Implementation manager jobs

Company Description

The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Manager to manage the monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of a high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of translational, clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Purpose 
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the post holder will work closely with the rest of the infrastructure team (especially the Programme Leads and Senior Research Managers who are responsible for the development and management of the infrastructure schemes), and with Data Analytics colleagues (who are responsible for designing systems for capturing, cleaning and presenting data), to manage the infrastructure reporting and evaluation activities. At an award level, you will develop, improve and maintain monitoring and reporting processes, and at a scheme level, you will implement monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches, including overseeing the delivery and/or commissioning of impact evaluations. You will support a wider programme around visibility and the strategic use of data within infrastructure, considering links to policy directives around Busting Bureaucracy, the developing NIHR digital strategy and system operability issues with NHS and University systems. 

You will be adept at dealing with an array of data sources (metrics, narrative and financial reporting information), have a good understanding of research impact, an understanding of the routes to achieving it, and how to apply monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches to generate insight that can evidence impact and support continuous improvement of scheme funding and support processes. You will have experience of managing complex projects, knowledge of the UK’s research environment and political agenda, and honed skills in stakeholder management. You will be a strategic thinker, capable of seeing the issues and solutions from a number of different stakeholder perspectives to see the bigger picture. You will be comfortable dealing with complexity and developing an approach to balance the needs of different stakeholders. You will be a team player, able to work in close partnership with a number of teams at NIHR and the DHSC.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage elements of the infrastructure monitoring processes: you will manage parts of the infrastructure reporting process both internally at the technical systems level and externally with users to support training and propose improvements. You will work with others to develop new reporting processes (for new awards), maintain existing annual and quarterly reporting, support the review of submitted reports by the team and the production of feedback, and drive process improvements through a continuous improvement cycle.

• Development of reporting outputs: support quantitative and qualitative data interrogation in projects across the infrastructure. Interrogating data to support strategic reviews, and, where feasible and appropriate, designing visual dashboards of progress using data collected and collated for reporting purposes. Also draw on award level reported data to feed into strategic scheme level evaluations and reviews, to produce impact case studies, and to feed into organisational level learning and reporting. This work will help articulate the contribution of the NIHR infrastructure to the wider health and social care system as well as feeding into broader NIHR initiatives such as the NIHR Impact Programme.

• Scheme reviews: support the delivery of scheme mid-term reviews and evaluations, working closely with the infrastructure team’s Senior Research Managers responsible for specific schemes and the central Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team to design and plan an appropriate review process for individual schemes.

• Stakeholder engagement: through appropriate stakeholder engagement, developing a sound understanding of data needs, minimising additional requirements of key stakeholders and understanding the types of reporting outputs/feedback that would provide the greatest utility for accountability and learning purposes. Proactively share key learnings across the infrastructure team and with wider stakeholder groups as appropriate.

• Flexible support to the team:  flexible approach to work tasks with ability to ‘muck in’ and provide support on additional tasks across the team during busy times.

Line Management:

• The post holder will be responsible for the line management of one Research Manager and will matrix manage other team members, where appropriate.

Qualifications

Experience and Technical Skills

Required Criteria: 

• A PhD degree in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience)
• Experience of implementation or management of monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches including impact assessment and reporting, ideally within health and care research
• Data collection, collation and analysis skills using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Current knowledge of the UK’s health and care research and policy landscape
• Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”
• Solutions orientated with evidence of delivering projects, requiring evidence synthesis, report writing and developing implementable recommendations

Desirable Criteria:

• Specialist training/knowledge in monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches and methods
• Experience of authoring high quality impact reports and case study reports for a variety of technical and general audiences
• Experience of developing electronic dashboards using visualisation tools such as Qlik Sense, Looker Studio or equivalents
• Line management and staff development experience

Key Competencies

• Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

Additional Information

Why work for us
Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research.

Salary & Benefits

• £48,600 - £51,300 per annum 
• Bonus - subject to company performance
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Benenden Healthcare
• Season Ticket Loan

This is a permanent, full time position.

NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. 

Application Process
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR. 

NB:Closing date for applications is 5pm 16th July, interviews to be scheduled from the 28th July to the 8th August.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership. 

The successful applicant will become part of a dynamic charity that is continuously learning and evolving, building on the foundations of over two decades of leading work to tackle prejudice and inspire community cohesion. You will join a small nurturing and committed team based in the centre of Bradford who are working with schools and communities across the country to make a difference. There is real scope for the successful candidate to shape their role alongside the Directors. For the right candidate we are open to exploring part-time and flexible working options.

The Linking Network inspires and equips schools to support children and young people to build meaningful connections across all forms of difference. We work with 25 Local Authority Areas to deliver a local Schools Linking Programme, collectively reaching 26,000 children, 850 classes in over 500 schools across England. We also work directly with 100 schools locally in Bradford and deliver Intergenerational Linking, reaching around 2,200 pupils in 110 classes and 1000 older people in the Bradford district. For more information on The Linking Nework, please visit our website.

‘My mum’s never going to believe I’ve got a new friend who is 100!’ Primary Intergenerational Linking pupil

Purpose

The successful candidate will be employed by The Linking Network (TLN) in Bradford and work collaboratively as part of a small team and a wide network of committed stakeholders who are working together to inspire community cohesion through schools across the UK. The Operations Manager will have an opportunity to help shape how the organisation runs, playing a pivotal role in ensuring smooth, efficient and compliant operations. The post-holder will have responsibility for the day to day operations and finances of our charity and offer vital administrative and organisational support to TLN’s team, Board of Trustees and wider network of partners across the country, helping them to plan ahead and enabling them to fulfil their responsibilities.

This role comes with substantial responsibility, as an integral part of a high-performing team working across the UK. We are a small team that achieves big things. The post holder will need to be versatile, dependable and thrive on working in a fast paced, dynamic and supportive environment. In all that we do, we aim to be thoughtful, collaborative, creative, up to date with national thinking, challenging where needed, action focused and to strive for excellence. The role requires an individual who can be a practical thinker with a flexible approach and attitude, with the ability to act on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

This role will have responsibility in three key areas of our work:

1. Supporting our team and network 
2. Managing our general operations
3. Managing our finances

The key responsibilities are described in more detail below; these are subject to change as the needs of the charity evolve over time. Training and support will be available for the successful candidate depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

Supporting our team and network

● Contribute to organisational planning and reporting cycles, in pursuit of our collective vision to inspire community cohesion across the country

● Assist the Directors through diary management, prioritising where needed and supporting preparation before meetings 

● Provide general administration support to the team such as booking meeting rooms, arranging travel and maintaining a comprehensive filing system

● Develop our internal processes and support our team meetings with clear agendas and actions

● Support the team to plan and deliver stakeholder meetings and events (e.g., celebration events with our schools and communities), including through sourcing the right venue, managing the guestlist and liaising with speakers 

● Help the team develop compelling presentations, training aids, handouts or other communications

● Provide general support to TLN’s Local Areas, for example booking training sessions, printing and posting key materials or following up on agreed actions

● Enable the team to plan effective Network meetings, ensuring the right materials are shared in advance and notes of key points and actions circulated promptly afterwards

● Request and organise accurate records for TLN’s local areas across the country so that we understand our collective work across schools and communities

Managing our general operations 

● Help foster a supportive, inclusive and values-driven working culture

● Support staff recruitment, induction, development and training, working with the Directors to manage HR records including annual leave

● Work with external providers to ensure the team have the right IT systems and support

● Maintain and update TLN’s website and web-based resources, working alongside the team and our contracted website developer

● Manage the office space and supplies to ensure that the team has the required resources to achieve their objectives

● Provide administration support to the Board of Trustees, including organising meetings, circulating board papers and taking minutes

● Coordinate the implementation of key policies - including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR - ensuring the policies are kept up to date with support from the Directors and Trustees and all relevant procedures are in place

