Help us shape the future of Manchester for children and young people.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic third sector leader who is passionate about securing great outcomes for children and young people and can develop a programme of activities and support that consistently delivers meaningful and sustainable impact across the city.

The successful applicant will oversee the development and implementation of Young Manchester’s work supporting the youth and play sector in Manchester, focused on supporting our membership offer, grant making and network support across the city and building strong and strategic partnerships locally and nationally.

The postholder will ensure that children and young people are shaping Young Manchester’s work, in order to maximise opportunities for young people.

There is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.

Are you an experienced policy professional looking for a new challenge? We are looking for someone to help lead an exciting and varied programme of work in medical regulation.

The GMC helps to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors.  We support them in achieving and exceeding those standards, and take action when they are not met. 

The role of the Regulation Policy Team (RPT) is to lead the GMC’s development of policy with cross-organisational implications; support the organisation to reach a more coordinated approach to the application of policy and the development of our regulatory model and regulatory reform; and manage our interactions with major public inquiries affecting professional regulation.

Main Responsibilities

This is a changing and challenging policy environment in which you will need to be able to understand complex policy and political issues, and their implications for how we regulate. As one of two Heads of Section within RPT your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the GMC’s work on managing our engagement with reviews and public inquiries

• Lead a number of major policy portfolios within the team

• Jointly  lead and oversee the team’s management and communication structures.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Excellent leadership and staff management skills, with an ability to motivate and lead staff within a dynamic, changing environment

• An ability to lead policy change in a complex and sensitive political environment, working within statutory frameworks and legal and procedural requirements

• An ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels, and key external stakeholders, including developing and managing relationships and networking effectively

Benefits

By working at the GMC, you will receive a generous pension scheme with a 15% employer contribution, private medical insurance and numerous discounts from eating out, travel and annual gym memberships.

We champion internal growth and development by providing great career opportunities to progress and advance. Working with your line manager, you’ll create a personal development plan to support you with enhancing your skills to hit your goals. We also offer coaching, workshops and online learning on everything from people manager essentials to managing your health and wellbeing.

The GMC strongly believes that diversity in backgrounds and experiences contributes to a broader perspective that consistently leads to us being a better regulator. We have made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750).

The Girls' Network are looking for a new Head of Fundraising & Communications, to join the small Senior Team running this award-winning national charity. We are looking for someone experienced in leading either or both areas, who is keen to work in both, to start as soon as possible, and help lead our bold vision for a world where no girls' future is limited.  You will be based from home, but ideally in one of the regions in which we operate (Sussex, South Coast, London, West Midlands, North East, North West).

Part time – 3 or 4 days per week (21 – 28 hours)
London, Manchester, Birmingham or Bradford with home working options
Permanent

Do you want to work for an organisation with an inspiring cause, an ambitious plan, and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? Join Refugee Action, where 98.5% of staff and volunteers feel proud to work or volunteer.

Refugee Action exists to help refugees and people seeking asylum who have survived some of the world’s worst regimes. After fleeing unimaginable horrors, they find themselves in a continued crisis in the UK, often homeless, living in poverty and unable to work. We provide these highly vulnerable, traumatised people with the support they need to live again with dignity. Then we help them build safe, happy, and productive lives in the UK. Our vision is that refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.

Our vision for a welcoming UK has never been more important. Last year almost 80 million people were displaced, the biggest refugee crisis since the World War Two. Add to this the most hostile Government we have ever faced, now’s the time to stand up for the rights of refugees.

