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In the UK, more than 14 million people live in poverty. Nearly every household on a low income in Britain pays extra for things that are essential to life, like energy, insurance and credit. This is known as the poverty premium. Fair By Design is dedicated to tackling the poverty premium by campaigning to change the systems and structures that lead to poverty premiums arising.

As Public Affairs Manager, you will lead Fair By Design’s engagement with political stakeholders, regulators, and industry bodies to influence policy and regulatory change. We put people with lived experience at the heart of what we do and strive to leave a legacy where being inclusive in the design of policy, regulation and services is the norm.

This is a full-time fixed term contract of 3 years with the possibility of renewal.

• Salary: £47,500 - £55,000
• Generous contributory pension scheme of up to 10%.
• Hybrid working with an expectation that at least 2 days a week will be office/field-based. The Barrow               Cadbury Trust office is in Vauxhall, London.

Fair By Design is run by the Barrow Cadbury Trust on behalf of a group of foundations. Please note FBD is an advocacy programme and not a grants programme. Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent, endowed charitable foundation that has been working with others to drive structural change that leads to a just and equal society for more than 100 years.

We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from people with personal experience of the social justice and human rights issues we seek to address. All staff have the right to request flexible working and to have this considered by their manager.

Interviews for short listed candidates will be held on Monday 22nd September at our office at The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR.

Summar and support the decarbonisation journey across our 15,500 churches and circa 4000 church halls.

Are you a passionate and experienced people manager with a love for animals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your management skills can truly make a difference?

We are seeking a professional and experienced Team Leader to join our Dog Team, responsible for the care and support of around 50 on-site dogs and a smaller number in foster homes for a 12 month fixed term contract.

As a Team Leader, Dogs you will oversee the entire pet journey from admission to rehoming whilst also having a specific area of focus and specialism. You will supervise day-to-day operations as point of contact whilst ensuring adherence to relevant policies, procedures, risk and safety assessments. Through a clear understanding of the pet's journey, you will focus on maximising throughput, resolving issues, and collaborating across departments.

As someone with strong problem-solving and coaching skills you will inspire and develop the team, managing and motivating your direct reports and the wider team to deliver on departmental goals. This will include working alongside other Team Leaders with recruitment, development and performance management to build a positive team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills to make a significant impact in helping pets in need; last year Woodgreen provided safe shelter, specialist care, and a brighter future for hundreds of dogs.

This is a full time, 12 month fixed term opportunity with the expectation that our successful candidate will work from our Godmanchester site. In return you will receive a salary of £28,873 per annum which will be complemented by;

• 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years.
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
• 25% discount in our charity shops

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract
Grade/ Salary: PO2 SCP38 £38,889 per annum
Hours per week: 37.5
Department: Adult Services
Type of role: Hybrid
Location: 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE. Some travel will be required as part of the role including attendance at other WCL Mind locations across the London area.
(Flexible working arrangements as agreed with Line Management in line with business requirements).
 
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your career in Adult Services?
 
We’re looking for a skilled and confident Team Leader to join our Suicide Prevention and Support Services team. You will be responsible for the overall development and delivery of West Central London Mind’s SPS Services, maintaining relationships and developing services and business across all boroughs. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is essential for the role.
 
You will:

• Lead, Manage and Develop West Central London Mind’s Suicide Prevention and Support Services and Wellbeing and Finance Empowerment Resources (WAFER)
• Develop and maintain excellent partnership working relationships with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations across SWL and NWL, including mental health and bereavement services
• Lead and manage the SPSS Services for our service users, providing wrap around support
• Manage the SPSS team, WAFER Team and its service delivery through effective delegation and management controls
• Effectively manage budgets for SPSS, WAFER Services, ensuring adherence to set budgets, costs management, and working towards any agreed budget related target efficiencies as part of wider organisational strategy
• Provide appropriate structures, measures and monitoring of the service’s activities to ensure all service staff perform at an optimal level

 
You are:

• Experienced in leading and managing operations at management level
• Confident in maintaining and developing partnerships
• Able to lead and manage people
• Knowledgeable in mental health recovery, including models of peer recovery
• Skilled in risk assessment and safeguarding of vulnerable adults
• Experienced in budget management and data reporting
• A creative thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills

 
About us:
 
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
 
Benefits:

• Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
• Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
• Free eye test
• Flexible working
• Interest free loan, those in financial hardship

 
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Who we are:

Grassroots Suicide Prevention (GSP) is a national charity committed to the timely intervention and prevention of suicide. We work to empower people to help save lives through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally. Our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Training Administrator to support the smooth delivery of our training programmes. Reporting to the Project and Engagement Manager, you will work closely with the Training Manager, trainers, wider team, and external partners to coordinate logistics, manage bookings, and ensure an excellent experience for all participants.
 
You will need strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude. From managing inboxes and updating internal systems to supporting communications and handling customer queries, you will play a key role in ensuring our training runs efficiently and to a high standard.
 
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role that sits at the heart of our training operations. As part of a small and dedicated team, you will need to be adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working independently within a remote setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for training booking enquiries, responding via email and the telephone

• Support the coordination of training sessions, including trainer allocation, booking venues, online set up and providing training equipment.

• Distribute joining instructions and training materials to participants

• Maintain stock of training materials, manage orders, and coordinate deliveries.

• Maintain the online booking system and monitor course sign-ups, waiting lists and capacity.

• Help with the preparation and follow-up of all course materials and administrative documents.

• Liaising with Trainers, ensuring the return of course registers and uploading to our CRM

• Keep Salesforce up to date with enquiries and contact information at all times

• Provide clients with quotes and booking forms, ensuring they are completed and returned and uploaded to Salesforce

• Support of meetings as and when required, sending invites, circulating minutes, reports and actions as and when required.

• Support Training Managers with the recruitment of new associate trainers and ensure they complete the necessary induction and agreements in partnership with the training managers.

• Assist the finance team with pricing and invoicing enquiries as and when required. Check our inboxes daily, ensuring all enquiries are distributed across the staff team

• Produce service usage and evaluation statistics and update reports for commissioners, clients, staff, and the Board of Trustees as and when required

• Fully understand the GSP training portfolio and use effective communication to guide clients.

• Assist the training team with online sales calls on different platforms as and when required.

• Support the delivery of long-term training contracts, including promotion of courses as and when required

• Assist in the recruitment and induction, and ongoing support of a team of administration support volunteers.

• Occasionally support events and act as an ambassador for GSP.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Clear communication, strong time management, and a positive, solution-focused attitude are essential. A commitment to high-quality work and the values of Grassroots Suicide Prevention is key.

For this role, you will need:

• A high standard of general education (A levels or equivalent) or proven relevant experience
• Experience in a customer-facing role with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service
• Relevant office administration experience, working to a high standard in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn new digital systems quickly and follow standardised processes
• Ability to work effectively within a team and build positive working relationships with diverse staff, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure
• Computer-literate with strong data input and keyboard skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Willingness to learn new IT systems and software relevant to the role
• Excellent communication skills with an interpersonal style that supports and engages staff, volunteers, and stakeholders

Bonus points for:

• Experience working in a charity environment
• Experience using CRM systems, digital platforms such online booking systems and email marketing and survey platforms
• Experience supporting training and event administration

Why Suicide Prevention

GSP is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience, and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Our employee benefits include:

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working, or fully remote working in some cases.
• Health Cash Plan and employee assistant programme offering a contribution to the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing) and counselling support, plus legal and financial support
• Learning and development opportunities
• A creative, friendly and collaborative culture.

