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Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
Registered Charity 
11 - 20
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to assist with the recruitment of a Challenge and Virtual Events Manager. This vital role focuses on developing innovative, engaging events that generate sustainable income, fostering new partnerships, and enhancing supporter engagement within the charity sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans that maximise income from challenge and virtual events.
- Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to boost participation and fundraising outcomes.
- Cultivate relationships with participants, supporters, and external partners through newsletters, online groups, and event coordination.
- Manage the delivery of existing events and conceptualise new ones to increase fundraising potential.
- Lead and supervise up to three team members, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Analyse processes and implement improvements to optimise event efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate financial records, producing reports to support decision-making and target tracking.
- Ensure all activities comply with policies, legal requirements, and best practice standards, including data protection and fundraising regulations.
- Foster collaboration across teams to identify new fundraising opportunities and maximise income streams.
- Undertake additional duties supporting the organisation’s fundraising objectives and sustainable growth.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in delivering and marketing large-scale events to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrable history of using insight to develop and evaluate new fundraising products and initiatives.
- Skilled in project planning, target setting, and achieving outcomes, both financial and non-financial.
- Strong relationship-building capabilities with internal teams and external partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity law, GDPR, and supporter data management.
- Creative thinker with adaptability to changing priorities and environment.
- Effective leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £35,900
- Location: Remote (UK based)
- Contract: Until April 2027
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