Refugee Action aims to attract, retain and develop the highly skilled and engaged individuals in every area in which we work. We’re proud of our diverse workforce and values-based organisational culture.
We are looking for an empathetic and motivated Head of HR to lead our small HR team and join our Senior Leadership team. In this role you will:

• Lead and develop a HR function that enables Refugee Action to achieve its strategic aims by recruiting, managing and developing skilled and engaged staff.
• Oversee all operational and strategic HR activities.
• Promote and protect an inclusive organisational culture true to our values that supports anti-racism in all its forms (Our values are: with refugees & asylum seekers, collaboration, courage).
• Manage HR staff and support them in their development in their roles.
• Proactively collaborate with leaders and managers across the charity to ensure the effective support and management of staff.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience of working in a generalist HR management role with experience of developing and implementing HR practices, policies and systems.
• Experience of setting / contributing to HR strategy with experience of developing and overseeing HR workplans and budgets.
• Passion for delivering a high quality, efficient and highly empathetic HR service to an organisation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to create an inclusive culture of learning and collaboration with individuals and within the HR team.
• Commitment to the values of Refugee Action with the ability to embed these into HR processes and practices.
• A working knowledge of UK employment law sufficient to assess risk, develop compliant processes and provide high quality HR advise to senior managers.
• Experience and understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 10:00am Monday 1st November 2021
Interviews: Monday 15th November 2021 via zoom/teams

The Girls' Network are looking for a new Head of Programmes, to join the small Senior Team running this award-winning national charity. We are looking for someone experienced in leading programme delivery, to start as soon as possible, and help lead our bold vision for a world where no girls' future is limited. The role is home based, but ideally in one of our existing programme locations (London, Sussex, Portsmouth, West Midlands, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester) as there is a requirement to travel to meet the programme team. 

Head of Curriculum

£50,000

Full time (negotiable)

London, Manchester, Birmingham (with some remote working flexibility)

Unlocked Graduates is an award-winning organisation that aims to change the way we develop society’s future leaders, as well as how we think about prisons and prisoners by focusing on rehabilitation and addressing the damage and cost of reoffending.

The Role

This role presents a unique opportunity in the curriculum job market. As Head of Curriculum, you will oversee the design and development of an entire two-year programme of study that develops our participants into transformative prison officers and leaders. You will lead a team to produce a curriculum (in-person, digital and online) which will empower our participants with the knowledge and capabilities to work with prisoners to dismantle the damaging cycles of reoffending that are so costly to those individuals and broader society.

You will work closely with our recruitment and programme teams to ensure a seamless transition from their blue-chip recruitment experience, through their initial six-week training (Summer Institute) and onwards through the two-year leadership development programme. This includes their Master’s degree in Applied Custodial Leadership and their ongoing training throughout the two years. The goal of the programme is to enable Unlocked officers to maximise impact on the frontline in prisons and to drive change at an individual, prison and system-wide level.

You do not need prior knowledge of prisons or prison officer training to successfully take on this role. You will be supported by current and former prison service staff and have access to all the information and resources you require to build your knowledgebase quickly. You will be required to have a strong understanding of up-to-date research and evidence on how people learn and how to build practice into training.

It’s important that our resources are thoughtfully sequenced and research-informed. Our practice-based curriculum and pedagogy is built on the work of Doug Lemov, and the knowledge aspects of the curriculum are embedded in theories of explicit teaching rather than discovery learning for novice practitioners, as per the work of ED Hirsch. These theories will be therefore essential understanding for anyone taking on this role. As Head of Curriculum you will be responsible for championing and integrating
an evidence-led approach, for example challenging the ever-prevalent myth of learning styles as explained by Willingham.

You’ll be in charge of designing and implementing approaches to training that maximise learning and embody the Unlocked mission. This includes design of all of our online and face-to-face training suites, an online preparation unit, and required pre-reading. Another key element will be developing the train-the-trainer programme so our experienced prison officers can teach effectively. Upskilling these staff requires
expert understanding of teaching and learning and an ability to work with people who are novice trainers.

You will play a key role in the broader management of the MSc qualification, working closely with our university partner and ensuring quality and ongoing improvements take place. You will also line manage two full-time roles as well as one secondment and be responsible for motivating and developing these staff members.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button to be re-directed to our jobs portal.

