Project support officer jobs

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer with proven project management experience to support the delivery of technology-focused initiatives aimed at improving functionality, reducing manual handling, and enhancing data-driven insights across the organisation. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and succinctly and deliver training for a range of audiences, including senior management and Board-level stakeholders.

This role requires strong organisational capability and the ability to drive progress across multiple workstreams, ensuring milestones are met and risks are effectively managed. This role requires an understanding of data management, including a diligent approach to migrating, inputting and reviewing data.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured environment, can confidently engage with senior stakeholders, and is motivated to contribute to technology-enabled improvement initiatives.

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026.

Interviews will likely be held in early April 2026.

Kindly note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy if we reach the requisite number of applications. If you’re interested in the role, we would encourage you to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

Project Officer: Voices for Health Equity 

Job Description and Person Specification 

Job title Project Officer: Voices for Health Equity

Hours 35 hours per week

Salary Between £27,000 - £29,000, depending on skills and experience. 

Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office, as well as regular travel to in-person events across England – please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.

Reports to Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity

National Voices 

Making what matters to people matter in health and care 

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them. 

Our Vision: 

People shaping their health and care. 

Our Mission: 

We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most. 

We do this by: 
 

• Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities. 

• Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support. 

• Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good. 
   

The Role 

National Voices has been commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver their work with the CQC Public Engagement Network. The Public Engagement Network is a group of 200+ charities with reach into communities experiencing health inequalities across England. By engaging with these organisations, the CQC’s aim is to ensure that local health and care services meet the needs and preferences of the communities they serve. 

For both organisations this is much more than just another engagement contract, it is a new partnership designed to make the voices the CQC hears from more than the sum of its parts. In our work with the Public Engagement Network, we are committed to: 

1. Ensuring meaningful participation of people and communities 

2. Championing accessibility and inclusion 

3. Valuing VCSE organisations as equal partners 

4. Ensuring insights collected lead to impact and action 

5. Investing in the long-term capacity and agency of VCSE organisations 

6. Being brave and principled – acting with courage and not shying away from difficult conversations

The Voices for Health Equity Project Officer role is to: 

• Support the delivery of the Public Engagement Network contract, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure high-quality, well-organised and inclusive engagement activity 

• Play a key role in coordinating networks, events and engagement with people within VCSE organisations and people with lived experience.

• Support the capture, organisation and synthesis of insight from people with lived experience to inform learning, improvement and influence 

• Provide strong project coordination, administrative and delivery support to ensure the programme runs smoothly and meets its commitments 

The role is delivery-focused and externally facing, with regular contact with people with lived experience, VCSE organisations and delivery partners. It offers the opportunity to develop skills in engagement, insight, project delivery and partnership working. 

Responsibilities 
 

Project coordination and delivery support 

• Support the day-to-day delivery of the Public Engagement Network programme, working to agreed project plans and timelines 

• Maintain accurate records of activity, contacts, meetings, outputs and finances as required 

• Support reporting requirements by collating data, evidence and narrative updates 

• Support coordination of subcontracted activity, including scheduling meetings, tracking outputs and supporting invoice processing. 

Engagement, networks and events 

• Support the coordination and administration of the network of VCSE organisations.

• Assist with organising and delivering engagement activity, including learning events, sense-making sessions, panels and workshops 

• Act as a first point of contact for participants, responding to queries and ensuring a positive, inclusive experience 

• Support practical arrangements for engagement activity, including accessibility, reimbursements and follow-up communications 

Capturing insight and learning 

• Support the capture of qualitative insight from VCSE organisations and people with lived experience through notes, summaries and write-ups from events, meetings and conversations 

• Assist with organising and coding feedback, helping to identify emerging themes and issues 

• Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings and other outputs under the guidance of the Project Manager 

• Support feedback loops by helping to communicate how insight has been used and what impact it has had 

Governance, quality and good practice 

• Work within agreed project governance, safeguarding, data protection and accessibility frameworks 

• Flag risks, issues or concerns to the Project Manager in a timely way 

• Support quality assurance processes by checking outputs for accuracy, accessibility and consistency 

• Follow organisational processes for project, financial and data management 

Team working and development 

• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to deliver joined-up, high-quality work 

