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The National Biodiversity Network Trust is the UK charity dedicated to making biodiversity data accessible and useful. We co-ordinate the National Biodiversity Network, develop the NBN Atlas, support iNaturalistUK and are developing the NBN Record Manager. Our work connects biological recording, digital infrastructure and better decisions for nature across the UK. 

Our vision is Nature thriving everywhere, in all its diversity.
Our mission is Making data work for nature.

We are looking for an experienced leader to undertake a newly-created Head of Data & Digital role reporting to the Chief Executive Officer on a full-time fixed-term contract of 24 months.
 

Purpose of Job
 

• Lead the NBN Trust’s data and digital function, providing strategic and functional leadership across the NBN Atlas, related digital products and services, and the Trust’s wider data and digital portfolio.

• Line manages the Trust’s data and technical team managers, ensuring clear priorities, strong performance, proportionate governance, and effective delivery across business as usual, funded projects, and strategic development.

• Ensure the Trust’s data and digital work is led in a way that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive of a diverse range of staff, partners, and users.

• Deliver the Trust’s 2-year National Lottery Heritage Fund’s organisational sustainability project, “Building a Sustainable Future for the UK’s Biodiversity Data Heritage”, including the development and testing of value-added data and digital services, hosted products, and support offers that strengthen financial resilience without compromising the Trust’s public good role.

• Support the strategic direction, stewardship, and future sustainability of the NBN Atlas, related digital products and services, and the Trust’s wider technical delivery, ensuring that risks, opportunities, and investment choices are well managed.

•  Play an active role in the NBN Trust’s Executive Team, contributing to organisational planning, funding development, cross Trust collaboration, and external engagement where this supports delivery and the Trust’s wider strategic objectives.

• The role provides strategic and functional leadership across the Trust’s data and digital work, working closely with the Principal Software Engineer as the Trust’s senior software engineering lead. 

Main Responsibilities
 

Strategic Leadership and Function Management
 

·   Lead the Trust’s data and digital function, aligning work with organisational priorities, the NBN Atlas strategy, and the wider Operating Plan.

·   Provide strategic advice to the CEO and senior colleagues on delivery priorities, service development, digital risk, technical resilience, and future investment needs.

·   Translate complex technical, delivery, and service development issues into clear options, trade-offs, and recommendations for the CEO, Executive Team, Board, and relevant committees.

·   Lead, line manage, and develop the Trust’s data and technical managers, and relevant technical project staff, ensuring clear objectives, strong management practice, accountability, wellbeing support, and effective performance management.

·   Build leadership capacity within the function, supporting managers to develop their teams, handle performance issues well, and contribute positively to the Trust’s culture and ways of working.

·   Assess capacity, sequencing, and resource pressures across the data and digital portfolio, working with team managers to identify priorities, trade-offs, and resourcing needs and advise the CEO accordingly.

·   Work across the Trust to improve prioritisation, sequencing, decision making, and resource allocation across data and digital activity.

·      Champion inclusive leadership and equality, diversity and inclusion in team management, service design, recruitment, and ways of working, helping ensure the Trust’s data and digital function is accessible, supportive, and well-led.

Data Infrastructure, Services, and Innovation
 

·    Provide strategic leadership for the stewardship, prioritisation, development, and continuous improvement of the NBN Atlas and related data and digital products and services, working with the relevant data, technical, and programme leads.

·    Ensure data and digital activity support the long-term accessibility, usability, quality, and public value of biodiversity records and related digital services.

·    Lead diagnostic work, market testing, and service development to identify viable value-added data and digital offers, working with relevant data, technical, programme, and commercial colleagues to shape propositions.

·    Oversee the selection, development, and testing of pilot services, hosted products, training, or support offers, working with the relevant delivery leads and refining propositions in light of evidence, demand, legal advice, licensing constraints, and delivery capacity.

Governance, Risk and Project Delivery
 

·    Lead delivery of the organisational resilience project within agreed scope, time, and budget, with support from colleagues and external consultants as required.

·    Ensure major data and digital programmes have proportionate project governance, reporting, stakeholder, and advisory arrangements in place, working with relevant programme and project leads and identifying additional project support where required.

