Health programme manager volunteer jobs in Kennington, greater london

About us

Legacies account for over two thirds of the RNLI’s annual income today and will continue to be a vital fundraising stream for many years to come. Our stewardship offering is evolving. Creating meaningful and personal connections with those who choose to support us with a gift in their Will is what can set us apart from others.

In this role, working alongside your peer, you’ll be responsible for leading and inspiring our Engagement team, with a particular focus on how we steward and grow high-value legacy relationships. You will line manage up to five individuals who deliver both stewardship and awareness activity across their regions, ensuring our supporters receive a seamless and personalised experience and our volunteers are equipped to talk about gifts in Wills.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Legacy Marketing & Administration, Philanthropy and Regional Engagement teams to ensure we take a more proactive, insight-led approach to identifying and supporting high-value pledgers. Working with your peer, you will shape the culture and direction of the team, ensuring focus, consistency and delivery across a range of key projects.

Your role

As a Senior Legacy Engagement Manager – Stewardship and Blended Giving, you will focus on:

• Inspiring and managing the team, working in partnership with the other Senior Legacy Engagement Manager, to deliver a world-class stewardship programme for legacy supporter
• Leading the development of a more structured, insight-led stewardship approach, ensuring clarity on when a personalised, relationship-led approach adds the most value
• Supporting and guiding Legacy Engagement Managers to prioritise and build relationships with supporters most likely to leave significant gifts
• Driving a more proactive approach to identifying and engaging high-value legacy supporters, moving beyond passive acquisition routes
• Playing a key role in developing our Blended Giving approach, working closely with the Philanthropy team to connect legacy and major giving opportunities
• Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to deliver a seamless, supporter-centric experience that secures and grows long-term income
• Using insight and data to continuously evaluate and improve our stewardship approach, identifying opportunities to enhance supporter experience and value
• Contributing to the wider legacy strategy, helping evolve our approach to meet new opportunities and challenges

About you

As an experienced fundraising or engagement leader, you’ll be comfortable building meaningful relationships with supporters, working collaboratively across teams and inspiring others to deliver excellent stewardship.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Strong leadership experience, including managing and motivating a geographically dispersed team and driving performance
• Demonstrable experience in managing high-value relationships, including stewardship of major donors or legacy pledgers
• Experience of developing and delivering personalised engagement approaches that drive long-term value
• Proven ability to use insight and data to inform decision-making and prioritisation
• Experience of working across teams to deliver integrated approaches, ideally including exposure to both legacy and major giving
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders and drive change in a complex organisation
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear, practical delivery
• A valid driving licence

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

Closing date: 14 June 2026.

Interview date: w/c 22 June 2026 (on Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

About Future Frontiers 

Household income is still one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s future opportunities and earning potential in the UK. Future Frontiers exists to level the playing field. We equip under-resourced young people with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections they need to broaden their horizons and take positive steps towards their futures.

In partnership with schools and businesses across Greater London, we deliver programmes of personalised careers coaching, skills development and exposure to professional role models for young people from low-income families. This year, we are supporting around 2,500 young people through our programmes. You can find out more about our work and impact in the Annual Impact Report on our website.

About the role 

We’re looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our small, ambitious team and help secure the funding that makes our work possible.

Our Philanthropy team builds meaningful relationships with supporters, particularly charitable trusts and foundations, to secure a significant proportion of Future Frontiers’ income. We have a strong case for support, a track record of securing trusts and foundations funding, and an exciting pipeline of opportunities. We’re now looking to build on this success as we continue to grow our philanthropy income. 

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll identify prospective funders, manage relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, and craft compelling funding proposals and reports that bring our impact to life. 

This role requires exceptional writing skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately and persuasively. You’ll need to be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple deadlines, while producing consistently high-quality work.

We’re looking for someone with strong trusts and foundations fundraising experience who can combine outstanding written communication with excellent relationship-building skills.

