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Job Title - Programme and Partnerships Officer (RTFN)

Contract - Fixed Term for 1 year, with the possibility of extension

Hours - 14 hours per week with flexibility across the working week

Salary - £12,800 per annum (£32,000 FTE)

Location - Home-based, with occasional travel to Coram Campus in London and other locations for meetings and events

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children’s health education, therapy, child and family law, and advocacy for those in and leaving care. The organisation has grown rapidly in recent years, both in terms of income and staffing, making an exciting and interesting place to be.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, collaborative and proactive Programme & Partnerships Officer to provide the coordination and delivery capacity that will help RJFN strengthen its national network and deliver its programme of work across advocacy, policy and practice development, research, training and member engagement.

Working closely with the RJFN Chair, members and partners, you will support member engagement, build and maintain partnerships, organise events and communications, and help monitor the network’s reach and impact. This is a varied role with significant autonomy and an opportunity to help shape a growing national network.

We welcome applicants with skills and experience gained through a range of routes, including professional, voluntary, community and lived experience. Knowledge or experience of racial justice, children’s rights, children’s social care, family justice or a related area is desirable, but we are particularly interested in strong organisational, relationship-building and communication skills, and a clear commitment to racial justice and anti-racist practice.

If you enjoy bringing people together, building relationships, communicating creatively and helping turn ideas into action, and you share our commitment to racial justice, we would love to hear from you!

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 23.59pm

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

About the Role

This Project Officer role is part of Bright Futures, our mentoring and employability support programme for young Gypsy and Traveller people aged 15-25. You will keep the programme organised, connected and running smoothly - managing records and systems, building partnerships, and coordinating workshops and activities so that young people can find their way in and get the most out of the support on offer.

Many of the young people we work with have faced exclusion or discrimination within mainstream education, employment and other services, and are often not in education, employment or training (NEET). The processes, systems and communications you manage all need to be accessible and responsive to young people who may be wary of formal support.

You will coordinate outreach and community engagement to bring young people into the programme, build and maintain relationships with colleges, training providers, employers and community organisations, and manage day-to-day communications with young people, families and partners. You will set up and coordinate a Youth Advisory Group, giving young people a structured way to help shape the programme. You may also be asked to cover for mentee support when a mentor is unavailable or at capacity.

This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

About You

This role is for someone who enjoys keeping things organised and connected, and who wants that work to make a real, practical difference in young people's lives – someone committed to supporting young people from marginalised and underserved communities to fairly access relevant opportunities.

You will be highly organised, with strong admin skills and confidence using digital tools and databases. You will also be a confident communicator, equally comfortable writing a promotional post, following up with a training provider, or having a conversation with a young person or their family.

The role is ideal for someone with experience of outreach, building partnerships or community engagement, who can build trusting relationships with a wide range of people – from young people and families to colleges, employers and community organisations. You should be open to providing support to young people when needed.

We don't expect you to already have all the answers what matters most is your admin and organisational ability, your commitment to the communities we work with, and your confidence building relationships across a wide range of people and settings. We will support your development through supervision, training and a small, collaborative team environment.

We know not everyone will meet every requirement in the job description below, but if you feel you have what it takes, please apply and tell us how your experience and skills make you suitable.

If you are not sure what the work looks like or you want to ask questions before applying, we are happy to chat with you about the role. Please contact Mini Ravi (Programme Lead) by calling on our office phone.

About LGT and Bright Futures

London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT) challenges social exclusion and discrimination, working for change in partnership with Gypsy and Traveller communities living on council caravan sites, roadside camps, in flats and houses, and those experiencing homelessness.

Bright Futures supports Gypsy and Traveller young men and women aged 15–25 through mentoring, skills development, employability and wellbeing support. The programme helps young people build confidence, develop practical skills and identify realistic pathways into training and employment, working at their own pace and around their needs and interests. The programme is shaped by a deep understanding of the Gypsy and Traveller culture, and designed to empower young people to engage with wider society with pride, motivation and confidence.

Our services also include accommodation advice and advocacy, family support, community development, research, policy work and campaigns, and we support hundreds of individuals and families each year.

We are a small, committed and supportive team who seek to live our organisational values throughout our work: Collaboration, Courage, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Equity, Community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and workforce diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Gypsy and Traveller communities.
 

