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CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Head of External Affairs (Maternity cover) - January 2027 start
· Maternity cover
· Salary £62,388 per annum
· Full or part time (minimum 4 days a week)
· Flexible working options will be supported.
· Central London Office and Hybrid working (at least 6 days a month office attendance)
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
Help shape the UK's response to an ageing society
The Centre for Ageing Better is looking for an experienced, politically astute and ambitious Head of External Affairs to join us on a maternity cover contract.
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the UK's most influential voices on ageing at a time of significant social, economic and political change. As Head of External Affairs, you will lead our communications, public affairs and campaigning work, helping us secure greater government attention, commitment and action on the opportunities and challenges of our ageing society.
Alongside leading a high-performing team, you will personally drive some of our most strategically important influencing priorities. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead high-profile programmes of work across our action areas of Work, Homes & Communities and Ageism & Inequality, helping to ensure that government, parliamentarians, local leaders and other decision-makers take meaningful action to improve the experience of ageing. These programmes will sit at the heart of our efforts to make ageing a mainstream political priority and secure practical policy change.
This is an ideal role for someone who combines outstanding strategic leadership with a track record of delivering high-impact public affairs, policy and communications programmes that have achieved real-world change.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic leadership, political awareness and hands-on delivery experience.
You will have:
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent centre of excellence on ageing and demographic change. We work with national and local government, industries, businesses and community organisations to improve how people experience ageing. Our work focuses on creating better workplaces, homes and communities, while tackling ageism and addressing inequality in later life.
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and part of the government’s What Works Network. We are fortunate to have monies remaining from our endowment from the NLCF to fully fund us until 2029, and we will be looking for new funding opportunities to sustain activity beyond 2029.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve with a workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply, please follow the link to complete an application form and Equality and Diversity form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for an interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace and the support that generative AI can offer. However, we would encourage you to write your supporting statement and complete your application without the use of AI and if you do use AI, to avoid copy and pasting and to consider the value it will add. We encourage you to showcase your experience and knowledge using your own unique voice.
The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 28th September, with in- person interviews to take place during the week commencing 26th October with an expected W/C 4th January start date.
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Are you passionate about supporting young people, building relationships and making a genuine social impact? We're looking for a dynamic Student Engagement Officer to join EDT and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists and future innovators.
As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll play a vital role in connecting students, schools, teachers, parents and industry partners with life-changing STEM opportunities. From student recruitment and communications to programme support and stakeholder engagement, this is a rewarding role where you'll see the direct impact of your work on young people's futures.
Why Join EDT?
At EDT, our values are more than words. They influence every decision we make and every young person we support.
Join a charity with more than 40 years of experience helping young people reach their potential through STEM education and employability programmes.
What You'll Be Doing
· Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of engaging STEM and employability programmes, ensuring content remains innovative, relevant and impactful for young people.
· Create high-quality learning resources, programme materials and content for face-to-face, virtual and hybrid delivery, collaborating with colleagues, educators and industry partners.
· Deliver inspiring STEM programmes, workshops and events, confidently engaging young people while providing an exceptional participant experience.
· Build strong relationships with schools, employers and stakeholders, using feedback, data and insight to enhance programme quality, reach and impact.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.
Who We're Looking For
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Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.



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Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
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If you have spent years in the creative industries building capital and are looking for somewhere to bring that expertise to bear, this is a route into the NGO world that does not ask you to leave your sector behind.
This role is for someone working anywhere across the creative industries - music, film, art, gaming, sport, literature - who wants to put their skills and connections to work for the planet, and to develop a specialism at the intersection of culture and environmental advocacy.
The legal work is at the centre of what ClientEarth does. The cultural work builds the understanding, the pressure and the relationships that help it land. This role sits in that space.
There is real ownership here: your own projects, your own relationships, your own contributions. The work will regularly take you to events, evenings, industry forums and there is a generous time off in lieu policy to reflect that. Office attendance in our London office is 20% of the month.
Full time preferred but we may consider 4 days a week, with salary adjusted on a pro rata basis.
