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ID: 1853 Service Manager
Service: Cumberland Young Carers and Parent Carer Support Service
Hours: 29.6 hours – Part time
Location: Family Hubs around Cumberland
Salary: £37,211 - £41,518 FTE per annum + £2,000 additional allowance FTE (£29,768.80 - £33,214.40 + £1,600 additional allowance per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Family Action offer support for carers – along with their families – living in Cumberland. We aim to provide support for young carers (aged 18 and below) and parent carers (a parent or other primary caregiver who provides ongoing, substantial support and care to a child or young person with additional needs).
Using a whole family approach, the service is designed to ensure that young carers and parent carers are identified well, given the support they need – when they need it – and are enabled to thrive.
The successful applicant will manage and lead the work of Cumberland Young Carer and Parent Carer Service. You will ensure that the services are delivered in accordance with the service level agreements and grant funding requirements. As Service Manager, you will ensure all policy and practice issues are maintained to the highest standards.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Qualified to a level 5 or above with a recognised professional qualification in social work, health, education or equivalent and have excellent communication skills.
· You will need proven supervisory and experience or competence of managing others, as well as experience of management of resources including finance, planning and evaluation at a project level.
· You will also understand practice standards in relation to case work and understand the importance of quality assurance activity.
· A sound knowledge of the needs of young carers and parent carers.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits:
· an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
· up to 6% matched-pension contributions
· flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
· enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
· eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
· cycle to work scheme
· investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
To Apply:
- Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: 9am Monday 7th September 2026
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place the week commencing 14th September.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: kirsty.treen (full email on advert doc)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



Job Summary
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.
We're now looking for an exceptional Patient Empowerment Coordinator to lead the delivery of our exciting new Empowering Choices programme, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.
This innovative project has been designed alongside people affected by brain tumours to ensure nobody faces their diagnosis alone. You'll help people in Yorkshire feel informed, confident and empowered throughout their journey by providing practical support, developing new resources, strengthening partnerships with NHS teams and creating opportunities for people to learn from others with lived experience.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new service from the ground up. You'll have the freedom to develop new ideas, build meaningful partnerships and make a lasting difference to the lives of brain tumour patients and their families across Yorkshire.
Responsible to:
Chief Executive Officer
Salary:
£25,500 – £26,500 (depending on experience)
Contract:
Fixed-term (24 months – subject to continued funding)
Hours:
Full-time (job-share considered, alongside flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)
Location:
Your contractual place of work will be your home address. This is a community-based role covering Yorkshire, and you will spend much of your time visiting patients, partners and healthcare settings across the region. You may occasionally be required to attend our office in Leeds for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs.
Who This Role Is For:
This role would suit someone who:
- Is passionate about improving the lives of people affected by serious illness in Yorkshire
- Enjoys building trusted relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
- Wants to develop an innovative new service that makes a real difference
- Thrives in a small, supportive organisation where they can shape their own work
- Is organised, compassionate and motivated by helping people feel more confident and informed
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Support & Empowerment
- Provide personalised practical and emotional support to people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire throughout their journey
- Support patients before and after important appointments, helping them prepare questions and understand information
- Help people access the right services, information and support at the right time
- Promote confidence, wellbeing and self-advocacy through person-centred support
Developing Resources
- Lead the development of practical, accessible resources that help people in Yorkshire navigate life with a brain tumour
- Create appointment preparation tools, information guides and digital resources
- Ensure all resources reflect the voices and experiences of people with lived experience
Partnership & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with NHS neuro-oncology teams, Clinical Nurse Specialists and partner organisations
- Develop referral pathways that improve access to Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity services
- Represent the charity at partnership meetings, conferences and professional networks
Peer Support & Volunteer Coordination
- Create opportunities for people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire to connect with others who share similar experiences
- Coordinate volunteers and buddies supporting the programme
- Ensure people with lived experience remain central to the design and delivery of the project
Monitoring & Project Delivery
- Monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the programme
- Collect feedback and produce reports for Macmillan Cancer Support
- Help ensure the long-term sustainability and future development of the programme
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering projects or services within the charity, health or community sector
- Experience of providing person-centred support
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team
Desirable
- Experience working within cancer services, neurological conditions or long-term health conditions
- Experience working alongside NHS services
- Experience coordinating volunteers or community initiatives
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects
- Understanding of shared decision-making and co-production
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, approachable and empathetic
- Calm, emotionally resilient and supportive
- Positive and encouraging
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
- Passionate about empowering people to make informed choices about their care
Other Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:
Founded in 2003, Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones whilst funding innovative research across our region.
Our vision is a Yorkshire where nobody faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.
