It service delivery manager jobs in Birmingham
Within commuting distance of London, Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Bradford, Redcar or Bristol
£52,413 (plus London weighting if applicable) + benefits
Fixed term | Full or part-time
NIoT is at the forefront of enhancing teacher development by generating and interpreting robust, school-led research. As a Senior Research Fellow, you will join a dynamic team of experts engaged in pioneering research and the effective mobilisation of evidence into practice. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about translating educational research into meaningful impact for practitioners and policymakers. If you are eager for a new challenge and committed to making a real difference in education, we warmly encourage your application.
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is a school-led and research-informed organisation operating across England providing teacher and leadership training, from initial teacher education (ITE) to a dedicated course for CEOs of multi-academy trusts. The NIoT is among the largest national providers of ITE and trains thousands of teachers a year, across four regional teams and six campuses. We are committed to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and are on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
In your role as Senior Research Fellow within our Impact team, you will take a lead in advancing research mobilisation focused on teacher training and professional development. Working in close partnership with the Head of Impact and colleagues across NIoT, you will play a central role in promoting the use of high-quality evidence, bridging the gap between research and teacher development, and building strong relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including academics, educators, and policymakers.
A key responsibility will be to oversee the ongoing development of the NIoT’s Evidence Portal. Your work will empower those involved in designing and delivering professional development to make evidence-informed decisions. In addition, you will contribute to the refinement and delivery of NIoT’s Impact Framework, shaping the organisation’s self-evaluation, monitoring, and strategic planning processes.
The NIoT vision is a school system that nurtures the talents of teachers and leaders at all stages of their careers, so they can provide children with the excellent education they deserve. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a tangible and immediate impact to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level.
Key benefits:
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Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
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Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
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Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes – We offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
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Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
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Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
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Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
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Support - Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
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Development - We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page via the apply button.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Sunday, 8th February 2026.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Veterans Community Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover)
Location: Remote working covering Northern Ireland
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 12-months FTC
About Us
At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.
Life can be tough when a military career comes to an end, especially if it has been cut short by illness or injury. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but also a support network that is like family. There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked alongside the UK military. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist to join the Services team at Help for Heroes and play a key role in supporting veterans and their families to access the right clinical and functional support, helping them live well after service.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you a committed, Registered Occupational Therapist, with more than two years’ experience, looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our beneficiaries.
About the Role
As a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Provide community-based occupational therapy input to veterans, supporting their physical health, independence and day-to-day functioning.
- Work with veterans and, where appropriate, their families and support networks to assess needs and identify practical, person-centred solutions.
- Support veterans to navigate healthcare and support pathways, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Community Nurses and other professionals.
- Contribute to education, outreach and engagement activity to support the Armed Forces Community.
Please see the job description below for more details about the role.
About the Team
You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes, providing community-based support to the Armed Forces Community across Northern Ireland. The team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary group of Occupational Therapists and Community Nurses, finding resourceful ways to deliver care that is right, fair and tailored to each individual.
Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community as they transition to civilian life, working together as one team to support long-term health, independence and wellbeing.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
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Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.
Closing date: 1st Feb 2026
Interview Process: There will be a 2 part interview process. Stage 1 will be online via Microsoft Teams. Stage 2 will be in person in Belfast.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
If you are passionate about the outdoors, have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and are looking for a role where your event management skills will make a lasting impact on young lives, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a dynamic individual who can lead our exciting portfolio of outdoor challenge events and help us take our fundraising to the next level.
The Youth Adventure Trust's outdoor challenge events are a vital source of funding for the charity, and the relationships we build with our participants and corporate partners are more important than ever. This is where you come in.
As our Challenge Events Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our exciting challenge events portfolio.You'll work on bespoke corporate team-building challenges, high-energy industry networking events like the Hike Bike Paddle for the sports and outdoor sector and the Housebuilders Challenge, and our popular open events like the Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge and the Somerset Cycle.
