Project manager jobs

About the role:

Dennis Handfield House is a 39-bed service within the Camden adult pathway, supporting men and women with multiple and complex needs. We’re recruiting Project Workers to join a skilled, multidisciplinary team including Complex Needs Workers, a Specialist Worker, Day Concierge, Night Team, and access to a Work and Learning Worker and Psychotherapist shared across SHP. Together, the team creates a supportive, purposeful environment where people are given the time, consistency and respect needed to move forward.

As a Project Worker, you’ll be a steady and trusted presence for people navigating mental and physical health challenges, substance use and experiences of the criminal justice system. You’ll hold a caseload, build meaningful relationships and deliver strengths-based, psychologically informed support that helps people sustain accommodation, access services and develop the confidence and skills to shape their own next steps. Your work will sit at the heart of the service, turning plans into progress and potential into real change.

This role is for someone who shows up with compassion, grit and belief in people’s potential, even on the hardest days. You’ll be trusted to use your judgement, work creatively and contribute your voice within a team that values learning and collaboration. In return, you’ll gain rich professional experience, clear development opportunities and the chance to be part of work that truly matters, preventing homelessness and supporting lasting change, right at the heart of it.

About you:

• A good understanding of substance use is essential and an awareness of harm minimisation strategies and an understanding of a Strengths and Recovery model is desirable; a good understanding of the Cycle of Change.
• An understanding of the principles of risk and needs assessment, planning, goal setting, and reviewing.
• The sensitivity and flexibility to find ways to work with clients who may have a low level of engagement with the service.
• A level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension to do welfare benefit, rent and petty cash calculations, write letters, and analyse and extrapolate from written information.

About Us:

We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.

In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. 

We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. 

Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. 

We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February at midnight

Interview Date: Monday 2nd March online via Microsoft Teams

Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview. 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.

Project Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home

About MQ Mental Health Research

MQ is a multi-award-winning charity, funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments, and prevent mental illness.

We're at a critical point in our development, following the launch of our new 5-year strategy, MQ aims to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.

We'd love for you to join our friendly, high performing team, based in London. This a hybrid role with 2 days based in our London office and 3 days from home/remote working.

What you'll be doing:

As a Project Manager, you are responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered on time and on budget, to the highest possible standards.

The role will support projects from design and planning through to delivery, dissemination and impact, working closely with senior academics in the UK and internationally, including partners at institutions such as King's College London and the University of Oxford, alongside lived experience experts (patients and carers with experience of mental illnesses).

Some projects involve international collaboration across multiple time zones and engagement with external stakeholders including funders such as Wellcome.

The successful candidate will be empathetic and confident, with the professional judgement required to work effectively with people with lived experience of mental illness, and comfortable operating in complex, innovative research environments that involve a degree of uncertainty, while delivering work to high professional standards and in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support projects from design and set-up through to delivery, dissemination and evaluation
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets
• Demonstrate strong judgement in prioritising work and managing competing deadlines
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including objectives, milestones, risks, dependencies and stakeholder mapping
• Track progress using Excel spreadsheets and shared online documents, ensuring accuracy and version control
• Dissemination, impact and content development
• Assist with the coordination and development of outputs including academic papers, reports, blog posts and other formats such as digital content
• Support and facilitate focus group discussions, workshops and consultations with patients and carers

Who we're looking for:

We'd love to hear from you, if you have:

• A proven track record in programme or project management, demonstrated through at least three years’ relevant work experience or a proven track record of managing complex projects as part of an academic qualification (e.g. Master’s dissertation or PhD thesis)
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively when working to competing deadlines
• A desire to work in an agile way and remain effective when managing complex, innovative research projects that involve uncertainty or evolving scope
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High level of competence using Excel spreadsheets and shared online documents
• Familiarity with GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements
• Project management qualification (e.g. Agile qualifications, PRINCE2) would be highly desirable.

Why Join MQ?

We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through our Zurich benefits scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.