Important dates to note:
Please also review the "Our Hiring Process" section at the bottom of this advert to learn more about the stages involved for this specific role.
Key Responsibilities
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


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About the role
The Motability Foundation is recruiting two Policy Managers to join its newly established policy team, which sits within the Communications department. These roles will lead discrete policy areas, develop robust policy positions, and support the Motability Foundation in improving transport accessibility for disabled people.
The Motability Foundation is building a future where all disabled people have access to accessible transport options so that they can make the journeys they choose. To achieve our ambitions, the Motability Foundation works closely with a wide range of stakeholders to develop, and then advocate for, policy and legislative solutions which result in tangible, real-world change. These roles are exciting opportunities for applicants who wish to play a crucial role at one of the UK’s foremost charities in doing this.
The successful applicants will work closely with the Government Relations and Public Affairs team, as well as colleagues within the Motability Foundation and at Motability Operations, to advance our policy priorities, support the integrated communications strategy, and help raise the profile of issues affecting disabled people in their everyday lives. You will also engage regularly with policymakers and external organisations.
These roles will suit experienced, proactive and collaborative policy professionals who want to strengthen their advocacy experience and help make transport more accessible and inclusive for disabled people.
What you’ll be doing
As a Policy Manager, you will lead policy work across agreed priority areas. This will include:
Developing robust policy positions, from defining the problem and intended outcomes, to assessing evidence and options, testing discoverability, and making clear recommendations – working closely with colleagues within the Motability Foundation and at Motability Operations, and external stakeholders.
Drafting high-quality policy outputs, including policy briefings, consultation responses, calls for evidence, and external correspondence.
Collaborating closely with Communications teams colleagues to promote policy positions to government, public and professional audiences, including contributing to campaign development.
Tracking political, legislative and policy developments, horizon-scanning for risks and opportunities and adapting policy positions and plans as needed.
Building trusted external relationships with policymakers, industry stakeholders and others who shape or influence policy – namely, disabled people and Disabled People’s Organisations. You must be comfortable with effectively communicating complex policy positions to a wide range of stakeholders.
Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure policy work is aligned and informed by wider insight.
Contributing to the development of the policy function, including its priorities, ways of working, and culture of collaboration, openness, and continuous improvement.
Your experience
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: disability and welfare, transport, tax and fiscal policy, or growth policy. Where candidates do not have direct experience, they should be able to demonstrate strong policy skills and the ability to apply them quickly to complex issues.
Must haves:
Strong experience in policy analysis and developing evidence-led and creative policy positions - ideally on high profile and pivotal policy.
Demonstrable experience of communicating policy to senior officials, Ministers, advisers, Parliamentarians and wider industry stakeholders, both verbally and through high-quality written outputs.
Strong understanding of UK and devolved policy-making and legislative processes, and strong political acumen and awareness of UK and devolved governments’ priorities.
Understanding of, or commitment to developing expertise in, disability, accessibility, and inclusive transport policy.
Ability to work collaboratively within a larger team and a complex matrix organisation, and build effective internal and external relationships.
Nice to haves:
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
Policy experience in the public, charity or not-for-profit sectors and/or in government (particularly HMT, DWP, No 10, BIST or DfT), Parliament, devolved administrations, or local government.
Experience helping to establish, improve or professionalise policy processes in an organisation.
Experience informing organisation-wide campaigns with policy expertise, insights and advice.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
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WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE
Job Description
Job Title
Community Programme Manager
Department
Community: Social Action, Interfaith
Line Manager
Director of Operations & Community
Hours
Full time, 36.5 hours per week (some evening and Sunday working required, in line with the programme calendar)
Salary
£42,000-£45,000, dependent on experience
Background
West London Synagogue, founded in 1840, has a long-standing reputation as a leading and innovative institution within Progressive Judaism. It has played a significant role in shaping modern Jewish life and continues to hold a unique and influential position within the UK Jewish community.
With approximately 3,000 members, WLS is a lively, engaged and diverse community, with a strong commitment to Jewish life, social responsibility and engagement with the wider community.
