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Location: Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements and regular travel
Contract: Fixed term role to 31 March 2028. Full time,37 hours per week
Salary range: Starting salary from £35,502 per annum
Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?
Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. PACT is an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality. We are proud of our four successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.
We are looking for an Adoption Support Education Advisor to join our Reading team.
Our Adoption Support Education Advisor will work in PACT’s adoption support service and support our Lead Specialist Education Worker in the implementation and development of our Early Education Pathways pilot project for a fixed term period to March 2028 to:
· foster positive and effective relationships between schools, educational and other professionals and adoptive families
· contribute to meeting the objectives of the pilot project, maintaining delivery momentum, data quality and consistency to ensure the project’s success
About you:
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience of training and education ideally within a primary school setting. You’ll have an understanding of the needs of looked after children and child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development.
You’ll hold a degree (or equivalent), and professional qualification/s preferably in education (or related field). With great organisational and communication skills, you’ll be adept at managing assigned project deliverables to agreed timelines to ensure the pilot project’s success.
You will make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
For further information and details on how to apply and contact details for an informal conversation, please visit our website.
Closing date: 4pm Friday 10 July 2026
We look forward to hearing from you.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and may close the vacancy earlier than stated.
Please do not submit your CV; only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.
PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5-year period.
All opportunities are based in the UK.
Other relevant roles you may have experience of could include: Designated Teacher for LAC/PLAC, Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Adoption Support Advisor, Specialist Education Advisor, Education Advisor, Adoption Teaching Advisor, Education Psychologist, Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Virtual School, Virtual School Head, SENDCO, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, SEND, SEND Educational Advisor, Primary School Pastoral Care Lead.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lightyear Foundation is looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance and Administration Manager to join our small, friendly and disablility charity.
This is a varied home-based role at the heart of the organisation, leading on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, while also supporting governance, HR administration, CRM management, organisational systems and the smooth running of the charity.
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Salary: £26,300 - £32,800 FTE, depending on skills and experience
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Hours: 21 hours per week, worked flexibly.
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Location: Home-based, UK
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Contract: Permanent, part-time
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Closing date: 26th June 2026
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Interviews: 9th and/or 13th July 2026
We are committed to genuine flexible working and recognise that talented people balance work alongside caring responsibilities, disability-related needs, and other commitments. While the role is contracted at 21 hours per week, additional paid hours may be available by mutual agreement, offering opportunities to increase earnings as the organisation continues to grow.
As a disabled-led charity, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people. Joining Lightyear Foundation is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national charity, help shape our systems and operations, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across the UK.
We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.
What we offer
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Genuine flexible and remote working.
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Opportunities to develop your skills and take ownership of key organisational systems and processes.
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The opportunity to be part of a supportive, disabled-led organisation.
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A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people.
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28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
More details on our website.
Breaking break down barriers to disabled and neurodivergent children and young people taking part in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Placement Manager to join our Business Commissioning and Placements Team. This role of Placement Manager is key to the successful management of children’s placements across school residential, neurorehabilitation and community rehabilitation services (UK and International).
You will provide centralised administrative support during a child’s placement, coordinating effective and timely communications between internal and external stakeholders from pre-admission through to discharge.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
This role is not open for sponsorship.
Role Requirements
- Work in collaboration with the Senior Placement Managers and multidisciplinary team to manage the child’s pathway from the time they are accepted for admission, through their care pathway and discharge.
- Work with Senior Placement Managers and Senior Business Development & Commissioning Manager to ensure the package and contract issued to funders is appropriate for the child’s needs and is regularly reviewed to ensure the care needs.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams across school and child and family services to ensure that all clinical and contractual requirements for the child are comprehensively managed.
- Escalate complex and unresolved issues for support to ensure a positive outcome.
- Ensure the parents/guardians, multidisciplinary team are aware pre-admission and throughout the admission of the arrangements for the admission, including length of stay and discharge plans.
- Take on the lead role for discharge coordination for children and young people accessing neurorehabilitation and step-down placements. Proactively plan discharges including liaison with multiagency teams required to take over care. Where appropriate, chairing discharge planning meetings.
For more detail, please see the Duties and Responsibilities in the candidate briefing pack.
