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We are looking for ambitious and strategic Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy to lead the growth of our corporate fundraising, build high-value partnerships, and work with our network of senior supporters to unlock transformational opportunities.

With a strong foundation of mid-level corporate partners (typically £5k-£25k) and a skilled Senior Officer in place to manage and grow those relationships, you’ll be free to focus on securing new, higher-value partnerships and support.

The Role:

You’ll lead our corporate new business development identifying and approaching companies aligned with our mission, and converting them into long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Fundraising to cultivate high-net worth individuals and senior volunteers who can introduce us to the right people and help get us in the room.

Working with colleagues across communications, marketing and services, you’ll create professional, pitch-ready presentations and proposals that inspire companies to partner with us – and then deliver those pitches at a senior level, with confidence and clarity.

Key responsibilities:

· Research, Identify and approach new corporate prospects, building a strong pipeline of potential six-figure partners

· Lead on creating bespoke, compelling pitch decks and proposals, working with the communications and Marketing Team to ensure quality and impact.

· Deliver high-level presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders across a range of industries.

· Work with the Director of Fundraising to identify and engage major donors and key contacts who can help unlock introductions and strategic support

· Manage Senior Officer who leads on existing mid-level corporate partnerships.

· Support the growth of the mid-level portfolio and ensure excellent stewardship and reporting for all corporate partners.

· Collaborate with marketing, communications, and service delivery teams to ensure partnerships are meaningful, on-brand, and mutually beneficial.

· Monitor income and pipeline progress, ensuring accurate forecasting and tracking.

What we’re looking for:

· A track record of securing new business or corporate partnerships, ideally in a fundraising CSR setting

· Confident writing and presenting skills, with experience creating professional pitch decks and delivering high-level presentations

· A strategic thinker who can spot opportunities, plan a compelling approach, and close the deal

· Experience collaborating across teams (e.g. Marketing design, service delivery) to shape proposals and deliver joint objectives

· A strong relationship-builder with the credibility to work with senior executives, philanthropists and decision-makers

· Organised, self-starting and passionate about helping families when they need it most

· Line management experience desirable, but not essential

We welcome applications from the commercial sector and those working in CSR, partnerships or business development roles

We will be reviewing applications ongoing so early applications are advised. We may close the advert earlier than advertised.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter(max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role. More details can be found in the recruitment pack attached. 

Closing date: 6 February 2026

Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Development Manager to help grow and embed our early help and family mental health services across the UK.

This is a senior, outward-facing role focused on securing statutory income, developing high-quality tenders, and building strong relationships with local authorities, Family Hubs and strategic partners. A key priority will be positioning KidsTime Workshops as a recognised, commissioned early help offer within local authority family support systems.

Working closely with the CEO, you will identify high-impact opportunities, navigate commissioning processes, and help ensure more children affected by parental mental illness receive timely, preventative support.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in local authority commissioning, business development or statutory income generation, who understands early intervention and wants to use their skills to create lasting social impact.

To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.

Principal Programme Manager – National Cycle Network

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Principal Programme Manager – National Cycle Network

England

£42,323 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 127REC

37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work in any of our Walk Wheel Cycle Hubs in England

Contract: Permanent

INTRODUCTION

As set out in the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s 2025-30 Strategy, the NCN Directorate leads on the building of a walking, wheeling and cycling network that brings everyone closer to the places and people they love. The Directorate is organised into four distinct teams: Planning; Engagement; Delivery (England); Delivery (Scotland, Cymru and Northern Ireland). This role sits within the Delivery team in England. Regular travel will be required. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: Delivery/ England

In this role, you are a senior leader responsible for driving major portfolios and programmes that support the National Cycle Network. You work closely with the Head of Delivery for England to make sure projects are well‑managed, stay within budget, and are completed on time. Your work must align with the organisation’s strategy and business plan.

