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Are you a highly organised project leader with a track record of developing rigorous and impactful processes? Do you want to lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation transforming mental health in higher education? This could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a methodical and strategic Programme Manager (Award) to manage the end-to-end delivery of University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award and act as key spokesperson for the programme.
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that the Award upholds its standards and values, and continues to develop and scale, supporting positive change for staff and students at universities across the UK.
About the role
- Lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation for mental health in higher education: the University Mental Health Charter Award.
- The UMHC Award recognises universities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of their university communities and supports them to continually improve.
- You will own the end-to-end management of a complex, high-profile and impactful programme, balancing administrative excellence and strategic development.
Key responsibilities
- Drive the Award lifecycle, from onboarding universities, coordinating our network of assessors and managing the Award panel.
- Scale and continually improve the Award process, ensuring it remains rigorous, impactful and values-led.
- Act as key spokesperson and point of contact for universities and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for budget, risk and line management.
What we’re looking for
- Proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience developing, maintaining and improving robust systems and processes.
- A rigorous approach to accuracy and quality control.
- Comfortable holding difficult conversations with stakeholders at all levels.
- A commitment to co-production, equality, anti-racism and an interest in mental health.
Find out more about the essential criteria for this role by downloading our Recruitment Pack from the documents section.
What you will gain
- The chance to contribute to a high-impact national programme supporting better mental health for university communities across the UK.
- Experience in a varied role with opportunities to learn and develop.
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values wellbeing.
- Flexibility in how and where you work.
How to apply
If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
- Click “Redirect to recruiter”, then scroll to the 'Vacancies and volunteering' section of our 'Join our team' page to access the job listing.
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic graduate to join our central team as one of three Harris Experience Programme Leads. The Harris Experience is a cultural and academic programme for our most able students in the Harris Federation, aiming to support them in getting placed at top universities and degree apprenticeships. The name ‘Harris Experience’ incorporates all of the specific programmes below.
You will be based at the Harris Federation head office in Croydon; however, most of your time will be spent visiting our academies in and around London. You will work closely with the Head of Harris Experience and the other Harris Experience Lead on programme vision, strategy and management.
Specifically, the role is to jointly support our team in leading our various educational programmes: the Harris Experience (HE), the Harris Experience Advanced (HEA), the Harris Scholars (HS) and the Harris Scholars Advanced (HSA), which are already in place from Year 9 through to Year 13.
The HE programme spans three years for each cohort, from Year 9 to Year 11; the HEA programme spans two years for each cohort, from Year 12 to Year 13. These programmes aim to broaden the cultural and academic experiences of some of our brightest disadvantaged young secondary students in the federation, preparing them to apply to the UK’s top university destinations and apprenticeships.
You will also be supporting our Harris Scholars (HS) and Harris Scholars Advanced (HSA) programmes which are specialised Oxbridge/medicine programmes. The HS programme spans two years for each cohort from Year 10 to Year 11; the HSA programme spans two years for each cohort, from Years 12 to Year 13.
Educational innovation will be encouraged and will be strongly tied to overall programme goals.
This role is offered on a three-year fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing the vision for the HE, HEA, HS and HSA programmes.
- Initial identification of suitable students for entry into HE for Year 9, HS for Year 10, and HEA/HSA for Year 12
- Visiting academies regularly to meet students and/or staff
- Building a relationship with and supporting/training the academies’ most able coordinators (MACs)
- Developing programme materials and disseminating good practice at the academies for the most able
- Planning and delivering the federation most able meetings
- Organising and delivering one to one and group sessions with HE and HEA students at academies
- Organising events for the HS and HSA students
- Support the HSA subject societies
- Liaising with academy principals and relevant staff
- Working closely with Oxbridge and medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science students and tracking outcomes
- Organising and delivering the mock interview programme
- Overseeing the Oxbridge, medicine and Russell Group/Sutton Trust 30 UCAS applications and tracking outcomes
- Leading on the guidance for university personal statements, training teachers and working directly with students
- Working on ad hoc Harris Experience events at academies for Years 7 and 8 most able students
- Using UCAS, Bromcom and federation/academy data to track student progress
- Organising and leading the key annual HE, HEA and HS and HSA events
- Managing the output of written, social and visual media to generate positive marketing of the HE, HEA, HS and HSA programmes, eg: bulletins, news articles
- Developing and maintaining university and career-related links with relevant organisations.
