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Role: National Programme Coordinator
Directorate: Operations
Team: National Competitions
Manager: Senior National Competitions Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Role purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the National Programme Team with the implementation of operational plans that deliver successful national skills competitions. This will include supporting the activities and actions relating to the national programme cycle, projects across diversity and inclusion and transfer of global standards to maximise local and national activity in the UK.
Key tasks and responsibilities
· To contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
· To support skills competitions that raise standards of teaching and learning and serve as a key vehicle for practitioner development across the vocational education and training sector and the workplace, including Apprenticeship/Traineeships.
· To co-ordinate activities relating to requesting, tracking and quality assuring key documents required from our Competition Organising Partners (COPs), ensuring documents are received within set deadlines.
· To co-ordinate and support the planning and event delivery of national skills competition activity across the UK, including booking travel, venues, accommodation and catering.
· To administer and co-ordinate the local and national projects i.e. Competitor Support Fund, and Evaluations.
· To administer and co-ordinate project plans, reporting, finance, systems, processes (i.e. Quality Assurance) and document management.
· To support improved engagement in skills competitions by all Stakeholder groups and audiences.
· To support the organisation by producing reports and data requests using the organisational database and systems.
· To support the National Competitions Delivery Managers in the organisation of skills competitions, to include administration and research of new skills competitions.
· To co-ordinate and provide support on the implementation of the quality assurance process and ensure that accurate information is recorded at the bi-annual reviews with the COPs.
· To support the recruitment and briefing of volunteers as required for the national competition cycle.
· To organise and support communication with competitors, their organisations and COPs through monitoring the Competitions email inbox, allocating queries to team members and responding to requests for information and providing support to the team in answering queries from staff, external stakeholders and suppliers.
· To maintain and update competition management systems, records and files, handling confidential information in compliance with the organisations procedures.
· To effectively co-ordinate resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s) and assisting the team with financial processes such as raising purchase orders.
· To support activities/tasks in accordance with the agreed project plan to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
General:
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
· Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
· Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification
Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
· Demonstrable experience or qualifications relevant to project coordination or administrative support [E].
· Apprenticeship or other relevant project experience [D].
· Experience of providing support to programmes in the public sector [D].
· Experience of organising events [D].
· An understanding of basic project management principles [D].
Knowledge and skills:
· Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office suite skills as well as using bespoke software programmes for data reporting [D].
· Highly developed administration skills [E].
· Good verbal, written and presentation skills [E].
· Knowledge of further education, apprenticeships and skills [D].
Personal qualities and attributes:
· Consistently dependable and acts with integrity in all professional matters [E].
· Able to work on own initiative with broad direction [E].
· Able to contribute to solving problems by offering practical or innovative approaches [E].
· Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].
· Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
· Able to work collaboratively with others and contribute positively to team outcomes [E].
· Demonstrates commitment to the organisation’s mission and can support and encourage others [E].
· Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post [E].
Special circumstances:
· Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
· Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
· Able to spend time away from home [E].
Summary of terms and conditions
· Permanent.
· The salary for this role is £28,000.
· WorldSkills UK offers a maximum employer’s contribution to your pension of 6% of your basic salary, on the condition that you make an employee contribution to your pension of at least 3%. You may choose to contribute a higher percentage of your salary to your pension, subject to statutory limits.
· Group Death in Service (Life insurance) 3 x annual salary.
· Health Care Cash plan.
· Normal place of work is Third Floor, 52-54 St John Street, London EC1M 4HF. This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
· Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, with suitable candidates.
· 25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
· The post is subject to six months’ probationary period with two weeks’ notice during the probationary period and one month thereafter.
· The offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.
· Salaries are paid monthly by direct transfer on or about 21st of the month.
How to apply
WorldSkills UK is committed to making appointments on merit by fair and open processes and use a blind recruitment approach. Please ensure that you submit your application in Word (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to help us in this process.
Applications should be submitted by email and must include:
· Curriculum vitae outlining your full career history. Please remove any identifying information to support our anonymised recruitment process. This includes your name, email address, date of birth, nationality, languages spoken other than English, photographs, and links to personal profiles (e.g. LinkedIn). Applications that contain identifying information in the CV may not be considered.
· Supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the points listed in the role description and person specification. Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking for clear examples and evidence of your experience, knowledge and skills.
· Separate document containing your name, contact details (email and phone number) and confirmation of your right to work in the UK.
