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Who are Guts UK Charity?

Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.​

We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.​ 

Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions 

Overall Purpose of the Head of Services

This new role reports to the Chief Executive and is a member of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT).  The role reflects planned development and expansion in the charity’s direct service provision including the development of a permanent Helpline following a pilot project in 2025.

As a small national charity, the role combines hands on operational delivery and management with strategic leadership and vision for our Information services, Helpline, and other support services. You’ll lead a talented team of five direct reports (with plans to further expand) and will design, deliver, and evaluate services working closely with Guts UK teams and colleagues, and with external partners.

You’ll be responsible for services strategy and leadership oversight, budget oversight, safeguarding leadership, and services evaluation, ensuring our work is grounded in evidence, shaped by lived experience, and built for impact.

We’re looking to you to lead our strategic priority for improving information services and support including quality of life and quality of care for all those affected by digestive conditions and symptoms.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re seeking a strategic, values-led senior manager who embraces operational delivery and managing a small and dedicated team.  The role requires someone with a strong track record in service delivery including a charity Helpline service.

What matters most is your belief in the power of people and communities to shape and deliver change, your commitment to equity, and your readiness to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage.

Location

We have offices in London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.

Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply. 

Head of Finance & Resources – Charity Sector
Oxfordshire | Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 days remote | Temporary 3 - 6 months 

I am delighted to be working with a highly respected charity to recruit a Head of Finance & Resources – a pivotal leadership role combining financial stewardship, governance, and resource management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant (ICAEW, CIPFA, ACCA, or equivalent) with senior finance experience who wants to use their expertise to make a real difference. The role offers variety: from producing management accounts and strengthening financial controls, to supporting governance as Company Secretary, overseeing statutory compliance, and leading long-term financial planning.

You’ll also line-manage a small team, oversee office/facilities management, and ensure systems are in place to help staff work effectively across site, home, and remote locations.

What we’re looking for:

• Senior-level finance experience, ideally with exposure to charities or group structures.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams.

• A collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally.

• Confident communicator, able to engage with Boards, funders, and stakeholders.

This is a chance to join a values-driven organisation, combining strategic influence with day-to-day impact, in a role that truly matters.

If you have the above skills and experience and are available from the end of October 2025, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

We are seeking a Senior Digital Product Manager to lead the development and optimization of our core digital products. As Senior Digital Product Manager, you’ll shape the digital experience for everyone affected by Parkinson’s and colleagues while leading our design and accessibility frameworks to deliver inclusive experiences across all products and platforms. This is a unique opportunity to use your expertise to advance our mission and make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s.

About the role

As our Senior Digital Product Manager, you'll be at the forefront of developing and refining our key digital products, with a focus on our primary digital platform, our website. You'll drive the product strategy by working closely with our community, product teams, and key stakeholders to ensure our digital solutions are fully aligned with the organization's mission and goals.

What you’ll do

• Lead and create the vision and strategy for the digital product - our website, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, strategy and user needs.

• Define and manage robust product roadmaps, balancing delivery with maximising value.

• Champion user-centred design and data-driven decisions across the product lifecycle, leading user research to guide product evolution.

• Ensure that the digital product adheres to the highest legal, security, and accessibility standards, proactively staying up to date with emerging digital trends and regulatory changes.

• Mentor and foster the professional development of a high-performing team of product managers, cultivating a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Manage product operations, from requirements and prioritisation to tracking metrics, ensuring effective delivery through iteration and balanced governance.

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record in managing, optimising, and evolving large-scale digital products. 

• Skilled in defining product roadmaps, working autonomously, and setting strategic direction for complex workstreams. 

• Champion of accessibility and equity with proven expertise in user research, testing, and experimentation.

•  Proven ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to shape strategy, prioritisation, and continuous improvement. 

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and secure buy-in across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 1 day in the office per week.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Regional Operations Manager for our centres in East London (Bow, East Ham, Hackney Downs and Hackney South).

As a Regional Operations Manager you will line manage the Centre Leaders in your region to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the cluster, and that targets are monitored and met. 

And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

The role at a glance

Contract:  

This is a fixed term, maternity cover role until December 2026. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date:

Deccember 2025 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours:

Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home.