To Apply

Review the responsibilities and person specification in the job description enclosed.

Using the ‘Apply Now’ button, please submit your CV

Instead of a cover letter, please submit answers to the following 3 questions in the space provided when you apply.

1. Briefly tell us about your experience of providing admin and coordination work. What exactly did you do and what tools or systems did you use?

2. What is one of the barriers that young people from vulnerable or marginalised backgrounds face around education, training and work? Why?

3. Why are you interested in this role and working with London Gypsies & Travellers?

250-300 word answers for each question is enough, but you are welcome to write more.

There is no right answer and we are not interested in perfect responses. We want to know about you and the knowledge, skills, and experience your will bring to the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October (in person), Tuesday 27th October (potential stage 2, online)

Please check you are available on these dates before applying, in case you are shortlisted for interviews.

Please note: An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, our Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Training and Outreach Officer to enhance the delivery of SANE’s volunteer training programs and develop our corporate training initiatives, as well as to foster outreach activities that increase partner participation. This pivotal role focuses on expanding SANE's current corporate training offerings and ensuring high-quality learning opportunities for volunteers. Additionally, the Officer will engage with a broader range of relevant partners, contributing to SANE's mission and impact. 

Working closely with the Volunteer Programme Manager and alongside the training team, you will deliver engaging and inclusive training sessions for corporate partners, volunteers and stakeholders, ensuring learning is accessible, impactful and aligned with SANE’s values and objectives. 

This is a part-time office-based role, with occasional weekend and evening work as required.

Workforce Development Coordinator

WorldSkills UK is looking for an organised and proactive Workforce Development Coordinator to join our Workforce Development Team.

At WorldSkills UK, we have big ambitions to help young people, the education system and the economy. We work across the UK to raise standards in technical education and apprenticeships, champion future skills and help more young people from all backgrounds succeed in work and life.

As Workforce Development Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of our workforce development programmes. Working with colleagues, participants, delivery partners and other stakeholders, you will help ensure our programmes are well organised, our systems and information are accurate, and participants receive a professional and positive experience.

The role is varied and will include:

• coordinating programme activity, meetings, events and workshops;
• maintaining programme documentation, schedules, records and systems;
• coordinating communications with participants and internal and external stakeholders;
• collecting, validating and collating data and supporting programme reporting;
• coordinating participant registration, onboarding and ongoing support;
• working with suppliers, venues, contractors and delivery partners; and
• helping to improve systems, processes and ways of working.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, has excellent attention to detail and can confidently coordinate multiple activities, priorities and deadlines. You will need strong administrative and communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of people, and the confidence to use your initiative while working collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary: £28,000
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
Location: London, with flexible hybrid working. The postholder is expected to attend the office at least once or twice a week.

How to apply

Please download and read the application pack attached before applying.

WorldSkills UK uses a blind recruitment approach. To apply, please submit the following:

1. an anonymised CV in Word format;
2. a supporting statement in Word format outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the role description and person specification; and
3. a separate document containing your name, email address, telephone number and confirmation of your right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 October 2026.

Late or incomplete applications, or applications that do not follow the application requirements, may not be considered.

Summary of Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join the RHN Academy as a Partner Liaison Officer.

This role sits at the heart of our growing Academy, supporting partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and ensuring the smooth coordination of academic modules, CPD offerings, and student placements. Acting as the main point of contact for with HEIs, the post holder will play a key role in maintaining strong, effective relationships and ensuring seamless communication across all stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Clinical Education team to support the delivery of high-quality education programmes, coordinating logistics, managing enrolments, and contributing to the ongoing development of Academy processes.

This is an evolving role with a unique opportunity to shape systems and ways of working as the Academy continues to grow.

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals in the UK. Our vision is to be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability.

We provide person-centred care focused on enhancing dignity, independence, and quality of life. Our services span the full care pathway, supported by a strong research and education programme.

Main Objectives of the Role

• To act as the primary liaison between the RHN Academy and Higher Education Institutions, ensuring effective communication and coordination
• To support the delivery and administration of academic modules, CPD programmes, and learner activities
• To coordinate student onboarding processes, including placements, inductions, and learner support
• To provide operational and administrative support to the Clinical Education team
• To contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Academy systems and processes
• To ensure high standards of organisation, communication, and professionalism across all areas of work

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team.

