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About the team
The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of 15 staff. Impetus has an annual income of c.£11 million which we are looking to grow significantly within the next few years. The team is led by two Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and grant making trusts, as well as collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters.
Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, ambitious, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
About this role
The Development Director (Philanthropy) provides strategic leadership across Impetus’ philanthropy and stewardship portfolio, with responsibility for relationship management, renewal, growth and selected new business activity. The postholder will work with high-value funders, including corporate partners, trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
In 25/26, the Philanthropy and Partnerships team generated £11m in philanthropic income, alongside £2.8m in pro bono contributions. The Development Director will play a key role in delivering Impetus’ growth ambitions, supporting the increase in philanthropic income to £14m by 2029.
Working closely with the Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the role will translate the fundraising strategy into clear stewardship, renewal, relationship-growth and selected new business plans, ensuring strong donor retention, high-quality engagement and sustainable growth in high-value income.
Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the postholder will oversee the donor lifecycle across the philanthropy portfolio, with particular focus on strategic stewardship, renewal, relationship growth and the effective transition of selected prospects into long-term donor relationships. They will personally lead and support significant six and seven-figure donor relationships and selected funding opportunities, while working with colleagues to ensure the philanthropy pipeline, stewardship plans and account management disciplines are strong.
Working collaboratively across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and with colleagues across the organisation, the Development Director will ensure a joined-up approach to donor stewardship, renewal, relationship growth and selected donor acquisition, maximising income, partnership value and long-term impact within the agreed fundraising strategy.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Relationship Management & Growth
- Own and oversee strategically significant donor and partner relationships at six and seven-figure levels, ensuring high levels of retention, satisfaction, trust, income growth and long-term value.
- Set and embed best practice stewardship standards, ensuring donors receive timely, consistent, high-quality and relevant engagement and communications throughout their relationship with Impetus.
- Work closely with the wider team to ensure a smooth transition between new business, and long-term stewardship.
- Ensure account plans for priority donors and partners include clear renewal and growth pathways; engagement and risk-management plans.
- Act as senior relationship owner where required, modelling strong stewardship and coaching the Head of Philanthropy and other colleagues to navigate complex or sensitive relationships.
New Business: Pipeline & Conversion
- Personally lead on select six and seven-figure level priority prospects and strategic funding opportunities, managing the full fundraising cycle from qualification to close.
- Work with trustees, senior volunteers and networks to support warm introductions, relationship development and follow-up, in line with agreed new business and stewardship priorities.
- Work with colleagues to translate Impetus’ impact, evidence base and venture philanthropy model into compelling propositions for donors, prospects and priority audiences.
Performance and KPI Reporting
- Accountable for ensuring effective implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of fundraising performance frameworks, KPIs and reporting disciplines.
- Use performance data and insight to improve team effectiveness, inform portfolio planning and resource recommendations, and identify opportunities for retention, renewal and growth.
- Oversee philanthropy portfolio data quality, reporting and forecasting, ensuring robust systems and processes.
- Ensure robust systems, processes and performance disciplines are in place to support delivery of agreed philanthropy portfolio objectives and wider fundraising goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and evidence-led decision-making across the philanthropy portfolio and direct team.
Donor Communications
- Provide strategic oversight of donor communications for the philanthropy portfolio, ensuring messaging is clear, compelling, timely and aligned to Impetus’ voice, values and evidence base.
- Work with Communications and Philanthropy colleagues to design and continuously improve philanthropic communications, including cases for support, proposals, pitches, stewardship materials and donor updates.
Leadership and Team Performance
- Line manage and develop the Head of Philanthropy, providing direction, coaching and performance oversight within agreed strategy and priorities.
- Develop the Head of Philanthropy as the operational lead for stewardship, ensuring capability, succession and high performance across their team.
- Set clear objectives and success measures for stewardship, renewal, relationship growth and portfolio delivery, aligned to Impetus’ wider income strategy.
- Build and sustain an inclusive, evidence-led and high-performing culture across the philanthropy portfolio, balancing pace and ambition with quality, learning and collaboration.
- Build fundraising and stewardship capability across the team through coaching and consistent, fair and high-quality performance management, including objective-setting, feedback and development planning.
Pro Bono, Events, Volunteering & Partnership Value
- Ensure engagement opportunities, including volunteering, pro bono and events, strengthen donor relationships, partnership value and long-term income growth through strong collaboration with colleagues.
Operational Excellence, Governance & Risk
- Ensure philanthropy and selected new business activity complies with due diligence, gift acceptance and risk management requirements.
- Oversee accurate philanthropy pipeline reporting, forecasting and performance tracking, using Salesforce and other systems to ensure insight informs portfolio planning and decision-making.
- Work with Finance and Operations to ensure income is contracted, invoiced, and reported accurately and on time in line with financial controls.
- Identify and escalate strategic, financial or reputational risks associated with donors, prospects and partnerships.
Cross-Organisational Leadership & Representation
- Act as a senior ambassador for Impetus, representing the organisation credibly with new donors, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to organisational strategy, income planning, and senior leadership discussions.