You provide strategic direction, oversee programmes and projects, plan effectively, and build strong relationships with partners. You also lead and support your team to ensure that the work is high‑quality and sustainable.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys programme, project and budget management, motivating teams and building relationships with stakeholders. 

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Expertise in the principles and standard practices within active travel infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of transport policy and planning and detailed knowledge of local and regional transport planning processes, policies, priorities and nuances.
• Thorough working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice, including construction regulations and risk assessments.
• Proven experience of using design packages and mapping software.
• Competence in the use of MS Office

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 01 February 2026
• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 16 February 2026. To apply, please provide a C.V. and a Cover Letter.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
• Please use the job description as the basis for writing your cover letter, with a focus on the Key Responsibilities section. 

Want to explore more roles?

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Our Values

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together

Database Manager

Full time – 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: London

Hybrid Working available

Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Database Manager.

We have an exciting opportunity to support a super friendly, motivated and supportive Finance and Database Team.

The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available.

You will report to the Director of Finance, line manage one Senior Database Officer and be responsible for managing The Sick Children’s Trust’s database, Donorflex, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data is maintained to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that fundraising income is processed correctly and coded in line with organisational procedures, and that service user data is updated on an accurate and timely basis, ensuring GDPR-compliant records. You will be the first point of contact, alongside the Senior Database Officer, for day-to-day database queries, providing essential support to ensure the database is effectively managed and continues to meet the organisation’s operational requirements.

Duties will include:

• Overseeing the processing of all income transactions into the database on a timely basis
• Line manage, coach and support one Senior Database Officer
• Processing service user information into the database on a timely basis
• Responsible for all Gift Aid management
• Producing scheduled and ad-hoc data selections for mailings as requested
• Analyse and produce reports using database data to support other areas of the Charity in their strategic decision-making
• Responding to queries from staff in all areas of the Charity on database use, income coding and service user data 
• Leading on developing and streamlining the database processes and use of the database across the whole Charity, managing integrations between the Database and Finance system

About you

You have experience of managing a CRM database and working in a finance and database team, ensuring you can hit the ground running. Your skills and knowledge ensure you are confident in carrying out day-to-day and monthly database processes and enable you to provide managers advice of these processes.

You have experience of line managing and mentoring, supporting your direct report’s continued development and success.

You have proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and good working knowledge of database software are a given.

You have strong organisational skills, an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and strong numerical skills.

Just as importantly, you have strong interpersonal skills to support colleagues and to work as a good team member.

Benefits

We can offer an attractive benefits package to all our employees to support a healthy Work-Life balance, including hybrid working, enhanced annual leave, family friendly policies and employee assistance programmes.

If you are interested in applying, more details about this role and The Sick Children’s Trust may be found in our recruitment pack.

If you wish to apply for the role, please complete the questions in this application and submit your CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

Closing date 31 January 2026

We are reviewing applications as they are received so early application is advised.

Fundraising Manager (Part-time)

Salary: £26,400 for 3 days per week (£44,000 FTE)
Hours: 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
Location: Home-based (UK-wide, with some travel)
Contract: Permanent

For the past 8 years, we’ve been delivering financial education programmes that set children up for life. But we have so much more to do to ensure no child misses out.

Our plan for 2025 to 2027 focuses on strengthening our commitment to working with schools, families, and communities. We want to help people feel more confident talking about money. We will prioritise financial literacy in education and aim to increase funding for financial education programmes. Our goal is to ensure all children can make informed financial decisions as they grow up.

Our efforts also concentrate on expanding and strengthening our collaborations and partnerships with educational institutions, advocates, financial partners, and supporters.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Fundraising Manager to play a senior role in growing our income and supporting our mission to improve financial education across the UK.

This role has a strong focus on new business development, particularly across corporate partnerships (all sectors) and trusts and foundations. Alongside developing new funding relationships, you will also be responsible for managing and stewarding existing trusts and foundations, including delivering high-quality funder reporting.

