Programmes technical lead jobs

About the Department

The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership was set up in 2017 with the mission to 'develop inspirational leaders who are called, connected, committed to deliver the Church of England vision for education'. Since then, it has operated a wide range of leadership development programmes, networks, research, conference and events, and published a range of key leadership resources to equip school leaders at every level to put their vision into practice.
Part of this provision has been as a very successful national provider of NPQ programmes. Beginning in 2017 with the delivery of NPQs for Headteachers, our suite of programmes has now expanded to include programmes for Specialist Teachers, Senior Leaders and also Executive Leaders. More recently, a partnership between the Church of England and the Catholic Education Service is also enabling programmes to be delivered more widely as together our school provision represents around 34% of the sector.

In 2025, the department will launch three new national programmes: Flourishing Leaders, Flourishing Teachers, and Flourishing ECTs (in partnership with UCL). These programmes respond to growing demand for high-quality, values-led professional learning and represent a significant expansion of our work across the education sector.

About the role
We are seeking a Programme Officer who will support the Church of England Education Office's Professional Learning Team. The role is part of a wider team of Programme Officers who support a variety of functions across both the NPQ suite and the Flourishing programmes. Programme Officers work across different portfolios, supporting delivery through directly contracted Delivery Partners and via our National Programme delivered by the Education Office.

Working collaboratively, Programme Officers take on different areas of responsibility to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality programmes across the country. This role offers the opportunity to develop project management and programme delivery skills in a holistic and supportive environment.

Internal-facing Support

• Maintain the integrity of data within Salesforce and other systems. Trouble-shoot errors when seen.
• Support the effective programme management, launch and delivery of NPQs and Flourishing programmes.
• Lead on administrative tasks relating to the delivery of the programmes, including participant recruitment, onboarding and ongoing participant management (e.g. processing withdrawals and deferrals, supporting participant assessments).
• Provide event administration support, including scheduling, online meeting setup, and updating learning platforms (e.g. Blackboard).
• Assist with the preparation of reports on recruitment, engagement, and quality assurance.
• Provide administrative support across delivery functions, including inbox management, form creation, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement by collecting and organising feedback from participants, facilitators, and partners to inform programme development and enhance delivery.
• Be prepared to work flexibly across the team, supporting different areas of programme delivery as needed to respond to changing priorities and ensure smooth operation.

External-facing Support

• Provide high-quality, courteous and caring first-line support for participant and partner queries via shared inboxes.
• Support the Learning Technology team with online event administration and technical support.
• Assist applicants and sponsors with the application process and IT-related queries.
• Use data systems, to identify and support Delivery Partners who have participants who are at risk of falling behind, in order for them to take swift action to ensure support is put in place and their participants are able to catch up in a timely manner.
• Support the onboarding and coordination of Coaches and Facilitators across all programmes.
• Act as the first point of contact in online sessions, supporting facilitators to use key features of Zoom and Teams (e.g. breakout rooms) and answer queries from participants, coaches and facilitators.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual milestones and deliverables for external partners.
• Liaise with Delivery Partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks and meeting of their contractual milestones.

Essential

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience working in an administrative environment, including inbox management and good skills in phone/email communication with stakeholders.
• Experience working in a pressured environment, meeting milestones and key deliverables
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience in compiling data, extracting and analysing information

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage stakeholder queries.
• Proactive and able to work independently to suggest and implement solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of ownership.
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience in finance administration and reporting.
• analytical and data-handling skills.
• Experience using survey tools (e.g. Form Assembly).
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard) and CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Experience supporting professional learning or education programmes.

Circumstances

Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel on occasion. This could be for NSE Team Days, NSE Residential (one overnight stay in the Autumn each year), Professional Learning Team Days, other events such as the National Conference, DP Days etc. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 12 travel days per year, although this will vary.

Closing date for applications is 08 March at 23:55 pm

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact

We have no fixed days of the week for the part-time element of this role and can discuss this further during the interview process.

About This Job

Are you passionate about shaping modern digital platforms and delivering secure and reliable services at scale? As the M365 Engineering Lead within Cadet Digital Services, you will play a central role in designing, developing and improving the CadetNET Microsoft 365 environment that supports tens of thousands of cadets and volunteers across the United Kingdom.