Job Title: Dadzclub Coordinator
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (includes Saturday mornings and occasional evenings)
Starting Salary: £19,656 - £24,570 per annum
Location: Southampton
Responsible to: Senior Coordinator

To Apply: Send CV and Cover Letter

This role is open to male applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals it supports

About Dadzclub

Dadzclub is a vibrant community of dads and male caregivers coming together to connect, have fun, and support one another. Through our weekly meetups and creative weekend sessions, we offer space for dads to bond with their children and share the highs and lows of fatherhood.

But we’re more than just a playgroup. Dadzclub actively works with partners to improve access to services, raise awareness of health and parenting issues affecting men, and champion gender equity and allyship.

We believe dads matter, and this role is your chance to help show exactly why.

About the Role

Dadzclub is seeking a dedicated, creative, and tenacious individual to take on the role of Dadzclub Coordinator in Southampton. This exciting and rewarding position will play a key role in supporting fathers and male caregivers in the local community, providing group activities, one-to-one support, and promoting the important role of dads in their children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a weekly Walk 'n' Talk group for dads

• Provide one-to-one support meetings and offer a triage service to assess individual needs, sign posting dads towards further support

• Facilitate a monthly games night

• Supervise the delivery of Dadzclub Stay & Play sessions across three Saturday morning locations

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers supporting the programme

• Represent Dadzclub at local events, networks, and professional forums

• Act as the main liaison for local professionals and services (e.g. Family Hubs)

• Collaborate with the wider Dadzclub and Parenting Network team

• Attend relevant training and development courses

• Maintain accurate records, tracking engagement, progress, and outcomes

• Manage a small budget, tracking spend via a mobile app

• Provide additional support as required by the Senior Coordinator

• Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the role
   

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Be tenacious, creative, and confident working independently

• Communicate naturally and effectively with both adults and children

• Be comfortable engaging with families and professionals in varied settings

• Be a father, or have equivalent lived/professional experience supporting dads and families

• Be confident in planning and delivering fun, inclusive activities

• Act as a positive role model and advocate for dads

• Thrive in a small, passionate team environment

• Have a strong connection to and understanding of the Southampton community

• Be skilled in developing professional partnerships and relationships

• Uphold the highest standards in safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality

• Be available for Saturday mornings and occasional evening work
   

Essential Requirements

• This role is open to male applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals it supports

• Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check
   

Note

This job description provides an overview of the role and its responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and community.

We are looking to recruit a Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2028. In return, you will receive a salary of £24,229.64 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

Travel between the Museum’s sites will be necessary from time to time as well as attending off site events, trade shows and training courses, which may require overnight stays.

Purpose of the Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant role:

As our Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant, you will inspire learners through sharing the stories of the RAF, its people and our collections. You will deliver across the whole programme of Access and Learning activities onsite, offsite and online; imaginatively using the RAF story to inspire engagement, debate and reflection.

Key responsibilities of our Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant include:

• Prepare and pack away session resources
• Support the delivery of a high standard of visitor experience
• Be fully active in the delivery of all elements of Access and Learning activities on site, offsite and online. This will include public demonstrations and presentations, class facilitation and tours
• Lead on developing content for the learning team’s social media channels, working with the Access and Learning London team to schedule and produce posts to market the educational offer
• Maintain relevant pages of the Museum website and produce promotional materials as required
• In a manner consistent with the Museum’s shared values, work with A&L staff and 3 volunteers and with staff and volunteers across departments to support innovative and engaging activities and resources which reduce barriers to learning
• Assist with the processing of A&L team bookings, producing accurate timetables for school activities and other events
• Collate data and report as required on areas including performance, targets and individual key tasks.
• Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Work to reduce operational costs and maximise resources whilst maintaining standards of products and services
• Adhere to Museum policies, procedures and code of conduct, to protect people and the Museum’s reputation, including GDPR, Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures.

What we are looking for in our Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant:

• Experience of delivering formal and informal workshops
• Experience of working with children
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF
• Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding
• Knowledge of the educational context in which Museum learning takes place in the UK
• Knowledge of developments in and the potential of digital and online learning, including content creation for social media channels and website maintenance
• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills

Closing Date: 17 August 2025
Interviews will take place on: 27 August 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant role.

Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!

We are looking for immediately available Employee Relations Investigators/Advisors for a period of 12 months on fixed term contracts. This is to work with a national charity that has seen an escalation in the number of ER cases recently and urgently needs some extra support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading investigations into disciplinary, grievance, and professional conduct matters
• Organising interviews, gathering and assessing evidence, and producing clear, impartial reports
• Presenting findings at formal hearings and supporting Employment Tribunal processes
• Advising managers on best practice and policy compliance
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement
• Liaising with staff, trade unions, and external bodies as needed

You will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement, discretion, and emotional resilience
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR procedures

Ideally you will be located within commuting distance of Dover, this role requires demand led attendance in the offices, so ad hoc with home working.

Location: Causton Street, London Diocesan House, Pimlico, London.
Contract: 35 hours per week, Full-time, 13 months Fixed Term Contract 
Salary: £31,522 per year

Do you have a passion for organisational systems and high-quality governance? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the governance structures of a large and diverse diocese?

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Governance Officer to play a key role within the Governance Team, supporting the Diocese of London in delivering effective oversight through its Synods, Committees, and Boards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing governance diaries and coordinating key meeting logistics.
• Preparing, proofing, and distributing papers for committees including Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Bishop’s Council, Audit and Risk Committee, and Diocesan Finance Committee.
• Maintaining accurate membership records and monitoring governance inboxes.
• Supporting GDPR and election processes and providing administrative support to the Head of Governance.

Who We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams).
• High level of literacy and ability to proof-read formal documents.
• Experience juggling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable

• Experience in a governance or compliance-related role.
• Familiarity with election procedures or Church of England structures.

About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Additional Information:

• (Enhanced DBS check required, if applicable)
• (Any occupational requirement, e.g., to be a practising Christian)
• (Flexible working options, if relevant)

Why Apply?

✔ Generous holiday entitlement (27 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
✔ Access to private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Excellent pension scheme and training support

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification see the attachment. 

Be the spark that connects and uplifts multi-faith chaplaincy work across the UK for people leaving prison. Use your digital skills and people passion to make real impact.

This is more than just a job—it's a unique opportunity to support life-changing work in prisons and communities by encouraging, equipping and linking the amazing people delivering community chaplaincy. The Community Chaplaincy Association (CCA) brings together over 30 independent projects across the UK who support people leaving prison. 

As our Encourager and Connector, you’ll build warm, supportive relationships with projects and chaplains, helping them feel seen, heard and empowered. You’ll also use your confident IT and communication skills to improve how we share stories, best practice and resources—whether it’s through a lively newsletter, a well-run Zoom gathering, or an engaging bit of social media.

You’ll work closely with our small but passionate team to spot opportunities, respond to needs, and ensure our members feel truly connected to a shared vision of restorative, faith-informed community.

Who we’re looking for:

A naturally warm and organised person with a heart for people, an understanding of faith-based work (including multi-faith contexts), and a real flair for using digital tools to make things happen. You don’t need to be a chaplain—but you do need to believe in the power of hope, second chances, and supportive relationships.

If you're looking for a flexible, meaningful role where your relational and digital skills can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

New Opportunity! Part Time Facilities and Office Assistant required!

Ready to take on a varied, people-focused role where your work supports a meaningful cause?

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led charity as their Part Time Facilities and Office Assistant, supporting the smooth and effective operation of a busy and welcoming office environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in being a reliable point of contact, and brings energy, structure, and a proactive approach to everything they do.

If you have previous experience in an office-based position - particularly within a charity or non-profit setting - this could be the role for you!

Role: Part Time Facilities and Office Assistant
Organisation Type: Charity
Salary/Rate: £27,615 pro rata
Working Arrangements: Fully on-site, Monday, Tuesday Wednesday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: On-site (London)
Employment Type: 5-month Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged for an immediate start!

