Community programmes manager jobs

Location:  Home-based Scotland. The role will involve travel across Scotland and the North of England. 

Salary: £34,600 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date:  Monday 22 June 2026 at midnight 

Interviews:  Week commencing 6 July 2026 in person in Edinburgh or Glasgow to be confirmed.

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Fundraiser for Scotland and the North of England to help us build on this momentum.

As Senior Fundraiser, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving forward our major donor and corporate partnerships programme. You’ll work alongside our Head of Scotland to deliver sustainable income growth, develop meaningful relationships with high value supporters, and bring unforgettable experiences to life — from intimate research briefings to our flagship annual Gala Ball.

This is a role with huge scope to make your mark. You’ll have the autonomy to cultivate your own portfolio, the support of brilliant cross UK colleagues, and the reward of knowing your work directly fuels scientific breakthroughs that change lives. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Experience working with major donors, corporate partners or demonstrable success generating income from senior stakeholders in a relationship driven role

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence and calm

• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and in presentations

• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport authentically.

• A supporter focused, warm, and collaborative approach.

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Marketing & Digital Fundraising Manager on behalf of an international humanitarian aid charity delivering life-changing programmes across the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia.

This is a newly created, transformation role. We’re looking for a commercially minded marketing leader to drive brand growth, digital fundraising, and audience expansion. You’ll lead multi-channel campaigns, paid digital activity, content and storytelling, website and donor journey optimisation, while helping position the charity alongside leading global humanitarian organisations.

Working closely with a creatively driven CEO, you’ll have the autonomy to shape the marketing function, manage freelancers and agency partners, and play a key role in growing income, awareness, and corporate partnerships.

Essential experience:

• Established experience leading marketing, digital, fundraising, brand, or a closely related creative role.

• Track record with a strong consumer or supporter facing brand. 

• Demonstrable experience leading or significantly contributing to a brand repositioning or brand growth project

• Proven track record running paid digital campaigns with measurable income growth

• Hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads, including campaign setup, audience targeting, and conversion tracking

You’ll be joining an ambitious, and growing team at a pivotal stage of the charity’s development, with genuine opportunity to make a visible impact.

• Initial 12 month FTC, with the opportunity to become permanent.

• Stanmore, London.

• Full-time in the office, (with possibility to work hybrid in the future).

• £40,000–£45,000

• Benefits include 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Approximately 2 to 4 international field trips per year

Please apply today, the charity is reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Play a leading role in shaping the future of Saferworld’s philanthropic partnerships and help drive funding that supports peacebuilding around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship builder to grow a high potential income stream with real global impact.

Saferworld works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. As our Philanthropy Manager, you’ll join a committed, values‑driven team working in solidarity with people affected by conflict. You’ll lead on a portfolio of established philanthropic partners while also identifying and cultivating new opportunities that align with our mission and principles.

This is a role with genuine scope for creativity and innovation. You will shape cultivation strategies, co‑create funding opportunities with colleagues and partners, and represent Saferworld externally to deepen relationships and secure high‑value, multi‑year support. You will also help position the organisation to engage high net‑worth individuals, foundations and donor‑advised funds as we diversify our income.

Working closely with programme, policy, communications and finance teams, you will ensure our proposals, reports and donor care reflect the quality, impact and integrity of our work. A smaller part of your role will involve overseeing individual giving and gifts in wills, supported by the Funding Officer.

If you are motivated by building meaningful partnerships, influencing change, and contributing to a more peaceful world, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference while shaping a growing area of work at Saferworld.

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.

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We’re looking for a confident and collaborative Service Manager for our Outreach services who can build strong relationships and communicate with empathy and clarity. Join us as to lead safe, consistent delivery of Samaritans’ outreach services, bringing emotional support to people who may not be able to access help directly.