You will lead the M365 Squad and guide the technical direction of the CadetNET platform, ensuring it remains secure, governed correctly and aligned with Defence and public sector standards. You will work closely with the Product Owner to plan roadmaps, manage migration activity and support the onboarding of multiple cadet organisations into a single shared platform.

In this role you will oversee identity, security, compliance, collaboration tools and core platform services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID and Intune. You will shape architectural decisions, set engineering standards and provide day to day leadership to engineers and administrators who maintain the tenancy.

If you enjoy leading technical teams, solving complex challenges and delivering a robust cloud platform that enables real collaboration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of digital services across the Cadet Forces.

Responsibilities

· Lead the technical delivery of the CadetNET Microsoft 365 tenancy across its full lifecycle.

· Develop the CadetNET platform strategy in line with CDS product strategy.

· Provide day-to-day leadership for the M365 Squad, setting priorities.

· Oversee the architecture of the CadetNET tenancy, including identity, security, networking, governance, and compliance.

· Work closely with the Product Owner to shape roadmaps, migration plans, and phased onboarding of cadet forces and user cohorts.

· Lead technical decision-making on tenant configuration, identity models, device management, security tooling, and information protection.

· Ensure compliance with MOD standards for security, accreditation, data protection, and Secure by Design.

· Establish and maintain platform standards for configuration, automation, documentation, and operational support.

· Oversee tenant configuration, user onboarding, domain management, and service configuration for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID, and Intune.

· Represent the M365 platform in wider CDS technical, security, and architecture forums.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

• Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
• Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
• 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
• Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
  • An additional five days of volunteering leave.
• Support for qualifications and personal development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Railcard (if you are eligible)
• A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 2359 hrs on Friday 20th March 2026.

Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 13th April 2026.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

About This Job

Are you an experienced mobile engineer who enjoys creating high quality applications that make a real difference to users? As the Mobile Application Engineering Lead within Cadet Digital Services, you will guide the technical delivery of our mobile platforms and ensure they remain secure, reliable and aligned with the needs of the cadet community.

You will work closely with our established Oracle APEX multi-disciplinary team, bringing your mobile expertise into a collaborative environment that already supports several digital services. Our current mobile applications are delivered as progressive web applications, and you will play a central role in shaping their future development. This may involve enhancing them within the progressive web application space or guiding their evolution into fully native mobile apps.

In this role you will lead the App Squad through the full development lifecycle, including design, build, testing, release and ongoing improvement. You will shape mobile architecture, set engineering standards and make important technical decisions. You will also work closely with the Product Owner and the Solutions Architect to transform user needs into high quality mobile services that support cadet activity across the United Kingdom.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex technical challenges and delivering secure and scalable applications, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of mobile technology across the Cadet Forces.

Responsibilities

· Lead the technical delivery of CDS mobile applications across their full lifecycle: design, build, test, release, and continuous improvement.

· Own and develop the mobile application strategy in line with CDS product strategy.

· Provide day-to-day leadership for the App Squad, setting priorities and standards.

· Design and oversee mobile application architecture, ensuring security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

· Work closely with the Product Owner to shape roadmaps, refine requirements, and plan delivery.

· Lead technical decision-making on frameworks, tooling, integration patterns, and deployment approaches for mobile services.

· Ensure compliance with MOD standards for security, accessibility, data protection, and Secure by Design.

· Establish and maintain coding standards, review practices, and quality gates for mobile development.

· Represent the mobile platform in wider CDS technical and architectural forums.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 2359 hrs on Friday 20th March 2026.

Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 13th April 2026.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

Ormside Mill Residential Centre Manager

Grade 7 Point 26 – 30, £34,795- £38,059. (Full Time 35 hours, Permanent)

Introduction

Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) is a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We’re dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for young people, especially those facing disadvantage, through exciting activities, outreach, and outdoor adventures. Our approach champions youth voice, inclusion, and building confidence and resilience. We offer outdoor education, including residentials at our own Ormside Mill site in Cumbria and other sites nationwide. Ormside Mill Residential Centre (ORC) is a unique and charming residential environment where children and young people can experience outdoor learning, personal development, and safe adventure. We aspire for ORC to be a centre of excellence in residential youth work.

Purpose of Role:

The Centre Manager is responsible for the effective leadership and management of Ormside Mill Residential Centre (ORC), including all Health and Safety, estate management, operations and bookings. The postholder will ensure high-quality, inclusive, and safe delivery of youth work activities, aligned with our organisational values and mission.

GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. All personal data will be processed in accordance with GDPR.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

• To support the CEO in the delivery of our mission, in line with our values and ambition.
• Oversee daily operations of Ormside Mill Residential Centre, ensuring high service standards and smooth handover/takeover procedures.
• Line manage staff associated with the centre, such as the grounds keeper, housekeeper and finance assistant.
• Manage and administer all bookings and reservations for the Ormside Mill Residential Centre, maintaining an organised and efficient system.
• Provide onsite ‘take over’ and ‘hand over’ arrangements for groups, including providing oversight of activities with freelance instructors etc.

Safety, Quality and Compliance

• To ensure they have up to date Safeguarding knowledge and to promote GMYF safeguarding culture.
• Responsible for safe, inclusive practice in all areas of ORC work, through supportive line management of key staff, user and contractor briefings and operations. Be responsible for compliance with health and safety regulations including Fire Safety, Legionella, Contractor Management, vehicle maintenance etc.
• Manage and complete documentation for inspections or quality marks such as AHOEC, Evolve, AALA Licence etc. ensuing readiness for audit and compliance, including supporting the Chief Instructor with kit management and storage.
• To be responsible for a detailed estates plan that sets out key compliance requirements and their successful management within a 12-month period and beyond.

Administration and Organisation

• Represent the organisation in external networks and partnerships related to residential and youth work, including building positive relationship with local residents.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to populate the forecast events and resource demand.
• To identify, submit and secure external funding to support our endeavours, via grants or individual benefactors.  
• To promote environmental sustainability, appropriate waste management and care for the environment.
• To be responsible for the production of regular and accurate reports such as the Annual Report, User Satisfaction reports, etc. 
• Responsible for the vetting, compliance and expectations for freelances staff, in line with GMYF values.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications & Technical Competence

• Current First Aid qualification or commitment to obtain within 3 months
• Relevant qualification in youth work, education, or a related field, with a focus on residential and youth centre management.
• Experience of working within AALA or similar regulatory frameworks.
• L3 Safeguarding qualification working with young people or commitment to obtain within 1 month

Experience

• Proven experience in developing and ensuring the quality of programmes and activities within residential centres.
• Excellent communication, IT, and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead an effective team.
• Experience of risk management and developing safe systems of work in residential and youth settings.
• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, including those facing disadvantage or additional barriers.
• Experience using data systems to manage bookings, track maintenance, and monitor programme outcomes.
• Experience using data systems to manage bookings, track maintenance, and monitor programme outcomes.
• Experience to manage the centre budget, reporting on time and accurately on all financial matters. 

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programmes.
• Confidence in decision-making, particularly in dynamic outdoor environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a youth work and multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and youth-centred practice.

DESIRABLE

• Hold a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, demonstrating a solid foundation in health and safety principles and practices.
• Completion of IOSH Managing Safely course or similar, equipping you with the essential skills to manage health and safety effectively within a residential centre and youth club environment.

Other Requirements

GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. If applicable, please detail your Visa status in your covering email. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.

• Closing date for applications: 13th March 2026
• Interview date: 18th March 2026
• Start date: As soon as possible

About Screen Share

Screen Share is the leading refugee digital inclusion charity in the UK. Our mission is to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a connected digital device and the skills to use it to achieve their goals. We provide devices, connectivity, digital skills support and IT repair training to refugees and asylum seekers who are digitally excluded — unlocking their access to education, employment, wellbeing, information and support services. By digitally including refugees, our support fosters agency and independence and allows refugees to rebuild their futures on their own terms.

This is a really exciting time to join Screen Share. Our new 2026–2030 strategy sets an ambitious vision: to scale our impact to reach 5,000 people annually; build a nationwide, integrated programme model across multiple cities; deepen our lived-experience leadership; and deliver a sustainable, circular-economy approach to device reuse. Every element of our work is guided by Responsibility, Sustainability, Equity, and Collaboration.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can bring significant programme expertise to a new challenge. You’ll sit at the heart of the organisation, be a collaborative “do-er” who leads inclusively and wants to add value from day one. We need someone who is excited by our mission and growth journey and can be flexible as we scale. We are looking for you to take ownership of programme delivery and development, lead the team effectively, and drive a high-impact social value offer for our clients and partners.