We provide peer support groups, one-to-one wellbeing support, welfare advice, financial assistance and invest in pioneering research that improves outcomes for people affected by brain tumours.
What We Offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
- A supportive and values-driven team environment
- Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The opportunity to lead an innovative Macmillan-funded programme with genuine impact
- A culture built around integrity, compassion, community and ambition
How to Apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO
Application deadline: Sunday 30th August
Interviews: Week commencing 14th September
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.


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The Project Delivery & Capability Manager plays a key role in enabling the successful delivery of the ARUK’s 10-year strategy through the development and embedding of an effective, scalable and proportionate Project Management Framework.
This is not a traditional project management role. We are looking for a collaborative delivery professional who can partner with colleagues across ARUK to help teams successfully deliver strategic projects, build organisational capability and embed effective ways of working. This role would suit someone who combines strong project management expertise with excellent relationship-building skills and is motivated by coaching, influencing and partnering with colleagues across an organisation. We are seeking a generalist who can work across diverse business functions, helping teams deliver strategic initiatives effectively, rather than a specialist focused on a single technical or operational discipline.
Managing the Project Delivery team and with line management responsibility for the Senior Projects Officer, the post holder will help drive organisational project management maturity by acting as a trusted partner, advisor and expert for project and programme teams across the charity. Through coaching, consultation, training and hands-on partnering support, the role will help ensure major, cross-organisational strategic initiatives are set up for success and delivered effectively.
Operating within an evolving hub-and-spoke model, the Project Delivery and Capability Manager will work closely with leaders of large, complex and strategically significant projects and programmes, providing expertise in areas such as planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation. The role will also contribute to the continuous development of project management tools, standards, training and communities of practice that improve delivery capability across the organisation.
While the primary focus is on delivery enablement and capability building, the postholder may directly manage selected high-risk or high-complexity projects where additional project management expertise or capacity is required
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management Framework and Organisational Capability
· In collaboration with the Head of Programme Management, lead the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the charity's Project Management Framework, ensuring it remains fit for purpose, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities and ARUK’s impact-focused annual planning approach
· Act as a centre of excellence for project management at ARUK, partnering with colleagues across the organisation to provide expert advice, guidance and challenge; use active listening, curiosity and adaptability to tailor support and drive successful delivery outcomes
· Develop, maintain and promote project management standards, templates, guidance and other resources that support consistent and effective project delivery, providing colleagues with practical tools that support decision-making, reduce complexity, and improve outcomes
· Design and deliver project management training, workshops and consultations, to increase project management capability and maturity across the organisation, empowering teams to successfully deliver projects in proportion to their scope, scale, and complexity
· Partner with colleagues in the Organisational Development and Learning & Development team to ensure project management capability-building aligns with broader organisational development priorities
· Monitor and evaluate the adoption of project management practices, identifying opportunities to improve project delivery effectiveness across the organisation
· Oversee the maintenance and continuous development of project management resources, intranet content and self-service guidance materials
Strategic Project and Programme Partnering
· Proactively partner with leaders of large, complex and strategically important projects and programmes to strengthen delivery planning, governance and execution
· Provide specialist support and challenge in areas including project set-up, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, dependency mapping, sequencing, phased delivery planning and project review
· Facilitate effective coordination between interconnected projects and programmes, helping teams identify and manage cross-organisational dependencies, risks and impacts.
· Support project and programme teams in establishing clear delivery plans, governance structures, decision-making routes and success measures
· Build strong and collaborative relationships with project sponsors, senior stakeholders and delivery teams to foster a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement
Line management and Team Development
· Line manage the Senior Projects Officer, maintaining oversight of team resource and delegating work as appropriate to ensure continued opportunity to embed and further develop their skills and knowledge
· Provide clear instruction and guidance to the Senior Projects Officer, and engage in coaching and goal-setting conversations, empowering them to succeed and develop in their role
· Continuously seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in the Strategy & Governance Directorate, contributing to Directorate’s influence and success in partnering with the wider organisation
Community of Practice and Continuous Improvement
· Support the Head of Programme Management in the development and facilitation of ARUK’s Project Management Community of Practice, creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and peer support.
· Encourage the adoption of common approaches, standards and tools across projects and programmes.
· Capture, share and embed lessons learned and best practice from projects and programmes across the organisation.
· Identify emerging trends, approaches and innovations in project and programme management and assess their relevance for adoption within the charity.
· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning that strengthens organisational delivery capability.
Selective Project Delivery
· Lead selected high-risk, high-complexity or business-critical projects where project management support is required and capacity is available.
· Establish and maintain effective project governance, plans, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement arrangements for assigned projects.