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July 2026
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
Terms and Conditions
As a charity organisation independent of the NHS, we do not follow Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Consequently, we are unable to take into account NHS incremental dates or continuous service for salary, annual leave, or related entitlements such as absence pay at the point of recruitment. Whilst we do not directly match NHS terms, we offer a competitive salary and a range of staff benefits.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music groups. We represent over 3,900 groups comprising around 200,000 musicians of all types, genres and abilities.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role at the heart of Making Music’s growth.
As Marketing and Communications Director, you will lead how we attract, retain and engage our members, with a strong focus on digital acquisition, including SEO. You will sit on the senior management team and play a key role in shaping organisational strategy and overall impact.
Success in this role will be measured through:
- Membership growth and retention
- Engagement with services
- Income generation
- Brand reach and visibility
You will manage the Marketing and Communications team, made up of Communications and Engagement Manager (5dpw), Content Manager (4dpw) and Communications Coordinator (2.5dpw)
Key Priorities (First 12 Months)
- Grow membership through digital acquisition (including SEO)
- Improve website conversion and the member journey
- Develop a clear, insight-led marketing strategy
- Strengthen brand visibility and reach
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of Spear’s operations, combining executive support, office coordination, and event planning. You will support our Senior Leadership Team, while taking on key cultural and administrative responsibilities across the Wider Leadership Team and organisation. Perfect for a highly organised, proactive people-person, you'll keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a vibrant culture dedicated to equipping young people to overcome barriers to employment and achieve their potential.
Key information:
- Salary: £28,000
- Location: Hammersmith, Office-Based
- Contract: One Year Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to renew
- Part-Time, 3 days a week with flexibility to work this across 4 days if wanted
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Closing date: Friday 3rd July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Remarkably efficient with high attention to detail and strong organisational skills; someone who is self-motivated and likes to achieve results.
- High emotional intelligence with evidence of a clear understanding of how to use telephone, email, written and verbal communication to build strong working relationships.
- At least two years’ experience working in an administrative role, including direct contact with senior leaders.
- A proactive forward planner with an ability to anticipate needs ahead of time and work well under pressure.
- Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature and flexible approach to work and work relationships.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Engagement Partner London
Location of work: London, must live within the M25. This post holder will be based at home and will deliver a hybrid model of engagement, combining in-person visits to schools and other establishments within an allocated local area with remote engagement.
The role will require regular local travel, including some early morning breakfast visits, and irregular travel throughout the UK with minimal overnight stays. A full driver’s licence and use of a vehicle is required or access to TFL.
Contract type: Term time only
We have two roles available:
1 x 35 hours per week, term time only, permanent role
1x 35 hours, term time only, fixed term maternity cover (September 2026- July 2027)
Salary: £31,500 FTE (will be pro rata for Term time only working pattern)
BACKGROUND
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to champion and provide nourishing breakfasts that help children and young people learn and thrive. The latest research suggests that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five children don’t have enough to eat.
When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage their emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast makes a difference to 350,000 children and young people every school day, providing a nutritious and filling breakfast each school morning. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma.
We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which capitalises on market changes and government commitments to scale our work, while redefining breakfast spaces not just as places to eat, but as places to thrive
JOB PURPOSE
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The Engagement Partner will be responsible for delivering both face to face and remote engagement with schools, teachers, children and young people, and their wider communities within an allocated area. The role will support schools with the setup, rollout and continuous improvement of breakfast provision, and engage with school communities to educate on the importance of breakfast on learning, enabling increased uptake in a barrier and stigma free way by optimising provision and encouraging reach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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To develop strong relationships with supported schools in the allocated area, enabling, preserving, embedding, enhancing and extending stigma- and barrier-free breakfast provision through a combination of in person and remote engagement.
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To educate and engage the wider school community, including teachers, parents and children and young people, on the importance of breakfast and the implications of hunger as a barrier to learning through assemblies, staff meetings, online support, virtual and in-person events, and regional events throughout the academic year.
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To engage with the wider community, both in person and remotely, to advocate for the importance of breakfast, promote the work being delivered in existing schools, and support Magic Breakfast’s campaigning and advocacy strategy and plans.