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Contract

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• £45,000 - £49,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working with travel to Ewell office and occasional travel to branches and other locations related to the role
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We ask you to work in person around 2 days or more per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working—talk to us about your preferences

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What You’ll Do

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You will support and guide volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and equipped to deliver high-quality support in their communities. The role also involves developing new outreach approaches, working with partners, and targeting areas or groups with the greatest need.

You’ll act as the organisation’s outreach expert—shaping future strategy, maintaining standards across the UK and Ireland, and advising senior leaders. Working closely with internal teams and regional leads, you’ll help sustain and grow outreach services, particularly during periods of change, while ensuring everything aligns with Samaritans’ mission and values.

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About You

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You’ll be skilled at supporting and motivating volunteers, especially through periods of change, and able to balance people-focused leadership with practical delivery.

You’re positive and solution-focused, able to stay calm and constructive when challenges arise. A natural team player, you’re equally comfortable offering support to others and seeking it when needed.

Credible and influential, you can engage, advise and challenge senior stakeholders while using sound judgement and diplomacy.

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What You’ll Bring

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• Proven project management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience producing clear, high-quality reports for a range of audiences
• Experience working with volunteers and key community stakeholders

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Full Job Description and Person Specification below

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Why Samaritans?

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At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

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We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

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You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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Apply now

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV.

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. 

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. 

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​Applications close: 9am Monday 15th June

1st stage interviews (online): 25th & 26th June

2nd stage interviews (in person): w/c 29th June

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Hours: 35 hours (full time)
Salary: £59,632 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DR
This role is based at our Head Office in Finsbury Park with some flexibility to work from home for one day per week after a successful probation period.

Come and join us as our Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in helping us deliver safe, high-quality homes and services for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to lead a strategic function, shape organisational best practice, and secure real value through compliant, effective and forward-thinking procurement.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Procurement and Energy, you will lead the organisation’s procurement activity across goods, works and services. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to manage tendering, strengthen governance, oversee supplier performance and drive value for money, while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and internal standards. 

About the role:

• Lead and deliver the organisation’s procurement strategy, ensuring it supports corporate priorities, asset management plans and building safety requirements. 
• Manage compliant, transparent and value-driven procurement processes from market engagement through to tendering, negotiation and contract award.
• Strengthen procurement governance by maintaining robust documentation, evaluation frameworks, risk controls and audit-ready processes.
• Work with operational teams to embed effective contract and supplier management, including performance monitoring, KPIs and review activity
• Drive commercial value by identifying cost savings, supporting budget holders, analysing spend and leading negotiations to secure favourable terms.
• Provide insight, guidance and continuous improvement across the organisation by using data, reporting to senior stakeholders and promoting procurement best practice.

About you:

• Confident and collaborative procurement professional with substantial experience across the full procurement lifecycle and a strong track record of delivering complex tenders and high-value contracts.
• You will bring excellent commercial judgement, analytical ability and negotiation skills, alongside a strong understanding of procurement in a regulated environment and the legislation that underpins it.
• Just as importantly, you will be someone who can build strong relationships across teams, influence stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information clearly.
• The successful candidate will share ISHA’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, work in a safe and compliant way, and be flexible and responsive in supporting the wider needs of the organisation

About ISHA

At ISHA, community and neighbourhood mean everything to us, and our roots run deep in the areas of North London that we serve. Founded over 90 years ago, we provide around 2,500 homes for over 5,000 people across Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest. We are proud to remain a community-based housing association with a strong social purpose and an ambitious future.

Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.

We are ambitious about the future while remaining grounded in our communities and values.

Why join ISHA?

• A genuinely community-based and values-led organisation
• Strong social purpose and commitment to affordable housing
• New corporate strategy and clear organisational ambition with a commitment to growth in our heartlands
• Flexible and supportive working culture
• Competitive pension and benefits package

We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them?

If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do complete an application.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents.

Deadline: 09:00 on Friday 19 June 2026
Interview: 26 June 2026 – in-person at 102 Blackstock Road, N4 2DR

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Once you have landed on our website, you will need to do the following in order to apply for this role:

Application Process

When you submit your final application with your CV and a covering letter tell us:

(a) Why you feel you’re a strong fit for this role, with reference to the to the job description and person specification.

