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Our Second Home (OSH) is the UK’s youth movement for people with refugee backgrounds. We support young people to build community, become leaders, and flourish into adulthood in the place they call home.
Each year, hundreds of young people from dozens of countries and living in London & Bristol take part in our residential programmes, leadership training and youth hubs. Our residentials are often the first step – immersive, relationship-rich spaces where young people connect, reflect and begin to see themselves as leaders. From there, many move into leadership training and take on volunteer roles within the movement.
Our work is youth-led and rooted in lived experience. We are now implementing our 2025–2028 strategy, focused on strengthening quality, embedding learning and ensuring our growth is sustainable and safe.
The Head of Programmes is a senior leadership role, reporting to the CEO and managing two senior colleagues. You will hold responsibility for the quality, coherence and safeguarding of all programme activity.
Responsibilities (abridged - see attached job description)
Programme Leadership & Strategy in Practice
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Lead implementation of OSH’s 2025–2028 programme strategy.
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Oversee the design, quality and coherence of residentials, leadership training and hubs.
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Take operational responsibility for residential delivery, including participant referrals, recruitment of staff and freelancers, programme content and educational standards.
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Attend and lead approximately five residential programmes per year.
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Identify opportunities to strengthen youth engagement and leadership pathways as the organisation scales.
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Ensure programme data is accurately recorded and used to improve delivery.
Team Leadership
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Line manage the Communities Manager and Leadership & Volunteering Manager.
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Provide structured supervision, clear objectives and professional development support.
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Ensure strong coordination between hubs, residentials and leadership pathways.
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Build a culture of accountability, reflection and continuous improvement.
Safeguarding & Welfare
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Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and serve as DSL at events as required.
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Ensure safeguarding practice is robust, consistent and embedded across all activities.
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Respond to safeguarding and behavioural issues appropriately and oversee safe recruitment processes.
Partnerships, Budget & Oversight
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Maintain referral partnerships and represent OSH externally where appropriate.
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Hold programme budgets within agreed limits and ensure financial discipline.
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Embed monitoring, evaluation and reflective practice across the programme team.
Experience & Competencies (abridged - see attached job description)
Essential
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At least 5 years’ experience in youth or youth-centred programming, including residential or intensive settings.
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Experience designing and delivering leadership development or informal education programmes.
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Strong facilitation and training skills.
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Demonstrable experience managing staff and developing teams.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding practice and willingness to act as Deputy DSL.
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Experience working with young people from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds, or strong understanding of the issues affecting them.
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Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery in a part-time senior leadership role.
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Strong organisational skills and commitment to inclusive, youth-led practice.
Desirable
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Level 3 Safeguarding training.
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Experience managing programme budgets.
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Experience contributing to organisational strategy or scaling programme models.
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Familiarity with Google Workspace, Beacon CRM, MyConcern or similar systems.
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Lived experience of migration or displacement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£17.58 per hour
21 hours per week (flexible across Monday–Friday)
Temporary – 3 months starting w/c 9th March
Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation Making Real Impact This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to contribute meaningfully within a values-led organisation.
We are working with a small, passionate social justice charity championing the rights of women and girls. With a collaborative and energetic team culture, this role offers real scope to shape processes and gain exposure across operations, governance and finance.
Based in vibrant offices (with excellent facilities and plenty of good coffee), you’ll play a central role in keeping the organisation running smoothly.
The Role As Operations Officer, you will provide vital support across finance, governance and day-to-day operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the CEO with finance and governance administration
- Processing invoices, bookkeeping and setting up payments (using Xero)
- Preparing papers for Trustee and Committee meetings
- Acting as minute taker and liaison for trustees
- Coordinating office systems and supplier relationships
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
- Maintaining contact databases and internal systems
- Assisting with events and team activities
About You We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting finance processes (invoicing, bookkeeping or similar)
- Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Has experience providing administrative or operational support within a team
- Is confident managing multiple priorities and working independently
- Communicates professionally and builds collaborative working relationships
- Is comfortable handling confidential information with discretion
- Is committed to social justice, equality and the charity’s mission
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous
- Flexible working pattern across the week
- Hybrid working with a welcoming Shoreditch office base
- Exposure to governance, finance and senior leadership
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a mission-driven organisation
- Supportive, values-led team environment
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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 looking for 2 dynamic New Partnerships Leads to help us secure the transformational corporate partnerships that will shape the future of end-of-life care across the UK.