· Ensure project outcomes, benefits and lessons learned are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience managing cross-organisational projects, including developing project plans,allocatingtasks, and managing risks, decisions, and changes.
· Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile), alongside evidence of successfully sharing this knowledge with colleagues via training, partnering, or other knowledge-sharing activities
· Evidence developing, implementing or evolving project management frameworks, standards or governance approaches within a complex organisation, with a focus on effective delivery over restrictive processes
· Experience of partnering with cross-organisational projects teams, and actively collaborating with colleagues on joint initiatives
· Experience supporting organisational change, adoption, or implementation activities as part of project delivery
· Demonstrable ability to work with, influence, andadvisea variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
· Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar
· Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM), or evidence of equivalent project management learning or experience
· Excellent communication and people management skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
· Strong teamplayer who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise workin accordance withthe organisation’s needs
· Excellent listening skills,demonstratingflexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn
· Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills
· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement andidentifiesways to deliver creative and innovative solutions
· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture and makeappropriate recommendations
· Ability to absorb and processnew informationquickly
· Strong ethical standards anda high levelof personal integrity and empathy
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website,
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trialsthat slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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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!
We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years.
We are looking for a Fundraising Support Officer (Corporate Partnerships) to join our exceptional, talented and successful fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to help young people achieve their ambitions.
We have a fantastic and diverse range of supportive corporate partners - from large international organisations to smaller companies working in local communities. As part of the corporate fundraising team, you will play a key and varied role in supporting colleagues across partnership management, while also managing your own portfolio of corporate supporters, contributing to funding bids, engaging volunteers and organising student visits.
The role at a glance
Contract:
Full-time, permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Working hours:
09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people.
Our Head Office team is based on the site of our North Kensington centre in West London.
We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: we are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all.
Our Head Office team typically works in-person 4 days per week with 1 day from home.
Salary:
£31,850 (including £2,800 London contribution)
Location:
IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ
Annual Leave:
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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This role supports our crucial non-therapeutic work, facilitating community and helping members to overcome practical barriers to healing through casework management. As Casework and Community Manager you will support one caseworker and volunteers or placement students to provide high-quality casework in housing, welfare benefits, access to health, childcare and entitlements, education and employment, and access to legal advice in immigration and asylum matters. You will also carry a small caseload of your own. In total, the casework team supports around 30 people a year.
We are recruiting two Portfolio Managers, one on a 12-month FTC and one on an FTC to 31 March 2027, to join our UK Portfolio team.
At The National Lottery Community Fund, we are driven by our strategy ‘It starts with community’ and our commitment to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage through an equity-based approach.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Portfolio team at a time of growth, ambition and innovation. Through significant strategic investments, the UK Portfolio supports communities across all four nations of the UK, backing bold ideas and proven approaches that have the potential to deliver UK-wide impact and drive lasting systems change.
Working across national boundaries and sectors, we complement the Fund's country portfolios in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, bringing people, organisations and ideas together to tackle complex challenges and create positive change.
As part of a team of just over 40 colleagues, and alongside a cohort of experienced Portfolio Managers, you will help shape and deliver some of the Fund's most significant investments, working with partners across the UK to maximise learning, influence and impact for communities now and in the future
The UK Portfolio delivers a range of funding programmes, strategic partnerships and innovation initiatives designed to create lasting change across the UK, including:
- The UK Fund: supporting organisations to scale proven approaches that can improve outcomes for communities across the UK.
- Climate Action Fund: investing in ambitious partnerships that tackle climate and environmental challenges through systems change.
- Strategic Partnerships and Emerging Initiatives: collaborating with funders, policymakers, communities and sector partners to address complex social challenges and innovative approaches to change. Examples include Communities for Children, focused on tackling child poverty and Together for Families, supporting early intervention for children and families. We are also developing new areas of work that explore the opportunities and implications of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
As the Portfolio continues to evolve, we are creating new opportunities to test ideas, build influential partnerships and respond to the issues that matter most to communities across the UK.
Role Expectations
As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the UK Portfolio's strategic priorities and significant investments. Working with colleagues across the Fund and externally, you will oversee funding delivery, support the development of new initiatives and partnerships, and help ensure our programmes remain responsive to the needs of communities across the UK.
You will provide leadership and support to Portfolio Officers, contribute to continuous improvement across our funding practice, and use insight and learning to help maximise the impact of our investments.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Leading the operational delivery and oversight of the UK Portfolio, including the UK Fund, Climate Action Fund and strategic partnership investments.
- Overseeing the end-to-end funding process, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience for applicants and stakeholders.
- Line managing and developing Portfolio Officers, supporting performance, wellbeing and professional growth.
- Monitoring programme performance and assuring the quality of funding recommendations and decisions.