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To support supporter visits, volunteering activity, funder engagement and any related requirements, both in person and remotely.
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To enable, support and provide feedback on new ways of working, trials and innovations.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to thrive.
Please see the attachments for our job pack
Please visit our website for more information
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team.
Shortlisting: W/C 29th June
Interview 1: W/C 6th July
Interview 2 and Informal Panel: W/C 13th July
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Are you a digital product leader who enjoys balancing strategy with delivery, user needs with organisational priorities, and long-term vision with day-to-day execution?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking for a Senior Website Manager to lead the evolution of one of our most important digital products. Our website is much more than a website - it is where supporters discover our work, fundraisers find inspiration, donors take action, and people learn about the difference their support makes to seriously ill children and their families.
This is a high-profile role sitting within our Performance Marketing and Digital Engagement team, with responsibility for shaping the future of the charity’s digital experience. We’re looking for someone who can think strategically about where we need to go, while also being comfortable rolling up their sleeves to help make it happen.
You’ll lead the website product roadmap, drive continuous improvement across supporter journeys and work across a wide range of teams including Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Technology, Data and external partners. Success in this role comes from being able to flex between strategic planning, stakeholder management, product ownership, user experience, optimisation and delivery.
No two days are likely to look the same. One day you might be facilitating roadmap discussions with senior stakeholders, the next analysing user behaviour, shaping an SEO strategy, reviewing backlog priorities with developers or testing new approaches to improve conversion and supporter engagement.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together around a shared vision, navigating complexity and making confident decisions based on evidence, user needs and organisational priorities. Someone who can challenge constructively, build consensus and help teams focus on what will create the greatest value for our supporters and the organisation.
Salary
The salary for this role is £51,000 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Note – this job is known internally as Senior Product Manager – Website.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic vision, roadmap and ongoing development of the charity website, ensuring it supports supporter needs, fundraising objectives and organisational priorities.
- Own the website product backlog, balancing long-term improvements, business priorities, technical considerations and user experience enhancements.
- Work closely with Technology teams, developers, analysts, content specialists and external partners to scope, prioritise and deliver digital improvements through agile ways of working.
- Champion a user-centred approach, using insight, research, testing and data to improve supporter journeys and digital experiences.
- Lead website optimisation activity, including experimentation, A/B testing, user research and conversion improvement initiatives.
- Drive the GOSH’s SEO strategy, ensuring content and technical improvements support sustainable growth and discoverability.
- Build strong relationships across Fundraising, Communications, Marketing and Technology teams, helping align priorities and bring stakeholders together around shared goals.
- Translate organisational needs and supporter insight into clear product outcomes, user stories and prioritised delivery plans.
- Manage website performance, governance, accessibility and compliance, ensuring the platform remains secure, effective and fit for purpose.
- Lead and develop a small team while building digital capability across the organisation through guidance, training and best practice.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Significant experience managing websites, digital products or digital platforms in a complex environment.
- Strong product management experience, including roadmap development, backlog management and prioritisation.
- Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholder groups, with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Strong understanding of user-centred design, digital optimisation and supporter or customer journey development.
- Experience using analytics, user research and insight to inform decisions and improve performance.
- Strong SEO knowledge and experience developing strategies that drive growth and visibility.
- Experience working with software engineers, technology teams and external suppliers to deliver digital products and improvements.
- Ability to move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, adapting to changing priorities and organisational needs.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience leading and developing teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
This is a varied and high-impact role where you’ll help shape how people experience GOSH Charity online—from the first moment they discover us to the actions they take to support seriously ill children and their families.
You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, lead digital transformation, improve supporter experiences and work with a wide range of talented colleagues across the organisation. If you enjoy solving problems, bringing people together and creating digital experiences that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
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Job title: Team and Office Administrator
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Office
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Contract term: One-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £23,300 - £25,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and membership society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health since 1907. As a learned society we have a long legacy of work in global health and work to balance traditional values with a modern approach.
Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world through increased access to greater equity in global health care. Through our activities we help further our members’ and Fellows’ careers. We also bring together their collective knowledge and use our own expertise to achieve change within the sector.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as Team and Office Administrator, effectively supporting the small but busy RSTMH Team by providing proactive and comprehensive support across our key areas of work.