● Ensure the charity’s insurance, Health & Safety and DBS certificates are up to date and maintain a single central record of safeguarding training and DBS certificates

Managing our finances 

● Monitor organisational spend against budget, ensuring the timely spending of restricted funds and value-for-money procurement

● Manage payroll and staff expenses and keep finance records up to date

● Administer grants to TLN’s Local Areas, ensuring all contracts are signed, invoices are requested and payments are made on time 

● With the support of the Directors and our contracted accountants, prepare monthly management accounts, the year end statutory accounts and budgets for the year ahead and funding applications

● Support the team to develop effective reports that communicate the progress of our work to funders and other key stakeholders

● Ensure all funders receive invoices and any reporting requirements within their deadlines

Operation Christmas Child UK (OCC) has implemented a strategic volunteer ministry, investing in teams of volunteers who will multiply themselves and hugely extend the reach of OCC’s mission.

OCC is the world’s largest shoebox appeal where Samaritan’s Purse, together with local churches here and overseas, distributes from the UK 1/4 million gift-filled shoeboxes annually to children in need overseas and in so doing demonstrates God’s love in a tangible way while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

A resourceful and energetic Regional Manager is needed to recruit, select, equip, and lead teams of volunteers throughout the 32 London boroughs.

You will be passionate about developing others towards highly effective ministry, teamwork and increased personal competency.

You will also directly engage churches to participate in OCC in areas not yet covered by Connect volunteers. A special opportunity will be engaging London churches that have partnered with our sister ministry, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for the June 2025 God Loves You Tour London.

You will be confident to take initiative with people and projects and also have good administrative and organisational skills. You will also enjoy envisioning the numerous volunteers who participate in the OCC shoebox appeal each year.

You will enthusiastically support the Christian purposes of OCC and Samaritan’s Purse and be committed to the value of well-equipped volunteers and to developing them further. Candidates will have proven people and project management and administrative experience in the workplace and be educated to A levels or ideally Degree level.

This role is based in region, and so prospective candidates should currently live in the region and provide their own transport for which defined expenses will be paid.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to both the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be a committed Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of Samaritan’s Purse and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

Housing Justice is committed to ensuring everyone has a safe and secure place to live. We work with people of all backgrounds, including those most marginalised by society, such as refugees and individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). We provide innovative housing solutions and foster supportive community networks through volunteer-led initiatives and partnerships.

This is a strategic leadership role driving the expansion and impact of our work in developing a portfolio of sustainable housing options for people seeking sanctuary in Wales.  This role will focus on scaling our accommodation offer, positioning it as a flagship model of hospitality and welcome for people facing homelessness due to immigration status or displacement.  The Manager will support sanctuary seekers whilst managing properties and tenancies, ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will also oversee the strategic direction of our Hosting Project, forging new partnerships, and building a sustainable, volunteer-supported model of community-based housing.  The role also plays a vital role in the creation of a positive living environment for clients by implementing effective policies, addressing clients’ needs and resolving concerns.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most 

At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections. 

We are now seeking a dynamic Impact and Operations Manager to join our passionate team and shape the future of our services.

About the Role 

This is a unique opportunity to lead our impact and operations strategy, ensuring we have the insight, tools, and systems to deliver high-quality support to families. You’ll play a pivotal role in measuring and communicating our impact, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage data collection, evaluation, and reporting across all family support services 

• Develop tailored reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders 

• Collaborate on funding applications with the CEO and Head of Marketing & Fundraising 

• Oversee administrative systems and policies, including GDPR compliance and HR processes 

• Manage office operations, including tech support, premises, and general administration 

• Contribute to strategic planning and service innovation using data and insight 

• Strengthen our presence across local and national networks in partnership with the Senior Management Team 

What You’ll Bring 

• Strong experience in managing and interpreting data to drive impact and inform strategy 

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results 

• Confident with technology and quick to learn new tools and systems 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships 

• A curious, analytical mindset and a passion for telling the story of our work 

Why Join Us? 