Closing date: Monday 15th November, 9:00am

Job Title: Business Development Manager x 2

Reports to: Senior Business Development Manager

Location: 1 x based in Manchester and 1 x based in London

Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 for London

                                     £32,000 - £37,000 for Manchester

Terms: 5 days per week (37.5 hours)

Contract:                 Permanent

Overall Purpose of the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and lead on a national Business Development approach as Breaking Barriers embarks on expansion plans to Manchester and Birmingham and scaling up support in London to reach more people from a refugee background.

At Breaking Barriers, we put businesses at the heart of our mission to help refugees find meaningful employment. We have a portfolio of award-winning corporate partnerships including BNY Mellon, Gucci, Bank of America and Grant Thornton. Since 2015 we have delivered employment and education support to people of a refugee background in London and partnered with businesses to find solutions that get refugees into work. In 2021, we will embark on national expansion into two new regions, Manchester and Birmingham.

The focus of this Business Development role will be to develop and secure relationships with companies that will fund our work and hire local people from a refugee background.

To join us on this journey and drive forward our ambitious growth plans, we need passionate Business Development Managers with backgrounds in corporate fundraising and partnerships, and/or recruitment and/or B2B sales. You will be confident working autonomously, strategically, and creatively with an entrepreneurial spirit to kick start our regional expansion and/or grow our support in London. You will connect and build relationships that pair corporate social responsibility and hiring needs, with the skills and motivations of Breaking Barriers refugee clients.  

Working alongside the Senior Business Development Manager and Head of Corporate Partnerships supported by our strong track record in London, these new roles will be responsible for driving and securing new business relationships in London, Manchester and Birmingham.

You will need to take a data driven approach to make effective and strategic decisions and report back on outcomes whilst managing and growing a pipeline of business relationships. You will work  collaboratively with the Corporate Partnerships team in London and local Employment teams to be sensitive and focused on the needs of people from a refugee background. An excellent communicator and relationship builder you will be ambassador for Breaking Barriers in these new regions and championing the value of refugees. The success of the role will be measured on relationships with businesses that meet our funding and hiring needs to get refugees in meaningful and stable employment.  

Role Summary:

• To demonstrate the value to businesses in supporting and hiring refugees and partnering with Breaking Barriers.
• To build a pipeline of potential partners, secure and launch our work with businesses in London, Manchester and Birmingham,  focused on meaningful employment outcomes for refugees and strategic partnerships.
• Developing the tools, processes and relationships in these regions to secure and deliver partnership activity whilst working closely with colleagues in London, Manchester and Birmingham.  

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Identify and grow pipeline of target companies that will unlock partnerships that lead to funding and employment outcomes for Breaking Barriers refugee clients in London, Manchester and Birmingham.

• Cultivate and secure strong relationships with businesses and take ownership to launch new partnerships linked to securing funding and employment outcomes for our clients.
• Develop and implement sector strategies that align to CSR objectives, local job market trends, hiring needs and offer meaningful employment opportunities for refugees in the local area.
• Develop and deliver tailored and compelling proposals and pitches to secure support.
• Take responsibility and accountability in London, Manchester and Birmingham for proactively generating leads, building networks, making contacts and bringing in new partnerships, researching prospective corporate partners, conducting due diligence and building a pipeline of potential relationships.
• Work closely with the Employment team in London, Manchester and Birmingham to ensure you identify business opportunities that meet our refugee client needs, skills and aspirations, and that we have clear understanding of our client pool.
• Support the Senior Business Development Manager by bringing regional insight, ideas and recommendations to develop and grow the national strategy to Business Development and increase our impact for refugees across the UK.
• Accurately forecast and report business development outcomes in London, Manchester and Birmingham.
• Ensure Breaking Barriers’ aims and objectives are met, legal and other guidelines adhered to and that new partnerships align with Breaking Barriers’ principles and mission and policies.
• Represent Breaking Barriers as required in external meetings and events, champion the value of refugees and work collaboratively with colleagues in Manchester, Birmingham and London to drive our mission forward.