• Contribute to team planning activities and reflective learning 

• Take part in training and development opportunities to build skills in engagement, insight and project delivery 

• Support other National Voices projects where required, in response to capacity or demand 

General 

• Take a proactive approach to including people with lived experience and members in all areas of work 

• Be prepared to take part in full-day events and, with sufficient notice, events outside core working hours 

• Undertake other relevant duties appropriate to the role 

Person Specification

Values, attitudes and behaviours 

• Strong commitment to National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience 

• Commitment to equity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities 

• Organised, reliable and proactive 

• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team 

• Responsive and adaptable in a fast-moving environment 

• Respectful, empathetic and confident communicating with a wide range of people 

Skills and abilities 
 

• Good organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience of supporting and occasionally leading on projects, events or engagement activity 

• Confident in public speaking and in developing relationships with VCSE organisations 

• Ability to listen carefully, capture information accurately and identify emerging themes 

• Ability to work to guidance and processes while exercising judgement about when to escalate issues 

Experience, knowledge and understanding 
 

• Experience of working with people, communities or voluntary sector organisations 

• An understanding of, or strong interest in, health, care and social justice issues 

• An appreciation of the value of lived experience and diverse perspectives 

Our approach to hybrid working 

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager. 

In addition, because this role involves engaging with and recruiting to a large network of VCSE organisations, the post holder will be required to regularly attend in-person events across England. These are likely to take place around once a month and may sometimes require overnight stays.

Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive. 

Application guidance 

Please submit a cover letter along with a CV to apply. 

Applications should be addressed to our Director Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.

The deadline for applications is noon on 20th March 2026. (Please note: National Voices reserves the right to close applications before this date if required.)

The interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from people from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and men, who are both underrepresented in our team. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.

This role will lead the delivery of Radnorshire Wildlife Trust’s new three-year Pentwyn Food, Farming & Nature Project, Cylch Bwyd, an initiative designed to strengthen the local food system while enhancing biodiversity and community resilience across Radnorshire.

The project focuses on two interconnected priorities:

1. Increasing education on food growing, with a strong emphasis on environmental impact, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

2. Supporting, connecting and promoting the local food economy.

Working from Pentwyn, the Project Manager will oversee the creation of a community growing space, enhancement of habitat demonstrating nature-friendly food production, and delivery of an ambitious programme of school visits, workshops, and outreach activities. The role will build strong relationships between farmers, growers, schools, local food businesses and community members, helping to bridge divides and create long-term collaboration.

This position requires a confident leader with experience in community engagement, and partnership working - particularly within a farming context in Wales. The successful candidate will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring measurable ecological gains alongside meaningful educational and social impact. As part of the role, the Project Manager will also take on responsibility for managing other RWT community projects, and be expected to contribute to the long term ambition of the site, and that will include contributing to fundraising and generating ideas for future projects.

Project Possible exists to tackle dependency and build resilient communities around the world.

If you are a passionate Christian leader with a deep commitment to sustainable, holistic international development, this is your opportunity to lead a well-established charity at a pivotal moment. As we navigate both challenge and opportunity, we remain determined to sustaining and strengthening our mission for the future.

Project Possible is entering a crucial phase of strategic implementation. As a small Christian charity, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead us in building organisational longevity. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring the communities we work with are being empowered to create opportunities for generations to come.

As the Chief Executive, you’ll be steering a committed and highly-motivated organisation that develops with dignity at its heart, collaborates with local Christian-led organisations to build small, sustainable projects, and empowers our partners to grow their self-reliance.

Central to your role will be the effective implementation of our strategy, the growth and strengthening of our UK supporter base, and the development of our long-term financial and operational sustainability.

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who can serve as an inspiring ambassador to our UK community and build trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals and churches. You will possess financial acumen and the ability to establish healthy and enduring relationships with cross-cultural partners.

To find out more, please see our CEO Recruitment Pack.

The post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 (in the UK).

All applicants should have the right to work permanently in the UK. Employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

The role is based in High Wycombe and is hybrid, including some UK and international travel. It is a 36.5-hour week with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

The closing date for applications is 26th March 2026. We anticipate inviting some applicants for interview via Teams during the week commencing 13th April 2026, followed by a second interview in person for those who are successful, in the week commencing 27th April 2026.

Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity 

Job Description and Person Specification 

Job title Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity

Hours 35 hours per week

Salary Between £37,000 - £43,750. Placement within the band will depend on skills and experience, with the upper end reflecting significant, directly relevant expertise. 

Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office, as well as regular travel to in-person events across England. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.

Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement 

National Voices 

Making what matters to people matter in health and care 

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them. 

Our Vision: 

People shaping their health and care. 

Our Mission: 

We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most. 

We do this by: 
 

• Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities. 

• Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support. 

• Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good. 
   

The Role 

National Voices has been commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver their work with the CQC Public Engagement Network. The Public Engagement Network is a group of 200+ charities with reach into communities experiencing health inequalities across England. By engaging with these organisations, the CQC’s aim is to ensure that local health and care services meet the needs and preferences of the communities they serve. 

For both organisations this is much more than just another engagement contract, it is a new partnership designed to make the voices the CQC hears from more than the sum of its parts. In our work with the Public Engagement Network, we are committed to: 

1. Ensuring meaningful participation of people and communities 

2. Championing accessibility and inclusion 

3. Valuing VCSE organisations as equal partners 

4. Ensuring insights collected lead to impact and action 

5. Investing in the long-term capacity and agency of VCSE organisations 

6. Being brave and principled – acting with courage and not shying away from difficult conversations

The Voices for Health Equity Project Manager role is to: 

• Lead the delivery of the Public Engagement Network contract from inception through to delivery, learning and evaluation, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.

• Build, manage and sustain the Public Engagement Network, creating a range of opportunities for members to participate, and ensuring relationships are meaningful, inclusive and mutually beneficial. 

• Ensure high-quality insight is captured from the network, analysed and translated into learning, improvement and influence. 

• Provide day-to-day project governance, quality assurance and risk management. 

The role is delivery-focused and externally facing, with significant responsibility for programme management, partner relationships and ensuring National Voices’ values are embedded in how CQC uses the insights generated. 

Responsibilities 
 

Programme and client management 

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Public Engagement Network programme, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations. 

• Manage individual project plans, budgets, risks and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately and ensuring delivery remains on track. 

• Oversee subcontracted work, including agreeing briefs, managing performance, quality assuring outputs and approving invoices. 

• Act as the main point of contact for the commissioners, and lead on regular reporting obligations and on programme evaluation.

 
Building and managing the Public Engagement Network 

• Take lead responsibility for engaging, stewarding, supporting and retaining a network of VCSE organisations with reach into marginalised communities and those experience inequalities. 

• Design and deliver engagement approaches with the network and those they represent that prioritises trust, long-term relationships and mutual benefit. 

• Oversee the delivery of learning events, sense-making sessions and other opportunities that support members to build confidence, skills and influence. 

• Ensure participants are appropriately supported, reimbursed and recognised for their contribution. 

• Ambitiously grow the Network, through participating in outreach events, ongoing communication activities and more. 
   

Co-ordinate and support activities capturing insight, learning and impact 

• Co-ordinate and support colleagues with projects that capture qualitative and quantitative insight from people with lived experience, including insight capture events, focus groups, interviews, advisory groups etc. 

• When needed, support the analysis and synthesis of insight into clear themes, findings and recommendations. 

• Work with colleagues to ensure insight informs National Voices’ wider influencing, improvement and learning activity. 

• Support effective feedback loops, ensuring participants understand how their input has been used and what impact it has had. 

Governance, quality and risk management 

• Provide day-to-day programme governance for assigned projects, operating within agreed frameworks and reporting arrangements 

• Contribute to internal management groups and partnership meetings as required 

• Maintain and review risk registers and quality assurance processes. 

• Ensure safeguarding, data protection, accessibility and ethical considerations are embedded in all activity. 

• Support preparation of regular performance and impact reports for internal and external audiences. 

Partnership and stakeholder management 

• Work closely with partner organisations to deliver programmes collaboratively, modelling National Voices’ values and ways of working 

• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across the CQC, VCSE organisations and delivery partners. 

• Represent National Voices at external meetings, events and learning forums as required. 

 
Line management and internal leadership 

• Line-manage the Voices for Health Equity Project Officer including overseeing day-to-day work, quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.