The role will require someone who preferably has some experience of providing support and administration to a busy team and office, preferably within the charity/not-for-profit sector, who is flexible, has excellent time management and prioritisation skills, and is able work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be working across various RSTMH activities, including membership, journals, events, grants, and communications; therefore, they will need to be efficient and organised, with strong computer skills and a professional outlook.
Please note: This is a London based role and will be office-based. This is not available as a remote job.
The Role:
As Administrative Assistant RSTMH, your duties will include:
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships across RSTMH
- Ensuring that all general, email, telephone and written enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly
- Supporting with the management of the RSTMH office and office processes, ensuring the space is kept clean and presentable, monitoring stock levels and assisting the team with office maintenance tasks
- Undertaking electronic and paper filing, and maintain filing systems appropriately
- Assisting with the management and promotion of the RSTMH meeting room
- Supporting with general administration across all RSTMH areas of work
- Supporting on the website by uploading and editing content through the CMS
- Helping create and send the fortnightly member newsletter and the monthly non-member newsletter
- Responsibility for the general administration and upkeep of RSTMH’s online opportunities platform, grow
- Assisting with enquiries from current and prospective members in a professional, timely manner, and to agreed service targets.
- Working proficiently across RSTMH platforms, including Editorial Manager, CiviCRM and Benefactor
- Assisting in international travel planning, including identifying travel options, creating visa support letters and sourcing accommodation for the team and/or RSTMH contacts
- Carrying out desk research as and when required
- Ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed to a high standard
- Participating in team meetings, planning and initiatives
- Assisting in any administrative tasks to support the team and wider RSTMH community
- To undertake any other reasonable tasks as could be expected of a Administrative Assistant
Essential Technical Skills:
- Ability to manage a diverse set of priorities and meet deadlines to a consistently high standard
- Capacity to set up and maintain administrative processes and office systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of delivering great customer service
- Experience of being responsible for initiating, planning, and developing own areas of work
- High computer literacy and confidence with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to adapt to new platforms
- Exceptional use of written and spoken English
- Experience providing administration support, preferably in an office environment
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work with a wide range of people whilst presenting a professional image on behalf of RSTMH
- Ability to be calm under pressure and help build a collaborative team culture
- Flexibility and willingness to work under own initiative
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Willingness to undertake other responsibilities and an eagerness to learn
- A demonstrated commitment to and interest in the aims and objectives of RSTMH
Desirable Skills:
- Filing experience
- Experience of working with databases
- Professional, polite and confident telephone manner
- Experience of working in events
- Experience of communicating with diverse audiences across multiple platforms, including email, phone, and in-person engagement at events.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident team player looking to enhance their administration and communication skills, and a great introduction to the global health community.
Please submit your application by 12 July 2026.
N.B. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they submit, and so may close recruitment before the deadline.
To apply for the role of Team and Office Administrator, please click the apply button.
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
No agencies please
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity, working to ensure that every child has 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports about 3,500 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 180 local and national businesses. The volunteer task is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
We have set ourselves ambitious targets and want to support 3,900 children by 2026/27, so this role, with responsibility for communicating and maintaining relationships with our existing corporate partners, will be crucial to ensuring that we have sufficient volunteers and support to achieve this target.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the Role
Chapter One is seeking a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Communications Officer, reporting to our Marketing & Communications Manager, to support the delivery of excellent communications and content for our growing portfolio of corporate partners. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Marketing & Communications teams, you will coordinate partner communications activity, managing workflows, timelines, approvals and follow-up to ensure a smooth and positive partner experience.
You will build strong relationships with corporate partners across our partnership tiers, acting as a key point of contact where appropriate and helping to identify and develop engaging stories, case studies and content opportunities. You will create tailored communications for partners, including internal announcements, intranet content and employee-facing materials, ensuring messaging is aligned with partner needs and Chapter One’s mission.
This is a new role within Chapter One and is an opportunity for an early career professional to learn about charity partnership communications in a dynamic charity which is flexible and agile.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the primary coordinator for corporate partnership communications and content, managing workflow, timelines, follow-up and sign-off.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners across the Platinum, Gold, Silver and other partnership tiers, acting as their main point of contact where appropriate.