You will be income-focused, proactive and confident building relationships, while also being a collaborative team player who is willing to support existing relationships and wider fundraising activity when needed.

The role is home-based and open to candidates anywhere in the UK, with some travel required for meetings and events.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on new income generation across corporate partnerships and trusts & foundations
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities
• Manage relationships with existing trusts and foundations, including reporting
• Write high-quality funding applications, proposals and reports
• Track income, pipelines and forecasts using Salesforce
• Contribute senior fundraising expertise and support to the wider team

About you

• Significant experience in fundraising, with a strong track record of securing new income
• Proven experience in corporate fundraising and/or trusts & foundations
• Experience managing funder relationships and reporting
• Confident using Salesforce (or a similar CRM) for pipeline and reporting
• Highly organised, income-driven and collaborative
• Experience with financial services organisations is desirable but not essential

How to apply:

For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact: James Woodcock

To Apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) of no more than 2 pages and no later than 5:00pm Thursday 5th February. First interviews will be held virtually week commencing 9th February, with second interviews in person (London) week commencing 16th February.

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.

JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer.

The ideal candidate

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist manager, deeply committed to helping vulnerable and marginalised individuals. The candidate should possess:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Provide regular clinical and line management supervision to six practitioners.
• Support staff wellbeing, development, and performance through reflective practice and professional guidance.
• Lead on recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of team members.
• Oversee referral pathways, allocation of cases, and management of team caseloads.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure high-quality, safe and effective clinical practice.
• Lead risk management processes and provide senior oversight of complex or high-risk situations.
• Hold a small caseload, providing assessment, formulation, and psychotherapeutic interventions in community settings.
• Participate in organisational planning, meetings, and strategic discussions.
• Promote the service externally and support its integration within wider multidisciplinary networks.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Role overview

It is essential that you have

• UK-recognised qualification in Psychotherapy or Counselling Psychology.
• Accredited psychotherapist or counsellor (e.g., UKCP, BACP, BPS, HCPC) or equivalent professional body registration.
• Ability to work flexibly in varied settings.
• Proficient in assessing client needs and offering tailored services.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience in engaging with vulnerable adults.

About us
For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance use issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life. 

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We are also committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

To apply
Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification by Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 23:30.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Circa £42,000 per annum

Permanent

London (Part home/part office based)

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Partnerships Manager. The award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long term, multi-million-pound partnerships, with major UK companies including easyJet, Unilever and Accenture. We have ambitious plans for growth, by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering shared value corporate partnerships.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our ambitions by driving forward key strategic partnerships that will contribute to delivering our income and strengthen UNICEF UK’s position in influencing key sectors on children rights. 

You will lead the strategic management and programme development of a portfolio, manage income and expenditure budgets and key relationships at every level, and drive growth, ensuring all opportunities are maximised.

To succeed in this role, you will have experience of corporate fundraising, managing multiple and high value accounts and relationships, as well as a strong track record of project management. You will have experience of strategic planning and excel at bringing people with different skill sets together to achieve a shared objective.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 6 February 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one day a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Education Delivery Manager

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: 18‑month fixed‑term contract, full‑time
• Location: Central London (Hybrid)
• Start date: ASAP

Do you want to play a leading role in delivering inspiring, high‑quality education experiences to young people across the UK?

Young Citizens is a UK-wide education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years, we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society work—and how they can take an active role within them. We’re a small, dynamic team with a bold vision, and our national programmes (including our well-loved Mock Trial Competitions and Citizenship Workshops) reach thousands of young people each year.

As our Education Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of our national programmes, ensuring they run smoothly, professionally, and with real impact. You’ll coordinate logistics, oversee delivery partners, and ensure schools and volunteers have a brilliant experience from start to finish. You’ll work closely with the Education and Impact Manager to uphold quality standards and embed safeguarding and risk management across our programme cycles.