- Identifying and managing operational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation where required.
- Contributing to the development of new funding approaches, partnerships and investment opportunities.
- Building strong relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to support learning, influence and impact.
- Championing the Fund's values and behaviours, promoting inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Skills & Requirements
We're looking for someone with experience of delivering funding, grant-making or investment programmes in a complex environment. You will bring strong analytical, project and stakeholder management skills, alongside the ability to balance strategic thinking with effective delivery.
You will be confident leading and developing others, managing performance, and building collaborative relationships across teams and organisations. Sound judgement, adaptability and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities across the UK will help you succeed in this role.
The role involves working with colleagues and partners across the UK and may require occasional travel.
Interview details:
- Date: Week commencing 21 September 2026
- Format: Online
- Location: UK Wide
The UK Portfolio supports a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle.
We will be hosting a briefing session on Wednesday 19th August at 10:00 am. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, gain insight into the team and key responsibilities, and ask any questions you may have. To register or ask any questions please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of either funding work or managing programmes that fit with those of the UK Portfolio.
- Experience in leading and motivating people and teams (including remote teams), role modelling a culture of inclusion.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, including budget and risk management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and effective relationships across diverse audiences.
- Strong ability to apply critical analysis and consider strategic implications in your work, thinking about how things impact the whole Portfolio, Fund or sector.
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the ability to apply this throughout your work.
- Experience of navigating ambiguity and leading through change, with the ability to adapt your approach to shifting priorities and help others thrive in a dynamic or evolving environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of supporting grant-making teams through the funding lifecycle, with oversight of the application assessment, due diligence, decision-making, monitoring, relationship management, risk assessment, performance reporting and grant closure.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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We’re looking for a collaborative, highly organised Youth Engagement Project Officer, who is passionate about building opportunities for children and young people in libraries.
You’ll have great communication skills and enthusiasm for platforming young people’s voices. You’ll also know how to manage priorities, keep projects within deadline and budget, and accurately collect and compile data. As a natural people-person, you’ll feel confident supporting library teams, partners and colleagues and be happy taking initiative.
We’d especially love to hear from you if you have created opportunities for children and young people to be heard and involved in decisions that affect them, and if you’ve been involved in supporting the delivery of projects. Experience of libraries is not required as you’ll have lots of opportunities to learn about our sector in this role.
About the work
Our focus is on creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.
We want all children and young people to feel at home at the library, to be understood, empowered and inspired. Our collaborative national network is made up of members from library services, partners and supporters. We believe in the need for safe spaces and real-life connections to support the demands of modern life. Together, we’recreating change, and you can be a part of it.
We are an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation. Our members are leaders in children and young people’s public libraries and school library services.
Libraries Rising and The Reading Agency were recently successful in securing funding from the Arts Council to deliver a two-year programme, to place young people at the heart of shaping the future library reading experience. The two-year project forms part of the legacy of the National Year of Reading 2026 and will work with young people and library services across nine regions of England to co-create new approaches, resources and digital innovations that build on the strengths of libraries and inspire more young people to read for pleasure.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who lives our values - progressive, collaborative, kind, aspirational and inclusive.
What’s important to us needs to be important to you too. We want to focus on impact, to work openly, to collaborate with and learn from others, to take the time to care for ourselves and each other, and to have fun together. We are building an environmentally sustainable charity, and we want to be celebrated as an inclusion changemaker in the sector.
Our application process is open to everyone and anyone with the experience we’re looking for. We have a diverse board of trustees, and we are developing the diversity of our staff team. We particularly welcome applications from people from racialised communities, trans or non-binary individuals, and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
Please note - a Candidate Pack for this role is available on the application page.
Job purpose
As Youth Engagement Project Officer, you’ll work closely with the Programme Manager, the wider Libraries Rising team, The Reading Agency, library services and young people to support the delivery of this project, and to develop our wider support of libraries with their youth engagement work.
What you’ll bring to the role
You’ll be:
- A strong communicator, confident with building relationships and keeping everyone on track.
- Experienced in working with young people and partner organisations.
- Committed to platforming young people’s voices, especially those who are underserved by their communities, marginalised, or experiencing deprivation.
- Committed to co-creative practice and working with, not doing to.
- Experienced in creating, developing and implementing effective systems and procedures.
- Experienced in providing operational, administrative and project support, with digital skills including use of Microsoft Office and supporting remote teams.
- Experienced in providing in person and online event planning and support.
- Aware of GDPR implications and requirements.
- Committed to your own professional development.
Employee benefits
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assist Programme – including 24/7 counselling, health support and legal helpline.
- A range of discounts on retail, entertainment, travel and wellbeing.