·     Commission and manage consultants and contractors, ensuring briefs are clear, outputs are practical, and learning is embedded in delivery, working with relevant technical or data leads where specialist assessment or oversight is required.

·     Act as the senior staff lead for the Data and Technology Committee, working in partnership with its Trustee Chair and relevant data and technical leads to support effective oversight of the Trust’s data and digital infrastructure, strategic development, risk, and associated governance.

·     Oversee function-level risks relating to data and digital resilience, data governance, licensing, delivery capacity, and service sustainability, working with the relevant technical and data leads to ensure specialist risks are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately.

·     Balance governance, assurance, and innovation so that data and digital systems support delivery, resilience, and public value without creating unnecessary burden.

·      Work with finance and programme colleagues to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting, monitoring, and evidence of impact.

Partnerships, Income Development and External Engagement
 

·   Build and manage relationships with key partners, data providers, heritage and conservation organisations, public bodies, consultancies, funders, and prospective service users.

·   Help shape and test future income opportunities, including service offers, hosted portals, training, funded programmes, and strategic partnerships.

·    Develop and support fundable and deliverable future propositions arising from the work, ensuring the Trust is better positioned for long term resilience.

·    Act as the Trust’s UK Node Manager for GBIF, leading relationships, coordination, and representation linked to the UK Node function, and ensuring this role supports the Trust’s wider strategic, technical, and partnership objectives.

·    Represent the Trust externally on biodiversity data infrastructure, digital leadership, service development, standards, and innovation, working alongside relevant technical and data leads where specialist expertise is required

Trust Wide Contribution
 

·    Play an active role in the Executive Team, contributing to organisational planning, business improvement, and wider strategic discussions.

·    Keep the wider NBN Trust team up to date with, and involved in, relevant data and digital activity as appropriate.

·    Contribute to Trust wide initiatives, events, business planning, and other activities as needed.

·    Share ideas, lessons learned, and opportunities openly to improve organisational performance.

General Responsibilities  
 

• Attend any required learning and development opportunities. 
• Collaborate effectively with other departments.  
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive working environment. 
• Ensure commitment to continuous professional development. 
• Follow organisational policies including Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, IT, Finance, and EDI.  

The ability to travel occasionally is required, including international travel. Candidates must also be based in and have the right to work in the UK, and be able to work effectively from home. 

These are the criteria we will be looking for in your application. If you don't meet all of them in full, but can offer something else that would help you excel in the role, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Essential Experience and Qualities
 

·   Strong leadership experience in data, digital, technical, product, or programme roles, ideally with responsibility for teams, delivery, and strategic planning.

·   Ability to operate at both strategic and practical levels, moving between organisational leadership, service design, risk management, and delivery oversight.
·   Experience of commissioning and managing consultants, contractors, or specialist external support to deliver clear and practical outputs.
·   Experience of developing partnerships, shaping propositions, or securing income through funded programmes, service offers, or strategic collaboration.
·   Good judgement, with the ability to assess trade-offs, challenge assumptions, and make proportionate decisions in a resource-constrained environment.
·   Strong communication and relationship management skills, including confidence with senior stakeholders, funders, partners, and technical specialists.

·   Knowledge of biodiversity data infrastructure, environmental data, heritage data, or closely related fields would be beneficial, but is not essential if the candidate can learn quickly and lead credibly.

·   Experience of working with Boards, committees, or governance groups, including presenting complex issues clearly and supporting effective decision-making.

 

Programme Trainer – Greater Manchester

Money Ready is dedicated to creating a financially fluent population, and our trainers are the ones who bring that to life in the room. We’re looking for a confident and engaging Programme Trainer to join our North team, delivering financial education to young people, adults and professionals across Greater Manchester and the wider North Hub.

You’ll work predominantly with young adults and adults, including care-leavers, young mums and refugees, with the chance to deliver to children too. You’ll represent Money Ready’s programme quality in a wide range of settings, adapting your delivery to meet the needs of the people in front of you and helping learners work towards accreditation.

Our trainers come from all sorts of backgrounds, including former teachers and youth workers, and you don’t need to be a financial education expert on day one. We’ll train you on everything you need to know. What matters most is a genuine commitment to the welfare of the people you’re working with, and the confidence to adapt on your feet.