You’ll also manage our coordination team, setting clear priorities, supporting their development, and guiding them through busy delivery periods. As part of Young Citizens’ management team, you’ll help shape a culture of proactive leadership, clarity, and accountability. This role is perfect for someone who is organised, relationship‑driven, and energised by leading delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Role snapshot

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of national education programmes across primary and secondary portfolios
• Manage timelines, logistics, resources, and delivery partners for peak delivery periods
• Line-manage our small coordination team, providing regular 1:1s, coaching, and performance reviews
• Build strong relationships with schools, volunteers, venues, and partners
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and high-quality standards are embedded throughout delivery
• Support operational planning, evaluation, and reporting to senior leadership and funders
• Represent Young Citizens at events and, where needed, support facilitation of workshops or Mock Trials

Please see Job Pack below for full details!

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone proactive, organised, and confident leading people and processes. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems on the go, and keeping things running smoothly, especially during busy delivery periods.

You’ll bring:

Essential

• Significant experience in programme or event delivery (ideally in education or youth settings)
• Experience managing and developing staff, including 1:1s, feedback, and reviews
• Strong project‑management skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Experience improving operational processes or delivery systems
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and relationship‑building skills

Why join us?

• Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
• Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
• Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
• Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.

If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a 18 month fixed contract starting as soon as possible.

Benefits of working at Young Citizens

In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
• Paid volunteering leave
• A day off for your birthday
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• Season ticket loan
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK

Lead quality and innovation in adoption – and make a lasting impact.

Position: Adoption Quality and Development Lead

Location: Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements

Contract: Permanent role. Full time (37 hours per week) or part-time (4 days per week may be considered).

Salary range: Starting Salary Range from £49934 to £58256

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created position which is a reflection of our dedication to ensure the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement across our adoption services.

The Adoption Quality and Development Lead plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality adoption and adoption support services. The post holder will lead on quality assurance activities, policy development, complaints investigations, and specific projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to continuous improvement. They will be one of PACT’s agency decision makers. They will also manage projects such as the birth relatives project and support digital and training initiatives. The role requires collaboration across teams, liaison with external agencies, and occasional cover for Team Managers.

About you:

We are looking for a qualified and registered social worker with substantial post-qualification experience in adoption and children’s services, including quality assurance and inspection preparation. You will have excellent knowledge of adoption legislation and standards, strong analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to influence and advise at all levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about driving quality and innovation in adoption services. You will have access to learning and professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

We realise that this may be a role that is unique to PACT. Other relevant roles you may have experience of could include: Team Manager; Adoption Team Manager; Adoption Practice Manager; Practice Manager; Adoption Service Manager; Service Manager; Quality Assurance Manager; Social Work Team Lead; Social Work Team Manager etc

About PACT:

PACT is a long-standing, established charity and has been building and strengthening families since 1911. We have a long history of providing adoption services and specialist adoption support for life. As an independent adoption charity, PACT has been rated outstanding by Ofsted three times in a row in 2014, 2017 and 2023.

PACT has a stable and committed workforce, with a passion to support families and a desire to deliver the highest quality services. Last year, PACT found loving and permanent homes for 84 children.

For further information, contact email and details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026 (midday)
Interviews are planned for: Monday 9th February 2026

We look forward to hearing from you. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and may close the vacancy or interview earlier than stated.

Please do not submit your CV; only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5-year period. All opportunities are based in the UK

Job Title: Senior Growth Manager

Location: Gilwell Park - Hybrid or Home - Based

Salary: £65,000 per annum, Band H, Level 3, Inc OLW & a MS, plus £5K car allowance - Hybrid 

Salary: £63,240 per annum, Band H, Level 3, Inc a MS, plus £5K car allowance - Home-based

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week -frequent evenings and weekends

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Growth Manager to lead our work to grow Scouting across England, helping more young people take part and ensuring volunteers are supported to deliver great experiences.