Essential knowledge, experience, skills and attitudes:

Technical

• Significant experience of securing new partnerships in the private or third sector, commercial and/ or charity sector
• You will have proven success in managing and developing relationships with senior decision makers and experience of working in a recruitment/sales team
• Experience of project managing large project with clear objectives and multiple stakeholders, internal and external.
• Understanding of the recruitment landscape in either Birmingham or Manchester

• A proven track record of converting prospects and managing partnerships, a track record of business development, cultivating relationships and meeting targets

• Experience of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting back on results/outcomes.
• Strong understanding of hiring and recruitment pathways along with awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion agendas.
• Strategic thinker – able to influence and bring others on a journey to inspire and deliver new partnerships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to adapt to difference audiences and effectively develop and influence external and internal relationships
• Ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Breaking Barriers’ objectives
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a pressured environment
• An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity – and the commitment to promote high standards of conduct, integrity and probity

Personal Specification

• A demonstrable passion for supporting refugees and marginaised groups.
• A highly proactive approach to researching and initiating new business opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, motivate, network and negotiate effectively, excellent ability to adapt approach and communication style with different audiences.
• A self-starter, able to work on own initiative where required / enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple competing deadlines in a complex environment.
• Creative problem solver, with exemplary relationship building and customer service skills
• A strong commercial understanding and outlook
• Excellent time management and project management skill, with the ability to complete multiple projects to meet often conflicting deadlines

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference and drive forward Business Development, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a CV and (a max) 500-word statement outlining:  Why you are interested in the role and what skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role. Please also specify your preference for London or Manchester based. 

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 
Applications close at midnight Sunday 31st October.

As we are recruiting for multiple roles we will be interviewing and reviewing applications on a rolling basis from 25th October, so please apply as soon as you can.

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high quality, person centred support services in over 65 Local Authorities and volunteers play an integral role within our charity.

Volunteers contribute to our vision of person-centred care, a diverse and inclusive workforce and opportunities for personal and professional development for all.

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual to join our Volunteering Team at our Head Office in Stockport.

This busy role will involve coordination of volunteers within services nationally; this will involve making contact with a range of services, helping them to find volunteers and ensuring volunteers are supported through the process. You will oversee the process from initial enquiry to ensuring candidates are interviewed and completing the pre-employment checks. You will then maintain excellent communication to ensure a positive experience for all our volunteers and services.

As part of the role you will also lead on development activities for volunteers and deliver some activities for service users (both virtually and locally in person) as part of our wider activities calendar. You will work closely with our Placement and Volunteers Manager to maintain our Investors in Volunteers accreditation.

The successful candidate will be skilled in effective communication, maintaining records, and effectively coordinating resources. They will also need to be well organised, hard working and flexible as this is a demanding role, working with multiple stakeholders/services and on project deadlines nationally. The successful candidate will also have an enthusiasm for working directly with people to create meaningful opportunities.

A genuine interest in and awareness of the wider social care sector is desirable. Continuous professional development will be provided but you must be able to work independently and flexibly to meet the goals and changing needs of the organisation.

You will be based at our friendly Stockport Head Office located in the town centre, within five minutes’ walk of Stockport train station, with the requirement for travel to services.

This year Creative Support is celebrating its 30th year of delivering care and support to individuals across England. You will be part of our Stockport based Head Office operation that has and will continue to work to provide not-for-profit based support that gives everyone the Opportunity to be themselves, the Choice to make decisions over their lives and advocates for the Wellbeing of everyone.

Creative Support is also a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation is an endowed grant-making trust, based in London founded by David Sainsbury in 1967. The organisation is one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts set up to provide funding for charitable causes. Gatsby works in areas that David Sainsbury and the Trustees are particularly passionate about and where they believe charitable funding can make a real difference. Gatsby's work currently relates to 6 key areas - Plant Science, Africa, Neuroscience, Public Policy, Education and Arts.

