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Location: Remote (Based in England, Scotland & Wales with some travel required).
Salary: £35,280 - £38,600 pro rata (£21,168 - £23,160 actual)
Hours of work: 21 hours (3 days per week)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Grant Manager role involves:
About you
Are you experienced in Grant Writing? Do you have strong relational skills? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Grant Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 29th June 2026. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.


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This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified bookkeeper to join our small staff team in a part-time Finance Manager role. As a successful local charity with a committed and engaged board of Trustees, you'll be helping support young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
You'll be responsible for managing the charity's day-to-day financial matters, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, maintaining compliance with statutory and charity requirements and tracking specific project funds so the organisation can report transparently to donors and trustees. We're looking for someone with experience of charity finance management, who is self-motivated and focused, and able to work independently.
The role is available either as paye or on a freelance basis at £25 per hour. It's mainly remote working, with occasional time spent in the Twickenham office.
Responsibilities
We're seeking an efficient and effective individual who acts in accordance with The Nolan Principles. You'll be proficient in QuickBooks and Excel and have an understanding of GDPR.
You can read more about the role on our website.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
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About us
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, independent organisation ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence. The Regional Delegation for the UK and Ireland engages with the British and Irish Governments on matters of humanitarian concern, builds support for the ICRC’s global operations and furthers understanding of international humanitarian law (IHL). The Delegation also maintains a close relationship with the British and Irish Red Cross Societies.
Our Diversity Commitment
ICRC celebrates diversity and we strive to make inclusion part of what we do every day. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination and we are committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment.
Applicants with protected characteristics are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs manages a small dynamic team based in London, who take the lead, as requested, on the delivery of relevant strategies in the UK and Ireland, the main objectives of which are twofold: (i) to contribute towards enabling ICRC action to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict (AC) and other situations of violence; (ii) to influence the debate and secure improved decision-making on issues relevant to conflict, humanitarian action and international humanitarian law.
Reporting to and working as adviser to the ICRC Head of Delegation (advising as well his deputy), the Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs develops and oversees the implementation of the delegation’s policy and humanitarian affairs strategy in the UK and Ireland, ensuring it is in line with the ICRC’s overall strategy. He/she is a member of ICRC’s global network of policy and humanitarian advisors, interacting regularly with the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Divisions/Units at headquarters as well as with delegations around the world, thus contributing to policy formulation and ICRC’s humanitarian diplomacy.
He/she works closely with the British Red Cross and Irish Red Cross ensuring optimal impact of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy objectives.
This is an outward facing job as he/she represents the ICRC with the authorities and the wider humanitarian sector in the.
Person specification (qualifications, skills & experience required)
Essential
Desirable:
Further Details
This post is part of a job share and will be offered as part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week) resident appointment based in our London office. The appointment will be offered on an open-ended contract from the beginning of September 2026 (or as soon as a start date is feasible).
The Head of Policy post receives a salary at C2 ICRC London grade and it will be pro-rata for this 3 day part time role (60% FTE); the salary below is indicative for the full time equivalent (100%)
(the final salary upon offer will be dependent on previous experience and relevant qualifications of the successful candidate):
ANNUAL BASE SALARY £ (GBP)
Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator C2
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
84,213 96,010 96,010 112,541 112,541 131,431
We currently operate on a hybrid office/homework basis, and there is an option to work from home for part of the week.
Application Process
This is a call for expression of interest and the closing date for applications will be midnight on Sunday the 14th of June 2026.
Interviews will take place on Monday the 29th and Tuesday the 30th of June 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a panel interview.
To apply please follow this link to complete the application form.
Please note that we will not be able to assess speculative CVs, unless accompanied by a completed application form as per the guidance in the link above.
Please address any questions to the delegation’s HR Manager, Aris Magkoutis (see details in the application form).
ICRC has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for two Consultants to join our Faith & Society team. These roles will support the delivery of projects focused on public affairs, faith engagement and social change. You will work with partners across politics, civil society, business and faith communities, and will contribute to research, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and client delivery. You will also help build relationships across a wide range of organisations and communities
Location: The role is based primarily remotely, but you must be willing and able to work regularly (one day per week minimum) from our London office, which is near to Parliament. You must also be able to travel to Bristol and/or Reading once a month for a team meeting, for which expenses will be covered.
