Data governance manager jobs in Europe

The AI Engineer is a hands-on role where you’ll work across the full development lifecycle, from shaping ideas and building prototypes through to deploying production-ready solutions. You’ll play a key role in applying AI and modern software engineering practices to real-world service challenges. 

As AI Engineer, you’ll be part of a small, collaborative team, working closely with product, user experience and operational colleagues to deliver impactful, user-focused solutions. 

This role is predominantly home-based with occasional attendance at our Birmingham Office (minimum of four days per year).  However, during probation more frequent office attendance will be required to ensure you receive full support.  

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Designing and building applications and tools using modern engineering practices 

• Developing integrations, APIs and automation to support key services 

• Translating business and user needs into working technical solutions 

• Exploring where AI and automation can add value to real workflows 

• Building and testing prototypes, then iterating based on feedback 

• Supporting deployment and early-stage live running of new solutions 

• Collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to shape and refine ideas 

What We’re Looking For 

Core Experience 

• Strong background in software or application development 

• Experience working with Python and/or Microsoft technologies 

• Experience building and integrating APIs and services 

• Ability to deliver solutions end-to-end (design through to deployment) 

• Confident communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences 

AI & Innovation 

• Good understanding of AI / Generative AI concepts and use cases 

• Interest in applying emerging technologies to solve real problems 

Nice to Have (but not essential) 

• Experience building AI-enabled features or tools 

• Knowledge of technologies such as RAG, vector databases or LLMs 

• Background in regulated, public sector or customer-focused environments 

• Experience working with CRM, contact centre or case management systems 

• Awareness of accessibility, data protection or service design principles 

What We Offer:   

We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including:   

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays   

• A contributory pension scheme   

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement   

• Generous Life Insurance   

• Wellbeing days to support your mental health   

• A healthcare cashback scheme   

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme  

• Working outside the UK (up to 30 days in a 12-month period)  

• Free on-site gym    

• Enhanced maternity pay    

Recruitment Process  

*We will review all applications after the closing date and contact shortlisted applicants thereafter** 

• Stage 1: informal chat  

• Stage 2: interview 

Accessibility and Adjustments  

We want every candidate to feel confident and supported. If you need any adjustments or have specific preferences during the recruitment process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.  

Important Information  

We will only use the data you supply to us for recruitment purposes, and it will be held for twelve months. For further details, please see our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our vacancies page.  

 Our Commitment to Inclusion  

 We take diversity seriously and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our values: ‘We put people first, We support each other, We solve problems’ underpin our vision to be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds.  

Apply before 30th June 2026

This role requires you to already have a Right to Work in the UK

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: 122 Braymere Road, Peterborough, PE7 8NB (On-site work)

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (08.30 AM to 5.30 PM, Monday to Friday)

Salary: £32,500 p.a.

Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

WELCOME TO GFA WORLD

Since 1979, we have been committed to serving the “least of these” in Asia and Africa, primarily in places where no one has ever heard the name of Jesus, so that those still waiting can experience the love of God for the first time. Today, nearly 3 billion people have little to no opportunity to ever hear the name of Jesus. Every single day, an estimated 70,000 people die without ever hearing His name.

We are partnered with National Missionaries serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Asia and Africa, children in poverty and suffering, and community development initiatives helping families in need of care or during disasters.

As a Christian missions order we are a small organisation, but we are deeply committed to doing our work with excellence, faithfulness, and care in everything we do. We function as a community, and by joining GFA World you’ll be joining a family that does life together—journeying toward Jesus, living for eternity, and making a difference for some of the poorest and most afflicted people on earth in Christ’s name.

Our Mission

We exist to ensure no one dies without knowing the love of Christ and give people the chance to experience a transformed life in Christ by partnering with National Missionaries to bring the love of Jesus to communities still waiting to hear His name.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

GFA World's mission is to help people know Jesus and experience His love in places where there is little or no Christian presence. Every donation, prayer, event, communication, and ministry activity relies on strong systems and faithful stewardship behind the scenes. 

This role helps ensure that GFA World remains financially sound, legally compliant, operationally effective, and a healthy place for staff to serve. You will help steward the resources entrusted to us by our partners, support the staff who carry out the ministry, and maintain the systems that allow our work to grow sustainably.

As a small and highly collaborative team, we do not have separate departments for finance, human resources, compliance, facilities, health and safety, or operations. Instead, we rely on people who are willing to take ownership, learn new things, solve problems, and help strengthen the organisation wherever needed.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating and improving systems, spotting gaps, and ensuring that important things do not fall through the cracks.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Be a practising Christian and active member of a local church.
• Subscribe to GFA World’s Statement of Faith and the Nicene Creed.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to our Mission and Core Values.
• Participate in and lead Christian prayer as part of normal organisational life.
• Work effectively with Christians from a variety of denominational backgrounds.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance & Accounting (25%)

• Maintain online accounting system (QuickBooks Online) and other related financial systems.
• Maintain and improve accounting structures, nominal ledger, and chart of account.
• Review, maintain, and automate transaction processing workflows.
• Upload and reconcile donations and other financialtransactions.
• Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Oversee pension administration and HMRC submissions.
• Prepare budgets and reports in collaboration with leadership.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and identify variances.
• Assist with year-end processes and external audits.