We are delighted to be supporting them secure a Programme Manager on a 3 Year FTC to lead an ambitious programme to help teachers in colleges, schools and training providers delivering technical education, including T-levels and apprenticeships. The newly created role will oversee this exciting and varied programme as you help define, shape and drive forward activity that will:

• Establish and support teacher expert groups for STEM technical education routes, which will have resource for subject-focused research including international study visits
• Develop curriculum teaching materials with sound pedagogical basis, informed by industry and editorial guidance from the expert teaching groups
• Offer national route conferences to share subject-specialist teaching expertise from across the UK and internationally

The successful candidate will have exceptional project management experience, managing a range of projects simultaneously, including full budget responsibility. You will have used evidence, analysis and communication skills to develop policy positions, sometimes of a highly technical nature and influence external and internal. Finally, you will have excellent management and communication skills, being able to adapt your style for different audiences.

To apply please submit your CV (2-3 pages) and a Supporting Statement (2 pages maximum). In your statement please explain why you are interested in this role, and how your skills and experience make you a good fit, referring to the Person Specification in this pack. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

About FareShare UK

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups. During 2020, we redistributed 113 million meals through our FareShare Regional Centres and our retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

About the Role

This important role has been created to support delivery of the FareShare strategy over the next three years and to develop innovative approaches to our work with the food industry which will further drive our growth and support the delivery of sustainable food volumes.  We have ambitious volume plans and, whilst there are still high volumes of surplus food going to waste in the food supply chain which we aim to access to drive this growth, we are in a challenging and dynamic environment for the food industry and we are operating alongside a number of commercial and charitable food redistribution organisations who also have equally ambitious plans.

Reporting to the Director of Food, and working closely with the other members of the Food Team, this role will co-ordinate and oversee delivery of the activities identified to deliver the Food strategic objective which is to be the food redistribution partner of choice.  It will identify and develop innovative approaches to accessing increased volumes from both existing and new food partners as well as considering engagement and collaboration within the sector, with trade bodies and other organisations engaged with the food industry e.g. waste companies, software houses etc. 

This role will have line management responsibility for the Food Trade Marketing Manager role which will be responsible for developing our industry facing comms through all channels, ensuring our partners remain engaged and motivated as well as raising FareShare’s profile through industry facing activities and supporting the engagement through trade bodies and other relevant organisations.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated, well organised individual able to use their insight and experience to add value to the work of the food team.  This role is a great opportunity to have real impact that will benefit your colleagues, our Network partners and, most of all, make a meaningful difference to the work of the 11,000 charities who rely on us to help them improve the lives of the beneficiaries they support

Main Responsibilities

• Strategy Delivery
• Project and Initiative Management
• Food Partner Experience and Industry Engagement
• People and Culture

Essential Criteria

• Successful track record of managing cross-functional projects to timescales and budgets, ensuring involvement of all key stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of securing new business and managing partnerships in the food industry
• Good working knowledge of the key players in the food industry and an appreciation of the ways of working in the food industry supply chain
• Understanding of the barriers to accessing surplus food
• Experience of negotiation to deliver win:win outcomes

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and interest in, FareShare’s mission
• Awareness of UK and global initiatives to reduce food waste
• Experience of managing direct reports

Competencies and behaviours

• Pro-active, organised and able to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise effectively with strong time management skills to ensure effective allocation of FareShare resources to cope with competing demands
• Ability to use own initiative working independently and responsibly
• Resourceful innovative problem solver
• Good numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication with effective presentation skills
• Good team player able to work collaboratively across teams with competing priorities
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Join our amazing team and help tackle food waste and get great quality surplus food to charities and communities groups across the UK.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution of 4% Life assurance -  group life scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working 

Closing Date: 31st October 2021

Interview Date: TBC

Survivors Manchester is currently looking for someone special, someone that has the passion to ensure that everything this amazing organisation does is of quality, that it remains authentic to its roots, and it continues to deliver on what male survivors want. Are you that person?