Salary: £28,387
Contract: This is a permanent, full-time role, but we are open to being flexible on this, and on proposed working patterns.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Good Faith Partnership
We believe the world should be different and that it shouldn’t be so hard to bring about change. We help to create solutions to society’s most difficult problems. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities. We help leaders harness their organisation's energy and expertise. We unite different passions, skills and expertise around a common vision: the power of people working together to bring about lasting change.
We commit to working with our clients to achieve the best outcomes, even where that might mean saying the right thing rather than the popular thing. We want to work with our partners so that our work has a positive legacy: building strong relationships and delivering positive social change.
The Good Faith Partnership was launched in 2016 as two partners and a simple hypothesis: If you can successfully bridge some of the gaps between different sectors, you might just find some innovative solutions for some of society’s more difficult problems. Over the last 10 years, we’ve been involved in a wide variety of exciting projects, and we’re sure that there is much more for us to do.
Who we want on our team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to work with surprisingly different people to understand a problem, propose a solution, and then grow what works best. We apply this across the organisation whether within our internal operations or external strategy.
We look for people who are:
Driven to make a positive contribution to society
Exceptional with people and are committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
Curious and have a desire to learn and try new things
Have a track record of ‘getting things done’
Problem solvers in mindset and approach – imaginative, strategic, pragmatic, tenacious and hope-filled
Superb collaborators and self-starters, capable of taking initiative and working autonomously
Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
Comfortable working in high-paced, start-up environments
Able to manage themselves and their time, juggling a variety of tasks and priorities
Resilient and calm under pressure
Convinced of the immense power of a sense of humour and assuming the best in others
Responsibilities
The Consultants’ main responsibilities will be to support and own parts of GFP projects by:
Supporting projects with a public affairs component to provide accurate, incisive and impactful data and analysis
Producing weekly reports on relevant parliamentary and government business for particular clients and projects
Maintaining accurate, user-friendly and up-to-date databases to support public affairs work across projects
Assisting in drafting parliamentary materials, including briefings, oral and written questions, and correspondence with stakeholders
Supporting senior colleagues in their client and stakeholder management as necessary, including with administrative tasks such as meeting preparation and minute-taking
Supporting colleagues to organise events on the Parliamentary estate, including room bookings and catering
Responding to the needs of the team to support wider project delivery
Owning and project managing parts of a project and ensuring successful delivery, working autonomously to complete project work where required.
As appropriate build and manage relationships with clients (usually at delivery level)
Lead and support with GFP core tasks to drive the business forward
To get an idea of the kind of projects you might help deliver, please visit our website.
Qualifications and Experience
Key skills and experience required for these roles are:
Track record of supporting and delivering parts of a project
Ability to work well under pressure and reach set deadlines
Experience managing relationships with a range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, including a willingness to engage with senior stakeholders in areas including, but not limited to, politics, business or faith institutions
Rigorous attention to detail
Initiative and good problem-solving skills
Confident communicator with strong people skills and the ability to build relationships
An interest in politics, with an ability to maintain neutrality and a keenness to work with politicians across the political spectrum
Demonstrable religious literacy, ideally with direct experience of working with faith communities, faith-based organisations and religious leaders
Experience in supporting teams and offering help proactively
Experience of supporting both online and in person events
For full details on how to apply, as well as more information on how to contact us, please review the attached JD and follow the instructions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of technology and digital capability across five South West charities. We are seeking an exceptional Regional Chief Technology Officer who is motivated by both challenge and purpose; someone who can harness technology to make a tangible difference to how our faith-based charities support church communities.
Working across Bath & Wells, Bristol, Exeter, Salisbury and Truro, this role offers a rare platform to influence at scale. The successful candidate will lead a region-wide programme of digital transformation and process optimisation, helping modernise systems, strengthen cyber resilience and unlock efficiencies that release resources for mission and ministry.
This is not technology for its own sake. We are looking for someone who combines strategic insight with practical delivery; a leader who can translate complex technical possibilities into real-world improvements for staff, clergy and volunteers. You will play a key role in shaping the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, while ensuring strong governance, security and compliance.
