Evaluation manager and research manager jobs
Are you passionate about improving health and social care experiences? Join Picker as an Operations Process Administrator and play a key role in supporting programmes that make a real difference to people’s lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth delivery of impactful projects across our Picker Programmes and Learning & Development teams. You’ll help ensure an excellent customer experience and support the development of efficient internal processes that underpin our work. We’re looking for someone who brings strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset. You’ll be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
Salary: £25,307 to £28,524 per annum, plus benefits
Contract period: Permanent
Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours)
Reporting to: Operations Process Manager
Team: Portfolio, Marketing and Communications
Location: Oxford / up to 100% remote working in line with Picker's Home and Remote Working Policy (must be based in the UK)
Closing Date: 3rd October 2025
Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you're interested.
In this Role
In this role you will:
- Support the successful delivery of programmes of work
- Maintain accurate and compliant project documentation in line with internal standards and external regulatory requirements
- Monitor programme progress and contribute to internal and external reporting activities
- Assist in building and quality assuring surveys within software packages
- Provide logistical and administrative support
- Create and maintain action plans, tracking progress to ensure timely updates and task completion
- Contribute to the creation, updating and maintenance of process documentation and templates
- Support the development and implementation of administrative processes and file/folder systems
- Liaise with team members and stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into process improvements
- Assist with cross-functional initiatives and support the Operations Process Manager in delivering process improvements
About you
You will have:
- Experience in administrative process development and documentation management
- Experience of organising and maintaining accurate records
- Ability to confidently manage sensitive/confidential data
- Knowledge of project management principles and systems
- Experience of creating structured action plans and tracking progress
- Ability to work independently within set guidelines and proactively seek review and approval
- Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills
- A collaborative working style and ability to work with colleagues at all levels
- Proficient IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook
- Relevant experience gained through work or academic studies
This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description for further details.
About Picker Institute Europe
Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.
We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.
Working with us
Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact. We work to understand, measure and improve the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to help providers deliver better care. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of health and care services, then Picker could be the place for you.
Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.
To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
- Convenient Oxford location with free parking
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus eight public holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
- Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
- Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
- Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
- Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee loan scheme (rental deposits, UK work visas, season ticket, emergency)
- Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team
The highest quality person centred care for all, always

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About Screen Share
Screen Share is the UK’s leading refugee digital inclusion charity. We invest in the digital capability of refugees and people seeking asylum by providing the tools, training and opportunities they need to thrive in education, work and community life. Our vision is a future where every refugee in the UK has the digital tools and support to flourish in a connected world.
Over the past four years, we have supported more than 3,000 refugees with devices, connectivity, and training. Our 2026–2030 strategy commits us to scaling our impact to reach 5,000 refugees across the UK every year, embedding refugee leadership, and ensuring Screen Share is an effective and sustainable full-service digital inclusion service for refugees for as long as needed.
This role is funded for 1 year with the high likelihood that funding will continue beyond the grant period. We are also awaiting a response for 2 significant funding applications which will expand the programme.
Personal Profile
This is a leadership role at a pivotal moment in Screen Share’s journey. The role is funded to deliver our current Digital Skills programme, with a strong focus on quality, impact and evaluation. At the same time, we are awaiting the outcome of several significant funding applications. If successful, these will enable us to expand the programme quickly, positioning the postholder as the Head of a national digital skills programme with a larger team and greater leadership remit.
You will be a dynamic and strategic leader, passionate about digital inclusion and refugees. You bring structured programme management (clear processes, monitoring & evaluation, budget oversight) combined with empathy, cultural sensitivity and the ability to motivate others. You will be excited
You will thrive in a fast-moving and growing charity where flexibility and initiative are vital. You will embed refugee leadership at the heart of our work, co-designing with lived experience. You will also represent Screen Share externally, building partnerships with corporates, councils and charities, raising the profile of refugee digital inclusion nationally.
We particularly welcome applications from those with experience of migration.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
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Lead the design and strategic direction of our Digital Skills programme, Ensure the service we are providing is high-quality, impactful, trauma-informed and aligned with Screen Share’s 2026–2030 strategy.
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Oversee the onboarding and support of hundreds of refugees looking to develop digitally, including supporting with the development of their Independent Learning Plan’s and journeys through Digital Champions
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Recruite, coordinate and support our digital champions and staff to provide high-quality online and in-person classes, 1:1 support and effective sign-posting
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Maintain oversight of multiple Screen Share digital skills projects delivered over multiple locations.