Challenge events not only enable people to raise amazing sums for the charity, but are also a fantastic way to engage supporters with our work, giving them the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, embrace the outdoors and achieve things they never thought possible - similar to our work with the young people on our programmes.
The Challenge Events Manager role is a varied position which would be perfect for somebody who has event management experience. You will be responsible for the full event cycle, from the initial planning, participant recruitment and stewardship to on the day event delivery and post event follow ups. You will be somebody who can spot opportunities, take on a project and run with it. You’ll be an excellent communicator, happy to pick up the phone to chat to event participants, deliver pre-event webinars or create engaging participant emails. You’re self-motivated, well organised, able to multi-task, a strong administrator, a fantastic team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy being outdoors. You should also have some fundraising experience, ideally in a paid capacity but in a voluntary capacity would also be considered.
You'll work closely with the Corporate Partnership Manager, who is highly experienced in delivering our challenge events, but needs time to develop new corporate partnerships which is why we have created this new role. You'll also line-manage our Events Fundraising Officer who plays a key support role on the events. You must live in or near the South West as there will be a semi-regular requirement to attend in person staff meetings, visit programmes and join event planning sessions.
About You
You’re a people-person, self-motivated and highly organised. You are as comfortable managing a budget and a CRM database as you are standing on a mountain side in your waterproofs! You’ll have:
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Event Expertise: A proven track record in delivering successful fundraising or challenge events.
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Fundraising Experience: You might be an existing fundraiser or somebody who has taken on fundraising activities in a voluntary capacity. You will need to be able to relate to the challenge participants and guide them on how to reach their fundraising targets.
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Agility: The ability to think on your feet and adapt plans dynamically when situations change on the ground.
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Leadership Skills: Experience managing staff or volunteers and the ability to motivate a team.
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A Passion for Adventure: A genuine love for the outdoors, comfortable in wellies and waterproofs with an understanding of 'the power of the outdoors'.
The Charity
At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long-term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants, and with ambitious plans to help more young people over the coming years, our fundraising challenge events are more important than ever.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on young lives through your passion for the outdoors. You’ll be part of a small fundraising team with a big heart, with plenty of opportunities to visit our camps and see the tangible impact of your work.
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please download the full Job Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification. All applicants must complete an application form and refer to the job description and person specification in their application.
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Full details can be found in the Job Pack.
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
By providing finance and support, at SIB we enable charities and social enterprises to exist, grow and thrive. We have disbursed £0.8bn to thousands of organisations since 2002. Our team believes in the power of the social economy, champions the charities and social enterprises we support - and we are all working together to build stronger communities and a fairer society.
It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation. We are growing, investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years.
Find out more about our values and what we do by visiting our website.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
About this role:
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Communications, the Policy and Communications Coordinator will support SIB’s track record of sector, government and media engagement, notably the high standard of publication set through its media partnerships with Tortoise and the Financial Times, its contributions to the policy landscape in the social sector, and its in-house data analysis and insight generation. This new post will contribute to SIB’s ongoing communications and public policy work and its reach and influence, building on a growing base of expertise across SIB’s three strategic priority areas: Green Transition, Infrastructure and Services.
Key responsibilities
1. Support the Head of Policy and Communications to deliver the Policy and Communications strategy for SIB.
2. Making use of media and parliamentary tracking software keep abreast of SIB’s strategic policy areas, sharing accessible updates and digests of relevant legislation and central and local government programming and media coverage.
3. Attend / watch online relevant parliamentary committees, All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and Commons and Lords sessions, capturing relevant outcomes and identifying MPs and Lords that SIB should seek to work with / influence.
4. Support the Head of Policy and Communications to identify a key parliamentary contacts list. Create tailored communications for these key contacts which share relevant statistics and case studies from SIB’s portfolio, alongside policy influencing lines. This will include drafting questions and briefings where relevant, and ensuring that regular contact is maintained.
5. Support the drafting of consultation responses and press releases using SIB’s core messaging, reporting, research and data.