Please note that, whilst the role will be primarily home-based, the post-holder will be required to travel regularly across the Southwest region, with an onsite presence in each organisation at least once per month.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Process Mapping & Optimisation:
AI & Responsible Innovation:
Stakeholder Management & Engagement:
Project & Change Management:
Qualifications, Training & Experience:
Competencies & Behavioural requirements:
Our benefits include:
The Diocese of Salisbury is a Christian community of churches, schools and chaplaincies serving one million people over 2000 square miles.
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Senior Finance Manager
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Location: Hybrid (40% office-based London Vauxhall)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours)
Term: Permanent
Salary: £42,654
Start:: ASAP
As the Suzy Lamplugh Trust approaches its 40th anniversary year, we are entering an exciting period of growth, development and transformation. We are looking for an experienced, proactive and commercially aware Senior Finance Manager to strengthen our finance function and help support the next phase of the organisation’s journey.
About the role
This is a pivotal role within the Trust. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide high-quality management information and financial oversight that supports informed decision-making across the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations of the Trust and play a central role in the production of high-quality management information that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
The Trust operates across both charitable and commercial income streams, including consultancy and training services, therefore experience across both charity finance and corporate/commercial finance environments is highly desirable.
This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, whilst improving systems and processes that support both, charity-funded and commercial activity.
The Senior Finance Manager will lead the operational management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, effective reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations across the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance, the role has significant responsibility for:
Management accounts and reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Cashflow oversight
Audit and compliance
Payroll oversight
Financial controls and process improvement
Commercial and operational financial analysis
Management of the finance team
Additional information
This is not a senior leadership role and the successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance.
This role is hybrid; however, full-time attendance at our London office will be required during the first three months to support induction and integration into the organisation.
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
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We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to identify new prospects (trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors) to support to the philanthropy team in their fundraising efforts.
The role will help develop and expand our prospect pipeline by identifying new opportunities and supporting the philanthropy fundraising team.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Organisation: Happy Days
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Calderdale
Role Purpose
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic and operational leadership across all frontline services, accommodation provision, organisational infrastructure, and compliance functions within the charity.
The COO is responsible for ensuring safe, trauma-informed, financially sustainable, and outcomes-focused delivery for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, health exclusion, addiction, and crisis.
The role leads operations across the charity’s accommodation portfolio, including winter shelter provision, general needs accommodation, supported accommodation, and intensively supported housing. The COO also oversees the operational platform of the charity’s support programmes, including a community café, community supermarket, crisis drop-in provision, and integrated health clinics.
Working collaboratively with the CEO, Board, statutory agencies, housing provider partners, and wider stakeholders, the COO plays a key leadership role in shaping organisational strategy, strengthening operational systems, embedding trauma-informed practice, and developing innovative models of support that improve long-term outcomes for individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage.
The COO provides executive oversight of, operational risk, health and safety, HR, operational systems, and service compliance, ensuring the organisation maintains robust standards of governance, accountability, and person-centred care across all services.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Housing, Property & Supported Accommodation Executive Oversight of:
Safeguarding Operational Platform
Health Inclusion & Community Services
Corporate Governance, Compliance & Organisational Infrastructure
Systems Development & Digital Transformation
Leadership, Workforce & Organisational Culture
Partnerships, Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
Financial Oversight & Sustainability
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Key Attributes
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Welcome to Ada!
At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Through the quality of education we deliver, the depth of our industry partnerships and focus on diversity, we are changing the face of the tech sector, expanding the talent pipeline and transforming lives.
We are a specialist Further Education college, where every 16-19 student takes Computer Science and all of our diverse Higher Level and Degree Apprentices work in skills shortage disciplines in innovative, blue-chip companies.
The digital skills gap is costing the UK economy an estimated £63 billion a year in lost GDP. Ada seeks to fill this skills gap by equipping young with the skills industry actually needs.
Ada was announced by the Prime Minister in December 2014; England’s first new FE College since 1993 and since then we’ve gone from strength to strength including a Good with Outstanding features in our first Ofsted Inspection.
16-19 Provision:
As of 2024, we have 187 16-19 students enrolled. Our most recent results are outstanding; 39% of A level results at A*- B and 74% achieving at least one Distinction or better in their externally assessed Computing BTEC. This makes us the best education institution in the country for this BTEC.