People & Culture (25%)

• Administer HR system (Employment Hero) and maintain accurate staff records.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and off-boarding processes.
• Maintain employment documentation, contracts, and policies in accordance with GDPR.
• Coordinate staff training and professional development records.
• Support performance review and appraisal processes.
• Help preserve and strengthen GFA World's mission, values, and staff culture.
• Assist staff and managers with HR-related administration and processes.

Compliance & Governance (25%)

• Maintain awareness of relevant employment, charity, and workplace regulations.
• Review organisational policies and recommend updates where needed.
• Maintain compliance records and organisational documentation.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate organisational risk assessments.
• Maintain the health & safety master file and supporting records.
• Carry out routine health and safety tests.
• Organise mandatory health and safety trainings and checks.
• Maintain incident records and compliance documentation.
• Help ensure a safe working environment for staff and visitors.

Operations & Facilities (25%)

• Maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
• Order office supplies and consumables.
• Manage office equipment and coordinate repairs when required.
• Liaise with contractors, service providers, and suppliers.
• Manage office keys, alarms, access systems, and security procedures.
• Support office refurbishments and workplace improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve organisational systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Take ownership of operational issues and see them through to completion.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY LIFE

GFA World is a Christian ministry, and prayer is central to who we are and how we serve.

All staff participate in regular corporate prayer as part of normal organisational life. These times include reading Scripture, sharing thanksgiving, and praying for the needs of the ministry, our staff, and the mission field.

The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in these prayer times and, on occasion, lead them.

As with all roles at GFA World, staff are expected to support the spiritual life and mission of the organisation through prayer, service, and Christian fellowship.

ABOUT THE APPLICANT

We recognise that, to be great at your role, there are certain characteristics that are important and others that enable a good fit within our existing team and culture. But if you don’t meet them, get in touch anyway! You may be more awesome than you realise.

Required

• You are a practising Christian with active involvement in a local church.
• You have a heart for helping people know Jesus, even if your role is primarily office-based.
• You care about serving people in some of the world’s most underserved communities.
• You are willing to support the mission in whatever practical way is needed.
• You have experience in accounting and human resources administration.
• You are comfortable working with financial systems, spreadsheets, and IT softwares.
• You are naturally organised and detail-oriented.
• You enjoy creating order, systems, and clear processes.
• You take ownership of problems rather than waiting for someone else to solve them.
• You are comfortable researching unfamiliar topics and learning independently.
• You can manage multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously.
• You communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.
• You can work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• You are comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Desirable

• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with Employment Hero or similar HR software.
• Experience processing payroll and administering workplace pensions.
• Experience preparing budgets or monitoring budget performance.
• Experience maintaining policies, compliance records, or organisational documentation.
• Experience coordinating staff training and maintaining training records.
• Experience with health and safety administration, risk assessments, and workplace compliance.
• Experience within a charity, church, ministry, or values-driven organisation.
• Experience identifying and improving organisational systems and processes.

GFA WORLD’S STATEMENT OF FAITH

We Believe:

•    That the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, given to us by the Church – “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).
•    The Nicene Creed to be the official Creed of the Holy Church.
•    In one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.
•    In the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return.
•    That man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which meant they were no longer in communion with God, and physical death was the consequence; and that all people are given the option of being redeemed and restored to God.
•    The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His victory over death and are, therefore, in right relationship with God.
•    Salvation means far more than being “saved from sin; we are saved for sonship, to be divinely adopted sons and daughters of God. Forgiveness is the precondition for God’s greater gift, the gift that will last beyond our death: the gift of divine life” (1 Corinthians 15:3-7).
•    Believers in Christ are destined to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. Sharing in the life of God, as God has shared in our humanity (1 Peter 1:4).
•    In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer.
•    In the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in right relationship with God, and eternal separation for those who have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.
•    The sacrament of marriage to be ordained by God as a holy union between one man and one woman as biologically defined at birth.