6. Support SIB’s annual party conference attendance with coordination and administration in advance and in person.
7. Support the Head of Policy and Communications with attendance at influencing meetings and webinars with, for example, the Association of Decentralised Energy, Community Energy England, Locality, Better Society Capital, the Access Foundation and others.
8. Draft internal and external copy for newsletters and the SIB intranet and website.
9. Monitor the press email address and support correspondence with journalists on reactive and proactive stories.
10. Attend and provide oversight to the Social Investment Forum, as part of SIB’s secretariat and hosting.
11. Write, edit and produce engaging and relevant content at pace for web, social media and e-newsletters, as well as earned and paid channels.
12. Management of external suppliers of communications and policy activities, including agencies, designers, consultants and think tanks.
13. Work with the Marketing Manager, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Business Development Manager and wider team to deliver successful external events with customers, stakeholders and partners including attendance at Party Conferences.
14. Work in line with the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.
15. Adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos
16. Support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I
17. Support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy
18. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required
Core competencies
- Previous experience of working in a public policy, PR, marketing, external affairs or communications role
- Excellent writing skills
- Good research skills, with an ability to absorb large amounts of information at pace, including in unfamiliar policy areas and produce cogent syntheses
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively teams across functions in an integrated way
- Good established networks through experience in a similar role, and a commitment to expanding those networks to support SIB’s strategic aims
- Experience of building effective media partnerships
- Good working knowledge of data-driven storytelling in a variety of outlets from organisation websites to mainstream media and confidence in interpreting data and understanding the key points to be drawn from it to gain traction in media and campaigning environments
- Experience of developing and delivering effective communications campaigns, including through a range of digital channels
- Strong planning skills and an ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong understanding of UK political context, especially as it concerns the social economy, and parliamentary process
- An understanding of how to promote research, policy papers, data analysis and other activities of a think tank and consultancy
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new programmes quickly
Desirable competencies
- Data visualisation skills
- Data storytelling
- A good aesthetic eye and ability to shape images, visuals and formatting, and to liaise confidently with designers
- Understanding of the UK charity and social enterprise sectors
Education / Professional experience
- Experience in policy, research and media
- Experience of collaborative working across teams
- In-depth digital communications expertise
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office
Department: Operations
Salary: £28,467 to £31,640
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have launched an ambitious new strategy – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
Cycling UK’s customer relationship management tool (CRM) is a key enabler in maximizing income, attracting and retaining key audiences and the delivery of successful programmes, ranging from commercial to behaviour change. The CRM Services team’s main goal is to be a successful business partner to the other Cycling UK functions.
As the CRM Services Developer you will support with maintaining and improving the day to day processes of Cycling UK's Microsoft Dynamics. Acting within a business partner capacity you will support other Cycling UK staff to provide day to day support and training, evolve and develop new solutions where Microsoft Dynamics plays a role
If you are enthusiastic about supporting communities and improving access to cycling, we want to hear from you!
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
This role is home based with expected travel to London and Guildford.
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
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We are recruiting a Support Manager to provide clear leadership, coordination and oversight of our support services during a period of growth. This role is pivotal in ensuring our services are safe, sustainable, well-governed and responsive to patient needs, while supporting staff and volunteers working in emotionally demanding environments. You will work closely with the Director of Research & Programmes and collaborate across the organisation to align support services with wider strategy.
This is an ideal role for someone with experience managing support or community services in the charity or health sector, who values clarity, collaboration and compassionate leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Service Leadership & Oversight
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Provide operational oversight of Make 2nds Count’s support services, ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery.
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Embed clear processes, boundaries and decision-making routes across support activities.
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Monitor service activity, risks and capacity, escalating issues appropriately.
Safeguarding, Risk & Quality
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Act as the operational safeguarding lead for support services.
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Ensure safeguarding, incident reporting and crisis procedures are embedded, understood and followed.