Working closely with national and local volunteers, you’ll lead a regional team focused on increasing volunteer capacity, opening more places for young people and reducing waiting lists. This is a senior leadership role with real influence, responsibility and impact.

What you’ll be doing as our Senior Growth Manager:

• Lead and support a team of Regional Growth Managers working across England

• Drive volunteer recruitment and youth membership growth in line with our strategy

• Use insight, data and research to shape plans and respond to local needs

• Work in partnership with volunteers at local, regional and national levels

• Oversee funded growth programmes and ensure targets and reporting requirements are met

• Manage agreed budgets and contribute to wider organisational planning

What you’ll bring as our Senior Growth Manager:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organisation

• A strong track record of leading teams and delivering growth or engagement outcomes

• Confidence working with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including volunteers

• Experience managing resources, budgets and competing priorities

• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style and clear communication skills

Why join us?

• Your work will have a visible, meaningful impact on communities and volunteers

• You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues and volunteers who care deeply about what they do

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

• Flexible working hours

• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

• Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

• Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 8th February 2026.

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, between 16th and 27th February 2026.

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Officer to join our national Business Development Team. This is an ideal next step for you if you’re an experienced bid writer looking to grow your career in business development, make social impact, and develop your leadership skills. We’d particularly like to hear from people that have experience of writing high-scoring drug and alcohol service bids.

Location: London, Brighton, Manchester or Leeds.

Salary: £43,384.62 − £47,792.23 per year. If you’re based in London, you’ll receive an additional £4,133.14 per year for Inner London Weighting.

Contract: Permanent.

Responsibilities

About the role

Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. Across the country, we support people to make positive changes in their lives, including around drug and alcohol use, smoking, homelessness and criminal justice.

As a Senior Business Development Officer, you’ll play a lead role in the development and writing of tenders and proposals for a variety of health and social care services. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress.

This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress, including line management opportunities.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Writing and editing complex and highly weighted bid responses, working to short timeframes
• Project managing the writing of key tenders with support from a Business Development Manager
• Supporting the development of Assistant Business Development Officers and Business Development Officers, with the potential of providing line management
• Working with staff across the organisation and our partners to develop bids that reflect best practice respond to local needs
• Producing and coordinating detailed research for upcoming opportunities, including meeting with subject matter experts, analysing data and collating evidence
• Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
• Participating in and leading reviews of our bid and proposal processes.

About you         

We’re looking for candidates with proven experience of writing tenders, proposals or grant applications in health and social care.

You are:

• A highly competent communicator with a successful track record in bid writing, ideally for drug and alcohol treatment or related services
• Experienced in leading smaller bids and proposals
• Able to analyse data and interpret evidence, with good IT and research skills
• Solution-focused, creative and proactive
• Happy to give and receive constructive, challenging feedback
• Collaborative and contribute to a positive culture team
• Ready to work hard to deliver on CGL’s values and mission.

What we offer

You’ll be able to access structured training, development and mentoring as part of a supportive team. There’s a clear progression pathway within the team, from Senior Business Development Officer to Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy Director, and Director. Several of our current Business Development Managers were previously in the Senior Business Development Officer role.

We also offer:

• The option to work from home for some of the week
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).

We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People silver status.

We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to discuss this.

 Before you apply

In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words. You can address multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense.

Interviews will be held 16th – 23rd February 2026 via MS Teams. We’ll also ask shortlisted candidates to complete a written task online during this timeframe, at a time of your choice. We may hold a pre-qualification stage task (e.g. presentation) depending on the number of applicants.

We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.

We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. Under our Disability Confident interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

Check the job description and team explainer for more information. Contact Yasmin Gilders to discuss this role further.

What our people say

Holly, Senior Business Development Officer said:

“What are your favourite parts of the job? The amount we learn from bid to bid. No two services are the same and I’m constantly coming across amazing individuals, teams and interventions. Being part of a team that helps share and celebrate great work, and support other services to implement new and exciting initiatives is really rewarding.