Location

The role would be based at one of our centres in the East London cluster:

Regular travel to all centres in the region will be required. 

Application deadline: 9am Monday 13th October 2025

Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025 (in person)

The Head of Data & Technology will play a central role in delivering our mission to transform outcomes for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. This is a newly created leadership role, and an exciting opportunity to own and lead the entire technology & data programme for the organisation.

As Head of Data & Technology, you will ensure that we’re maximizing the functionality of our fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge), make proposals to SLT spanning topics from cyber security and technology strategy to compliance and internal capability and skills, and deliver tangible improvements to how the organisation works. This is a varied and crucial role and the postholder will have a real opportunity to make their mark and leave a lasting legacy. 

You will be supported by a forward-thinking SLT, a range of great suppliers (including an outsourced IT provider and data protection advisors) and the wider Corporate Services team.

The job description for this role is broad and we are not expecting applicants to have deep technical experience in every area of the role – but we would love tohear from anyone who can meet the following key requirements:

• Experience of working with, and maximising the effectiveness of, fundraising databases. 

• A collaborative colleague who enjoys working with others to understand across an organisation and solve problems using technology.

• A strategic thinker who is able to shape strategy, as well as diving into the detail when required. 

• A great project manager.

• A problem solver who is able to resourcefully manage a broad portfolio of work. 

• A passion for using technology and data to amplify impact. 

This is a permanent, full time role. We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in London.

If you’d like any more information on the role, please contact us.

Please visit our website for details on how to apply.

Please submit your application by 11.59pm 5 October 2025.

Interview process:  

• First round – Thursday 9th October, focusing on skills & experience, may include a brief assessment tbc, in person in central London

• Second round – Monday 13th October, focusing on values & behaviors, held online via Teams. Second round candidates will also be invited to informally meet individuals in key roles via a 20-30 minute informal Teams call on the same day. 

For both rounds, some questions will be shared in advance. 

We're looking for an experienced, proactive, and resourceful Repairs Maintenance Manager located at our Head Office in Caledonian Road, Islington.

£50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

Look Ahead Care and Support own and manage a mixed portfolio of properties across London and the Home Counties. The organisation accommodates customers with a range of support needs.

The Repairs Manager will work as part of the Property Services team. Assuming day-to-day responsibility for the oversight and coordination of all repair and maintenance activities across all tenures (Supported, Unsupported, Intermediate and Market Rent).

Responsible for working collaboratively with the Customer Contact Centre to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Offering technical expertise, whilst being a lead escalation for Contractor Management and Commercial Meetings.

The Repairs Manager ensure the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.

Your exceptional organisational skills, technical expertise, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders will be vital to your success in this role. In addition to reporting to the Head of Repairs and Voids Maintenance weekly on the current position of the department in respect of Contractor Performance, Invoice Processing and Customer Satisfaction; you will maintain Line Management responsibility for the Repairs and Voids Property Inspector and Repairs & Invoice Admin and further development of any additional administrative staff.

The working hours for this role are 9.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

Essential:

A demonstrable commitment to deliver exceptional customer service.
Ability to promote best practice in Repairs, Voids and Asset management.
Experience of specifying Repairs and void works.
Experience gained from within a building/construction environment, with knowledge of regulations in Health & Safety; Repairs & Maintenance.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven ability to influence and gain credibility with senior stakeholders and customers.
Undertake regular CPD (Continuing Personal Development) in construction related subjects.
Strong IT Skills - Microsoft Office - minimum Intermediate level.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

About the Degrees Initiative  

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification geoengineering (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade, and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. 

This is a unique opportunity to inform conversations on SRM in Asia, including the Pacific Islands. Rather than lobbying for outcomes, Degrees aims to support informed, independent policymaking by fostering connections between researchers and policymakers and strengthening institutional expertise. Degrees promotes regional research, creates spaces for policy-science dialogue, and supports the dissemination of Global South research.