- Developing and updating the HE and HEA website.
- Working with federation careers advisers to support the aspirations and destinations of HE and HEA students
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Have high levels of literacy
- Are very articulate
- Have strong presentation skills
- Have strong organisational skills
- Have strong IT/data skills
- Have experience with working with young people
- Enjoy teamwork and working in different environments
- Have experience of the university applications process
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
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Love creating content that people actually stop to read, watch, and share?
As our Digital Content Producer, you’ll lead Urban Saints’ social media presence - crafting engaging, platform-native content that builds community and drives meaningful engagement. You’ll focus on short-form video and creative storytelling, while also supporting email and website content to ensure everything we share looks strong, consistent, and on brand.
You'll be responsible for:
- Social media and community engagement - creating and publishing engaging content across platforms and growing our social media communities.
- Digital content creation - creating graphics and digital assets in line with our brand guidelines and using design principles.
- Supporting digital channels - creating and sourcing engaging imagery for our website and external emails.
- Collaboration and delivery - working with other members of the Comms team to align with campaigns and priorities.
About You
We're looking for someone with professional experience of creating and managing social-first content with particular strength in Instagram and short-form video content. You'll be able to grow and develop digital communities, and be confident using Adobe Creative Suite. You are proactive, curious, and quick to spot opportunities.
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Location
The role is home-based with travel as required. All full-time Urban Saints employees are required to attend two team residentials per year.
How to Apply
Please fill out our application form which you can find on our website. The closing date for applications is Friday 20 March at midday. Please note, we will be actively reviewing applications ahead of the closing date and reserve the right to close applications before this date.
After we’ve received your application we’ll be in touch asking for a link to your portfolio or examples of your work (graphics, videos, or other creative projects) that you’re most proud of.
DBS Check
Due to the nature of this position, any offer of employment with Urban Saints will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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It’s an exciting time to join the Rugby Portobello Trust.
We are a vibrant, place-based community charity supporting children and young people in North Kensington. As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are investing in the next phase of our fundraising growth, and we’re looking for an ambitious, strategic fundraising leader to help drive that forward.
As Head of Supporter Engagement, you will lead our income-generating strategy across special events, challenge events, individual giving (one-off and regular) and major donors. You’ll shape how we tell our story, deepen supporter relationships and grow unrestricted income to ensure our long-term sustainability.
This is a senior leadership role with real breadth. You will:
- Lead and grow income across multiple fundraising streams
- Develop and steward major donor relationships
- Oversee high-quality, income-generating events
- Drive multi-channel supporter communications
- Analyse performance data and report against KPIs
- Manage and develop a small, committed team
We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Has a strong track record of achieving and growing fundraising income
✔ Has delivered successful income-generating events
✔ Is confident managing donor relationships, including major donors
✔ Can translate organisational strategy into income growth plans
✔ Is comfortable holding targets and being accountable for performance
✔ Brings energy, creativity and leadership to a small but ambitious organisation
You’ll be joining a charity with a loyal supporter base of 3,000+, a strong fundraising history and a passionate leadership team. This is a hands-on role that's strategic in outlook, operational in delivery and deeply connected to the community we serve.
If you’re motivated by the opportunity to shape growth, lead from the front and make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting role working with the guidance of the Peer Coordinator and in partnership with the London Joint Working Group, local substance use services, the Harm Reduction Peer Support Lead will support the delivery of a peer led needle and syringe program (NSP) across the borough of Hackney at SWERVE the Harm Reduction Hub. This will include supporting delivery of the service and developing relationships and partnership working with local statutory and voluntary service providers who provide support and care for our potential client group.
