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The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire.  With a network of 200 parishes, there is a Christian presence in every local community.  There is a rich variety of people and traditions, which are united in our shared mission of "worshipping God, making new disciples, transforming communities".

The Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd (DBF) manages the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese and its associated entities as well as managing activities to serve and equip these parishes through various activities and projects. 

The Finance & Governance team handle all matters concerning Diocesan and Cathedral finance including the administration and collection of parish share, paying invoices and expenses, budgeting, annual statutory, management accounts, clergy stipends, staff salaries, advice to parishes on parochial finance matters. 

This role covers the full range of work in an accounting system dealing with input to and output from all ledgers with specific responsibility for the administration of parish shares and fees including the issuing of regular statements to parishes. The purpose is to ensure that the accounting system has accurate and timely financial data which is available to those who require it either for decision-making or for external reports and accounts.

Are you looking for an engaging, fulfilling, and varied role? Young Enterprise is looking for a new Project Manager for a key project running throughout the South West of England on a fixed-term contract until October 2027.

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 90 employees and over 2000 volunteers united by our goal to empower young people to discover, develop, and succeed by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in work and life.

Through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes, Young Enterprise helps young people build essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and financial literacy—preparing them for the modern world.

Since we set up in 1962, we have ensured over 7 million young people had the opportunity to prepare for the world of work and over 1 million young people set up and run their own business.

Why Work for Us?

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. Here’s what you can expect from us:

· People-Focused Culture: A friendly and supportive workplace where we work together to achieve our mission.

· Commitment to Equality and Diversity: We actively promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

· Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, access to an NHS top-up scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

· Mentorship Opportunities: Access to a mentoring scheme with a corporate partner to support your personal and professional development.

· Life Assurance: Group Life Assurance for added peace of mind.

· Pension scheme

We are looking for:

The Project Manager will have strong organisation and project management skills, including budget management and KPI monitoring and reporting. They need to maintain regular communications with stakeholders and be confident in reporting progress, both face to face and in written report form. The ability to develop and maintain extensive positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is essential to the role.

We are seeking an individual with a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of managing complex projects is essential. An understanding of education and school centred programmes would be a distinct advantage.

Reporting to the South West and South and Mid-Wales Educational Partnerships Regional Manager, this role provides a real opportunity to help drive social mobility in the south west, and to ensure that young people across the region have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work.

This project has a particular focus on enhancing career readiness for underserved communities across the South West.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake safeguarding training and ensure YE’s safeguarding policy is adhered to at all times.

This is a home-based role which requires the individual to be based within the South West of England.

Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment.  In most cases a previous conviction will not prevent you from being great at this role - to find out more please refer to the job description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a real difference to the future of young people in South West of England, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 28 May 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join us and be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of young people across the country. Apply today!

Play a vital role to ensure that the voices of lived experiences contribute effectively to the development of policy, research, and services in eating disorders.

We are recruiting maternity cover for a Co-production Officer role at Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity. You will work passionately to ensure that the voices of people with eating disorders and their carers (referred to in the team as experts by experience) contribute effectively to the development of research, policy, and services. This will include projects led by researchers, clinicians, or policymakers that we are supporting with co-production, and projects within Beat.

The role is based remotely and will require evening work for the facilitation of co-production groups and sessions.

Beat offers flexible working across four days/week, more details on the role and how to apply are available in the candidate pack.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as an Education Worker on IntoUniversity’s Graduate Scheme, helping to change the lives of young people. 

We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, an excellent career opportunity with exceptional training and hands-on experience, opportunities for promotion, and the chance to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.

Locations: Bridlington, Coventry, Hartlepool, Leeds, London, Nottingham
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: 
London-based positions: £30,000 per annum (including £2,600 London contribution)
Non-London positions: £27,400 per annum
Applications close: 9am Monday 19th May 2025
Start date: 28th July 2025

What could my day look like?

The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.

In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.

As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort. 

About us

Baby Lifeline is a highly respected national charity whose mission is to ensure the healthiest and best outcomes possible from pregnancy and birth.