• A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team 

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture 

• A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families 

• Excellent pension and generous annual leave 

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the charity uniting for a life unlimited for all people with cystic fibrosis. We fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is here to make sure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live without limits.  
 
Are you a passionate and organised Events Manager or looking to develop your career at manager level? Would you like to join a team that’s flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, whilst being determined to deliver positive impact for people with cystic fibrosis? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! 
 
We are currently looking for an Events Manager to manage and deliver a portfolio of fundraising challenge events. This is a rewarding role that comes at a time when there is significant change and progress for those living with cystic fibrosis. 
 
Sitting within our Community and Events Fundraising team reporting to the Senior Events Development Manager, you will focus on events planning, the delivery of exceptional supporter stewardship, relationship building and retention and working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise events fundraising opportunities. 
 
In this role, you will:
 

• Deliver excellent events experiences for Team CF participants at high profile events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run and London Landmarks Half Marathon
• Lead the two Events Coordinators in the development and implementation of our challenge events portfolio
• Work within a vision of exceptional supporter stewardship for events participants, designing and implementing supporter journeys with particular emphasis to both digital and personal touch points

 
To be the right candidate for this role, you will:

• Have significant experience in third sector and/or events environments
• Have effective project and mass event management experience
• Have an in-depth understanding of Gift Aid and fundraising codes of practice
• Be able to work flexibly and collaboratively with a range of people
• Understand the legal and health and safety requirements of mass event organisation 

 
This role will require travel throughout the UK for challenge events. You will be able to take Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for this and claim travel, hotel and subsistence allowances. 
 
The team all currently work from home and regularly keep in touch with online team meetings, individual catchups as required, as well as in person.
 
We will provide you with either London Weighting or a Home Allowance to support costs of travelling to work or working from home, a laptop, mobile phone and any other essential equipment needed for your role.
 
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
Closing date for completed applications -  9am on Wednesday 2 July 2025
 
Interviews expected – Week commencing 14 July 2025
 
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary.  Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
 
No agencies please.
 

For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.

 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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Are you an experienced Infrastructure Operations Manager?

Do you want to be involved in the work of one of the country’s largest charities?

As our Infrastructure Operations Manager you'll drive operational excellence, maintain infrastructure, and foster continuous improvement. Instrumental in ensuring our Technology infrastructure is managed, monitored and supported in a measurable way and is aligned with business expectations.

You’ll empower and develop our people providing technical expertise and leadership. You'll also support your team in building their capabilities and their development using the skills, tools, and standard approaches needed in delivering excellence and value to the business. 

Possessing in-depth knowledge of implementation, review and maintenance of the organisation’s technology infrastructure, interfacing closely with the business to understand and support their needs, you'll drive efficiencies and assist in the design and lifecycle management of the infrastructure across the organisation encompassing physical, virtual and with a continued focus on cloud platforms and associated stack technologies.

About you

You’ll have strong technical knowledge and practical experience of the following: 

• Microsoft on-prem and cloud stack (AD/AzureAD, Server/Client OSes, Exchange Hybrid, M365, Intune)
• Microsoft Security stack tools(Defender, Security and Compliance, Purview)
• Virtualisation Technologies (VMWare)
• Networking Technologies (LAN/WLAN, WAN/MPLS)
• Storage Management (physical SAN and software-defined)
• Monitoring and management tools (PRTG, SCCM, intune)
• Backup, restore and business recovery processes
• Security Technologies (Firewalls / VPN / Malware Protection / Email & Web Filtering)

With practical experience of securing and hardening above platforms and use of vulnerability management systems, you’ll also have exposure to SIEM/XDR/MDR systems and knowledge and practical experience of Service Management tools.

You’ll have significant experience of implementing and supporting Infrastructure technology solutions, as well as practical experience of Security stack systems including but not exclusively vulnerability management. With experience of securing Infrastructure and EUC technology solutions including Servers, PC’s, Laptops and Tablets (including Kiosk mode), you’ll have previous knowledge of documenting technical implementations and transitioning to support teams.