About the Role

The Director of Programmes is a new senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the integration, effectiveness, and evidence-based delivery of Screen Share's sector-leading programmes. The role sits at the heart of the charity and will oversee the development and execution of programmatic plans that deliver our new organisational strategy. It will oversee and advance our key programme areas, including digital access, digital skills, digital connectivity and IT repair.

The postholder will be responsible for the smooth running of our charitable programmes, managing staff and ensuring our monitoring and evaluation and safeguarding is of a high quality. They will work closely with the Head of Operations to ensure a high-quality and multi-faceted support product for thousands of refugees across the UK, managing risk and budgets accordingly. They will also work closely with the Head of Outreach to ensure we are communicating our social value proposition effectively. 

The Director of Programmes will play a crucial role in translating strategic objectives into clear operational outcomes, overseeing the performance of programme managers, and leading a collaborative approach to programme delivery across the organisation. They will also deputise for the CEO, ensuring strong organisational leadership as the charity continues to grow and mature. 

The Director of Programmes will also champion the integration of lived experience leadership throughout the organisation, ensuring that the perspectives and expertise of refugees and those with lived experience of digital exclusion are embedded within programme design, delivery, decision-making and strategic direction at Screen Share. 

The postholder will also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that safeguarding practices are fully integrated into all programme strands and that our safeguarding process and practices are up-to-date, understood and activated in an inclusive and trauma-informed way.

Please see the attached Appicant Pack for full information on the role's responsibilities. To view the pack, click the blue 'Apply' button. 

If you have any questions about the role or it’s scope, please feel free to get in touch. 

Recruitment Schedule

Advert Closes: Monday 9th March 2026

First Round Interview (online): 18th & 19th March 2026

Second Round Interview (In person): 25th and 26th March 2026

Our Approach to Recruitment

Screen Share is committed to building a fair, inclusive and equitable organisation where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We aim to make our recruitment process consistent, transparent and accessible.

As the leading charity supporting digital inclusion for refugees in the UK, we value diverse perspectives and especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of displacement and forced migration or digital exclusion

We involve clients from refugee backgrounds in our recruitment as part of inclusive and participatory hiring approaches.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process to remove barriers for disabled candidates.

Selection decisions are based on skills, experience, potential and values alignment, supported by a fair and transparent process.

If you don’t meet every requirement of the role but feel aligned and excited by our mission, we still encourage you to apply.

We want to hear from talented and driven people who share our commitment to inclusion, equity and meaningful social change.

About the Programmes Officer role:
This is your chance to sit at the heart of a pioneering national programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England.

As Programmes Officer, you’ll be part of the operational engine behind a complex, high-profile feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) – keeping delivery tight, evidence strong and nothing falling through the cracks. If you thrive on pace, precision and being the person who quietly makes big things happen, this might be the role for you. 

Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility RCT of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator Programmes.

This is a complex, multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience.

The Programmes Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the programme runs smoothly day to day. This is a technically demanding, detail-heavy role requiring excellent administration, strong initiative and the ability to anticipate what is needed next.

The Programmes Officer works closely and day-to-day with the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager and is a key part of the core delivery spine of the Kinship Navigator feasibility RCT.

The role provides structured operational, administrative and coordination support that enables the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager to maintain oversight of timelines, risks, dependencies and delivery quality.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working at pace, highly responsive to direction, and able to anticipate what the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager will need next in order to keep the programme running smoothly and evidence-ready.

Please note - we are looking for people who can start immediately ideally. This is due to the nature of the mobilisation and delivery timescales. 

Purpose of the role:
To support the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager in mobilising and delivering the Kinship Navigator feasibility RCT through exceptional administration, proactive coordination and anticipatory problem-solving.

You will act as a trusted operational support, ensuring systems, data, documentation and local engagement activity are accurate, well organised and up to date, allowing the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager to focus on delivery oversight, risk management and external accountability.

Key responsibilities:

Programme delivery and coordination

• Support mobilisation activities across all workstreams, ensuring actions, documentation and timelines are tracked and followed up.
• Maintain delivery plans, action logs and trackers using Asana.
• Support coordination of onboarding activities with local authorities and internal teams.
• Ensure all operational documents are version-controlled, accessible and kept up to date.
• Flag emerging issues, risks or capacity pressures early, with clear evidence.
  