Closing date: 15th February 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As an employer committed to inclusivity, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. You will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Technology and Transformation Project Manager who will help to manage technology focused projects.

The Role: 
•    This role is key to assist with the full project lifecycles from initiation to BAU handover on technology focused projects.
•    You’ll deliver successful projects including delivery, testing, handover and go live/support documentation.
•    You’ll manage project budgets including forecasting and reporting.
•    You’ll manage project reporting timescales and evaluate projects throughout their life cycle and lessons learnt are captured.
•    You’ll work with internal teams to ensure that handover is BAU successful.
•    You’ll contribute to the development of the Woodland Trust Project Management Framework initiative, applying recommendations, expertise and adopt combined ways of working.
•    You’ll ensure best practice approaches are adopted and followed consistently.
•    You’ll contribute and participate in the Digital Programme Board Meeting as and when needed. 
•    This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. 

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
•    Experience managing medium to large technology based projects.
•    Knowledge of how to define and manage risks, issues and interdependencies within and between projects.
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade and negotiate.
•    Experience of managing project budgets, cost benefit analysis and building benefits models and realisation plans.
•    Experience and knowledge of RAID and RACI project governance and Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
•    Knowledge of best practice guidelines and the ability to ensure they are followed.
•    Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Experience of developing frameworks initiatives, applying recommendations and improvements.
•    Experience in the environmental, charity, or fundraising sectors is desirable. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) 
•    Buy and Sell Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Project Operations Manager

• Hours: Part time – 21 hours 
• Location: Hybrid Portsmouth area (officially office based but welcome to work hybrid/remote with regular local community-based meetings and local travel)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Project Operations Manager to build, operationalise and lead key projects, focusing on designing an impactful, scalable volunteer-led befriending/support system and embedding strong referral partnerships. 

Free To Fly is a registered charity supporting mums-to-be to leave abusive relationships and create safe, stable futures for themselves and their children. A Christian-ethos charity Free to Fly are rooted in partnership, community engagement, and deep respect for the dignity of survivors.
 
The Project Operations Manager will demonstrate:

• Proven charity operations and project management experience, with strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in recruiting, leading, and developing volunteers, with the ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative culture.
• Strong communicator and ambassador, confident engaging with media, stakeholders, partners, and referral agencies.
• Safeguarding and trauma-informed expertise, with experience applying safeguarding practices and supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Financially and operationally capable, managing budgets, administrative systems, and setting up new services or processes efficiently.

The Project Operations Manager will be a flexible, practical problem-solver and people-focused leader with charity operations and volunteer engagement experience, confident building systems that deliver impact. You’ll work closely with partners, volunteers and referral agencies to deliver services and grow capacity sustainably.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. 

Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV (with any gaps explained,) and a supporting statement that explains your fit for the role (highlight relevant experience, previous fundraising achievements, and commitment to values). Please specifically outline experience of supporting grass roots/early stage startup nonprofits, if you have this, and how you successfully supported their growth.
 
You will be based in Portsmouth, willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours, with your own vehicle covered by business use insurance. 

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

Please note that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role within the charity is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 13th March 2026

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Your outstanding management of the Woodland Heritage Skills project will ensure that the project meets its objectives and in doing so help the charity in achieving its mission.

You will be a core part of how Woodland Heritage is achieving its mission and it will be an incredibly rewarding and varied experience!

Your work with the charity will be as part of a small, dedicated team of staff and a wider group of passionate trustees. Everyone will want you to succeed and will support you along the way.

Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy. We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow. 

About the role

• The role is full time 37.5 hours per week for a fixed term of two years, with planned evening and weekend working as required. 
• We can offer flexible working and hybrid working. You may wish to work at Whitney Sawmills, Herefordshire, for example for a day per week, though this is not required.
• 25 days plus Bank/Public holidays as paid leave
• Salary £35,000 PA FTE
• Your line manager will be the Chief Executive
• Employer contribution from nest pension

 All other terms and conditions will be as per your contract. More details are available via our staff handbook which can be provided to shortlisted candidates. 