WLS has an established and valued portfolio of Social Action and Interfaith activity, reflecting our commitment to making a positive contribution both within and beyond our congregation. We are now looking to build on this strong foundation, developing and expanding these areas to increase participation, strengthen partnerships and deepen their impact.
The Role
This newly combined role brings Social Action and Interfaith activity together under one postholder. The Programme Manager will be responsible for developing these areas strategically, growing participation and impact, building relationships and partnerships, and identifying new opportunities for meaningful engagement and community contribution.
The purpose of the role:
• To implement an integrated strategy for the delivery of WLS's Social Action and Interfaith activities, and the associated role of volunteers.
• To facilitate the smooth running and ongoing development of current WLS projects, alongside the introduction and implementation of new projects in these areas.
• To work with other members of staff, clergy and lay leadership to consolidate, and expand WLS's Social Action and Interfaith provision.
• To recruit, train, empower and retain an increasing number of community members as volunteers.
• To assist with funding applications and expense control relating to projects, working closely with the fundraising and finance teams.
Summary of Tasks
1. Social Action Projects
– Maintain and enhance existing social action projects, including the ongoing recruitment of participants and ensuring their financial viability, including cost control.
– Support the ongoing development of the WLS flagship Drop-in Programmes - for families seeking asylum and the Rainbow Drop-in for an LGBTQ population
– Develop a range of self-sustaining, hands-on social action projects for each age group at WLS, especially youth, students and young adults.
– Prepare timely reports, fundraising administration and formal feedback, as needed.
2. Interfaith Projects
– Execute and enhance our newly drafted Interfaith strategy, which focuses on education and awareness, grassroots initiatives, celebratory events and representation in the broader community;
– Attract and retain volunteers on an ad hoc basis for the interfaith initiatives;
– Work collaboratively with the community team and with the trustee responsible for Interfaith.
3. Experimental & Cross-Cutting Projects
– Identify, develop and lead selected new initiatives that align with WLS's strategic priorities and community needs
General Responsibilities
· Develop, maintain and manage an annual programme plan for Social Action and Interfaith activity, ensuring that projects and initiatives are aligned with WLS’s strategic priorities and community needs.
· Establish appropriate measures and processes to assess the reach, participation, outcomes and wider impact of programmes, regularly reviewing performance and using insight, feedback and data to improve existing activity and inform the development of new initiatives.
· Identify opportunities to increase the reach, relevance and impact of Social Action and Interfaith programmes, ensuring that activity continues to respond to the needs and interests of the WLS community and the wider community.
· Develop and manage a strong volunteer programme, including recruitment, induction, training, support, recognition and retention, and create meaningful opportunities for members to contribute their time, skills and experience.
· Manage relevant programme budgets including planning expenditure, monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that activity is delivered within agreed budgets.
· Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, community organisations, faith communities, charities and other external partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration and developing new initiatives where appropriate.
· Collaborate with the engagement team to develop and implement appropriate communications and engagement plans to promote programmes and encourage participation.
· Attend and contribute actively to regular staff meetings, Board and committee meetings, and relevant project and working groups, providing updates on programme development, progress and impact as required.
· Contribute to the wider life of WLS, including festival celebrations and other community activities, as appropriate to the role.
· Support the development and implementation of WLS’s vision, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Social Action and Interfaith activity involving adults, young people and children.
· Maintain awareness of, and ensure compliance with, all relevant regulations and WLS policies relating to safeguarding, particularly when working with children and vulnerable adults.
· Contribute to the development of funding and income-generation opportunities, including grants, sponsorships and partnerships, where relevant to the programme.
Person Specification
Essential
• Proven experience of managing projects and/or volunteers, with a track record of managing a varied workload and conflicting priorities to deadline.
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, social action and/or interfaith work.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare clear reports and communications.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to relate well to a diverse audience across all ages within the community.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the expression of views and values with respect for all.
• A high standard of personal integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and Sundays in line with the programme calendar.
• A good knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, Judaism.
• A good knowledge of Child and Vulnerable Adults safeguarding law and best practice.