Degree Apprenticeships:
Across our London Victoria and Manchester Ancoats campus, we have 363 apprentices currently enrolled on our Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships. We specialise in five disciplines at present: software development, data analytics, tech consultancy, cyber security and business analysis, working with a wide range of SMEs and corporate organisations such as PwC, Bank of America, Deloitte, Clearscore, Just Eat, Capita, MHRA, Booking,com and Salesforce.
At present 38% of our learners are female, 51% are from ethnic minority backgrounds and 50% come from low-income households compared to national averages of c. 20%.
This is an exciting time to join Ada with our new state-of-the-art campuses in Victoria, London and Ancoats, Manchester. We’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff.
Post Title: Learner Experience and Inclusion Officer
Nature of the Role: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Assistant Principal- Head of Learner Services
Annual Salary: £28,000- £31,000 (DOE)
Pension: Aviva Pension Scheme
Holidays: Largely in line with local authority term dates (October Half term- 2 weeks)
Location: London Campus- Victoria
KEY ASPECTS OF THE ROLE & MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Learner Experience and Inclusion
●Lead student voice and engagement initiatives, delivering a dynamic programme of assemblies, enrichment activities and student-led opportunities.
●Coordinate weekly enrichment clubs and lunchtime activities to enhance student participation and wellbeing.
●Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers to create an inclusive and supportive college environment.
●Support the implementation of the college’s inclusion strategy, ensuring high standards of student support and participation.
●Facilitate student forums, surveys and focus groups, working closely with curriculum teams to strengthen learner engagement.
II. Student Finance and Administration
●Administer student bursaries and financial support, providing guidance to students and responding to learner and parent enquiries.
●Work with Finance and Attendance teams to manage student finance processes through Applica and ensure timely bursary payments linked to attendance.
●Maintain accurate records of support interventions and financial assistance on college systems.
●Promote financial wellbeing and literacy through assemblies and enrichment activities.
III. Attendance and Engagement
●Support the college’s attendance and engagement strategy, identifying and responding to persistent absence and disengagement.
●Monitor attendance and punctuality, escalating concerns to relevant staff and leaders where appropriate.
●Collaborate with pastoral and attendance teams to improve punctuality and student engagement, including parent/carer meetings where required.
IV. Pastoral Support and Personal Development
●Provide pastoral support, advice and guidance to students, helping them overcome barriers to success.
●Contribute to safeguarding processes, reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Welfare team.
●Monitor the progress and wellbeing of assigned students, implementing interventions to support achievement and retention.
●Support Sixth Form induction, enrolment and behaviour management processes.
●Develop and deliver diverse enrichment and personal development opportunities, including community projects and student-led initiatives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/Qualifications
●GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
●Level 3 qualification in Education, Youth Work, Social Care, Student Services, Business Administration, or a related subject.
●Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to attendance or learner support.
DESIRABLE
●Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas, education, youth and community work, sociology, health and social care.
●Level 4 or 5 qualification in Advice and Guidance, Safeguarding, Inclusion, or Education and Training.
●Mental Health First Aid qualification.
●Safeguarding Level 2 or 3 training.
KNOWLEDGE
●Student finance/bursary processes for vulnerable learner support funding.
●Attendance monitoring and intervention strategies.
●Inclusion and widening participation.
●Safeguarding and well-being practices.
●Personal development.
●Behaviour and Attitudes.
●Using student record systems or MIS platforms (Desirable Knowledge)
EXPERIENCE
●Minimum of 1 year’s experience of working with children and young people who my face barriers to learning or engagement
●Ability to build positive professional relationships with learners/parents, carers and external agencies
●Understanding of digital learners and industry culture (Desirable)
Skills and Abilities
●Good written and verbal communication skills
●Ability to work independently
●Positive communication and listening skills
●Patience, tolerance and sensitivity
●A mature and non-judgemental outlook Enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of humour
SAFEGUARDING
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact .
SPONSORSHIP
Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
Thank you for your interest in Ada, the National College for Digital Skills.
CLOSING DATE: 17th June 2026 Candidates' applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are advised.
Good Luck with your application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 16th June 2026 Interviews: 19th June 2026
This role leads a new flagship grants and strategic activity programme - a national outdoor play partnership supporting community foundations to deliver risky, adventurous and child-directed play opportunities for children aged 0–12 in up to 20 places across the UK. You will work in the UK Community Foundations team, the national backbone, co-ordinating and convening the wider partnership. The minimum £10m programme (likely larger) runs from June 2026 through November 2031, is delivered with seed funding from an anonymous lead funder.