You'll also have the following skills and knowledge:

• Experience of working in an IT security focused role
• Strong leadership skills able to inspire others
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, to identify and fix issues
• Able to triage and diagnose end user issues efficiently
• Able to remain calm under pressure and focused on tasks
• Knowledge of prioritisation and escalation techniques
• A team player, able to encourage others and take a lead where necessary
• An organised approach to work
• Progressive and keen to improve and develop skills and knowledge of self and team
• A proactive approach to delivering a timely response and solutions for customers
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical information to non-technical service users
• A recognition of the need to freely share knowledge
• A flexible approach with a “can do” attitude and willingness to work outside of normal hours if there is a requirement

Working arrangements

This is an 18-month fixed term contract with the start date being as soon as possible.

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About Us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

Interview process

First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview; successful candidates will then be invited to an interview w/c 14th July.

Are you passionate about protecting wildlife and tackling the nature crisis?

Are you highly organised, with the ability to respond quickly to new challenges and priorities?

Do you have a broad background in planning and co-ordinating the administrative operations of a business?

Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust as our new Business Services Manager and play a vital role in building a Wilder Cheshire by 2030.

Business Services Manager
Salary: £38,654 - £43,448, starting in the region of £38,654
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time / Flexible
Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, SY14 8EF

About Us

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is part of a UK-wide federation of Wildlife Trusts, supported by over 17,500 members locally and nearly 1 million nationally. We are committed to restoring ecosystems, bringing wildlife back, and inspiring 1 in 4 people to take action for nature.

About the Role

As Business Services Manager, you will lead a team of specialists to ensure smooth and effective delivery of our core business operations including IT, HR, Health & Safety, Facilities, and Information Management.

You will:

• Provide operational support to the Director of Business & Finance and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead and manage a skilled business services team.
• Support strategic planning and, working collaboratively with the Leadership Team, ensure continuous improvement of internal services to maximise business efficiency
• Oversee and improve systems, policies and processes to ensure GDPR compliance and optimise cybersecurity and business continuity.
• Oversee the Carbon Action Plan and Sustainability Policy implementation.
• Manage projects and improve services to support our strategic goals.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is experienced in the provision of business services in a small organisation.
• Brings strong knowledge of business operations, IT systems, office management with demonstrable commercial acumen.
• Is an accomplished leader with experience of managing small teams and delivering strategic objectives as well as identifying ongoing continuous improvement
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Shares our passion for wildlife, sustainability, and making a meaningful impact.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to restoring nature in Cheshire.
• Shape the delivery of essential support services in a growing charity.
• Embrace working for an organisation that aligns with your values and priorities.

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. This is a full time position, however part time will be considered.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 13th July.
Interviews will be held on 23rd July.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

You may be required to carry out a DBS check for this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

No agencies please.

Change Grow Live is a national charity dedicated to helping people overcome challenges and build better lives. We’re seeking a Regional Volunteering Manager – London and the South to help grow and strengthen volunteering and student placements across our diverse services.

This role is perfect if you’re motivated to make a positive difference by supporting people and enabling services to embed volunteering at the heart of their work. You’ll provide expert advice, foster collaboration and learning, and shape how volunteering is developed and delivered across a wide range of communities and services. You’ll take a coaching approach in all that you do.

Your focus will be on ensuring best practice in volunteering. You’ll also be playing a significant role in increasing the impact of volunteering across the organisation. While no prior health or social care experience is required, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting others and driving positive change.

As a connector, adviser, and leader, you will work collaboratively with services across your region, and with our central support functions. You will represent volunteering in important decision-making forums, and help develop policies and practices that put people first. With a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion, you’ll help create environments where volunteers and those we support truly thrive.

We also have 2 other Volunteering Manager positions currently open.  1 role is covering Scotland and the North and 1 role is a National Specialist Services role covering all CGL’s specialist services. Please check our website for more details.

Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid working with regular service visits within your regional area
Location: Flexible, with national travel as required
Full Time Salary: 40-44 CGL scale points

*please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About You:

You understand the deep value of volunteering and are passionate about turning that passion into practical, strategic support across a wide-ranging organisation. You believe in the power of people coming together to make a real difference and are eager to help create volunteering opportunities that are inclusive, safe, and meaningful.