Your responsibilities:

Write funding applications and reports 

You’ll lead on developing high-quality funding applications, reports and proposals for charitable trusts and foundations that make a compelling case for support and bring our impact to life.

This will include translating complex programme and impact information into clear, engaging and persuasive written communications tailored to each funder’s interests and priorities.

Exceptional writing skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential. You’ll ensure all applications and reports are accurate, well-structured, tailored and submitted to a consistently high standard.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather information, outcomes and stories that reflect the impact of our programmes.

Manage relationships with trusts and foundations

You’ll help build and manage strong relationships with charitable trusts and foundations through thoughtful stewardship, high-quality communications and proactive engagement.

With support from the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll identify opportunities to secure renewed and increased support, helping grow long-term partnerships with funders.

You’ll also act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, creating opportunities for supporters to engage more deeply with our work.

Identify new funding opportunities 

You’ll proactively identify charitable trusts and foundations with the potential to support Future Frontiers. Through research and collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help build a strong pipeline of prospective funders and develop tailored approaches for engagement.

Gather case studies and impact stories

You’ll help collect pupil case studies and testimonials that bring the impact of our programmes to life.

This may include attending programme sessions, speaking directly with young people and helping them feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Strong communication skills, sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with young people will therefore be important in this role.

Support wider voluntary income and engagement opportunities

You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to support wider voluntary income and engagement opportunities where appropriate. This could include supporter engagement activity, charitable giving from businesses and other opportunities that help grow Future Frontiers’ network and income.

Keep accurate and detailed records 

You’ll ensure all philanthropy activity is recorded promptly and accurately, helping us manage relationships, reporting deadlines and fundraising activity effectively. You’ll support the team’s efficiency by keeping organised records and helping manage key administrative processes.

You’ll also ensure we meet data protection and fundraising regulations, including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contribute to wider organisational priorities 

You’ll be a collaborative team member, supporting cross-team projects and organisation-wide initiatives as needed. From time to time, you may also be asked to take on other duties in line with your role.

About you 

Essential

- Experience independently securing high four-figure or ideally five-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations, including developing successful funding applications and reports.

- Experience managing relationships with funders and delivering thoughtful stewardship to encourage long-term support.

- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately and persuasively for different audiences.

- Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality work while managing multiple deadlines independently. 

- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people including funders, colleagues and young people.

- Experience identifying and researching prospective funders and helping to develop funding pipelines. 

- Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission and a strong commitment to improving opportunities for under-resourced young people.

Desirable

- Experience securing multi-year funding.

- Experience collecting case studies and testimonials sensitively and confidently.

- Experience supporting wider voluntary income generation or supporter engagement activity.

- Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices, including the Code of Fundraising Practice.

- Experience working in education, social mobility or youth focused organisations.

What we can offer you 

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part time employees and increasing with length of service 

• Enhanced leave and pay packages exceeding statutory requirements 

• Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 3%, increasing with length of service

• Flexible working arrangements, including regular home working, up to two weeks working abroad annually, and flexibility around core hours 

• Opportunity to apply for an extended career break (following 3+ years’ service) 

• A supportive and inclusive workplace, with dedicated wellbeing initiatives and mental health support through our Wellbeing and Inclusion Group and mental health first aiders 

• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access 

• Annual personal training and development budget of £300 

• Cycle-to-work scheme access 

• Season ticket loans 

• Access to discounts and savings through Tickets for Good and Charity worker Discounts 

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and young people as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion. 

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you. 

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have lived experiences relatable to our young people. 

How to apply 

To apply, please answer the questions below in a Word document, attach your CV, and send both to our email found in the job specification: 

1. Please tell us why you would like to work at Future Frontiers and what particularly interests you about this role. 

(Max. 1,500 characters - including spaces) 

Answers should demonstrate a genuine interest in Future Frontiers’ mission and a clear understanding of the role.

