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A little bit about the role

Contract: Full time, fixed term
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office

The Culture and Operations Director (COD) ensures Frontline is a high-performing, well-governed charity with a strong culture of freedom and responsibility - a place people can do their best work to achieve Frontline’s mission.

They have strategic responsibility for charity-wide planning to ensure Frontline’s operational functions, effectively support teams to navigate challenges whilst maximising new opportunities. The successful candidate will join Frontline at a pivotal moment and play a key role in driving the next exciting step of our growth.

The COD will ensure high-quality operational support is available to all teams. Working closely with Frontline’s Leadership Group (Heads and Directors), to make sure that the appropriate and timely information, tools and guidance (e.g. HR, IT and finance) are available to managers and teams as needed. This includes working alongside other members of SLT, to:

• Confidently support Frontline through a period of growth and structural change
• Embody the culture of freedom and responsibility, leading by example, and implementing strategies which improve efficiency and quality
• Maintain Executive oversight of Frontline’s finances, working  with Head of Finance and Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Chair to ensure budgeting and financial decision-making is robust and strategic, to support the ongoing stability of the charity
• Maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring a connected and informed workforce who collaborate effectively. Oversee the success of key events such as annual all-staff away days, monthly gatherings and leadership stocktakes
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Frontline trustees, partner organisations and the Department for Education (DfE)
• Effectively lead teams to maintain Frontline's strong track-record of meeting legal/regulatory requirements, to minimise risk to the charity

Key Responsibilities

The COD will lead teams delivering on operational priorities in line with freedom and responsibility, to ensure we remain high performing:

Change management:

• Lead the coordination and project-management of an organisation-wide restructure, ensuing the charity is well-positioned to deliver on contractual obligations whilst diversifying to further amplify our impact and that teams are kept well-informed and feed into structural changes
• Support Frontline teams to work  collaboratively and deliver plans to broaden the scope of Frontline's work, extending activity beyond current areas of focus whilst maintaining a strong, shard commitment to Freedom and Responsibility.
• Develop and adhere to tracking and monitoring systems ensuring annual priorities remain on track to achieve Frontline's mission and long-term strategy.

People and Culture:

• Manage the Head of People to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen and embed our culture and grow personal accountability
• Support the Head of People to ensure excellent HR administration, support and use of data (e.g. staff turnover, sickness levels and performance reporting) to inform future planning and decision-making
• Ensure the team design and deliver high-quality staff induction and training which support staff to thrive (e.g. personal leadership, managing effectively and radical candour)
• Maintain awareness of trends and developing technologies to support efficiencies, e.g approaches to recruitment and support to managers.

Finance and Governance:

• Manage Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure sound budget management (£25m annually), financial controls and clear reporting mechanisms are in place
• Work with the Finance team to ensure FARC and the board have the necessary information and confidence in the financial leadership of Frontline.

Charity Quality and Efficiency:

• Manage and support IT and System leads across Frontline, ensuring they have the resources and compliance mechanisms to ensure robust systems are in place.
• Support Contract Governance teams to negotiate and implement significant government contracts, ensuring outcomes are achievable and effective governance and commercially sound contracts are in place.

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading social mobility charity. Our programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and our research influences national change to deliver a fairer future.

Over the next year the Trust will celebrate its 30th anniversary and as part of its strategy, we have ambitious plans to grow our access to the workplace programmes in new and innovative ways. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Employability Programmes Manager to join our team through this exciting period.

The Trust’s Employability programmes support talented young people from lower income backgrounds to successfully access highly competitive universities, degree apprenticeships and professional careers. Delivered in partnership with the UK’s top universities and major employers the programmes support over 1,000 students each year from across the UK.

The successful candidate will lead on the development of a brand-new Tech and Digital Pathways to the Professions programme due to launch in Sep 2027 working with colleagues across the organisation. They will also manage and deliver, a range of other cohort-based employability programmes delivered both online and in-person. They will join a small and passionate team, led by the Head of Employability Programmes, and will play an important role in contributing to the on-going success of our programme work and industry engagement strategy.