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Trial innovative digital inclusion tools and approaches.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
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Design and oversee comprehensive impact measurement and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure the programme is most effective
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Produce clear, data-centered programme and impact reports (quantitative and qualitative) for existing and prospective funders and partners
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Embed continuous learning and client reflections into programme design and improvement.
People & Volunteers
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Recruit, train and support Digital Champions and volunteers in a trauma-informed way
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Line-manage staff kindly and calmly as the team grows
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Embed refugee leadership and lived experience in programme design, delivery and iteration
Partnerships & Fundraising
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Support our Outreach team in building and maintaining strong partnerships with our corporate, charity and government partners
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Represent Screen Share to external stakeholders including corporates and charity partners with professionalism and credibility.
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Explain and facilitate our Digital Skills employee engagement package for corporates and businesses in a safe and professional manner
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Collect and report detailed programmatic data and case studies for fundraising bids and corporate partnership proposals.
Finance, Safeguarding & Compliance
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Hold accountability for the Digital Skills programme budget, reporting regular updates to the CEO
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Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and H&S policies.
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Oversee the prompt and accurate reporting of safeguarding incidents to Screen Share’s DSL, and contribute to the development of our safeguarding as an essential element of our work
Personal Specification
Essential
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Significant experience in charity programme management, with a strong preference for experience in the digital inclusion, adult education or refugee support sector
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Proven ability to manage teams of staff and volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds
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Experience working directly with refugees/asylum seekers OR deep expertise in digital inclusion and commitment to learning from refugee experience.
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Strong monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills and experience
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Financial management experience (budgets, reporting).
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Experience supporting fundraising through impact reporting and case studies.
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Experience managing, training and motivating staff and volunteers.
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Excellent relationship-building skills across sectors.
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Strategic thinker with strong organisational and collaborative skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Commitment to Screen Share’s mission and values.
Desirable
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Experience scaling programmes across multiple sites/regions.
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Familiarity with corporate volunteering or “train the trainer” models.
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Knowledge of digital skills curricula, programmes and digital inclusion sector
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As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust’s mission is to help survivors to overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse.
We are seeking a Counselling Manager to lead our clinical services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapeutic professional to combine clinical practice with leadership, safeguarding, and project management.
If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children’s lives in your fundraising career, supported by a committed and evidence-led fundraising team, then please do get in touch.
About Woman's Trust
The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from trauma. We supported 833 women and children last year, with a current income target of £1.25m (growing to £1.4m in 2026-2027) and 36 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
You will be joining the Woman’s Trust Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy 2022-2027, to double our income and the number of women we support each year. Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
About you and how to apply
As a skilled and compassionate counselling manager, aligned with our feminist ethos and the needs of our service users, you will bring experience in leading counselling services, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support for women affected by domestic abuse. You will have experience in managing counsellors and/or volunteers, providing clinical supervision, and ensuring best practice across service delivery. You will be able to oversee the full cycle of service management, including monitoring outcomes, safeguarding, and compliance, while also contributing to service development and innovation in line with our strategic priorities.
If you are looking at the next step in your career into management, whilst making a real impact on women's and children’s lives, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge relevant to this post.
Closing date: 30 September 2025.
Interview date: w/c 6 October 2025.
This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities.
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Job Title: Engagement Manager
Reference Number: V555
Location: Dumfries and Galloway - West - Home and Community working
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 31st March 2026
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: FTE £25,625 (Part time as advertised £12,813)
DBS/PVG: PVG Required
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Kim Maxwell – Delivery Leader
Closing date: Monday 22nd September – we reserve the right to close this application early if we receive sufficient applications
Interview Date/s: TBC
Anticipated start date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Dumfries and Galloway, working specifically in the West of the region. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.
As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers to securing a positive pathway. This will include barrier identification and removal, supporting pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area.
You will identify, develop, and manage partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the West of Dumfries and Galloway, building an effective presence within the third sector locally. You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with charity partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of those we support. You will also support the creation of strong referral pathways into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision
Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details:
• Engaging directly with people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each person, and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with referral partners such as The Council, DWP, SDS etc to ensure a steady stream of referrals are received.
• Identifying, creating and developing relationships with new charity partners or agencies to provide bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities. These opportunities will support the individuals supported to gain experience, confidence and support them on route to a positive destination.
