Evaluation And Impact Manager Jobs in Birmingham
SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now looking for an experienced Research Manager to lead on evidence-based research and insight management, who can utilise the wealth of data, insight and experience that SOS UK can access from around the world.
- Help shape and drive forward our new knowledge hub
- Improve our evidence base to strengthen fundraising, impact reporting and inform our programmes, advocacy and communications
- Accompany research projects, from beginning to end, as the main contact
- Identify opportunities for new research and collaboration
- Support the development of new research programmes
- Work with colleagues in the UK and across the SOS Children’s Villages Federation to achieve results.
If you are a dynamic and experienced research project manager, who can channel your passion for social change into a research strategy, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!
To Apply
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 6 April 2025, 17.00 UK time.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a role specific covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Senior Employer Engagement & Partnerships Manager to support Youth Futures with achieving their ambition as part of their strategy to influence employer behaviour and practice to support more young people into employment.
This role is suited to someone who can demonstrate a strong ability to influence employer behaviour and practice change, working directly with employers or through stakeholders with experience of, or a passion for tackling youth unemployment.
We are looking for someone who is a natural communicator, relationship builder, good problem solver and excellent at managing people and performance to achieve goals and targets.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.




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Deaf Unity is seeking an experienced evaluation specialist to support evaluation of the charity’s projects, community activity and services.
Our activities engage a broad range of beneficiaries, participants and stakeholders: deaf students and employees; our local deaf community in London; and many different stakeholders – universities, employers and local councils – working with us to remove the barriers that disadvantage deaf people and prevent access to opportunity.
The overall aim of this commission is to equip Deaf Unity with a practical, effective evaluation framework and plan enabling us to capture and analyse our impact across the full range of our activities. We require this in order (i) to improve the design and delivery of our services and activities, on an ongoing basis and (ii) to evidence the charity’s impact and the difference we are making in people’s lives, helping us to make a more powerful case for change and to recruit new funders and partners.
Deaf Unity: mission and purpose
Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity, based in London, that works to empower, nurture and train deaf individuals. Our particular focus is on three main points of transition that are pivotal in enabling deaf people to realise their potential – and to thrive within and contribute fully to society. These transition points are:
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leaving school to enter further/higher education
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entering the workforce
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progressing in the workplace
We work with our community in London to identify the barriers deaf people face at every stage of this journey, empowering them to make informed choices and to succeed. We partner with stakeholders (universities, employers, voluntary sector partners) to decrease, overcome or eradicate these barriers altogether.
From our home base in London, we work alongside our community and partners to develop and deliver new initiatives in response to clearly identified needs. We directly engage 300+ deaf people each year: inspiring and supporting school-leavers to take their first steps into higher education; empowering graduates and employees to navigate the world of work with confidence; and connecting deaf people with each other to build community, tackle isolation, mobilise around key issues and break down barriers to learning and employment. Sharing and dissemination of our work (including online to reach the national community) goes on to engage far greater numbers.
Deaf Unity generates much of its income from providing interpreting and consultancy services and delivering training (British Sign Language and deaf awareness courses). This activity fully aligns with our charitable mission and generates essential unrestricted funding to support our wider activities.
Context for the commission
In late 2023, the Board of Trustees agreed a forward plan, setting out the charity’s objectives and the activities we plan to deliver over the next 3-5 years. Our work is guided by 5 high-level, strategic objectives. We aim that by 2028:
- Deaf Unity will have created in partnership with London schools a high-quality, effective careers advice pack/toolkit which can be accessed digitally by schools across the UK to inspire and support deaf learners on their FE/HE/vocational journey.
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Deaf Unity will be providing a comprehensive package of support around employability, that is recognised and in use by 5 leading nationwide employers and by the National Union of Students (NUS).
- We will be hosting in London a highly respected, impactful annual event for deaf people in work that is reaching 100 deaf people each year, directly or indirectly
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Deaf Unity will be able to evidence that the CIO is making a substantial positive difference in the lives of learners, students and employees - through quantitative and qualitative feedback including testimonials and case studies
- Our organisation will be stable, financially secure and resilient, supported by strong governance and management systems and effective partnership networks
This commission directly supports objective 4.
In parallel with this, Deaf Unity will work with an Organisational Development consultant to make the transition from a freelance to an effective and well-managed PAYE staffing structure for the organisation, with strong systems and policies embedded across our teams.
This programme of development activity is kindly funded by Trust for London.
In the course of the year Deaf Unity will also be working with a corporate partner offering pro-bono support to redevelop the website and advise on online course delivery.
Overview of role
The evaluation specialist will be required to support Deaf Unity’s CEO and Training & Services Manager in developing an appropriate evaluation framework and action plan to be applied across the breadth of the charity’s activities, with supporting materials (e.g. questionnaires; interview prompts; other approaches). This is in the context of projects that often serve the deaf community, where written responses to feedback forms/online surveys are not always appropriate.