What the role involves:

Delivering Money Ready’s programmes across a variety of settings, supporting learners towards accreditation and adapting your style to diverse groups. Building relationships with delivery partners across your patch and spotting new opportunities to grow our work, with an initial focus on courses for vulnerable young adults. Contributing to programme development, sharing insight from delivery to help shape our content as we move towards a co-creation approach. Acting as an ambassador for Money Ready with funders, local authorities and the wider education community. Working closely with colleagues across the country and investing in your own development through our internal training offer.

Key details:

• Hybrid working, ideally based in or able to travel regularly to the Greater Manchester area, with some delivery across the wider North Hub and a particular focus on the North East
• Part time, 22.5 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract, 18 months, with a possibility of extension subject to funding
• Salary of £30,250 FTE per annum
• All delivery-related travel is covered
• Proficiency with Microsoft products; experience with a CRM system (we use Salesforce) is helpful, or a willingness to learn
• Achieved, or willing to work towards, a Level 3 AET or equivalent
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a criminal record check (PVG)

Key dates:

• Online Q&A with Hayley Coyne: Monday 28 September, 3.30pm. Register here
• Application deadline: midnight on Thursday 8 October 2026
• Round 1 interviews: week commencing 19 October (online)
• Round 2 interviews: 3 and 4 November (in person, Manchester, venue TBC)

This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and expanding the organisation’s events portfolio, driving sustainable growth across existing income streams while identifying and developing new revenue-generating opportunities.

The postholder will contribute strategically to the delivery of an agreed income growth plan, taking the lead on the development and management of high-quality mass participation events designed to increase fundraising income and strengthen participant engagement.

Following the team’s continued success and recent growth, we are looking for an experienced and creative events professional who can bring fresh thinking and innovative event ideas to further diversify and strengthen our portfolio.

Lead transformation that changes lives. 

Are you a strategic thinker who can bring people together to turn complex challenges into practical change? 

Do you have the experience and influence to turn ambitious ideas into practical, sustainable transformation?  

If so, this could be the opportunity for you. 

At Together Trust, everything we do is about creating opportunities for the people we support to thrive. As we deliver our ambitiousfive-year strategy, we are looking for a talented Service Transformation & Innovation Lead to help turn our vision into reality. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys strategic thinking, collaborative change and working across an organisation to connect services, people and ideas in ways that make a real difference. 

You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the Together Trust to translate strategy into action, align priorities and support transformation, innovation and partnership work. 

Salary: £49,943 | Full Time | Permanent  

Hybrid Working – Cheadle / home-based with travel across the Northwest (predominantly Manchester and Stockport area) 

Interview Date: 23rd October 2026

About the role 

As our Service Transformation & Innovation Lead, reporting directly to the Service Director, you will act as a key connector across services, strategic programmes and organisational priorities helping teams build momentum and embed meaningful, lasting change. 

What you will be doing 

• Shaping and leading improvement activity that helps deliver Together Trust’s five-year strategy and strengthens the way services work for the people we support 
• Turning strategic ambitions into practical delivery plans that help colleagues move forward with clarity, confidence and shared purpose. 
• Identifying opportunities to align projects, initiatives and change activity across services 
• Supporting senior leaders to manage priorities, dependencies and organisational capacity 
• Championing innovation, continuous improvement and the sharing of best practice 
• Moving new ideas, sustainability priorities and emerging partnerships from early thinking into practical change that services can adopt and sustain 
• Facilitating cross-service collaboration to strengthen outcomes and reduce duplication 
• Providing insightful reporting, governance support and delivery assurance. 
• Working in line with Trust safeguarding policy and practice

 About you 

You are someone who builds positive working relationships and enjoys bringing people together to solve complex challenges. You balance strategic ambition with operational realities and turn ideas into practical, sustainable solutions. 