Interview process and timeline
It is intended that the interview process will have two stages:
· Stage 1 – online via MS Teams. The interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
· Stage 2 – in person. Candidates progressing to the second stage will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our office: Third Floor, 52–54 St John Street, London EC1M 4HF. This stage of the interview process will take place on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Candidates will be asked to complete a 30-minute interview task, the details of which will be provided to those invited to the interview.
Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates during the recruitment process. For further information please contact our Senior HR Manager.
Application deadline
The deadline for applications is Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00. Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: Unqualified: £29,385 - £30,671 per annum
Qualified: £30,671 - £33,438 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band based on fairness and our pay scales)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31st March 2027)
Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
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 Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Housing 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
The post holder will be acting as the housing lead for Tower Hamlets SASS, a service which supports survivors of domestic and abuse in the borough.
As the IDVA (Housing), you'll lead on all housing-related work within the SASS team. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and support planning with survivors who present at the Tower Hamlets Housing, and advocate on their behalf. This role will be based within Tower Hamlets Council and our SASS office.
About the Role
As the Housing IDVA you will lead on all housing-related work within the SASS team. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and support planning with survivors who present at Tower Hamlets Housing and advocate on their behalf. You will work closely with Tower Hamlets Housing colleagues, and support their training and awareness of domestic abuse and the project.
About You
We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending VAWG. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.
Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children, experience of dynamic risk assessment and providing emotional and practical support to victims of VAWG. As this is a pilot programme where the delivery model may change, a flexible and adaptive approach to your work is important as well as willingness to contribute to programme evaluation.
A relevant qualification in VAWG is desirable.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
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:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
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.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.
Under the direct supervision of Head of Programmes, and working in close coordination with the National Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer, the Senior Project Associate (RMM Monitoring and Compliance) will support monitoring the effectiveness of UK Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Programmes and contribute to compliance with relevant programmatic and organizational frameworks.
For more details about the role and how to apply, please visit our career page: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
Salary: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Can you guide leaders through complex people challenges while strengthening HR compliance across a global organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As UK-Med continues to grow and expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our people practices to ensure they remain fair, consistent, and compliant across the countries where we operate. In this context, the Employee Relations & HR Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high standards of HR practice across the organisation.
You will lead on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance cases, performance concerns, and organisational change processes. Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, you will ensure that people decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with UK employment law and international HR standards.
Alongside employee relations leadership, you will oversee HR compliance and governance processes, ensuring that employment practices, documentation, and HR record management meet legal, audit, donor, and organisational requirements across multiple countries. You will work closely with senior HR colleagues to maintain compliant policies, support safeguarding investigations where required, and strengthen HR systems and processes that support a growing international workforce.
This role will collaborate closely with the Director of People, Heads of HR, recruitment and payroll teams, providing expert advice and coaching to managers while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and respect.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives on solving complex people challenges, strengthening organisational governance, and supporting leaders in a fast-paced humanitarian environment. Your work will play a key role in ensuring UK-Med continues to operate as a fair, compliant, and people-centred organisation as we deliver life-saving healthcare to communities affected by crises.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is an ambitious and expanding organisation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the organisation’s employee relations and compliance practices as we continue to grow
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – ER & HR Compliance Manager - March2026 before applying.
To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible.
Applications must be submitted no later than 30th March, 2026.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our Team
Relationship Giving Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working will be considered)
Salary: £29,008 - £36,778 FTE (Subject to ongoing upward pay review)
Department: Fundraising
Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW
The Relationship Giving Manager plays a leading and hands on role in designing and implementing the supporter acquisition, retention and development plans. Focusing on growing reach, engagement and ultimately income across Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory activity.
The postholder will manage, coordinate and deliver a variety of donor acquisition, conversion and retention campaigns and communications that make up the donor acquisition and supporter development programmes to deadline and within budget across various mediums including print, digital, face-to-face and direct marketing etc.
The postholder will also.
• Track the performance of campaigns and monitor performance metrics, including campaign results against agreed KPIs
• Ensure continuous testing, collate learnings and make recommendations to guide future activity
• Ensure effective maintenance and retention of active, lapsing and lapsed supporters
• Work with the wider fundraising team to design and implement supporter journeys for all individual donors and supporters including legacy prospects and pledgers
• Contribute to the development of the legacy marketing plan, implementing annual and ongoing initiatives to build a sustainable legacy pipeline
• Identify new channels and audiences to promote activities and products amongst existing donors/contacts and new prospective donors
• Develop strong relationships with external third parties promote the charity as a local beneficiary
If your goal is to develop your career in fundraising in a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to make a difference to the lives of local people, then we want to meet you.