OUR DESIRE

To be devout followers of Christ and to fulfil His Great Commission amongst people still waiting to hear His name for the first time, by training up, sending out, and assisting qualified labourers in partnership with the body of Christ

OUR CORE VALUES

1. Knowing the lord Jesus more fully & intimately
2. Being a people of integrity and excellence
3. Living in submission to God’s word
4. Being a people of faith
5. Being a people committed to prayer & worship
6. Having a servant lifestyle
7. Being a people of grace & love
8. Serving sacrificially
9. Being a people sold out to win the lost at any cost
10. Working together with the body of Christ

THE NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and died and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

Amen

Breathe London Portfolio Manager

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Breathe London Portfolio Manager  

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Breathe London Portfolio Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

The Portfolio Manager leads the scoping, management, delivery and monitoring and tracking progress of all Breathe London projects, working closely with the Greater London Authority, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other key stakeholders, as well as ensuring lessons learnt are identified and shared across the wider Breathe Cities programme. The role will also support wider CAF work and grants as and when required. 

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in project, programme, or grant management.

• Experience in working on air quality, or in an area relating to the Breathe Cities strategy (across data, campaign and community engagement, city governance). 

• Strong understanding of the political, social and economic context of London, and its position as a high-profile global city. 

• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and to be outcome-focused, with experience working in teams that design and execute strategies on complex issues. 

• Ability to translate programme experience into practical, accessible learning for different audiences, including city governments, civil society partners and internal teams 

• Experience in financial management, including the ability to interrogate grant budgets. 

• Fluent in English and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – 30th June 2026
• Salary – £52,000
• Type of employment- full-time, fixed term until the end of December 2027

At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

About The Role

This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior fundraising leader who knows how to turn supporter engagement into long term growth. You’ll lead the strategy for one of the biggest and most valuable areas of our fundraising programme, shaping how we build stronger relationships with supporters beyond their first year with us. Working across large-scale, multi-channel campaigns and journeys, you’ll use insight, creativity and audience understanding to deliver communications that feel connected, relevant and commercially strong. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with delivery, can see the bigger picture, and knows how to bring teams and stakeholders with them.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

You’ll lead and develop a talented Growth team, working closely with senior colleagues across Acquisition, Planning, Brand, Data and Product Strategy to create joined-up supporter experiences that drive engagement and income growth over time. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading in a fast-moving environment, comfortable challenging ways of working and experienced in managing complex programmes with multiple priorities. You’ll have the credibility to influence at senior level, the ability to use data and insight to shape decisions, and a strong understanding of what makes fundraising communications perform at scale.

What we are looking for:

- Significant experience developing and delivering mass fundraising or customer communication strategies within a large, complex organisation
- A strong track record of leading high-performing teams through change, growth and evolving ways of working
- Experience using data, audience insight and testing to improve supporter journeys and long-term value
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence, collaborate and challenge constructively
- Strong commercial awareness, budgeting experience and the ability to manage large-scale fundraising activity strategically
- Someone who combines creativity with operational thinking and enjoys building ambitious plans that deliver results

Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.

If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Finance Manager

Milton Keynes | Full-time | Hybrid working available

Help shape the next phase of our journey

At the Spinal Injuries Association, we are committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life - one they choose, with the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury. Our work is underpinned by strong values of compassion, inclusivity, courage and collaboration.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Finance Manager to join us at an exciting point in our journey. As we are now halfway through delivering our 2030 strategy, this role offers a unique opportunity to play a central part in strengthening our financial sustainability and enabling the association to achieve its long-term ambitions.

About the role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the association while driving continuous improvement across our finance processes and systems. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will be a trusted partner to budget holders and colleagues across all departments.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading all aspects of financial management, reporting, and controls
• Producing timely and accurate management accounts and forecasts
• Supporting budgeting and financial planning across departments
• Ensuring compliance with charity and financial regulations
• Improving finance systems, processes, and reporting insight
• Supporting and developing colleagues in financial understanding and best practice

About you

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar finance role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly
• Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies
• A proactive, approachable mindset with a passion for enabling others
• Charity sector experience is desirable

Why join us?

• A genuinely supportive and values-led culture
• The opportunity to influence delivery of a long-term organisational strategy
• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Contract: Full time
• Hours: 35 hours a week
• Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes
• Closing date: 6 July 2026, 9am
• Interview date: 1st round: 9/10 July 2026, 2nd round: 14 July 2026, at SIA House, Milton Keynes

If you’re looking for a role where your work will have real impact and you can be part of a purpose-driven association at a pivotal stage in its journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be expected to follow our hybrid working policy, spending at least three days per week in the office. As a result, applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance (approximately one hour) of Milton Keynes.

Please ensure your application reflects your own experience and clearly demonstrates your personal contribution. If shortlisted, you will be asked to discuss your application in detail during the selection process.

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.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

No agencies please.

Director of Operations – Finance & Support Services
Dartington (& Torquay as required)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, ideally Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30
Salary: £51,663.00 - £59,597.00 per annum (DOE)

Are you a skilled operations professional with a background in finance?