• Willingness to obtain, or already holding, a recognised First Aid certificate.
Desirable
• Experience of grant fundraising or completing funding applications.
• A UK driving licence.
• Experience working closely with boards, volunteers and clergy.
Personal Qualities
• A collaborative team player who embraces change and is willing to get hands-on to deliver results.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
• A good sense of humour and a warm, approachable manner.
Please note that this post is subject to:
• Two satisfactory references
• Confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS check
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Role Purpose
The Fundraising Manager will drive fundraising growth for YMCA Lincolnshire, a well-established charity working to improve the lives of children and young people, families, local communities and those at risk of homelessness.
Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you will lead the delivery of YMCA Lincolnshire's Fundraising Strategy and be responsible for achieving agreed income targets across a diverse range of income streams. You will grow income through individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, community fundraising, events and campaigns, while strengthening donor stewardship, supporter journeys and the effective use of our Beacon CRM.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will translate service delivery outcomes into compelling cases for support and build meaningful relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community groups. You will ensure all fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and aligned with YMCA Lincolnshire's mission, values and strategic objectives.
The closing date is Friday 25th September 2026 at 5pm.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are submitted, so this position may close early should the right candidate be found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in playing your part in making a difference to our world? Come and join our team as a Philanthropy Manager - we are hiring here at ClientEarth!
This role offers the chance to join a high‑performing, deeply collaborative Philanthropy Team within ClientEarth’s Development Department, working closely with major donors, trusts, and foundations across multiple countries.
Important dates to note:
Please also review the "Our Hiring Process" section at the bottom of this advert to learn more about the stages involved for this specific role.
Key Responsibilities
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


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The Somerset Coastal Place Partnership is a long-term, community-led investment focused on improving health, wellbeing and reducing inequalities across Somerset’s coastal communities, from Porlock to Burnham-on-Sea, including Bridgwater.
Led by Somerset Activity & Sport Partnership (SASP) and funded through Sport England’s Place Expansion programme, the partnership brings together organisations from health, local government, education, the voluntary sector and local communities to create the conditions that enable people to lead more active, healthier lives.
Spark Somerset is supporting this initiative by working with Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) – groups with shared values that are deeply embedded and trusted within their communities – ensuring that place-based activity is deeply rooted in lived experience, and responsive to the priorities of each coastal community.
We are looking for a Locally Trusted Organisations Manager to operationally manage the work with LTOs across the Partnership, and act as the connector between community voice, local action and system partners. The Manager will ensure that system change is real, relational, and sustainable beyond programme funding.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of working in place-based, community-led or systems-change programmes, as well as building and maintaining trusted relationships with diverse communities. They will be passionate about the role of physical activity and movement in improving health and wellbeing, and be able to bridge community experience and system-level thinking.
In return, we offer flexible and remote working options, a free Employee Assistance Programme, and up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave per year.
For more information about this role, including how you can apply, please visit our website.
We support and champion Somerset’s charities and voluntary organisations to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities.



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We are looking for a compassionate, confident and experienced Liaison and Diversion Team Lead to provide day-to-day leadership for our Liaison and Diversion outreach team in Surrey.
Working in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services for vulnerable people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining operational leadership, staff supervision, partnership working and a reduced caseload of complex and high-risk clients.
You will lead and support a team of practitioners, help manage service performance and quality, and work closely with health, social care, criminal justice and voluntary sector partners to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and other complex needs.
We are looking for someone who can bring strong leadership skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred practice. In return, you will be part of an organisation that values Kindness, Integrity and Commitment, and is committed to improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities for people across Surrey.
Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Guildford
Salary: £32,680
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: type: Permanent
Key responsibilities:
Leadership and Operational Management
Clinical and Case Management
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Service Development and Quality Improvement
Performance and Governance
About the organisation
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you
Essential:
Desirable:
Benefits
Safeguarding & Checks
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Keeping Young People Safe:
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love bringing programmes to life, bringing people together, building relationships, and making things happen? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the Young Enterprise team as a Senior Programme Manager.