Main duties

This role is responsible for leading on the design, planning and delivery of the new Tech and Digital programme (pre 18), alongside planning delivery for the existing employability programmes including our current Careers Plus (post-18) programmes in the tech & digital sector.

Programmes design and delivery

• Design a suite of interventions and activities for the new Pathways to Tech & Digital programme for launch in September 2027 leveraging our existing Sutton Trust theory of change, previous evaluations and models adapted from existing programmes. The role will work closely with the Senior Employability Manager and other colleagues across the team responsible for employer engagement, evaluation and marketing to ensure successful launch.

• Deliver existing employability programmes including our current Careers Plus (post-18) programme to launch the next cohort in April 2027, liaising with the Alumni team to ensure alignment with overall alumni engagement.

• Plan, project manage and deliver a range of online and in person activities within those employability programmes including launch events, career insight activities, academic taster sessions, skills workshops, group projects, networking, information and advice sessions etc. Some activities will also be in-person at employer partners.

• Liaise with colleagues in the Employer Engagement team to plan and delivery work experience placements, insight days and employer volunteering across programmes.

• Design engagement and comms plans for programmes to ensure strong student engagement and retention

• Work with colleagues to build and manage relationships with industry partners from across a range of sectors, who fund and support delivery across the programmes

• Managepartnerships with external delivery organisations (including universities and 3rdsector facilitators) to ensure the sessions and content of the programmes meet its intended aims

• Ensure all events and activities are risk assessed and delivered in line with both health and safety and safeguarding policies and best practice

• Liaise with colleagues in the evaluation team to manage the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across programmes supporting strong response rates, stakeholder reporting and adapting programme design and delivery based on feedback.

• Lead programme transition and change, balancing the delivery of existing programmes with the development and implementation of new initiatives

• Manage programme budgets and reporting process

Team responsibilities

• Line manage a Programme Assistant who supports across programmes

• Working with the Development team, manage the evaluation and reporting of programme activities including reporting/presenting to funders

• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Organisational responsibilities:

GDPR

• Being conscious of how the GDPR relate to your area of work

• Monitoring and raising issues or potential issues as they arise

Safeguarding

• Being aware of and actively working to include safeguarding within all aspects of work

• Raising issues or potential issues as they arise

Fundraising

• Acting as a representative and ambassador of the Sutton Trust when interacting with external contacts and particularly (prospective) donors

• Engage with fundraising and/or donor-related activities if required (e.g., contributing to funding proposals, reports or donor meetings)

Health & Safety and Office

• Familiarising yourself with the Trust’s Employee Safety Handbook, and your individual H&S duties and responsibilities.

• Reporting any H&S concerns or issues as they arise, either at home or in the office, as appropriate.

• Being aware of trigger points and informing the Ops team as needed e.g. when moving address or adjusting home workstation setup.

• Ensuring line reports are completing all H&S training.

• Regularly checking in with line reports on any H&S concerns, particularly when lone working/working from home.

• Acting as the Trust’s first point of contact, by providing a responsive and efficient service for general external and internal telephone and email enquiries

HR

• Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting Programmes Assistant: Employability in their professional development

• Following the Trust’s HR policies relating to line management and engaging with relevant processes as necessary

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Managing projects/programmes, including event design, planning, administration and delivery

• Developing and launching new programmes or initiatives, using evidence, insight and innovation to deliver high quality programming

• Experience of leading programme change and transition

• Leading young person-facing events and activities, including awareness of best practice in supporting student needs, ideally with experience of digital delivery

• Facilitation of sessions with young people in person or online

• Building and Managing relationships with both contracted and voluntary delivery partners as well as diverse stakeholder groups including corporate or funder relationships;

• Using data to design and deliver programmes

• Monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and administration

• Budget management

• Working within or an understanding of the not for profit sector

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage

• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and leadership when delivering projects and events

• Has strong organisational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritise

• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills

• Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings

• Is eligible to work in the UK

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: 43,000 - 44,000 per annum

• Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.

• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.

• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.