The consultant will support the leadership team to put in place training (not included in the fee) and systems to ensure that freelance teams delivering Deaf Unity’s project and training activities have the necessary understanding, guidance and confidence to support effective monitoring and evaluation of these activities.
Elements of Deaf Unity’s work to be included in this framework are:
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interventions designed to support deaf people in successfully navigating key points of transition
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regular community activity: we are keen to assess e.g. the wellbeing and community-building aspects of Deaf Unity’s programmes
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learners’ experiences of our training courses
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formative evaluation: ensuring that new issues, lived experience and insights emerging through our regular community programmes feed into the charity’s plans and methodologies
We are keen to adopt relevant technology solutions to strengthen our evaluation systems and processes, and to integrate these with existing systems (e.g. CRM) wherever possible.
Schedule
We aim to start work on this evaluation project in April 2025, completing by end November 2025. We expect most of the work to be carried out in the first 4 months, with light-touch support thereafter. The evaluator will be required to work flexibly throughout this period and this will be negotiated with you on appointment, bearing in mind your other commitments.
Time commitment: Expected approx. 10 days in total
Fees: Fixed fee is £4,500 inclusive of VAT and expenses
Specification
The evaluator will -
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Guide development of a suitable evaluation framework and supporting action plan for Deaf Unity’s year-round activity, to ensure that appropriate, relevant data and feedback are captured and analysed at relevant stages of delivery
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Support the training of staff and volunteers, to equip teams with the necessary skills and competencies in inviting and capturing feedback
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Advise on mechanisms for feeding community feedback into ongoing content and programme development/creation – and evidencing this process
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Advise on and support the introduction of appropriate technology/systems to support monitoring, evaluation and reporting
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Have due regard throughout the process to Deaf Unity’s charitable objects, so as to ensure that the evaluation process as a whole provides meaningful insights into the charity’s success in meeting these aims.
Person specification
Essential
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Evidenced skills and experience in evaluating the impact of activities and projects of this kind - from inception to final reporting
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Experience of designing and implementing successful approaches to collecting data and feedback, that encourage input from a range of audiences/communities
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Technically proficient, with experience of using modern technologies and methodologies to support and strengthen data collection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
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Exceptional communication and strong facilitation skills, coupled with sensitivity and a commitment to confidentiality; comfortable engaging with staff, participants, learners, and partners.
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Ability to produce evaluations that not only support funding requirements but also inform future decision-making and strategic planning.
Desirable
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An understanding of the operating context of a charity such as ours, that is reliant on mixed income streams including fees, public grants and charitable grants.
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Some knowledge of British Sign Language
It is anticipated that you’ll work remotely with occasional attendance at Deaf Unity events/programmes.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application of no more than 1000 words detailing your relevant experience and qualifications; two or more examples of past, comparable roles you have successfully completed and your interest in the project. Please provide details of two referees.
Please submit this by 5pm on 7 April 2025. Please use “Evaluation Application” as your title.
This will be a Freelance contract. You will be responsible for paying your own Tax and NI contributions.
Interviews will be held online in the week commencing 14th or 21st April 2025
Deaf Unity celebrates diversity and opportunity. We strive to ensure the deaf Community and its members have access to the same opportunities as those in wider society and the same chances to contribute their talent and skills to the workforce. We will guarantee an interview for all deaf applicants to this role who meet the essential criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Any UK Trust office (hybrid working)
Interviews: 31/03 or 01/04 over MS Teams
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
Are you passionate about driving positive change for young people? At The King’s Trust, we are looking for an Impact Manager to help us measure, enhance, and communicate the difference we make. You’ll be at the heart of defining and evaluating our impact, working with teams across the organisation to ensure our programmes deliver real, measurable outcomes.
If you thrive on data-driven insights, love solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a team shaping the future for young people, this is the role for you! Bring your expertise in evaluation, research, and stakeholder engagement to help us learn, improve, and influence change. Join us and be part of something truly impactful!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Impact Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Impact Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3416
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Careers4Change is delighted to support Responsible Finance in their search for a Programme Manager during a pivotal time for the CDFI sector.
Role Purpose:
Responsible Finance is the membership association for the UK’s Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs are community lenders, committed to delivering positive social impact, and offer fair and affordable finance to businesses, social enterprises and to people unable to access it elsewhere.
This is a pivotal moment to be joining the CDFI sector. Responsible Finance and CDFIs are poised for exciting growth following two record-breaking funding announcements in late 2024 which has seen the sector backed by Government and leading financial institutions including the British Business Bank and JPMorgan Chase. This follows Lloyds Banking Group becoming the first mainstream lender to invest in the CDFI sector earlier in the year.
This new funding will enable business-lending CDFIs to scale their reach and impact, supporting economic growth and financial inclusion across the UK. Successful candidates will play a vital role in helping to make sure that CDFIs are supported to build their operational capacity and maximise the opportunity this brings.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to help us to deliver an ambitious Capacity Building programme for our business-lending CDFIs and support our wider and growing member base, particularly our social enterprise lenders. You will manage the delivery of key projects within both the Capacity Building programme and more broadly to support our CDFIs across the personal, micro, business and social enterprise lending sectors. The role requires close working with our members and stakeholders and high levels of versatility and flexibility to deliver outstanding results.