With strong communication skills and a talent for building positive relationships, you’re motivated by purpose and ready to learn and grow in this important work. Adaptable and solution-focused, you thrive in change and are confident facilitating learning, coaching others, and influencing how volunteering shapes services and communities.

You’ll flourish in this role if you:

• Are passionate about empowering others and championing inclusion
• Enjoy building connections and supporting learning
• Embrace change with optimism and flexibility
• Want to help influence policy and practice at a national level

What You Bring:

• Experience supporting and managing volunteers or placements, whether in a specialist or partnership role, demonstrating your ability to make a real difference.
• A strong understanding of best practices in volunteering, with knowledge of the frameworks that ensure safe, meaningful, and impactful involvement.
• Confidence in creating positive learning environments and coaching colleagues to grow and succeed.
• Awareness of safeguarding, safer recruitment, and working within a values-driven HR context that puts people first.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively at every level.
• A proactive and optimistic mindset, combined with a genuine commitment to a people-centered approach in all you do.

What We’re Excited to See:

• A genuine enthusiasm for volunteer management and engaging with communities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills that foster collaboration and connection.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and develop specialist knowledge.
• The ability to support and guide teams as they embrace new ways of working.
• Step into a role where your efforts help thousands of people feel valued, supported, and empowered every day.

Why Join Change Grow Live?

• A role where you can make a genuine, lasting impact — supporting volunteers who change lives every day.

• A supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking team.

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays.

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

• Ongoing personal and professional development.

• Wellness resources, employee assistance and lifestyle discounts.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your unique skills and passion to a role that empowers volunteering across the country. We welcome all backgrounds and experiences - your voice matters here.

Apply today and be part of a future where everyone’s contribution to volunteering is celebrated, valued, and makes a lasting impact.

** Please note that we will be conducting for face to face interviews in London on the 31st July 2025.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 40 to 44 (£44,471.72 - £48,906.23)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

31/7/2025

Closing Date

22/7/2025

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate individual with a passion for social justice to make a real difference in our local community. Reporting to the Trustee Board, this role will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and financial sustainability of Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank. Leading our staff and volunteer team, to provide emergency food and practical support to those in crisis and, in the longer term, working with our partners to help us  realise our ambition to ensure everyone has enough money for the essentials, and to end the need for emergency food and foodbanks for good.

Role details:
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid – Fred Winter Centre + flexible/home working)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract:Permanent
Closing Date: 04 July 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Foodbank
• Manage staff and volunteers with empathy and professionalism
• Oversee budgeting, fundraising, and partnership development
• Champion our mission to reduce poverty and promote long-term support

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior management experience, in the charity sector
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Financial and fundraising acumen
• A collaborative and values-led approach
• Passion for supporting people in crisis and tackling poverty

We offer:

• A meaningful role where your work has direct community impact
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution

How to apply

To apply for the role, please complete the application form and a letter including: :

• Details of why you have applied for the role.
• Details on the qualities you possess which mean you would be an ideal candidate for the role, please refer to the person specification in our job description.

Details of where to send the application letter and application form can be found in the Job Description attached to this ad.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation. Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately, we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Manager to be part of the team at Hadleigh Training Centre Essex.

Hadleigh Training Centre has been providing training opportunities since 1990 for adults with additional support needs. There are currently approximately 160 trainees who attend the training centre, following personalised pathways to meet a range of outcomes. All training is designed to maximise progression opportunities, whether this be in particular vocational skills, or transferable life skills such as motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