• A DBS check may be required

• Please note that we are unfortunately not a licensed visa sponsor

Interviews

Applications should reach us by Tuesday 29th September, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday 7th October, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Thursday 15th October.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Job Description

• Job title: Fundraising Partnerships Manager

• Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (a canalside public destination less than five minutes from Hackney Wick station) 

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 FTE depending on experience, pro rata to £24,000-£27,000 

• Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days/21 hours per week) with a view to the role expanding to full-time in the future. Office hours are 10am - 6pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working opportunities are available. 

Who are The Outrunners?

The Outrunners are a running and movement charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.

We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We also create space for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.

Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.

We like to do things differently - taking young people out of their everyday environments and into exciting new spaces, opening doors to opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. If that sounds like something you want to be part of…read on.

Our achievements

We’re a small charity but we pack a mighty punch. Our income has grown year-on-year since we became a charity 6 years ago -  allowing us to expand our core team and move into office premises large enough to incorporate a Youth Hub. Last year we worked with over 1,150 young people through our school and communities programs, and this year we’re looking to expand our work even further!

To give you a sense of the kinds of work that we do, over the last year we have:

• Hosted a free Girls’ Festival for 100+ ethnically diverse young girls, allowing them to try running sessions, creative classes and yoga experiences in a safe and empowering environment.

• Hosted free training Academies for ethnically diverse women and young people aged 16-21 to train for their very first half or full marathons! We offered physical, emotional and logistical support throughout their training journey and cheered on every single one of them as they ran either the Hackney Half or the London Marathon under The Outrunners name. Since programme launch, we have worked with over 250 people in our Academies.

• Took diverse groups of young people to races and events, such as Hackney School Run and Black to the Trails. 

• Offered personalised mentoring to several of our young people who were struggling with school or life.

• Expanded the career horizons of young people by offering them free work experience opportunities with our partner brands.

What do we want?

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Partnerships Manager to help drive the next stage of growth at The Outrunners (current annual income circa £350k). This growth will enable us to expand our after-school and holiday programmes reaching more young people where they are, building their confidence and skills.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead our brand and corporate partnerships fundraising strategy and delivery, securing and growing relationships with values-aligned brands and businesses who share our belief in the power of movement to transform young lives.

This is a strategic and hands-on role. You will identify new partnership opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and build long-term relationships that generate income, opportunities and experiences for the young people we support.

You will translate the lived experiences, energy and impact of our young people and programmes into compelling partnership opportunities that generate income, engagement and meaningful experiences for both our young people and partners.

You'll be equally comfortable developing strategy, pitching to partners, nurturing relationships and rolling up your sleeves to make things happen.

Does this sound like you?

• A driven, experienced partnerships and fundraising professional who enjoys generating income, building strategic relationships and taking ownership of growth.

• A natural networker and relationship-builder who is confident in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• A strategic thinker who is also hands-on, happy researching prospects, developing proposals and nurturing relationships day-to-day.

• Someone who can translate impact, lived experience and data into compelling partnership propositions, sponsorship opportunities and cases for support.

• Commercially aware and confident identifying opportunities that create value for both The Outrunners and our partners.

• Highly motivated, resilient  and persistent, comfortable managing multiple relationships, income streams and priorities in a fast-moving environment.

• Values-led and trustworthy, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and ethical fundraising practice.

• Motivated by social impact and excited about the opportunity to connect brands, businesses and supporters with a youth-led organisation rooted in movement, equity and opportunity.

• Happy to occasionally work evenings or weekends to support partner events, networking opportunities and fundraising activity.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

• Proven experience securing income through corporate partnerships (100k+), sponsorship, fundraising or business development.

• Strong track record of building and managing relationships with brands, businesses, funders or senior stakeholders.

• Experience identifying, developing and converting new partnership opportunities into income and impact.

• Experience delivering partnership benefits and activations, including events, volunteering opportunities, employee engagement initiatives, campaigns or sponsorship programmes.

• Ability to create compelling partnership proposals, presentations and cases for support, tailoring for specific audiences.

• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate impact data and lived experience into engaging partner propositions.

• Commercially minded, with an understanding of how to create mutually beneficial partnerships that align organisational and partner goals.

• Excellent organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Sound understanding of fundraising regulation, ethical partnerships and best practice.

• Collaborative and proactive, comfortable working in a small, ambitious and fast-moving organisation.

• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with confidence working across diverse communities.

Desirable

• Experience working with sport, fitness, lifestyle or consumer brands.

• Experience fundraising for youth, wellbeing, sport or community-based organisations.

• Existing network of contacts within corporate partnerships, sponsorship, ESG or social impact teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. New partnerships & business development 

• Identify, research and secure new partnerships with values-aligned brands, businesses and organisations.

• Build relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders across prospective partner organisations.

• Develop and deliver tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship decks and impact led presentations to attract partners.

• Lead partnership negotiations (with CEO) and onboarding, ensuring new partners have a positive experience from the outset.

• Represent The Outrunners externally through meetings, networking events and partnership opportunities to generate new leads and raise awareness of our work.

2. Partnership management & activation 

• Act as the primary relationship manager for existing partners, building trusted, long-term relationships.

• Develop and deliver partnership plans, ensuring agreed activities, benefits and objectives are achieved.

• Work closely with colleagues to create engaging opportunities for partners to support and connect with young people through events, volunteering and other initiatives.

• Support the development of partnership content, case studies, presentations and storytelling assets that showcase the impact of The Outrunners' work.

• Provide regular updates, impact reports and partnership reviews that demonstrate value and outcomes.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen, renew and grow existing partnerships.

3. Partnerships strategy & growth 

• Develop and deliver The Outrunners' partnerships strategy, aligned with our mission, values and organisational goals.

• Work with the CEO to identify and prioritise partnership opportunities that support organisational growth and impact.

• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners, monitoring performance against agreed partnership and income targets.

• Develop compelling partnership propositions that connect The Outrunners' work with the priorities of prospective partners.

4. Impact, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate partnership records, reporting and pipeline management through CRM systems.

• Gather stories, outcomes and impact data to support partner communications and reporting.

• Produce partnership materials, presentations and case studies.

• Produce partnership performance reports.

• Stay informed about partnership, sponsorship and CSR trends to identify new opportunities for The Outrunners.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• 30 holiday days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)

• Self-development days 

• Work-related travel reimbursement 

• Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses

• Working alongside aspirational brands 

• Monthly wellness voucher 

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

If you would like to apply for this role please share a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. Please clearly state your income generation experience, sharing specific details about the amounts, funders and time frame of achievements. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 28 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.

Take a look at our Instagram and website for more info.

Closing deadline: Sunday 4th October 11.30pm.

Thank you.

About This Job

You will form part of a small satellite team of Safeguarding Case Support Officers (SCSOs). Overseen by a Senior Caseworker Manager, you will assess and decide on safeguarding allegations and concerns within the Army Cadets across Scotland and Northern Ireland. You must be an appropriately qualified and experienced safeguarding professional, capable of conducting child safeguarding investigations and adept at collaborating with multiple agencies.  

Essential Skills

· Diploma or Degree in a relevant subject area.

· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

· Front-line safeguarding interventions and/ or risk assessment of perpetrators of abuse.

· Sound knowledge of safeguarding interventions.

· Understand legislative requirements for safeguarding young people.

· Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

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

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

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

Who we are

By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

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

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

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

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

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

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

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

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

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible).

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 11th October 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date, in person/virtually TBC – we will let you know if you have progressed.

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

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

We are looking for people who are approachable, motivated and able to build trusting relationships with young people, with the skills and experience to provide effective mentoring and advocacy. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly and committed team and contribute to a well-established service that has supported young people in Sutton for many years. Do you have experience working with young people and all the complexities that this brings? 

Volunteer Centre Sutton is looking for two enthusiastic and committed Mentoring and Advocacy Practitioners to join our established MAPS (Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support) team.

We have two vacancies: one full-time post (36 hours per week) and one part-time post (24 hours per week).