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Proactively identify, gather, and develop stories, case studies, and other content opportunities from across the corporate partnership base.
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Draft bespoke content for individual corporate partners on request — for example, internal announcements, intranet copy, or employee-facing campaign materials.
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Work closely with the Marketing & Communications and Corporate Partnerships teams to ensure content is aligned with the corporate partner journey and that sign-off processes run smoothly.
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Support the production of corporate partner impact reports, award entries, and a content and asset library relevant to corporate partners.
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Maintain accurate records of corporate partner activity, approvals, preferences and key communications.
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Contribute to improving processes, workflows and consistency across corporate partnership communications activity.
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Represent Chapter One professionally in all partner interactions.
General Responsibilities
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Attend online and in-person meetings and relevant team sessions to support collaboration, communication and delivery of Chapter One’s activities.
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Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communication and Corporate Partnerships teams as required.
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Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring content requests, approvals and partner communications are delivered in a timely and organised way.
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Support the maintenance and organisation of corporate partnership resources, including content libraries, assets and shared team materials.
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Represent Chapter One professionally at meetings, events and partner interactions, demonstrating commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.
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Undertake other duties as required to support the delivery of Chapter One’s objectives.
We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:
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Strong relationship-builder, confident working with a range of partners and stakeholders.
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Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a reliable approach to follow-up and record-keeping.
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A clear and adaptable communicator, able to write well for different audiences and channels.
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Proactive and self-starting, with an eye for stories, content opportunities and ways to improve how things work.
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Process-minded and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
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A collaborative team player, happy working across teams and with shared sign-off processes.
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Calm and flexible under pressure, able to exercise good judgement and handle sensitive information with discretion.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
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Detail your relevant experience, including clear examples.
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Tell us about a specific example of a piece of work you were responsible for - a relationship, a project, a piece of content - that wasn't going as planned. What did you do, and what would you do differently? We will expect you to talk about this at the interview.
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Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a covering letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
N.B. Shortlisting is likely to take place from 29/06/2026. Stage 1 interviews are planned for 08/07/2026 and 09/07/2026 with successful applicants being invited to a second interview between 15/07/2026 - 16/07/2026. These dates have been scheduled based on the recruiting team’s availability, however we will make every effort to accommodate alternative requests where possible.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
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Reporting to: Associate Director, Policy and Impact
Location: Central London / Hybrid working (twice a week in the office)
Salary Range: £56,500 - £58,500
Length of Contract: 12 Months
We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.
The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.
Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Role Summary
The relationship between careers education and broader education, skills and socio-economic policy remains vitally important. The Senior Policy Manager will report to the Associate Director, Policy and Impact and play a key role in:
- Leading and contributing to policy and strategy that support CEC’s strategic objective to influence on behalf of careers education to help every young person find their best next step.
- Influencing CEC’s policy response to government priorities related CEC’s agenda including in education reform, NEET prevention, raising awareness and supporting take-up of vocational and technical options, and supporting young people with additional needs.
The post holder will:
- Bring together evidence from a range of sources and turn complex information into clear, structured advice and options to create evidence-based policy positions.
- Offer knowledge and experience of areas related to CEC’s work, including intersection with education, skills and youth employment.
- Be a highly effective writer with experience of leading on high impact reports and responses to inquiries and consultations.
- Confidently develop strong, supportive relationships with Whitehall policy makers and peers across the sector.
- Help connect policy development to corporate affairs and strategic communications to ensure that CEC can amplify great practice and insight to drive impact for young people.
The post sits within the Policy & Impact team as part of CEC’s Strategy & Communications directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
Support CEC representation at senior levels externally.
Develop CEC’s policy and impact positions, ensuring accuracy and fair representation of progress and opportunities within the careers system, with a focus on:
- Evidence – Filling evidence gaps and understanding of what works, working closely with impact and insight colleagues to analyse and present evidence.
- Influence – Shaping coherent, innovative, high quality and connected solutions to government priorities which amplify and embed the infrastructure and role of CEC.