- Lead philanthropic work on Impetus funds including identifying funding opportunities and risks; shaping prospect pipelines; contributing to cases for support and donor presentations; and develop fund stewardship.
- Champion collaboration across the Philanthropy team, ensuring opportunities are shared, relationships are well managed and expertise is used to maximise income and impact.
- Model Impetus’ values, evidence-led approach and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across the philanthropy portfolio.
Strategic Leadership
- Work in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to contribute to the fundraising strategy.
- Translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans, objectives and delivery, ensuring stewardship, renewal and relationship growth contribute to organisational priorities, income targets and long-term growth ambitions.
- Provide strategic oversight of philanthropy portfolio forecasting, budgeting input, pipeline performance and resource recommendations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and escalated proactively.
- Maximise the contribution of trustees, committees, senior volunteers and wider networks to support donor stewardship, relationship growth and selected new business development.
- Act as a trusted senior adviser to the Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships, providing insight, challenge and solutions to strengthen philanthropy portfolio performance and wider fundraising capability.
- Deputise for the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships where appropriate, within agreed delegations and priorities.
- Build a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture across the philanthropy portfolio, modelling Impetus’ values and supporting continuous improvement.
Person specification
Essential:
Fundraising & new business leadership
- Significant experience in major donor and/or corporate fundraising at six and seven-figure gift level, with a strong track record of securing new income and managing complex partnerships.
- Ability to lead and personally deliver the full fundraising cycle, from prospecting and cultivation through to solicitation, negotiation, and close.
- Proven experience of building, managing, and converting a new business pipeline, balancing ambition with delivery.
- Strong ability to leverage internal and external networks, including trustees, senior volunteers, and professional contacts.
Senior stakeholder engagement
- Experience of operating at a senior level and leading high value or complex stakeholder relationships (trustees, board members, senior external partners).
- Ability to influence and build credibility with senior audiences through clear, confident and evidence led communication.
- Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to secure mutually beneficial outcomes while protecting organisational values and reputation.
Leadership & people management
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including developing senior colleagues and building leadership capability.
- A strong track record as a collaborative senior team member, contributing beyond own area of responsibility and supporting wider organisational success
- Ability to build a high-trust, high-challenge culture that supports excellence, inclusion, and learning.
- Strong performance management capability and ability to handle complex people issues, giving strategic feedback, and addressing underperformance constructively.
- Ability to deputise for the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships when appropriate.
Strategic & intellectual capability
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate agreed strategy and insight into clear plans and execute them effectively.
- Ability to grasp, interpret apply and communicate complex information and ideas, including Impetus’ venture philanthropy and impact-led funding models.
- Evidence of an innovative and creative approach, with the ability to adapt in changing contexts.
Financial, operational & delivery capability
- Solid financial management, with experience contributing to budget-setting, managing agreed budgets, supporting forecasting and identifying efficiencies.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to delivery, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to a high standard
- Able to use insight and data (including CRM systems such as Salesforce) to inform decisions and strengthen performance.
- Sound judgement in identifying, managing, and escalating risk, particularly in relation to donor relationships and reputation.
Communication, values & ways of working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly, persuasively, and with impact.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish, maintain, and leverage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- A strong commitment to Impetus’ mission and to improving outcomes for young people.
- A clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, demonstrated through inclusive leadership and professional practice.
Desirable
- Experience working within venture philanthropy, impact investing, or systems-change funding models.
- Familiarity with private equity, professional services.
- Experience contributing to income growth, donor strategy or portfolio development within an agreed organisational fundraising strategy.
- Knowledge of the UK charity or social impact sector, particularly education, employment, or youth-focused work.
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) to manage pipelines, performance, and forecasting.
About Impetus
At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
- Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
- Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
- The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment
We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.
Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
Our Values
In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are brave and curious
We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.
We bring high trust, high challenge
We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.
We are evidence led and results driven for young people
We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.
We thrive through diversity
We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.
We always seek collaboration
We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our employee benefits
Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.
How to apply
Please click on the "Apply for this job" button.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 20th September 2026, 11:59pm.
Interviews:
1st Interviews will take place on w/c 5th October 2026.
2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 12th October 2026.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

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Hybrid - Within commuting distance of Birmingham (B15 2HU), Blackburn (BB1 2HT), Bradford (BD4 6NR), Bristol (BS10 5PY), Doncaster (DN6 7EQ), Beckenham (BR3 1QP) or Redcar (TS10 4AB)
Temporary until 31 August 2030
An exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission that values teaching as a fundamental societal good.
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.
Our programmes are designed by teachers and leaders who understand the joys and pressures of school life. We work in collaboration with schools across the country, ensuring that findings from our research benefits all schools, teachers and leaders.