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

We are seeking a talented Director of Programme Delivery and Operations (maternity cover), fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join the Senior Leadership Team in a pivotal role for a growing and ambitious charity. 

You will have responsibility for ensuring we are providing high quality programme delivery to young people across our centre network, that are centres are functioning effectively, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

The Director of Programme Delivery and Operations is a Senior Leadership Team position within the charity and reports into the Chief Operating Officer. The role is responsible for oversight of all centre programme delivery and performance across our network of 44 local learning centres (and growing).

Contract

This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date
January 2027 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member)
with 1 day working from home. 

Location

The role would be based at one of our IntoUniversity centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester or Nottingham, with regular travel across the network and to our Head Office in London. 

Salary

£62,500 (Plus additional London contribution of £2,800 for London-based candidates). Pro rata for part-time candidate.

Annual leave

This is the full-time staff entitlement and will be pro-rated for part-time staff.

33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
 

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000 
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - 9am Monday 28th September 2026.

Interview Day (in-person at our Head Office in London) - Wednesday 7th October. Please ensure that you are available on this date.

About Us

Forever Young People CIC delivers relationship-led community programmes across Hertfordshire, currently anchored by our community youth projects and our Dot to Dot mum and baby group. We're part of the wider Forever Young People family, which has spent years building trust-based, relationship-first work with young people and families across the county.

We're at a turning point: our CIC has a real track record and real potential, but no one whose full-time job it is to lead it. That's where you come in.

The Role

We're looking for someone to take genuine ownership of the CIC — its strategy, its funding, and its future programmes — reporting directly to our CEO. You'll line-manage our Trusts & Foundations fundraising consultant, decide which funding opportunities to pursue, and build the relationships and programmes that take the CIC beyond what we've already started.

This isn't a role where you'll be handed a finished playbook. It's a role for someone who wants to build one.

You'll:

• Set the CIC's strategic direction, in partnership with our CEO
• Own our funding pipeline and manage our fundraising consultant
• Spot and develop new community programmes rooted in genuine local need
• Support our existing Programmes as they continue to grow
• Build the relationships — funders, partners, commissioners — that the CIC's future depends on

About You

You don't need to have done exactly this job before — but you do need to have done something like it. You're someone who can set a strategy and still get your hands dirty. You've probably managed a freelancer or consultant before. You've built relationships with funders or partners when resources were tight, not abundant. And most importantly, you actually want to build something — not just keep an existing programme ticking over.

Experience with trusts and foundations fundraising, youth or family support work, or a background moving from a founder-led organisation toward distributed leadership would all be a bonus, though none are essential.

The Details

• Hours: 3 days/week to start, with planned growth in days as the CIC's income and pipeline grow
• Salary: £26,000–£30,000 FTE, pro-rata for 3 days/week, depending on experience
• Reports to: CEO, Ashley Howard
• Manages: Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Consultant; future CIC staff as the team grows
• Contract: Senior staff role — not a statutory company director

£70,000-£78,000 | Permanent | Hybrid (Head Office based in London) 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a new Director of Programmes. The organisation believes that science should be relevant, representative and connected to society. Through nationally recognised science programmes, the charity creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with, influence and benefit from science and research.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished senior leader to join the Executive Team and take strategic ownership of a significant and diverse programme portfolio spanning education, community engagement, festivals and grant-making. Reporting to the CEO and leading three experienced Heads of Department, you will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy, driving operational excellence and ensuring programmes deliver sustainable impact at scale.

You will be a strategic and operational leader with experience of overseeing complex programmes, portfolios or services within a multi-stakeholder environment.

You may come from the charity, education, public engagement, cultural, research, consulting or wider not-for-profit sectors, and although a background in science is not essential, you will have a demonstrable track record of successfully balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading and developing complex programme portfolios, services or organisational functions.
• A proven ability to translate strategy into successful operational delivery within complex or evolving environments.
• Strong financial and operational capability, including responsibility for budgets, contracts, financial planning and resource management.
• Demonstrable experience of contract management and oversight of complex funding or grant agreements.
• Experience leading, developing and supporting high-performing teams, including through periods of growth, change or transformation.
• A track record of securing funding, building strategic partnerships and developing sustainable income opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior funders, partners, trustees or boards.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to apply evidence, evaluation and insight to drive decision-making and organisational improvement.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and a leadership style that creates an inclusive and supportive working environment.
• A genuine enthusiasm for the charity's mission and a belief that science should be accessible and relevant to everyone.

Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities, is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the future direction of a respected and ambitious national charity.

As Director of Programmes, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across the charity's programme portfolio, including Education, Community Engagement and Festivals.
• Lead and support three Heads of Department, ensuring effective delivery, collaboration and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Oversee key funder relationships, including major strategic partnerships and contracts with organisations such as UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).
• Take responsibility for contract management, reporting, governance requirements, risk management and organisational compliance.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes across the Programmes Directorate, working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider Senior Management Team.
• Play a central role in fundraising, partnership development, bid development and the creation of new programmes and income opportunities.
• Support the ongoing growth and development of flagship initiatives, including opportunities for international expansion and commercial development.
• Act as a senior organisational leader, contributing to strategy development, operational effectiveness, safeguarding oversight and continuous improvement.
• Represent the charity externally and act as an ambassador for its mission, programmes and partnerships.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. 

Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered. 

The role

We're recruiting for a Programme Delivery Officer to join our Programme Operations team and play a key role in supporting the delivery and evolution of Mary's Meals school feeding programme operations around the world.

Working closely with Programme Affiliates, Programme Partners and colleagues across Mary's Meals International, you'll help ensure that the systems, processes and information that underpin programme delivery are effective, consistent and fit for purpose. You'll support the implementation of operational tools and improvements, provide practical guidance to programme teams, and use data and insights to strengthen programme performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, working with data and collaborating with colleagues across different countries and cultures. 

Key priorities:

• Implement and improve programme delivery systems, tools and processes.
• Guide Programme Affiliates and Partners on delivery standards and requirements.
• Analyse data to identify trends, monitor compliance and inform decisions.
• Help develop, test and roll out digital solutions that improve delivery.
• Strengthen stock management, reporting and operational controls.
• Support monitoring, analysis and performance reporting.
• Coordinate responses to operational support requests worldwide.
• Contribute to change projects that strengthen operations and support growth.

About you:

We're looking for a Programme Delivery Officer who combines strong analytical and organisational skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for our mission. You'll bring:

• Experience in project, operational or programme delivery within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills, turning data into meaningful insights.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to balance priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Experience of process improvement, systems implementation or change is desirable.
• A genuine commitment to Mary’s Meals’ mission and values.

About us:

Mary's Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and from all faiths and none. We are focused on one goal: that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. Today, more than 3 million children receive Mary's Meals in some of the world's poorest communities.

We are a values-driven organisation that believes in the innate goodness of people, respects the dignity of every human being and family life, and values good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

Mary's Meals is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behaviour at work, and we expect all members of the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and act in the best interests of the communities we serve. Our safer recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel to Glasgow will likely be required as part of this role.

We believe in the innate goodness and dignity of every person. In line with this, Mary's Meals is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit, without discrimination of any kind.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Pension

Note: This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role. Subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Head of Youth Programmes sits in our Senior Leadership Team and holds overall operational responsibility for our frontline youth programmes across three pillars: Prevention, Intervention and Healing. The postholder leads and line manages the delivery team, and carries DSL responsibility for the organisation.

You'll lead delivery, expansion and impact evaluation across all three pillars, line manage the Education Lead, IDVA Team and Creative Projects leads, and work closely with the CEO to consolidate our delivery models. You'll hold responsibility as our Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage operational budgets, and build multi-agency partnerships across Barnet and neighbouring boroughs.

It's an opportunity to bring fresh energy and strategic leadership to a small, values-driven charity that trusts its team to do meaningful, creative work with the young people we support.

Essential criteria

• Experience as an IDVA, ISVA or in a comparable frontline advocacy role supporting young women and girls affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence or other forms of harm.
• A strong understanding of VAWG, domestic abuse and youth harm, grounded in survivor-centred and harm-prevention approaches.
• Experience of overseeing and responding to complex safeguarding through multi-agency working.
• At least Level 3 safeguarding training. Designated Safeguarding Lead training is desirable, or a willingness to complete this within an agreed timeframe.

We have highlighted the essentials above. The rest of the person specification, in the attached recruitment pack, is a guide to what we are looking for in a strong candidate, rather than a checklist. Your experience may not meet all of it, but if you have the essential experience we would encourage you to apply. We are just as interested in transferable experience as in a conventional career path.