• Supporting with funding applications and opportunities
• Researching and engaging with partners to provide required coverage of placement sector.
• Managing the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate.
• Ensuring monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule. Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders.
• Ensuring all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and across Dumfries and Galloway.
• Contributing to the wider Volunteering Matters staff teams, upholding our values at all times.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for an interim Funding Manager, or Consultant to support a London based charity ASAP for 3 months, on a 3 day per week basis.
The client is being open to how this could work, so we are considering a temp timesheet basis, paid hourly/daily at £146.10 per day plus holiday, as a direct employee at £38k, or as a freelance consultant at £200 per day, billed directly.
This is a list of what they are looking to cover however, this is for the permanent role, so unlikely you will cover everything in this list.
Funding
Set up funds on their CRM system, tracking opportunities, applications, outcomes, reporting requirements.
Support the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy, with specific focus on, grants, trusts and funds and service delivery contracts, while considering how to expand individual giving, online fundraising and developing corporate relations.
Income planning, including identifying, prioritising and scheduling funding opportunities.
Preparing and submitting proposals and tenders to donors, trusts and funds and government and local government contractors.
Exploring opportunities for commercial income stream development.
Preparing and submitting donor reports
Management of potential Funding Officer, allocating tasks, providing access to data as well as support and quality assurance for proposal and report preparation.
Impact
Use our data management system for analysis programme scale, reach, gender and ethnicity data for volunteers and service users.
Improving impact assessment, data analysis and communication of impact, specifically for three programme objectives (wellbeing, connectedness, and goal setting skills).
Supporting the development of a case study library in line with strategic objectives and target audience
Research and evaluation, looking at long term and wider impacts
Developing a structure for assessment and analysis of volunteer impact and experience
Annual report preparation.
Management of Social Media Consultant, overseeing monthly planning meetings with team, using Unfold data for output, signing off material, overseeing adherence to ToR
If you would like to find out a bit more about this role, please apply for more details.
Location: York office or national
Join the UK’s Largest STEM Volunteering Programme – Make a National Impact
Are you passionate about STEM education and creating opportunities for young people? Do you want to oversee national programmes that connect businesses, universities, and volunteers with schools across the UK?
We’re looking for an experienced and visionary careers and enrichment programme lead to oversee the operational delivery of the STEM Ambassador Programme – the UK’s largest STEM volunteering programme, engaging nearly 28,000 volunteers from over 5,000 organisations.
Reporting to the Head of Skills & Partner Engagement, the STEM Ambassadors Delivery Lead will ensure that we deliver a high impact, UK wide STEM volunteering programme providing millions of young people with inspiring careers and enrichment opportunities.
You will be responsible for programme monitoring, reporting to government, liaison with regional delivery partners and connecting the internal departments which contribute to the programme’s success.
About Us
STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.
To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences.
We lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.
The Role
This crucial role will be accountable for the efficient operational management of the STEM Ambassador programme, as well as leading improvements and innovation of the customer experience of all stakeholders engaging with the programme.
The role is broad and varied covering financial oversight, milestones and KPI monitoring, reporting and data analysis, programme innovation and external promotion.
Your success in this role will contribute positively to building STEM Learning’s reputation as ‘the partner of choice’ for STEM outreach and increase our network of supporters wanting to engage in and support STEM.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will be results focused, with the ability to think analytically and strategically and respond creatively to challenges. Your proven project management and organisation skills will enable you to manage competing priorities to achieve optimum results.
You will have experience of the careers and skills sector, having played a key operational role in overseeing the operations of a large and complex careers programme.
With excellent relationship building and communication skills, you will need to demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including managing their expectations.
As a visible and supportive leader, you will work effectively with remote colleagues, and be able to manage change and build resilience within teams. As well as working as part of a team, you will equally be able to work on your own initiative.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a high level of personal resilience who is able to relish a challenge, to deliver impact within a complex education and skills landscape.
The role holder will be required to undertake some UK travel and occasional overnight stays. Flexibility of working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role at key times.
Next Steps
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 6th October 2025
1st Stage Interviews: Wednesday 15th October 2025 (online)
2nd Stage Interviews: Tuesday 21st October (in person in York)
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About Theirworld
Founded 23 years ago, Theirworld has grown to become a leading global children’s charity committed to the best start in life for children and young people by ending the education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation.