• Provide matrix management for other National Voices of colleagues including other Manager roles and other officers, as and when work requires.

• Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture 

• Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required. 

General 

• Take a proactive approach to including people with lived experience and members in all areas of work 

• Support the development of funding bids and proposals, including shaping delivery models and costing activity. 

• Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work 

• Support good project, financial and data management 

• Contribute to team planning activities and undertake other relevant duties as appropriate 

• Be prepared to take part in full-day events and, with sufficient notice, events outside core working hours 

Person Specification

Values, attitudes and behaviours 
 

• Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience 

• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities 

• Proactive, flexible and comfortable working in complexity 

• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality 

• Confident in building relationships and constructively challenging where needed 

• Comfortable working collaboratively and taking responsibility for delivery 

• Energised by breadth and variety, able to work effectively across diverse topics and themes while spotting connections and opportunities for impact 

Skills and abilities 
 

• Strong project or programme management skills, with experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder work 

• Demonstrable experience of working with people with lived experience and/or VCSE organisations in a meaningful and inclusive way 

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex insight into clear, accessible outputs 

• Experience of managing partnerships, subcontractors or commissioned work 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and manage risk 

• Experience of quality assurance, reporting and working within governance frameworks 

• Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead, support and motivate others 

Experience, knowledge and understanding 

• Demonstrable experience in leading insight generation projects which have led to real-world impact and improvements. 

• Experience in engaging with people experiencing inequalities in a safe and meaningful way. 

• Experience of managing funder relationships and generating income. 

• Experience of facilitating and presenting at events and workshops. 

• Experience of managing and building coalitions or groups of VCSE or other membership organisations (desirable) 

• A understanding of qualitative and quantitative approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable) 

• Project management qualifications (desirable) 

Our approach to hybrid working 

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager. 

In addition, because this role involves engaging with and recruiting to a large network of VCSE organisations, the post holder will be required to regularly attend in-person events across England. These are likely to take place around once a month and may sometimes require overnight stays. Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for events across England will be paid, however, travel to our London office will be at the expense of the postholder. 

Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive. 

Application guidance 

Please submit a CV and answer the questions in the application form to apply.

Applications should be addressed to our Director Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.

The deadline for applications is noon on 20th March 2026.  

The interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from people from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and men, who are both underrepresented in our team. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.

Job Summary

Groundswell is seeking a motivated and values-driven Project Co-ordinator to manage and deliver our training projects focused on raising awareness of extremism, hate and polarisation. This role is central to ensuring our programmes are well-organised, impactful and responsive to the needs of the beneficiaries.

The successful candidate will coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of training sessions delivered to frontline workers, young people, parents and other stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage in their career who is passionate about social justice, countering hate and strengthening communities, and who is looking to grow within a mission-driven organisation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of Groundswell’s training projects, including scheduling, logistics and communication.

• Liaise with trainers, facilitators and partner organisations to ensure smooth delivery of sessions.

• Maintain project timelines and track progress against agreed milestones.

• Support the development of new training offers in line with organisational priorities.

• Manage participant registration, attendance records and feedback collection.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and databases.

• Respond to enquiries about training programmes in a timely and professional manner.

• Support outreach activities to promote Groundswell’s training offer.

• Gather and analyse participant feedback to support continuous improvement.

Healthwatch Richmond are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of health and social care services and to help people to find the information they need.

Our purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf to ensure that they meet the needs of our community.

You’ll see work through from start to finish; designing and undertaking projects, analysing results, writing reports and promoting the outcomes and impact.

You will undertake projects using surveys, interviews, focus groups and visits to gather the views and experiences of people who use NHS and social care. With this data you will produce evidenced reports with recommendations for how services could or should improve. Our work is challenging and constantly evolving so the ability to pick-up new skills and approaches, adapt ones and find pragmatic solutions is essential.

Our work is dynamic and constantly evolving so the ability to pick-up new skills and approaches, adapt and find pragmatic solutions is essential. As part of a small team you will be involved in many aspects of the organisation.

Induction, support and training will be provided in line with the candidate’s needs.

Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit 
an experienced, part-time Human Rights Outreach Officer to oversee an exciting 
new 2.5 year project we are delivering to build understanding of human rights issues 
and law. 
The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the 
nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties 
include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of 
human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient 
communities. 
The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and 
ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and 
programmes partners. 
This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.