(b) One work-related challenge you’ve managed, what you did, and what you learned.

(c) Your biggest success in terms of procurement.

(d) What motivates you most about working in procurement.

(e) Anything else you feel is relevant to share with us.

Maximum of 250 words per answer, please.

Please note: We can only be able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK. We do not offer a visa sponsorship programme.

Applications sent without a covering letter will not be accepted.

Asking for adjustments

ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, you will be able to contact us.

No agencies please.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Account Manager

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading London-based youth charity dedicated to helping young people thrive. Through a powerful network of community organisations, programmes and partnerships, they create opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop skills, and shape their futures.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Fundraising and Communications team in a Senior Corporate Partnerships Account Manager role. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate partners, delivering high-quality stewardship, driving income growth, and creating meaningful engagement that supports life-changing work with young people.

The charity has a long-standing reputation for championing young people and the organisations that support them. With an ambitious income strategy and a collaborative culture, they are building impactful partnerships that combine funding, volunteering, and skills-sharing.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership of the corporate partnerships account management programme-building on strong foundations from recent years and playing a key role in shaping its future direction and success.

You'll be part of a values-driven team committed to inclusion, innovation, and delivering exceptional supporter experiences-working with partners who genuinely want to make a difference.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Account Manager

Salary: £43,495
Location: London / Hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours, flexible working considered)

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid annual holiday each year.
• Employer 4% pension contribution.
• Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
• Free Health Care Cash Plan.
• Charity mentoring network access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible and supportive working culture

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will lead the management of a diverse portfolio of corporate partners, spanning high-value strategic relationships and employee engagement-led partnerships.

This is a hands-on role, where you'll deliver against ambitious income targets while ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement across corporate partners, challenge event participants, and individual supporters.

You'll bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach to partnership management, confidently navigating challenges, spotting opportunities, and driving partnerships forward in a way that creates long-term value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering tailored stewardship plans and achieving income targets
• Leading on renewals and identifying opportunities to deepen and expand existing partnerships
• Forecasting and managing partnership income and expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities
• Designing and delivering engaging communications, including reports, newsletters, and donor journeys
• Planning and delivering corporate volunteering opportunities and partner engagement activities
• Supporting fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives
• Producing income reports across fundraising platforms and maintaining accurate CRM records

About you

You'll be a confident and experienced corporate fundraiser with a track record of managing and growing corporate partnerships. You'll bring a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for building meaningful relationships that deliver real impact.

You'll also be someone who thrives on ownership, and excited to shape and evolve an account management programme, who brings resilience and a solutions-focused mindset to navigating both challenges and opportunities.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience managing five- and six-figure corporate partnerships
• Strong relationship management and stewardship skills, with evidence of income growth
• A proactive approach, with the ability to overcome challenges and maintain momentum
• A solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to identify opportunities and drive partnerships forward
• Ability to identify and develop new opportunities within existing partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and presentations
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good understanding of fundraising best practice and corporate partnership trends

Application Process

If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with Kevin Croasdale at Charity People to find out more about how to apply.

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd June
Interviews: Monday 29th June

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.

Payroll Manager
Hours: Full-Time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £44,956
Location: Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TL

The Role

Clare College is seeking a Payroll Manager. Job responsibilities include processing the monthly payroll for Fellows and College Staff, Producing the Gender Pay Gap report with assistance from the Head of HR, and administering the three Pension Schemes that the College operates.

About Us

Founded in 1326, Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the more progressive and informal, it is renowned as a college that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive. Clare College has a small number of academic employees and around 150 non-academic staff across a wide range of departments (including Housekeeping, Hospitality, Buildings and Maintenance, Porters, Finance and Tutorial). Staff support the academic mission of the College as well as its commercial conferencing business.