If you care about issues like climate change, gender equality, inclusion, helping refugees and ensuring the voices of young people are represented at all levels of decision-making, then education is the key to unlocking big change in these areas. If you want to make change happen, join us!
We believe in unlocking big change from a supportive and inclusive environment. This is why we now have an innovative four-day-working-week which sees all employees working Monday to Thursday with the office closed on most Fridays.
This is in addition to hybrid working with most staff taking at least one day a week based in the office.
Other benefits include:
• Regular in-house training
• Travel
• Central London location: 5 mins from Liverpool St Station and Shoreditch High Street
• Highly competitive salaries, plus more
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home office expense allowance
• Life Insurance
• Season ticket loan scheme
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and technically astute Project Manager to join our Projects team. This role will oversee projects that use artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve education access, equity, and outcomes across the three pillars of Theirworld’s work: Best Start in Life, A Safe Place to Learn, and Skills for the Future.
The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of innovative pilots, including projects that explore how AI and technology can equip children and youth with the competencies, digital fluency, and adaptive skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. You will manage local partnerships, steer experimentation, and ensure robust learning cycles that contribute to Theirworld’s pilot-to-scale strategy.
This role is ideal for someone who seeks greater depth of knowledge, impact-driven, and excited to shape how emerging technologies can accelerate educational equity in low-resource settings.
This role is for maternity cover but with the possibility of extension.
Main Responsibilities
Project Management
• Manage a diverse portfolio of education projects across Theirworld’s three pillars – Best Start in Life, A Safe Place to Learn, and Skills for the Future, with an emphasis on those leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
• Oversee programme planning, budgeting, delivery, reporting and learning for projects, ensuring milestones are met, partners are supported, and learnings are captured.
• Lead on the implementation of projects that apply digital or AI driven solutions to improve learning outcomes, particularly within the Skills for the Future pillar.
• Ensure all projects are inclusive and aligned with Theirworld’s cross-cutting vital areas: gender, inclusion, climate, health & nutrition, and peace & security.
AI for Future Skills
• Identify and manage projects that apply AI tools to build transferable, digital, and job-relevant skills for youth.
• Explore and test the potential of AI to personalise learning, support educators, and close skills gaps in marginalised communities.
• Ensure ethical, context sensitive, and inclusive use of AI in education projects, especially for girls, children with disabilities, and crisis-affected learners.
Partner Management and Grant Oversight
• Lead relationships with local delivery partners, edtech companies, and civil society organisations to co-deliver impactful projects.
• Draft and manage contracts and reporting templates; support partners with MEL frameworks aligned with pilot-to-scale goals.
• Conduct partner check-ins, manage grants, track spending, and ensure timely reporting and adaptive learning.
Learning and Contribution to Strategy
• Document and disseminate learnings and emerging insights on AI in education.
• Contribute to Theirworld’s knowledge assets and participate in knowledge sharing platforms and global convenings.
• Support scale strategies by contributing to replication toolkits and packages based on pilot results.
Cross-Team Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Theirworld, including development, campaigns, advocacy, communications, and research teams, to ensure alignment, maximise impact, and foster shared learning.
• Actively contribute to cross-organisational initiatives, helping integrate projects into wider strategic objectives.
• Engage with our Development and Fundraising team to identify and support the cultivation of potential funders and supporters for the project pipeline
• Provide additional support to the Director of Programmes and other team members as required to ensure the smooth delivery of projects and organisational priorities.
Experience, Skills and Character
• 5 - 7 years of experience in education, edtech, or AI-for-development projects.
• Proven project management experience delivering initiatives in partnership with local organisations, NGOs, or tech providers.
• Strong understanding of education systems, future skills development, and how technology (especially AI) can support them.
• Confident managing project budgets, reporting cycles, and monitoring frameworks.
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical innovation in education.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and mission-driven environment.
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This new role will focus on driving business development and fundraising opportunities, and ensuring robust contract administration across METRO's HIV services. Reporting to the Head of HIV or Director of Services, the Senior Manager (HIV Services): Business Development and Team Coordination plays a vital role in strengthening the sustainability and effectiveness of METRO's HIV services.
The post holder will support the development of funding proposals and bids, build and maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, and partners, and contribute to fundraising activity to secure the future of HIV services. Alongside this, the post holder will provide hands-on support to the team with contract management, producing high-quality data-led reports, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
This role acts as a bridge between delivery teams and METRO's leadership, being part of its Senior Management Team (SMT), and enabling services to thrive by ensuring contracts are well-managed, reports are accurate and timely, and opportunities for growth and sustainability are actively pursued.