We have a brand-new opportunity at Lifeworks Charity, for a Director of Operations (Finance & Support Services) to play a crucial role in our Central Support team. You will drive the sustainable growth and operational efficiency of the charity, directly contributing to our charitable impact.

You'll blend your financial expertise with your keen eye for operational oversight in this hybrid role, ensuring our resources are managed effectively to benefit the young people and families we support.

Who we are:

Since 1996, we've been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

What you’ll do:

Finance

- Manage and maintain all financial aspects of the charity, including (but not limited to), budgeting, forecasting, reporting, ledgers, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, debtor accounts, cash flow management, insurances, property and procurement.
- Take a lead on the development of financial and fundraising processes and strategies.
- Manage and be the main point of contact for all aspects of ESFA and DfE funding compliance and reporting.
- Lead a small team to deliver outstanding support to the charity and act as a key financial advisor to managers across the organisation.
- Produce clear and concise monthly management accounts and provide financial insights to senior managers and the Board of Trustees.
- Working closely with external auditors, prepare and oversee our year end accounts.

Operations

- Ensure that charity governance and compliance is upheld, by contributing to record maintenance, managing registers and supporting with reviews of policies and procedures.
- Work with our external IT partners to manage our technology. You will make sure that the correct infrastructure, systems and processes are in the right place at the right time.
- Lead on IT security for the charity, implementing regular reviews to monitor compliance.
- Act as the Data Controller and manage all areas of data protection regulations, always prioritising data security.
- Develop and review charity policies as necessary, ensuring they align with best practices and legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance of Health and Safety policies, liaising with external advisors to maintain safety within the workplace.

Last but not least, we are looking for someone that is an advocate for people with learning disabilities and shares our common goal of making sure the people we support achieve their best lives with us. You may not be involved in the day-to-day work with our service users, but the work you will do is vital to the success of our charity.

What we're looking for:

You'll be a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference. You should be:

- ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified with significant experience (or fully qualified is a bonus!).
- A proven leader with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- An expert in financial management, from budgeting to reporting.
- An excellent communicator who can clearly explain complex financial information to all audiences.
- Experienced in managing a broad portfolio, ideally including Health and Safety, IT, or facilities.
- Knowledgeable about governance frameworks and risk management.

If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a desire to contribute to a vital cause, we would love to hear from you.

We're passionate about supporting our staff just as much as we are about supporting our service users. When you join our team, you can expect:

- An hourly rate above the Real Living Wage
- A holiday entitlement of 33 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Access to valuable resources including an employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health

Building a diverse and safe team:

At Lifeworks, we're committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. To achieve this commitment, we will ensure the continuous development, improvement and review of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that continuously promote a culture of vigilance in respect of safeguarding within our organisation. All staff undergo Safer Recruitment checks which include pre-employment checks, reference checks, and a DBS check with Barred List checks (where applicable).

Early applications encouraged!

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the 19th of July, but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified. So, to ensure your application is considered, ensure you apply early!

The interview format will consist of 3 parts; a formal interview assessment, a short presentation and a Q&A with staff members. If you are selected for interview, further details will be shared ahead of the above date.

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great fit for our team.

Please note that this role was previously advertised as Operations Manager. We ask that previous applicants of this role need not reapply.

We’d appreciate no contact from agencies regarding this role. We are only accepting direct applications.

Our client, a world-leading Performing Arts organisation, are looking for a Head of Data & Systems. The successful candidate will be supporting four sites across London and will be responsible for around 550 colleagues across the organisation.

The Head of Data and Systems is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the organisaton’s infrastructure runs smoothly and securely, using it to improve processes and efficiency. This post reports to the Director of Finance, Data and Systems.

Responsibilities:

· Lead a review of departmental delivery and propose a roadmap for improvement. Sharing KPI frameworks and measures as required.

· Lead strategic planning for IT systems, building strong relationships with stakeholders to anticipate and understand future needs to meet the organisation strategic objectives.

· Ensure that the organisation has the IT infrastructure needed to support the business and maintain a roadmap of improvements and maintenance.

· Ensure the smooth running of service delivery and positive user experience.

· Manage the IT budget and ensure that value for money is achieved.

· Provide clear, effective and visible leadership to the IT team, ensuring that all team members are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the success of the organisation.

· Develop talent within teams, reviewing and measuring performance, building confidence and growing skills.

· Implement robust security measures to protect the organisation from cyber threat and ensure the team stay up to date with industry best practice

Essential Skills:

· Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience in IT governance.

· Ability to be ‘on call’ for emergencies and business continuity recovery

· Experience of managing risk and Cyber security.

· Experienced IT leader, with a customer focused approach.

· Experience of public, private and hybrid cloud environments.

· Results-driven with a proven track record of high achievement through data and systems teams.

· Demonstrable experience in project management, driving organisation-wide initiatives, through collaboration.

· Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

· Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate business needs to data and systems solutions.

· Ability to lead and monitor several projects concurrently.

· Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with ability to articulate messages to technical and non-technical audiences.

· Experience of procurement to achieve best value for the organisation.

· Ability to respond to changing circumstances.

· Well-developed change management skills with the ability of understand the strategic “big picture” and set a clear direction.

· Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.

· Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.

· Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

· Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.

Please apply online today for a confidential chat about this wonderful role which gives the postholder ample opportunity to make a real difference.

Advert closing date: 21st June 2026 .

We stand with individuals facing addiction - not as outsiders, but as a community rooted in peer support, lived experience, and human connection. 

As Operations Manager (OM), you’ll lead safe, high‑quality services, guide a committed frontline team, ensure compliance, strengthen partnerships, and drive performance across all operations; keeping our work moving from outreach and hotspot engagement to groups, community stalls, and the everyday moments where trust is built. As part of BUBIC’s commitment to meeting people where they are, the post holder will also share night‑outreach duties with the Team Leader, working one evening per week (5pm-midnight, typically Wednesday or Friday) to reach those most visible and vulnerable at night, enabling early intervention, safer engagement, and stronger pathways into support. If you want your skills to fuel transformation and strengthen a community from within, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.
 

In addition, this role is pivotal in delivering BUBIC’s Strategic Plan, driving business development, staff development, service expansion, and organisational governance:

Business Development Contribution
The OM strengthens partnerships, supports funding strategy, provides operational evidence for bids, and contributes to growth initiatives such as pop-up BUBIC models and harm reduction bus feasibility.

Staff Development
The OM leads one to ones for the core staff and team leader, providing reflective practice, training, and wellbeing activities, and supports workforce planning aligned to strategic priorities.

Service Development
The OM oversees safe, high-quality delivery of outreach, groups, dual diagnosis support, Gateway training, and pilots’ new services including outings, life-skills programmes, and community presence initiatives.

Governance & Profile
Working with the CEO, the OM ensures oversight of compliance, safeguarding, GDPR, reporting to Board and sub-groups, and contributes to annual accounts, supports AGM delivery, and strengthens organisational visibility through external representation

Key responsibilities and duties

The Clinical Service Manager will be responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day management and development of The Maya Centre’s clinical services. Key duties will include:

• Providing clinical management across The Maya Centre’s therapeutic services and therapist teams.
• Managing the client journey from referral through to assessment and allocation.
• Overseeing referrals, triage, assessments and allocation processes for new clients.
• Acting, alongside the Clinical Director, as a senior clinical point of contact and providing case consultation where required.
• Supporting and managing therapists, including responding to clinical queries and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Undertaking clinical risk assessment and risk management as required.
• Ensuring outcome measures, including CORE, are completed and used effectively across clinical services.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping, monitoring and evaluation.
• Supporting the recruitment, induction and professional development of therapists.
• Working with the Clinical Director, CEO and wider team to develop and improve The Maya Centre’s service model.
• Building positive relationships with partner agencies, community organisations, health and social care providers, funders and other stakeholders.
• Supporting consultation events, stakeholder engagement and the promotion of The Maya Centre’s services.
• Contributing to reports for trustees, funders and other audiences.
• Attending relevant meetings, including clinical team meetings, supervisors’ meetings, management meetings and CPD sessions.
• Representing The Maya Centre externally at relevant inter-agency and clinical meetings where appropriate.
• Supporting fundraising, events and wider organisational activities when required.

Person specification:

Essential

• Full membership, registration and accreditation with UKCP, BPS, BPC and/or BACP.
• A minimum of three years’ post-qualification clinical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with relevant professional body requirements.
• Experience of working clinically with clients who have experienced childhood trauma.
• Experience of culturally sensitive clinical practice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice.
• Good knowledge and experience of a broad range of psychological therapies.
• A minimum of two years’ experience of clinical service management.
• Experience of management within an organisational context.
• Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community organisations, health and social care providers, partner agencies and funders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of collecting and measuring clinical outcomes, including CORE.
• Good IT, numeracy and data skills, with the ability to collate and present information clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to anti-discriminatory, trauma-informed and intersectional practice.