Responsibilities 

The Policy Engagement Manager, Asia will strengthen the voice of the Global South in discussions and potential negotiations on SRM research and governance with relevance to Asia by connecting experts to policy processes. Accordingly, the successful candidate will 

• Identify and engage key policy actors (e.g. national delegates and legislators, scientific advisors, intergovernmental officials) in Asia, connecting them to local SRM experts and providing them with information, where appropriate, while remaining neutral regarding the potential use and governance of SRM; 

• Work with SRM researchers from the region to support the creation of a coordinated community of experts; 

• Build informal and formal partnerships with like-minded organisations, helping to inform discussions and counter misinformation about climate and SRM 

• Share expertise and experience gained from Asia with staff and researchers and participate, as appropriate, in activities in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean to gain similar expertise; 

• Identify the most impactful international forums and regional SRM discussions, and work to connect local experts into these; 

• Support the execution and coordination of the Degrees policy engagement strategy in collaboration with other policy and programmatic staff; 

• Contribute to budgeting and alignment with programmes; 

• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities by contributing to tracking, documentation, and reporting of policy engagement outcomes; 

• Identify a core group of researchers interested in policy engagement, and facilitate and join their participation in governance fora such as the UNFCCC COP, UN Environment Assembly, and meetings of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity; 

• In cooperation with the communications staff, ensure the development of clear, contextualised briefing materials for policy makers and other audiences. 

Are you a passionate fundraiser with a talent for building relationships and inspiring teams?

Charity People are delighted to be working with a leading breast cancer charity in the search for a talented Senior Community Fundraising Manager (North, Midlands & Scotland). This is your opportunity to lead a £3.3m community fundraising programme, inspire supporters, and make a lasting difference for everyone affected by breast cancer.

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (4-day week at 28 hours considered)
Location: Remote in the North, Midlands or Scotland or office-based/hybrid in Sheffield or Glasgow, with regular travel across the patch
Contract: 12-month fixed term maternity cover

About the Charity:

We're partnering with the UK's leading breast cancer research and support charity. They're here for anyone affected by breast cancer, bringing together world-class research, trusted information, specialist nurses, and passionate campaigners fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care. Their vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well. But to create that future, they need to act now.

The Role

As a Senior Community Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team (with direct line management of 3) to deliver £3.3m annually from community audiences, from DIY fundraising to high-value local relationships.
• Co-develop and implement the relationship fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities to grow income and deepen supporter engagement.
• Play a key role in delivering an innovative local engagement pilot to strengthen the charity's community presence.
• Take ownership of budgets, KPIs and reporting to ensure sustainable, long-term growth.
• Be a visible ambassador for the charity, representing the charity at supporter events and inspiring others to get involved.

This is a brilliant leadership role for an ambitious, relationship-focused fundraiser who thrives on building partnerships, motivating teams, and delivering results.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in community or relationship fundraising.
• A proven ability to develop and implement strategy that grows income and supporter engagement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to inspire confidence internally and externally.
• A data-driven approach to planning and decision-making.

A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Why You'll Love Working at This Charity

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Option of a 4-day working week (28 hours).
• Flexible, hybrid working - remote or office-based working options
• Opportunity to shape an exciting new local engagement pilot.
• Be part of a collaborative, passionate and ambitious team making a real difference for people affected by breast cancer.

How to Apply:

Charity People is acting as a recruitment partner for this role. If you're an inspiring fundraiser and team leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Ellen Drummond at Charity People as soon as possible with a copy of your CV to find out more.

First stage interviews: w/c 13th October
Second stage interviews: w/c 20th October

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Breast Cancer Now to recruit to this career-defining Head of Philanthropy & Principal Gifts position, a key senior role within the high value fundraising team. 

Head of Philanthropy & Principal Gifts
Salary: £62,000 - £65,000
Location: Hybrid working – 2dpw at the office in Aldgate

Breast Cancer Now is entering an exciting new phase of development, with significant investment taking place across the high value fundraising team. As they prepare to launch their biggest campaign to date, there is a need to recruit a skilled principal gifts fundraising leader who can enable this critical function to further develop the BAU philanthropy programme while also driving critical fundraising activity with (U)HNWIs linked to the campaign. 