No prior knowledge about CDFIs is required so long as you have a keen interest to learn about the sector and are passionate about increasing access to fair finance for businesses, underserved communities and people. Do not be discouraged from applying if you do not meet all the criteria listed in this job description. If you know how to deliver results, overcome challenges and obstacles, and are a committed team player, with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you!
The Programme Manager will manage the delivery of key projects and support the Programme Director in overseeing the smooth running of a Programme Management Office (PMO), ensuring that the CEO and Board have the information needed to steer the success of the Capacity Building Programme and other projects and programmes.
The role-holder will also be the relationship owner for Responsible Finance’s social enterprise CDFIs with responsibility for driving the continuous improvement of our member support to this sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project managing the delivery of key work streams and projects such as the award and monitoring of grants to support capacity building and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the delivery of training.
- Monitoring the progress of projects, identifying issues and proposing solutions, and maintaining and producing a range of high-quality project documentation (plans, risk and issues registers etc) to support effective delivery – and leading on project and programme board meetings.
- Working closely with CDFIs and stakeholders to identify needs, lead problem-solving, provide support to overcome challenges, and commission reports on progress – synthesising these reports into overall progress reports and presenting back to the programme oversight group and main grant-funder (JPMorgan Chase).
- Developing RFPs (Request for Proposals) and leading procurement and ongoing contract management of external suppliers to deliver strands of the Capacity Building Programme.
- Further development of Responsible Finance’s support offer for social enterprise lending members, being the day-to-day point of contact and organising and leading sector meetings with these members.
This is a varied and dynamic role, working closely with our members and a range of high-profile external stakeholders. This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post which are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Strong and proven project/programme management and delivery experience and demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Highly self-motivated and able to drive your own work forward, but equally a team player with a collaborative working style.
- Experience of grant management and/or contract awards and monitoring.
- Excellent communication skills including concise writing skills and ability to synthesise information into an easy to comprehend format/narrative (both written and verbal).
- Experience managing project budgets.
- Willingness to travel.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable working with stakeholders at a range of levels.
- Experience analysing and synthesising data from multiple sources and presenting findings clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and members. Fluency with applications such as Excel is essential.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and get information needed from busy people.
Desirable:
Working as part of a small organisation, you will need to demonstrate flexibility and versatility and have opportunities to support a range of other projects and support services for our members, developing a wide range of skills and competencies.
Therefore, in addition to the essential criteria above, we are also interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience of managing capacity building programmes.
- Experience in organising and delivering events and workshops.
- Experience of creating and delivering presentations.
- Experience managing web content, online newsletters and social media posts.
- Experience in developing graphics/infographics using apps such as Canva.
- Experience with research, monitoring and evaluation.
- An understanding of CDFIs and/or lending helpful – particularly investor relations and social enterprises.
Equity and fairness are at the core of our organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their best.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Careers4Change website.
Location: Any UK Trust office
Interviews: 10th and 11th April over MS Teams
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
Here at The King's Trust, our Employee Engagement (Corporate Volunteering) team creates and delivers a variety of exciting and rewarding volunteering opportunities for our corporate partners and their employees. Our team has provided thousands of opportunities in the last year to our partners and whilst doing so has supported many young people attending our programmes across the UK. Over the next few years, we want to scale up our volunteering offer and impact even more young lives.
Our team raises funds through partnerships connecting Corporate Volunteers to skills-based volunteering opportunities and we have ambitious plans to grow this in the coming years. This role is focused on managing and growing our volunteering partners and corporate volunteers- ensuring that at all times our volunteers have a meaningful experience with us and that the young people we support have fast access to relatable role models.
This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious team to strengthen your experience in volunteer management, project management, relationship building and working towards targets.
We’re looking for someone who has volunteer management experience, is engaging, driven, organised and great at building relationships with stakeholders from all levels. And of course, genuinely passionate about supporting Young People.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Employee Engagement Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Employee Engagement Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3443
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This project is a development from the first Realising the Benefits of World Heritage to Local Communities (RtB) project funded by Historic England. While the original project identified the problems faced by the World Heritage sector in engaging communities, this second phase of RtB is designed to help World Heritage UK (WHUK) and the wider sector in fully understanding who World Heritage Site communities are, and the challenges Sites and communities face in engaging wider and more diverse communities. Working with Sites, and their communities WHUK will co-create a sustainable platform in which to identify actions and solutions which will widen engagement and participation in World Heritage.