The Female Harm Reduction Peer Support Lead will assist in the delivery of secondary NSP provision, naloxone distribution and educational workshops to communities where women are in need including outreach from the Hackney Harm Reduction Hub to for example sex workers, BAME communities, LGBTQI and people who suffer domestic and gender based violence, with a view to enhancing harm reduction provision across the area.
The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
Both full time and part time applicants will be considered.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.


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Digital Marketing Assistant
We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and flexible team player with outstanding interpersonal skills to join a busy Digital Team.
Position: Digital Marketing Assistant
Location: Devon/Hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday.
Salary: £26,000
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 9 March 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.
About the Role
As Digital Marketing Assistant, you will support the Digital Marketing and wider Digital teams in their day-to-day delivery of the digital marketing strategy across owned, paid and earned channels. You will work closely with the Social Media, Content and Fundraising Coordinators on content generation for digital marketing channels, focusing on appealing to target audiences and current supporters in a positive and engaging way.
Your main duties include:
- Assisting with the generation of content for digital marketing channels.
- Writing and editing social media copy for all departments.
- Creating digital content in its various forms including video and images, using photo and video editing software as required.
- Monitoring incoming social media activity including comments and direct messages.
- Assisting with the delivery of fundraising and commercial activities.
- Helping to research and introduce new and effective digital trends to ensure the charity is using digital marketing channels in the most engaging way.
- Assisting the Digital team in monitoring and reporting on social media activity using analytical tools.
The working pattern for this role will be hybrid working, combining home working with regular onsite attendance. As the role requires regular travel to various Charity locations in remote areas with limited public transport options, access to a car is strongly advised to meet the requirements of the role
About You
You will have experience of creating engaging content for social media channels, social media community management and reporting with:
- An excellent standard of written English and communication skills, including copywriting for different audiences.
- A good base knowledge of digital marketing and fundraising.
- Adept at using photo and video editing software, ideally the Adobe suite.
- Able to multi-task and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with a number of conflicting demands and deadlines.
- Strong I.T. skills (proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel).
- Demonstrable customer service skills (including successful experience of dealing with enquiries and complaints from members of the public).
- UK, full valid Driver’s licence.
Benefits include
- Competitive pension.
- Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.
- Healthshield.
- 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
- Wellbeing team.
- Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
- Long service awards.
- Healthshield plan
- Free parking.
- Subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Digital Marketing, Marking, Marketing and Communications, Digital Content, Digital Marketing Officer, Marking Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Digital Content, Officer Digital Marketing Assistant, Marking Assistant, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Digital Content Assistant. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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Are you passionate about empowering people, particularly those facing significant life challenges, to unlock their potential and build sustainable, positive change?
Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability, through a facilitated journey of empowerment, to encourage, and inspire, people from diverse backgrounds and experiences?
Are you already working with, or closely connected to people navigating vulnerability, transition, or crisis situations and / or organisations who are supporting those who are?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Emerging Leaders is seeking freelance Trainers in and around Sheffield / Manchester / Blackpool / Nottingham / Liverpool / Birmingham to deliver “Game Plan”, a transformational four-session training programme designed to equip individuals with the mindset, motivation, and practical skills to flourish—even in the midst of adversity.
This role is ideal for people who are already embedded in community settings and have established relationships with adults (18+) who may feel stuck, overlooked, or limited by circumstance, in particular those on universal credit, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, NEETS, those struggling with confidence and well-being, or experiencing food insecurity.
Our vision is to see the training delivered across the UK. We’re looking for trainers who can run the programme regularly within their local network, area or region, building trust, momentum, and impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Emerging Leaders Trainer, you will:
- Identify and work with local partners to mobilise groups
- Deliver the “Game Plan” course, maintaining the quality, integrity and consistency of training delivery.
- Create engaging, inclusive learning environments where participants feel safe, seen, and supported.