You will be accountable for the day-to-day running of the programme. That means managing the relationship with the lead funder, overseeing delivery across the four-outcomes learning framework, coordinating the national learning and influence backbone, building and maintaining sector relationships, and ensuring the programme is delivered on time, on budget and to consistently high standards.
Alongside the programme, you will also support wider partnerships activity and act as a point of expertise on children and young people. You will advise the Partnerships team on CYP matters, provide a credible internal source of guidance on safeguarding, and keep UKCF abreast of policy and sector developments so we are well positioned to support community foundations to design and deliver further CYP-focused partnerships.
You do not need to have worked in community foundations before. We are interested in people who combine substantial programme leadership experience - ideally within funding or grant making, though other types of programme delivery are likely to be relevant - with credible CYP sector knowledge, and the confidence to balance delivery, stakeholder relationships, sector influence and partnership support across a complex multi-year portfolio.
The Partnerships & Insight team designs and delivers UKCF's national partnerships, brings new funding into the community foundation network, and grows our influence on the policy and funding environment community foundations operate in. This role sits at the heart of all of that, and gives you a broad view across the sector, the network and the wider VCSE landscape.
We know that good programme leadership depends on different perspectives, lived experiences and ways of working. We encourage applications from people who may not meet every requirement but feel excited by the role and believe they could grow into it.
Your portfolio
You will hold responsibility for two connected areas.
Programme management (0.65 FTE)
You will lead the end-to-end delivery of the programme across four outcomes - Reach & Access; Quality & Character of Play; Lasting Local Capacity; National Evidence, Learning & Influence - and the operational layer that sits behind them. You will lead programme planning, budget management, risk management and quality assurance, working closely with the Director of Partnerships & Insight.
You will manage the relationship with the lead funder, and any subsequent funders that come on board, including reporting, milestone delivery, board updates and stewardship of the partnership over the full grant period. You will also oversee community foundation onboarding, contracting, ongoing relationship management and convening across the cohort of around 20 delivery partners.
You will coordinate the national backbone of the programme – participating community foundations, learning partner, expert panellists, sector relationships, and the dissemination of evidence and influence outputs - and oversee learning outputsagainst the programme's two-layer tracking architecture.
You will build and maintain relationships that lead to the change the programme seeks to achieve and supports a potential continuation funding pipeline. You will represent UKCF and the programme externally - with funders, government, sector bodies and international peers, including our peers at community foundations in Canada.
Wider partnerships and CYP responsibilities (0.35 FTE)
You will support the Director of Partnerships and the wider team on general partnership matters, pitching in at crunch points and offering senior advice and leadership on design and delivery.
You will act as UKCF's internal point of information on safeguarding for children and young people, supporting the Partnerships team and wider colleagues to apply appropriate standards across CYP-related programmes and proposals. Training will be provided.
You will keep UKCF abreast of CYP sector developments - policy, funding landscape, research and practice - and translate these into practical advice for partnerships and field-building work. You will advise the team on CYP matters during pipeline development, scoping and proposal-writing, making sure new opportunities are well grounded in current sector knowledge.
You will build and maintain relationships with key CYP sector bodies, funders and expert networks to position UKCF as a credible, well-informed partner in the children and young people space, and you will contribute to UKCF's wider thought leadership and external profile on CYP, including occasional speaking, writing and convening.
Your wider responsibilities
Like everyone at UKCF, you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will partner with Communications, Finance, Field Building and other teams to support wider organisational activity, contribute to the development of the Partnerships & Insight team and to UKCF's culture, standards and ways of working, and take on other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
What you will bring
We are looking for someone who combines substantial programme leadership with credible CYP sector knowledge, and who is comfortable holding the whole of a complex programme in view while making sound day-to-day decisions. You might recognise yourself in some, but not necessarily all, of the following.
Programme leadership and judgement - able to hold a complex, multi-year programme in view while making sound day-to-day decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, adapted confidently for funders, government, community foundations, sector peers and internal audiences.
Diplomatic, confident and effective relationship-building and influence with senior and varied stakeholders.