Through this collaborative approach which will inform every element of the work, the primary purpose of this 2.5-year project is to ensure WHUK can better support World Heritage Sites in the UK in engaging communities, growing audiences, enhancing community participation and growing a wider diversity of audiences and engagement within UK WHSs and the wider heritage sector.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
- Develop and improve relationships within the World Heritage sector and communities
- Develop an ongoing platform for a network of professionals who work within the World Heritage and community engagement field to come together to share and develop ideas and projects
- Develop digital resources
- Build a better understanding of who World Heritage communities are now, and use developed toolkits to understand and update this in the future
- Increase community engagement within World Heritage Sites
- Increase implementation of better community engagement
Key Accountabilities:
- Undertake a desktop audit of the users of World Heritage Sites, to include: defining the communities of interest and who key users are; what their motivations might be to engage with World Heritage; what the barriers might be to engagement; and subsequently identifying who any non-users might be and what barriers they may experience that prevents engagement
- Identify a minimum of 20% of Sites, of differing characteristics, to undertake an in-depth audience profile, applying the desktop audit findings in practice
- Produce a way of reporting on the impact and value of community engagement in World Heritage, which can be replicated annually and shared to all World Heritage Sites
- Develop a new way of capturing data from World Heritage Sites on community engagement to inform ongoing impact reports and create a baseline
- Create, or share, toolkits and examples of models of engagement for community engagement
- Create an online platform of resources that can be shared between all World Heritage Sites which might:
- Highlight areas of exemplary practice in community engagement
- Examples of projects
- Template work
- Evaluations of projects
- Create an evaluation toolkit to assess the needs and development of the World Heritage sector in improving community engagement practice
- Re-establish a professional Learning & Engagement (L&E) Special Interest Group to bring together L&E professionals in World Heritage, to facilitate inter-Site work and share best practice
- Deliver 4 L&E network events across the UK and in all 4 nations to promote and improve community engagement
- Oversee and manage project budget and report on KPIs
Capabilities, Skills and Experience:
Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
1.1 Educated to degree level in an appropriate heritage related field (or suitable equivalent experience)
1.2 Advanced knowledge of data capture, data analysis and impact assessment in relationship to community engagement and audience development
1.3 A good understanding of developing, delivering and interpreting primary and secondary research, including focus groups
1.4 Thorough knowledge of audience and community development, with a particular emphasis on participatory methodology and co-production
1.5 Knowledge of the World Heritage sector and UK World Heritage Sites
Experience
2.1 At least 3 years’ experience in managing complex, multi-site, projects in the heritage sector
2.2 Extensive experience of engagement in and with diverse communities, in community-based settings, empowering community to have a voice and influence direction
2.3. Experience of producing community and audience evaluation and impact assessments
2.4 Experience of managing external contractors/suppliers and budgets
2.5 Experience using social media in a professional capacity to encourage community engagement
2.6 Experience of managing essential health and safety, risk assessments and safeguarding, for community engagement work
2.7. Experience of planning and co-producing community projects and seeking community input to development of ideas
Skills and Abilities
3.1 Excellent communication skills, particularly in developing networks and partnerships at both a community and senior level
3.2 Good project management and organisational skills
3.3 Ability to present complex ideas confidently and succinctly to diverse groups adapting delivery to diverse audiences
3.4 Able to work under pressure, show initiative and be able to prioritise their own workload (a self- motivator)
3.5 Experience of building meaningful professional and community relationships with excellent negotiation and persuasive skills to influence
3.6 Has good leadership skills and the ability to lead others in a vision
3.7 Ability to think and act strategically
3.8 Ability to use standard software, including Excel, Word, Outlook and website CMS such as WordPress with confidence
Personal Attributes
4.1 Good interpersonal communication skills
4.2 Ability to effectively engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders
4.3 To be a key team player
4.4 Creative and innovative
Circumstances
5.1 Must be flexible and prepared to work outside normal office hours
Our Mission is to raise the profile and secure the future of the UK collection of WHSs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000per annum (additional £2,000 London weighting)
Contract type: Permanent- Part time or Full time (minimum 4 days a week).
Location: London, Birmingham or Bristol.
Hybrid: 1 day per week in regional office
We encourage you to get your application submitted as early as possible. Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed as applications are received.
Envision has launched its latest, three-year strategy. We aim to build the reach and impact of our work, deepening our presence in our hub cities and expanding into new areas of high need and low charity presence.
As our Trusts and Foundations Manager you will support the development and stewardship of fundraising from trusts and foundations, including corporate and major-donor trusts, so that we can secure the resources and build the partnerships we need to fulfil these aims and deliver our mission. You will join at a moment of momentum – we have increased our income year on year over the last three years, diversifying our sources and moving a greater proportion of funding to multiyear and unrestricted streams.
We are seeking a candidate who will champion the transformative impact of Essential Skills on young people from under-represented background and the need to move funding and focus to them, bringing funding partners together behind this shared mission.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage our relationships with existing and past funders, through engaging and high-integrity stewardship and communications
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Track trust and foundation developments to identify new fundraising opportunities from independent trusts and foundations, including those associated with major donors and businesses.