As Head of Philanthropy & Principal Gifts you will manage 3 direct reports, advocating for the team at a senior level cross-organisationally and empowering them to deliver against in year BAU and Campaign targets. You will drive a culture that focuses on elevating the portfolio, securing principal gifts and uplifting the support of existing donors. The Campaign offers a unique and compelling opportunity to connect with an impressive new network of prospective donors – driven through connections of the Campaign Board, of which you will personally manage a number of members, maximising reach through their networks to identify new prospects. 

For some prospects there is an expectation their motivations will align with the Campaign, but for others there may be greater connection to the charity’s support services or broader research commitments. You will be adept at understanding donor motivations to establish which propositions best align with their philanthropic goals. 

We are looking for a skilled, senior philanthropy fundraiser who brings a wealth of knowledge with regards to best practice and philanthropy fundraising principles who is keen to put their own stamp on things and establish a truly unique programme of activity, reflective of Breast Cancer Now’s culture and approach. 
You will join an established and high performing peer group, closely collaborating to ensure greater efficiencies and cross-team working. 

As Head of Philanthropy & Principal Gifts you will:

• Strategically lead philanthropy and principal gifts fundraising on behalf of the charity, maximising opportunities presented via the upcoming Campaign while considering programmes of activity that also support BAU fundraising.
• Personally manage and deliver a portfolio of (U)HNW prospects, focusing on long term relationships to secure transformational gifts at a 6-8 figure level. 
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Campaign and Campaign Board Members to ensure philanthropy fundraising strategies align with campaign strategy to maximise network opportunities, establishing strong relationships that drive principal giving activity. 
• Lead a skilled team, supporting their development and driving a culture of high performance to build strong, committed donor relationships. 
• Lead cross-organisational engagement for philanthropy, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure strategic cultivation and solicitation of prospects. 

The role would best suit:

• An experienced principal gifts fundraising professional, with expertise of securing 6-figure+ and multi-year support.
• A strategic leader with experience of developing high-performing teams and maximising the potential of reports. 
• An individual who is confident engaging a wide variety of senior stakeholders (including trustees, (U)HNWIs, senior volunteers and their associated networks). 
• A knowledgeable fundraising professional with a deep understanding of donor motivations, major gift solicitation and long-term stewardship to ensure of best practice. 
• A collaborative senior leader, proactively driving and participating in a culture of cross-team working with senior peers to maximise network connections. 

Please get in touch as soon as possible to express an initial interest, the deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Tuesday 30th September with first stage interviews scheduled to take place 7/8th October. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Head of Programmes and Impact for the Maritime Children's Foundation

Hours: Around 21 hours per week (flexible working available, including term-time only) Contract: Permanent  Location: Mix of office (Basepoint, Northfleet), Maritime schools (Greenwich–Medway) and some home working.

Lead. Shape. Demonstrate Impact.

Now that the Maritime Children’s Foundation has been established for a year, we are ready to take our programmes and evaluation to the next level. We are seeking a Head of Programmes and Impact – a strategic, passionate leader who can ensure our initiatives deliver the very best for disadvantaged children and families.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape our programmes, embed robust monitoring and evaluation, and play a pivotal role in ensuring every Maritime child thrives.

About Us

The Maritime Children’s Foundation was established to provide the extra support that families and children experiencing disadvantage need, so that all children can get the best start in life. In just a year, we’ve launched initiatives that are already making a difference – from baby and toddler support, to community ambassador programmes, to free Saturday Skills Academies and secondary transition support.

We are proud to be part of the Reach Foundation network, meaning our work is already influencing national thinking and practice. With your leadership, we will continue to innovate and demonstrate meaningful impact both locally and nationally.

The Role

As Head of Programmes and Impact, you will:

• Oversee programme delivery – ensuring our current initiatives, from early years to secondary transition, run smoothly and achieve the best outcomes.

• Lead design and development of future programmes that respond to the needs of disadvantaged families across Maritime schools.

• Embed impact and evaluation – creating a clear Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework that captures both data and lived experience.

• Demonstrate impact – producing reports that inspire funders, inform strategy, and showcase the difference we are making.

• Collaborate with stakeholders – from schools and community groups to funders and local authorities, ensuring our work is evidence-based and community-led.

• Support fundraising – providing compelling impact evidence to strengthen bids and future funding opportunities.