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can show experience, understanding or transferable skills in the following areas: 

• Strategic delivery, transformation or service improvement across multiple teams or services 
• Stakeholder engagement, influencing and building alignment without direct authority 
• Turning organisational priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes 
• Identifying connections, dependencies, risks and opportunities across complex programmes of work 
• Facilitation and collaboration that help teams achieve shared objectives 
• Using evidence and data to support planning, decision-making and evaluation 
• Planning, organisation and communication 
• Relevant professional experience, learning or qualifications that support you to succeed in the role (including degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience)  

It would be great if you also have: 

• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM or AgilePM 
• Change Management qualifications such as Prosci or APMG 
• Experience within social care, education, health, charity or other regulated service environments 
• Knowledge of programme management, portfolio delivery and benefits realisation approaches 
• Experience supporting innovation, sustainability or partnership development  

Why join Together Trust? 

At Together Trust, you’ll be part of a charity with a clear purpose: helping people feel supported, included and able to thrive. 

Benefits  

• Annual Leave – 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years. 
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit – up to 7% employer pension contributions and up to 6× basic salary. 
• Occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. 
• Reward and Discount platform plus eligibility for Blue Light Card. 
• Real Living Wage employer. 
• Refer a Friend scheme. 
• Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships. 
• Long service awards with cash gifts and extra holiday. 
• Promotion of Wellbeing, including Mental Health First Aiders and free weekly yoga (in person/online). 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Inclusive networks: Disability & Neurodiversity, Race Equality, Proud Together (LGBTQ+), Together for Men, Women Together. 

You'll have the opportunity to: 

• Shape the future direction of services across the Together Trust 
• Lead meaningful transformation that positively impacts people's lives 
• Work alongside compassionate, courageous, and collaborative colleagues 
• Influence strategic decision-making at a senior level 
• Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, learning and continuous improvement 
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment 

Our commitment to inclusion 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. 

We positively encourage applications from people with lived experience.  If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey we will work with you to understand what support would help. 

Enhanced DBS check required (undertaken by Together Trust). 

Ready to make an Impact? 

If you are passionate about driving innovation, building partnerships and delivering meaningful change that improves outcomes for people and communities, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today and help shape the future of Together Trust services 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Could you be the next Chief Officer of Just Drop-In?

We're looking for an inspiring, values-driven leader to guide our much-loved charity in Macclesfield into its next chapter.

For 25 years, Just Drop-In has been a lifeline for young people 11–24yrs old across the north of Cheshire East. Every year, we support more than 1,000 children and young people through our Counselling, Mentoring, Wellbeing, and Parent Support Services — and the need has never been greater.

We're looking for someone who brings:

✅ Strong leadership experience

✅ Business awareness

✅ Safeguarding knowledge and experience

✅ Experience of working with children and young people and a genuine passion for helping them thrive

This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation with deep roots in its community and a team that truly believes in its mission.

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we'd love to hear from you.

Please see further information and how to apply by downloading the attached document or clicking redirect to recruiter. 

#Hiring #ChiefOfficer #Charity #YouthWork #Macclesfield #NonProfit #Leadership #JobOpportunity

Night Coordinator (MOUP)
Salford, Manchester
£30,402.92 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (42 hours per week)

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Interview date: 5th October 2026

Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

MOUP Night Working Hours: 36/48 hours per week, with services operating overnight, Monday to Sunday, worked on a shift rota of 3 nights on, 3 nights off. Shifts are 8:00pm to 8:00am (Night Shift), Please note that this position is lone working.

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us provide a safe, secure and supportive environment for clients living within our supported housing services in Greater Manchester. Working throughout the night, you will play an important role in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of residents, maintaining the security of the building, responding appropriately to incidents and supporting the smooth running of the service.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Maintaining the safety and security of clients and the building throughout the night.
• Carrying out regular welfare and building checks, ensuring any concerns are responded to promptly and appropriately.
• Understanding and following risk assessments, support plans and personal safety procedures.
• Recording information accurately, maintaining clear and up-to-date records and providing comprehensive handovers to colleagues.
• Monitoring access to the building and responding appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies.
• Completing health and safety checks and reporting repairs or maintenance issues through the appropriate channels.
• Providing administrative support to the service and undertaking light cleaning duties.
• Working as part of a wider supported housing team to ensure high standards of service delivery and client support.