Desirable

• Qualifications or training in therapeutic modalities beyond psychodynamic or analytic approaches.
• Experience and knowledge of using CORENET.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Please note that this post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the women we serve, and we particularly welcome applications from women with lived experience of the issues we work with, and from women from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic or Refugee communities

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage the DUK project portfolio

• Become a subject matter expert in applied and translational research in DMD, allowing informed decision making and effective communication with key stakeholders
• Support identification of new project and collaborative opportunities, including the ongoing management and delivery of our applicant-led funding call
• Support the Director of Research and Development in project scientific review, working with the Scientific Advisory Board, Patient Advisory Board, Senior Leadership Team and DUK Board of Trustees
• Manage project development and initiation, including contracting, the development of detailed project plans, including go/no-go milestones, and budgets
• Manage and oversee project delivery, including monitoring of progress, according to agreed timelines and deliverables (including written updates and formal reports), and managing project finances, including reviewing and approval of invoices and monitoring project expenditure
• Support research budget forecasting in liaison with the finance team and the Director of Research and Development, and ensure compliance across the project portfolio
• Build and manage relationships with external partners and maintain regular communication through the project life cycle
• Support the Director of Research and Development to identify areas of strategic focus to inform the development of new research programmes
• Contribute to and support the development of DUK led research proposals for external funding and work with the income generation team to identify opportunities for research funding

Research governance and processes

• Maintain and improve, as relevant, internal processes for research management and governance
• Act as system owner for the research functions within DUK’s CRM (Salesforce), maintaining records and driving process improvements for grant workflows and monitoring
• Support the Director of Research and Development in research governance activities
• Support the Director of Research and Development to ensure compliance with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) requirements, such as - contributing to annual data collection and surveys; implementation of AMRC processes and reviews recommendations, as relevant; keep up to date with relevant news and opportunities for training, collaboration and networking

Support the Director of Research and Development on the following external engagement activities

• Development and implementation of outreach and engagement activities in the DMD patient and research community to inform areas for research focus and prioritisation
• Scoping and development of formal and informal strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholder organisations (e.g. membership societies, other charities, consortia etc)

Support delivery of DUK flagship strategic programmes

DUK has strategic programmes in clinical research access and capacity, care standards and care access, assistive technologies and patient data. Under the oversight of the Director of Research and Development and working closely with the relevant programme team:

• Coordinate key programme updates and discussions between the DUK team and the programme teams
• Working with DUK comms team, support the development of external comms and marketing
• Working with the Director of Research and Development and the programme teams, support development of new initiatives and external funding opportunities

Other key responsibilities

• Provide general research admin support (e.g. arrange research meetings, both internal and external, prepare agendas and take minutes)
• Work with DUK comms team to identify case studies and success stories and support the development of the research comms strategy
• Coordinate research comms and work with the Director of Research and Development and comms team to ensure all research content is accurate and appropriate
• Work with the income generation and comms teams to provide updates to our key co-funding partners
• Support the collection of portfolio data across all programmes for DUK KPIs and to support DUK impact report development
• Coordinate and deliver research led events and support the Director of Research and Development in the agenda and content development for the annual Duchenne UK New Horizons conference
• Travel across the UK to attend meetings with partners

Clinical Research Manager

 

The Clinical Research Manager will play a key role in advancing ARUK’s drug prioritisation activities as part of the Clinical Accelerator Programme. Working closely with the Senior Clinical Research Manager, this role will drive the identification, evaluation, and progression of high-potential drug candidates toward clinical trials, delivering tangible impact for people affected by dementia.

This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s research objectives and organisational strategy and will be key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Clinical Research Manager will manage the planning and delivery of ARUK’s drug prioritisation activities working collaboratively with external stakeholders and various departments across the organisation, including the wider Research, Fundraising and Policy, Communications and Involvement Teams to develop the programme and ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.

This role sits within the Clinical Research team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with or likely to develop dementia. With the first generation of disease modifying treatments recently approved, this is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with strong research experience who understands the clinical research environment in the UK, to contribute to groundbreaking work in dementia research, aligning with and advancing on the Government's new investment initiatives in the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

1. ARUK Drug Prioritisation Programme Delivery and Development

 

· Lead on the identification of therapies with the potential to be prioritised for clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia through literature search and communication with the clinical research community and key external partners, with support from the Senior Clinical Research Manager.

· Lead the development and drafting of high-quality scientific dossiers that directly inform prioritisation decisions and progression of drug candidates.

· Lead the translation of recommendations from external advisory panels into actionable next steps.

· Work with the Senior Clinical Research Manager and the Senior Clinical Programmes Operations Officer to plan drug prioritisation activities, including meeting logistics, panel engagement, feedback and to track and evaluate progress.

· Identify, evaluate, and drive forward high-impact opportunities for drug prioritisation and clinical development in consultation with Partnerships, Evidence and Funding teams.

· Design and embed scalable processes to proactively monitor the global drug development landscape, utilising databases, conference intelligence, and literature to curate a dynamic intelligence log that tracks therapeutic candidates, development progress, and emerging opportunities across industry and academia.

2. Driving the advancement of the Clinical Accelerator Programme and delivery of key components of its strategy

 

· Drive planning and implementation of new activities as relevant to continually develop and advance the clinical research strategy

· Collaborate in mapping the clinical research ecosystem, identifying gaps in research and recommending actions to address them.