- Act as a key point of contact for participants throughout the course
- Collect and record agreed data before, during, and after delivery
- Meet monthly with the UK Programme Co-ordinator, and a small team of UK trainers.
- Represent Emerging Leaders with professionalism and care in community settings
What We’re Looking For - Essential Skills & Attributes
- An engaging, experienced and confident communicator, comfortable leading groups to varied audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
- Experience working in community settings delivering group material.
- Self-motivated and organised, able to manage your own workload
- Adaptable and responsive to the needs of participants
- Open to feedback, learning, and continuous development
- Collaborative, able to work well with colleagues, partners, and participants., and values-driven
- Flexible in approach and availability
Our Commitment to You
We don’t expect you to do this alone. As an Emerging Leaders Trainer, you will receive:
- Full training to deliver the programme “Game Plan”
- High-quality resources and materials
- Ongoing coaching and monthly check-ins
- Connection to a growing national network of Trainers
- Practical support to help you deliver the programme well
Pay & Contract
- £135 per day of delivery (£540 per completed four-session course)
- Freelance / self-employed basis
It is a legitimate job requirement that you hold a full UK driving licence.
If you’re interested, please send your CV.
Unlocking the potential of people in vulnerable communities by empowering them with the mindsets, motivation and skills to flourish
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Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC) is a place-based systems-change organisation rooted in South Devon. We work with communities, institutions and landscapes to grow the capacities needed for a regenerative, climate resilient, bioregional future.
We are seeking a Bioregional Learning Manager to help design and run a new learning programme in bioregional practice and to coordinate the emerging Bioregional Learning Alliance – an international community of practitioner-educators.
This is a new kind of role. We’re not looking for a ‘finished article’ or a conventional academic. We’re looking for someone who is values-led, curious and organised, and who wants to co-create something pioneering alongside others.
The role
You will:
- Co-design and evolve a practice-led curriculum in bioregional learning and leadership (online and in-person).
- Plan and manage courses and events, including a South Devon learning pathway and international partner offers.
- Coordinate the BLA, supporting meetings, communication and light-touch governance.
- Build and steward relationships with practitioners, communities and partner institutions (including universities and learning centres).
- Support communications, evaluation and programme administration (budgets, contracts, logistics).
Essential skills & experience
We expect you to bring most of the following:
- Deep alignment with regenerative, place-based and more-than-human ways of working
- Experience designing, coordinating or delivering adult / professional learning (formal or informal)
- Strong project and event management skills: planning, scheduling and managing multiple strands
- Confidence holding participatory online and/or in-person learning spaces
- Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work both collaboratively in a small team and independently
- Competence with digital tools for learning and collaboration (e.g. Zoom, Google Workspace, Mighty Networks, etc)
Desirable skills & experience
You might also have:
- Practical experience in bioregioning, regenerative design, community organising, landscape stewardship, or related fields.
- Experience partnering with universities, colleges or independent learning centres.
- Skills in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), especially participatory approaches.
- Some experience of working with both the Global North and Global South.
- Experience with fundraising or developing paid learning offers.
- Familiarity with South Devon or another bioregion, and the ability to ‘read’ place.
- Arts-based, creative or storytelling practice connected to systems change or ecology.
If you don’t meet every single criterion but feel a strong resonance with the role, we warmly encourage you to apply.
What we offer
- The chance to help shape a pioneering bioregional learning programme with an active international network.
- A reflective, supportive working culture with mentoring from the Learning Programme Lead.
- Flexible, trust-based hybrid working.
- Significant scope for your own learning and practice development.
BLC is a place-based systems-change organisation working to grow the capacities needed for a regenerative and climate resilient bioregional future.


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Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche Manchester
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call)
Salary: £47,946 per annum
Reports to: L’Arche UK Regional Leader
Place of work: L’Arche Manchester Community, Manchester M20 4AW. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK
Contract type: Temporary 12-month appointment to cover maternity leave
Closing date: Monday, 2nd March at 12 pm.