About the role
At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. This belief sits at the heart of our work to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system. As Project Officer, you will play an important role in helping our projects run smoothly, ensuring plans, records, meetings, communications and reporting are well organised, accurate and delivered to agreed timescales.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with people, keeping activity on track and making sure the detail is right. You will support project planning and monitoring, coordinate meetings and actions, maintain project documentation, gather and present information, and work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and campuses. You will also support regional delivery activity at your local campus, contributing directly to the experience of our participants, trainees and partners.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and a positive, solutions-focused approach. You will be a confident communicator, able to build professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and comfortable managing a varied workload in a busy environment.
If you are excited by the opportunity to support meaningful projects, work collaboratively across a national organisation and contribute to a mission that values teaching as a fundamental societal good, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Criteria:
- A commitment to the aims, mission and values of the National Institute of Teaching, including the belief that teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, trackers, plans and project documentation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience of providing effective administrative or project support in a busy team or organisational environment.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office or similar tools to create documents, maintain spreadsheets, manage information and support reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams, build positive working relationships and follow up on actions in a constructive way.
- A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to identify risks, delays or issues and escalate them appropriately.
- Willingness to support occasional delivery activity, events and travel as required by the role.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working in an education, public sector, charity or mission-led organisation.
- Experience of supporting projects, contracts, events or programme delivery.
- Experience of coordinating meetings, preparing papers, taking notes and tracking actions.
- Experience of collating, analysing or presenting information to support monitoring, reporting or decision-making.
- Familiarity with project management tools, systems or approaches.
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.
Key Benefits:
- Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
- Flexible start and end working times.
- Flexible working opportunities, including significant scope for hybrid working.
- At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
- Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
- A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on 3 September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Earliest Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Contract: 12 Months with Potential for Exentension
Job Title: Known internally as "Key Work Manager (Maternity Cover)"
Location: 30 Petworth Street, Battersea, SW11 4QW. The post will also involve working in the community so some local travel will be required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some evening & occasional weekend work
About the Role
As Key Work Manager you will lead on and oversee all Key Work activity at Carney’s Community. This includes undertaking key work yourself on a one to one basis with young people involved in the criminal justice system as well as managing a small team of key workers.
You will provide advice, practical support and befriending to a caseload of participants, aged 11-30, who are at risk of/involved in offending; to encourage and enable them to participate in Carney’s Community’s personal development opportunities and to access the wider services and support they may need in order to give them the best chances of being “the best they can be”. This will involve supporting young people to engage in positive and constructive activities, attend Youth Justice Service or Probation appointments and creating opportunities for their personal, social and emotional development
You will work alongside the employment support manager to plan and deliver the employment group, supporting participants that attend this group and leading specific employment programmes. As manager of the key work project you will oversee the small team of key workers, provide support, guidance and supervision. You will be involved in monitoring and reporting for the project, collecting feedback from participants. You will manage referrals to the project from other organisations including schools, social services, probation and the youth justice service.
About You:
You must have proven experience of working directly with young people in a youth work or key work setting, providing one to one support. You will have the ability to empathise and mediate for young people, a strong understanding of the local area, barriers facing young people, the interplay between material disadvantage, vulnerability and social exclusion and be highly skilled in diplomacy, professional distance, demonstrating empathy, boundaries and sound judgement. You will have experience managing other staff or volunteers.
About Carney’s Community
We support young people living in and around Wandsworth, targeting ages 11-30 facing extreme challenges including criminal justice system involvement or care experience. Carney’s works differently by providing long-term, consistent, unconditional support with empathy; a safe space and activities including boxing, bike workshops, employment support, studio sessions, mentoring and key work. Inspired by boxing legend Mick Carney, the charity was founded in his name after his passing in 2011, building on work led by our co-founders. We aim to create a “virtuous cycle”: while support is free of charge, we ask that when young people are ready, they channel the positivity they have received into others. As a result, many go on to volunteer, mentor, join our staff team or even set up their own community initiatives. Former participants make up the majority of our workforce. They provide the most authentic role models, people who genuinely understand the challenges our young people face and who show what is possible. For our young people we strive for equality and aim to: Improve Physical and Mental Health; Improve Education, Skills and Employability; Improve Community Engagement; Reduce Offending and Reoffending.
Each year Youth Careers Collective works with more than 6000 young people and we are supported by over 1000 employer volunteers, who take part in employer engagement events, careers and employability skills workshops, work experiences placements and one-to-one career mentoring.
The Youth and Volunteer Engagement Manager is a new role at Youth Careers Collective, establishing an active and well-supported alumni community, empowering our Youth Board, and actively engaging with and managing our wide network of Young Associates and volunteers.
This is an important and dynamic role in our team, seeking to develop deeper and more impactful relationships across our community.
To work effectively with these various stakeholders, you will be a natural relationship builder and an empathetic individual, with an understanding of different needs, extremely organised, able to identify opportunities and respond flexibly to change.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience
- Three years or more experience of working within a purpose-led organisation, such as a charity or social enterprise.
- Three years or more experience of working directly with and supporting young people (aged 16 to 24), ideally including young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Experience and understanding of how best to support inclusion and participation of young people with lived experience, alongside demonstrable experience of engaging and building productive relationships with marginalised and disconnected young people.
- Experience of working with and supporting diverse volunteers; driving recruitment, engagement and retention.