Situated in the bustling heart of Cambridge, Clare College offers not only a prestigious setting but also exquisite surroundings, featuring some of the region's most renowned gardens overlooking the River Cam. Our commitment to academic distinction is complemented by an ethos of inclusivity and forward-thinking, fostering an exceptional and inspiring work environment.

About You

You will be an experienced Payroll professional able to work with limited supervision and support.

You will be working with our employee records on the payroll system, which includes sickness and our EAP programme, as well as regular reconciliation of PAYE, NIC, pension, Student Loan, Tax Credits and any other payroll deductions and credits paid over to HM Revenue & Customs and other institutions. You will prepare all statutory returns and forms for all payrolls including RTI returns and FPS/EPS returns as well as the of year end procedure on Sage and producing and issuing P60s.

Remuneration for this role will be up to £44,956. There will be a four-month probationary period. The post holder will be eligible for a bonus every year and free lunch in College on working days. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and free parking. 

Join us in upholding Clare College's legacy of excellence while becoming an invaluable asset to our community.

The closing date for this position is 18 June 2026
Interviews will be taking place shortly afterwards.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to the principles of equal opportunities, diversity and respect and want to be known as an employer that invests in its staff, recognising and rewarding them for their commitment.

No agencies please.

Title: Natural Estate Manager
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Salary: £30,040 per annum – Band D, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Natural Estate Manager to lead and deliver a busy but rewarding programme of conservation work across Gilwell Park, helping to improve habitats, boost biodiversity and create more opportunities for people to connect with nature. Guided by our new 10-year woodland management plan and best-practice conservation methods, you’ll take a hands-on approach to estate maintenance and habitat improvement across the site.

Working both independently and alongside staff teams, volunteers, corporate supporters and young people, you’ll help create meaningful change for nature and for visitors. From practical conservation tasks to wider estate projects, you’ll play a key role in shaping and protecting the natural environment at Gilwell Park.

Key Responsibilities as our Natural Estate Manager

• Lead practical grounds and woodland work at Gilwell Park, supporting habitat improvements and estate maintenance.
• Use and maintain machinery and tools safely, carrying out inspections, repairs and general site upkeep.
• Lead and support volunteers, corporate groups and young people in practical conservation activities and skills sharing.
• Support conservation partnerships and nature recovery projects, including habitat work, monitoring and reporting.
• Champion nature regeneration, maintain high health and safety standards, and support events, training and wider site activities for Scouts and Scout Adventures.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in practical conservation, habitat management and estate maintenance, with good knowledge of woodland and parkland management.
• Confidence using and maintaining machinery, tools and equipment safely, with experience in health and safety and risk assessments.
• Experience leading volunteers and skills sessions with people of all ages, including young people, and working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with experience supporting conservation projects, partnerships and reporting.
• A proactive, hands-on and enthusiastic approach, with a passion for conservation and helping young people connect with nature outdoors.
• A full UK driving licence and relevant countryside, woodland or estate management qualifications.

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Friday 26th June 2026.

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park on Monday 6th July 2026.

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Location (UK): Home-based with travel as detailed below.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, occasional weekend and evening work.
Salary: £30,635 per annum (rest of UK)
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page.
Contract type: Fixed term maternity cover until September 2027.
Travel: Regular travel into Manchester as well as occasional travel across North West England (e.g. Liverpool), North Wales, North East England (e.g. Newcastle), and the UK for meetings, residentials and events as needed.
Closing date: 23:59 hours, Sunday 28 June 2026

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families? 

Are you experienced in creating inspiring programmes and offering life-changing one-to-one support? 

Are you committed to putting children and young people at the heart of decision-making?

About the role
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, innovative team player to join our Young People and Families Service.This role will be based in the North West, as a homeworker, but will also support service delivery across the UK.

As a Young People and Families Worker you will work with colleagues, partners, healthcare professionals, schools, volunteers, and - most importantly - young people and families to co-plan, deliver and evaluate a high quality, holistic support offer locally and nationally. 