This role is part of a £238,442 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create ‘Woodland Heritage Skills’; two years of educational workshops, digital educational assets and collaboration with its members and partners to deliver the charity’s new Open Woods & Workshops initiative.

A tremendous £13,547 of this grant is matched funding from the outdoor furniture B-Corp Gaze Burvill, a corporate member of Woodland Heritage, alongside fellow personal and corporate members of the charity. 

About you

You will have a committment to the vision and values of Woodland Heritage and a desire to bring about positive change in the relationship between people and woodlands. You will have demonstrable experience of managing projects, delivering educational impact and a willingness to learn and to be flexible.

Visit our website to download the job specification and learn how to apply. We'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced parks, heritage or cultural attraction professional to provide project management expertise on the prioritisation, planning, development, and delivery of a range of capital projects as part of the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park.

You will have a strong understanding of heritage sites, buildings and landscape, particularly in relation to design, construction and conservation, visitor experience, and accessibility.

New projects will likely include the refurbishment of historic venues such as the Concert Platform, Museum and future phases of the Subway restoration alongside exciting new capital developments aimed at enhancing the visitor experience.

Working closely with the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, trustees and the London Borough of Bromley’s Regeneration Team, you will ensure that all capital investment is protected, delivered to a high standard and achieves value for money, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance and maintenance is integrated and managed effectively by the park management team.

Magic Carpet Project Coordinator 

£15,135 Pro Rata (£28,000 FTE)

Part time, permanent (20 hours per week) 

About us 

Exeter Community Initiatives is a dynamic charity working in Exeter and across Devon. Exeter Community Initiatives works to ensure that people are supported at an early stage to reduce the risk of crisis, promote empowerment and allow people to thrive in happy, strong and diverse families and communities. 

About the role  

We are looking for a responsible and experienced Project Coordinator to oversee the delivery of the Magic Carpet Art project. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for the arts, committed to ensuring accessible and inclusive creative workshops for people with disabilities and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of the Magic Carpet project, ensuring our activities are accessible, inclusive, relevant and impactful.

• Managing the workload of the project team, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and within a timely manner.

• Monitoring of project outcomes; ensuring regular review and sharing of data and feedback, and completion of necessary internal and external reporting.

• Monitoring of budget and ensuring spending is as planned.

• Overseeing the communications and promotion of Magic Carpet to maximise attendance and reach, in line with ECI brand guidelines.

• Proactively developing Magic Carpet to meet the emerging needs of service users.

• Inform the Senior Management on the progress and future of the project. 

• Work closely with Magic Carpet Manager to coordinate the delivery of one-off events such as exhibitions, festivals, performances and trips

• Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships to understand and meet individual needs.

• Ensure inclusivity by identifying and reducing barriers, managing due diligence and ensuring best practice.

• Actively support the recruitment, induction and onboarding of volunteers ensuring placement across all activities.

Key Outcomes:  

• The project is promoted, and events and workshops are well attended.

• Project outcomes meet the obligations and expectations of our funders.

• Volunteers are well trained and supported and retention is good.

• Budget is controlled and all financial procedures are followed.

• Business process and service improvements are identified and delivered.

• Activities meet beneficiaries’ needs and are being delivered to a high standard.

• Collaborate with other agencies as needed to meet project aims.

• Peer support activities are being developed and are meeting peoples’ needs.

• Project plans and risk assessments are implemented.

• Project activities are reviewed with beneficiaries and volunteers and demonstrate continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements  

Essential  

• Experience in effectively managing and supporting staff and volunteers.

• Well qualified/experienced in their field to inform the SMT on the direction of the project and regarding risks. 

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with all types of stakeholders.

• Experience of support work, workshop delivery or similar experience with individuals or groups. 

• Able to be non-judgemental and empathetic, treating people as individuals and equals. 

• A demonstrable understanding of factors that contribute to social exclusion. 

• Ability to empower people, support individual growth and promote independence. 