MAPS supports children and young people who may be experiencing challenges in their lives, helping them to build confidence, develop positive relationships and have their voices heard. The role offers the opportunity to work directly with young people, alongside volunteer mentors, families and partner organisations, making a real difference to their lives in a flexible environment. 

We are looking for people who are approachable, motivated and able to build trusting relationships with young people, with the skills and experience to provide effective mentoring, advocacy and support.

Take a look at our website Our vacancies - Volunteer Centre Sutton

About This Job

This is an exciting and rewarding role proactively identifying deserving individuals, manage and modernise the awards process of both charities, provide expert advice and seek additional national external awards and recognition.

You will also manage a small team of grants officers, overseeing the delivery of impactful financial support to the charities beneficiaries through multiple funding programmes.

Essential Skills

· GCSE English or equivalent experience

· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications

· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally

· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression

· Information gathering and analysis skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

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

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

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

Who we are

By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

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

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

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

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

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

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

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

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

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible).

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.

Interviews will be held in person in London shortly after the closing date.

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

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

Support, Guide and Lead Services That Change Lives

This is your opportunity to provide leadership to services that make a real difference to people, families and communities across Lancashire. Join a values-led organisation where your leadership will help shape services, support talented teams, and create positive, lasting change.

At New Era North West, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over 40 years, we have worked alongside children, young people, adults and families to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, increase opportunities and build stronger communities. Through our work in employment, skills and education, health and wellbeing, and family and community services, we help people overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their potential. 

As our Charitable Service Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our charitable services, ensuring they remain high quality, responsive and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes. Working closely with the CEO, Operations Manager and Leadership Team, you will provide direction, guidance and support to service managers and practitioners, enabling them to deliver high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. You'll play a key role in developing confident, capable teams, fostering a positive and supportive culture, and ensuring our services continue to make a lasting difference across Lancashire. 

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of a respected and growing organisation. You'll lead and support passionate teams, develop strong partnerships, and help create a positive workplace culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We're looking for someone who can inspire others, bring people together, and balance strategic thinking with a practical approach to leadership.

What We Offer

• Salary: £38,428.46 per annum 
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
• Location: Burnley, Lancashire, with travel across service areas required (essential car user) 
• Annual Leave: 32 days per year 
• The opportunity to shape and influence services that improve lives and strengthen communities.
• A supportive, values-driven culture built on Care, Support and Belief.
• The chance to work alongside committed colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
• A senior leadership role where your ideas, experience and vision can have a genuine impact.

If you are passionate about creating opportunities, supporting communities and leading services that deliver real social impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help challenge inequality, strengthen communities and transform lives.

Help Shape a Brighter Future for Bedford

Do you have the vision to turn great ideas into impactful programmes? Are you committed to creating opportunities for children and young people, and helping communities to thrive?

The Harpur Trust is a charitable organisation that operates four leading independent schools, delivers a substantial community grants programme and sponsors the Heart Academies Trust. With more than 1,200 employees, we invest in education, community development and initiatives that improve life chances across Bedford Borough.

We are also a founding partner and host of Bedford Giving, a movement of businesses, charities and other partners, who have all come together to form Bedford Giving to help create a brighter future for the next generation in Bedford.

We're looking for a dynamic Programmes and Grants Manager to play a central role in delivering these missions. This is a unique opportunity to join a respected local charity and help shape the future of Bedford Giving.

About the Role

As Programmes and Grants Manager, you will lead the development, commissioning and management of high-impact programmes and partnerships across The Harpur Trust and Bedford Giving.

You'll take ideas from concept to delivery, identifying community needs, researching solutions, commissioning services, managing partnerships and ensuring programmes achieve meaningful outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining strategy, programme development, stakeholder engagement, grant-making and contract management.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, trustees, community organisations and delivery partners, helping to ensure that every pound invested delivers maximum impact.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong project or programme management skills with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and communities.

You will bring:

• Experience of programme development, commissioning, grant-making or service delivery within the charitable, public or voluntary sector.