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Identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline of potential funders through desk research, social media, events, network mapping and building personal networks
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Develop strong case of support, using impact data and case studies alongside external evaluations to communicate Envisions works
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Lead on writing trust and foundation applications that support our three-year plan, focussing on applications valued between 4 and 6 digits.
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Manage the reporting and feedback requirements of our trust and foundation portfolio.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Previous experience of successful fundraising from Trusts & Foundations
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Experience of developing high quality case for support and/ or tailored proposals for funding
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Demonstratable success in building and maintaining relationships with new & existing funders, including prospect research experience
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Experience of project management– highly organised, with the ability to work with initiative and manage your own time to meet deadlines
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Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Please note:
-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
We are seeking two National Corporate Fundraising Managers who as part of our Fundraising Team will be responsible for securing and developing high value and household name corporate partnerships to help air ambulance charities save even more lives across the UK. This role is a mix of new business and account management and development and is designed to give the role the best possible development and growth opportunities.
The main objectives are:
· Creation and management of a robust and varied pipeline including high value prospects to support business development opportunities and income targets for national partnerships.
· Account Management of new and existing corporate partnerships, stewarding these key relationships to reach income targets and build long-lasting and strategic corporate partnerships.
· Responsibility for new business development for partnerships including, identifying, pitching, and securing support within priority sectors.
Secure six figure and higher corporate partnerships.
We are the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy & Consultancy Manager
Responsible to: Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy
Team: Policy, Research and Consultancy
Benefits:
- Salary: £36,000 per annum
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Home-based (with occasional UK travel)
- 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
- Bupa cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
- Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
Role purpose
In this new role, you will support the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy in driving forward our policy and consultancy initiatives, contributing to both the existing strategy and the evolving one. Your key responsibilities will include line management of the Policy and Impact Officer, the implementation of policy strategies, advocating for key issues through campaigns and reports. Additionally, you will support the launch of the new consultancy service and deliver consultancy activities, all while staying informed on trends related to older people, loneliness and social isolation.
Re-engage is committed to learning and development and will provide all necessary training for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy to develop and implement the policy and consultancy strategy in collaboration with the wider research, policy and consultancy team.
Policy and Influencing
- Work with the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy and the Impact and Policy Officer to develop and implement the organisation’s policy and influencing strategy
- Plan and implement policy campaigns, advocating for key issues and driving Re-engage’s objectives through targeted messaging and engagement
- Work closely with the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy to influence and shape external policy agendas, representing the organisation at consultations, forums and other relevant events
- Analyse current and emerging policy trends and propose actionable recommendations to senior leaders
- Write policy briefs, position papers, and reports to communicate complex policy issues and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including older people, volunteers, professional referrers, the general public, sector experts and policy and decision-makers
- Ensure the routine and accurate capture of policy and consultancy impact data using our systems and database, ensuring accurate recording of data in line with GDPR guidelines and best practice
Consultancy
- Support the development and launch of a new pilot consultancy service, including defining service offers and identifying target markets
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for growth, differentiation, and innovation in the consultancy space
- Lead the development of proposal documents, presentations, and reports, tailoring them to client requirements and effectively communicating the value of the Re-engage consultancy service
- Support the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, potential clients and industry partners to support the consultancy service’s growth and reputation
- Actively deliver consultancy activities, working directly with clients to provide tailored solutions and expertise on a range of organisational challenges, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the client’s satisfaction, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, gather testimonials, learn lessons and shape continuous improvement
Leadership
- Provide direct line management to the Policy and Impact Officer, offering coaching, mentoring and performance management
- Keep abreast of developments, news, policy and issues surrounding older people, loneliness and social isolation
- Show a clear commitment to Re-engage’s induction processes, training, meetings, and actively contribute to supervisions, team meetings, and the appraisal process; identify areas of self-development / further training that will help you to do your job well
- Play an active role in all staff activities, including regional face-to-face meetings and managers’ meetings
You may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post. There may be occasional out-of-hours work required.
Person specification
Essential
- Strong understanding of policy processes, governance, and legislative frameworks in the UK
- Experience in managing or mentoring staff, with a track record of leading teams and fostering professional development
- Experience in a policy consultancy environment or working with external stakeholders
- Demonstrable success in delivering consultancy activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex policy issues and provide clear, actionable recommendations
- Proven project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including experience in representing an organisation at external events
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and policy research tools
- Determination to harness technology to find solutions in all areas of our work
- A dedicated place to work in your home with sufficient broadband for permanent Wi-Fi and access to multiple cloud-based systems
Desirable
- Proven experience (3+ years) in policy development and / or consultancy
- A degree in a relevant field
- Expertise in policy evaluation and impact assessment techniques
- Experience of working in a charity and / or with grant-funded projects
About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.
How we recruit
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Re-engage we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Re-engage uses the Hireful platform which helps remove unconscious bias for a forward-thinking, fair, and objective alternative to traditional hiring. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test essential skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. This enables us to make data-driven assessments focused on someone's ability, rather than their background.
The Hireful platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We never see these responses with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.