You will help young people living with arthritis to build their confidence, make friends, and achieve their personal goals.This will be achieved by providing one-to-one support, linking young people and families to a community of peer support, and working with volunteers to co-deliver self-management activities.

You will also co-design an exciting programme of online and in-person events, youth voice opportunities, and digital content. You will act as the bridge between young people, their families and professionals - especially in healthcare settings where you will play a unique role working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team partners to meet a range of needs. You will support young people during the pivotal transition from paediatric to adult services, making sure it is a time of empowerment and growth. 

About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we would love to hear from you:

• Experience of working with the third sector, preferably within the fields of youth/community development work and/or health and social care, with a passion for improving the lives of both children and young people as well as their families. 
• Experience of delivering interventions to people living with long term conditions, understanding the importance of self-management.
• Experience of taking a person-centered approach when providing support. 
• Experience of using a community development/youth work approach to co-design and deliver a quality service /project that is inclusive, inspiring and makes a difference.Engaging colleagues, funders, supporters and partners to make it happen. 
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and safe working policies and procedures.

The role of Senior Events and Partnerships Manager will lead the Events and Partnerships Teams to deliver their strategy and plans. Working with the Head of Public Fundraising the Senior Events and Partnerships Manager will carry out a programme of continuous improvement to shape our programme of events for supporters, the local community, our children, young people and their families and retain and grow our partnerships and community fundraising programmes. This work is vital in helping us to achieve our strategic aims of increasing our net contribution and growing our supporter base.

The successful candidate will proactively lead our Events Team to review and overhaul our current events programme before implementing a varied and exciting refreshed programme which will engage new and current supporters as well as the local community and our children, young people and their families. They will also lead our Partnerships Team to develop and maintain and grow long-term, high value and multifaceted community, group and corporate partnerships to maximise income, value and influence for The Children’s Trust.  You will lead a small team of events and partnerships managers to secure and manage a range of new and existing partnerships and events (including owned and third party).   

Income generation and strategy

• Lead the implementation and delivery of the strategy for the Events and Partnerships teams and work with the Head of Public Fundraising and the teams to develop and review strategies to maximise income from events and partnerships
• Utilise audience insight to develop a broad and innovative range of income generating products to engage new and steward existing partners (including community supporters, businesses, groups and schools)
• Lead the Events team to review and overhaul our current events programme so that we are maximising net income and ROI as well as meeting the needs of our supporters and local community, and building connections and long-term relationships with our events supporters
• Manage partnership pipeline including building opportunities with new businesses to increase the range, value and number of partnerships for The Children’s Trust
• Work with the Partnerships team to implement processes that streamline and integrate relationship management across the team
• Lead the team to maximise growth and opportunities from businesses, community supporters, groups and schools through supporter journeys, stewardship, and cross-sell
• Work across the Retail, Fundraising and Communications directorate to maximise opportunities for contact mapping, cross-sell and support the activity of other teams within the directorate (including but not limited to stock donations, sponsorship of committee-led events, pro bono support, gifts in kind etc.) 

Events and relationship management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing corporate partners, groups, supporters, senior volunteers and committees
• Work with the Events and Partnerships Managers to create account plans for corporate partners, groups and schools, as well as supporter journeys for community supporters and participants in our events programme
• Work with Events and Partnerships team to ensure that we are maximising opportunities within our relationships, achieving long-term growth and retention of all supporters and working with teams across the directorate to cross-sell other appropriate opportunities for support
• Develop relationships with colleagues across the Public Fundraising Team, wider directorate and organisation to ensure that opportunities for engagement, integration and promotion of events and partnerships are maximised and publicised
• Bring the Events and Partnerships teams together to ensure that we are seizing opportunities to integrate the programmes, for instance through corporate sponsorships of events, employee volunteering or participation, donated goods for raffles and auctions, match funding and more

Interview date: TBC

Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more… read more below

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

The National Youth Agency is looking for a Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Contract: 12-month fixed term (Maternity leave cover)
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £43,054 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.