Local authority engagement and ecosystem mapping

• Coordinate local engagement activity across participating local authorities, including planning, logistics and follow-up for local events.
• Map each local authority’s kinship care ecosystem, including statutory services, voluntary and community organisations, referral pathways and gaps in provision.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date local authority profiles and ecosystem maps.
• Ensure local intelligence is captured consistently and stored accessibly using agreed systems (e.g. Notion).

Outreach and local marketing support

• Support outreach and engagement activity by helping develop programme-specific marketing and engagement materials, working with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure alignment with Kinship’s brand and messaging.
• Adapt and manage local collateral for each participating local authority, ensuring materials are accurate, up to date and easy to use.
• Maintain clear version control and accessible storage of outreach materials, incorporating feedback from local partners where appropriate.
• Use Canva, Padlet and other agreed tools to adapt and produce local materials for events, Communities of Practice and local authority engagement.

Communities of Practice support

• Provide operational support to the Head of Programmes in coordinating Communities of Practice in each participating local authority.
• Support scheduling, logistics, materials and follow-up actions.
• Capture learning, actions and insights clearly and consistently.
• Support translation of local learning into insight for programme improvement and future scale-up.
  

Administrative excellence and anticipation

• Deliver a consistently high standard of administration across the programme.
• Maintain clear, structured and accurate records across all systems.
• Anticipate upcoming needs, deadlines and risks, taking initiative to address them early.
• Proactively prepare information, materials and updates without needing to be prompted.
• Act as a reliable operational anchor, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Anticipate the information, updates and preparation the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager will need to manage delivery effectively.
  

Data, systems and technical delivery

• Maintain accurate and timely data entry across Salesforce and related systems.
• Support data quality checks and evaluator requirements.
• Use Asana, Salesforce, Notion and Canva confidently and fluently.
• Support documentation, manualisation and knowledge management.
• Ensure systems are used consistently and to a high technical standard.

Coordination, reporting and communications

• Coordinate meetings, agendas, notes and follow-up actions.
• Support preparation of dashboards, updates and reports.
• Ensure information is shared clearly, accurately and on time.

How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Programmes Officer by sending a tailored CV and responding to these 4 questions below in the online application process. Please read the guidance notes in the job pack. 

Closing date is 9.30am on Weds 4 March, with interview in person on Tues 10 March 2026. 

1. Alignment to Kinship and the role: Why do you want to work for Kinship? And what can you bring to this role (think about the job specification)  

2. Programme coordination and administration: Tell us about a time you supported the delivery of a complex programme or project. What were your specific responsibilities, and how did you keep work organised and on track?  

3. Initiative: Describe a time when you spotted a potential issue, gap or risk before it became a problem. What did you notice, what action did you take, and what was the outcome? 

4. Digital systems and learning new tools: Give an example of a time you had to learn a new digital system or tool quickly to support delivery. What was the context, how did you learn it, and how did you use it in practice? 

What we offer you:

• Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
• ​30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
• Charity Worker Discounts. 

The Director of Programmes & Learning (DPL) provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for Amna’s programmes across all geographies, partners, and ecosystem levels. The DPL champions a culture of learning, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring that all programme strategies and initiatives are designed to advance Amna’s global mission.

Please note that compensation will be benchmarked and weighted according to the cost of living and market standards in the country where the candidate currently resides

Head of Programme Operations

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: The role can be based in London, United Kingdom, Abuja, Nigeria or Kigali, Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.

• UK: £68,000 - £74,000 per year with excellent benefits.
• Nigeria: NGN 64,968,462 – NGN 90,955,847 per year with excellent benefits. 
• Rwanda: RWF 73,661,730- RWF 89,738,798 per year with excellent benefits. 

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the Team

The Programme Operations team sits within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), operating in 17 countries in Africa and Asia. The team is a diverse and motivated group of 14+ people made up of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER), project design and management, and programme systems specialists. They support global operational excellence, PMER, risk management, donor compliance and performance assurance across WaterAid UK’s country and regional programmes. Working in partnership with regional and country leadership teams, the function provides technical oversight, systems development and operational support to strengthen programme delivery and organisational accountability.

About the Role

The Head of Programme Operations leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WaterAid’s international programme operations framework. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across programme operations, business management, systems, risk and compliance.

Key responsibilities include overseeing IPD business management processes, supporting financial planning and performance reporting, acting as a delegated focal point for operational risk, and providing senior troubleshooting support on complex operational and management challenges.