Benefits

• Regular clinical supervision with an external practitioner 
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 helpline, counselling and a wellbeing app
• Free on-site parking in Colindale and funded travel between delivery sites

Details

£38,000 to £40,000 pro rata. 28 hours per week (four day working week). Permanent. Barnet, London / Hybrid.

Closing date: Thursday 15th October 2026. Interviews: w/c Monday 26th October 2026.

Membership & Programmes Officer

The Political Studies Association (PSA) exists to develop and promote the study and teaching of politics and related disciplines. Founded in 1950, we are the leading association in our field in the United Kingdom, with an international membership that includes academics in political science, theorists and practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students in higher education, as well as members from the school community.

Contract

Fixed Term, 12 months’ maternity cover with scope for extension

Salary

£32,000

Hours

37.5 (Monday - Friday)

Reports to

Membership, Events and Programmes Manager

Location

PSA offices in Camden, London. The PSA works on a hybrid basis and supports remote working; post-holders are normally required in the office one day a week (on Wednesdays).

Job purpose

The PSA is a membership body with over 1000 members. The Membership & Programmes Officer is a key and multi-faceted role within in a small but dynamic team.

You will be responsibe for overseeing all aspects of the PSA membership. This will include communicating with current and prospective members, encouraging them to take up the full range of membership benefits and to participate in association activities so that they enjoy a high-quality member experience. Your role includes three core areas outlined below. These are three distinct but interlinked areas of responsibility which will involve working with/alongside other members of the team, and which will be guided by the direction of the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager.

Main responsibilities

Membership

1. The principal contact for all membership services

• As principal membership officer, you will be responsible for dealing with current and prospective members: managing membership registrations, renewals, queries re payments and general membership enquiries. This will include responding to communications from members and non-members within 48 hours of receipt
• You will be responsible for updating and managing the membership database (Oomi); producing membership data, and troubleshooting any joining/renewing issues for members
• You will be responsible for ensuring a successful member journey throughout sign-up, engagement, and renewals. Understanding, and reviewing, the member journey across our different platforms to ensure a smooth and consistent process is achieved
• You will be responsible for creating and sending the monthly membership e-newsletter (using our mailing platform, Brevo)
• You will be responsible for collating and reconciling membership data, including data cleansing  and other tasks as advised by the Head of Membership, Events & Communications or the Head of Operations & Finance
• You will work closely with the PSA Finance Officer to ensure all processes for receiving membership subscriptions are effective and accurate, including online membership payments by credit card and Direct Debits
• Working closely with other members of the team to ensure that members understand and receive their member benefits, and to support and implement any membership changes/developments that may be agreed by the Executive Committee

Specialist Groups and Networks

2. To support our specialist groups and member networks

• The PSA currently has 48 unique specialist groups that represent key subject/policy areas within political studies. The PSA also has two member networks dedicated to Early Career academics and those engaged in Teaching and Learning. As Membership & Programmes Officer you will be the primary contact for specialist groups, and will be responsible for:
• Managing the specialist groups inbox and ensuring queries are responded to in a timely manner, and consulting with colleagues on queries/actions where necessary
• Supporting specialist groups with their PSA website pages and access to their CRM database portal, in line with the guidelines provided, and creating/updating guidelines where necessary.
• Supporting the creation of new specialist groups, briefing group convenors ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to fulfil their role
• Supporting the Teaching and Learning, and Early Career networks by assisting with network communications, newsletters and network data where/when necessary. The networks are overseen by the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager

PSA Programmes

3. To support PSA annual programmes which include the PSA annual international conference, PSA prizes and other member-orientated activities throughout the year.

• Each year the PSA awards a number of prestigous prizes to PSA members by way of recognising and rewarding excellence and impact across Political Studies. You will be responsible for supporting the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager with delivery of the PSA’s prizes, including collating submissions and and producing prize winners’ certificates
• You may be asked to support other longstanding PSA programme initiatives such as the House of Commons Internship opportunity, Teachers CPD event at Parliament and the PSA Student Blogs competition
• Supporting other programmes to develop membership benefits and growth, such as schools/teachers innitiatives as/when required

The PSA Annual Conference

• The PSA organises and delivers a large scale international academic conference, which usually attracts 800 – 1000 delegates. The next annual conference will be taking place at the University of Hull from 22 – 24 March 2027. Because of the scale of this event, and the size of the team, all members are expected to be involved in aspects of confrence planning and delivery, including attending the event itself.