How would you describe the team? Helpful, real and full of knowledge. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and is happy to share their skills, knowledge and learning. I’ve never felt like I’ve asked a silly question, and I don’t feel like I must put a on ‘work mask’ every day.

What were your highlights from last year? Becoming a Senior and working across 7 different bids or direct awards last year. It was busy but I learnt so much, made some great connections with people across the organisation and feel excited for 2026.”

Fran, who progressed from this role to Business Development Manager last year:

“How did the role help you progress? The Senior Business Development Officer role sets you up to well to progress into a Business Development Manager role, as you begin to get involved in managing writing teams, reviewing written responses, engaging with Service Managers and Directors in model development and hold line management responsibilities. I was in the Senior Business Development Officer role for just over a year and a half before successfully applying to the Manager role.

How would you describe the team? The Business Development team are incredibly supportive and will give you the opportunity to develop in areas that you’re interested in. My manager supported to me build skills and experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone but enabled me to progress into the Business Development Manager role.

What would you say to someone thinking of applying? Alongside developing your writing skills, this role is a great place to shape your leadership and management skills. If you don’t have line management experience, don’t let this put you off.”

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 39 to 43 (£43,384.61 - £47,792.23)

Interview Date

16/2/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026

This is a key role at Southwark Cathedral supporting the Dean and the Sub-Dean. This secretarial role will primarily feature management of a busy personal diary, correspondence and broader administrative support for the Dean in his capacity as Dean of Southwark, Chair of Chapter and CEO of the Cathedral. The role holder will also support the Cathedral team as the Office Administrator – responsible for a range of office duties relating to staff wellbeing & socials, office equipment & spaces and the Cathedral’s general enquiries email address.

Start date: Immediate

Salary: £32,250

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some flexibility will be required to allow attendance at early morning or evening meetings and events.

How to apply: Please complete the application form on the Church of England Pathways website 

Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 29th January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February and Wednesday 11th February 2026

Main Duties and Responsibilities

For the Dean

• Manage the Dean’s diary: including making appointments, arranging meetings, scheduling preaching and other liturgical arrangements, programming annual schedules (such as Bishops Staff Meetings, chaplaincy and wider public commitments) - keeping Outlook diaries up to date with any changes and making travel arrangements;
• Prepare the Dean’s weekly diary file, including the preparation of any meeting papers or briefs for the week ahead;
• Provide administrative support for the Dean in relation to their attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises. This will include liaising with colleagues on the Dean’s availability for upcoming meetings, any research the Dean requires and preparation of paper packs for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required, but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes;
• Draft, file and send outgoing correspondence on the Dean’s behalf and process incoming correspondence;
• Support the Dean in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with congregation members, neighbours, commercial partners, professional advisers and other third-party organisations relating to the Dean’s work;
• Set up meetings including room set up and refreshment provision as required;
• Assist the Dean with the processing of their expenses;
• Work with the Governance & Committees Manager on Gifts Registry declarations for the Dean;
• Provide administrative support to bodies the Dean chairs, e.g. Southwark Cathedral Development Trust, the Deans Fund and other Cathedral-associated bodies;
• Update the Cathedral database in support of the Dean’s work.
• Provide administrative and practical support for Dean’s events e.g. lectures, receptions and breakfasts with local stakeholders

For the Sub-Dean

• Supporting the Sub-Dean with diary management: making appointments, arranging meetings, and scheduling preaching and other liturgical arrangements;
• Assist with inducting new parishioners: management of database, organising Welcome Evenings etc.;
• Assist with administration relating to the Cathedral’s schools: preparing the liturgical rota, filing and distribution of school clergy admissions forms;
• Other administrative support on an as needed basis

Office Administration 

• Receiving, distributing and responding to emails sent to the Cathedral’s general information email address;
• Ordering stationery, office equipment and consumables in line with the Cathedral’s approach to sustainability and ethical buying;
• Ensuring the Cathedral’s printing and franking equipment is kept fully functional, and liaising with our contractors when issues arise;
• Ensuring that the staff keep offices, reception area, print room, stationery area, staff kitchen and facilities clean, tidy and supplied;
• Co-ordinating Staff Meetings, including booking suitable space and organising refreshments for the meeting;
• Organising staff social events, outings and meals;
• Providing administrative support on Cathedral projects as and when they arise.
• Ensuring the Cathedral’s First-Aid kits are kept supplied and in date.