We need people who have

• Experience of working with young people and/or vulnerable adults with complex support needs.
• Experience of working within supported housing, social care or a customer-focused environment.
• Strong communication, record-keeping, interpersonal and IT skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries.
• The ability to remain calm, use sound judgement and respond appropriately in challenging situations.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and undertaking administrative tasks.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of issues affecting vulnerable adults, including mental health, behaviour management and support needs.
• The ability to develop positive working relationships with clients, colleagues and partner agencies.

Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.

We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#NightCoordinator #SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Self-Management Coach – In Reach (MOUP)
Salford, Manchester
£25,335.77 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Interview date: 5th October 2026

Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

MOUP Hours: 35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday worked on a shift rota including 2 on 2 off weekends and shifts across the week. Shifts are either 7:45am to 4:45pm (Early), 10:00am to 6:00pm (Flexi) or 11:10am to 8:10pm (Late).

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us achieve our ambition by working as part of a team within supported housing and outreach services in Greater Manchester, providing high-quality, personalised housing-related support and enablement support to adult clients.

We're looking for someone who can help clients live independently in accommodation suited to their needs and successfully maintain their home. You'll support clients to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to access education, training, employment and meaningful community activities. You'll also help clients achieve financial stability, maintain healthy lifestyles and work towards their individual goals.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Using coaching and strengths-based approaches to help clients develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers and take greater control of their lives.
• Building positive relationships with clients and supporting them to achieve the outcomes identified within their support plans.
• Liaising with external agencies and professionals and raising safeguarding concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Completing and maintaining Support Plans, Positive Behaviour Plans, Essential Profiles and Risk Assessments.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality housing management, housing-related support and enablement activities within the service.
• Working as part of a supported housing team to provide personalised support to young adults, including those with ADHD, ASD and substance misuse support needs.
• Managing a caseload of clients, with workloads determined by client needs and service demand.

We need people who have

• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and individuals with complex support needs.
• Knowledge of issues affecting clients, including behaviour management, mental health, leaving care and neurodiversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries.
• Experience of working within a supported housing environment or relevant health and social care setting.
• Experience of supporting young people and vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Experience of working with statutory agencies and voluntary sector organisations.
• Strong communication, record-keeping, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage a varied caseload.

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Experience of working within supported housing services.
• Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to housing support, safeguarding, ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and substance misuse.
• A qualification in Health and Social Care or a related subject.

Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.

We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Supported Housing - Core Coordinator (MOUP)
Salford, Manchester
£29,471.62 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Interview date: 5th October 2026

Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

MOUP Hours: 35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday worked on a shift rota including 2 on 2 off weekends and shifts across the week. Shifts are either 7:45am to 4:45pm (Early), 10:00am to 6:00pm (Flexi) or 11:10am to 8:10pm (Late).

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us achieve our ambition by working as part of a team within supported housing and outreach services in Greater Manchester, providing high-quality, personalised housing-related support and enablement support to young adult clients.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Using coaching and strengths-based approaches to enable clients to develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers, promote independent living and take control of their lives.
• Taking a lead on liaising with external agencies and raising safeguarding concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Completing Positive Behaviour Plans, Support Plans, Essential Profiles and Risk Assessments.
• Managing a caseload of clients, with workloads determined by client needs and service demand.
• Supporting the Project Manager to ensure all aspects of housing management, housing-related support and enablement support are delivered to a high standard.
• Working as part of a supported housing team to provide high-quality personalised support to young adults with ADHD and ASD, alongside clients with substance misuse support needs.
• Working with young people and their extended families.
• Delivering individualised support packages.

We need people who have

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and developments relating to vulnerable adults, including people with ADHD, ASD and substance misuse issues.
• Knowledge of issues affecting clients, including behaviour management, mental health, leaving care and neurodiversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety procedures, risk management and tenancy management.
• Experience of working within a supported housing environment or relevant social care setting.
• Experience of supporting people with complex support needs.
• Experience of working with statutory agencies and partner organisations.
• Strong communication, recording, report-writing and IT skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise a demanding workload.

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Experience of working within supported housing services.
• Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to housing support, safeguarding, ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and substance misuse.
• A qualification in Health and Social Care or a related subject.

Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.