We would rather AI wasn't used for your answers as we want the real you, however we do reserve the right to reject applications if we feel the use of AI has been excessive.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 6 April and interviews will be held week commencing 5 May 2025.
REF-220421
Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager (Partnerships) role is a fantastic opportunity to lead on developing partnerships with The Girls’ Network's corporate and public sector supporters. The programme is well established with £170,000 worth of partners already on board. There is an opportunity to put your own stamp on the work, developing new collateral and ideas for excellent partnerships. The role is within our Fundraising & Communications team of four staff and works in collaboration with regional Senior Network Managers. There is an opportunity for the post holder to collaborate with the Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations) on the development of grant applications.
Key roles and responsibilities
Income generation
- Primary focus of the role is to manage a portfolio of £170,000 worth of corporate partners and public sector organisations, to meet annual income targets and provide an excellent supporter experience.
- Develop compelling funding propositions and case for support to meet priorities, working closely with colleagues in Fundraising & Communications, Programmes and Monitoring, Research, Evaluation & Learning (MERL).
- Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of prospects through research and excellent record keeping (using SalesForce), ensuring that applications are made to meet known deadlines.
- Collaborate with Network Managers on regional corporate partnerships, ensuring a consistent and good supporter experience and identifying opportunities for development.
- Ensure that all reporting and grant monitoring is delivered in a timely manner, working closely with the MERL Manager and colleagues across Programmes.
- Oversee calendar of third-party events, liaising with external partners and ensuring appropriate TGN involvement.
- Provide internal management information and reporting to the Head of Fundraising on a quarterly basis, or as required.
Stewardship
- Develop data management processes, ensuring timely impact reporting or other agreed deliverables.
- Ensure all donations and supporters are thanked in a timely and appropriate mode to their giving channel.
- Keep all relevant donor and financial information up-to-date on Salesforce, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant good practice, as defined by the Fundraising Regulator and other sector bodies.
- Work with Communications to ensure regular updates to website and other digital channels, identifying opportunities for partnership activities.
- Work with colleagues in Fundraising & Communications and CEO to deliver appropriate partner recognition including events and other engagement activities
Other duties
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As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- You will have at least five years’ relevant experience as a fundraiser or in other similar roles e.g. marketing or sales, ideally with at least three years working in fundraising and be able to demonstrate previous success in generating income and achieving targets.
- You will be an exceptional communicator with the confidence to work on your own initiative and to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You will be well organised with excellent attention to detail, work well under pressure and have the ability to think both strategically and operationally.
- You have a good understanding of the disadvantages faced by both women and those from the least advantaged communities and have a drive to rectify the inequalities that currently exist.
- You thrive on the potential to make a real difference with your work.
Essential
- Proven experience in the charity sector and able to demonstrate fundraising or similar success.
- A skilled and confident relationship builder who enjoys maintaining and sustaining contacts.
- Extremely well organised and self-motivated.
- The ability to recognise opportunities to help achieve income targets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of financial information and ability to provide relevant data for applications including budgets and operational targets.
- Commitment to gender equality and social mobility.
- Confidence managing stakeholders.
- Resilience and ability to self-manage workload with support from line manager.
Desirable
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations You have safeguarding knowledge.
- Experience in using Salesforce or another CRM, Hootsuite, Canva, Access (website), Mailchimp.
- Understanding or experience of working from home.
- Experience of working in a small charity.
For more information about our organisation and details on how to apply, please visit our website and download the candidate pack.
Good luck with your application.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Advocacy & Support Manager role
You will join a team managing Galop’s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. This role holds the responsibility of the National advocacy & support team, you will be responsible for the line management and operational management of the advocacy & support service across the UK. You will work within the advocacy management team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year.
You will remotely manage a team of specialist advocates and caseworkers that are based across the UK, providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to LGBT survivors of a range of violence and abuse. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Support and other Advocacy and Support managers to ensure that survivors have access to timely, tailored support, while maintaining a high quality, consistent service, with a specific focus on remote support.
You will have an in depth understanding of violence and abuse that LGBT people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community and acting as a key Galop representative within a national landscape.
You will be responsible for ensuring that data collected about the service is consistent, thorough and appropriate in order to use for reporting, bid writing and evidencing the service provision offered. You will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure that the service is effectively demonstrating its impact. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Director of Services to develop bids for new or continued funding for frontline services.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location: This is a remote post, working from home. The role will include travel to our London building and occasional travel across the UK.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Line manages: Advocates and caseworkers
Reports to: Head of Advocacy and Support
Salary: £36,590.97 - £39,743.06
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 1st April
First round interviews will be held 10th April
REF-220289
Adoption & Foster Programmes Manager Freelancer (Dog Behaviour & Training Specialist) for ROLDA UK
Contract Type: Self-employed, permanent
Hours: Part-time (potential for full-time for the right candidate)
Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Remote
Reporting To: CEO
Organisational Structure:
Works closely with Head of Fundraising (adoption success stories), Social Media Manager (social media promotion), and Adoption coordinator (shared dog allocation between the UK and Sweden).