- Proactive coordination – Leading internal and external efforts to identify opportunities and connect programmes and projects to amplify CEC’s mission, for example on NEET prevention or skills pipelines.
Essential Criteria (see job description):
- Demonstrable skills at converting policy to impact including proven experience of working on strategic implementation of skills policy and good practice in education engagement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including building effective relationships and excellent writing skills.
- Sound programme and project management skills: proactive, organised and able to run effective policy development processes, with clear outcomes.
TO APPLY: Please complete the online application form, on our website, including a copy of your most recent CV, removing any personal details (i.e. name, DOB, address) and a report or publication you have led on, highlighting how you used evidence to inform policy.
For more information and to apply, visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: 28th June 2026
*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE SUITABLE APPLICATIONS*
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.
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Job Title: Youth Intervention Officer (Rushcliffe)
Reporting to: Youth Intervention Manager
Role Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and organised individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.
Do you have the creativity, drive and leadership skills to help us deliver our life changing youth intervention programme Positive Futures?
We are looking for a Youth Intervention Officer that can deliver our transformative flagship projects in Rushcliffe, your role will be hands-on, dynamic, and deeply rewarding.
We are all about helping young people build confidence and empower them to achieve their very best. If you’re passionate, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to have you on board.
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced disclosure checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
- To deliver and assist in the development of the Positive Futures project, with the overarching aim of using youth work and sport to engage ‘at-risk’ young people in order to identify and support their individual needs and steer them towards education, training and employment.
- To develop trusted professional relationships with young people to steer them to alternative positive outcomes through interventions, workshops and open access sport.
- This role will involve a mix of working in schools and in the community, both within the day and evenings to work with local young people.
- To support the Youth Intervention Manager to plan, organise and deliver a range of workshops, sports activities and community outreach programmes and events that work towards achieving all KPI targets set within the Rushcliffe Borough Council Service Level Agreement
- Act as a key contact point for referral partners to ensure regular updates on young people’s progress are shared.
- To undertake administrative duties including day to day management of:
o Activity registers.
o Provide regular monitoring and evaluation of delivery.
o Ensure all notes and timeline events are recorded per individual on Upshot.
o Regularly collect surveys that will assist in providing evidence for impact of delivery to funding partners.
o Gathering of ASDAN accreditation evidence to be submitted.
- To ensure all relevant Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to.
- To support our young people within educational settings, specifically around behaviour interventions and working with those on the edge of exclusion, truanting and developing poor behaviour traits.
- Work in unison with the Youth Intervention Manager to identify new potential partnerships and to manage existing ones through partner delivery and meetings.
- Build aspirations, recognising poor behaviours, create schemes of work specific to each young person and signpost into further diversionary activities.
- To support the reduction of youth crime and ASB within each of the three targeted areas in Rushcliffe (Cotgrave, East Leake and West Bridgford).
- To provide signposting and advocacy for young people and families needing to access other services.
· Work closely with the Safeguarding Manager to gain advice and report any safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the Positive Futures Programme. Support the review of a safeguarding reporting process.
2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE
· Lead on the development of the Ambassadors programme delivery across all three target areas (West Bridgford, Cotgrave and East Leake), working towards:
o Designing and delivery of a leadership ASDAN accreditation
o Delivery of fundraising events with young leaders
o Delivery of community events with young leaders
o Work with Ambassadors to become a local voice for the project.
· Identify and establish partnership with local voluntary youth groups, leisure and sports clubs to support the Ambassador programme.
3. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Club recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination.
The Club will seek to promote the principles of equality and diversity in all its dealings with employees, workers, job applicants, clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, recruitment agencies and the public.
All employees and those who act on the Club’s behalf are required to adhere to this policy when undertaking their duties or when representing the Club in any other guise.
4. SAFEGUARDING
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the ECB requirements to ensure that all children participating in Cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.
5.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Contribute as part of the Positive Futures Team in achieving the overall KPI’s agreed with Rushcliffe Borough Council (Attached document)
- Deliver individual targets set by the Youth Intervention Manager that relate to your specific role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Youth Intervention Officer (Hucknall)
Reporting to: Youth Intervention Manager
Role Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and organised individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.
Do you have the creativity, drive and leadership skills to help us deliver our life changing youth intervention programme Positive Futures?