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Support a culture of emotional safety and reflective practice.
Team & Volunteer Support
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Line manage and support staff within the support team.
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Work with the Director of Research & Programmes to ensure appropriate supervision structures are in place.
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Support volunteers and facilitators through clear guidance, training pathways and escalation routes.
Planning & Collaboration
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Contribute to service planning, improvement and prioritisation.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, including fundraising and communications, to ensure joined-up delivery.
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Support the evaluation and development of services based on insight and learning.
About You
Essential
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Experience managing or coordinating support, community or health-related services.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding in sensitive or high-risk environments.
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Experience supporting staff or volunteers in emotionally demanding roles.
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Ability to bring structure, clarity and consistency to complex service delivery.
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Confident communicator, able to navigate sensitive conversations with care.
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Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload.
Desirable
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Experience in cancer, health, mental health or lived-experience-led services.
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Knowledge of governance, data protection and information management.
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Experience working in a small charity or resource-constrained environment.
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Understanding of trauma-informed or compassionate practice.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a mission-driven, patient-led charity making a real difference.
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Work with a supportive, values-led leadership team.
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Flexible, home-based working.
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Annual leave enhancements over Christmas and New Year.
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Opportunity to shape and stabilise vital support services at a key moment.
How to Apply
Please submit:
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A CV, and
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A supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role and why you are interested in working with Make 2nds Count.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people with lived experience of cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionWe’re embarking on a significant project to replace our legacy CRM with Microsoft Dynamics 365 enabling our fundraising, marketing, and retail teams to deliver even greater impact for the people we support. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile, well-funded project with strong executive backing, a collaborative culture, and a clear vision for the future. As part of our dedicated project team, you’ll help shape the future of supporter engagement, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence at one of the UK’s most respected charities.
Are you ready to lead a digital transformation that will redefine how one of the UK’s most respected charities connects with its supporters? Marie Curie is searching for an inspiring, forward-thinking Product Delivery Lead to spearhead the migration of our fundraising, marketing, and retail CRM from CARE NP to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
This is your chance to be the driving force behind a landmark project delivering smarter, more agile ways of working and unlocking new possibilities for supporter engagement and income growth.
You will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with business users, project delivery teams, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
- Acting as the strategic business product owner making the big calls on features, user experience, and delivery.
- Overseeing the end-to-end rollout of new systems and features, championing quality and innovation at every stage.
- Inspiring adoption and continuous improvement, ensuring our people are confident, capable, and ready for the future.
- Tracking and celebrating the impact of your work demonstrating efficiency gains and enhanced supporter experiences.
What You’ll Bring:
- Established experience leading CRM or large-scale technology change initiatives.
- Expertise in business product ownership, fundraising operations, and process improvement.
- Proven track record of balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
- Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence at a senior level.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
- Passion for leveraging technology and data to enhance fundraising impact.
- Commitment to Marie Curie’s values, equality, diversity, and ongoing professional development.
Please see the full job description .
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Sunday 1 February 2026. We encourage you to apply early. We are reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Salary: £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience
Contract: 2-year FTC, full-time 35h per week.
Based: Remote (travel as required)
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
Additional InformationMarie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a long-established Christian charity supporting older people to live well in safe, caring communities. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Housing Operations Manager to lead our housing services and shape their future.
This is a pivotal role, driving the delivery of our Housing Strategy, ensuring excellent tenancy and estate management, and leading housing managers to achieve high performance, strong compliance and outstanding resident satisfaction.
You will provide visible, pastoral leadership to housing managers and residents, fostering cohesive teams, engaged communities and well-run schemes. You will oversee budgets, service charges, health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR, while ensuring our properties remain clean, safe and attractive. Resident engagement sits at the heart of the role, including meetings, consultation, prayer and community building.
Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w
For more information, please read the job pack
Key responsibilities
- Lead delivery of the Housing Strategy 2025–30 and action plans
- Line-manage and support housing managers, promoting accountability and innovation
- Oversee allocations, tenancy and estate management, and resident engagement
- Ensure full compliance with housing legislation, policies and audits
- Manage budgets within agreed tolerances and monitor service charges
- Drive improvements in resident satisfaction, wellbeing and community life
About you
- At least 3 years’ management experience in social or supported housing
- Strong people leader with a supportive, values-driven approach
- Confident managing budgets, compliance and performance
- Highly organised, adaptable and IT-literate
- Willing to travel nationally and work flexibly, including on-call cover
*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)).
Hours:
40 hours per week, usually worked over 5 days.
"On-call" cover required to meet demands
Benefits:
- Company car available if required
- Remote working
- Ongoing and continuous training and development
- Ongoing support from management
- Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
- Employee assistance programme
- Perkbox rewards
- Team events
- Paid DBS checks
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
- Medicash
— What our staff say about working at Pilgrims' Friend Society: …“a loving and supportive company …" —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join NDTi and help drive meaningful social change
As a key member of NDTi’s Research & Evaluation team, you will play a central role in shaping, delivering and demonstrating the impact of our commissioned, grant‑funded and internally funded programmes. You will lead a varied portfolio of research and evaluation projects, ensuring high‑quality delivery and contributing to the wider development of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about social justice, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to use evidence to influence change.
As our Research & Evaluation Manager, you will:
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Lead, design and contribute to research and evaluation projects, acting as a key liaison for staff and associates involved in delivery.
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Identify, synthesise and share learning from our work, showcasing innovative approaches, partnerships and achievements.
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Develop and refine research and evaluation methodologies and materials, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality approach across NDTi.
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Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities, negotiating, securing and managing a range of contracts.
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Grow and nurture diverse networks, generating new contacts and opportunities for both yourself and the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities
Day to day, you will manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring each is completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes:
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Designing and planning research and evaluation projects, including developing theories of change.
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Facilitating stakeholder workshops and sessions, undertaking qualitative and quantitative fieldwork, and conducting evidence reviews.
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Analysing data, producing high‑quality reports and creating a range of outputs.
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Writing and publishing blogs, reports and other resources tailored to different audiences.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to share learning across NDTi, stimulating creativity and informing future work.
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Managing associates and partners involved in your projects, ensuring clear communication and alignment with NDTi’s mission, policies and contract protocols.
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Developing your professional profile and cultivating relationships that strengthen NDTi’s visibility and influence.
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Leading or contributing to proposals and tenders to secure new work aligned with NDTi’s mission.
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Supporting organisational income targets and quality standards.
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Representing NDTi at national, regional and local networks and forums.
Person specification
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and values‑driven practice. You will have:
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At least three years’ experience delivering high‑quality research and evaluation activity.
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Proven experience conducting fieldwork, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
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Experience using a range of methodologies, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
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Ability to interpret and present complex data to varied audiences.
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Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets.
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Experience writing reports for publication and diverse audiences.
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Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion issues.
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(Desirable) An honours degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant social science discipline.
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(Desirable) Personal experience of health or social care services, or experience as a family carer.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th February in person (Bath)
To inspire an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose. We exist to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Fundraising Managers’ key objective is to identify and develop opportunities, create inspiring funding proposals, and provide excellent stewardship to ensure all funders and partners feel valued, engaged, and motivated to continue their support.
You’ll also maintain a healthy and active pipeline of our new prospects, supporting the long-term sustainability of our work.
This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who loves relationship building, is confident working with funders and corporate partners, and is excited to be part of a charity making a real difference to trans youth across the UK.
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in financial management to join our team as Finance Manager (Mat Cover).
Start Date: First week of March 2026
As our Finance Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of the financial administration of the charity. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, you’ll create timely financial reports, budgets & forecasts to inform decision making.