Founded over 40 years ago by Judy Ledger following the personal tragedy of losing three premature babies, we have since purchased many million pounds’ worth of equipment for maternity and neonatal units, produced nationally recognised reports and research projects, staged highly successful annual UK maternity safety conferences, and provided ongoing evidence-based, multi-professional training to reduce avoidable harm and death in maternity. Training is provided through Baby Lifeline Training Ltd. It trains around 4,000 delegates annually and is one of the main providers/developers of training for maternity professionals in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Baby Lifeline as Chief Operating Officer.

This dual role will include operational responsibility for Baby Lifeline and Baby Lifeline Training Ltd. Sharing the same building as the charity, the Training company is a not-for-profit social enterprise which operates under a service level agreement and brand licence issued by the charity.

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for directing and controlling all organisational operations in accordance with the strategy and business plans agreed by the CEO and respective Boards of the Charity and Baby Lifeline Training Ltd to ensure that organisational values and objectives are met.  Baby Lifeline’s mission is to make care safer and better for every pregnant woman, pregnant person and newborn baby in the UK with the aim of ensuring that no family will experience the avoidable loss of their precious baby or mother.

Chief Operating Officer Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the overall purpose of the charity.
• Perform a leading role in driving revenue through developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent the charity at external events and meetings where required.
• Financial expertise in setting and managing realistic annual income and expenditure budgets is essential.
• Lead and support management and small staff team.
• Co-ordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Work closely with the CEO and Boards to develop and implement the charity’s strategic vision and values

As Chief Operating Officer, you will have:

• A business degree/MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Extensive experience in a senior management role.
• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Robust understanding of financial analysis, management principles and practices.
• Thorough understanding of the charity sector.
• Understanding of business functions i.e. HR, IT, finance etc.
• Experience in strategic business planning

 Benefits: 33 days’ holiday including public holidays, pension, enhanced sick pay

Interested? Click 'Apply Now' to access the Application Pack 

Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering the East of England, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
• Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
• Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
• Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
• Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
• Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

The Digital Engagement Officer is a key member of the Marketing and Communications team and will support the day-to-day running and development of our digital channels. You’ll work to drive engagement, reach new audiences and provide a smooth supporter experience.

You’ll be writing and uploading content to our website, analysing performance, reporting back on learnings and developing plans for improvement. You’ll also help run our email programme. This will involve managing our supporter newsletter, with the support of the Senior Digital Engagement Officer. It’ll also cover growing our list of supporters consenting to hear from us, running testing plans and assisting other teams with their mass email needs.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Digital Engagement Manager, Senior Digital Engagement Officer, wider Marketing and Communications team and colleagues across fundraising, policy, research and services to contribute to the digital elements of the marketing and communications strategy.

Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one of our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering Scotland, Northern Ireland & Cumbria, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the region.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
• Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
• Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the community across the region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
• Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
• Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
• Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

The MEL Coordinator will play a key role in the success of WAGGGS and our ability to deliver value for our Member Organisations in 153 countries. Together our Member Organisations represent over 10 million girls and young women around the world.

Becoming a team member at the Global Programmes Team (GPT) that oversees multiple programmes delivered in partnership with our Member Organisations across several countries, the MEL Coordinator will share the responsibility of ensuring high quality Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes are integrated into all programmatic efforts.

About You:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical MEL Coordinator to join our team. This person will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities across our programmes, especially those focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), ensuring high quality and timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development- level (GPT wide support)

2. Program Specific MEL

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed information about the role.

Applications are considered preferably from Asia Pacific Region due to the necessity of the project.

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Programme Administrator to support daily administrative tasks and manage our data and systems. This role involves ensuring efficient operations, maintaining accurate records, supporting internal teams, and assisting in data management processes including data entry, database maintenance, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate is proactive, organised, and comfortable handling a blend of administrative and data responsibilities.