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.
Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.
Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine!
Closing date for applications is 16th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to take on a key development role in a charity that is making a real difference? Southampton City Mission (SCM) is offering an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and proactive Communications Officer. Working alongside our senior staff team to deliver a dynamic external communications strategy, this is a new role with the opportunity to shape how the charity relates to partners, supporters and the general public across the city.
You will be responsible for delivering an effective communications plan that increases awareness and engages key audiences in the city, to strongly support SCM’s current projects. Developing compelling story telling pieces and creating content for our website and social media to showcase the organisation’s impact; we are looking for an individual who will drive forward change and quickly engage with key stakeholders and churches. Working alongside the CEO, Head of Operations and Project Managers, and playing a pivotal role in helping to equip churches to support and love those in need across our city, we are offering the opportunity for flexible, hybrid working for this role.
If you are a natural, experienced communicator and passionate about working for a faith-based charity that is growing and evolving, this is the perfect role for you. Your input will help drive change in both the charity and the city we serve.
Apply now. An application pack, including full job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our website.
The closing date for applications is 01 April 2026
SCM is committed to keeping children and adults at risk safe and to equal opportunities.
A DBS check will be required for this role and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Rose Castle Foundation
Our vision is to build a more sustainable peace in some of the world’s most polarised societies. We do this by equipping a global network of leaders with the habits and skills they need to act across deep divides and transform unhealthy conflict. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, we specialise in creating spaces for faith-formed leaders to encounter each other authentically, re-humanising those they no longer see or hear, and working towards a more peaceful future where both sides flourish – one in which their differences still matter.
We work in partnership with organisations that have the capacity to enable long term, transformational change by supporting tomorrow’s leaders to lead through change, chaos and conflict. Our partners include universities, seminaries, houses of worship, faith-based and non-governmental organisations, located in a range of the world’s most divided contexts.
RCF is receiving unprecedented demand for our work and we are moving from a period of start-up to growth where there are exciting opportunities for the Foundation, our partners, and our team members. We are a close-knit team who support one another and are passionate about our mission. We look forward to welcoming new team members.
Outline of Role
The job holder will work closely with the Head of Programmes and the Facilitator & Content Design Manager to coordinate and deliver high-quality, transformational reconciliation programming and events in the UK and abroad.
This role would ideally suit – but is not limited to – candidates at an early stage in their career with demonstrable interest in religion and peacebuilding, seeking a role that will generate a broad range of experiences and with considerable scope for professional development and increased responsibility as RCF enters a period of sustained growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Sussex Beacon is at a pivotal moment in its history as we move to re-instate our clinical care and evolving our hospice offer to become the first LGBTQ+ Hospice with a specialism in HIV palliative care.
As Finance Manager at The Sussex Beacon, you will be joining a small but agile senior management team helping us to drive forwards our strategy and business planning.
We’re looking for a Finance Manager with strong experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting to ensure our day-to-day finances and budgets run smoothly while supporting effective long-term decision-making. You’ll bring insight, structure, and clarity, turning data into decisions that make every penny count for the communities we serve.
You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with our volunteer Finance Director to ensure that we meet regulatory requirements and provide accurate information to our Board of trustees.
Please send your CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to engage in parliamentary, policy and civil society engagement work. We are looking for a Public Affairs Officer to support the implementation of the Trust's Public Affair's strategy. Working closely with the Public Affairs Manager, the role helps to build understanding and commitment among policy-makers ensuring that the Holocaust remains a central part of the UK's national consciousness. The successful candidate will provide meaningful support to activity that influences decision and policy makers; develop strong relationships with stakeholders; and provide ongoing political support for Holocaust education and antisemitism education across the UK.
Over the course of our history, the Trust has created and delivered innovative and meaningful learning experiences and educational programmes which reach over 100,000 young people each year, teaching them about what the Holocaust was, and its relevance today. The school programmes we deliver include our Outreach Programme, our Lessons from Auschwitz Project; The Youth Advocacy Programme; Testimony 360: People and Places of the Holocaust; and Teacher Training.
The successful candidate will provide meaningful support to activity that influences decsion and policy makers; develop strong relationships with stakeholders; and provide ongoing political support for Holocaust education and antisemitism education across the UK.