- Experience of designing and facilitating engaging and dynamic events, activities, learning and development opportunities, with and for young people and volunteers.
- Experience of managing and improving organisation wide systems and processes.
- A background and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Youth work
- Training and facilitation
- Careers and employability
- Education
- Personal and professional development
Skills
- Adept and enthusiastic relationship builder, with the ability to engage and energise others, including with marginalised young people.
- Good communication skills, able to speak confidently with young people, volunteers, and senior professionals.
- Very organised, with an attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong IT proficiency, including the use of Excel and CRMs.
- Confident and effective at using a range of tools to support planning and project management.
- Able to create clear, professional and accessible resources and tools.
- Able to understand and explain complex concepts in a straight-forward and accessible manner.
- Able to self-manage, staying efficient and motivated and on task.
- Able to operate in a fast-paced environment without compromising on accuracy or quality.
Attitude
- Passionate and enthusiastic about improving young people’s lives.
- Highly motivated and energetic.
- Can take initiative and is comfortable working independently
- Thrives in a busy and fast-paced working environment.
- Positive and solution-focussed, able to maintain a positive approach to problem solving.
- Self-assured, with a ‘can-do’ approach.
- Welcomes feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop.
- A commitment to our organisation values of; empowerment, collaboration, reliability, quality and learning.
WHAT WE OFFER
• £36,230 per annum
• 28 days leave (inc. 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
• 2 volunteering days
• 1 life event day
• Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)
• Flexible working (our core business hours are 10am to 3pm)
• Life insurance (5 x annual salary)
• Canada Life WeCare employee support package
PLEASE ONLY APPLY AFTER READING THE JOB PACK.
APPLY WITH A CV AND A COVER LETTER (OF NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES) ADDRESSING THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
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As Head of Initial Training, you will lead a committed training team and play a key role in ensuring that our formation, teaching and equipping enable Evangelists and Pioneers to thrive in a rapidly changing church and mission context. You will bring together theological education, creative teaching, formation and practical mission, ensuring that our training remains both academically robust and deeply rooted in the realities of ministry.
This is a role for someone who is passionate about developing people, confident in leading teams and excited by the possibilities of theological education and digital pedagogy. You will need to be an excellent communicator and teacher, able to inspire others, build strong relationships and lead with both vision and practical focus.
Please see the job pack for the full job description and person specification.
Salary: £47, 467 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with some weekends and flexibility as required for Training weekends and other relevant requirements.
Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.
Annual Leave: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays (total 33 days)
Contract:Full-Time, Open Ended
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Application Deadline:9am on Friday 18th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 1st October 2026, Sheffield
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To apply, please download and complete a Faith Based Application Form for this post. When you are ready to submit your application, please upload a copy on the Jobs page of our website.
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Sessional Farm Education Assistant
Based at Oasis City Farm - Southampton Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ
Hours: Flexible
Contract: Sessional
Hourly Rate: £12.73 per hour
Oasis City Farm – Southampton is a community focused registered charity. We provide a range of supportive, wellbeing boosting, and nature-based activities for our communities, which include young people and adult learners with disabilities and general public
We are looking for sessional farm assistants who will support the Farm team in realising the vision of the farm by supporting the delivery of a variety of activities, including:
· To deliver youth and children’s education sessions and activities on the farm, supporting young people, to help care for the animals, maintain the farm and garden and learn in the outdoors.
· To deliver birthday parties on weekends to groups of up to 30,
· To deliver animal experiences, giving families the opportunity to meet and greet our rescued and rehomed animals
· To support our adult day service with caring for our animals
· To support with the animal cleaning and feeding rota, alongside groups or individuals.
· To support with the running of our café, which runs on the weekends. Working alongside our youth volunteers to serve refreshments and food.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
· Relevant qualifications or experience in animal management/public sector
· Relevant qualifications or experience in youth work, teaching, or community based projects
· The flexibility to work across the week, including some weekends.
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Proven ability to work alongside others in projects that work with the public.
· Punctuality, reliability, and honesty.
· Ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.
This is a unique opportunity for a friendly, hardworking and driven individual, who is looking to make a difference in a growing and community focused field of work. In return we offer:
· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
If you are interested, please send your CV and Supporting Statement. In your supporting statement please address these questions:
1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well in this role?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?
Applications will be looked at on a rolling basis with an invite to interview and a trial session.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
If you are interested, please send your CV and Supporting Statement. In your supporting statement please address these questions:
1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well in this role?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?
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Partnership Coordinator
Salary: £28,860 per annum (subject to an annual salary review)
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months (possibility of a contract extension / change to a permanent contract in the future subject to funding and business need)
Start Date: As soon as possible (specific date to be agreed with consideration for your notice period)
Location: This is a blended-working role with two days per week at our office in Finsbury Park (Tuesday-Thursday) during term time and the flexibility to work from home during school holidays. Occasional travel to schools and events will be required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday.
About the Role
The Partnership Coordinator role is varied, offering the chance to develop a wide range of skills. Responsibilities include managing local Hubs, delivering programme and network activities, supporting events and meetings, and participating in recruitment and retention activities.