Main purpose of the role
The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L’Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us.
The Community Leader will:
- Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan;
- Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the local and national teams, individual circles of support, and external partners.
- Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management. This includes setting budgets and controlling spending, maximising housing occupancy, supporting the negotiation of care contracts, growing our day services and spotting fundraising opportunities.
- Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members. This will include working with an active Community Support Group, Community Gatherings, listening groups, and other forums.
- Lead and manage a committed and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our teams.
- Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their connections.
- Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities. Plan and lead a regular calendar of events that build community belonging and help keep people connected.
- Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources.
- Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally in the wider community, with stakeholders like local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche world wide.
Key essential criteria
- Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field).
- Experience leading and managing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together.
- Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget.
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans.
- Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead;
You can find more details about L'Arche and the Manchester community on our website.
Why join L'Arche?
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Life Assurance
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore more of our employee benefits on our website.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
The closing date is: Monday, 2nd of March at 12 pm.
First interviews (online via Microsoft Teams) are expected to take place during the week beginning the 9th March 2026.
Second round interviews will take on the place week beginning 16th March 2026 and will take place within the Community.
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
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BVSC is looking for a Grassroots Development Officer to work with small, often informal voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Bexley. This role offers hands-on support to grassroots groups delivering vital services designed and led by the communities they serve, particularly those facing health and social inequalities.
The post-holder will provide practical guidance on governance, funding, safeguarding, sustainability, and other organisational development needs. You will help groups strengthen networks, increase visibility, and overcome barriers to growth, supporting them to deliver even greater impact.
This role focuses on organisations working with young people, older residents, minority ethnic (global majority) and migrant communities, people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and communities in the north of the borough where grassroots activity is most needed.
Key areas of work include:
- Identifying: Engaging with grassroots groups to understand their services, users, and development needs.
- Connecting: Building relationships and establishing a network of micro VCSEs to encourage peer support and knowledge sharing.
- Developing: Offering tailored capacity-building support, including advice on governance, funding, communications, coordination, and premises, and coordinating grant rounds.
- Promoting: Supporting recognition of grassroots groups by health partners and the wider community, boosting their visibility and impact.
We are looking for someone approachable, organised, and committed to equality and inclusion, with experience of supporting VCSE organisations and working with diverse communities.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At BVSC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate!
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to small community organisations and the people they serve.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
We are looking for a proactive Business Development Co-ordinator to support bids, tenders and funding opportunities. You’ll keep processes running smoothly, coordinate responses, maintain systems, and provide research and insight to help expand our mental health services. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact.
You will:
- Support the identification, preparation and submission of bids, tenders and funding opportunities
- Monitor tender portals, organise documentation and manage deadlines and trackers
- Coordinate internal contributions to tender responses, including policies, evidence and method statements
- Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading and uploading tender submissions
- Conduct research into commissioning trends, competitor activity and market intelligence
- Maintain CRM systems, tender pipelines, outcome logs and shared document libraries
- Coordinate meetings, timelines and internal communication related to tender activity
- Support reporting and insight gathering to inform future business development activity
You are:
- Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
- A confident written and verbal communicator
- Proactive, positive and solution-focused, with a willingness to learn and develop
- Comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues across teams and disciplines
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and SharePoint
- Curious and analytical, with an interest in research and market intelligence
- Committed to working within organisational values, policies and quality standards
Please find the job description attached and only apply if you meet the requirements of the role.
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TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and committed professional to join our team as our Services & Operations Manager.
Based across our sites in Trafford, you will provide clinical and operational oversight of TRC’s service areas (counselling, ISVA, helpline & digital, and Pathfinder) and provide direct day-to-day service management. You will lead on safeguarding, act as a line of support between the client-facing services and the CEO, line-manage our service coordinators, lead on triage meetings and coordinate TRC's centre.
This job would be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence, has line-management experience and has case management experience in a specialist support service.