The Officer contributes essential research, coordination, written and logistical support to the Public Affairs Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Parliamentary and Public Affairs Support
- Political and Policy Monitoring
- Events and Engagement
- Team and Organisational Support
To find out more, and for details on how to apply, interested candidates should read the full application pack and head to our website to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and proactive Partnerships Manager with a strong instinct for business development and a track record of turning opportunities into significant funding partnerships. You will be energised by identifying new prospects, opening doors and building relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners. Creative and strategic in your approach, you will be comfortable shaping compelling propositions and developing confident high seven figure funding asks that resonate with large philanthropic donors.
You will also be a mature, thoughtful and kind manager who can lead and develop a high performing team. We are looking for someone who can set ambitious targets, encourage initiative and create an environment where colleagues feel trusted, motivated and able to grow, while playing a central role in expanding and diversifying a major global funding portfolio.
JOB PURPOSE
The Partnerships Manager will be a key position within the fundraising team, managing key private donors and co-leading on developing and implementing a new business strategy focused on significantly increasing trust and foundation and corporate funders.
They will also be working with SLT members to put together strategic seven and eight figure grants and strategic plans to engage large global donors to support Start Network programming.
The Resource Mobilisation team works collaboratively with those in programmes to manage internal and external relationships, adopting a coordinated approach when it comes to donor management and reporting.
The Partnerships Manager, together with the Head of Resource Mobilisation, will set and deliver a strategy that maximises trust and foundation and corporate funding and set a clear path to bring in new donors and increase income substantially over the coming three years. Currently the funding portfolio you will be managing is over £30million from 13+ global donors. This means this role is personally responsible for engaging and retaining 60% of our donors. This role will set a strategy to increase income according to targets, maximise donors plus retain all key strategic donors through robust engagement plans. Beyond this, the person in post will line manage three with scope for growth in 2026.
Additionally, across 2026-2028 and beyond they will lead on the development of an employee engagement offering with our corporates and corporate foundations in order to create a new avenue of unrestricted funding.
Beyond this, we expect this role, to lead on behalf of the resource mobilization team key global events, particularly Skoll / Marmalade and Shift the Power. In collaboration with the Institutional Funding Manager they will also plan our activities London and NY Climate Weeks. They will set the plans and strategy for the organization to engage with these events and work with Directors, CEO, Heads of, and coordinate cross organisational plans for this together with our Head of Advocacy and Influence.
Finally, this role will act as a key point of contact for the communications and advocacy teams and will need to make sure donor requirement and visibility will be taken into account across teams projects and strategies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Increase new business from trusts and foundations and corporate funders
- Lead on the development of an innovative strategy together with the Head of Resource Mobilisation and Director of Business Development to identify and drive new business from trusts and foundations and corporates.
- Responsible for growing our funding from new geographical areas (focus on US and Asia) and sectors (Insurance) – and set a plan that will enable the diversification of our funding portfolio.
- Oversee the development and implementation of an employee engagement offer in order to create a new avenue of unrestricted income and boost the interest of corporate donors.
- Drive high quality prospecting of new potential funders across the organisation by working with and guiding heads of teams and the CEO strategically to engage with this task.
- Oversee how the organisation engages strategically with large trusts and foundations and corporates (potential giving 7 and 8 figures).
- Co-lead on the planning of key global events with our external affairs team such as Climate Week (New York and London) and make sure we have a cross organisational strategic approach to these events.
- Oversee the strategy to catalyse new relationships with middle sized trusts and foundations and corporates with a potential giving of 6 figures.
- Set a plan to attract more flexibility funding that can enable the organisation to catalyse key strategic projects that fall out of our programmes.
- Lead on developing positioning for corporate partnerships (insurance, finance, and tech industries), new areas of business for Start Network.
- Lead on the business planning process for the Trust and Foundations and Corporates Team.
- Manage large event budgets and make sure resources are used effectively.
- Work with programmes teams and colleagues to understand funding needs and develop creative ways to position and pitch areas of Start Network such as hubs, innovation etc.
- Work with programmes teams and finance team to drive and support the development of robust budgets and narrative proposals for large and medium sized asks.
- Attend and speak at key advocacy events, representing the resource mobilisation team as required, in order to meet donors and advocate for Start Network’s mission
Ensure high quality stewardship of current philanthropic donors
- Responsible for the overall stewardship of several high giving trusts and foundations (6, 7 & 8 figures).