You’ll be at the forefront of Marie Curie’s high-value fundraising strategy, responsible for securing six- and seven-figure partnerships across priority sectors. You’ll lead the full business development and sales cycle from outreach and lead generation to pitch, proposal, and close.
You’ll manage your own portfolio of high-value prospects, build a robust pipeline, and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders across major UK brands. One of the roles will also line-manage New Partnership Manager, supporting them to deliver their own income targets.
This role is perfect for a self-starter. Someone who can spot opportunities, open doors, and build long-term, commercial strategic partnerships that deliver income, influence, and national brand impact.
Please let us know during your application which role you want to apply for!
In this role, you will:
- Leading the development and delivery of sector-specific strategies to secure new high-value corporate partnerships.
- Generating and converting your own leads through proactive outreach, networking, and market insight.
- Managing the full business development cycle: prospecting, cultivation, proposal writing, pitching, negotiation, and closing.
- Building strong relationships with senior corporate stakeholders, trustees, volunteers, and internal teams.
- Creating compelling, commercially focused proposals, applications, and pitch materials tailored to each prospect.
- Developing innovative partnership concepts across CRM, sponsorship, brand partnerships, cause-related marketing, and strategic collaborations.
- Presenting confidently to senior audiences and representing Marie Curie at events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
- Supporting and motivating team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Skills Needed
- A proven track record of winning or managing corporate partnerships worth £100k+.
- Experience securing six- or seven-figure partnerships across Charity of the Year, CRM, sponsorship, or strategic partnership models.
- Strong experience in business development, including cold outreach, lead generation, and pipeline management.
- Ability to build relationships quickly and credibly with senior stakeholders across sectors.
- Exceptional communication skills written, verbal, and presentation with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience writing high-quality proposals, applications, and pitch decks.
- Strong networking ability and confidence representing an organisation externally.
- Commercial understanding of brand strategy, retail, consumer partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration.
- A self-starter mindset: proactive, resilient, and motivated to build new opportunities from scratch.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.
This is your chance to play a pivotal role in helping Marie Curie reach its goal of raising £9.5 million in corporate income next year and to build partnerships that change lives.
Please see full job description
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications:
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (plus London allowance of £3.5k (subject to eligibility)
Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week
Based: Homebased (outside of London) 1 day per month in office for meetings
London based 2 days per week in London HQ
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
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
About the Role
This role sits at the heart of a complex higher-education environment, partnering closely with academic departments and professional services to navigate sector-specific people challenges. The successful candidate will bring a strong working knowledge of higher-education policies, frameworks, and governance, along with demonstrable experience leading to redundancy and organisational change processes, including managing settlement agreements.
The focus of the position will centre around workforce planning, supporting senior leaders to shape future capability, optimise organisational design, and ensure people strategies align with long-term institutional priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver proactive, strategic workforce planning across designated faculties and departments.
- Provide trusted HR advice on organisational design, resourcing models, talent planning and capability frameworks.
- Support change initiatives, including restructures and service redesign, ensuring effective consultation and communication.
- Analyse workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and future workforce requirements.
- Build strong, influential relationships with stakeholders, including managers, trade unions and internal HR teams.
- Coach and support managers on complex employee relations matters, performance management and people development.
- Contribute to wider People & Culture projects as needed to support institutional priorities.
About You
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within Higher Education.
- Strong background in leading redundancy processes, including settlement agreements
- Strong background in workforce planning, organisational change, or strategic transformation work.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to influence at all levels.
- Sound understanding of employee relations and UK employment legislation.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to hit the ground running.
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a respected university, shaping how the organisation supports its people now and in the future. You'll work alongside a collaborative HR leadership team with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a creative and dynamic person with a proven track record in creating, delivering and managing digital content across social media platforms to develop, implement and manage strategies to grow our online presence and raise our profile.
You’ll have demonstrable experience across a wide range of social media platforms with the ability to craft engaging content to build a rapport with your audience while continuing to uphold our brand and professional values. You will be managing multiple accounts held by the charity.
You will have experience of using third party management tools to create, plan and schedule content, analysing reach and engagement, and using analytical tools to help make informed decisions about our digital marketing strategies. You will regularly report back to the management team feeding into our wider strategy discussions, making recommendations on future campaigns.