We are a feminist charity providing essential support for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Greater Manchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
Together We Learn is a charity registered in England and Wales, working in close partnership with Together We Learn Ethiopia, a registered NGO in Ethiopia. Operating as two distinct legal entities, the organisations work as sister charities with a shared mission and vision: to enable disadvantaged children to access high-quality education.
While Together We Learn in the UK leads fundraising, governance and international engagement, Together We Learn Ethiopia is responsible for implementing and delivering programmes on the ground.
Our approach focuses on improving both access to education and the quality of education systems, while supporting the wider wellbeing of students, families and communities. We work in partnership with state education systems to deliver sustainable, long-term impact.
By addressing educational needs both in and beyond the classroom, Together We Learn aims to create lasting change for children and communities across Ethiopia.
The Role
As CEO, you will lead the UK team of Together We Learn and work in close partnership with the Ethiopian team, providing guidance and support to enable them to deliver programmes to a high standard. You will provide overall leadership for the charity, with responsibility for fundraising and stakeholder engagement, oversight of programmes, and management of finance and operations.
The annual turnover of Together We Learn is £350,000, and you will be responsible for line managing two staff in the UK and occasional interns, as well as supporting our Ethiopian partner, who has 15 programme and 8 support staff working across two regional offices: Gondar in the Amhara region and Addis Ababa in the Oromia region. The charity is managed by an experienced board of 5 trustees who meet quarterly and provide ad hoc support in their professional areas of expertise.
The charity is in a stable position with funds secured for the current year and a fundraising plan in place for the year ahead. You will have a detailed handover to enable you to carry out the varied functions required by the role and will be supported in these by the Programmes Manager and Sponsorship Coordinator. You will report to the board on a quarterly basis.
Our current three-year strategy focuses on building the capacity of our Ethiopian partner so that they can take a greater role in leading the organisation. This runs through our approach in all aspects of our work, and specific targets have been identified to help us achieve this goal over the strategic period. You will have the opportunity to advance our strategy using your unique skills.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Line manage the Programmes Manager, Sponsorship Coordinator and interns.
- Collaborate with the Ethiopia Country Director and the staff or Together We Learn-
- Ethiopia on programme delivery.
- Deliver the organisational strategy.
Deliver High Quality Programmes
- Monitor delivery of activity plans related to projects, sponsorship and school linking.
- Track programme finances against budgets.
- Support the UK staff in their programme roles.
Finance and Operations Management
- Steward Together We Learn’s finances, including reconciling accounts, managing the finance database and tracking performance against the forecast and fundraising plan.
- Due diligence checks on Ethiopian partner finances.
- Prepare annual accounts for examination and develop the annual report for Charity Commission submission.
- Governance duties and other finance admin.
Fundraising
- Reporting and applications to trusts and foundations.
- Stewardship of donors and fundraisers.
- Oversight of the annual online fundraising campaign.
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
- Quarterly supporter newsletters.
- Posting regular updates on our social media platforms.
- Maintaining the website content, including blog updates and basic SEO management.
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so the list above covers the key areas but is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required.
Person Specification
This role requires someone with excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams in a development or small charity environment, as well as significant experience managing finance systems, fundraising and having oversight of multiple programmes.
Essential Experience & Competencies
- Energetic and self-motivated individual who shares our mission.
- 3+ years of team leadership or experience in a senior management role directly responsible for staff and high-level reporting. Ability to provide positive, hands-on leadership to a small team of experienced and motivated individuals.
- 3+ years of financial management, including full-cost budgeting, tracking and reconciling finances, and reporting against forecasts and spending plans.
- 3+ years of proven experience in fundraising, a successful track record of securing and reporting on significant grants as well as maintaining positive funder relations.
- Experience working overseas in an international development or education context or working closely with overseas partners in the same sectors.
- A practical, collaborative and adaptable approach with good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Strong and adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal, to support sensitive cross-cultural working and inspire funders and supporters.
- Fluency with MS Office programs, gmail and shared drives.