Programme
METRO runs various HIV prevention and support services across London and the Southeast. These services include pan London and local HIV prevention services, HIV support services including advice and advocacy and family support, HIV peer mentoring and counselling services. Many of these services are delivered in partnership with agencies such as the GMIPartnership consisting of Spectra, Positive East, and our collaborations with THT, Positively UK and Africa Advocacy Foundation. Our services are also embedded in other sexual health partnerships, such as the SASH programme, which consists of our partnerships with Turning Point, London Friend and Naz. We also work with several NHS Trusts as part of our work with the London HIV Fast Track Cities programme and wider programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for volunteerism, along with strong organisational and communication skills?
Would you like to join an ambitious £10 million programme empowering volunteering initiatives across East and North Hertfordshire?
We’re seeking a Programme Coordinator to support the development and delivery of a new collaborative, cross-sector programme in East and North Hertfordshire, aimed at growing and sustaining volunteers across health and community settings.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative initiative that builds on the surge of volunteering for health we saw during the pandemic. With experience in project coordination or public engagement in the health, social care and/or VCFSE (voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise sector), the Programme Coordinator will support the Volunteering for Health programme delivery and engage with underrepresented groups in the local community.
Community Alliance (CABEH) is a growing organisation with an ambition to support the voluntary sector achieve meaningful change. This role is a key part of the wider Herts and West Essex Volunteering for Health Programme Team.
Essential skills, experience and personal attributes:
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as public health, community development, community engagement, social prescribing, and/or the Herts and West Essex VCFSE sector.
- Proven experience in supporting and coordinating projects, preferably within the VCFSE, health or social care sectors.
- Experience in research, data collection and analysis to inform project monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience in engaging with diverse communities.
- Excellent project coordination skills, including planning, monitoring, and reporting on project progress.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly to a range of audiences.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, working across different locations.
- Proficiency in using standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and commitment to promoting the welfare of vulnerable children, young people and adults.
- Understanding of equality and diversity principles and their application in the voluntary sector and health settings.
- A proactive and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing project needs and priorities.
- Commitment to promoting health equity and improving life chances through volunteer engagement.
- Ability to travel extensively across Hertfordshire as required for the role.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate project activities and events.
Other essential requirements:
- Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle for travel as required by the role
- Ability to work from both home, Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts hubs and office and the East & North Herts Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust office in the Lister Hospital, as well as attend meetings and events in various locations.
- Commitment to the values and policies of Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts, including equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
For more information, please visit our website.
Please submit a completed Application Form by Tuesday, 30th September 2025 at 12pm.
This post will be employed by Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts.
We support local voluntary organisations, empower community groups, build local partnerships and improve residents’ lives.

Do you want to use your research skills to influence real change?
The Race Equality Foundation is an evidence-based charity working to dismantle systemic racism and improve outcomes for Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities across the UK. We generate and share knowledge, influence policy and practice, and deliver programmes that make a tangible impact.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Researcher or Senior Researcher who is passionate about using evidence to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, reflective, and inquisitive, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Foundation’s research and policy work.
You will develop and lead projects exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences, identifying and sharing good practice, and developing potential solutions. Central to the way we work are intersectional and participatory approaches that place the voices of those with lived experience at the heart of our research, and you will be instrumental in embedding these principles in the projects you manage.
As part of the role, you’ll also take a leading role in disseminating findings to diverse audiences, influencing policy and practice, and developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including central and local government, funders, and voluntary and community sector partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful research, inform systemic change, and be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to tackling racial inequality.
Why work with us?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to racial justice. We offer:
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Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
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Above-statutory employer pension contributions
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Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) to support your wellbeing
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Opportunities to work on impactful, high-profile research projects
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A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment
How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 13th October 2025
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
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!
Join Operation Smile UK as our new Communications & Content Officer, where you’ll craft powerful stories that elevate our mission, spark fundraising, and shape our brand across digital and print channels. If you’re passionate about storytelling, campaign coordination, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Communications and Content Officer supports the delivery of engaging and effective communications across Operation Smile UK’s channels. The postholder will create and coordinate content that raises awareness, supports fundraising, and strengthens the organisation’s profile in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Content creation and content management
- Working with the Senior Communications Manager, research, draft, and edit compelling content for the UK website, newsletters, and print materials.