You will be part of a wider communications team, working alongside the PR & Communications Manager, reporting to one of the trustees, fostering an organisation-wide approach working with all colleagues to ensure a planned, structured and collaborative approach to our communications and marketing planning.
As a small charity, flexibility is key to meet the needs of our shifting priorities and in between delivering and managing social media content – your primary focus – you will additionally support wider marketing activities with creation of digital content to support charity advertising, support the development of our online (web) content and more general activities across the communications team. While there will be some level of existing experience, training will be provided for anything bespoke.
As part of the role, you will help our UK-based volunteers to develop local social media activities and support them as required. This may involve making recommendations in their approach, supporting content creation and upskilling them to gain confidence in using social media.
The role is remote and the successful applicant can work from a location of their choice, making optimum use of video conferencing and online collaboration tools to connect with the wider communications team.
Some UK travel within the role is expected with the charity reimbursing reasonable UK travel costs where agreed up front and on behalf of the charity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and lead social media execution, from planning through to delivery across multiple accounts and multiple platforms
- Develop content and strategy for new (to IA) and new-to-market platforms
- Develop and deliver relevant content that drives awareness, engagement and conversation in line with IA’s aims and objectives
- Work closely with communications peers, wider staff and volunteers to deliver meaningful campaigns which aligns to IA’s purpose and support model
- Upholding brand and culture in everything you do
- Co-develop policies relating to your area of responsibility to ensure the management of online risks, suitability to content, data protection and safeguarding
- Develop partnerships with key individuals, ensuring strong social amplification and storytelling
- Oversee social content calendars, asset production and approvals aligned to wider communications strategies
- Review and manage marketing assets, ensuring brand consistency and compliant content
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and confidently jump into new projects in a fast-moving
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- Support with the development/management of wider digital content (web, digital advertising)
- prioritising the needs of the charity
- Monitoring all socials, reacting to/moderating follower engagement and questions as part of our wider support model
- Supporting volunteers with local branch social media engagement, advising on use, upholding IA’s wider values and policies and monitoring content/engagement suggesting changes where relevant
- Management reporting on social media interactions, successes, areas for development, improvements and making recommendations to the Management team/Board
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies and content in a similar role for at least 12 months
- A thorough working knowledge of a wide range of social media platforms
- Third-party applications to manage social media content across a range of platforms in addition to regular reporting and provision of management information to help the team make informed decisions to support the wider charity’s wider digital marketing strategy.
- Development of engaging and creative digital content
- Experience in social media moderation
- Working with and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships including our trustees, staff, volunteers and external medical professionals
- Digital marketing experience
- Team player
- Familiarity with UK data protection regulation
DESIRABLE
- Working knowledge of the Wordpress platform
- Advertising opportunities across social media to expand reach including cost models and budgetary management
- Basic understanding of AI and the benefits of using it within the not-for-profit sector
- Experience of working on sensitive content for people who have experienced acute and chronic illness, been through life changing surgery or those who may be feeling vulnerable or exposed at a difficult time
- Experience across the not-for-profit sector
- Experience of A/B testing
SKILLS & QUALITIES
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, adaptable in approach, creative thinker
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit:
1. Your CV (up to 3 pages)
2. A covering letter outlining your suitability to the role (max 500 words)
Interviews will be two-stage for successful candidates. Initial interviews will be held via video conferencing (such as Zoom) discussing previous experience and role fit with successful candidates going through to a second round. This includes alignment to IA’s values. Please allow up to 1 hour for this stage.
Second round interviews are expected to be via video conference. Successful candidates will, at least one week in advance of the second round, be given a short brief and asked to provide sample content (or a clear idea of their marketing strategy) and share their ideas at least 48hrs before the interview. Candidates should be prepared to present their social media ideas at interview and answer any questions from the interview panel.
Additionally second stage applicants will be asked to provide examples of their own previously created content, at least 48hrs prior to the interview. You should be comfortable sharing past content that you have created previously which will be treated with the strictest confidence. Please allow up to 1 hour for this stage.
Applications should be submitted via the advertising platform including your CV and covering letter. See attached role profile for recruitment timetable and further details about us/the role, including contact details for an informal chat, if required, before applying. Applicants are encouraged to ensure availability in line with the recruitment timetable in the attached job specification.