What we do

As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.

We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work

About the Role

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and proactive Business Development Manager to develop relationships and opportunities with new clients, drive income generation and to grow the reach of the charity.

This role leads on securing new business opportunities across tenders, grants, consultancy, training, and government contracts, managing the process from initial research through to submission and handover. It focuses on building and maintaining relationships with partners across the public, voluntary, and private sectors, while promoting the NYA’s services and quality framework.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Seeking and attracting new opportunities for the NYA to work with public sector, voluntary sector, and private sector partners.
• Identifying and assessing prospects across tenders, grants, commercial proposals and government frameworks/contracts.
• Developing win themes, evidence, pricing assumptions (where applicable) and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to develop bids.
• Managing clarifications, presentations/interviews and negotiation stages with commissioners/funders/clients.
• Keeping pipeline and plans up to date and reporting progress/risks against targets.
• Developing relationships with and maintaining existing relationships with clients and funders.
• Taking bids through to close including final agreements and contract sign off.
• Promoting NYA products, resources, consultancy services and training offer.
• Delivering market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing projects, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Working as part of the wider Business Development Team to achieve income targets
• Working with our youth work specialists and Programmes and Research teams and reporting to the Head of Business Development.

Why Work for NYA?

• NYA operates as a people-focused organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
• NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
• A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
• NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
• We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

Closing date: 5pm Friday 26th June 2026
Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early
Interviews: Week commencing 6th July 2026 (subject to change)

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer. 

At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.

We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.

Please note: We use AI detector software, so applications or CV’s with high levels of AI generated content may be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance.

No agencies please.

Closing date: 16th June 2026 Interviews: 19th June 2026

This role leads a new flagship grants and strategic activity programme - a national outdoor play partnership supporting community foundations to deliver risky, adventurous and child-directed play opportunities for children aged 0–12 in up to 20 places across the UK. You will work in the UK Community Foundations team, the national backbone, co-ordinating and convening the wider partnership. The minimum £10m programme (likely larger) runs from June 2026 through November 2031, is delivered with seed funding from an anonymous lead funder. 

You will be accountable for the day-to-day running of the programme. That means managing the relationship with the lead funder, overseeing delivery across the four-outcomes learning framework, coordinating the national learning and influence backbone, building and maintaining sector relationships, and ensuring the programme is delivered on time, on budget and to consistently high standards. 

Alongside the programme, you will also support wider partnerships activity and act as a point of expertise on children and young people. You will advise the Partnerships team on CYP matters, provide a credible internal source of guidance on safeguarding, and keep UKCF abreast of policy and sector developments so we are well positioned to support community foundations to design and deliver further CYP-focused partnerships. 

You do not need to have worked in community foundations before. We are interested in people who combine substantial programme leadership experience - ideally within funding or grant making, though other types of programme delivery are likely to be relevant - with credible CYP sector knowledge, and the confidence to balance delivery, stakeholder relationships, sector influence and partnership support across a complex multi-year portfolio. 

The Partnerships & Insight team designs and delivers UKCF's national partnerships, brings new funding into the community foundation network, and grows our influence on the policy and funding environment community foundations operate in. This role sits at the heart of all of that, and gives you a broad view across the sector, the network and the wider VCSE landscape. 

We know that good programme leadership depends on different perspectives, lived experiences and ways of working. We encourage applications from people who may not meet every requirement but feel excited by the role and believe they could grow into it. 

Your portfolio 

You will hold responsibility for two connected areas. 

Programme management (0.65 FTE) 

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of the programme across four outcomes - Reach & Access; Quality & Character of Play; Lasting Local Capacity; National Evidence, Learning & Influence - and the operational layer that sits behind them. You will lead programme planning, budget management, risk management and quality assurance, working closely with the Director of Partnerships & Insight. 