- Oversee the development of quality reporting and updates for donors and make sure we have clear processes and systems for this to happen
- Responsible for making sure the resource mobilization team is creating informative and engaging updates across programmes for T&F and corporate donors.
- Work across teams to implement the insurance advisory group and make sure this group links back to resource mobilization strategies.
- Work with heads of teams to develop an engaging agenda for the insurance advisory group, taking into account the function and work with finance team to ensure appropriate expenditure of grant. Oversee the development of complex donor budgets and make sure they are ready for CFOO and Director approval.
- Support grant management function and work with finance team to ensure appropriate expenditure of grants.
- Work closely with the communications team in order to set up a strategic comms plan that will enable the organisation to position itself as a trend setter in the humanitarian sector, particularly around our core areas of work.
Influence externally
- Work with the Head of Resource Mobilisation and Director of Business Development to position Start Network strategically in global funding discussions.
- Engage key donors at strategic events and meetings.
- Work with the Head of Advocacy and External Affairs to coordinate advocacy messages for donors.
- Represent the organisation in key donor events globally, as required.
- Build knowledge and capacity within the organisation
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
- A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach.
- The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
Line Management
- To carry out effective line management of a team, including recruiting and training direct reports and having an active role in building an inclusive team culture in line with our values
- Oversee and manage high performing team.
- Coach and mentor team members, as appropriate, enabling them to fulfil their potential.
- Mentor hubs and in country fundraising manager, sharing and catalysing foundation and corporate opportunities for hubs.
- Ensure the organisation builds its capacity around donors’ compliance and policies.
- Deputise for the Head of Resource Mobilisation where required.
- Ensure all staff members in the Trust and Foundation and Corporate team have relevant objectives, targets and other KPI’s.
- Lead by example, building the team’s confidence, supporting them as appropriate and being a positive influence across the organisation.
- Drive a positive culture of fundraising within the Resource Mobilisation team and across Start Network.
Start Network Culture
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
- A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach
- The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
This role description is non-exhaustive and includes any other duties that may reasonably be required for the role.
PERSON PROFILE
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A well stablished fundraiser, with experience of developing relationships with a wide range of private funders (including 7-8 figure multi-year grants).
- A leader with management experience who can grow a team effectively.
- Good understanding the humanitarian sector and key stakeholders and can represent Start Network accordingly in global external event.
- An experienced bid writer who can oversee the process of bids creation and can write them when required.
- A person who is experienced in putting together multi million pound budgets, working across teams.
- An experience fundraiser who has managed large donors such as Gates, Hilton, IKEA.
- Experience in managing a £10m annual plus portfolio.
- Experience negotiating complex multi-million pound contracts.
- A confident speaker who can pitch and convince technical donors to fund our cause.
- A leader with experience in setting funding strategies and executing them
- Proactive and strong skills in business development, with experience of taking the lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities.
- A creative eye, with skills and experience supporting and leading on the development and implementation of communications strategies for fundraising.
- An individual who is keen to be part of a smaller organisation, playing a significant role in furthering a collaborative fundraising culture, with the autonomy to try new approaches and build on existing relationships.
- A person who is target and output driven and is looking to set ambitious goals for themselves and the team and not afraid to try, fail and improve
- A fundraiser who enjoys working across complex proposals and donors requirements and is solutions focused
Desirable
- Experience in impact investment, insurance or blended finance
- Masters in relevant subject such as international development, international relations, etc.
- Fluency in Spanish or French and other languages
The Company
Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.
Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.
We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.
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Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager – Wales Fostering Service
We're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Fostering Practice Manager within our dedicated Wales Fostering Team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team of skilled and passionate Supervising Social Workers, ensuring they deliver exceptional supervision, support, and training to foster parents and their families. Your leadership will help foster parents provide trauma-informed care that transforms the lives of children and young people.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead and inspire your team to meet evolving service demands through high-quality supervision and adherence to fostering regulations in Wales.
- Support recruitment and retention of foster carers, contributing to strategic development and service improvement.
- Collaborate with external partners, including local authorities, health and education professionals, and child welfare organisations, to ensure holistic care for children and families.
We're looking for a driven individual with substantial supervisory experience in social care, ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're an experienced Team Manager, Deputy Manager, or a seasoned leader seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers a platform to share your expertise and make a lasting impact.