The Role:

As a Facilities and Office Assistant you’ll play a central part in ensuring the office runs smoothly and is a welcoming, well-equipped environment for staff and visitors. This is a varied, hands-on position that spans everything from managing supplies and post to supporting health and safety processes and working closely with external contractors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for office visitors, providing a warm and professional welcome.
• Coordinating post, deliveries, contractor access, and ensuring communal spaces are well-maintained.
• Organising and maintaining storage areas and assisting with archive review projects.
• Monitoring and ordering office and kitchen supplies and ensuring first aid kits are up to date.
• Supporting office health and safety procedures, including fire drills and maintaining compliance records.
• Delivering facilities inductions for new team members.
• Managing (non-IT) equipment inventories for hybrid and home-based staff.
• Keeping office noticeboards and internal communications up to date.
• Providing general administrative support, including inbox management, invoice processing, and contributing to sustainability initiatives.
• Assisting with property-related tasks, such as logging repairs, obtaining quotes, and liaising with contractors.
• Supporting the management of cleaning and security contracts.
• Clearly documenting your workload to ensure smooth handovers on non-working days.

About You:

• You’re a calm, capable all-rounder who thrives in a support-focused role and enjoys helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.
• Previous experience in an office-based role, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Friendly and approachable, with excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep others informed and updated.
• Able to handle interruptions and multitask without losing focus or quality.
• Confident solving problems and using your initiative to improve systems or processes.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience coordinating basic facilities or property-related repairs
• Passionate about contributing to a meaningful organisation and supporting others.

Why Apply?

If you're looking for a part-time role that combines practical day-to-day responsibility with purpose and people-focus, this could be a perfect fit. This 5-month fixed-term role offers the chance to join a supportive team, use your skills meaningfully, and make a tangible impact every day.


Interested?

Apply now to be part of a charity that values your contribution where no two days are the same!
To apply for the this role, please reply by uploading your CV quoting reference 82118SOH and we will be in touch with further information.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

DPP is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to lead on major donor and regular giving, as well as organise events. This is a new role within our team and would be well-suited to a fundraiser that is looking for a new challenge and to bring their experience and ideas to a small, passionate team. 

Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and want to use this to share the good news of Jesus to children & young people across South England?

About the role 

Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations is  working in partnership with Activate, an exciting local sport and wellbeing project, to offer this unique role to reach many more young people in the Bushy Park area and across the South of England through physical activity. 

We’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for using sport to help children and young people across the South of England to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus. 

This unique role combines the benefits of direct face-to-face engagement with young people in a local context, delivering mission through sport activities and programmes, while also developing and mentoring others to expand ministry across the South region. The ideal candidate will have equal passion and experience in both contexts. 

Key details: Employed by Scripture Union you will spend three days per week developing sports mission across London and the South. For two days per week, you will work on the Activate sports and wellbeing project working across the Bushy Park area.

Location: Home based with travel across London and the wider south region for SU & St Peter’s Church in West Molesey for Activate. 

Important things to note before you apply.  

1. This role will focus on Bushy Park, London and the South of England and will require extensive regular travel across the region.

2. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.  

3. We take Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. 

A flexible role shaped around you 

The role is full-time, offering the best of both worlds by working with two partner organisations that collaborate synergistically. This position suits a candidate who enjoys face-to-face interactions with young people locally and strategic work regionally, training others for delivery. You’ll work closely with the Activate team and maintain weekly connections with the SU Sports Mission team as well as contributing to the wider work of the SU South region team. 

Who we’re looking for team

You are someone who loves variety in your work and thrives on the fact that no two days are the same. You value a blend of face-to-face interaction with children and young people through sports coaching and leading, while also adopting a facilitating approach; equipping, training, and motivating others. You enjoy being rooted in a local context but are also happy travelling and working in a range of settings. 