Desirable Experience & Competencies
- Lived experience of Ethiopia, or of a comparable context, such as the Horn of Africa or East Africa, or a strong personal or professional connection to Habesha or other African cultures.
- Degree or master’s in international development, or similar field of study.
- Office management experience.
- Project delivery or programme management experience, especially in a small charity, international development or education context.
- Experience reporting directly to board level.
- Experience increasing online engagement or driving new donor recruitment.
- Familiarity with a CRM system (e.g. Salesforce).
Equal Opportunities
We value the benefits of a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the Ethiopian context, or from the African diaspora, for the knowledge and cultural insight they can bring to our work.
Flexible Working
Together We Learn operates a hybrid working style, where you will spend at least one day a week in the office. We find this regular face-to-face time beneficial as a small team, enabling positive collaboration, peer support and engagement with all areas of the organisation’s work. Other hours can be worked remotely or in the office according to individual preference.
You will be responsible for your own time management but must complete the majority of your work within office hours to ensure consistent management and collaboration with colleagues. This includes staff from our partner charity in Ethiopia (time zone GMT+3/ BST+2).
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate to work full-time; however we will consider an 80% part-time role or job share applications, for the right candidate. If you are applying for a job share, please clarify which responsibilities are best aligned with your abilities.
Please note that this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Application Process
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter and CV by midnight on 8 March 2026.
The cover letter should explain how your experience and skills meet the criteria required for the role.
First-stage interviews will be held online during the week commencing 16th March, with second-stage in-person interviews at our London office during the week commencing 23rd March.
Role to start date from 13th April 2026.
We regret that we are not able to provide feedback on applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Work with us - be our next Library of Things Manager at Bedminster.
Library of Things Manager
Location: Bedminster, BS3
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Part-Time minimum of 21 hrs a week
If you’re passionate about sustainability and our local communities, love working with people and things, can find your way around a sander and a spreadsheet, and want to work part-time for a local charity, then we’ve got a really lovely job for you!
We need a new Library of Things Manager to run Share Bristol Bedminster, working with the rest of our small team of staff and volunteers to make borrowing as convenient as buying.
Oversee the Share Bristol Bedminster Library of Things, ensuring it meets the needs of the local community, and work in partnership with the rest of the Share Bristol team to ensure the success of our charity and our Library of Things service.
This role is responsible for the day to day running of Share Bristol Bedminster, recruiting and supporting our volunteers, helping us engage with partner organisations, managing space bookings, managing our Thing donations and inventory, and assisting our current and potential members.
We’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and work around 21 hours a week.
The 21 hours per week are to include the following hours onsite at Share Bristol Bedminster.
- Mondays 17:00 – 19:00
- Wednesdays 12:00 – 14:00
- Fridays 12:00 – 14:00
- Saturdays 10:00-14:00
- Other hours can be worked flexibly either on or off-site.
The working hours will be mainly around when we are open for lending sessions. We’re accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, so you know you will be paid fairly, and you benefit from free membership of Share Bristol, so you can borrow whatever you want, whenever you want, for free!
Closing date: 5pm on Saturday 28th February 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Ideal candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Retail Manager, Membership Coordinator, Social Enterprise Coordinator, Community Coordinator
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and will be required to have a satisfactory Basic DBS check.
No agencies please.
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We’re looking for a Community Development Co-Ordinator to join the team. You will support the direct delivery of our community services that supports male survivors to access connection and peer support activities.
You’ll play a key role in supporting clients, either through facilitating our core groups like builders’ yard, drop ins etc. Community development team also provide check ins for clients to keep them engaged and connected with the organisation. The team also supports one off project where required.
Why Join Us?
· A competitive salary.
· Annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
· Company sick pay.
· Birthday annual leave.
· Monthly clinical supervision.
· Pension contribution.
· A range of discount and benefit programmes.
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 page).
In your supporting statement we want you to answer these two questions:
· How can your experience support male survivors thrive?
· How you meet the role profile, ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement?
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