Working closely with school and trust leaders and Hub Managers, you will need excellent relationship management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Strong evaluation and data management skills would also be an advantage.
This position requires individuals who are self-motivated, organised, detail-focused, and strong communicators.
We are looking for a new colleague to focus on account managing some of our local Hubs, and supporting recruitment and retention of schools and trusts. This would account for about 60-80% of your time. The remaining time will be spent on delivering our programmes and networks, ensuring a great experience for our partner schools, supporting knowledge exchange, and handling general partner queries.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Partnership Experience Manager, the Partnership Coordinator will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:
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Programme and Network Delivery
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Provide year-round support to local Hub Managers to ensure schools receive necessary support.
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Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including resolving operational issues and escalating as needed.
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Support the planning and delivery of programmes and networks, including scheduling dates, organising training sessions, and other activities.
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Support the organisation and delivery of programme-specific and national events.
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Partner Relationship Management
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Work with the Challenge Partners Central Team to ensure an excellent experience for partners and help schools maximise their partnership value.
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Support the induction and onboarding of new schools to their Hubs and the National Network of Excellence.
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Troubleshoot and respond to school or trust queries through internal customer care systems.
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Utilise and update our CRM system (Salesforce).
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Data Management
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Monitor, consolidate and analyse programme, network and Hub data to identify risks and/or trends, providing regular reports and updates to support the continuous improvement of our activities.
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Utilise our CRM system (Salesforce) to build reporting efficiencies.
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Communications
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Respond to email and phone queries about Challenge Partners, programmes, networks, and Hubs professionally and promptly.
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Collaborate with programme, network, and partnership leads to provide high-quality communications to partner schools, including renewals, induction, onboarding, engagement emails, and Hub updates.
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Play a leading role in the delivery of the half termly Partnership newsletter, using data to evaluate engagement and make further improvements.
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Recruitment and Retention
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Support year-round recruitment of schools to the Network of Excellence, working with hubs to deliver introductory events.
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Provide updates on schools in your Hub to inform retention campaigns.
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Manage leads and connect new schools with local Hubs.
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Support the tracking of sign-ups throughout the recruitment period, providing regular data updates to the wider team.
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General Responsibilities
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Champion Challenge Partners’ vision, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Take ownership of personal development and actively contribute to team learning.
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Maintain high standards of health, safety, and welfare for yourself and others.
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Attend events and external meetings, which may require travel and occasional overnight stays.
Person Specification
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively.
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Ability to balance competing priorities whilst working across multiple areas of work.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to identify issues and develop effective strategies to overcome them.
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Strong data management skills and high computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system).
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Confidence in using AI effectively would be an advantage.
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Positivity, optimism and flexibility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback.
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Friends of Palestinian Universities (FPU) is looking for a motivated, organised and thoughtful Programme Officer to join our small and growing team.
FPU works in partnership with Palestinian universities, academics and students to strengthen the resilience and recovery of Palestinian higher education, build meaningful international academic partnerships, and transform understanding and practice within UK and international higher education.
This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of our work. You will help us develop partnerships between Palestinian and international universities, produce research and resources, support advocacy and public engagement, organise events and convenings, and provide the programme and administrative coordination that enables a small charity to deliver effectively.
You will work closely with the Director, wider FPU team and Palestinian university partners, as well as academics, universities, sector bodies, unions and civil society organisations in the UK and internationally.
What you’ll be doing
Your work will span several areas of FPU’s programmes.
Advocacy and public engagement
You will help deliver FPU’s advocacy and awareness-raising work, including:
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researching and contributing to briefings, reports, toolkits and other public-facing resources;
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building relationships with academics, university departments, higher education networks, unions and student groups;
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supporting campaigns and initiatives responding to the destruction of Palestinian higher education and scholasticide in Palestine;
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helping organise public events, webinars and other opportunities for engagement.
Building international academic partnerships
A major part of the role will be helping strengthen links between Palestinian universities and institutions internationally.
You will:
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research potential university partners and opportunities for collaboration;
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support the development of partnerships, fellowships, research collaborations and exchanges;
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help produce an expanded edition of FPU’s handbook on partnerships with Palestinian higher education;
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engage with Palestinian universities to understand their priorities and identify opportunities for international partnership;
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maintain relationships, contacts and partnership information;
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help organise FPU’s Annual Conference and other sector convenings.
Supporting Palestinian partners
A core principle of FPU’s work is that Palestinian universities, academics and students should shape the international responses that affect them.
You will help create opportunities for Palestinian partners to participate in international meetings, events and initiatives, prepare research and briefing materials, and support convenings in which Palestinian scholars and institutions can share knowledge and shape agendas.
Programme coordination and administration
As part of a small organisation, strong administration is essential to effective programme delivery.
You will help:
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coordinate meetings, events and programme activity;
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organise agendas, papers, invitations, notes and follow-up;
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maintain accurate databases, records and shared files;
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coordinate travel and logistics for Palestinian partners where required;
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support programme-related expenses, procurement and other administrative processes;
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track programme activities, deadlines, outputs and outcomes;
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contribute to quarterly planning, monitoring and reporting.