While IA recognises the value of AI technology in the current climate, IA reserves the right to ignore applications where we have reason to believe that they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
Please let us know if you require any additional support to attend or undertake an interview or if there is anything we should consider as part of the interview process
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Customer Services Manager will lead in driving change from a reactive helpdesk approach to a proactive insight led model, identifying how we can use technology and process change to deliver a seamless customer experience.
This hugely important role is the gateway to our customer offering, ensuring a best-in-class focus for service delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on customer journey transformation through quality of service delivery and clearer routes to services and partnership offerings
- Systems leadership to optimise workflows, leverage CRM effectiveness (ideally Dynamics365) to forecast demand, reduce waste and drive value creation.
- Manage high volume, complex multi enquiry environment to resolution and escalation management.
- Data -focused approach to issue resolution, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency within a high performance culture.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on systems thinking, innovation and measurable impact. You’ll shape the future of NCVO’s customer journey, harness technology to deliver smarter services, and play a central role in driving growth, insight and organisational excellence.
Your background
- A track record in delivering high-touch Customer Service excellence in a membership environment.
- A strategic thinker that is operationally hands on looking to lead from the front.
- A data first approach to review performance and constantly strive for performance (exp with Dynamics365 would be great but not essential).
- Strong communicator with a natural coaching style and a background in managing change.
- Customer first mindset; how can we make their journey as fluent, simplistic and rewarding as possible.
This is an exciting time to join NCVO, with investment and opportunity across the organisation. We are evolving our services to ensure they meet the challenges facing the sector, creating real opportunities to make a positive impact on society.
About the Team
Membership and Customer Services is a newly evolved team that exists to grow, connect and convene NCVO’s membership. The team acquires roughly 1,400 new members a year and offers care and support to retain 90% of its current 17K members.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest, so apply as soon as you can.
Why join us
With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!
Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.
About the Role
As a passionate professional in the identification, development and management of a wide range of relationships in support of our programme partnership, you will ensure the Career Ready programme in Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire continues to thrive, which includes securing charitable donations from supporting partners. You will work closely with our Programme & Partnerships Manager for Glasgow, in support of our work growing there.
This role requires experience of partnership and account management and the scale and ambition of our social mobility work means you will need to be well organised, confident and able to positively influence a wide range of people including headteachers, teachers, CEOs and HRDs.
You will identify and approach opportunities that are well researched and pursue with unswerving perseverance. It’s also a great chance to develop personally.
Programme & Partnership Managers lead the delivery of our programme locally. In this role, you’ll grow, develop, and maintain the employer and education partnerships that make the Career Ready programme work — including our Local Advisory Boards, Local Authorities, school coordinators, the Developing the Young Workforce Regional Group, and the employers and volunteers who provide mentoring with the accompanying paid internship, deliver engaging masterclasses, and support events.
Once you’re confident in what, why, when, and how of our work, you will:
1. Lead, grow, and strengthen the Career Ready partnerships in Renfrewshire & West
Dunbartonshire.
You’ll ensure an excellent programme experience for all stakeholders and secure employer engagement for approximately 60+ students each year (with growth expected) who take part in our 18-month programme. This includes ensuring
sufficient mentors with the accompanying paid internship, high-quality masterclasses and purposeful events.
2. Support programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and the generation of new programme and funding partnerships across Renfrewshire & West Dunbartonshire.
You’ll work closely with the Career Ready Glasgow & West Areas Local Advisory Board, the Programme & Partnerships Manager for Glasgow, the Head of Programme & Operations, the Scotland Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Lead, and your fellow Programme & Partnerships Managers — all committed to delivering quality, impact, and sustainability. You’ll also collaborate with the Scotland Operations Team to
ensure accurate data, strong processes, and effective management information for the area.
Find out more
You can find out more about the role, and working at Career Ready, in our candidate pack.
- £36,000 - £39,870 DOE (pro rata for part time)
- A working from home allowance of £300 pa is provided (pro rata for part time)
- Annual leave: 27 days holiday plus bank/public holidays. In addition, Career Ready is closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
- 6% of salary contribution to a private pension subject to an employee contribution of 3%
- Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Business expenses including mileage allowance for car usage
How to apply
Please visit our website for full details of how to apply.
Timetable
- Closing date: 5 pm, Monday 16 March 2026 (early applications are encouraged)
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening conversation prior to interview
- Interviews will take place from w/c 30 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Operation Christmas Child UK (OCC) has implemented a strategic volunteer ministry, investing in teams of volunteers who will multiply themselves and hugely extend the reach of OCC’s mission.