· Keep abreast of developments and trends in dementia clinical research to influence ARUK's strategies and decisions.

· Support and continuously strengthen internal reporting mechanisms, ensuring timely, high-quality updates to Senior Leadership and relevant boards that enable effective governance, informed decision-making, and strong organisational coordination

· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager to integrate best practices in involvement and co-production to ensure our research is relevant for and supported by people affected by dementia

· Ensure effective information-sharing across internal stakeholders, including Research, Fundraising, Finance, Policy, Communications and Involvement teams, to maximise the visibility, uptake and strategic use of Clinical Accelerator Programme outputs.

· Aid in the planning, production, and communication of clinical research-related content with the ARUK Communications and Fundraising teams.

3. Strengthening Relationships with External Stakeholders

 

· Foster and nurture relationships with clinical leaders and research funders in the UK to build the profile of ARUK’s clinical research and help us to accelerate research towards a cure.

· Work closely with our Research Partnerships manager to maintain and build partnerships that further our clinical research objectives.

· Support the Senior Clinical Research Manager and Head of Clinical Research in enhancing ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· PhD in a relevant biomedical field or equivalent experience in clinical or scientific research

· Strong ability to critically interpret and evaluate pre-clinical and clinical data

· Familiarity with the drug development process of taking a therapy from pre-clinical studies to regulatory approval.

· Excellent stakeholder management skills.

· Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and inclusive working.

· Proven experience in project management with the ability to adhere to deadlines and prioritise tasks.

· Understanding of research programme management.

· Experience or understanding of preparing scientific dossiers or evidence summaries to inform research prioritisation, funding, or strategic decision-making.

· Understanding of dementia research and funding landscapes.

· Experience working with biotech and pharmaceutical companies

· Exceptional scientific communication skills (written and verbal).

· Detail oriented

· Good IT skills.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.

· Values the involvement of people with lived experience in research.

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

· Solution-focussed with the ability to problem solve creatively.

· Able to work independently.

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

· Good communicator with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

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

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

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

Salary: Circa £46,000 per annum, plus benefits.

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

The closing date for applications is the 28th June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website. 

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

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

Job Title:  Commercial Partnership Manager

Location(s): Home-based with attendance at AdviceUK office in London and at meetings as required. 

London office: AdviceUK, 83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW 

Status: Fixed term for two years (potential to become permanent) 

Reporting to:  Head of Membership and Services 

Responsible for: n/a 

Pay range:  £42,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent. £33,600 to £37,600 actual salary, dependant on experience. 

Working hours: 28 hours per week within normal operating hours (35 hours full time equivalent). Normal operating hours are 8.00am - 6.30pm, Monday – Friday. Lunch and other breaks are unpaid. 

Special conditions: Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be granted. Some travel will be required which may entail some overnight stays. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging those from underrepresented groups. If you require any accessibility support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

  

JOB PURPOSE 

The postholder is responsible for securing, managing, and growing commercial partnerships with organisations that support AdviceUK’s mission, values and strategic priorities. These partnerships should significantly increase AdviceUK’s commercial income, extend AdviceUK’s reach, and achieve measurable social impact. The postholder will ensure that commercial partnerships both comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and contribute positively to AdviceUK’s reputation and influence. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Partnership development 

• Identify, research, and secure new commercial and corporate partnership opportunities aligned with AdviceUK’s strategic and income generation priorities. 

• Develop compelling partnership propositions, including sponsorships, strategic alliances, product/service developments, cause‑related marketing, corporate social responsibility, and other commercial collaborations. 

• Identify and develop new products and services that benefit members, grow income, and support member recruitment and retention. 

• Shape new products and services with user and sector insight, applying structured approaches to testing, evaluation and scaling. Ensure that pricing, return on investment and other financial modelling is completed to demonstrate how new products or services deliver agreed objectives. 

• Bring external market insight into AdviceUK’s strategic planning and decision making, ensuring that commercial partnership propositions are clearly differentiated in the markets they are targeting. 

• Work with the Head of Membership and Services, other colleagues at AdviceUK, and AdviceUK’s existing commercial partners to develop a commercial partnership strategy, business plan and pipeline. 

• Lead negotiations and contract discussions in partnership with the Head of Membership and Services, Finance and where relevant, AdviceUK commercial partners and subsidiaries. 

• Ensure all partnerships align with the charity’s mission, values and ethical standards.  

• Carry out appropriate due diligence and risk assessments on commercial partners

2. Partnership management and growth 

• Act as the primary relationship manager for AdviceUK’s current commercial partners and subsidiaries to ensure they feel valued, informed, and engaged throughout the partnership lifecycle. 

• Maximise the value of established partnerships through renewals, extensions, upselling opportunities, and agreed new income generation activity. Support cross‑team collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

• Identify opportunities for innovation and growth within AdviceUK’s commercial partnerships portfolio. 