Additional information
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch.
All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.
Please also note that appointment will be made subject to collection of two references and a satisfactory DBS check or evidence of a current DBS certificate.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter OR answer the questions by clicking on Apply Now.
• Applications close: 9am, Monday 17th August 2026
• Interviews: Tuesday 25th August 2026 (online)
• Start date: as soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate
If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please get in touch with us.
Creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today
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Shape the future of play and early intervention services for disabled children while leading strategic innovation at one of the UK's most impactful disability charities.
About Newlife
As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.
What you'll be doing
You will lead the development and delivery of innovative services that improve the lives of disabled children and their families through play, early intervention and inclusive practice. Working closely with families, healthcare professionals, education providers and community partners, you will identify emerging needs, drive service improvement and develop approaches that increase impact, reach and sustainability.
A key focus will be shaping the future of Newlife's play offer, including Community Play programmes, Play Pods and the development of new Early Years services. You will ensure services are informed by evidence, family insight and best practice in child development, inclusion and play.
If you're ready to lead transformational change in early intervention services and make a lasting impact on the lives of disabled children and their families, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note DBS check will be required for this role.
The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.


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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!
Job titlePhilanthropy Manager
Hours21 hours per week, worked over three days, preferably, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, but there can be some flexibility on this.
Salary£37,000 FTE. per annum. Actual pro rata salary per annum; £20,720.
ContractPermanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
Apply now
The role
Are you an experienced relationship fundraiser with a passion for building meaningful connections and inspiring major gifts? Do you have the confidence to engage high-net-worth individuals and the strategic mindset to grow a new philanthropy programme? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At St Richard’s Hospice, we’re launching an exciting new high-value donor programme and are looking for an ambitious Philanthropy Manager to lead its development. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, helping to secure the funding that enables us to provide outstanding hospice care to our community.
Working closely with the Director of Business and Income Generation, you will develop and deliver a new major donor strategy, building long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and key influencers. You’ll work collaboratively with departmental colleagues to achieve income targets and to identify potential new partners and innovative ways to integrate high value donor involvement within the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, relationship building and securing significant donations while helping to establish a new and exciting income stream.
What you’ll be doing;
- Developing and implementing a high-value donor fundraising programme.
- Identifying, researching and cultivating prospective major donors.
- Building strong, long-term relationships with supporters capable of making significant gifts.
- Creating bespoke proposals and stewardship plans that inspire transformational giving.
- Working with trustees and senior staff and to open doors and strengthen donor engagement.
- Planning and hosting exclusive cultivation and stewardship events.
- Using insight and data to manage donor pipelines, monitor performance and maximise fundraising opportunities.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Excellent account management experience who is skilled in building rapport and developing relationships with a variety of different individuals, organisations, and groups simultaneously.
- Proven success in major donor or relationship fundraising, with experience securing gifts of £2,000 and above.
- Outstanding relationship management and networking skills.
- Experience developing and managing donor pipelines.
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
- A strategic, proactive and results-focused approach.
- Significant knowledge of budget setting and management.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
- Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
- Supportive management – keen to develop you
- Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
- Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Fabulous subsidised on-site café
- Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
- Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
- Free Will writing service
Interview date Week commencing 24th August 2026
Job Reference 4071
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Lead - Care Rights UK
Charity People are delighted to be working with Care Rights UK to recruit a brand-new Fundraising Lead, a pivotal role that will play a central part in shaping the charity's future growth and sustainability.
Care Rights UK is the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people in care. The organisation wants the best quality of life for older people needing care and for people to know their rights, as well as how to use them. Offering information, advice and support to empower those using care services as well as their relatives and friends, the organisation challenges poor care, highlights good practice and demands a better care system.
Courageous, independent and empowering, this is a truly special organisation undertaking work with real impact.
Fundraising Lead
Salary: £37,000 per annum full time equivalent (pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Location: Hybrid between home and the London office. If hybrid, travel will be necessary to office-based team meetings in London and training days as required.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 1 September
Interviews: Interviews will be held 14th and 15th September
Having laid strong foundations for fundraising, Care Rights UK is now looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser to lead and grow income generation across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will take ownership of developing supporter engagement, delivering fundraising campaigns and building a culture of fundraising across the charity.
As the charity's dedicated fundraiser, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, test new ideas and make a visible impact. This role will particularly appeal to someone who enjoys working in a small, agile organisation where creativity, initiative and collaboration are valued.
"Leading our small, dedicated, friendly team is a real privilege. As we seek to grow our supporter base and push for a better care system, now is an exciting time to join us. We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team."