OCC is the world’s largest shoebox appeal where Samaritan’s Purse, together with local churches here and overseas, distributes from the UK 1/4 million gift-filled shoeboxes annually to children in need overseas and in so doing demonstrates God’s love in a tangible way while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
A resourceful and energetic Regional Manager is needed to recruit, select, equip, and lead teams of volunteers throughout the greater West Midlands area and Wales. You will be passionate about developing others towards highly effective ministry, teamwork and increased personal competency. You will also directly engage churches to participate in OCC in areas not yet covered by Connect volunteers.
You will be confident to take initiative with people and projects and also have good administrative and organisational skills. You will also enjoy envisioning the numerous volunteers who participate in the OCC shoebox appeal each year.
You will enthusiastically support the Christian purposes of OCC and Samaritan’s Purse and be committed to the value of well-equipped volunteers and to developing them further. Candidates will have proven people and project management and administrative experience in the workplace and be educated to A levels or ideally Degree level.
This role is based in region and so prospective candidates should currently live in the region and provide their own transport for which defined expenses will be paid.
Occupational Requirement:
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to both the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be a committed Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the Future of a Unique Regimental Museum
HorsePower, the Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars, is embarking on an ambitious transformation. We are developing a bold new “Museum of the Future” that will reinterpret over 300 years of regimental history through engaging, modern and interactive displays.
We are now seeking an experienced, motivated Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in raising £100,000 by mid-2027 to fund the redesign phase and to help establish strong, sustainable fundraising practice for the museum’s next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who wants real ownership, influence and the chance to make visible impact in a small but ambitious heritage organisation.
About HorsePower
Located at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, HorsePower tells the story of The King’s Royal Hussars from 1715 to the present day, spanning India, Waterloo, the World Wars and modern conflict. The museum holds a fascinating collection and unique archives and is now launching a five-year strategic plan to become one of the most vibrant and accessible small military museums in the South of England.
The Role
This is a new role with scope to shape both strategy and delivery. You will lead on trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, working closely with the Fundraising Trustee and Curator to:
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
- Write compelling grant applications and major funding proposals.
- Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate supporters.
- Put in place effective fundraising systems, processes and reporting.
- Develop long-term relationships for future capital funding appeals.
You will be confident working independently, comfortable in a small organisation and motivated by building something with lasting value.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit current fundraising activity, supporters and data
- Research, develop and submit high-quality trust and foundation applications
- Identify and cultivate prospective major donors and corporate partners
- Support stewardship, recognition and donor communications
- Maintain accurate CRM records and GDPR-compliant processes
- Produce concise monthly progress reports for trustees
About you – Essential. You will bring:
- At least three years’ successful fundraising experience (trusts, foundations, major donors and/or corporate partnerships)
- A strong track record of securing significant gifts and grants, ideally within culture, heritage or the wider nonprofit sector
- Excellent written and numeracy skills and experience of crafting persuasive funding proposals
- Confidence building relationships with funders, trustees and senior stakeholders
- Highly organised working practices and strong attention to detail
Desirable - Experience in museums or heritage, an interest in military history, and a creative, entrepreneurial approach to income generation.
Why join us?
- A rare opportunity to shape a museum redevelopment from the ground up
- Flexible working in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation
- A high-impact role where your work will directly influence the museum’s future
Applications: Interested applicants are requested to submit a short covering letter or email stating why they are suitable for the role, a CV and two references.
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Interviews: Late March/early April (online first round, final stage in Winchester)
We may close early if sufficient strong applications are received.
HorsePower is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We also welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and experience gained through work, study, volunteering or other life experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Policy and Influencing Lead
Salary: £42,500 per annum pro rata, plus 15% ILW if applicable
Hours: Part time, up to 22.5 hours per week, open to discussing working patterns
Location: Birmingham or London
Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 12 months, with plans to review
Reports to: Director of Fundraising and External Affairs
THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham, which will support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a new role in an expanding and dynamic organisation. It responds to our growing ambition to share what we have learned about suicide prevention and delivering services to men who are affected by inequalities.
We understand that for more men to be saved, we need others to take action too. And we need to make this case for change as compelling and impactful as possible to influence commissioners, NHS providers, or policy makers to save more men’s lives.