As our Volunteer & Community Development Worker, you will develop and deliver a quality assured, volunteer programme of therapeutic based, community support activities to male victims/survivors of sexual violence, alongside the direct delivery of Survivors Manchester services.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role, include:

• Lead the development of a volunteer programme.
• Manage and support the volunteer workforce and the ‘lived experience’ panel.
• Support the development of community based interventions.
• Deliver quality assured, therapeutic based, group and community support services.
• Accurately record group and community support interventions.

In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organisation, you will receive a competitive salary; annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays; company sick pay; Birthday annual leave; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of discount and benefit programmes.

Hybrid working options available

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national health and social care charity with a track record in providing person centred and empowering support services in over 70 Local Authorities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Co-ordinator to join our national Tendering Team, based at our Stockport Head Office, Greater Manchester.

As Bid Coordinator, your role will include:

• Evaluating tender opportunities and linking in with necessary teams/Managers
• Coordinating/attending tender development meetings
• Collating and researching necessary information
• Supporting tender submission, including completion of business information and proof reading
• Supporting with post submission requirements, such as interviews & presentations
• Effective follow up on actions, including coordination of meeting attendance

The role also offers great career development opportunities within tendering and business development based on skills and areas of interest.

As Bid Coordinator, you must be proactive and have a get up and go attitude. You will have excellent organisational skills, be able to coordinate resources and effectively utilise information. You will be a confident communicator, with a succinct and engaging style, and a high standard of customer service. Some knowledge/an interest in the health and social care sector more broadly will be beneficial. IT proficiency (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) is essential.

We are looking for someone who is diligent, reliable, and motivated by a fast-paced role with multiple deadlines and different tasks.

You will be based within our small, friendly and busy tendering team at our Head Office in Stockport town centre. Hybrid with home working is also available (please detail any requests or requirements your application to discuss at interview).

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

Hybrid and work from home options available

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national health & social care charity with a track record in providing person centred and empowering support services in over 70 Local Authorities.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a new or early career bid writer to join our national Tendering Team.

As a Junior Bid Writer you will work on the entire bid process, including initial appraisal and decision making, tender development, writing qualitative elements for submission and post-submission stages. You will engage with our operational and specialist teams to inform your writing, and be encouraged to use your own knowledge and ideas to create innovative tender proposals. As a team we have a strong culture of collaboration, supporting & proofing each other’s work. As a junior member of the team you will work on your own tenders as well as joint submissions, with active on the job mentoring.

You will be able to write clear, creative and aspirational submissions which reinforce our person centred approach to supporting vulnerable adults. You will have excellent writing & editing ability and strong analytical skills. You will also need to be organised, hard-working, able to use your initiative and work flexibly as this is a fast paced role.

We are looking for a writer who is passionate about the services we offer and has a genuine drive to create excellent submissions. You will need to have 1 years’ tendering experience within the health & social care sector, preferably in writing for a relevant service area such as mental health, learning disability, autism, older people, complex lives & social excluded groups.

Continuous professional development will be encouraged and supported, including structured pathways and opportunities to complete accredited training/qualifications.

We are a small, supportive and very busy national team, with a base at our friendly Stockport head office. There is scope for hybrid or full time home working in this role (please detail preference in your application to discuss at interview). 

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

Help us shape the future of Manchester for children and young people.

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate new member of the team to help Young Manchester grow in the coming months.

You will have a passion for children and young people and will be ambitious, creative and organized, with some experience of administration tasks – but you don’t need to have experience in the charity sector or formal qualifications.

The successful applicant will support a range of activity across the charity, with the opportunity to gain experience in a range of areas and develop and grow with the charity, supported by an experienced team and a range of training and support.

There is ample scope for the right applicant to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.