• Experience of organising and delivering events such as workshops/training. 

• Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and maintaining appropriate boundaries. 

• Commitment to Equal Opportunities. 

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on their own initiative. 

• Experience of coaching. Experience of working in or running group activities. 

• Understanding and experience of monitoring and evaluation. 

• Understanding of the creative arts and health and social care sectors

• Adult Safeguarding training and experience in working with adults with learning disabilities. 

Desirable  

• Experience of delivering accessible and inclusive workshops with a creative focus.

Location, Commitments and Terms & Conditions  

• Permanent, part time role (20 hours per week)

• Some evening and weekend work required

• Enhanced DBS required

• Hybrid working locations (home/office blend)

• Able to travel for work (either own transport or public transport)

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service, up to 31 days

• A Pension Scheme is available with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee

• Subject to a six-month probationary period with an initial review after three months

Southall Community Alliance (SCA) is a charity that has been working in Southall for
over 30 years. We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Operations & Capacity
Building Manager to oversee the project work of our charity over the next two years.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, community
engagement and fundraising experience and the confidence to manage and deliver
projects that will extend our work and enhance local networks.
You will report to the SCA Director and be part of the growing SCA staff team.
Title: Operations & Capacity Building Manager
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Duration: Full time, two year fixed term contract, with the possibility of an
extension subject to review.
Location : Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA
Annual leave : 25 days

Job Description
1) Managing delivery of SCA’s funded projects and project related staff
2) Community outreach and engagement with a diverse range of residents and
stakeholders
3) Work with adults and young people to arrange training on community
campaigning, capacity building and equality issues
4) Promoting work on social media or website to share good practice and case
studies
5) Arranging arts and creative activities to engage young people
6) Prepare publicity to promote awareness of activities arranged in partnership
with statutory and community based partners
7) Preparing agendas, minutes and other relevant materials relating to SCA
projects
8) Supporting the recruitment and supervision of volunteers
9) Provide support for preparing monitoring, performance and evaluation reports
relating to project activities
2
10) Identify and apply for funding opportunities to sustain SCA projects and core
work
11) To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA’s operation and work
12) To report to the SCA Board of trustees and advisory boards, as required
13) To undertake other such duties as may be assigned by the SCA Director from
time to time

enior Project Manager – Marketing & Digital (6 month FTC)

£55,000 - £61,000 plus benefits 

Reports to: Director(s) of Marketing & Digital (Job Share) 

Directorate: ​Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement​ 

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract​  or Secondment Opportunity

Hours: ​Full time 35 hours per week​

Location: ​Stratford, London​ ​Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)​ 

Closing date: 18 Febraury 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.  

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

Cancer Research UK, ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Marketing & Digital team as a Senior Project Manager for a 6-month maternity cover. Are you ready to make a difference? 

You will be working with key stakeholders in the Marketing & Digital function to project manage and support in the implementation of changes as a result of our broader transformation across the department. This role is focused on ensuring technology and structural change is implemented in a sustainable and impactful way with our teams so will sit within the Senior Leadership team. You will provide specific project management support to high profile areas of change, and support the Marketing & Digital function, but will be work across wider functions across MFE, PIC and Technology.  

What will I be doing? 

• To project manage an end-to-end approach to business design and delivery of new processes, covering people, technology and data 

• Coordinate business design activity, often working with external parties to incorporate specialist expertise.  

• Identify stakeholders and ensure effective engagement and collaboration throughout the duration of the project 

• Develop clear plans, including clear deliverables, milestones, dependencies, owners, risks, issues, and mitigations while coordinating with relevant stakeholders    

• Manage escalations appropriately to ensure decisions are made by the appropriate representatives based on evidence, considering risks, costs, benefits, and options.   

• Identify and plan resource needs, governance, and structure to support delivery, adapting as the project moves from design to delivery 

• Establish regular and suitable reporting of progress against measurable ambitions, in agreement with leadership and in line with departmental reporting processes.   

What are we looking for? 