As an experienced manager, you will bring strong financial management skills, efficient administrative systems oversight, and a proven track record of working effectively within small teams. Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential, along with a proactive, solution-focused approach
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee daily operations of the finance function, ensuring accurate month-end processes, preparation of management accounts, maintenance of the Xero accounting system, and strong financial controls and procedures.
- Team Leadership and Oversight: Manage and support the Business Administration and Finance Officer, reviewing reconciliations and ensuring effective financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and corporate cards.
- Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and support the Director of Finance and Operations in developing and monitoring the annual budget.
- Financial Processing: Ensure all transactions are supported with appropriate documentation, manage income recording with the philanthropy team, and oversee gift aid submissions.
- Payroll and Pensions: Process monthly payroll and pension contributions through Xero, manage HMRC obligations, and ensure staff expense claims are handled accurately and timely.
- Compliance and Governance: Prepare statutory returns for the Charity Commission and Companies House, ensuring compliance with all financial and legal reporting requirements.
- Uphold Envision’s values and be a role model for young people and volunteers.
- Ensure that all activity is delivered in line with Envision policies and procedures.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Prior experience of working in a similar role (min 2 years)
- Accounting qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
- Experience with IT systems – Office365, Shared drives
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present financial reports and information effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
- Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Experience with IT systems – Xero, SafeHR, Salesforce, Docusign
- Experience of the charity sector and its accounting requirements
- Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Monday 26th January
Please note:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MediCinema is a unique national, UK registered charity that improves the wellbeing and enriches the quality of life of NHS patients, their families and carers through the power of the shared cinema experience and the magic of film. We achieve this by building and running cinemas in hospitals and places of care equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment, and providing free films and activities for patients of all ages. Our services help to improve emotional, mental and physical health, reducing isolation, anxiety and stress, and increasing patient resilience to help them cope with what they’re going through.
We are looking for a Deputy Cinema Manager to join the team at our brand new MediCinema based in Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
The post-holder will work with the Cinema Manager and the team of nurses and volunteers who support our MediCinema, and will work closely with them, the hospital, and with central office operations team to prepare for and run successful film screenings each week.
We will run 4 regular inpatient screenings each week which includes evenings and weekends. The post holder will be required to work on a shift pattern to include weekends and evenings each week. There will also be a programme of additional Tailored and Personal screenings on top of these regular inpatient screenings.
The role offers a unique, exciting and extremely rewarding opportunity for someone interested in a service delivery role at the heart of our charity, involving direct contact with the patients and families we support.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Support the Cinema Manager in delivering a programme of screenings each week as agreed according to the operating procedures of a MediCinema, including running and managing screenings on your own. Most screenings are held in the evenings and at weekends, so the role requires regular evening and Saturday working.
- On screening days be responsible for:
- Marketing the service through the hospital’s wards, organising collecting and returning patients, and for safety and care in the cinema itself.
- Taking responsibility for health and safety of patients coming to the cinema, and the safety and appearance of the cinema space itself.
- Preparing and operating the digital projection equipment for the screening, ensuring that films are always screened to the highest technical standards. Training and ongoing technical support will be provided for this.
- Ensuring that all operational, welfare and safeguarding policies set out by MediCinema are followed accordingly and that, where appropriate, consent forms are obtained for photographic or filmed records.
- Ensuring that all aspects of the operation comply with relevant health and safety legislation, and that areas where MediCinema might be in breach of such are dealt with immediately or brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities for rectification.
- Keeping accurate monitoring and operational records, including contacts and database updating as required
- Help the Cinema Manager collate, analyse and report back on agreed metrics and KPI’s
- Assist with arranging and running any special events and special screenings
- When required, arrange and run additional personal screenings for patients unable to attend regular screenings, plus special tailored screenings with hospital departments and patient groups.
- Support the development and roll out of any new type of screenings we embark on.
- Support the delivery of our ‘Beyond the Big Screen' bedside services, including our Disney ‘Moments that Matter’ work.