The Training Centre Assistant Manager will be responsible for understanding and actively monitoring all contractual and other relevant compliance requirements of all trainee funded placements.  You will also be required to act as lead on the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure these contractual requirements are met and recorded. This will include developing guidance materials and delivering training as required in order to support the HTC team. You will oversee operational monitoring of expenditure and income against the agreed set HTC budget and provide regular reporting on financial performance.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• A passion for developing and delivering transformative training programmes, with strong previous experience of having worked successfully in a similar role supporting the learning of adults with additional support needs.
• Strong previous experience of successfully delivering training programmes ensuring all contractual requirements are fully met.
• A strong understanding of adult social care funding streams, with demonstrable strong ability to monitor expenditure against budgets, and deliver accurate and timely financial reporting as required.
• Demonstrable strong experience of successfully leading and managing staff, including recruitment, development and performance management

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced Adult BS Disclosure.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the Government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week, working 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

Closing date: 23 July 2025

Interview Date: 27th July 202

We are seeking a skilled and organized community activities coordinator to manage the Afghan component of our new project covering Islington, Camden, and wider London areas. The Afghan Activities Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting Project Manager and ensuring the successful project implementation and delivery of high quality activities for young Afghan refugees and their families. You will develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, find new partnerships and assist in develop projects plans.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting refugee children and their families in local community. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each young person has different levels and types of support needs.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

-Assist in developing project plans, timelines and budgets

-Coordinate project activities and ensure they are executed according to plan

-]onitor project progress and report any deviation to the project manager.

-Provide regular update and reports to the project manager, project team and overall organisation.

Communication and collaboration:

- Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders and beneficiaries

-Organise and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions and actions points

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth project flow

-Preparing project briefings, presentations and producing inputs for project communication products, website, social media etc.

Documentation and Reporting:

-Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.

-Generate regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

-Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.

Resources Management

-Coordinate project resources allocation to different activities and tasks

-Work closely with team members and project partners to ensure they have the necessary tools and information to meet project deadlines

Quality assurance:

-Support the implementation of quality assurance processes

-Conduct regular reviews to ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards

-Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency

Qualifications: Essential:

-Proven experience working with children refugee communities or in a similar role

-Bachelor’s degree education, migration studies, project management or other relevant social science studies Strong organisational and time management skills

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Proficiency in project management tools and software

-Ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic work environment.

-Detailed oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.

Desirable:

-Experience of UK’s education system

-Experience working with youth and migrants communities with focus on mental health and social well-being support

-Able to communicate in Farsi and Pashto languages.

-Experience of working with Afghan refugees is highly desirable

To develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and the charity’s programme of health projects to ensure the charity achieves its key objectives.  To build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, Parliamentarians, policy makers, think tanks, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  Build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information work.

To be the owner and primary point of contact for FBC’s health policy and campaigning activities, working closely with the CEO to represent the interests of the charity with decision-making bodies such as UK government and Parliament, NHS, devolved health and social care bodies and other stakeholders.  The postholder will Influence key decision makers, collaborate in initiatives and comment on policy decisions to press for higher levels of research funding, organisational changes to drive earlier diagnosis and improvements in patient experience.

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They will be organised and will be able to manage several tasks at once, meeting strict deadlines.

Warning Zone is a unique Life-Skills Centre and Child Safeguarding Charity delivering life-saving messages to children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We are passionate about the work we do in tackling the present and emerging threats to the safety and wellbeing of young people in both the on and off-line world.

We’re building something bold for children and young people – and we need an Facilities & Delivery Manager who’s ready to lead from the engine room. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll shape and streamline the day-to-day running of a growing, mission-led life skills centre.

Every day will be different, but every hour will be worth it.  If you want to:

· Oversee and improve day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient delivery of all programmes and services.

· Line manage key administrative and support staff, promoting a collaborative and accountable team culture.

· Lead on compliance, policies, and risk management, ensuring the centre runs safely and effectively under charity regulations.

Then we need to hear from you.

If  you are looking for real autonomy in a pivotal role, want to influence how we grow and deliver in a hands on purpose driven environment then this is your next step.

We’re under new leadership with a clear vision – now we’re looking for a confident operator who’s ready to step up and lead with purpose.

Location: Leicester 

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025

Selection:           Week commencing 7th July 2025 through to 11th July 2025 will be held for interviewing & testing

Warning Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, identity or lived experience