We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Assistant Supported Housing Worker (Greenbank)
Old Trafford, Manchester
£25,335.77 per annum (FTE) + LOBH Allowance
Permanent, Full Time & Part Time hours available

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Interview date: 5th October 2026

Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

Full Time

35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday. Worked on a shift rota including 1 weekend in every 5 weeks. Shifts are either 7:45am to 3:15pm (Early) or 12:10pm to 8:10pm (Late), No sleep-in duties are required.

Part Time

21 hours per week covering late shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sundays (12:10pm – 8:10pm) No sleep-in duties are required

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us achieve our ambition by working as part of a team within a supported housing service in Trafford, Greater Manchester, providing high quality, personalised housing related support to young customers aged 16 to 25 years old.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Supporting and promoting young people aged 16 to 25 to access and actively engage in meaningful activities.
• Providing administrative support to the project team.
• Using a person-centred approach to enable customers to build life skills, develop healthy relationships and make decisions that are right for them.
• Using coaching and strengths-based approaches to help customers overcome barriers and encourage engagement in education, training, employment, voluntary work and sport.

We need people who are

• Strong communication, interpersonal, numerical and IT skills.
• Experience of carrying out administrative and record-keeping tasks.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• The ability to use authority appropriately, deal effectively with challenging situations and challenge unacceptable behaviour.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of working with young people would be advantageous 
• Enthusiasm for learning, training and professional development.

Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.

We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Supported Housing Project Worker (Greenbank)
Old Trafford, Greater Manchester
£30,699.60 + LOBH Allowance
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Interview date: 5th October 2026

Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday. Worked on a shift rota including 1 weekend in every 5 weeks. Shifts are either 7:45am to 3:15pm (Early) or 12:10pm to 8:10pm (Late), No sleep-in duties are required.

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us to do this by working as part of a team within a supported housing service in Greater Manchester, providing high quality, personalised housing related support to young customers aged 16 to 25 years old. 

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Using a person-centred approach to enable customers to develop independent living skills and move on successfully into more permanent accommodation suitable to their needs.
• Successfully building on skills that will support customers to access work, training or education. 
• Using techniques such as coaching and strengths-based approaches to enable customers to develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers and take control of their lives. 
• Be involved in all aspects of housing management, which include but are not exclusive to; collecting rent, reporting repairs, maintaining the health and safety of the building.

We need people who have

• Experience of in working within a supported housing environment or relevant social care setting. 
• Experience of supporting young people or vulnerable adults with multiple support needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of issues that can impact the lives of young people, including homelessness, mental health and tenancy sustainment.
• Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and risk management.
• Strong communication, recording and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and partner agencies.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Experience of working within supported housing services.
• Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to housing support, safeguarding
• A qualification in Health and Social Care or a related subject.

Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.

We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Donkey Welfare Adviser

We now have an excellent secondment opportunity for a dynamic and resourceful individual with a proven track record of community-based animal welfare work, excellent decision-making and time-management skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the team as Donkey Welfare Adviser for Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire.

Position: Donkey Welfare Adviser

Location: Home based/Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire (it is preferable that candidates live centrally within region to gain easy access to travel and communication networks. However, locations close to the defined area may be considered if operationally viable)

Hours: Part-time, working an average of 32 hours per week on an annualised hours basis.

Salary: £40,389 per annum

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover contract starting on 11 January 2027 until 3 April 2028

Closing Date:Sunday 4 October 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

Interview Date:Sidmouth, Wednesday 28 October and Tuesday 27th October 2026.

About the Role

Donkey Welfare Advisers are professionals in the field of donkey and mule welfare. They play a key front-line role in the work of the Sanctuary: responding to donkeys in need, supporting donkeys in the community, growing and managing a high-quality rehoming scheme, and acting as an ambassador for the charity at all times.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Promoting good welfare for donkeys and mules by working proactively to support, guide and educate key audiences and by sharing best practice.
• Communicating effectively with groups from all social, racial, and cultural backgrounds, often in highly emotive and sometimes confrontational circumstances.
• Delivering high quality, impactful training to a range of stakeholders in a style suitable to the audience and the resources available.
• Responding to future care enquiries, working creatively to identify suitable alternatives to sanctuary care where appropriate, and gathering and co-ordinating relevant information to inform donkey placement decisions and help owners make informed choices for their donkeys, including end of life decisions.
• Supporting a good quality rehoming scheme by ensuring donkeys are placed in the most suitable environments for their needs.
• Working proactively to prevent/alleviate suffering, referring to and/or collaborating with enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Providing reliable evidence for welfare investigation cases, including witness statements and other relevant evidence in court compliant formats, and attending court to give evidence as required.