You’ll report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Partnership Lead and the wider Maritime Academy Trust central team, as well as spending time in our 13 schools to see our programmes in action.

Who We’re Looking For

• An experienced programme or impact lead with a strong track record in design, delivery, and evaluation.

• Someone passionate about tackling disadvantage and improving outcomes for children and families.

• A strategic thinker who can translate vision into practical delivery plans.

• A collaborator who builds strong partnerships and brings communities into the heart of programme design.

• Someone confident in turning data and evidence into accessible, inspiring reports.

What We Offer

• Flexible, supportive, and family-friendly working arrangements.

• Opportunities to work across schools, communities, and with national partners.

• A chance to shape innovative programmes that are already gaining national attention.

• Wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

• A small, passionate team where your work will have a visible, meaningful impact.

Ready to Apply?

Join us and be part of a growing Foundation dedicated to disrupting disadvantage and creating brighter futures.

For more information, please see the full job description in the attached candidate pack. Apply today — and help us make sure every Maritime child gets the best possible start in life.  We may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Maritime Children’s Foundation embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

Strategic Change Project Manager x 2
12 months fixed term contract
Full time (34.5 hours)
Hybrid between home and our Macmillan office (London, Shipley or Glasgow office)
£53,000 - £58,000 per annum

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
 

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for developing, planning, executing and evaluating projects in our Strategic Change portfolio – ensuring alignment to the wider vision and strategic direction of Macmillan and maintaining a focus on outcomes.

You will be working collaboratively with Business Leads across Macmillan, you will define the project’s objectives and drive progress throughout its life cycle.

The role will be deployed flexibly in line with organisational priorities, managing standalone projects, and projects within complex, cross-organisational change programmes, to agreed time, cost and quality criteria.

This role requires candidates to have demonstrable experience of operating in a very similar or comparable role.
 

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience of initiating, leading, planning and executing projects and project teams to deliver within a large, complex, organisation.
• Recognised project management qualification and experience of applying waterfall and agile delivery approaches to complex projects. Change management and/or business analysis qualifications and experience would also be desirable. 
• Experience of developing robust and concise business cases including options appraisals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, flexing and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Preferable experience of managing projects involving procurement, technology implementation, people change, service development and process improvement.
• Experience of matrix managing project teams. 

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days 
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process

Application deadline: Monday 29th September 2025

Interviews: Friday 10th and Monday 13th October 2025

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Alzheimer’s Research UK has established a number of high profile and strategic programmes of work to help us advance our work towards a cure.  The Head of Strategic Programmes plays a pivotal role in developing the work of these initiatives and ensuring that they have opportunities to partner and grow.

This is a key role in supporting our translational and drug discovery work to help us achieve impact for people affected by dementia.  The post-holder will have extensive experience in managing complex research programmes, engaging and influencing high-level stakeholders as well as bringing expertise in research to deliver the strategic vision of the programmes.

The post holder will work closely across the research team to scope and develop new programmes of work and will work across the organisation with colleagues in Policy and Communications, Fundraising, Finance and Governance to ensure the successful delivery of cross organisational programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Existing strategic programmes

· Oversee the management of ARUK’s key strategic programmes including the Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA), Brains for Dementia Research (BDR), and Blood Biomarker Challenge, ensuring strong governance and review processes.

· Develop and manage relationships with senior programme stakeholders to identify and pursue opportunities for further impact, ensuring that programme objectives and structures continue to be met.

· Ensure finances are appropriately managed with contracts being developed and agreed in a timely manner and new partnership or commercial agreements are appropriately managed.

· Champion the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience of dementia in ARUK’s strategic initiatives, ensuring their perspectives and insights are embedded across our work.

New strategic programmes

· Implement new strategic programmes, working closely with the Research leadership team and teams across ARUK to build new approaches and to ensure long term success.

· Oversee timelines, governance, and risk management and provide strategic updates to senior leadership to enable informed decision-making and sustained progress

· Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the research community and with people with lived experience, harnessing their expertise and perspectives to strengthen and guide ARUK’s programmes of work.

· Work with the Research Leadership team and research partnerships function to cultivate and maintain high-value relationships with strategic partners to open new opportunities for our strategic research initiatives.