You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, with access to coaching, mentoring, and leadership development from the Operations Manager, Assistant Head of Business, and wider service colleagues.
What We're Looking For:
- A relevant professional qualification and current registration.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with strong knowledge of fostering regulations in Wales.
- Experience in recruitment strategy development or collaboration with Recruitment/Marketing Officers.
- Confidence using social media platforms to promote fostering and enhance visibility across Wales.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change, manage performance, and drive service excellence.
- Strong communication skills, especially in complex or challenging situations.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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About Us:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.
Job Purpose:
This is a key role within a small but global team collaborating with a range of experts and specialists with in-depth knowledge of both the global Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement and the international development sector. Working across a mix of corporate, global trusts & foundations, and institutional funders, your primary focus will be securing new funding partnerships as well as delivering excellent stewardship and management of existing partnerships. The role is responsible for making a recognisable contribution towards organisational income targets. There will be a strong focus on securing restricted income in support of a portfolio of global non-formal education programmes across key thematic areas including climate, STEM, online safety, leadership, gender-based violence prevention, and menstrual health & hygiene – all with cross-cutting themes of gender equality and advocacy. There may also be time spent on seeking and securing funding to support wider organisational projects as necessary, as well as exploring opportunities to secure unrestricted / flexible core funding.
About You:
As our Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will work across a mix of corporate, global trusts & foundations, and institutional funders, your focus will be on securing new funding partnerships as well as delivering excellent stewardship and management of existing partnerships. You’ll need to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and be comfortable working in a complex and global organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, engage, and cultivate new funding partnerships that are aligned to WAGGGS vision, purpose, and programme offer ensuring a strong and well-managed pipeline of new and qualified prospects.
- Work cross-departmentally to develop and write high-quality and compelling funding and partnership proposals with a strong case for support, ensuring they are deliverable, measurable, accurately costed, and aligned to WAGGGS strategic priorities.
- Deliver effective stewardship and management of a small number of existing funding partnerships. From contracting, partnership reporting, growth and renewal. Build and expand strong relationships with partner contacts at multiple levels, drawing on key WAGGGS senior staff to support when appropriate, and use WAGGGS communications platforms effectively to raise the profile of partnerships.
- Work closely with colleagues and teams who directly support the 153 national Member Organisations delivering Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting globally to understand the needs, priorities, and challenges of girls and young women around the world and to engage Member Organisations for input to funding proposals, and ensure programme development reflects local needs, context, and priorities.
- Line management of one Strategic Partnerships Coordinator providing direction, support, and development opportunities for the post-holder.
Please refer the attached JD for the detailed key responsibilities.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter (the cover letter should be no longer than 1 A4 page).
In your Cover Letter please demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the following criteria;
- Experience of building long-term relationships and partnerships across a variety of funders.
- Coordinating and delivering funding bids and proposals, working to tight deadlines.
- Building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels.
We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world.

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Are you a finance professional with hands‑on Unit4 ERPx experience and a passion for improving dog welfare?
We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Finance Systems Manager to lead the development and optimisation of our accounting system as part of our ongoing digital transformation programme.
What does this role do?
As Finance Systems Manager, you will:
- lead the development, enhancement, and administration of Unit4 ERPx, acting as the system’s SUPER‑user, subject matter expert and technology advocate.
- collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between Unit4 ERPx and other organisational systems, building strong relationships across the charity to ensure the system meets operational needs.
- maintain an effective partnership with Unit4, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly and efficiently.
- drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to maximise system functionality—including developing and refining reports and dashboards.
- line manage and support the Finance Systems Analyst, helping them grow their skills and capability.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 23rd March 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To succeed in this role, you will need extensive, hands-on experience with Unit4 ERPx (or Unit4 ERP CR/7 in an API/EK context), with a strong understanding of its capabilities, limitations, risks, and opportunities. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills are key, enabling you to work confidently with colleagues at all levels and with external partners, as well as strong analytical ability and a deep understanding of financial accounting processes and system administration. A patient, calm, and persistent approach, especially when analysing and resolving complex issues is fundamental. Above all, you'll need a genuine commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust and a passion for making a positive impact.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Sister Circle is a women‑led, multicultural charity working to advance health equity and justice for women from diverse communities. Rooted in lived experience and trusted relationships, we walk alongside women through some of their most challenging moments — ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported.