The role works in close partnership with Programme Funding to ensure operational readiness for new donor opportunities and effective grant start-up and close-out. It also leads operational assurance processes, strengthens compliance with donor and organisational requirements, and supports capacity strengthening across regional and country teams.

In this role, you will:

• Provide Programme Operations Leadership
• Lead IPD Business Management and Support
• Drive Collaboration, Risk and Performance
• Oversee Systems, Compliance and Assurance
• Lead Capacity Strengthening and Support

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in managing or overseeing large scale international programme operations in the INGO or development sector.
• Strong understanding of operational systems (finance, procurement, logistics, compliance) in multi country environments.
• Excellent relevant IT skills, primarily Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), but specifically relevant data systems that support high quality planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive organisational change collaboratively.
• Experience working in complex matrix structures across multiple cultures.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and systems thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor compliance and grant management processes.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Desirable:

• Experience in WASH, public health or community development sectors.
• Experience working with restricted and unrestricted funding portfolios.
• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with WaterAid UK’s operating model and countries of operation.

Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 3rd March 2026.   

How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are

determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a gifted and collaborative Training Lead to coordinate and ensure delivery of high‑quality training for clergy, licensed lay ministers and parish leadership teams across the diocese.

As the Training Lead, you will be a key member of the St Martha’s College (SMC) team. St Martha’s College is at the heart of ministerial formation within the diocese, bringing together a growing range of training pathways including Foundations in Ministry, Occasional Courses, IME2, CMD, Clergy Wellbeing, and leadership development. This role plays a vital part in ensuring these programmes are coordinated, accessible and effective.

The Role

Some of the Key Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the planning and delivery of high‑quality training for clergy and lay ministers across the diocese.
• Shape and maintain the diocesan One Training Plan, working closely with Mission Team colleagues and external providers.
• Respond to training needs emerging from the Parish Needs Process and Ministerial Development Reviews.
• Support CMD (Continuing Ministerial Development) by helping allocate training allowances and coordinating diocesan training events, including Bishop’s Study Days and conferences.
• Lead the development of St Martha’s new online learning portal and line‑manage the E‑Learning Coordinator.
• Build and maintain a network of external resources and providers to help direct individuals to appropriate training.
• Manage communications with parishes, clergy and chaplaincies to ensure training opportunities are clearly and effectively promoted.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is skilled in planning, coordinating and managing multiple activities to time and budget
• Has experience designing and delivering training programmes.
• Is highly organised, able to manage multiple activities and work to deadlines.
• Builds strong, credible relationships and works well with clergy, volunteers and colleagues.
• Is confident facilitating groups and communicating clearly.
• Is comfortable recruiting, coordinating and supporting Volunteers.
• Has excellent administrative skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understands church life and is committed to supporting ministry and mission.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Training Lead.  

Benefits of the role include:

· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector.

· A 10% non-contributory pension scheme

· Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.

· Employee assistance programme

· Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.  

This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.

A DBS Disclosure is not required for this role.

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. 

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying.

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the British Asian Trust to recruit an Associate Director of Programme Fundraising (maternity cover - 9 months), who will play a pivotal role in strategically leading fundraising across their institutional, trusts and foundations and strategic corporate partnership income streams.

Associate Director of Programme Fundraising
£80,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience
9 month maternity cover
London with hybrid working (2dpw onsite in their White City office)

The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering programmes tackling problems and inequalities in the areas of education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection and conservation in South Asia.

The scale and complexity of the challenges in South Asia demand innovative and ambitious approaches to tackling them. The British Asian Trust works in partnership with others to design and deliver programmes, raise funds and convene partnerships that combine new social finance tools, philanthropy and technology to deliver impact at scale.

The Associate Director of Programme Fundraising plays a critical role within this set up - leading and shaping the programme fundraising strategy to secure large scale partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations and strategic corporate partners. The position holds an integral central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders (in the London HQ and internationally), developing complex and compelling funding propositions while cultivating key donor relationships and ensuring the delivery of ambitious income targets. 

As Associate Director of Programme Fundraising you will lead a high-performing team of 6, with matrix management/collaboration with colleagues based in India and Pakistan, as an active member of the Fundraising Leadership team. 

The British Asian Trust operates a dynamic, impact-driven culture - requiring an individual with the technical skills and expertise to drive growth of these core income streams whilst delegating multiple competing priorities and navigating a complex funding environment.