Specific tasks regarding the PSA Annual Conference may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the annual conference, which can include: responding to delegate enquiries, sharing information with delegates, reconciling accepted presenters and registrations, assisting with exhibitor communications, producing relevant data, assisting with venue planning and logistics and playing a key role within the team on-site for the three day conference
• Supporting colleagues with communications to specialist groups regarding their role at annual conference, particularly around their proposed AGMs

• Overseeing delegate badges – collating data and liaising with suppliers and courriers. Supporting conference registration and checking registration data, particularly in relation to membersip discounts
• Assisting with the production of online conference information and the delegate guide

Other duties and responsibilities:

• The above role description is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the organisation

• On occasion, this may entail supporting colleagues in work areas outside of this job description

• These duties are subject to change from time to time as determined by business priorities. If duties and responsibilities change significantly, the job description may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder.

• The post-holder is expected to provide general support in running the PSA office

• Compliance with PSA policy, including absence, appraisal, health & safety, and GDPR

Structure: there are seven members of staff under the leadership of the CEO. This post sits under the Head of Membership, Events & Communications and is line managed by the  Membership, Events & Programmes Manager. The PSA’s office is in Camden, London. Whilst Team members predominantly work from home, they are expected to work in the office one day a week (usually Wednesday).

Additional information: there is some requirement to work outside normal office hours on occasion to attend various PSA events and to travel within the UK.

Terms of Employment

1. The starting salary will be £32,000.

2. 37.5 hour working week (normally 9:30 – 5:30 (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break); willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends with no overtime payments but the flexibility to claim time off in lieu.

3. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

4. Employer contribution to pension (10% for employee contribution of 5% of salary) following probation.

By applying for this role you are confirming that you have the right to work in the UK; proof of which will be required before a final offer is made.

Use of AI in applications

We appreciate that each candidate who applies for this role will have a range of expertise they can offer, and we are keen to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can be a helpful and be used as an assessiblity tool. However, you must ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience and how it relates to the job description.

Interview

Interviews will be held via Teams during week commencing 5 October 2026. If there are any dates you cannot attend, please let us know in your application.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch is looking for a Communications and Programmes Officer to join our small, collaborative London team.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is an independent charitable foundation established in Portugal in 1956. It is one of the largest European foundations, with headquarters in Lisbon and offices in London (the UK Branch) and Paris. The Foundation's mission is to promote the development of individuals and organisations, through art, science, education, and charity, for a more equitable and sustainable society.

The Communications and Programmes Officer will work with colleagues to support the delivery of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch's strategy. This post will help deliver the UK Branch's communications activity and support the UK programme's grant-making and projects.

The UK Branch aims to strengthen arts and civil society ecosystems and emphasises transnational collaboration between Portugal (where the Foundation is headquartered) and the UK. Our grantmaking programme has three focus areas: arts opportunities, NGO capacity-building and climate-health. We fund and support partner organisations working in these areas and directly deliver projects in-line with our programme goals. The UK Branch also collaborates on flagship international initiatives of the Foundation, including the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity and the Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts.

The appointed person is likely to spend around 50% of time working on communications projects, and 50% on general programmatic work (including research, events, project management, and administration).

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with around two years of relevant experience looking to extend their skills and responsibilities and develop professionally.

About you

We do not expect candidates to evidence that they meet every point listed below. Instead, we encourage applications from candidates who meet the majority of the specification and are excited by the role.

• Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
• Experience developing content for social media and digital platforms
• Experience using communications software, ideally Mailchimp and WordPress (or equivalent)
• Strong research skills
• Experience managing projects and/or delivering events
• Awareness of, and an interest in, arts, environmental sustainability and the charity sector
• Prior employment in communications and/or a related field (ideally around two years of experience), or experience producing written and other communications in a formal context

What we offer

• Salary of £29,850 to £33,000, depending on the experience of the candidate
• Stakeholder pension scheme, which new employees are eligible to join after a successful probation period, to which the Foundation makes a matched contribution
• Leave entitlement at the rate of 28 days per annum in addition to UK statutory holidays
• Health and dental insurance coverage for all employees
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes mental health support services
• A generous budget for employee training
• Hybrid working, with equipment provided by the Foundation to support effective home working

How to apply

Download the full job pack and submit your CV and a cover letter, following the instructions provided, by 23:59 on Sunday 20 September 2026. The postholder must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Equal Opportunities

The Foundation has an equal opportunity policy and implements to make this policy fully effective by ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or race. The principle applies to recruitment, pay, terms and conditions of employment and promotion.