You will manage the relationship with the lead funder, and any subsequent funders that come on board, including reporting, milestone delivery, board updates and stewardship of the partnership over the full grant period. You will also oversee community foundation onboarding, contracting, ongoing relationship management and convening across the cohort of around 20 delivery partners. 

You will coordinate the national backbone of the programme – participating community foundations, learning partner, expert panellists, sector relationships, and the dissemination of evidence and influence outputs - and oversee learning outputsagainst the programme's two-layer tracking architecture. 

You will build and maintain relationships that lead to the change the programme seeks to achieve and supports a potential continuation funding pipeline. You will represent UKCF and the programme externally - with funders, government, sector bodies and international peers, including our peers at community foundations in Canada.

Wider partnerships and CYP responsibilities (0.35 FTE) 

You will support the Director of Partnerships and the wider team on general partnership matters, pitching in at crunch points and offering senior advice and leadership on design and delivery. 

You will act as UKCF's internal point of information on safeguarding for children and young people, supporting the Partnerships team and wider colleagues to apply appropriate standards across CYP-related programmes and proposals. Training will be provided.

You will keep UKCF abreast of CYP sector developments - policy, funding landscape, research and practice - and translate these into practical advice for partnerships and field-building work. You will advise the team on CYP matters during pipeline development, scoping and proposal-writing, making sure new opportunities are well grounded in current sector knowledge. 

You will build and maintain relationships with key CYP sector bodies, funders and expert networks to position UKCF as a credible, well-informed partner in the children and young people space, and you will contribute to UKCF's wider thought leadership and external profile on CYP, including occasional speaking, writing and convening. 

Your wider responsibilities 

Like everyone at UKCF, you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will partner with Communications, Finance, Field Building and other teams to support wider organisational activity, contribute to the development of the Partnerships & Insight team and to UKCF's culture, standards and ways of working, and take on other reasonable duties commensurate with the role. 

What you will bring 

We are looking for someone who combines substantial programme leadership with credible CYP sector knowledge, and who is comfortable holding the whole of a complex programme in view while making sound day-to-day decisions. You might recognise yourself in some, but not necessarily all, of the following. 

• Programme leadership and judgement - able to hold a complex, multi-year programme in view while making sound day-to-day decisions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication, adapted confidently for funders, government, community foundations, sector peers and internal audiences. 

• Diplomatic, confident and effective relationship-building and influence with senior and varied stakeholders. 

• Proactive problem-solving - acting on initiative, diagnosing issues early and proposing practical solutions. 

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities across a complex portfolio. 

• Creativity, flexibility and intuition, with a willingness to adapt your approach as the programme evolves. 

• Commitment to learning and improvement, including reflecting on your own practice and seeking continual development. 

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and climate justice, and interest in how these values shape programme design, participation and whose voices are heard. 

Essential experience 

• Senior programme leadership: substantial experience leading voluntary and community sectormulti-year, multi-partner programmes, including accountability for budget, delivery and outcomes. 

• Children and young people sector expertise: strong working knowledge of the CYP landscape - policy, funding, practice - and credibility with sector stakeholders. 

• Safeguarding: confident acting as an internal point of information on safeguarding, with a basic or good understanding of safeguarding standards in CYP-related work, and willingness to undertake further training.

• Stakeholder management: experience managing significant relationships, including reporting, stewardship and the negotiation of programme changes. 

• Charity or non-profit setting: understanding of values-driven work and the operating norms of the voluntary sector. 

• Data, impact and learning: able to interpret quantitative and qualitative information, undertake basic and intermediate analysis, and oversee a learning partner, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Understanding of the norms of impact and learning in the voluntary and community sector.

• Relationship management: builds trust with funders, peers, partners and delivery organisations; offers diplomatic, credible guidance. 

• Digital, CRM and AI confidence: confident across Office 365 and  AI tools (or have started to experiment with them) to support efficient working and free up more time for relationship building. Motivated to use AI, and to do so mindfully, responsibly, ethically and to increase impact. 

• Ability to travel occasionally, which may include overnight stays and multi-day events. 