Join The MindKind Projects in a key leadership role at the heart of a trusted, community-led organisation. Over the past 6 years, we’ve grown into one of the region’s most recognised wellbeing organisations, with 5,000+ people engaging in our programmes and a strong track record of reaching communities often excluded from traditional services.

We’re looking for an organised, people-centred Operations and Project Lead who can turn vision into delivery. This is a hands-on role for someone who can build calm structure in a fast-moving environment, support staff and volunteers well, strengthen partnerships, oversee budgets and reporting, and help secure future funding to sustain and grow our work.

You’ll be joining an organisation that blends lived experience with professional expertise, and builds culturally competent, evidence-based work side by side with local communities. If you’re practical, values-led, and motivated by helping good people deliver meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see recruitment pack for full details. 

Black Thrive is looking for a Project Officer to support community-led change as we improve Black LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing across the Black Thrive localities through our programme Black Queer & Thriving.

Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.

We're looking for someone who is confident in supporting the design and delivery of community-led research projects, supporting community engagement activities and providing administrative support to the programme. An understanding of health inequities, systemic racism and the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ communities is essential.

This role will focus on co-production, community engagement and participatory research. It is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful community research while gaining experience in influencing health systems and supporting strategic partnerships. If this sounds like you, we would welcome your application.

Please apply with both your CV and a Cover Letter.

Please ensure that your cover letter demonstrates your alignment with the Person Specification, is no more that 750 words and answers the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work on Black LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing and how does your experience connect to this work?
2. Please describe a project or research activity you have supported or delivered. What was your role, how did you organise your work and what was the outcome?
3. How would you translate insights from a community focus group into recommendations that could influence statutory partners such as local authorities or NHS organisations?
4. This role requires meeting deadlines, safeguarding requirements and data protection standards whilst working empathetically with community members and a Black LGBTQ+ Community Board. Please describe the practical systems or tools you use to manage your workload and responsibilities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Ideally, the successful candidate will start in May 2026, however, we will consider candidates with longer notice periods.

Interviews will take place in two stages:

• Stage One Interviews: 14th April 2026 (Daytime)

• Stage Two Interviews: 20th-21st April 2026 (Evening)

Please ensure you are available on the dates listed above. 

Interviews will take place in-person in Lambeth.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Finance Director

The ideal candidate

We seek a finance leader driven by values, with extensive experience directing finance operations and delivering top-tier financial planning, reporting, and governance. This role requires strong technical accounting abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the talent to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.

You should be a collaborative, inclusive leader who excels at developing team members, managing risks, negotiating effectively, and guiding the organisation through periods of change. Most importantly, you must be committed to Action Together’s mission of social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

The role

The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring Action Together remains financially robust, sustainable, and compliant as a charity and employer. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner closely with the CEO and Board to shape a resilient business model, strengthen financial governance, and provide strategic direction that supports our mission and values.

You will lead and develop a high performing finance function, oversee annual budgeting and long‑term financial planning, and ensure high‑quality financial insight is available to the CEO, SLT and Board. The Finance Director has responsibility for the production of monthly accounts package, annual audit and statutory accounts, risk management, payroll assurance, investment strategy, and organisational compliance with Companies House, the Charity Commission, and all financial governance requirements.

You will play an integral role in supporting strong governance, working closely with the Treasurer and Board to provide clear, timely, and insightful financial performance updates, forecasts, and risk assessments.

You will also work with the Treasurer to shape investment strategy, strengthen financial controls, and uphold governance across all statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements

Equality , Diversity and Inclusion

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed interview to any candidate who meets the essential criteria listed in the person specification and who is also:

• A disabled person and/or
• A member of a community experiencing racial inequality

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

Social Finance is an ambitious non-profit that designs, funds and scales solutions to complex social problems. Our vision is a fairer world where together we unleash the potential of people and communities. We work with governments, funders, communities and the social sector to tackle some of the most persistent challenges facing society in the UK.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together experience from the public, private and charity sectors. We are known for our collaborative and intellectually curious culture and for delivering systems change, improving how entire systems operate so they produce better, lasting outcomes.