About You

You will be a positive influencer able to promote and model our values in all areas of your work, with a high level of equine knowledge with significant experience of working with equines.

You will also have:

• A working knowledge of legal practicalities and experience of the application of relevant animal welfare legislation.
• An understanding of equine behaviour and demonstrable practical experience in the field.
• Able to influence change and respond appropriately in emotional challenging or confrontational situations.
• Excellent communicator able to deliver advice and training to stakeholder groups with varying experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with making new contacts and able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Before applying, please ensure that if successful in being called to interview, you would be able to attend in person on the specified date, as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate requests for alternative arrangements.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service pro rata
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Welfare, Animal Welfare, Equine, Donkey, Animal Welfare Advisor, Donkey Welfare Advisor, Animal Welfare Officer, Donkey Welfare Officer.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and values-led Head of Practice to provide strategic and professional leadership for practice across Hft.

This is a key national leadership role, responsible for shaping our approach to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), restrictive practice reduction, PROACT-SCIPr-UK, practice standards, workforce capability and coaching, and rights-based and trauma-informed practice.

A key priority will be leading Hft’s transition to PROACT-SCIPr-UK, ensuring this is embedded within our wider PBS and restrictive practice reduction approach and translates into meaningful improvements in frontline practice and the quality of life of the people we support.

You’ll lead our PBS / Practice Team, provide expert oversight of complex situations and act as a trusted professional adviser to senior leaders on practice quality, risk, outcomes and improvement.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll:

• Develop and lead an organisation-wide Practice Strategy and Practice Standards Framework.
• Provide professional leadership, advice and constructive challenge to senior and operational leaders.
• Lead and develop the PBS / Practice Team and build sustainable specialist capability.
• Lead the implementation of PROACT-SCIPr-UK across the organisation.
• Drive our restrictive practice reduction strategy, using data and evidence to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide specialist leadership around complex and high-risk practice situations.
• Develop workforce capability through training, coaching, observation, modelling and reflective practice.
• Embed rights-based, person-centred and trauma-informed approaches across Hft.
• Lead or contribute to practice-related policies and professional guidance.
• Provide senior leadership with clear evidence of practice quality, risk, outcomes and improvement.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant senior experience within learning disability and/or autism services.
• Strong professional expertise in Positive Behaviour Support.
• Significant knowledge and practical experience of PROACT-SCIPr-UK, with the ability to lead organisational implementation.
• Experience of restrictive practice reduction and least restrictive approaches.
• Experience leading specialist practice or PBS teams.
• A strong track record of developing practice standards, frameworks and guidance.
• Experience building workforce capability through coaching, training and practice leadership.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act principles and relevant health and social care requirements.
• The confidence to influence, advise and constructively challenge senior leaders.
• A relevant professional qualification and evidence of continued specialist development.

A postgraduate qualification in PBS, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology or a related discipline, relevant professional registration and PROACT-SCIPr-UK instructor or advanced implementation experience would be desirable.

What success looks like

Success in this role will mean better outcomes and quality of life for the people we support.

You’ll help ensure that PBS is embedded in everyday practice, restrictive practices are reduced wherever safely possible, PROACT-SCIPr-UK is successfully implemented, and managers and frontline teams have the confidence and capability to deliver consistently excellent, rights-based support.

Working arrangements

This is a national hybrid role with regular travel to Hft services and other locations across the organisation.

Why Hft?

At Hft, our mission is simple: the best life possible.

We believe people with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities, with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice at a national level and make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support.

Recruitment process

Applications close on 11 October 2026.

Interviews will take place on 27 October 2026 and will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced charity finance professional with experience working in the UK regulatory environment, to support the financial health and sustainability of an international organisation.