Line Management and Team leadership

· Provide leadership to the Strategic Programmes team, nurturing a collaborative and high-performing culture. Offer regular insight and feedback while actively supporting professional growth and development.

· Work with the Research Leadership Team to develop and implement appropriate business plans and objectives that are in line with ARUK’s research strategy.

· Collaborate closely with the other Research Heads and wider team to deliver cross-cutting programmes and support priorities as needed.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the UK research funding landscape

· Significant experience of managing research programmes and projects, and prioritising competing demands

· Experience of developing new strategic approaches and of translating high-level ideas into deliverable plans

· A proven ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders through exceptional stakeholder management skills

· Ability to lead and manage people to achieve high quality results internally and externally

· Experience of collaborating to deliver on large-scale projects 

· Excellent time management skills 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders.

· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

· Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and across different teams and departments.

· Solution-focussed with the ability to problem solve creatively

· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £68,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 28th September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

A Diocesan Finances Review was undertaken in 2025 which resulted in several key changes to financial flows between dioceses and the National Church Institutions. The purpose of this role is to design and implement the process changes, operational arrangements and governance necessary to support new ways of working for the NCIs and Dioceses.

The main change relates to the simplification of the administration of funding in relation to ordained ministry training. Dioceses will contribute to a single Ministry Training Fund which will meet the costs of ordained ministry training (fees, accommodation costs, maintenance and travel expenses), with administration carried out by the National Team, to provide a one-stop-shop for ordinands to understand entitlements, apply for grants and claim expenses. The post holder will be responsible for designing and implementing new technology-enabled processes and ways of working to support the efficient and effective operation of the Ministry Training Fund.

£10 million of funding was provided within the national Church of England's spending plans for 2026-28 to enable detailed analysis and planning to be undertaken (including pilot initiatives) focused on addressing structural overheads in the Church, and opportunities to reduce duplication and complexity. This role will enable appropriate governance processes in relation to the allocation and oversight of these monies.

The Spending plans also incorporate savings targets (£4 million + in 2026-28 and £20 million + by 2029-31) in some key areas relating to Bishops and Archbishops' ministry costs and National Church costs. This role will work with the relevant groups charged with delivering those savings, to ensure adequate oversight and monitoring, and report back to key governance bodies on a regular basis.

Key role requirements

• You will need experience in leading and delivering successful strategic change, improving processes and ways of working within a team and with other teams
• This role can be based in either of our office locations: Bishopthorpe in York, or Westminster in London

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £75,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

Your Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.

• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.

• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.

Main responsibilities:

• Managing & taking ownership of safeguarding incident cases categorised as 1 or 2 (lower severity) supporting teams, those raising issues, liaison with the appropriate statutory authorities as necessary. 

• Managing safeguarding incidents classified at a higher severity under the supervision and guidance of the Global Safeguarding Lead. 

• Maintaining accurate and confidential records pertaining to safeguarding case management.

• Weekly proactive and reactive reporting and chasing, to ensure that safeguarding requirements are all fulfilled.

• Reporting disclosures or suspicions of harm to children to the authorities and providing information to assist the investigation as necessary.

• Responding to general safeguarding questions as received via the support desk.

• Responding to complex safeguarding questions as received via the support desk under the supervision and guidance of the Global Safeguarding Lead

• Have awareness of new or emerging policies, studies, legislation that impact SG for the UK.

• Developing, managing and delivering safeguarding training.

• Update safeguarding policies at the direction of the Global Safeguarding Lead.

• Developing communication materials to promote SG policies and procedures to all participants and event teams.

Essential experience requirements:

• Experience of successfully managing a busy safeguarding caseload.

• Experience working within both child protection and safeguarding environments (child and/or adult).

• Experience of developing and maintaining multiple and complex accurate, and confidential, records.

• Experience of assessing risk in a safeguarding context.

• Experience of working with statutory authorities. 

• Experience of researching, writing, and updating safeguarding policies and processes.

Desirable experience requirements:

• Delivering training

• Thorough understanding of parkrun and parkrun juniors operating model.

• Knowledge of, and empathy for, the nuances of event delivery across a broad range of communities, and how to apply safeguarding to it practically.