• Deep marketing and proposition business process knowledge and experience.   

• Good stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate and influence at all levels, across complex matrix-management structures.  

• Experience facilitating project or portfolio boards and steering groups at a senior management level.  

• Proactive and active member of SLT  

• Experience of business change management and transformation with the ability to shape a ‘good practice approach’ to change   

• Experience facilitating project or portfolio boards and steering groups at a senior management level.   

• Qualification in project management such as APM, Prince 2, Agile and / or experience in project management including experience of working with Agile mindset preferred 

Flexible working options will be considered.  

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. 

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. 

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 

How do I apply? 

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Project Officer - Active Journeys, Schools

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Project Officer - Active Journeys, Schools

England South

£29,235 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 126REC

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: West Sussex

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: Active Journeys

As the Project Officer, you will work directly with schools and local communities across West Sussex, identifying ways to transform streets and public spaces into safer, more welcoming environments for active travel.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and deliver behaviour change projects and activities that promote walking, wheeling, and cycling within schools and local communities.
• Build strong, effective relationships with local leaders, authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor colleagues and volunteers involved in project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys planning and delivering fun activity sessions with children and young people, and helping build projects that help get people active, improving health and wellbeing and the environment!

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Proven experience of managing small clearly defined projects or experience of delivering work packages as part of a project.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of connecting with different audiences and adapting your approach.
• A proactive problem‑solver who effectively manages priorities and workload.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor others while collaborating effectively to build strong, positive working relationships.
• Experience of planning and delivering activity sessions, and a willingness to learn and share new practical skills like bike maintenance.
• Experience of working with children and young people.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 22 February 2026
• Interviews will be held in Chichester during the 4-5th March. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

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Our Values

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together

About the role

This role is an opportunity to support and shape a major programme of research on how to deliver more innovative health care for patients and the public. You will work alongside our subject matter experts to provide effective project support and organisation for this research.

We are looking for a project officer to provide the day to day business and project support to work across a range of projects but including an exciting new multi-year partnership exploring how innovation can be harnessed to support the health and care system towards delivering care closer to where people live.

You will act as the main point of contact for project participants and research contacts, organise events and activities and support the day to day financial management of projects, reforecasting budgets and setting up timelines. You will also undertake research support tasks including administering surveys, producing feedback reports for research participants and extracting and collating relevant information from key documents and websites.

This role requires experience of project management and of organising interviews, events, focus groups or similar activities, together with excellent administrative and financial skills. Experience of working in or with health and social care organisations would be an advantage.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy. 

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. We do not spnsor work permits.

No agencies please.

Recruitment Process

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13 February at noon.  

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive. If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.   

Interviews will be held on 3 March. The role is available to start immediately thereafter.

Purpose of the job

This role creates a positive impact for young people by managing partners through the effective delivery of our youth work programmes, delivering high quality facilitation and training and building excellent relationships across a region to contribute to improvements in our network offer.

Working with Project Mangers across Network Delivery, you will enable the effective delivery of our provision to the youth sector through effective contract management and support for partnerships with Delivery Partners and Grantees. You will deliver high quality training and facilitated sessions, translating curriculum and content into engaging and effective delivery. Working within a specific geographical location you will pro -actively build relationships with organisations and networks and foster connections that will help to unlock youth work for all young people. You will gather insights from across your region to feed into and contribute to the development of our offer to our network.

Key responsibilities

Programme delivery

• Account and contract management of relationships with a portfolio of Delivery Partners and Grantees within your geographical location

• Ensure that Delivery Partners and Grantees understand their programme and grant requirements and are successfully delivering against those

• Support Project Managers in coordinating and administering a range of project activities through the project lifecycle including contracting, onboarding, monitoring progress, event management and delivery and data collection

• Conduct visits to youth organisations engaged in our digital and physical delivery

Facilitation and training

• Deliver engaging and effective facilitation, training and events across both digital and physical platforms.

• Translate curriculum, content and workforce development tools into impactful delivery for youth workers and young people across both digital and physical platforms.