The role will combine substantive programme work with practical administration, and we are looking for someone who is comfortable doing both.
About you
We are interested in people who can bring strong transferable skills, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to our mission.
You will have:
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excellent written and spoken English and strong research skills;
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excellent organisation and attention to detail;
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experience coordinating projects, programmes, events or campaigns;
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the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and organisations;
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confidence managing multiple priorities and taking responsibility for your own work;
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good administrative and digital skills, including maintaining accurate records and information;
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the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a small team;
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a commitment to FPU’s mission and to respectful, partner-led ways of working;
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sensitivity when working across different institutional, cultural and political contexts.
It would be particularly useful if you bring some of the following:
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experience in higher education, charities, civil society, advocacy or campaigning;
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knowledge of the UK higher education sector;
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knowledge of Palestinian higher education or experience working on Palestine;
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experience producing reports, briefings or other public-facing resources;
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experience of monitoring, evaluation or programme reporting;
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Arabic language proficiency.
Working with Friends of Palestinian Universities
This is an opportunity to join FPU at an important stage in its development and make a practical contribution to strengthening Palestinian higher education.
You will work closely with Palestinian university partners and a growing network of academics, universities and sector organisations in the UK and internationally.
Because we are a small team, you will have the opportunity to work across different areas of the organisation and develop experience in programme delivery, academic partnerships, advocacy, research, events and international engagement.
FPU is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and covering letter through CharityJob.
In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the role and how your experience and skills would enable you to contribute to FPU’s work.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Closing date: 2 September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 14 September 2026
Job Description: Programme Officer
Key responsibilities
1. Advocacy and awareness-raising
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Work with the Director to deliver FPU’s advocacy and awareness programme in line with our strategic priorities.
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Research and contribute to producing accessible, high-quality resources for academic, policy and civil society audiences, including briefings, reports, toolkits and event materials.
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Build and maintain relationships with higher education networks, faculty and staff unions, academic departments, student societies and other relevant organisations.
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Support campaigns responding to the destruction of Palestinian higher education and the scholasticide in Palestine, including outreach, messaging and coordination with partners.
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Help deliver FPU events, including planning, speaker liaison, logistics and follow-up.
2. Building Palestinian–international academic partnerships
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Work with the Director to strengthen academic links between Palestinian universities and institutions in the UK and internationally.
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Research and help prepare an expanded second edition of FPU’s handbook on partnerships with Palestinian higher education.
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Support the design and delivery of institutional partnerships and collaborative projects, including research collaborations, fellowships and exchange initiatives.
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Research and map potential partners and opportunities and help develop targeted engagement plans with Palestinian and international universities.
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Maintain an accessible, accurate and up-to-date database of contacts, institutions and partnership opportunities.
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Help organise FPU’s Annual Conference, including programme planning, partner engagement, invitations and registration, logistics and post-event follow-up.
3. Palestinian university liaison
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Contribute to FPU’s engagement and partnership-building with Palestinian higher education institutions.
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Develop a strong understanding of institutional priorities, needs and potential areas for international partnership.
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Map and collate partnership opportunities and priorities, helping ensure that FPU’s wider work reflects the needs of the Palestinian higher education sector.
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Maintain regular communication with institutional partners and support effective follow-up on agreed opportunities and areas of collaboration.
4. Representation and convening
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Help convene and facilitate spaces in which Palestinian scholars, students and university partners can exchange knowledge, develop relationships and shape international agendas.
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Support approaches grounded in Palestinian priorities and collective leadership.
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Prepare research, briefings and background materials for the Director and Palestinian partners participating in meetings, conferences and public engagements.
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Support Palestinian partner representatives to participate effectively in international meetings and events.
5. Monitoring, evaluation and learning
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Work towards objectives and KPIs agreed through FPU’s annual work plan and contribute to quarterly planning and review.
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Track programme activities, outputs and outcomes.
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Gather feedback from partners and stakeholders and help translate this into programme learning and continuous improvement.
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Prepare quarterly programme updates and reporting for the Director and Board of Trustees.
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Help maintain accurate information on programme progress, partnerships and outcomes for reporting to funders and other stakeholders.
6. Programme and administrative support
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Provide administrative and coordination support to the Director, Deputy Director and wider team to support the effective delivery of FPU’s programmes and organisational priorities.
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Support the organisation of meetings, events and convenings, including scheduling, invitations, agendas, papers, note-taking and follow-up.
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Maintain accurate programme records, contact lists, databases and shared files, ensuring information is well organised and accessible.
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Assist with travel, accommodation and other logistical arrangements for Palestinian partners and representatives participating in FPU activities where required.
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Support programme-related operations, procurement, invoices, expenses and other administrative processes in coordination with the Deputy Director.
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Provide other reasonable administrative and operational support required for the effective functioning of a small charity.
7. Working as part of FPU
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Contribute actively to FPU’s collective planning and delivery.