This role will involve leading the influencing strategy, building evidence-based policy positions, and executing powerful messaging to effectively demonstrate the impact of crisis intervention and the importance of extending this provision to more men across the country.
Overarching priorities
· To influence national and local systems leaders on the importance of rapid, equitable, accessible and tailored treatment and support for acutely suicidal men.
· To establish James’ Place as a leading and credible voice in innovative suicide prevention practice, reducing inequalities in access and in supporting men who other services aren’t reaching.
· To strengthen our evidence base and contribute insight and data to networks and partners who can grow its impact (such as organisations with larger influencing teams, media organisations, policy makers and think tanks).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy
· Identify key actors and establish, lead and execute an influencing plan for the next 12 – 24 months, in line with the above priorities, emerging insight and changing contexts.
· Lead effective relationship and network building and management across charity, health and policy sectors.
· Adopt a holistic perspective with communications and fundraising colleagues, that is deeply informed by clinical practice and aligned with strategies for growth.
· Explore future partnerships to strengthen evidence base, impact and reach, with academics, think tanks, funders and policy makers
· Ensure James’ Place responds to emerging policy and influencing opportunities (such as men’s health, inequalities work, neighbourhoods, integrated health organisations, strategic commissioning and so on)
Delivery
· Represent James’ Place on external groups at parliamentary events and sector forums as appropriate, ensuring the charity’s position and the voices of men we treat are clearly and respectfully communicated.
· Monitor and respond to legislative and regulatory changes and lead consultation responses.
· Research and produce compelling policy briefings, consultation responses and evidence-based reports
· Champion accurate data collection, evaluation and insight across James’ Place, demonstrating how crucial this is for policy and influencing work externally.
· Fully brief and support the CEO and other senior leaders’ attendance at events, meetings and media work.
· Engage with researchers, evaluators and campaigners on what James’ Place knows and does so that they can represent and champion James’ Place effectively.
· Support senior colleagues to engage with the Board on matters of policy and influence.
· Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success.
Charity-wide
· Work closely with services, clinical, fundraising and communication colleagues to deliver our strategy and business plans to meet our charitable objectives.
· Play a role across the whole organisation, offering support and demonstrating leadership across the charity, helping colleagues to grow and develop.
· Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective and sustainable charity.
· Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.
· Promote and demonstrate the highest level of safeguarding best practice.
· Deputise for senior colleagues and represent the organisation externally as and when required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
· Extensive experience in policy and influencing work at a senior level on a social or health issue, including mental or physical health, equity, or social justice.
· A strong track record of building and maintaining external relationships across sectors: government, NHS, public services, charities, academia or think tanks; healthcare experience is highly desirable
· Substantial experience of preparing and submitting consultation documents, position statements and advocacy materials.
· Strong communication skills, in writing and in person.
· Experience of working with quantitative and qualitative research and researchers, work with data and insight to make credible and evidence-based arguments.
· Practical, resilient, unflappable; an innovator, open to exploring new ways of working.
· Experience of working with people with lived experience of sensitive and personal issues.
Desirable
· Experience of public speaking.
· Experience of working with NHS commissioners or mental health services.
· Working with volunteers and people with lived experience of suicidality or inequality.
WE OFFER
· A 7% employer contributory pension scheme.
· Family friendly policies.
· Death in service insurance scheme.
· 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please follow the instructions on the attached document.
Closing date: Monday 16 March 2026, 5pm
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker
Part Time and Full time hours available up to 37.5 hour per week
Salary £24,570.00 per annum + Sleep in Shifts paid at £69.76 per shift
Who we are: The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!
Introduction:
We are seeking passionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team of Outreach Support Workers across in Brighton and Hove. If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you'll be supporting individuals in developing their independence, building on their strengths, and leading a fulfilling, active life within their community.
Brief outline of the role:
As an Outreach Support Worker, you’ll provide tailored care and support to individuals in both their homes and the community. Your role will focus on helping people live as independently as possible, beyond daily living tasks you may be supporting individuals to build on self-esteem, personal growth, and active participation in social and community activities.