• Support the communication of impact to partners, including reporting on outcomes enabled by their support. 

• Represent AdviceUK at events, conferences and networks relevant to the commercial partnerships portfolio.

3. Income generation and performance 

• Ensure all partnerships deliver against agreed financial and non‑financial objectives. Contribute to departmental budgeting and forecasting. 

• Monitor partnership performance and provide accurate reporting on partnership income, engagement, and impact. 

• Contribute to the ongoing review of existing commercial partnerships and service level agreements, making recommendations for change as required. 

• Share learning, insight, and good practice to continually improve commercial partnership approaches.  

• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House guidance, relevant fundraising regulations, and internal governance policies.  

• Work closely with AdviceUK colleagues to deliver integrated partnership activities.  

4. Data and evidence

• Support the delivery of performance reports as required to evidence the extent to which commercial partnerships are achieving required KPIs. 

• Work with colleagues to ensure that partnership datasets are accurate, timely and support decision making. 

• Ensure any partnership activity that requires data sharing adheres to data protection and cybersecurity requirements. 

5. General responsibilities

• Ensure you effectively communicate AdviceUK’s vision, mission and objectives to staff, members and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure you demonstrate AdviceUK’s values and behaviours in all aspects of your work. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including staff, trustees, members, partners and suppliers. 
• With support from your manager, deliver your agreed personal objectives and undertake any agreed development or training. 
• Maintain a strong understanding of our members and the advice sector more generally, by reading internal reports; accessing relevant data reports; following our social media channels; and, where possible, attending member and other relevant events. With the agreement of your line manager, ensure you make time to speak to members and visit their services. 
• Adhere at all times to AdviceUK’s policies and procedures. 
• Carry out any reasonable duties compatible with the post assigned by the Head of Membership and Services. 

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate manager to fill our Operations Manager post in West Yorkshire. You will oversee the West Yorkshire contract, ensure compliance against key performance indicators and manage the Team Leader and senior staff. You will have experience of working within a similar role, preferably within the voluntary sector and with a knowledge of the criminal justice system.

This is a full time hybrid role with an office base in Wakefield and the expectation to travel across West Yorkshire as part of the role. There may also be an occasional requirement to travel within Yorkshire and the Humber and occasional wider travel to attend events or other offices.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager you will oversee the successful running of the West Yorkshire contract ensuring that we are meeting our contractual requirements and continually improving.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the delivery of excellent services for victims of crime promoting a clear person centred and trauma informed approach
• Ensuring compliance against key performance indicators, contractual and internal requirements
• Responsibility for the line management of team members including recruitment, training and development, supervision and support
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across Victim Support
• Undertake data analysis, service audit and report presentation to improve service and showcase best practice
• Attend regular contract monitoring meetings and represent the service at external events
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedure and legislation including in relation to data, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Support the Area Manager to identify development opportunities and innovate within the service

About You

Ideally, you will have experience of managing teams, have an understanding of the criminal justice system and of working within the voluntary sector. You will be a compassionate individual with a passion for developing service for victims of crime. You will be able to motivate and manage teams and have an innovative outlook towards development.

You will need:

• Experience and knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, particularly in the criminal justice, health and social care sector
• Successfully managed diverse teams, utilising different working method to achieve high performance
• Experience of leadership and management and implementation of change management processes
• Ability to effectively manage demanding and competing work priorities, achieving successful results across team and service
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders to improve service

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Salary: £47,500 - £48,750 per annum (Competitive Birches rated salary for the local market if based outside of the UK)
Location: UK, Kenya, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India
Team: Operations and Digital
Directorate: People, Operations & Assurance
Line Report: None
Hours: 35 hours a week
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract, subject to extension
Grade: 2B
Travel: May require occasional travel to our countries of operation (approx. four weeks a year)

Closing date: 3 July, 2026 at 23:59 BST.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join Start Network.  We are looking for a talented project and change management professional, with experience of and a passion for organisational strengthening.

 This role will support Start Network’s shift from a centralised network model to a dispersed ‘network of networks’ where regional/country-based hubs, predominantly made up of local and national organisations, lead responses and drive innovations that will foster a better and more locally led humanitarian system.

The postholder will:

• Drive the transition to a scaled, network-based service model, leveraging member and partner expertise
• Ensure clear, accessible pathways for hubs and members to access organisational strengthening support
• Oversee the quality, delivery and impact of organisational strengthening services

This is a strategic and delivery-focused role, combining programme leadership, ecosystem development, and service design.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 130 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it.

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector.
• Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based).
• Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more!
• 25 days’ holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based).

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile.

APPLICATION

Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application.

We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias.

Date for 1st Interview: 8th July 2026 (Subject to change)

Date for 2nd Interview: to be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment.

Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.