You’re a connector who relishes being in the community, with experience in leading teams whilst working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, combined with excellent organisational skills, enables you to spot and create opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are filled with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You excel with people and thrive when given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator with experience in training, coaching, and empowering others. You have a passion for sport and experience in using this as a tool for sharing the gospel with children and young people. You’ve got a Level 2 coaching qualification or you’re willing to work towards one. 

If this describes you and you would like to join a like-minded organisation that offers the flexibility of an exciting, varied role, provides a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on.

Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits: 

This joined-up role with Activate and Scripture Union means being part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a real, positive difference in the lives of children and young people. We’re proud to be employers that truly value and support our staff. This role offers the flexibility you need for a healthy work-life balance, alongside a competitive salary. Your benefits package includes 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days for volunteering at  Scripture Union events and two days for spiritual refreshment.

We offer a comprehensive group pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 12%, as well as life insurance (death-in-service coverage). We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits. You will also have access to SU’s bible notes, and the opportunity to join daily staff prayers.

About Scripture Union  

You might have heard of us before if you're one of the 1.5 million+ who have attended one of our Christian holidays or missions over the years, or maybe you're one of the 40,000+ subscribers to have used our brilliant devotionals or been stirred by our exceptional bible resources. We've been at this for a fair few years... over 150 to be precise. Over this time, we’ve remained passionate about helping children and young people develop a vibrant faith in Jesus. As our name describes, the radical power of God's word has always been central to our approach.

We still do all the great stuff with resources and holidays, but in the last few years, we have sharpened our vision with a renewed focus to help the 95% of young people (primary and secondary school age) across the UK who have never stepped foot inside a church, to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. We do this through equipping and resourcing the local church, training up volunteers from local churches (we call them ‘Faith Guides’) and collaborating with local and national partners across the UK to connect with children and young people and support them on a journey of exploring faith in a way that is relevant and meaningful.

In the last few years we’ve developed a brand new approach to how we do this, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly effective, we call it Revealing Jesus, and its making a massive difference, in the last couple of years we’ve trained up nearly 600 faith guides across 400+ churches all over the UK, collectively we’re seeing over 50,000 young people across the UK on a journey of exploring the Christian faith and responding to an invitation to become followers of Jesus. We have 24 staff organised into four regional mission teams, and alongside our local and national partners, we’re playing our part in a network of organisations that seeks to reach children and young people in every context, across every town and city across the whole of the UK. The journey ahead is significant, and we invite you to be a part of it! 

Since 2015, SU has had a dedicated Mission Through Sport team which contributes directly towards this outreach to the 95. We have recently developed some innovative new resources, aligned with the RJ framework, which the post holder will be involved in both delivering and equipping others to utilise. These include our flagship programme called Holy Ground which empowers churches to adopt a local sports space in their community to connect with the 95 in their context. Half Time is our brand new Explore-Respond resource which uses sports-themed videos and fun games to help the 95 to explore the life of Jesus by journeying through Mark’s Gospel. 

About Activate 

Activate is a sport and physical activity-based programme, formed in 2018, seeking to build community through wellbeing that invigorates faith.  Activate seeks to release God’s people to join in his mission through sport and physical activity in the areas surrounding Bushy Park. This includes gathering, encouraging and empowering local Christians involved in sports ministry, including expressions of chaplaincy and missional communities centred around sports clubs, centres, educational settings and gyms.  A number of local churches across denominations and Dioceses have been supporters of the project. 

In the past Activate has supported sports projects in local schools, an activity-based church service, wellbeing cafe sessions, exercise sessions for the elderly and youth activities.  The successful candidate will be involved in re-launching Activate’s mission after a break due to staff changes. 

About your team

With this role, you will have the benefit of being part of a national-focused sports team at SU, as well as the south team with a regional focus and the local context with Activate. You’ll work out of the office of St Peter’s Church, West Molesey, benefiting from the support of a local parish-based team including clergy and youth workers. You’ll contribute your expertise in a variety of settings, ranging from urban and suburban to coastal and rural areas across the south. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides. We’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years and believe that a vibrant sports ministry can contribute meaningfully to this. 