About the role:

• Further develop and implement the programme fundraising strategy, focused on securing funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partners aligned with BAT's core programmatic areas. 
• Cultivate and manage key relationships with funders, influencers and wider relevant networks.
• Lead a high performing team, managing and delegating multiple competing priorities to balance organisational requirements for programme fundraising efficiently. 
• Further develop systems and processes that underpin programme fundraising, including prospect research, compliance, donor engagement, proposition development and reporting.
• Operate as an active and effective member of the Fundraising Leadership Team, collaborating with the Programme, Finance and Communications teams to align policies and processes. 

About You:

• A proven track record in programme fundraising, securing multi-million-pound funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations. 
• Experience in international development/social impact sectors with a strong understanding/wider awareness of outcome based fundraising models. 
• Team leader, with expertise of managing high-performing teams and delegating tasks effectively.
• An agile approach/"test and learn" mentality to adapt approaches/pivot activity as necessary within a dynamic environment and shifting donor priorities.
• Strong relationship manager, with expertise of engaging a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders (including high-value funders and in-country teams).

Deadline for CVs: Friday 6th March at 12pm

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Digital Transformation Lead 

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer 

Employment Status: Permanent, full-time/part-time (flexible) 

Location: Home-based 

Salary: £45k-£55k, plus excellent benefits 

Role purpose 

Adoption UK is undertaking a major digital transformation, initially focused on CRM and website development. We’re looking for a talented digital and data enthusiast to lead this transformation programme and subsequently oversee our ongoing digital development. This will be aligned to our strategy and preferred technology stack, and will include managing key relationships with our digital partners. 

You’ll refine and implement Adoption UK’s digital strategy, leading our digital transformation project to successful completion. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the project’s vision and scope meet the business and operational needs of the charity. The role includes direct line management of a Digital Manager and matrix project management of existing roles in data management and website content management. An important part of your role will be proactively identifying opportunities to integrate digital approaches into all current and upcoming projects. 

Digital is key to Adoption UK’s future, and this is a high profile role within the organisation. We’re looking for someone with experience of delivering change, who is an excellent communicator and a passionate digital advocate profile role within the organisation. We’re looking for someone with experience of delivering change, who is an excellent communicator and a passionate digital advocate. 

Background – our digital transformation 

Like many charities, we’ve historically developed our digital framework and footprint organically, with insufficient web and CRM integration and functionality, duplication, and data silos. This has resulted in data management and website capabilities that don’t fully meet our users’ needs. We’re addressing this by: 

• Investing in our customer facing platforms and data management systems, connecting all our divisions and services, and delivering integrated systems that provide a positive customer and stakeholder journey.facing platforms and data management systems, connecting all our divisions and services, and delivering integrated systems that provide a positive customer and stakeholder journey. 
• Developing the next generation of digitally accessible services. 
• Extending our inhouse digital capability to support continuous delivery. 

Key accountabilities 

• Lead the refinement and implementation of the charity’s digital strategy. 
• Lead a project team to successfully deliver change in line with the agreed project timeline. 
• Manage the governance and assurance framework for delivering our website and CRM digital transformation programme. 
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and with current and future digital partners. Use these networks to: 

1. Promote digitalfirst principles and best practice, and raise awareness of our work. 
2. Increase internal stakeholders’ understanding of the benefits and opportunities that digital approaches bring. 
3. Proactively identify opportunities to increase our digital capability and integrate digital into current and upcoming work. 

• Revise and deploy a performance assessment framework to track individual digital projects and ensure services comply with digital and data bestpractice standards. 
• Assess and report on Adoption UK’s digital and data maturity, ensuring compliance with data security standards. 
• Manage our external digital and IT partners, including contracts and performance monitoring. 

Essential criteria 

• A strong understanding of digital and technology trends, with experience implementing a Microsoft based technology stack based technology stack. 
• Experience in successfully delivering digital change projects. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or technical information clearly and simply. 
• Experience of building relationships with, engaging, and influencing internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Able to engage effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences. 
• Experience working at a senior level to deliver change or implement strategy. 
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changing circumstances and tight timelines. 

Desirable criteria 

• Experience of working in an organisation that uses agile development methodologies. 
• A strong understanding of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) principles and approach, and of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles, audit, and compliance. 