Role Requirements 

Duties will include but not be limited to: 

• Supporting with the day-to-day requirements of the delivery leadership team.
• Issuing certificates to delegates on completion of training.
• Dealing with enquiries in relation to training and booking delegates on to the relevant training.
• Supporting delegates to access training and resources.
• Minuting meetings.
• Supporting with resource uploads to our website and portal.
• Managing workshop bookings on our website
• Uploading information to our CRM system, ensuring information is up to date.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate information in databases and information systems.
• Generate standard and ad-hoc reports for management and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and maintaining data filing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand data needs and ensure seamless data flow.
• Support data migration projects, integrations, and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage office supplies and place orders for merchandise.
• Maintain online documentation / Ygam SharePoint.
• Book meeting premises/rooms as required for meetings or training events.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.

Person Specification  

Essential 

• Previous administration experience.
• Confident and experienced in data management and reporting of key programme deliverables
• Confidence in creating dashboards for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Board of Trustees and funders)
• Excellent I.T. skills, specifically Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills plus ability to multi-task and work to deadlines within a busy environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as working on own initiative.
• Be self-motivated and progress own work at pace.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Confident in dealing with difficult conversations and complex situations.
• Capable of working with confidential information and maintaining its security.
• Process driven, attentive to detail, and with a keen eye for improvement to support productivity.
• Professional and positive manner and approach; able to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of (and commitment) to Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion.

Desirable 

• Working knowledge of CRM (preferably SalesForce). 
• Familiarity with WordPress 
• Previous experience of working within the Charity sector. 

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam's approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect, and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodivergent people and armed force veterans.

Lead Worker x 3 (Mental Health) - Vulnerable Adults Service (VAS) 

Location: Birmingham 

Salary: £24,570 per annum 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

We are the leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Our Vision is “Better Mental Health for All” and our values of Respect, Partnerships, Recovery, Wellbeing and Prevention are at the heart of what we deliver. Birmingham Mind has a well-earned reputation for excelling in quality delivery and plays a key role in supporting and influencing the wider mental health system across the city. 

The Vulnerable Adults service (VAS) consists of two branches - Lead Worker and Supported Accommodation. These sister services work in close partnership to provide consistent, flexible support across Birmingham 365 days a year from 9AM-9PM. 

Birmingham Mind believes in empowering citizens to have a voice in the delivery of their support and to be active in their communities and in the organisation. We have client involvement at every level of decision-making. 

We have an opportunity for an approachable and communicative individual to work with clients in a holistic person-centred way to build independence, community networks and improve quality of life. You will work with people experiencing a variety of mental health conditions, including individuals with dual diagnosis, complex needs and challenging behaviour and will ensure that they feel supported, as the embark on their journey to improve their wellbeing and build interdependence. It takes a village to help us grow, so you will be there to ensure that they engage in their community and build social networks. You will encourage them to constantly improve their physical and mental wellbeing, by attending relevant appointments and ensure access to health services. It is more than that too, it is also about helping them with finances, reducing debt, and understanding the importance of budgeting, as well as finding new skills through employment or education. You will work closely with each individual, reviewing personalised support plans and maintaining relevant assessment documentation, identifying any new barriers or changes in their circumstances that may have an impact on the achievement of their goals. 

With experience of working in the mental health field, you will demonstrate a good understanding of the obstacles that can be faced and how to overcome them to reach certain goals. You will be able to empathise with the daily struggles that people face and will have a commitment to user involvement and empowerment. As an ambassador for Birmingham Mind, you will share our values and ethos, as you deliver each support plan and remain focused on the end result. 

This is a challenging yet rewarding role; one where you can be confident that you are making a difference in someone’s life and positively impacting individual growth. 

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 May 2025 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Wednesday 11 June 2025 

This post will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in all aspects of the financial management of the charity. This post will take an active role in supporting both overseas and UK staff with financial management. The post will also be responsible for producing monthly/quarterly project finance reports both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be an analytical, intelligent accountant who will provide high quality support for a range of teams across the organisation. They will have the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the organisation, including non-finance staff. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a similar role and will preferably be at least part qualified. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys working collaboratively to join Waterloo Uncovered as Administrative Assistant.