Interview date: 11th September 2025 

Interview location: St Peter’s Church, West Molesey

* (CONTRACT) Funding is in place for year one and partly secured for year two. We are confident that through the development of innovate partnerships via the Activate role, including within the church of England, the funds can be generated to not only fulfil the two initial years but also beyond that to ensure longevity in this vital mission. We invite interested applicants to contact Mark Oliver, Sports Mission Team Leader at Scripture Union, for an informal conversation.

Grade: Manager 

Job Title: Grants Programme Manager, Europe

Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December  2026 

Location: This job is open to candidates living in  France, Germany, Spain, Sweden  and the UK. Please note that we currently do not have the infrastructure to support visa sponsorship and you must have the relevant right to live and work in your country of residence.

Reports to: Senior Programme Manager, Europe

Direct reports: Grants Officer (Associate)

Hours per week: 35 - 40 hours/week (depending on local labour laws)

Compensation: Salaries are benchmarked to the country of residence and mapped to years of experience. Please note that to counter inequity, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable. 

• France: €74,482 - €86,896 

• Germany: €86,395 - €100,794

• Spain: €76,766 - €89,560

• Sweden: 860,190 kr - 1,003,555 kr

• UK: £68,770 -  £80,231

Closing Date: Sunday 24th August  2025, 23:59 (11:59pm) British Summer Time

 

About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):

At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the transformative potential of government to improve lives and create better outcomes for all. Yet, we recognize that many of today’s government systems, structures, and processes are not yet designed to address the complex challenges of our time. That’s why we are committed to reimagining government- working towards systems that truly serve everyone, equitably, and effectively. 

As a not-for-profit organization founded by the Boston Consulting Group, we act as a learning partner for governments, public servants, and a diverse network of change makers. Though we are a small organisation, our global footprint is expansive. We have dedicated and innovative teams in Asia,  Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand,  Europe and North America. We are all aligned by our  Global Hub operational team who provide people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.

CPIE was founded in 2020 and our culture is founded on the values and principles within our vision for government. So in everything we do we aim to be humble, open, empathetic, authentic, trusting and trustworthy, curious and to champion diversity and inclusion. We continually experiment with ways to embody our values, striving to share power and devolve decision-making to those best placed to make the decision. We challenge traditional hierarchies, adopt a strengths-based approach, and prioritise mutual support. 

Our Values: 

• Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.

• Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.

• Collaboration - We share power and work together.

• Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.

• Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.

The AI Opportunity Fund:

The AI Opportunity Fund, led by the Centre for Public Impact with support from Google . org, is currently a  €16 million initiative aimed at empowering underserved workers across Europe with essential AI skills. The programme has selected 73 organisations from hundreds of applications to provide tailored AI training to at least 20,000 workers across 24 European countries. These organisations focus on diverse communities, including rural job seekers, underemployed women, and public sector workers, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote economic resilience. The initiative underscores AI's potential to drive social mobility and equitable growth across the continent. We are also hoping to scale our work in this area in the future. 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced Grants Programme Manager to ensure the successful delivery of the AI Opportunity Fund. This role is responsible for the operational leadership of the programme, ensuring that it is planned and executed effectively on time, on budget and within scope. A key focus of the role is ensuring that the grant-giving component of the programme is designed and stewarded diligently.

This is a middle management role that is primarily operational with some elements of strategic leadership. It requires strong project management skills, good grant-making practice and the ability to manage relationships with diverse partners.  We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working with considerable scope and complexity; and who embraces the challenges and opportunities of a startup environment where learning, adaptability, and building the plane as we fly it are central!

Responsibilities and Competencies:

Programme Development and Delivery

• Lead on shaping the design and execution of the AI Opportunity Fund utilising appropriate project management frameworks.

• Coordinate high quality project deliverables including implementing an AI training programme at scale and convening peer learning and knowledge sharing workshops. 