Helen Wildbore, CEO, Care Rights UK
As a member of the Care Rights UK team, you can expect:
- Friendly, welcoming, supportive colleagues in the staff team and on the Board of Trustees
- A Trustee Board which recognises and drives the strategic importance of fundraising
- One-to-one support from an experienced, empathetic line manager
- Peer support from colleagues in the staff team
- Regular contact with colleagues and weekly team meetings to share advice insights, updates and impact
- A thorough induction to the charity, our work and mission
- Training to help you fulfil your role and to develop your knowledge of care issues across the UK
- Opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues who are experts in their fields
- Being part of a dynamic team pushing for real change in the care sector
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, adviceline and other wellbeing support
- Hybrid working – the role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, although attendance at face-to-face team meetings and training days will be required
- Flexible working – the organisation welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work full time or part time and will consider job shares or other options such as compressed hours
About the Role
Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, the Fundraising Lead will take responsibility for implementing and delivering Care Rights UK's fundraising strategy, helping to build long-term financial sustainability and increase support for the charity's vital work.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leading fundraising activity across a range of income streams, with an initial focus on individual giving and corporate partnerships.
- Developing and delivering fundraising campaigns to attract, engage and retain supporters.
- Growing and strengthening relationships with individuals, communities and corporate partners.
- Building supporter journeys and engagement plans that maximise income and long-term support.
- Monitoring fundraising performance, reporting on progress and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Embedding a culture of fundraising across the organisation and working collaboratively with colleagues to showcase impact.
About You
We'd love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- A proven track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns.
- Experience and knowledge of corporate partnerships and/or individual giving
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience of budget management, planning, reporting and project management.
- The ability to work independently, think strategically and identify new opportunities.
- Passion for the mission of Care Rights UK and improving the lives of older people needing care.
How to Apply
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please click on the linked Job Description to find out more, including details of the application process which is a CV and answers to supporting questions.
Applications for the role should be submitted to Philippa Randle at Charity People by Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews: 14 or 15 September 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let Philippa know if you require any assistance or adjustment to support you through the application process.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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The arts for mental health – peer support delivered creatively
Sound Minds is a user-led charity transforming lives through music, film and art. We are a thriving community bound together by creativity and a shared belief in mutual learning and peer support.
Main purposes of the job:
Sound Minds is recruiting a Head of Operations to join our team in Wandsworth.
The Head of Operations is a member of the senior leadership team at Sound Minds and leads the management and day-to-day operations of a vibrant community premises.
Sound Minds is in a period of review and consolidation, following growth of its programmes and having secured Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status. The Head of Operations will further develop and implement robust systems to support this growth and the charity’s future aims.
The role leads on all operational, health and safety, premises, IT, systems, human resources, evaluation, and reporting activity. The Head of Operations manages the delivery of Sound Minds’ Peer Support service and will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They deputise for the CEO as required.
They will assist the CEO on maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders and external communications.
Sound Minds is a creative place, and the Head of Operations will need a passion for organisation and administration.
Salary: £42,833 per annum(pro rata) & 3% contribution to pension
Hours: 28 hours per week
This fixed term contract ends on 16th June 2030 and is renewable depending on funding.
Strong IT skills are essential for this role. You will be required to have a DBS (criminal records check) and satisfactory written references before starting.
The full job description and application pack are available from Sound Minds’ website.
Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 7th September 2026
First interviews: Friday 18th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Grants Partnerships Manager
Salary: £45,200 – £50,500 per annum, including London weighting where applicable, dependent on experience
Location: Fully flexible, with occasional travel to our Salisbury or London office, plus national and international travel as required (up to 10–20% of working time)
Working pattern: 30–37.5 hours per week, with flexible and home working arrangements. Permanent contract.
Hope and Homes for Children is looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven fundraiser to lead high-value global partnerships and help millions of separated children get back to family. We have a compelling proposition; we're looking for someone with a compelling track record in generating trusts and foundations income.
About the role
As our Senior Grants Partnerships Manager, you'll own a portfolio of up to ten large trusts, foundations and institutional funders at six and seven figure level, deepening existing relationships while opening up new ones across North America, the Gulf States, East Asia, Northern Europe and the UK.
Working closely alongside our Programmes and Advocacy colleagues, and sitting within the Programmes team so you're close to the work itself, you'll research and win new donors, shape compelling proposals and steward the relationships that follow. You'll also lead on assigned institutional funding relationships, contribute to our income growth strategy and help position HHC as the partner of choice for those investing in child rights and social care reform globally.
It's a role with real ownership, and your contribution will go straight to what matters most: helping millions of separated children get back to family.