Nurse & Volunteer Management
- Help the Cinema Manager build, manage and support the team of nurses and volunteers to assist in the duties outlined above and to ensure that screenings run safely and smoothly – this will include assisting with recruitment and creating monthly rotas.
Marketing and Relationship Management
- Be proactive in marketing the service within the hospital, building key relationships with hospital staff and our partner Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
- Help develop and manage effective partnerships throughout the hospital and community
- Representing the organisation effectively and compellingly at all times.
- Support the programming and development of the MediCinema as a centre for entertainment, being pro-active in developing a creative programme of sustainable events at each site. This could include fundraising events, live performance and other relevant activities.
Administration and other duties
- Deputise for the Cinema Manager as and when required.
- Provide holiday or emergency screening cover when required.
- Help manage the collection, loading and returning of films.
- Champion the work of MediCinema within the hospital and cinema environment, as well as confidently and positively representing MediCinema in all interactions and at any meetings and events.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital MediCinema, operations and MediCinema as a wider organisation
- Communicate effectively with all team members, ensuring an inclusive and whole organisation approach
- Undertake other tasks, projects and duties as reasonably required.
The Person
We are looking for a high energy, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is passionate about helping people and delivering impactful and effective services. They should be a warm, welcoming and positive person who can demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Strong organisational skills with a good attention to detail.
- A proactive, resourceful, problem-solving approach.
- An ability to work both on their own and as part of a team.
- Experience in using IT and an ability to quickly learn and understand new systems and technology. Please note full training on ingesting films and running the projection equipment will be provided so direct projection experience, while beneficial, is not required.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to caringly and openly relate to and build relationships with a wide variety of people, from children, family members, volunteers and centre staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability, and enjoyment of a working environment where no two days are the same.
- Demonstrate tact and sensitivity when dealing with people with a variety of needs and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Interest in healthcare, wellbeing and/or film & cinema.
- A sense of humour and congenial demeanour to help patients and families feel at ease and enjoy their MediCinema experience.
Please note the role will require an Enhanced Disclosure check, which we will arrange.
If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4).
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy.
You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people.
This role focuses on influencing employer behaviour at scale – using evidence, partnerships and networks to embed the evidence of what works across organisations, sectors and places. It does not involve delivering employability support or 1:1 services to employers or young people.
You will be skilled at:
- Influencing organisational or systems-level change
- Translating research and evidence into practical action
- Working through partnerships, intermediaries and networks to achieve scale.
You will work with employer organisations, networks, sector bodies and system actors to ensure that Youth Futures’ evidence shapes decision-making, practice and investment – improving young people’s access to good work over the long term.
You will have a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information and a full job description, please download the Recruitment Pack.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the 'Apply on website' button below to apply online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 February 2026 at 23:59.
As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s safeguarding policy, all employees are subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, some positions may require an enhanced level disclosure.
Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
Join us as a Commercial Business Development Manager (South) - Job Description/Person Specification
WithYou is recruiting for an experienced Commercial Business Development Manager to join our Business Development and Communications directorate. This is a key role for a collaborative and commercially minded professional who is motivated by impact and excited by a varied role that will directly support the growth and sustainability of our services.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
As Commercial Business Development Manager for the South Region, you'll be responsible for driving the development of high-quality tender submissions. This will include undertaking market analysis and strategic service design in collaboration with colleagues from across the organisation, including operations, clinical, finance and HR.
Key priorities will include:
Project management: leading a project team to produce high-quality, competitive, and financially viable bids.
Bid writing: contributing to the writing of technical responses, implementation plans, and service models.
Commercial modelling: developing costed pricing models that reflect specifications, internal cost structures and delivery models.
Strategic analysis and pipeline development: monitoring market trends, commissioner expectations, and competitor positioning to inform our regional pipelines.
Collaboration: working closely with Directors, Operational Leads and other Subject Matter Experts to prepare for commissioning and tendering activity, including designing service models.