Proactive problem-solving - acting on initiative, diagnosing issues early and proposing practical solutions.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities across a complex portfolio.
Creativity, flexibility and intuition, with a willingness to adapt your approach as the programme evolves.
Commitment to learning and improvement, including reflecting on your own practice and seeking continual development.
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and climate justice, and interest in how these values shape programme design, participation and whose voices are heard.
Essential experience
Senior programme leadership: substantial experience leading voluntary and community sectormulti-year, multi-partner programmes, including accountability for budget, delivery and outcomes.
Children and young people sector expertise: strong working knowledge of the CYP landscape - policy, funding, practice - and credibility with sector stakeholders.
Safeguarding: confident acting as an internal point of information on safeguarding, with a basic or good understanding of safeguarding standards in CYP-related work, and willingness to undertake further training.
Stakeholder management: experience managing significant relationships, including reporting, stewardship and the negotiation of programme changes.
Charity or non-profit setting: understanding of values-driven work and the operating norms of the voluntary sector.
Data, impact and learning: able to interpret quantitative and qualitative information, undertake basic and intermediate analysis, and oversee a learning partner, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Understanding of the norms of impact and learning in the voluntary and community sector.
Relationship management: builds trust with funders, peers, partners and delivery organisations; offers diplomatic, credible guidance.
Digital, CRM and AI confidence: confident across Office 365 and AI tools (or have started to experiment with them) to support efficient working and free up more time for relationship building. Motivated to use AI, and to do so mindfully, responsibly, ethically and to increase impact.
Ability to travel occasionally, which may include overnight stays and multi-day events.
Desirable experience
Grant making and funding, particularly relational or participatory approaches; systems change or place-based approaches to community impact; or asset-based community development and community-led programmes.
Working with community foundations or place-based funding structures.
Play, early years, youth work, education or related CYP fields.
Designing and delivering co-design, collaboration or systems-change activity.
Contributing to policy or sector influence.
Developing AI tools within a VCSE context, and understanding of AI ethics and the unique VCSE context around AI - or an interest in this topic.
Securing continuation or follow-on funding for complex programmes.
Inclusion statement
UK Community Foundations is committed to building an inclusive organisation and a diverse field. We welcome applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and others who are underrepresented in the charity and philanthropy sector.
Every UK community should have access to an agile community foundation, known for identifying local need and providing resources that empower change.



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Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Alliance Director (EHMP) at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Solace are one of seven members of the Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder (EMHP) Alliance. The EMHP Alliance aims to improve care for adult victims and survivors of sexual assault and abuse with multiple complex trauma-related mental health needs, enabling recovery, healing and long-term wellbeing. To achieve this, the Pathfinder will strengthen collaboration between statutory and voluntary sector services, improve identification of complex trauma-related needs and develop the capacity and pathways required to deliver timely, sustained and trauma informed support.
About the Role
The Alliance Director (AD) will play a pivotal and inspiring leadership role at the heart of the Alliance Leadership Team, driving the Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinders Alliance forward with clarity and purpose. As a champion of the Alliance’s vision, the AD will be instrumental in turning ambition into impact.
Through dynamic and hands-on leadership, the AD will foster a powerful sense of unity, collaboration, and shared purpose across the Enhanced Mental Health Pathways Alliance. They will lead with energy and conviction, bringing partners together to work cohesively and effectively toward transformative outcomes.
Overseeing every aspect of the Alliance’s planning, delivery, governance, and continuous evolution, the AD will ensure that the Alliance not only operates with excellence today, but is constantly learning, adapting, and strengthening for the future. This is a role that demands both strategic vision and practical action, one that will shape and sustain a bold, collaborative approach to improving mental health pathways and making a lasting difference.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional, values-driven leader someone who brings not only expertise, but genuine passion for making a difference. You will thrive in navigating complexity, confidently leading ambitious programmes and driving meaningful, system-wide improvement that transforms lives.
With outstanding skills in project management, financial stewardship, organisational coordination, and communication, you will be the driving force that keeps the Alliance both grounded and forward-looking. You will ensure seamless day-to-day delivery, while simultaneously championing bold, long-term transformation and sustainable growth.
This is more than a role, it is an opportunity to lead with purpose, to inspire collaboration, and to leave a lasting legacy across the Alliance and the communities it serves.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
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