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Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues across the organisation.
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Take responsibility for your own areas of work while contributing to a culture of shared endeavour, respect and mutual support.
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Promote FPU’s mission, values and partner-led way of working.
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Follow organisational policies and processes and maintain high standards of professionalism.
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Uphold confidentiality and data protection in all work with partners and sensitive information.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role delivers a range of dynamic and engaging financial education programmes to young people, adults, and professionals. As part of our Programmes and Delivery Directorate, our trainers are passionate about working with our participants. They are the front line of our work, representing Money Ready’s exceptional programme quality across a variety of settings.
The role involves working with both children and adults across our suite of programmes and requires significant travel to our delivery locations throughout the area to deliver face-to-face sessions to diverse groups of learners. There will also be occasional requirements to deliver virtual sessions.
We are proud of the quality of trainers we hire and have a diverse team, including former primary and secondary teachers as well as youth workers. You will be joining an excellent team who really know their stuff, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you to learn and to provide feedback on how our programmes might be improved. You do not need to be a financial education expert already, we will provide full training on everything you need to know.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 29,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.
From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to work for the College than now.
Working with us
We aim to embrace views from across our organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.
To reflect varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.
About the Role
We are looking for a Faculties Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Faculties Development Manager you will support the governance, projects and activities behind our six fantastic Faculties. You will work alongside world leading surgeons and healthcare professionals from across the UK and beyond, helping to advance education, raise professional standards and improve patient care.
No two days are the same. You will coordinate committee activity, support Faculty projects and events and brief our volunteers. You will build strong relationships with our inspiring volunteers and members and work collaboratively with colleagues from across the College to deliver an exceptional experience.
This role offers genuine opportunities for professional development. You'll gain experience in governance, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and service improvement, while developing the skills and confidence to progress within the Faculties team. The role forms part of our development pathway towards a Faculties Development Lead position.
You will join a team that enjoys collaborative working. We create an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge constructively, learn from one another and celebrate success. We are committed to reflective practice and continuous learning, with comprehensive induction, ongoing training and coaching to help you thrive in the role.
There may be an occasional requirement to work outside normal office hours or travel within the UK to support meetings and events.
About You
We are looking for someone with the right attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply. If you are excited by the role and believe you have transferable skills and the potential to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Ideally, you will have experience of:
- Coordinating projects, committees or operational activities involving multiple senior stakeholders.
- Planning and organising competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Building positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers or customers through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Producing high-quality written communication, reports or meeting documentation.
- Using Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint and Excel.
- Working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- Acting with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
Experience in a professional membership organisation, healthcare, education or a governance environment would be beneficial, but it is not essential. Experience of working in an intercultural context would be a useful advantage.
What matters most is that you are enthusiastic, adaptable and keen to learn. We will provide a full induction, training and ongoing support. We will provide opportunities for reflective practice and professional development, to help you build and develop a rewarding career with the College.
As our team evolves, we are investing in future capabilities such as AI literacy, workflow automation, service design, data visualisation and business analysis. If you are curious about new ways of working and enjoy learning, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop these skills as part of your career with us.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and agencies need not apply.
To be a strong voice for our family of members, developing their careers, upholding standards, and promoting patient safety globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role delivers a range of dynamic and engaging financial education programmes to young people, adults, and professionals.
As part of our Programmes and Delivery Directorate, our trainers love working with our participants; they’re the front line of our work, representing Money Ready’s exceptional programme quality in a range of settings.
This role will work predominantly with young adult and adults, delivering our programmes to a wide range of learners, such as care-leavers, young mums and refugees. There may also be the opportunity to do some delivery with children too.
This role will require significant travel to our delivery locations throughout the North Hub, but with a particular focus on delivery in the North East area to run face-to-face sessions to diverse groups of learners. Occasional virtual sessions may also need to be delivered. All delivery-related travel is covered.
We are proud of the quality of trainers we hire, and we have a good mix of people, including former primary and secondary teachers and youth workers.
You will be joining an excellent team in the North, so there will be ample opportunity for you to learn and to provide feedback on where our programmes might improve. You do not need to be an existing expert on financial education; we will train you on everything you need to know.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and rebuild their future?
We’re looking for a compassionate Learning & Skills Coordinator to join our grassroots charity in Greenwich, South East London where you can play a vital role in helping people experiencing homelessness develop confidence, gain new skills, and access opportunities through education, training and employment.
The Learning and Skills Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of clear, structured pathways into education, training, volunteering, work placements and employment for guests accessing GHP services. The role will work directly with guests to identify aspirations, remove barriers, and support progression into meaningful opportunities that enhance wellbeing, independence and long‑term stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
This role you will be ensure the Hub provides access to education, training and skills development opportunities, including a structured programme of activities that builds confidence and skills, raises awareness of career pathways (including vocational routes, apprenticeships and traineeships), and links closely and signposts to relevant training, accredited and non-accredited provision.
Act as the primary point of contact for DWP Work Coaches, and lead engagement and co-ordination of delivery partners and employer using the Hub.