Who We Are:
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work-and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
About the Role:
As Senior Programme Manager, you will lead a team responsible for delivering a portfolio of national education programmes that support thousands of educators and young people across the UK. Combining leadership, operational oversight and practical support, you'll help ensure programmes deliver high-quality experiences and meaningful impact.
This role is focused on providing leadership, oversight and guidance to an established team of Programme Managers, rather than personally leading the day-to-day delivery of every programme. However, you'll also be comfortable stepping in with practical operational support when required, helping the team navigate challenges, manage risk, maintain momentum and ensure successful delivery.
Working closely with colleagues across Young Enterprise, you'll use insight and evidence to drive improvement, support the ongoing development of our programmes, and help ensure they continue to deliver strong outcomes for young people. This is an opportunity to develop talented people, lead at scale, solve complex challenges and make a tangible difference to the lives of young people across the country.
You’d love this role if you:
Key Responsibilities:
A few practical things:
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a separate document answering these three questions (max 250 words each). When applying, please let us know whether you are applying for the role on a full-time or part-time basis.Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 28 September 2026.
1. Leadership
Tell us about a time when you led a team to deliver a complex programme, project or portfolio. How did you support and challenge the team while ensuring successful delivery?
2. Performance, Improvement and Impact
Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity to improve the performance, effectiveness or impact of a programme, service or initiative. What evidence or insight informed your thinking, what actions did you take, how did you engage others in the process, and what was the outcome?
3. Navigating Challenge
Tell us about a challenge you faced within a team you were leading. What was the situation, how did you approach it, and what was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience?
Please note that applications without answers to the questions will not be considered.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective.
First Interviews will take place at our Central London Office on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
If you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or any other need that requires adjustments, please let us know. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process - whether that’s providing application materials in a different format, arranging wheelchair access, offering extra time for assessments, or any other support you may need.
You can contact us directly to request a reasonable adjustment. Contact details are available when you apply for role. All requests will be treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.
At Young Enterprise we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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You will have autonomy and will need to help guide the team, shape priorities, and will be working closely with Foundation colleagues delivery partners, funders and communities, the postholder will lead on the collection, analysis and communication of evidence to demonstrate impact, improve delivery and inform future investment decisions. This role will work closely with the Impact Manager and Sport for Development Officer.
The role will support a range of programmes including:
Sport and Life Skills
Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing
Youth Crime Prevention
Community Development and Strengthening Communities
Other Foundation-funded programmes and initiatives
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that learning and evidence are translated into action, helping Active Essex Foundation maximise its impact and continuously improve its programmes. You will be a self starter with strong motivation to drive the work.
Active Essex Foundation is a successful and growing charity dedicated to creating the conditions for young people and communities across Essex to thrive. Our work focuses on three core areas: improving young people’s mental health, reducing vulnerabilities to youth crime and exploitation, and strengthening communities through trusted relationships and positive engagement. We collaborate with a network of over 100 community organisations and local partners to design and deliver programmes that use physical activity, mentoring and community support as tools to build resilience, improve wellbeing and reduce inequalities. Everything we do is shaped by the real experiences of the people we serve, ensuring our interventions are meaningful, accessible and rooted in what communities tell us they need.
The AEF Impact Leadwill operate within a matrix management structure.Professional line management, technical supervision and quality assurance will be provided by the Impact Manager and Intelligence Manager within the Insight & Evaluation Team.
Operational direction and programme priorities will be provided by the AEF Operations & Development Manager and the 3 AEF Project Managers ensuring the role is fully embedded within Foundation activity. The post holder will require relationship building and negotiation skills to work with AEF team to scope the priorities and the work required whilst maintaining consistent research and evaluation standards across Active Essex.
On a mission to highlight the transformative power of physical activity and sport!
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The Sports Development Officer role develops, leads and coordinates sports activity programmes that increase participation and use sport to improve health, reduce crime and build social inclusion - working to the Selby Trust’s ‘Selby Active Sports Strategy’.