2. Please tell us about your experience securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations, including examples of successful applications and funder relationships you have managed.
(Max. 2,500 characters - including spaces)

Answers should provide clear and specific examples, demonstrate excellent written communication skills, and show an understanding of how to build strong funder relationships.

- Deadline: Sunday 14 June 

- First-round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 22 June.

- Second-round interviews will be held in person at our London Bridge office on Tuesday 30 June. 

- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and reference checks.

Wimbledon Guild is a community charity offering practical help and support, so 
that no one in Merton has to face life’s challenges alone. Whether money’s tight, 
someone is feeling low or overwhelmed, or they’re looking for new friends and 
activities locally, we’re always here.

At Wimbledon Guild, our team of over 200 volunteers makes a real difference, supporting 
and connecting with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences across Merton. 
Their support is truly invaluable, and we’re looking for a Volunteer Programme Manager to 
help us continue creating an inclusive and forward-thinking volunteering culture. 

In this role, the Volunteer Programme Manager will collaborate with six internal departments 
as well as our Marketing and Communications team to champion best practices in volunteer 
management. 

The role involves overseeing recruitment, training, supporting, and supervising our incredible 
volunteers, making sure they feel empowered and valued every step of the way.

In return, Wimbledon Guild offers a welcoming and supportive working environment with 
opportunities for professional development.

Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.

Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.  

This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilise diverse fundraising methods, and build and develop new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to trusts and foundations, and with the potential to build new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.

Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.

Are you someone who can build trusted relationships across sectors, develop sustainable income, and turn strategic opportunities into meaningful impact? 

Are you looking for a part-time, senior role where you can shape organisational direction, grow partnerships, and deliver programmes with national and international reach? 

The Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through better design. We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Partnerships & Programmes to play a central role in our next phase of growth. 

In this role, success will mean building high-value partnerships, growing sustainable income, and delivering programmes that expand DiMHN’s impact and influence. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will: 

• Drive sustainable income through a mix of commercial partnerships, membership growth, and charitable funding
• Develop and lead strategic and commercial partnerships, from opportunity through to delivery
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of programmes across our core areas of work
• Grow and engage a diverse membership across commercial and health sector stakeholders
• Embed strong monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to demonstrate impact and inform decision-making

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader who can translate opportunity into impact, income, and influence. 

Knowledge and experience 

You will bring: 

• A strong track record of developing and securing income through partnerships, sponsorship, membership, and/or charitable funding
• Experience building and managing commercial or strategic partnerships, including identifying opportunities and maintaining long-term relationships
• Experience designing and delivering programmes involving multiple stakeholders, sectors, and/or geographies
• The ability to develop robust business cases, including assessing opportunities, risks, and resource requirements
• Experience growing and engaging professional networks, memberships, or cross-sector communities
• Confidence working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Knowledge of the mental health, healthcare, design, or built environment sectors is welcome, but not essential. 

Personal attributes 

You will be: 

• Strategic and entrepreneurial, able to spot and develop opportunities
• Collaborative and relationship-led, with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders
• Impact-focused, motivated by delivering measurable outcomes
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a growing and evolving organisation 
• Passionate about improving mental health outcomes and interested in how design can improve people’s lives 

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

As part of the team, you will benefit from:

• Annual leave - 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) 
• Work from home – though in-person meetings with partners and members will be expected in order to build strong working relationships
• Flexible working - flexibility in how the 21 hours are worked across the week (to be agreed during offer discussions) 

NEXT STEPS 

Please see https://bit.ly/DIMHNPartnershipsProgrammes for our Candidate Pack, application instructions and details about the interview process.

We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative programme manager to help shape and deliver work that improves the lives of people affected by diabetes.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of turning our organisational strategy into action. You’ll need to work proactively across teams to coordinate complex programmes, bring clarity to priorities, and ensure our ambitions translate into meaningful outcomes. This is a role where big‑picture thinking meets practical delivery.