- Support the reimagining of existing content to ensure messaging is fresh, relevant, and audience-led.
- Collate and maintain a library of case studies, stories, and assets for use across teams.
- Ensure brand voice and tone are consistently applied across all communications.
Digital and organic social media
- Develop and maintain a social media content calendar which supports our Communications Strategy and liaise with our Social Media Freelancer to plan and approve posts.
- Contribute to the delivery of multi-channel campaigns, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to create assets and meet deadlines.
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on content performance, identifying opportunities for growth and engagement.
Campaign coordination
- Support the planning and scheduling of communications campaigns like World Smile Day and advertising events like our annual carols concert.
- Manage feedback processes to ensure the timely delivery of content and materials.
- Act as the first point of contact for all content requests from across the organisation.
Administration and finance
- Collate quotes for expenditure and liaise with suppliers as required.
- Track invoices, ensuring coding is accurate and amounts match agreed quotes.
- Maintain organised systems for content workflows, approvals, and campaign schedules.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Gather engagement and performance metrics from all channels.
- Provide regular reports to the Senior Communications Manager.
- Suggest improvements to optimise performance and impact.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Research and Programmes Coordinator role involves:
- Overseeing administrative tasks for all research projects
- Supporting the Programme Development Team Lead in management of all research projects
- Liaising with the Support Coach team to connect with facilitators/parents for data collection e.g. supporting with the running of focus groups
- Using Kids Matter’s CRM to confidently record communication with consultants and Research Assistants
- Supporting the data gathering process for all our evaluation data including maintaining data integrity by performing regular data audits and cleaning parent data ready for the Research Assistants to analyse
About you
Are you organised with good attention to detail? Do you enjoy supporting others and having a varied workload? Can you prioritise and manage your time effectively? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Research and Programmes Coordinator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 29th September 2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you organised, detail-focused, and passionate about making a difference?
Join the Race Equality Foundation, a national charity working to tackle racism and improve the lives of Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities. We produce cutting-edge research, influence policy, and deliver innovative programmes that create real change.
We are looking for someone who wants to use their developing administrative and research skills to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, methodical and curious, you will support the research and policy related work of the Race Equality Foundation.
From organising interviews and roundtable discussions, to facilitating online and in person meetings, and ensuring high quality record keeping and data management; you will be crucial to the Foundation’s work in exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences and developing solutions.
Key to the way we work are both intersectionality and participatory approaches that centre the voices of those with lived experience, and you will facilitate this in the projects you work on. You will support our dissemination activities to a range of audiences, and our relationships with stakeholders, including central and local government and our voluntary and community sector partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to tackling racial inequality.
Why work with us?
At the Race Equality Foundation, you’ll join a passionate team that values inclusion and wellbeing. We offer:
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Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
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Above-statutory employer pension contributions
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Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) for health and wellbeing support
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment
How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 5pm
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About GNDR
We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of 2,010 member organisations across 132 countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.
About the role
GNDR is seeking a motivated and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as Head of Fundraising, Impact and Communications on a full-time basis for a fixed-term maternity cover of one year.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving forward GNDR’s fundraising and communications strategy, increasing our reach, impact, and income in alignment with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
You will lead a fully integrated function spanning fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and communications. This includes ensuring a joined-up and collaborative approach to consistent, distinctive messaging and engagement activities. These efforts underpin successful fundraising outcomes and support GNDR’s wider organisational goals – particularly our work in influencing policy and engaging external decision-makers.
This maternity cover role comes at an exciting moment in GNDR’s journey. We are currently evaluating our existing strategy and designing a new five-year organisational strategy that will unlock fresh opportunities to deepen our impact, extend our reach and amplify our global voice.
The successful candidate will play an essential role in ensuring our fundraising, MEAL and communications operations remain strategically aligned and fully responsive to this evolving context.