We are recruiting a Peer Support Advocate to join our Healing Conversations (perinatal mental health) programme, supporting women affected by birth trauma, pregnancy loss, or baby loss.
As a Peer Support Advocate, you will provide compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma‑informed support through:
- Peer support groups (up to 12 sessions)
- Engagement with women in local communities and those living in Domestic abuse safe accommodation with our SafeRoots Partners
- Outreach across diverse communities
- Close collaboration with clinical partners, voluntary organisations, and with Sister Circle team
You will help women feel safe, listened too, and self-belief — using your lived experience and professional skills to foster healing and connection.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience delivering peer support (ideally in perinatal mental health)
- Relevant lived experience
- Understanding of trauma and its impact on wellbeing
- Confidence in outreach, engagement, and community networking
- Strong communication, organisation, and facilitation skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- A reflective, grounded, wellbeing‑aware approach to emotionally demanding work
Job Title: Peer Support Advocate
Location: Hybrid (The Brady Arts and Community Centre, E1 5HU and other community locations across Noerth East London).
Contract: Fixed-Term April 2026 - March 2028
Hours: Full Time/ 35 Hours per week
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Salary: £26,000-28,000
How to Apply
CV (maximum of 2 sides of A4) and Cover Letter (maximum 1 side A4).
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Your covering letter will tell us why you would like this role, how your experience meets the role requirements and why you would like to join Sister Circle.
Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We build trusted relationships that create sustainable transformation for women’s wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer People Manager
Reports to: Head of People & Culture
Salary: £40,000- £42,000
Location: Hybrid (Tues-Thurs based in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire)
Direction Reports: None
About Us
With a heritage of 100 years, our patron is the Duchess of Gloucester, we are a membership-owned organisation for all civil service and public sector employees in the UK, supported by 1,200 volunteers.
We provide opportunities for over 100,000 members, that inspires wellbeing, builds community, and fosters a genuine sense of belonging, earning lifelong loyalty through trust and meaningful connection. We are currently undergoing our 3 year transformation agenda and it’s an exciting time to be part of building our next chapter.
Job Purpose
To lead and embed a consistent, high-quality people experience for the organisation’s volunteer workforce across the full lifecycle.
This role is responsible for ensuring volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported through change, and managed in line with organisational policies, values and strategy, while enabling operational teams to lead volunteers day-to-day within their departments.
The postholder will act as the organisational expert on volunteer lifecycle, ensuring a unified people approach that strengthens capability, retention and culture.
Key Accountabilities
Volunteer Lifecycle
· Own and manage the end-to-end volunteer lifecycle framework.
· Design, maintain and continuously improve volunteer policies, procedures and guidance.
· Ensure volunteer processes mirror staff approaches where appropriate.
· Act as the subject matter expert for volunteer people matters.
Recruitment, Onboarding & Induction
· Support the volunteer recruitment processes.
· Develop recruitment pipelines and partnerships.
· Design and deliver a robust volunteer induction model.
· Support managers through tools, templates and guidance.
Volunteer Training and Development
· Design and oversee a structured volunteer training framework aligned to organisational values, policies and role requirements.
· Work with departments to identify core and role-specific training needs.
· Ensure volunteers have access to appropriate learning resources to enable confidence and effectiveness.
· Embed ongoing development opportunities to support engagement, retention and succession.
· Enable managers to deliver training locally through guidance and best practice.
Cross-Team Collaboration
· Lead people aspects of change impacting volunteers working closely with the Head of Change.
· Collaborate with departments on role design and expectations.
· Upskill managers through guidance and training.
About You — Skills & Experience
- Experience in a People or Volunteer Management with responsibility for volunteer or workforce lifecycle activity
- Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding and development processes and how to create consistent people experiences
- Ability to design and implement policies, frameworks and practical guidance that support managers day-to-day
- Confident working across teams, building relationships and influencing without direct line management responsibility
- Experience supporting organisational change
- Skilled in developing learning and training approaches that build capability and engagement
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Clear communicator with a collaborative, coaching style
- Experience working with volunteers or within the charity / not-for-profit sector desirable
CSSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at CSSC, and do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Interviews at CSSC take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and you have a medical condition or an individual need for adjustment to our process, and you believe it may affect your ability to be at your best, please let the recruitment partner know, so we can consider how best we can support you and make any adjustments that may reasonably be needed.
If this job sounds like it would be of interest to you, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.