General Duties and Expectations

• Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
• Support other teams on an ad hoc basis when required;
• Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
• Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained & ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.

The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your salary and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented

Statutory fundraising manager

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

About the role

We’re looking for a Statutory Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our statutory income at a pivotal time for Sense. Statutory fundraising is a key growth area, and this role will shape our approach to securing funding from government bodies, lottery funders and public sector partners.

Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, the CEO, and senior colleagues across operations and finance, you’ll develop and deliver a clear statutory fundraising strategy. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to design compelling programmes, secure significant funding, and ensure excellent stewardship of our funders.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced statutory fundraiser who wants to see their work directly enable high-quality, person-centred services for disabled people with complex needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, including six-figure (and ideally seven-figure) grants.
• Lead the development of high-quality funding bids, working with senior leaders and operational teams to shape strong programme proposals.
• Manage relationships with statutory funders, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing all narrative and financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for statutory income and expenditure budgets, ensuring accurate financial and programme reporting.
• Stay up to date with sector developments to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Sense’s strategy.
• Develop and contribute to partnership and consortia bids with external organisations, academic institutions and service providers.
• Work collaboratively across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation to support shared goals and learning.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice and all relevant policies and procedures.

Some travel will be required to visit Sense services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

About you

You’ll be an experienced statutory fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant funding and managing funder relationships. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable with financial and impact reporting, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll bring:

• Proven success securing income from statutory and lottery funders, including six-figure grants (seven-figure desirable).
• Experience developing funding proposals aligned to organisational strategy, including monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong experience managing relationships with government and public sector funders.
• Confidence in budget setting, financial reporting and income/expenditure management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including bid and report writing.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior colleagues.

Desirable experience includes:

• Working with consortia or acting as a lead grant holder.
• Knowledge of tendering, contracting or unit-pricing models.
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026

Join us as a Commercial Business Development Manager (South) - Job Description/Person Specification

WithYou is recruiting for an experienced Commercial Business Development Manager to join our Business Development and Communications directorate. This is a key role for a collaborative and commercially minded professional who is motivated by impact and excited by a varied role that will directly support the growth and sustainability of our services.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.

As Commercial Business Development Manager for the South Region, you'll be responsible for driving the development of high-quality tender submissions. This will include undertaking market analysis and strategic service design in collaboration with colleagues from across the organisation, including operations, clinical, finance and HR.

Key priorities will include:

Project management: leading a project team to produce high-quality, competitive, and financially viable bids.

Bid writing: contributing to the writing of technical responses, implementation plans, and service models.

Commercial modelling: developing costed pricing models that reflect specifications, internal cost structures and delivery models.

Strategic analysis and pipeline development: monitoring market trends, commissioner expectations, and competitor positioning to inform our regional pipelines.

Collaboration: working closely with Directors, Operational Leads and other Subject Matter Experts to prepare for commissioning and tendering activity, including designing service models.

Compliance & quality: ensuring all models comply with procurement regulations and public sector contracting expectations.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. You will work from home, with travel across England and Scotland as required. The salary for this role is £37,000 to £44,290, depending on experience.

We’ll be excited to see the following in your application:

• Substantial experience in a similar role, including a track record or appreciation of business development
• Demonstrable project management experience and skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of the third sector, health and social care and/or public health
• Commercial and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills, including effective stakeholder engagement

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period