About us
Thank you for your interest in our Adoption and Foster Programmes Manager role.
ROLDA (Romanian League in Defence of Animals) is a small but dedicated animal welfare charity committed to improving the lives of dogs, cats, and other animals in Romania and internationally. Since its establishment in 2006, ROLDA has been a beacon of hope for the millions of vulnerable stray animals in Romania—one of Europe’s economically poorest nations.
Our mission is to manage the homeless animal population, estimated to be in the millions, through six key areas of focus: rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, rehoming, and education. Within our shelters—designed with inspiration from British kennel models and maintained to meet EU animal welfare standards—we can accommodate up to 700 stray
rescued animals at a time. Here, they receive full veterinary care, rehabilitation, and preparation for adoption.
Since 2006, we have helped over 80,000 animals, primarily dogs and cats, and have built two dedicated dog shelters and a facility for disabled and senior cats. In addition to our direct rescue and rehoming efforts, we provide financial support, primarily through small grants to other charities in Romania and approx 40 shelters in Ukraine. Our rehoming efforts primarily focus on Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK.
Beyond rescue and sheltering, ROLDA actively addresses the root cause of Romania’s homeless animal crisis through comprehensive neutering programmes and educational initiatives.
We are proud of the work we do and remain committed to building a better future for Romania’s stray animals through rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term solutions.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Adoption & Foster Programmes Manager with expertise in dog behaviour and training to oversee and enhance our adoption and foster care initiatives. This role requires strong experience with stray dogs, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with adopters, foster carers, and behaviourists.
Key Responsibilities
Adoption Programme:
- Ensure smooth adoption processes by clearly communicating guidelines and expectations to adopters before the adoption is approved/dog is transported in the UK .
- Conduct pre- and post-adoption home checks in collaboration with volunteer organisations.
- Provide ongoing post-adoption support, answering queries and addressing concerns.
- Maintain regular communication with adopters to gather feedback and updates.
- Ensure dogs available for adoption are well-advertised.
Foster Programme Development:
- Create a structured and sustainable foster programme.
- Establish 1-3 reliable foster homes (to start with) for cases where adoptions fail.
- Develop a plan to expand the foster network over time.
- Determine the costs associated with the foster programme and identify potential funding sources to support it.
Dog Behaviour & Training Support:
- Provide training tips and behavioural guidance to adopters.
- Build and maintain relationships with 1-2 UK-based dog behaviourists
- Offer expert advice to adopters on handling behavioural challenges.
Communication & Relationship Management:
- Act as the key contact for adopters, providing timely advice and support in emergencies.
- Handle difficult situations with professionalism, ensuring positive representation of ROLDA.
- Gather and manage adopter feedback to improve the adoption process.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience working with stray dogs, ideally having adopted or fostered strays personally.
- Strong knowledge of dog behaviour and training techniques.
- Ability to connect with and collaborate with professional dog behaviourists.
- Experience in managing or developing foster care programmes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain processes clearly and support adopters effectively.
- Patience and professionalism when dealing with challenging situations.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience working with stray dogs, ideally having adopted or fostered strays personally.
- Strong knowledge of dog behaviour and training techniques.
- Ability to provide clear training advice and behavioural support to adopters.
- Experience in managing or developing foster care programmes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain processes clearly and support adopters effectively.
- Patience and professionalism when dealing with challenging situations.
- Ability to work independently and proactively to improve the adoption and foster programs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, including record-keeping and follow-ups.
- A flexible approach to working, including occasional tasks outside core responsibilities.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in an adoption or fostering role within an animal welfare organisation.
- Established connections with professional dog behaviourists in the UK.
- Knowledge of fundraising and budgeting to support the foster programme.
- Experience using social media or online platforms for dog adoption promotion.
- Understanding of UK dog adoption regulations and requirements.
- Familiarity with home-check procedures and adoption screening.
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
- Professional experience in dog behaviour, training, or welfare (may be through hands-on work rather than formal education).
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards and best practices in adoption and fostering.
- Demonstrable experience working with dogs, particularly strays or rescue dogs.
Desirable:
- Formal qualification in dog behaviour, training, or animal welfare (e.g., Level 3 or higher qualification in Animal Care, Canine Behaviour, or similar).
- Certification from a recognised dog training or behaviour body (e.g., IMDT, APDT, IAABC, or ABTC-accredited course).
- Qualification or training in animal welfare legislation and home-checking procedures.
- First Aid for Dogs certification.
- Training in conflict resolution or customer service, especially in animal welfare contexts.
Additional Requirements & Flexibility
- The successful candidate must be willing to take on occasional tasks outside their core responsibilities as needed.
- The role requires adaptability as the adoption and foster programmes evolve.
- Must be willing to travel as needed to support the charity’s adoption, foster, and rescue initiatives, as well as to collaborate with partner organisations.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements: To support your work-life balance, we offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely.