Network Development

• Build knowledge of the provision of support for young people in your geographical location to enable you to act as an effective relationship builder, networker and connector

• Actively engage individuals, organisations and specific networks that can support development of our delivery (e.g., employment networks, regional infrastructure organisations, Violence Reduction Networks)

• Facilitate Delivery and Grantee networks and collaboration spaces as per the requirements of our youth work provision and network offer

• Engage Delivery Partners and Grantees with our network offer and facilitate the embedding of our youth development content and workforce support tools

Experience We're After

• Experience in relationship and contract management

• Experience coordinating activities across several programmes and project simultaneously

• Expertise in facilitation and training particularly in youth development content

• Experience planning, delivering and hosting events

• Experience of operating effectively in a matrix management structure

Why work at UK Youth?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.

 We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23:59 (Midnight)

Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 2nd March 2026

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Build a resident-led network of community support on the Bourne and Tybalds Estates (in Holborn & Covent Garden ward).  The project focuses on estates experiencing high levels of deprivation and inequality, supporting residents to develop skills, confidence and ownership so they can shape, deliver and sustain community-led activities, events and campaigns.  Getting involved now offers the chance to shape the project itself and work with people to create a truly empowering, enriching project making a difference to people’s lives. 

We are seeking someone who:

• Can engage with the community in an open, accessible and inclusive way to understand their needs
• Has experience involving volunteers in ongoing, active participation in their community
• Is confident organising themselves and others

Citizens UK

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Purpose

The Head of People & Culture ensures that Citizens UK has the people, organisational capacity and enabling culture required to deliver its mission of building people power and strengthening civil society. The role plays a central part in securing a workforce that is capable, motivated and aligned with Citizens UK’s values, enabling the organisation to build strong alliances, support local leadership and achieve lasting social change.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, and under the direction of the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, the role strengthens organisational effectiveness by embedding fair, inclusive and well-governed people practices. Through sound employment frameworks, statutory compliance and a culture that supports engagement, performance and wellbeing, the Head of People & Culture safeguards Citizens UK’s resilience, reputation and ability to deliver impact at scale.

Main Responsibilities

Working as the Head of People & Culture for Citizens UK, reporting to the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, your main responsibilities will include:

People & Culture Strategy

Ensure Citizens UK has the people, capability and organisational shape required to deliver its mission and sustain impact over time.

· Analyse organisational strategy, change priorities and external context to identify their implications for people, capability, structure and ways of working.

· Carry out workforce planning to assess current and future capacity and capability, identifying gaps, risks and realistic options to address them.

· Develop, maintain and refresh the People & Culture strategy so it responds directly to organisational needs and provides clear priorities for action.

· Provide expert people and culture advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, informing strategic discussions, trade-offs and decisions.

Talent Management

Develop and implement talent management processes that ensure Citizens UK attracts, retains and sustains the people needed to deliver its work.

· Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding to bring in people who can perform effectively in their roles and are aligned with Citizens UK’s values.

· Develop and maintain retention approaches focused on the key drivers of retention, including meaningful work, effective management, development opportunities, wellbeing, inclusion and fair treatment.

· Identify critical roles and critical talent and put in place practical succession and risk-mitigation plans, including knowledge transfer, handover planning and interim cover where needed.

· Monitor employee experience across the employment lifecycle, using insight from feedback and people data to improve people practices and ways of working.

Performance, Leadership & Capability

Strengthen organisational effectiveness by enabling teams to perform well, grow in capability and contribute consistently to shared goals.

· Maintain and operate performance management processes, including objective setting, regular feedback and reviews, ensuring that staff are clear on expectations and accountable for results.

· Support managers to address performance issues constructively by clarifying expectations, strengthening feedback, building capability and resolving barriers to effective performance.

· Coordinate and deliver learning and development activity that supports managers and staff to build skills, leadership capability and confidence in their roles.

Organisational Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing

Foster a working environment where people feel engaged, supported and able to do their best work together.