We are looking for a Youth Intervention Officer that can deliver our transformative flagship projects in Hucknall, your role will be hands-on, dynamic, and deeply rewarding.
We are all about helping young people build confidence and empower them to achieve their very best. If you’re passionate, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to have you on board.
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced disclosure checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
- To support the Youth Intervention Manager to plan, organise and deliver the Positive Futures Hucknall project, and work towards achieving all KPI targets set within the Holgate Academy Partnership Agreement.
- To support our young people within educational settings, specifically around behaviour interventions and working with those on the edge of exclusion, truanting and developing poor behaviour traits.
- To develop trusted professional relationships with young people to steer them to alternative positive outcomes through interventions, workshops and open access sport and to build aspirations.
- Work in unison with the Youth Intervention Manager to identify new potential partnerships and to manage existing ones through partner delivery and meetings.
- Act as a key contact point for referral partners to ensure regular updates on young people’s progress are shared.
- To provide signposting and advocacy for young people and families needing to access other services.
- To ensure all relevant Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to.
- Work closely with the Safeguarding Manager to gain advice and report any safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the Positive Futures Programme. Support the review of a safeguarding reporting process.
- To deliver and assist in the development of the Positive Futures project, with the overarching aim of using youth work and sport to engage ‘at-risk’ young people in order to identify and support their individual needs and steer them towards education, training and employment.
- To undertake administrative duties including day to day management of:
- Activity registers.
- Provide regular monitoring and evaluation of delivery.
- Ensure all notes and timeline events are recorded per individual on Upshot.
- Regularly collect surveys that will assist in providing evidence for impact of delivery to funding partners.
- Gathering of ASDAN accreditation evidence to be submitted.
2. SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
- Support the Youth Intervention Manager to create impact reports throughout the project through collecting relevant evidence and statistics to highlight impact of the project.
- To work in partnership with Holgate Academy and its feeder Primary schools to work with young people identified by Nottinghamshire Virtual Schools who have, or have previously had social care involvement through Child Protection Plans or Child in Need plans.
- Work in collaboration with Holgate to identify those in need of intervention support and to create bespoke intervention packages for each referred 1:1 individual and support around key concerns / reason of initial referral.
- Support referred young people in both 1:1 intervention and group workshops through transition from Primary school to Secondary school, those struggling to engage positively in school, have formed concerning behaviour patterns and/or safeguarding concerns.
- Provide termly updates on individuals engaging with the project schools / referring agencies.
- Work in collaboration with external supporting organisations attached to individual participants (Social Care, Police etc).
- Plan, coordinate and deliver 3 x days (4 hours per day) of activity per week during school holidays.
- Support in peer and adult relationship repair where necessary.
- Provide suppOrt to young people to engage in further activities external to school within the local community.
3. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Club recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination.
The Club will seek to promote the principles of equality and diversity in all its dealings with employees, workers, job applicants, clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, recruitment agencies and the public.
All employees and those who act on the Club’s behalf are required to adhere to this policy when undertaking their duties or when representing the Club in any other guise.
4. SAFEGUARDING
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the ECB requirements to ensure that all children participating in Cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.
5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Contribute as part of the Positive Futures Team in achieving the overall KPI’s agreed with Nottinghamshire Virtual Schools and Holgate Academy.
· Deliver individual targets set by the Youth Intervention Manager that relate to your specific role
6. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
- Experience of youth work with young people.
- Experience of planning, delivering, evaluating and recording programmes.
- Experience of producing a collection of evidence and information using a range of methods.
- Experience of enabling the engagement and participation of young people.
- Experience of work that celebrates diversity and challenges discriminatory attitudes and behaviours.
- Experience of addressing health and safety / safeguarding concerns involving young people.
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of working in partnership with schools to support students.
- Understanding the context of youth work and the issues and developments arising within it.
- Understanding of the professional conduct required of a youth worker inside and outside of work, and the importance of maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour.
- Knowledge of youth intervention practices to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.
- Ability to work towards set targets and contribute to performance outcomes as part of the Positive Futures team.
- Takes an active role in managing risk, health and safety, and safeguarding issues.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work in partnership with both community stakeholders and schools.