We’re recruiting a Training Lead (Employment Law)

Salary range: £38,000 - £40,000 FTE (per year, depending on accreditation and experience)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (2-month probation)

Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote for an exceptional candidate)

The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated employment law expert to  lead  our growing training programme, and support the wider development of the charity.

Over the last few years our legal teams have delivered a number of successful training and capacity building programmes to other advice charities and local authorities - from short teaser sessions, to in-depth programmes that walked attendees through the core pillars of employment law over the course of several weeks.

We are now looking for an experienced trainer to join the charity, drive the development and delivery of our new exciting training programme, and support the ongoing growth of the charity.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate part-time, flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break.

The role

This critical new role is an opportunity to build on our existing portfolio of workshops to develop a whole new line of work for the charity, working closely with the Deputy CEO and the Employment and Immigration legal teams. We are looking for a passionate self-starter, with strong legal expertise in employment, and experience of developing and delivering high-impact and engaging training sessions. 

About you

We seek an employment law expert who has a passion for training and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for:

● Qualified solicitor or barrister, eligible to practise in England and Wales.

● Experience in developing training or professional development materials

● Experience in delivering compelling and accessible legal training or workshops (internal or external)

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Knowledge of, and empathy with, the backgrounds and experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.

Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter by the end of Sunday, March 1st  and don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries about this opportunity.

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of Senior Graphic Designer to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

As a key member of the Creative Content team, the Senior Graphic Designer will lead on and produce all aspects of creative design and branded materials. Responsible for ensuring heightened creativity and brand consistency, the Graphic Designer will act as a brand guardian, leading creativity across the organisation to elevate IR’s brand.

The Graphic Designer will lead on creating engaging designs for a variety of briefs from ideation through to concepts development, design and final creative products for Islamic Reliefs fundraising, marketing, advocacy, UK programmes campaigns and initiatives. 

They are responsible for producing a diverse range of high-quality, innovative, and engaging digital and print materials that showcase IR’s progressive humanitarian work both nationally and internationally.

The role involves creating and developing visual assets across multiple channels, including direct mail packs, posters, leaflets, project booklets, fundraising materials and emergency appeal communications, social media graphics, digital ads, event marketing materials, advocacy campaign assets, website visuals, and published reports. The post holder will also occasionally support video production for campaigns.

This position requires a strong combination of creativity and technical expertise to deliver and coordinate all aspects of design work. The successful candidate will be comfortable working to tight deadlines, consistently delivering high-quality outputs that align with IRUK brand guidelines.

The successful candidate must have:

• A qualification or relevant experience in Graphic Design
• Proven experience of producing designs from ideation, concepts through to final creative assets
• Experience in storyboarding and presenting ideas creatively
• Proven experience in producing graphic design assets for all digital and print platforms including direct mail packs, magazines, and print reports
• Experience in producing varied graphic design assets for digital ads
• Experience in developing and elevating brand identity through multiple design projects
• Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders and clients
• Be artistic in producing graphically animated sequences
• Creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent research skills to successfully market products aimed at IR’s diverse donor base
• Excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to plan own work, and establish and maintain monitoring systems
• Excellent ability to work on multiple design briefs and meet deadlines
• Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond effectively to requests for briefs and deadlines
• Co-operative and supportive team player with an ability to work within cross organisational teams
• Specialist knowledge of using graphic design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of PC and Mac platforms
• Commitment to working within the principles of equal opportunities
• Ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings/training involving overnight stays
• Empathy with the aims, goals and values of IRUK, and a commitment to support delivery to meet these

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Salary: £38,346 -£42,544 per annum (depending on experience and skill level)

Contract length: Permanent

Location: Remote/ Hybrid – Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working.

Responsible to: Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers

About Thames21

Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. 

Diversity at Thames21

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.

 Purpose of the job

To drive forward Thames21’s ‘Thames Valley’ (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices.

The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes.

• Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk.
• Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners.
• Plant 30,000 trees annually.
• Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring.
• Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts.

The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management.

Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21’s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments.

Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management.  You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas.

Tasks include:

 · Programme Development & Integration

Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21’s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams.

 · Funding & Financial Management

Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives.

· Project & Risk Management

Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success.

· Team Leadership & Staff Development

Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements.

 · Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders.

 · Technical & Farm Advisory Support

Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities.

· Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy

Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management.

 · Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects.

 · Information & Data Management

Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability.

· Promotion & Communications

Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21’s work to broader audiences.

 Other Duties

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.