We’re looking for someone who can inspire and collaborate, building strong, positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be confident working with complexity, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and skilled at bringing people together around shared goals.

Join us and be part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change lives for people with and at risk of diabetes and help achieve a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Programme Manager

We are seeking experienced Programme Managers to help deliver large scale transformation programmes that improve services, systems and customer experience across a major UK housing organisation.

Position: Programme Manager
Location: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford with hybrid working
Salary: Starting from £65,913 per annum London weighting or £57,900 per annum regional salary, depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract available until 15 August 2027
Closing Date: 31 May 2026 at 23:00
Interviews: First stage online interviews 8 to 10 June 2026, followed by second stage interviews 22 to 24 June 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Programme Managers to join a growing transformation delivery team within one of the UK’s largest housing organisations.

The organisation is undergoing a major transformation programme designed to improve services for residents and customers through new operating models, improved processes, technology enhancements and better use of data.

As Programme Manager, you will lead large and complex programmes from inception through to implementation, ensuring projects are effectively governed, well managed and aligned to strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading large scale transformation programmes and projects end to end
• Managing programme governance, reporting, risks, budgets and business cases
• Developing delivery plans with clear scope, milestones and outcomes
• Working closely with stakeholders across operations, technology, data and service design teams
• Supporting organisational change and embedding new ways of working
• Managing dependencies, priorities and programme performance across multiple workstreams
• Providing clear communication and transparent decision making throughout programme delivery

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong programme leadership experience alongside excellent stakeholder management and delivery skills.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience delivering complex programmes or transformation projects
• Experience establishing project structures, governance and reporting frameworks
• Strong understanding of business case development, budgeting and benefits realisation
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and supporting organisational change
• Ability to work across operational, technical and customer focused teams
• Excellent communication, planning and problem solving skills
• Experience balancing user needs, operational requirements and technical constraints

About the Organisation

This organisation is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, providing homes for over 250,000 people across London, the South East and the North West of England.

They are committed to creating high quality homes and services that help people live better lives. Diversity, inclusion and sustainability are central to their culture and long term vision, alongside a strong commitment to fair and accessible recruitment practices.

Benefits include an excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave, health cash plan, life assurance, volunteering days, employee assistance programme and a wide range of lifestyle benefits.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Programme Manager, Transformation Manager, Change Manager, Project Director, Delivery Lead, Business Change Manager, PMO Lead, Transformation Programme Lead, Strategic Programme Manager, Digital Transformation Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

About Chapter One 

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in thirteen areas/regions of the UK and will support over 4,000 children in 2026-27.

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (Y1-3) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading. For more information please visit our website and watch this short video!

About the Role

Chapter One is seeking a London Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able both to motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to disadvantaged communities is maximised throughout the academic year. 

The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base and who is able to travel frequently in and around North London. The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work some additional hours during busy autumn weeks, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year. 

Please note, it’s likely that the hours and areas covered for this role may grow, over time.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers.

• Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms.

• Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up.

• Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom.

• Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and effectively communicate this to others as needed.

• Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles.

• Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed.  

• Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise.

• Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends.

• Create regular data summaries for all participating classrooms.

• Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools.

• Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required.

• Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary. This may include opportunities for Chapter One children to visit the office of the volunteers.

• Liaison with corporate partners as required.

• Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team.

• As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and help find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme. 

We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:

• Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. 

• Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field. 

• Proven strength in both written and verbal communication. 

• Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software and technical  hardware issues, adept with Google suite and Microsoft Teams.

• Ability to manipulate and analyse data to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery.

• Proven ability to work independently. 

• Self-starter and quick learner.

• Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment. 

• Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes.

Ideally, applicants will also have the following desirable qualities:

• Two years of teaching/education experience with primary age children.

Please note that this role covers North London, currently in Camden, Islington and Hackney.

How to Apply

Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:

1) Explain your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.