• Strong project and contract management skills.

• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Confidence managing multiple priorities and delivering work to a high standard.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to take initiative.

• A passion for creating positive social impact.

Why Join Us?

At The Harpur Trust, you'll be part of an organisation with a long history of investing in people and communities.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary up to £40,000.

• The opportunity to influence programmes that improve lives across Bedford.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Professional development and learning opportunities.

• Generous pension and employee benefits.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.

• The chance to work with inspiring partners across the charity, education and community sectors.

Interested?

Find out more by viewing the full job description and click on apply to find out where to send your CV and covering letter.

Role Purpose

The Fundraising Manager will drive fundraising growth for YMCA Lincolnshire, a well-established charity working to improve the lives of children and young people, families, local communities and those at risk of homelessness.

Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you will lead the delivery of YMCA Lincolnshire's Fundraising Strategy and be responsible for achieving agreed income targets across a diverse range of income streams. You will grow income through individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, community fundraising, events and campaigns, while strengthening donor stewardship, supporter journeys and the effective use of our Beacon CRM.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will translate service delivery outcomes into compelling cases for support and build meaningful relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community groups. You will ensure all fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and aligned with YMCA Lincolnshire's mission, values and strategic objectives.

The closing date is Friday 25th September 2026 at 5pm.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are submitted, so this position may close early should the right candidate be found.

Seeking an enthusiastic, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children in the North East.

We are delighted to share this role on behalf of Bradford Grammar School who we at the Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation (RNCSF) are working alongside. We are seeking a term time only, Regional Coordinator to support the relationship between RNCSF and local schools in the North East to secure independent day and boarding school bursary placements and access to partnership activities for care experienced children (CEVC). The post holder will be involved in engaging school stakeholders by attracting suitable school partners and being a powerful advocate for the programme.

The successful candidate will need to use their excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders in Local Authorities and schools, ensuring the continued success of the “Broadening Educational Pathways” programme – a Department for Education programme delivered by RNCSF.  As you will be responsible for all applications in your region it is also essential that you are organised and efficient, with superb time management skills.

You will be joining a dynamic, vibrant team of 8 Regional Coordinators who operate all over the country but who work closely together, via Teams, to support CEVC into bursary places in independent day and boarding schools.  Our regional coordinators work out of a local host school (with some remote working possible). This position will be based at Bradford Grammar School. The role is for 2 days per week, term time only.  You will need to be available for up to 10 ‘in person’ days, and some travel may be required for this (for which you will be reimbursed). You will report into the Head of Bursary Activity as part of the Programmes Team at RNCSF.

Please read more about the role in the Job Specification below. We look forward tor receiving your application! 

Role Overview

You will be a strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, operating at the heart of the organisation to enable effective leadership, decision-making and delivery.

This role requires strategic project management, stakeholder engagement and organisational coordination. Acting as an extension of the CEO, you will help ensure priorities remain aligned, actions are delivered and the leadership team operates effectively in pursuit of Greenhouse's mission. Additionally, you will provide senior level executive support to the CEO.

You will be passionate about our purpose and committed to making a meaningful difference for young people. As a trusted representative of the organisation, you will build strong relationships with colleagues, partners, donors and other key stakeholders. The role could be done full time, or 0.8 FTE spread across five days. 

Job Description

Senior Leadership Team Support & Coordination

• Serve as a key point of coordination for the Senior Leadership Team, driving alignment, communication and accountability across the organisation.
• Organise and facilitate SLT meetings, including agenda planning, preparation of papers, minute-taking, action tracking and follow-up.
• Ensure actions arising from SLT meetings are clearly assigned, monitored and progressed to completion.
• Support the CEO and SLT in translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and tracking delivery against agreed priorities.
• Coordinate leadership away days, strategic reviews, planning cycles and organisational planning activities.
• Build effective working relationships with department leads to support collaboration and alignment across functions.