In this role you will:
Grow and diversify Selby Active's sports portfolio while sustaining existing relationships (i.e. charities, the NHS, local authorities (Haringey Council and Enfield Council), funders (Including Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, England and Wales Cricket Board and Middlesex in the Community), schools and colleges and sport national governing bodies (NGBs).
Build and maintain partnerships with strategic and local stakeholders
Focus delivery on under-represented groups — young people, women, older and disabled people, and ethnically diverse communities
Address issues of health, crime, and social inclusion
The role requires flexible work, including some evenings and weekends, to achieve the best possible outcome within available resources.
Principal accountabilities
Recruit, supervise, train and manage Selby Active coaches, staff, volunteers and instructors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Lead project coordination, planning, ongoing development and budget management, setting high-quality standards; work with the Partnerships and Funding Manager on sports bids.
Identify sport, recreation and health initiatives, overseeing strategic planning and implementation.
Coordinate, deliver and promote activities, classes and events - particularly for under-represented groups - working with internal colleagues and Haringey and Enfield Councils to develop a varied programme for the new Selby Centre.
Engage informal and registered sports groups, especially those in our community, ensuring they are aware of the activities available to them.
Represent Selby Trust and build effective relationships with sports users, volunteers, local sports groups, local authorities and awarding/professional bodies, including at local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences.
Lead engagement with sports partners and proactively reach out to local clubs, delivering against KPIs and drawing on their collective expertise.
Support capacity-building for small sports organisations, including identifying organisations for Selby's GLA-supported business support programme.
Organising workshops, accredited courses and mentoring programmes.
Monitor and evaluate our on-site activities and services, interpreting data to produce high-quality reports and presentations for funders and stakeholders (including the Board of Trustees and local authorities).
Identify, apply for and provide information on sports grants and sponsorship, working with the Partnerships and Funding Manager.
Co-lead the capture of stories, case studies and content for Selby Trust's digital channels.
Work with Pre- and Post-16 initiatives to encourage sports participation and parental involvement.
Check venues and manage facilities.
Develop a community membership scheme.
Work within relevant guidelines, including equal opportunities, health and safety, and safeguarding and child protection.
Requirements and skills: Essential
Passion for sport
A relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in sports development, coaching or community engagement
Experience in community sports groups/club engagement and organising effective outreach & events
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and in producing reports and delivering presentations
Strong and effective written/verbal communication skills
Proven ability to engage and communicate with people from a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds – including older and disabled people –and openness listening to and reflecting diverse views
Stakeholder management and network building
Good organisational skills – able to prioritise workload, manage time and meet deadlines, working both on own initiative and as part of a team
Good level of working knowledge in Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Requirements and skills: Desirable
Understanding of social justice issues, particularly in relation to community empowerment
Familiarity using HR systems, I.e. Bright HR
Knowledge of local community and statutory and non-governmental organisations locally
Knowledge of working with a CRM system and/or Project management system such as Salesforce
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a growing philanthropic organisation to recruit a Collective Fund Manager.
Salary: From £50,000 per annum
Location: Marylebone, London – hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days WFH)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity professional to lead and develop a growing Collective Fund service, combining client relationship management, operations, compliance, new business and team leadership.
You will:
You will ideally have:
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Prescribing Team Lead to oversee the delivery and ongoing development of Bexley's Social Prescribing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting residents to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through access to community-based support.
As Team Lead, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Community Wellbeing Coordinators, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for residents. You will work closely with GP practices, NHS partners, commissioners, local authority teams and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen partnerships, identify emerging community needs and support service improvement across the borough.
This role combines leadership, partnership working, quality assurance and performance management responsibilities with a small resident-facing caseload.
We are looking for someone with:
Experience of leading, supervising or supporting staff or volunteers.
Strong relationship-building skills and experience working across organisations and sectors.
Experience using data, performance information and reporting to improve services.
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for adults, children and young people.
An understanding of social prescribing and person-centred approaches.
A passion for reducing health inequalities and supporting stronger communities.
If you are a motivated leader who wants to make a real difference to residents and communities across Bexley, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work for Us
• Hybrid working
• Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.