What you'll bring
You'll have a proven track record of securing five, six and seven figure grants from large foundations, trusts and institutional donors. You'll be able to write and develop high-quality proposals and manage complex budgets. Your relationship management skills will be exceptional, and you'll know how to convey HHC's mission compellingly to a wide range of senior audiences.
You'll be collaborative and culturally empathetic, comfortable working across teams, and equally at ease leading face-to-face cultivation as you are driving prospect research and pipeline development. Most importantly, you'll share our conviction that every child belongs in a family, and understand that every partnership you build and every proposal you win brings us closer to consigning orphanages to history.
About Hope and Homes for Children
Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. The last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs: someone to love them. Decades of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development, and that orphanages subject children to high levels of abuse and neglect.
Today, over 5.4 million children are confined to orphanages worldwide, and more than 80% of them are not orphans at all. Children belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love: somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
Additional information
This post requires the post holder to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK, and may be subject to a DBS check.
Closing date: 17:00 on Friday 11th September 2026.
There will be a two-stage interview process: first round interviews on 22nd or 23rd September, a written exercise on 24th or 25th September, and final interviews on 29th September.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to help.
Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and looks to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live, believing this will strengthen its ability to deliver its mission of eliminating orphanages.
You may have experience of the following: Trusts and Foundations Manager, Major Gifts Manager, Institutional Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Trusts Manager, High Value Partnerships Manager, Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser, Foundation Relations Manager, International Development Fundraising Manager
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Head of Research and Engagement
Salary: £34,032 pro rata for 21 hours per week (£56,720 FTE)
Letchworth Garden City/ home working (hybrid)
Part time (21 hours a week)
Permanent
Flexible working considered
Lead research, insight and engagement that helps shape better MS care. If you are an experienced neurology or MS healthcare professional with strong leadership, research and stakeholder skills, this is an opportunity to turn evidence and lived experience into action for people affected by MS.
Join our friendly team
We are looking for someone who can bring people together around evidence, insight and improvement. You will be confident working with health professionals, researchers and external partners, and able to translate findings into clear, practical outputs that support better services and care. You will bring strong communication, project management and analytical skills, with the ability to lead a small portfolio and build trusted relationships across the MS community.
Our charity
The MS Trust is a UK charity which is here to help everyone make sense of MS. We are here for everyone affected by MS, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. We're here today, tomorrow and every day after that.
The role
Head of Research and Engagement: This is a senior and varied role where you will lead and oversee our research grants, MS service mapping, supported research and Helpline. Working closely with the Director of Services, you will set priorities, manage key roles, develop stakeholder relationships and make sure our research and mapping findings are shared clearly, accurately and accessibly. You will help strengthen our engagement with the NHS, professional bodies and partners, ensuring our work is rooted in real experience and has practical impact for people with MS.
What we can offer
· 28 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service to 30 days.
· Company pension with enhanced employer contribution. Salary Sacrifice scheme available.
· Death in Service benefit.
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
· Sick pay.
· Hybrid working.
· Employee assistance Programme
· Fantastic office location with free parking, local to town centre and train station. Good transport links to London and Cambridge.
· Learning and development policy to develop all staff.
· Cycle to work scheme, Volunteering day and Season ticket loans.
To find out more and apply
Please visit our website to download a job pack and application form (CVs will not be considered).
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we appreciate your time completing the form, as this allows us to keep our recruitment process fair and neutral.
Closing date: 1 September 2026 at 9.00am
First Interviews: 17 September 2026
We exist to give everyone living with MS the knowledge and confidence they need to feel more in control of their MS today and every day.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids’ health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead. We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This role is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the Chefs in Schools Transformation Programme across London, the South East and East of England. The Transformation Programme is our flagship year-long initiative, designed to support school kitchen teams and senior leadership teams in serving the best, freshest, and most nutritious food possible. Through this programme, we transform school lunches, upskill kitchen staff, and integrate food education into the heart of the school culture, ensuring that high-quality, scratch-cooked meals become the standard for every pupil.
As a Chef Trainer, you will act as a pivotal, hands-on ambassador for this mission, supporting kitchen teams, school leadership and the wider school community to embed a high quality, sustainable school food culture in schools. You will support development of the programme’s pipeline and join a brilliant, passionate and experienced team of Chef Trainers, with the opportunity to connect, share and learn from one another.
A key component of this role involves being based in schools for a few weeks at a time, working directly on-site to implement the programme and upskill kitchen teams. You will travel to different locations across London, South East and East of England, supporting schools to build high-quality, sustainable food cultures.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
Programme Delivery & Training:
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Inspire, train and cook with chefs, cooks and kitchen teams in the preparation of fresh, nutritious food to meet specified standards, imparting your skills and passion for fresh, quality food and building capability across client schools in line with the Chefs in Schools model.