- Meaningful work: Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.
- Opportunities for leadership: Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.
- Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values and respects all members.
How to Apply:
Before submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, please make sure that the essentials listed on Person Specification, Qualifications and Training are met. Thank you.
ROLDA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of stray dogs, ensuring they find loving and well-prepared homes. If you are passionate about dog welfare and have the skills to manage adoption and foster programmes, we would love to hear from you.
Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by advocating for them and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves.
This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than a page explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.
Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement will not be shortlisted.
Recruitment process timeline
30th March - Deadline for applications
31st March / 1st April - Applicants will be longlisted
3rd / 4th April - Informal interviews will take place via teams
9th / 10th April - Formal interviews will take place via teams
11th April - Candidate selected
All applicants will receive an email on 1st April 2025 whether successfully longlisted or not. Please check your spam folder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Summary
Are you an experienced project and relationship manager, passionate about changing the food system? You could soon be leading an exciting new programme to make hospital food in the UK healthier and more planet-friendly. You’ll support our Head of Programmes, carrying out a wide range of tasks, including securing new partnerships with hospital trusts, providing advice on menus, managing relationships, and collecting data to measure the impact of the programme. You’ll develop and deliver an effective strategy, starting with a pilot project with one NHS Trust before rolling the strategy out across the country.
Hospital Plates is the sister programme to our successful School Plates programme. Since the launch of School Plates in 2018, we’ve supported over 90 major school caterers, responsible for the food in over 8,000 schools, feeding over 1.3 million children every day, helping almost 50 million school meals become meat-free or plant-based. Our plan is to replicate this scale of impact in the hospital sector, using the experience and insights we’ve gained within schools.
Reporting directly to our Head of Programmes, you’ll also work closely with our School Plates team including our Programme Coordinators and Chef Trainers, as well as our Public Health Lead, Communications Manager, Director, and the rest of our team.
We’re looking for someone to join our team for 3 days a week with the potential for the hours to increase over time.
Job Details
Job title: Programme Manager, Hospital Plates
Reporting to: Head of Programmes, UK
Location: Remote (home-based, with some travel within UK)
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata (based on 1.0 FTE)
Responsibilities
- Create a clear and effective strategy for delivering impactful menu change in UK hospitals.
- Launch and complete a pilot of the programme, managing the process from the start.
- On successful completion of the pilot, roll out the programme across the rest of the country.
- Conduct outreach to hospital trusts to build a network of contacts, engage new partners, and manage and develop these relationships.
- Coordinate with a range of different stakeholders within hospitals and trusts, including catering teams and nutritionists.
- Collaborate with other organisations in support of healthier and sustainable hospital food.
- Develop a range of resources and templates for hospitals and trusts to support and guide them through the programme.
- Contribute ideas for developing recipes that meet the nutritional guidelines for hospital food.
- Work with the School Plates Awards Coordinator to develop an equivalent menu awards scheme for hospital food.
- Work with our chef trainers to deliver presentations and training to hospital staff, including organising and promoting sessions, liaising with trusts/hospitals and attendees, presenting, and collating feedback.
- Measure the impact of our work for ongoing programme evaluation, supporter communications, and funding proposals.
- Develop an excellent understanding of the hospital food landscape, and the nutritional guidelines for hospital food.
- Update and maintain an accurate database of activity with our partners/hospital trusts.
- Represent ProVeg UK on calls, in meetings, and at events, including some public speaking.
- Work closely with our Communications Manager to produce engaging new content, including video content, for social media, and the website.
- Support the Head of Programmes with any other projects or tasks, as needed.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven track record in project and relationship management.
- Experienced in planning and delivering presentations.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to write effectively for a range of audiences.
- Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.
- Proactive with initiative and drive.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Solution-focused and resilient.
- Confident in creating basic spreadsheets and slide decks.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and small but fast-growing non-profit work environment.
- Ability to work well unsupervised, with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.
- Passionate about food systems change and alignment with our vision and mission.
- Based in the UK, and willing to travel within the UK to represent the team and programme at meetings, events, and trainings.
Desirable
- Experience of working within hospital food.
- Experience of liaising with local authorities, hospitals, hospital trusts or public sector bodies.
- Experience of working in the food, health or environmental sector.
- Experience in the field of nutrition, including an interest in plant-based nutrition.
- Experience of recipe development and analysing nutritional data.
- Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Benefits of working with us
- A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
- Provision of a work laptop.
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
- Career development support.
- Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
- We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
- And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?
Application deadline: 20th April 2025
Start date: From May/June 2025
Application process and timeline
Please submit your application using our online form - including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.).
The recruitment process consists of two rounds: 1): an online trial task; 2): an interview with the Head of Programmes and Public Food Lead/Director.
- Application deadline: 20th April 2025
- Online trial task: sent to longlisted candidates during week of 21st - 25th April 2025
- Interviews: 7th & 8th May 2025
- Start date: From May/June 2025