Compliance & quality: ensuring all models comply with procurement regulations and public sector contracting expectations.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. You will work from home, with travel across England and Scotland as required. The salary for this role is £37,000 to £44,290, depending on experience.
We’ll be excited to see the following in your application:
- Substantial experience in a similar role, including a track record or appreciation of business development
- Demonstrable project management experience and skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of the third sector, health and social care and/or public health
- Commercial and financial modelling skills
- Excellent communication skills, including effective stakeholder engagement
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a permanent Lead Business Analyst (data) to join the Service Design team. The Fund is embarking on an exciting digital journey over the coming years. This role will put you at the heart of those ambitions.
As Lead Business Analyst (Data) at the National Lottery Community Fund, you will be the strategic authority for data and analysis, operating across all levels of the organisation within a multidisciplinary, agile digital environment (by partnering and cross functional working with digital, technology, business intelligence and funding teams). As a recognised subject matter expert, you will provide thought leadership and authoritative guidance in all aspects of data, business, and systems analysis, ensuring the Fund’s digital and organisational ambitions are realised.
You will set a clear strategic direction for data and analysis, navigating complexity and engaging confidently with senior audiences to influence decisions at pace. This includes shaping the prioritisation of complex data requirements, enabling both long-term strategic decision-making and short-term tactical solutions, while ensuring all proposed approaches align with the Fund’s overarching strategy and digital vision.
Through a comprehensive and expert-level understanding of business processes, operational systems, and organisational data, you will act as the principal point of contact for Fund-wide business definitions, processes, scalable data products/services, and data standards. You will ensure these are secure, legal, accessible and compliant by design.
From a business perspective you will define and lead how data will impact existing/future business processes, data management responsibilities, tools, and governance processes, enabling continuous improvement in data practices and compliance with governance policies. You will also be analysing how data impacts across the Funds technical architecture landscape and systems.
As an expert in business analysis, you will also set the strategic direction for the discipline itself, mentoring and managing a small team of business analysts while cultivating a strong community of practice. You will build analytical capability across the Fund, embedding business analysis as a core enabler of digital transformation.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Set the strategic vision and direction for business analysis across the Fund’s digital services from a data perspective.
- Own and govern the business analysis methodology, designing and implementing robust data collection, instrumentation, and reporting processes. Safeguard the accuracy, integrity, and quality of data across the Fund.
- Ensure data analysis is technically robust, assess the impact across the Funds technical architecture landscape and systems and ensure recommendations strategically align with organisational goals.
- Analyse a wide array of data, research, insight, and metrics to inform service, product, and business process redesign.
- Act as the authoritative voice for data and analysis within the digital team, providing expert advice and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and business areas.
- Lead, mentor, and coach colleagues to build analytical capability and confidence across teams, cultivating a strong community of practice that elevates business analysis across the Fund.
Interview details:
- Date: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
- Format: Virtual
- Location: UK-wide
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
We will be hosting a briefing session on: Tuesday 28th January 2026, 1pm. To register or ask any questions, please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
- Deep knowledge of data frameworks, data regulatory standards and data legal compliance.
- Proven experience of carrying out data analysis using different analysis methodologies across a complex technical/systems architecture landscape.
- Ability to analyse and use a range of data to make recommendations and implemented business process re-engineering to support organisational goals and strategies.
- Experience of implementing rigorous data governance, quality assurance, and validation practices to ensure trusted insights that drive strategic decision-making.
- Ability to provide expert advice, strategic recommendations and influence senior leadership and business areas that improve digital services while maintaining data integrity and compliance.
- Ability to act as a bridge between technical & non-technical colleagues when discussing complex data problems and solutions.
Desirable Criteria:
- Led, mentored, and coached colleagues to build analytical capability and confidence across teams, cultivating a strong community of practice that elevates business analysis within an organisation.
- Holds or is working towards an industry-recognised qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis) or Data Analytics (e.g. IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics), although practical experience is more important
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