Overall scope of the role
The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:
- Sustainability and income growth
- Effective donor relations
- Funding proposals
- Impact measurement
- External communications
- Training and capacity building
- Leadership and governance
- Line management and team development
Candidate requirements
We are ideally looking for candidates who have the following core skills and experience:
- Fundraising & Communications: Proven success securing funding from donors, trusts and foundations, with strategic experience in NGO fundraising and communications
- Leadership & Strategy: Strong team leadership, capacity building, and strategic planning skills within humanitarian or development contexts
- Interpersonal & Cultural Agility: Excellent communicator, culturally sensitive, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced, diverse environments
- Project & Proposal Delivery: Skilled in developing proposals, and producing high-quality reports and budgets
- Technical & Analytical Skills: A sharp analytical mindset and strong decision-making capabilities
- A strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and alignment to GNDR’s core values
Eligibility
We are accepting applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. Candidates will need to be able to travel internationally when necessary.
This role will be predominantly remote. However, we are currently piloting a revised hybrid working model for our UK-based team, which includes monthly in-person meetups at a flexible workspace in London. This arrangement remains subject to the outcome of the ongoing consultation, with the trial period scheduled to conclude at the end of October.
Please note that all offers of employment at GNDR are conditional and subject to satisfactory background checks.
We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the job specification below.
A full Job description is attached, or please visit our website.
Salary
The gross annual salary for this role is £56,098 per annum based on working full-time.
This is a one year, fixed-term full time contract.
Start date
We are ideally looking for candidates who are available to start in November 2025. However, we recognise that availability may vary due to individual notice periods, and we are happy to accommodate some flexibility where possible.
How to apply
Please submit an up to date copy of your CV (max. two A4 pages) and a Cover Letter (max. one A4 page) outlining skills and experience relevant to the role by email to HR. Please include in the subject of the email, the following: “Application for the Head of FRIMCO role”.
Please note: we are unable to accept incomplete applications.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. Full contact details are availble on our website, please follow the link below.
Interview
Week commencing 13 October
Please note: The interview process usually consists of two online stages which may include a role-specific task. Interviews are typically conducted by a panel of two to three members, including the Hiring Manager. Applicants are encouraged to advise us of any adjustments required to ensure the whole recruitment process is accessible and equitable.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of the society and communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, LGBTQIA+ and individuals with disabilities. We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that every candidate brings and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible for individuals of all needs and abilities. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. Contact information are available on our website.
Find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our website.
Our benefits and wellbeing
At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations.
Find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits by visiting our website.
Flexible working
In order to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process. As a global organisation, most staff work remotely depending on their role and location.
If you have any questions on any of the above information or if you have any specific requirements that would enable you to participate more fully in the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. All contact information are available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role
The Public Experience Producer will play a key role in growing and diversifying audiences by delivering innovative, high-quality, and engaging programmes, events, and interpretation. These experiences will reflect the unique stories of the SS Great Britain (SSGB), draw on new research, respond to community relevance, and align with wider trends in the visitor economy. The key objective of this post is to increase footfall, generate new revenue, and strengthen SSGB’s reputation as a leader in the cultural and heritage landscape while continuing to deliver a high-quality experience across all visitor touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver dynamic cultural and educational programming including events, workshops, festivals and experiences across the year.
- Programme and coordinate talks, tours, and collaborations such as BI Talks and guest speaker events.
- Manage and develop living history experiences, including training for interpreters and volunteers, storytelling performances and scripts.
- Collaborate with the Estates and Operations team to maintain high standards of visitor experience, including upkeep of digital exhibits, interactive elements, and sensory features.
- Work with Brunel Institute to ensure core interpretation elements are produced to a high standard and accessible for all audiences.
- Work closely with Learning and Community teams to ensure inclusive and accessible programming.
- Contribute to evaluation, reporting, and communications support for public programmes.
- Draft and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers, artists, and performers.
- Coordinate event logistics including set-up, technical support, and volunteer involvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing creative ideas for visitor-focused programmes, including storytelling, activities, set dressing, and live interpretation.
- Selecting and working with entertainers, artists, re-enactors, and volunteers to support the public programme.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure programmes meet creative and strategic goals.
- Identifying and developing themes, characters, and stories for public engagement.
- Liaising with communities to actively diversify audiences and ensure relevance.
- Managing projects from conception to evaluation, including writing briefs, setting deadlines, and delivering outcomes.
- Ensuring our core interpretation offer is delivered to a high standard and constantly improving in line with visitor experience trends and advancements.
- Overseeing and training our cohort or costumed volunteers.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in developing and managing public programmes from start to finish.
- Strong understanding of audience development and inclusive programming.
- Ability to adapt research and historical content into compelling, participatory experiences and interpretation.
- Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate and implement innovative ideas.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.