About Us

Since 1854, Embrace has been serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities (of all faiths and none) in the Middle East. We support, enable and partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore dignity through education, healthcare and community development programmes. Without our staff, this important work simply would not be possible.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working collaboratively and building strong relationships with a wide range of people and organisations both nationally and internationally. You will be an excellent administrator with strong coordination and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and deliver high-quality work to deadlines. Confident using Microsoft 365 and digital systems, you will be comfortable handling sensitive information, supporting compliance processes and learning new systems quickly. Experience in the charity, international development, humanitarian or faith-based sectors would be advantageous, particularly where this includes programme, partnership or grant management support. Above all, you will share our values, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and be enthusiastic about contributing to Embrace's mission and Christian ethos.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping Embrace the Middle East bring hope, dignity and lasting change to some of the region's most vulnerable communities. Working alongside local Christian partners and churches in the Middle East, you will help to ensure that life-changing programmes are delivered effectively, relationships are nurtured and vital support reaches those who need it most.

As a key member of the Programmes, Partnerships and Advocacy team, you will coordinate programme activities, support grant and partnership management processes, maintain high-quality information and contribute to projects that strengthen our impact across the Middle East. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to translate programme insight into compelling stories, fundraising initiatives, advocacy work and supporter engagement. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to Embrace's mission while developing your experience within international development and partnership management.

Hours: Full or part-time (36.5 / 30 hours per week) applications will be considered.

Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract.

Location: High Wycombe / Hybrid (minimum one day a month in the office, plus extra as required).

Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements.
• Flexitime - start work between 7:30am - 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%.
• Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year.
• Life Assurance - 3x salary.
• Access to retail discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Training and development programme for all employees.
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: midday on Thursday, 24th September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and conduct interviews in advance of the closing date should suitable applications be received.

Embrace the Middle East provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

At Embrace the Middle East, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, please contact our HR Team. We will be happy to discuss how we can support you and ensure you have a fair opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Any information you provide will be handled with sensitivity and in confidence. To monitor diversity in our recruitment practices you will be invited to complete an anonymous Equality, Diversity and Inclusion questionnaire as part of the application process.

Sympathy with and support for Embrace the Middle East's Christian ethos, mission and values. Comfortable working within a Christian organisation and engaging respectfully with Christian practices, partners, churches and supporters.

We welcome the responsible use of AI tools to support your application, for example to help with research, structure or clarity. However, your application should remain an authentic reflection of your own skills, experience, achievements and motivations. We are keen to understand your unique perspective and suitability for the role, and you may be asked to discuss and expand upon the information provided during the recruitment process.

Please note that, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK through nationality, settled or pre-settled status, or a relevant visa that permits you to undertake the role. Embrace the Middle East is not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity's safer recruitment policy.

Head of Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities within local communities? YMCA St Helens is seeking an ambitious and innovative Head of Health and Wellbeing Programmes to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the development of a growing portfolio of community-based services.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the design, development and delivery of programmes that respond to community need, including adult mental health services, healthy eating initiatives, social supermarket provision, and education and training opportunities for people aged 16+. Working closely with local communities, the NHS, VCSE partners and other stakeholders, you will drive innovation, impact and sustainable growth across our community programmes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant leadership experience within community, health, VCSE, education or related sectors.
• Experience designing and delivering community-based programmes, including mental health provision.
• Experience leading education, training or skills-based programmes.
• Strong understanding of health inequalities and community development.
• Experience building effective partnerships across the NHS, VCSE, education and public sectors.
• Experience of co-production and working alongside communities.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to think strategically while maintaining operational oversight.

Why join YMCA St Helens?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow innovative programmes that improve lives and strengthen communities. You'll join an ambitious leadership team committed to tackling inequalities, promoting wellbeing and creating opportunities for people to flourish.

Closing date 20-09-2026