• Collaborate closely with Finance and Senior Leadership to manage and monitor the programme budget and expenditure.

• Identify, escalate and contribute to addressing programmatic risks to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and donor requirements.

Grant Making and Management

• Lead the design and implementation of the AI Opportunity Fund grant making function, embedding good grant making practice whilst adhering to donor expectations. 

• Develop and implement robust grant-making systems, processes and structures to successfully execute each stage of the grant lifecycle. 

• Provide excellent stewardship of a large portfolio of grants, providing technical support and effectively managing escalated issues to ensure the programme achieves its strategic objectives.

• Build the capacity of the wider AI Opportunity Fund team in grant making skills and capabilities. 

• Manage and coach the Grants Officer, ensuring they deliver their grants administration responsibilities effectively. 

Partnerships and Stakeholder Management

• Provide excellent donor stewardship of Google . org, securing their confidence in CPIE as a thought and delivery partner. 

• Cultivate, maintain and oversee strong relationships with wider stakeholders on the programme including service providers and evaluation partners.

• Support senior leadership to position the programme strategically internally and externally in order to advance CPIE’s reputation and offer. 

Monitoring, Evaluation  and Learning

• Ensure that CPIE prepares and submits accurate, timely and high quality programme and grant reports to Google, CPI’s Board and other key audiences.

• Collaborate closely with the Communications Team, Senior Leadership and external providers to ensure robust impact measurement of the AI Opportunity Fund.

• Identify and leverage opportunities to share insights from the AI Opportunity Fund to a range of stakeholders including broader CPI teams, wider civil society and current and potential clients.

• Embed a culture of learning and reflexivity in the team, utilising insights from the Programme to shape project management in an iterative way. 

 DEIB & Collaborative Working

• Actively contribute to a diverse, equitable, inclusive and belonging (DEIB) culture by embracing different perspectives and fostering an environment of respect.

• Dedicate time to continuous learning about DEIB and how it informs our mission, and commit to disrupting white supremacy in the workplace.

• Demonstrate empathy for government and the communities they serve to advance DEIB within systems that government influences

• Embed DEIB within the AI Opportunity Fund design approach and team.

This job profile isn’t intended to be an exhaustive list of your duties, rather it gives an outline of what your role will involve. 

Skills & Qualifications:

We expect applicants for this role will generally have 5-8 years work experience. 

Essential

• Significant project management knowledge and experience, with demonstrable application of project management methodologies and frameworks.

• Proven grant making experience including designing, developing, implementing and monitoring sizable portfolios, and maintaining good grant making practice.

• Proven experience of identifying, assessing, prioritising, and managing risks when executing programmes.

• Proven experience of building productive relationships with external parties, including in convening stakeholders for  learning or wider objectives.

• Intercultural competence, experience of managing high performing teams. and proven commitment to advancing DEIB.

Desirable

• A recognised project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2, Agile Certifications etc.

• Experience of successfully delivering complex contracts for high value donors/clients e.g. third party grant programmes.

• Experience or understanding of AI or related technologies.

Salary, benefits, and how to apply 

At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and  have conducted a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold. Therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable. 

CPIE offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans; employer’s contribution to pension/retirement as applicable;  dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays;  short/long term disability, paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We anticipate this position will require approximately 10 - 15% domestic and international travel.

We use a structured review process to ensure fairness in our hiring. Please note that we are collecting CVs and cover letters.We understand applicants may use tools like ChatGPT as thought partners; however, we are looking for original work that reflects your unique perspective, skills and reflections. Please do not submit content that is directly copied or heavily reliant on AI  as these will be flagged and marked down. We have a team of  real people  who review and score your CV and cover letter and a system that helps us ensure applications maintain authenticity. Please apply by Sunday 24th August 2025, 23:59 (11:59pm) British Summer Time,  the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it. Please note: We may close the application window early if we receive a high volume of applications. 

To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. You can read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here. CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, caste, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.