- Holds a Level 3 JNC Youth Work qualification, or a Level 2 with a willingness to work towards Level 3.
- Current First Aid qualification.
- Safeguarding Children & Young People training.
- Outgoing, friendly and supportive, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Passionate, reliable and dependable.
- Willing to be accountable for own work and performance.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel to multiple sites/venues across Nottinghamshire to deliver activities and interventions.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check.
- Contributes to the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Positive Futures project (Hucknall).
DESIRABLE
- Experience of early intervention and support work with young people.
- Experience of using the power of sport to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.
- Good understanding of relevant personnel policies and procedures.
- Experience of working within a budget throughout a set delivery cycle.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating a project’s impact.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Positive Futures Programme.
- Knowledge and understanding of working with young people who are on a child protection plan and/or known to social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASDAN accreditations.
- Level 2 Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Governing Body coaching qualifications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours (0.8 FTE) where possible).
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, E8. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office.
The Vacancy
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will act as a driving force behind our credibility and impact across key policy areas, working to influence national policy development and decision making and help enshrine good practice in law. It will also grow our presence in the sector as thought leaders, drawing on a range of evidence to take richer and deeper positions on the solutions needed to bring improvements.
This position will ensure that robust policy development is translated into effective public affairs and influencing strategies, ensuring that solutions to complex policy issues are understood and acted upon by decision-makers. The role will manage and deliver key elements of NCB’s core work across policy and public affairs, lead the delivery of funded projects and provide robust project management, and actively contribute to project proposals and income generation.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 08:00am, Monday 6th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
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PROJECT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Brand-new operations and project role with Free to Fly, supporting expectant mothers affected by domestic abuse to build safe, independent futures.
Location: Hybrid – Hope Centre, Portsmouth, plus networking and field work
Free to Fly exists to break cycles of abuse for future generations by raising awareness of domestic abuse and supporting mums-to-be on their journey to safety and independence. Through compassionate, person-centred practical and emotional support, the charity helps expectant mothers bring their children safely into the world and build stable, positive futures. Free to Fly is rooted in strong partnerships, community engagement and a deep respect for the dignity of every survivor.
Why work for Free to Fly?
- Flexible hours and hybrid working to suit your schedule
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE)
- Opportunity for growth as the organisation expands
- Support for your professional development and relevant training
- The opportunity to build something that makes a real impact
The Project Operations Manager is a brand-new role, created to shape and drive the charity’s next phase of growth and impact. This is a wonderful opportunity to build and lead something meaningful from the ground up, playing a central role in how the organisation expands its reach and supports more women.
We’re looking for a practical, solutions-focused individual who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys turning ideas into reality. More than anything, this role calls for a genuine passion for the cause and a strong understanding of domestic abuse and trauma-informed practice, ideally gained through direct experience in a relevant service.
You’ll bring the confidence to take initiative, the ability to build trusted relationships, and the drive to create systems, partnerships and ways of working that make a real and lasting difference.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead design and delivery of funded projects, including a scalable volunteer support model
- Establish project plans, systems, processes, safeguarding standards and operational frameworks
- Recruit, train and support volunteers to deliver safe, high-quality services
- Build referral partnerships across churches, health, community and support organisations
- Track impact, manage budgets, and ensure effective reporting to funders and Trustees
As the role involves regular travel for partnership meetings and delivery activity, you’ll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.
For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement.
Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender*, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research and Policy Manager
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours (0.8 FTE) where possible).
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, E8. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office.
The Vacancy
The Policy and Communications Manager will act as a driving force behind our visibility and impact across key policy areas, bringing lived and learned experiences to the heart of our influencing. This role will work to elevate our profile, transforming our evidence and expertise into impactful communications and influencing strategies to build a momentum for meaningful policy, legislative and social change.
This position will bridge the gap between NCB’s evidence-based policy development and national advocacy, translating complex policy issues into powerful narratives that resonate with decision-makers and galvanise wider support. The role will manage and deliver key elements of NCB’s core work across policy and communications, lead the delivery of funded projects and provide robust project management, and actively contribute to project proposals and income generation.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 08:00am, Monday 6th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