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Deliver and oversee Transformation Programme delivery in schools within the region, ensuring high quality outcomes aligned to programme objectives and proposals, including check-ins to support proposal and pipeline development.
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Work closely with Head Chefs, Headteachers and School Business Managers to provide fair assessment of culinary ability for existing and new Head Chefs including skills tests.
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Support with recommended kitchen structures at Transformation schools using the Kitchen Brigade system.
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Advise, train and guide Head Chefs, Kitchen Teams and School Business Managers to improve uptake, menu development and School Food Standards compliance.
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Advise on reputable, quality and cost-effective suppliers to support schools to reduce cost per meal per child without sacrificing food quality. Including light-touch auditing and development of procurement suppliers in the region.
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Encourage schools to monitor, control and reduce kitchen, service and food waste.
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Train kitchen staff to follow up-to-date Health and Safety and hygiene policies and procedures, alongside latest EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance.
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Work with the Senior Programme Manager to develop training materials that support the charity’s wider work, ensuring training plans reflect the latest relevant guidance including EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance.
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Support schools to develop a whole-school food culture through food education with pupils, aligned to School Food Standards, and the creation of scratch-cooked, delicious and nutritious school food.
Transformation Programme Development:
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Support programme objectives in partnership and alignment with the Senior Programme Manager.
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Visit potential new school clients to assess kitchens and kitchen teams (check-ins), working with the Senior Programme Manager to support proposal and pipeline development as required.
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Support the onboarding of new schools based on the outcome of check-ins conducted and proposals.
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Support in maintaining, improving and running the programme, and Innovations, School Chef Educator and Membership programme needs as required.
Administration & Measurement:
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Support with monitoring and capturing of programme KPIs of Transformation schools, measuring success against Chefs in Schools benchmarking and keeping the Senior Programme Manager updated on any variances.
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Support with case study development working in partnership with the Comms and Fundraising team.
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Report any complaints or serious incidents to the Senior Programme Manager and follow relevant actions related to Chefs in Schools Escalation and Tracking processes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools.
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You have significant professional experience as a chef (minimum of 5 years), ideally with a background in schools, high-volume catering or institutional cooking.
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You have experience training or mentoring kitchen staff, including building culinary capability and culture change.
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You are confident in assessing culinary skills and advising on kitchen structure, menus and supplier choices.
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You are organised, methodical and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
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You are a strong communicator able to build trusting relationships with different types of stakeholders.
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You have a sound understanding of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Allergen regulations and School Food Standards.
Desirable skills & experience:
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Experience working in a school or educational setting.
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Familiarity with the Kitchen Brigade system or equivalent kitchen management structures.
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Experience working with or for a charity or social enterprise.
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Comfortable with data capture, reporting and keeping accurate records.
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A full UK driving licence.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview and skills test on 27th or 28th August. Candidates may also be invited to attend a second shorter in-person interview on 4th September at our office in Brixton, London.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



Head of Health Information and Support
Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus benefits
London N1
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office on average 2-3 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday
Closing date: 11.59pm, Mon 31 August 2026
First Interviews: 9/10/11 September 2026
Second interviews: 22/23 September 2026
An exciting opportunity for a Head of Health Information and Support has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.
We are seeking an inspiring, strategic and collaborative leader to shape and deliver WCRF’s Health Information and Support strategy across three core audiences: the general public, health professionals and cancer survivors. The team turns WCRF’s scientific evidence on cancer prevention and survival into practical, accessible information, training and support based on our Cancer Prevention Recommendations. The postholder will lead and develop the team, ensuring its work is innovative, evidence-based, high quality and demonstrably effective.
Working across Science, Policy, Fundraising, Communications and Engagement, you will create new ways to share our health information, improve existing resources and services, and build impactful partnerships. You will ensure that public and patient insight shapes our work from cancer prevention to survivorship, strengthen programmes for health professionals and make effective use of digital channels. Responsibilities include contributing to our Medical Education programme, participating in working and steering groups and speaking at national conferences, networking at events, engaging corporate audiences and acting as a spokesperson in broadcast and print media. Ultimately, you will help establish WCRF as the go-to source of information and support on the links between cancer, nutrition and lifestyle.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of implementing strategy, developing business and operational plans, and leading high-performing teams.
You will bring substantial experience in areas such as health information or education, working with healthcare professionals, UK health policy, health science or research, or marketing health information and services. You will be confident in measuring impact, managing budgets and using data to improve performance, with strong knowledge of non-communicable diseases and issues including nutrition, obesity, diet and physical activity. An excellent communicator and relationship-builder, you will be proactive, creative and results-focused, able to operate at senior management level and open to using digital, AI and other emerging tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.