Desirable experience 

• Grant making and funding, particularly relational or participatory approaches; systems change or place-based approaches to community impact; or asset-based community development and community-led programmes. 

• Working with community foundations or place-based funding structures. 

• Play, early years, youth work, education or related CYP fields. 

• Designing and delivering co-design, collaboration or systems-change activity. 

• Contributing to policy or sector influence. 

• Developing AI tools within a VCSE context, and understanding of AI ethics and the unique VCSE context around AI - or an interest in this topic. 

• Securing continuation or follow-on funding for complex programmes. 

Inclusion statement 

UK Community Foundations is committed to building an inclusive organisation and a diverse field. We welcome applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and others who are underrepresented in the charity and philanthropy sector. 

This role plays a pivotal part in delivering that mission by leading and developing meaningful involvement opportunities for our community. You will lead key involvement programmes such as our Young Ambassadors and Involvement Champions, empowering people affected by brain tumours to share their experiences, influence our work and connect with others. You will build strong, inclusive networks that ensure diverse voices are represented and actively engaged across the organisation. Your work will champion lived experience and ensure involvement remains at the heart of everything we do.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

An experienced involvement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong communication and relationship-building skills. You’ll have a solid track record in managing programmes and delivering high-quality, inclusive involvement opportunities. Confident working with diverse communities, you’ll be passionate about amplifying lived experience and driving impact. Experience of working with young people is highly desirable, along with the ability to support and inspire others to contribute meaningfully and shape our work

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Lead the delivery of the Young Ambassador Involvement Champion Programmes, including recruitment, onboarding, events, training and ongoing support

· Coordinate and deliver regular meetings, activities and development opportunities for Young Ambassadors and Involvement Champions

· Build trusted relationships with programme participants, ensuring a positive and meaningful experience

· Support the ongoing development and improvement of involvement programmes, using feedback and learning

· Manage research involvement activity, coordinating opportunities for lived experience contributors to support projects

· Deliver workshops, events and co-production activities with a range of stakeholders, including young people

· Provide practical advice and support to colleagues to help embed involvement in their work

· Ensure all involvement activity is accessible and designed to meet to the needs of people affected by brain tumours, including those with cognitive, physical and communication challenges, removing barriers so everyone can participate meaningfully

· Plan and facilitate focus groups using inclusive, trauma-informed approaches to gather meaningful lived experience input

· Design and deliver qualitative surveys that are accessible and engaging, ensuring high-quality responses from a diverse range of participants

· Analyse qualitative data from involvement activities and surveys, identifying key themes and insights to inform service improvement and organisational work

· Proactively identify and address inequalities in involvement, ensuring underrepresented and marginalised groups have equitable opportunities to take part and influence change

· Track activity and contribute to reporting, helping demonstrate the impact and value of involvement

A new role and exciting local opportunity to inspire change in later life and make this a great place to grow old well.

We are reimagining our services for a new generation of older people, with more focus on earlier interventions and a shift away from reactive interventions.

We know that good health and happiness are closely linked and getting active is a great way to feel more positive. We think it is never too late to start something new.

History & Location

Fair Close (link to website) has a long history of enhancing independence in old age. We are ideally located in Newbury with the space, versatility and facilities to make the transition into become an ageing well centre and wellbeing hub for over the 70s (with low to moderate needs).

Your Impact

· Creating and delivering an inspiring programme of support within our building to promote active living, prevention, awareness and health management.

· Maximising the efficient use of our building to make the biggest difference for the most people.

· Driving innovation and continuous improvement tracking and measuring impact providing the data to support fundraising.

· Ensuring our services are relevant and based on individuals’ skills, experiences and interests’ whilst encouraging them to change their lives for the better.

About you

· Evidence of continuing professional development  

· Specialized knowledge to promote health, independence, and social engagement in older adults

· Ability to create and implement wellness programmes

· Compassion and empathy for the elderly

· Positive “can do” attitude, integrity and team work