Position: Finance Manager

Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Remote, with occasional travel

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the finance function of an international charity working alongside Indigenous and local communities to sustain biocultural diversity, strengthen traditional knowledge and cultivate justice, healing and belonging.

Supported by a Finance Officer and working closely with colleagues across the Leadership Team, you will oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance. You will help ensure that financial information and processes support effective decision-making and the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Overseeing daily financial operations, payments, payroll and tax processes

· Coordinating the preparation of SORP-compliant financial statements

· Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring and management reporting

· Preparing financial reports for trustees, donors and internal stakeholders

· Supporting programme teams with budgets and monitoring expenditure

· Ensuring funding is used in accordance with donor and grant conditions

· Overseeing multi-currency transactions and international financial processes

· Managing the annual audit and working with external auditors

· Maintaining effective financial controls, policies and procedures

· Contributing financial insight to organisational planning, fundraising and risk management

· Supporting and developing the Finance Officer

About You

You may hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification or have developed substantial equivalent experience within a senior charity finance role.

You will have strong knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, statutory reporting, audit and financial controls. Experience of donor-funded programmes, restricted funding, international operations or multiple currencies would be particularly valuable.

You will be confident preparing and explaining financial information to non-financial colleagues, senior leaders and trustees. You will also be collaborative, highly organised and comfortable working independently within a remote and values-led organisation.

Experience of QuickBooks or Zoho Books would be helpful, although the ability to confidently use and develop financial systems is more important.

About the Organisation

The organisation works with changemakers and communities to sustain biocultural diversity and cultivate justice, healing and belonging.

For more than two decades, it has worked alongside Indigenous and local communities to strengthen traditional knowledge systems and develop locally rooted responses to ecological and social challenges. Its international network connects changemakers across different regions through mentoring, shared learning and collaborative action.

The organisation is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly welcomes applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Candidates may be interviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable appointment is made.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Manager, Charity Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, International Finance Manager or Charity Accountant.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

University Partnerships Manager

We are seeking an experienced relationship manager to develop university partnerships that improve access to higher education for disadvantaged students.

Salary: £20,004 pro rata (£33,340 FTE), or £21,804 pro rata (£36,340 FTE) for those living in a London borough
Location: Remote within England, Scotland or Wales, with bimonthly meetings in London and occasional UK travel
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week over three days (between Monday to Friday)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2027
Closing date: Monday 28th September at 9am

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of university partnerships built around a shared commitment to widening participation and improving educational opportunities.

You will provide excellent account management and stewardship, ensuring university partners receive timely communication, meaningful engagement and high-quality impact reporting. You will strengthen existing relationships, support partnership renewals and identify opportunities to secure continued or increased funding.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across fundraising, communications and programme delivery, you will:

• Manage relationships with university partners and key stakeholders
• Coordinate partnership milestones, events and engagement activities
• Produce clear and compelling proposals, reports and cases for support
• Support the research and development of new university partnerships
• Monitor higher education and widening participation policy and sector trends
• Raise the organisation’s profile across the higher education sector
• Maintain accurate CRM records, income pipelines and forecasts
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with regulations and sector best practice

About you

You will be a confident and credible relationship manager with experience of developing partnerships, generating income or achieving successful fundraising or sales outcomes.

You will need:

• Good knowledge of widening participation and the higher education policy landscape
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to develop persuasive proposals and cases for support
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively
• A genuine commitment to educational equity and social mobility

Experience within higher education or charity fundraising would be advantageous, as would experience of impact reporting and using a fundraising database such as Salesforce.

About the organisation

You will be joining an education charity that supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds to access leading universities. Through a combination of tuition and in-school mentoring, the organisation helps students improve their grades, navigate the university application process and fulfil their potential.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days 
• PerkBox
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.
• Online Medical assistance
• Interest-free travelcard loan
• Cyclescheme loans
• 2 paid Volunteering Days and 1 paid Wellbeing Day
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%).
• Learning and Development opportunities.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check.

Applications are particularly welcomed from people from under-represented backgrounds and those with lived experience connected to the organisation’s mission.

Appointment is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include University Partnerships Officer, Higher Education Partnerships Manager, Widening Participation Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Manager, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Partnerships Development Manager or University Engagement Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People. #INDNFP