In addition to your support work, you will complete daily session notes and timesheets and may be asked to assist with some administrative tasks. This is a flexible, dynamic role that offers the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of the people you support. You will collaborate with a supportive team and, as part of a rota system, may work varying hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
What the People we Support want:
The people we support want a member of staff who is passionate and motivated. Someone who is assertive, caring, able and willing to tailor and adapt their support work based on the needs of the person they are supporting – providing person centred care. Whether this be going out into the community, building and maintaining friendships and relationships, finding volunteer or career opportunities, building life skills and promoting their independence. Some people we support require personal care, in which they request, respect and dignity in these tasks.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Staff benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- One paid celebration day a year
- Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- One paid volunteering day a year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced death in service
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
We are also:
- A living wage employer
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
- Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Please apply now and we will be in touch.
Actively Interviewing
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!
RNCSF enables hundreds of vulnerable children each year to access the care, stability and education that prepares them for success in life--join our small and dedicated team to run the SpringForward programme for care-experienced post-18 success through university preparation and employment opportunities leveraging resources from the UK's top independent schools.
Driving social mobility through access to great educational opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37.5 per week (Possibility of part-time and/or flexible working)
Salary: £26,000 FTE (Subject to ongoing upward pay review)
Department: Fundraising & Marketing
Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW
The Community Fundraiser will drive ambitious growth in fundraising across the Teesside area, focusing on building community groups to deliver income, brand awareness and to maximise supporter engagement. Providing exceptional donor care to Teesside Hospice community supporters
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.
Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.
Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.
Closing date for applications is 17th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a New Business Manager be responsible for securing new partnerships worth 100k-1m. You will manage a pipeline of prospects, working on both warm and cold new business acquisition developing proposals, on-boarding new partnerships, while working closely with the Partnership Management team.
Colleagues are required to work a minimum of 50% of their working week from the office. For most full-time roles, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period.
Salary40,517.92 47,377.25 (London) 36,264.07 43,123.40 (Outside London)
LocationLondon or Manchester (Hybrid working)
The Charity
An incredible charity providing people with important life skills, as well as supporting with education, training and employment. Youd be joining a passionate and welcoming team that prioritises inclusively and diversity. They offer fantastic company benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, competitive employer pension contributions, flexible working as well as much more!
The Role
Support the Senior Corporate Development Manager on proposals for new partnerships worth 1m+, and with planning, budgeting and internal reporting.
Deliver projects that support the growth of the pipeline and improvement of win rates.
Secure new corporate partnerships from warm and cold leads.
Financially plan, budget and manage performance against agreed target.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have
Experience of creating high value, strategic corporate partnerships; cold new business acquisition; and liaising with internal stakeholders.
Knowledge of corporate fundraising arena including trends and challenges
Demonstrable experience of securing high value multiyear partners in excess of 100k or developing existing accounts in a fundraising environment.
Demonstrable experience of writing and delivering successful proposals and pitches to a range of audiences and stakeholders.
Previous experience in financial and performance reporting
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Our client is the leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Their Vision is “Better Mental Health for All” and their values of We Celebrate People, We are Better Together, We Inspire Hope, We Champion Change, and We Bridge the Gap, are at the heart of what they deliver. Our client 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.
They have been able to diversify their services over recent years resulting in their offer to the citizens of Birmingham being expanded to include prevention and community-based asset services, crisis intervention, a Birmingham and Solihull wide Mental health Helpline as well as workplace wellbeing support.
You will be working as part of a new, clinically led Rehabilitation Pathway Team and a well-established Intensive Community Rehabilitation Team within the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT). Although employed and managed by Our client, you will be working as part of an integrated clinical team. You will be working with a range of individuals who are currently admitted in independent out-of-area rehabilitation placements or BSMHFT placements, who require suitable accommodation upon their discharge. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, made up of medical and psychology professionals and local authority. This role is not limited to the Birmingham area, and you may be expected to travel outside of this area.
Ideally you will be QCF/NVQ level 3 qualified or have a willingness to work towards this qualification. It is essential that you have experience of working with accommodation providers within Birmingham and Solihull, an empathy for people experiencing mental health issues and are committed to service user involvement and empowerment. You will have a good understanding of equal opportunities, confidentiality, safeguarding and health & safety.
Shift pattern is 9.00am - 5.00pm, with the flexibility to work outside of these hours if necessary.
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 client is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that they work with. They strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges as their perspectives enrich their teams. They are also committed to changing the ethnic diversity of their management team and particularly encourage applicants from minority communities to apply for this role.
Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. They are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd March 2026
Interviews to take place on Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April 2026