Manage day-to-day operational performance and provide regular reporting to DWP.
All appointees will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
Application review date: Monday 7th September 2026
Interview dates from: Friday 14th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Westcott House is seeking to appoint a full-time Finance Director to take up post in October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. As a member of Senior Leadership, this is a dynamic role helping to lead the college in its strategic development and implementation, and in its delivery of exceptional theological education.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capable Finance Director to make a difference in a Christian charity with an open and inclusive ethos.
The Finance Director is a member of the Senior Leadership of the college and has a pivotal role in ensuring its success. The Finance Director supports the Principal and Trustees in developing and implementing the strategy of the college, oversees and ensures excellent delivery of all financial operations, ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory structures applicable to the college, and ensures clear processes and robust controls are in place and adhered to consistently.
Theological education in the Church of England has faced challenges in recent years, with a drop in numbers training for ministry. We are looking for a senior colleague who will be inspired by the opportunity to help us navigate the coming years on a secure financial footing, so we continue to deliver exceptional theological education for the Church.
This is a permanent, full-time role. The post holder will be expected to work on site, subject to any reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010. The salary for this position is currently £62,500 per annum. The 2026 pay review is underway, and any increase would apply from 1 September 2026.
Benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Generous non-contributory pension scheme
- Free meals on site during working hours in term
- On-site parking
- A rewarding work environment within a friendly, welcoming team
About Us
Situated in central Cambridge, Westcott House is a theological college that prepares people for public ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people.
Training people for ministry in the Church of England has been our core work over many years and continues to shape our life as a community. More recently we have been joined by increasing numbers of lay and ordained independent students, typically studying at a distance, who now make up around half of our student body.
Application Process
The closing deadline for applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 9 September 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK before employment commences. Westcott House is an equal opportunities employer and will select candidates against the criteria in the job description and person specification. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates of UKME and global majority heritage. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process where required.
Westcott House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.
Interviews will be held in September at Westcott House, Cambridge. Reasonable UK travel expenses will be paid.
Further particulars, including how to apply, are available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton.
Our vital and multi award-winning project has been on the frontline before and during the pandemic supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families. We are in a positive position to grow the team to increase our impact for the community.
What we do:
Core offer...
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Rosebuds Preschool (2 - 4yrs)
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Afterschool and Holiday Play Project (0 - 13yrs)
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Family Support
Our mission:
A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive. Join us and become part of a happy, motivated and friendly team who support the social, emotional and learning needs of our intergenerational community, through our embedded approach of Listening, Collaboration and the Creation (LCC) of meaningful activities.
About you
You will provide high-quality education, care, and family support, ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where they can thrive. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will bring strong leadership, early years knowledge, and a commitment to creating enabling spaces that support children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and family engagement.
You will be confident in meeting all legal, statutory, and setting requirements, with a strong understanding of your professional contribution to maintaining high standards across Rosebuds Preschool, and the wider family and play services delivered by LCC at the Max Roach Centre.
Role Title: Early Year Professional (added area of responsibility) / Senior Practioner
Hours: 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends).
We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only or all year round.
Salary: £28,392 (FTE) depending on experience and up to an extra £3,640 per year incentive for added area of responsibility. Potential FTE £32,032.
Location: Rosebuds Preschool at Max Roach Centre, in person
Contract: Permanent – 6 months probationary period
Benefits of working with us:
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Highly Competitive Salary
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Team Of People Who Actually Care
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Concessional Preschool Place
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Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support
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Birthdays Off
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Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities.
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Free Enhanced DBS Checks
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Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities
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Workplace Pension Scheme
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Induction and Supervision Programme
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Personal and Professional Development Plan
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Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff
You will have experience of:
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Planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting children’s individual development, curiosity, and wellbeing.
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Working collaboratively as part of an early years professional team to maintain and continuously improve the quality of practice, provision, and outcomes for children.
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Operating within a Key Person system, building secure, nurturing relationships with a designated group of children and supporting their individual needs, development, and family relationships.
Main duties include:
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Contribute to the responsibility for providing a high quality of education and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed, and to offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending the setting.
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Contribute to the responsibility towards drawing up long-term, medium-term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and to monitor the effectiveness of the setting’s curriculum; this may include working with external professionals.
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Advocate for early years curriculum based on outdoor learning through play.
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Contribute to the responsibility of drawing up and implementing the daily programme of activities and events.
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Comply with current Ofsted inspection requirements for achieving a ‘Good’ or above rating.
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Contribute and support the key person system, ensuring parents/carers are aware of their child’s key worker and that key workers regularly and effectively engage with their key children’s parent/carer.
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Contribute to the responsibility for the implementation of systems for observation and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed and to monitor the effectiveness of assessment procedures.
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Understand and appreciate the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a preschool based setting.
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To carry out visits and inductions for new children and to ensure a smooth settlement.
Deadline for applications is Friday 7th August 2026. Interviews will take place througout August 2026.
Please send cover letter and CV to Colette Thomas Wellbeing and HR Lead
"A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive".
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.