Strategic Planning & Business Operations

• Lead and coordinate projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timescales and outcomes.
• Track progress against organisational objectives, providing oversight of actions, risks, dependencies and deadlines.
• Produce executive reports, dashboards and briefing papers to support strategic decision-making.
• Support governance activities where required, including preparation of papers, actions and documentation for Board, Committee and Trustee meetings.
• Drive business improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency and effectiveness across executive and organisational processes.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, funders, trustees and senior leaders.
• Act as a professional representative of the CEO and SLT in meetings, correspondence and stakeholder interactions where appropriate.
• Facilitate effective communication between the CEO, SLT and wider organisation, ensuring key messages and priorities are clearly communicated and understood.

Organisational Effectiveness & Change Support

• Identify risks, bottlenecks and competing priorities, escalating issues and recommending solutions where appropriate.
• Continuously review and improve executive and organisational processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support change initiatives and organisational development activities aligned to Greenhouse's strategic objectives.
• Support the planning and delivery of organisation-wide events, staff engagement initiatives and cultural activities.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice across the organisation.
• Contribute positively to leadership discussions and demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to challenges and opportunities.

Executive Support to the CEO

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, providing proactive, high-level support to maximise effectiveness and focus on strategic priorities.
• Manage and prioritise the CEO's complex and dynamic diary, inbox and commitments, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Exercise sound judgement in managing competing demands, anticipating needs, risks and opportunities while acting as an effective gatekeeper and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate all travel, accommodation, expenses and logistics for the CEO.
• Prepare executive briefings, correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting materials to support informed decision-making.
• Proofread and quality assure high-profile communications, proposals, reports and presentations, ensuring consistency, accuracy and professionalism.
• Provide executive support to other members of the SLT as required.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience leading and delivering cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive successful outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organisational priorities, identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Demonstrable experience managing competing priorities, exercising sound judgement and operating effectively within a highly confidential environment.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, executive briefings, presentations, policies and stakeholder communications.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence effectively at all levels of an organisation, including senior leaders, trustees, funders and external partners.
• Significant experience providing executive-level support to a CEO, Executive Director, Board or Senior Leadership Team within a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with confidence using project management, collaboration and reporting tools.

• A track record of improving processes, systems and ways of working to increase organisational effectiveness.
• Experience working across multiple functions, building alignment and enabling effective communication between teams.
• Passion for Greenhouse's mission and commitment to making a positive difference for young people.

Who You Are

• A trusted and highly professional executive who operates with discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
• Strategic and commercially aware, able to understand the wider organisational context while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, anticipating needs and taking action before issues arise.
• An exceptional organiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure.
• A confident relationship-builder who quickly establishes credibility and trust with colleagues, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgement and making decisions within agreed parameters.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities and adapting to changing organisational needs.
• Confident providing constructive challenge, driving accountability and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Passionate about Greenhouse's purpose, values and culture, acting as a positive ambassador for the organisation.

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Are you passionate about improving people’s lives? At GCH we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers. If that sounds like you, why not join us?

We're seeking a Specialist Support Worker to join our Young People's Service at Hewmar House, supporting young people with complex needs within supported accommodation. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills, overcome barriers, and successfully transition towards independent living.

As a senior member of the team, you'll provide guidance and support to colleagues, coordinate shift activities, and deliver person-centred support that enables young people to thrive.

What you'll be doing...

· Developing and delivering individual support plans focused on independence and achieving positive outcomes.

· Supporting young people with housing, wellbeing, life skills and tenancy sustainment.

· Working collaboratively with colleagues, statutory services and partner agencies.

· Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, risk factors and wellbeing needs.

· Encouraging positive engagement, behaviour change and participation in support services.

· Maintaining accurate records, case notes and outcome monitoring information.

We'd like you to have...

Qualifications

· Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or an equivalent qualification.

· Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Individuals and Families, or an equivalent qualification.

· Certificate in Counselling, or another relevant counselling qualification.

· Alternatively, substantial professional experience working in a similar role/environment

Skills & Experience

· Experience supporting young people, vulnerable individuals or those experiencing homelessness and complex needs.

· A good understanding of homelessness, supported housing and the challenges faced by young people.

· Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed approaches.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and positive relationships with young people and partners.

· Excellent organisational, problem-solving and case management skills.

· The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

· Able to work effectively both as part of a team and lone-working, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and professionalism in demanding and emotionally complex environments.

This role delivers intensive, trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs, helping them build resilience, improve wellbeing and move towards independence. No personal care duties are required, and the role is not based within a care home or residential care environment.

Hewmar House

Based at Hewmar House, a 24/7 supported accommodation service for young people who have experienced homelessness and may have complex support needs, including trauma, vulnerability, and tenancy-related challenges.

The role operates on a 3-week rota, including a mix of early shifts (7:45am to 3:45pm) and late shifts (2:00pm to 10:00pm), with no night shifts required.

You will be required to work every other weekend and participate in a 1-in-7 on-call rota. On-call duties involve providing telephone support to colleagues when needed, with an additional £30 payment per call received.

Due to shift start and finish times, applicants must be able to travel to and from Hewmar House reliably.

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Please note: Gloucestershire City Homes is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

Are you highly organised? Do you provide excellent customer service and enjoy managing processes?

We are seeking an Interim Grants Coordinator (Live Grants) for 4-6 months for a highly regarded funder. The post will play a key role within a busy and supportive Grants and Programmes team and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth administration of a portfolio of live grants, providing outstanding support to grant holders and colleagues, and helping to deliver an effective and efficient grant-making operation. This role is offered as hybrid 35 hours per week (with at least 3 days worked from the central London offices)

Working closely with Grant Leads, you will manage a varied portfolio of funded projects, acting as a key point of contact for grant holders and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. You will coordinate reporting schedules, process change requests, maintain accurate grant records, and ensure all grant-related information is recorded and managed effectively within Salesforce. You will also contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of grants administration processes, helping to ensure that our systems and procedures are efficient, accessible, and user-friendly.

The role also includes responsibility for grants invoicing and financial administration, supporting budget monitoring, processing grant-related expenses, and working closely with finance colleagues to ensure payments and financial records are managed accurately. In addition, you will produce management information and reports, support grant-holder events and communications, and contribute to wider organisational initiatives. A key part of this role is supporting equity, diversity and inclusion across grant-making activities and you will help ensure that our grants processes are fair and

accessible, contribute to EDI initiatives, and support engagement with under-represented groups.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable working with data and databases, and able to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience of Salesforce, grant-making, financial administration, or grants management would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in applicants who can demonstrate strong transferable skills.

Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that candidates do not always meet every requirement listed in a job description. If you can demonstrate most of the skills and experience we're looking for, we would encourage you to apply.

Yellow Door is an amazing charity that is quite literally changing lives for the better across the Hampshire area, with a team of around 100 staff and volunteers, working together to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual abuse. We provide a diverse and innovative range of services to local people of all ages and genders. 

Last year we engaged with over 4,500 clients to provide crucial support, information, and in some cases a lifeline. Right now, our services have never been more in demand, so our volunteers and supporters are absolutely critical to us. Would you like to be part of our amazing team that is changing lives for the better in the Southampton area?

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to provide proactive advocacy and support services to people who have experienced sexual violence/ abuse. The CYP ISVA provides practical and emotional support to children and young people who have experienced sexual violence or abuse. The role focuses on delivering age-appropriate, trauma-informed support that reduces distress and supports informed decision-making. You will work with children and young people who may not be ready for counselling, offering accessible support while guiding them through the criminal justice process and advocating on their behalf. The role also involves supporting parents and carers, ensuring the young person’s voice is heard and their needs are met.

We are looking for individuals who have experience of working within an advocacy role, preferably within domestic or sexual abuse or related fields such as mental health/social care/justice roles. You will have a sound understanding of risk assessment alongside experience of managing diverse caseloads and working pro-actively within multi-agency partnerships to support victim-focused outcomes. The successful applicants will have effective communication and advocacy skills and knowledge of the impact of sexual violence/abuse.

For further information and to apply for the role, please visit our website.