Waterloo Uncovered is the ground-breaking charity that combines world-class archaeology with veteran recovery and wellbeing.  Since 2015 we have been supporting veterans and serving military personnel, through programmes centred around the archaeology of the Waterloo battlefield.  For example, learning archaeological skills through excavation on the battlefield supported by a wellbeing team, bringing the artefacts discovered at Waterloo to beneficiaries in their community, or supporting beneficiaries to explore archaeology and history of conflict through our online programme.  All our programmes link conflicts past to conflict present, as beneficiaries uncover, recover and discover.  

As Administrative Assistant you will be part of our small, dynamic, and passionate team, which is supported by an extensive network of volunteers.  You will work closely with the Chief Executive on all aspects of our administration in support of our operational delivery, communications, fundraising and outreach.

Key responsibilities:

• Programme administration, engaging directly in support of beneficiaries for onboarding, logistics and follow up, answering enquiries and general tasks.

• Customer service, responding to email and telephone enquiries and correspondence.

• Database and spreadsheet management, including managing contacts and suppliers, as well as donor and volunteer data on our CRM system and digital filing.

• Processing financial and accounting requirements, including invoices, payroll, expenses and supplier payments.

• Virtual office support, arranging meetings and team events, providing secretariat to Trustee Board, office contracts, suppliers and administration.

• Researches as requested, complies and summarises information for drafting applications for grants and trusts, managing fundraising pipeline and tracking, reporting schedules and reports.

• Administration of social media accounts, support to drafts of newsletter and impact reports, and other communication initiatives.

• Event administration, including bookings, logistics and support to outreach and event delivery.

What you will need

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to present a professional and positive image for the organisation.

• Ability to work under pressure, with accuracy and minimal supervision, with a proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement.

• Data management and entry skills, including the ability to maintain and improve data and information digital filing systems, with accurate record keeping.

• Digital literacy,  proficiency on google suite, microsoft, and social media (e.g. linkedin, facebook), able to present information accurately and clearly.

• Excellent organisational, time management and collaborative skills, able to work with a range of stakeholders.

• Experience of working within the charity or similar sector in an administrative role.

• Communications and / or social media experience.

How to apply

Application is by way of a CV and Covering letter.  The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 5 May. Interviews will take place around 12-13 May.  Please indicate in your cover letter any dates of unavailability.

Please note that this role is remote, but the successful candidate will be required to travel to team days in London at least twice per month at their own cost.

Design and Improvement Manager
Permanent appointment
Full time (34.5 hours)
Mobile Worker (Expected to be able to travel large areas and be willing to be deployed on projects anywhere in UK (though this will not all be face to face). 
£49,500 - £54,500 per annum, plus car allowance

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role

Be a Catalyst for System Change. Improve Lives. Shape the Future.

Are you a changemaker with a passion for transforming systemic issues in health and care systems? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and innovation? At Macmillan, we’re looking for a Design & Improvement Manager to work with systems on transformation programmes that improve the lives of people living with cancer for now and in the future.

You’ll apply your expertise and methodologies in systems thinking, human centred design, and change management to tackle some of the most complex challenges in health and care. From influencing senior stakeholders to embedding continuous improvement practices, you’ll work across local systems to deliver evidence-based, outcome-driven interventions that drive National impact.

Join us so we can help everyone reimagine cancer care together.

About you

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of consulting and/or coaching system thinking, and using human centred design collaboratively to change a health and care system.
• Experience in applying systems thinking and change management methodologies to drive large-scale transformation within complex healthcare environments.
• An ability to analyse complex problems, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions to drive system improvement.
• Built and maintained effective working relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders and coalitions that create value for all parties.
• Evidence of building a learning culture to create change and of supporting others to improve.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor style and approach to suit a variety of audiences and purposes.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development and share learning with colleagues and others, supporting the development of their capacity to work systemically and make change happen.
• High degree of personal and professional credibility and integrity; independence in decision-making and a demeanour that secures the confidence of others quickly.
• Understanding the complexities of the health and care system, including funding models, regulatory frameworks, and patient pathways and an understanding that system change is messy and unpredictable and not linear.
• Full UK drivers' licence or ability to travel for work.

About our benefits 

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process

Application deadline: Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 23:59.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

So that we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.