· Promote Citizens UK’s values in everyday people practices, supporting managers to translate values into consistent behaviours, decision-making and ways of working.

· Design and operate staff engagement and feedback mechanisms, ensuring staff voice is heard, themes are analysed, and practical actions are taken in response.

· Develop and maintain wellbeing approaches that support psychological safety, healthy workload management, early resolution of concerns and sustainable working practices.

· Support constructive relationships with the Trade Union and enable effective consultation and dialogue on people-related matters. 

EDI & Safeguarding

Ensure Citizens UK is equitable, inclusive and safe for all by embedding fairness, care and accountability into how the organisation operates.

· Develop and implement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion priorities, using clear measures to monitor progress, identify gaps and support accountability across the organisation.

· Embed EDI considerations into recruitment, progression, policy development and everyday people decisions, working closely with relevant colleagues to ensure consistency in practice.

· Act as the People & Culture lead for safeguarding, ensuring responsibilities are clear, processes are understood, and concerns are handled appropriately, sensitively and in line with agreed procedures.

· Support managers and leaders to recognise and address inclusion or safeguarding issues early, escalating concerns where required and ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure Citizens UK has a clear, effective and trusted people governance framework that supports lawful decision-making, fair treatment and organisational confidence.

· Develop, review and maintain People & Culture policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant, values-aligned and understood by managers and staff.

· Provide day-to-day advice and guidance on people-related risk and compliance, identifying emerging issues early and supporting proportionate, lawful responses.

· Manage disciplinary, grievance and other formal employment processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, appropriate documentation and timely resolution.

Systems & HR Operations

Ensure the efficient, reliable and compliant administration of people processes and systems.

· Operate and maintain HR systems, payroll processes and core people administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with organisational and legal requirements.

· Review and improve people processes to reduce duplication, minimise manual work and improve efficiency, making best use of available technology and automation.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date people records and data, ensuring information is accessible, secure and fit for reporting, audit and operational needs.

Functional Leadership & Resource Management

Build and manage CUK’s People & Culture function, ensuring that staff and resources contribute effectively to achievement of CUK’s mission.

· Plan, prioritise and sequence People & Culture work to ensure available capacity is focused on the organisation’s most important people risks and priorities.

· Manage the People & Culture budget, including payroll, monitoring spend and applying value-for-money principles in line with organisational policies.

· Manage People & Culture staff and outsourced service providers utilising an engaging leadership style to support effective delivery of expectations.

Personal Specification

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential

Qualifications

· (E) CIPD qualification (Level 7) or equivalent senior-level professional experience in People / HR leadership

· (D) Degree or equivalent qualification in human resources, organisational development, management or a related field

Experience

· (E) Significant experience in a senior People / HR role, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or values-driven organisation

· (E) Experience of leading and delivering people and culture priorities in complex, mission-led organisations

· (E) Experience of advising Executive and Board-level stakeholders on people, culture, governance and risk matters

· (E) Experience of operating as a senior, hands-on HR generalist, covering strategy, policy, employee relations and operational delivery

· (E) Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and organisational change

· (D) Experience of working with trade unions or staff representative bodies

Key skills and knowledge

· (E) Strong generalist HR expertise across employment law, compliance, safeguarding, performance management and people governance

· (E) Proven ability to design and implement practical people processes that support performance, inclusion and wellbeing

· (E) Strong coaching capability, with the ability to support managers to address performance, capability and behavioural issues constructively

· (E) Ability to manage complex employee relations matters with judgement, fairness and confidence

· (E) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear advice and recommendations to senior leaders and boards

· (D) Knowledge of HR systems, people data and process improvement to support efficient delivery

Personal qualities & values

· (E) Strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and the values and mission of Citizens UK

· (E) Values-led and relational leadership style, combining empathy, integrity and pragmatism

· (E) Resilient and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment

· (E) Comfortable working within an accountable team culture, open to feedback, reflective practice and continuous improvement

· (D) Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel when required to support organisational priorities