One of our most significant initiatives is IPS Grow, which supports the national expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services across England. IPS is an evidence-based approach that helps people experiencing severe mental illness, addiction and other health challenges find and sustain competitive employment with tailored support.

IPS Grow works with commissioners, healthcare providers and delivery partners to expand high-quality IPS services, improve quality and learning across the system, and ensure the data and evidence behind IPS continue to demonstrate its impact. Scaling IPS has been a priority for Social Finance since 2015 and continues to be an integral part of our work today.

With IPS Grow transitioning from a fast‑growing initiative to a mature organisation with expanding reach and influence, we are now looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join the IPS Grow and Social Finance Senior Leadership Team.

The COO will provide strategic leadership across IPS Grow’s operational infrastructure, ensuring the organisation has the systems, processes and capabilities required to deliver impact at scale. You will strengthen financial oversight, resource planning and risk management while helping develop IPS Grow’s data and digital capability. The role will also help shape the organisational structures and culture needed to support sustainable growth.

We are looking for a senior operational leader with experience in finance and the non-profit or publicly funded sectors, ideally with a track record of helping organisations scale. You will bring strong financial literacy, sound strategic judgement and the ability to build effective operational frameworks in complex environments.

You will be a collaborative partner across IPS Grow and the wider Social Finance organisation, building trusted relationships, bringing clarity to operational challenges and fostering a strong “one team” culture across a distributed team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of IPS Grow’s development. If this resonates with you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots.

Applications should include a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:

1. What is motivating you to become our new Chief Operating Officer for IPS Grow? (200 words)
2. Given what you have read about us so far, what do you believe would make an effective Chief Operating Officer for IPS Grow? (200 words)
3. Please describe your experience ensuring an organisation had the right systems, processes or capabilities in place to use data effectively. What was your role and what difference did this make? (250 words)
4. Please tell us about a time when you built strong partnerships across teams or organisations to deliver a shared goal. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? (250 words)

Are you an experienced and committed Project Manager? Have you worked in programme delivery for young people in schools or youth settings? Can you communicate confidently to a wide audience and range of stakeholders?

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager to support delivery of our new programme, Reading Reboot, funded by the Charlotte Aitken Trust, and to support the SLA to grow its reach and impact. Reading Reboot is being developed to address the reading crisis and restore a love of reading for young people in Year 8, in communities facing the greatest disadvantage. This is an opportunity to lead a flagship national programme with the potential to shape future investment in school libraries, in a supportive, mission-driven team culture within a small but influential charity. 

The Reading Reboot programme will establish librarian-led social book clubs in over 100 under-funded secondary school libraries across the UK and reach more than 6,000 young people directly, alongside librarians, senior leaders and wider school communities. Reading Reboot places school librarians at the heart of delivery, combining new book stock, inspiring author engagement, appealing library spaces, and a robust evaluation to evidence impact and inform future national roll-out.   

The Project Manager will lead on development and delivery, working closely with the CEO, a Project Board and external evaluation team to ensure the programme meets its objectives on time, within budget and to a high quality. They will recruit and coordinate schools and librarians, work with partners and funders, and ensure that learning and impact are captured and shared across the sector. Building strong relationships with all stakeholders, the Project Manager will be the main point of contact for the programme and will support the CEO and Project Board with timely updates, papers and participation in meetings. Successful candidates will have extensive and demonstrable experience of project management in schools or youth settings. Experience of training development and delivery will be an advantage.

The salary for this position is £30,000 per year for 37 hours per week on a one year contract, with potential for extension. Find out more about this role and how to apply by downloading the job application pack.

Application deadline: Thursday 26th March, 5pm

Interviews will take place online the week commencing 7th April 2026.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please. Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within one week of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future. Please note we may close recruitment early should the right candidate be identified.

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: 108REC

Part time 30 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid working across Surrey 

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 Surrey, 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.
• Work with schools to develop or improve their School Travel Plans to promote active and sustainable travel.
• 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.

• Experience of planning and delivering activity sessions, and a willingness to learn and share new practical skills like bike maintenance.
• Proven experience of delivering work packages as part of a project or experience of managing small clearly defined projects.
• 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 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.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

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, 15 March 2026
• Interviews will be held online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 23rd 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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