2) Share your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.

3) Explain how our organisational mission is in line with your values.

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. 

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.  Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

N.B. Shortlisting is likely to take place week commencing Monday 1st June with phone screening from Monday 8th June.  For successful candidates, interviews are likely to begin week commencing Monday 15th June and potentially extend into week commencing Monday 22nd June.

Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager 

Lambeth Links (Registered charity 1193637) 

Role: Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager 

Hours: Part-time, 4 days / 30 hours per week. We will consider flexible working. 

Annual Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 pro rata per year depending on experience.

Location: North Lambeth, London SE1. Hybrid working with at least one day a week in the office and regular work across the borough.

Working hours: Some evening and weekend work will be required, for example to attend community events, meetings and Pride related activity. 

Right to work: Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. 

About Lambeth Links 

Lambeth Links are recruiting a Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager to support our charity’s meaningful work across Lambeth.

Lambeth Links is a small charity with a big ambition: to be a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Community who live, work and socialise in Lambeth – the largest borough in London. The organisation aims to strengthen the links between individuals and groups while also highlighting the many issues that continue to adversely affect the community. 

Lambeth has a deep and rich history of LGBTQIA+ activism. From being home to founding members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to hosting Europe’s first Euro Pride in Brixton in 1992, the borough has long been the beating heart of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Lambeth Links exists to continue that legacy of championing collective voice and driving forward change. 

This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities award.  

About the Role 

As Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager, you will turn strategy into funded programmes, secure income from government and public bodies, and ensure delivery meets both community needs and funder objectives.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Significant experience of managing programmes or multiple projects end-to-end, including planning, commissioning, timeline and delivery management, and evaluation. 

• Experience of delivering bids and managing budgets across a variety of income generation streams, such as grants and fundraising, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or donation drives.

• Experience of building and maintaining partnerships with local and national statutory organisations (Government Councils, NHS), commissioning bodies, grassroots and community organisations, and relevant trusts and foundations. 

• Experience of organisational development or change, for example improving systems, structures, culture or ways of working in a small organisation. 

• Understanding of the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are Black or from other communities of colour, disabled people and people with insecure immigration status, and a commitment to intersectional practice. 

How to Apply 

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.30pm on Wednesday, 4th June: 

• A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.

• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role by addressing the following: 

1. Your understanding of the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, particularly within Lambeth. 

1. Your experience securing and managing diverse income streams and budgets end-to-end. 

1. Examples of managing high-impact programmes from planning through to evaluation. 

1. Evidence of building strong partnerships with public sector bodies, businesses, and community organisations. 

• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. 

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

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

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Contract

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

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What You’ll Do

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

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

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About You

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

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

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

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What You’ll Bring

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

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Full Job Description and Person Specification below

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Why Samaritans?

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

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

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

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

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

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​Applications close: 9am Monday 15th June

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

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

Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in London Bridge office

Contract: Fixed Term for 6 Months - Full-time

Working Pattern: Four–day working week (32hours)

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising (Community & Events)

Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annum

About Spinal Research

Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly shaped role following a restructure that has created space to further strengthen and grow our community fundraising programme. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to create and deliver a new community fundraising strategy, and will agree the key priorities for the role to ensure a clear and realistic focus for the contract period.

This is a 6-month contract role, created to provide immediate expertise and momentum during a period of change. There is scope to make the role permanent, subject to success and organisational needs.

As Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in shaping a fundraising programme with lasting impact. You will take ownership of growing income, expanding supporter engagement, and building long-term relationships across the community.

We are looking for an engaging, proactive and enthusiastic individual who can bring structure, creativity and energy to help shape the future of community fundraising and inspire supporters and volunteers to get involved and maximise their impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth:

• Work with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to develop and deliver a refreshed community fundraising strategy.
• Shape and implement plans to grow income, engagement and supporter involvement.
• Set clear income targets, KPIs and growth priorities.
• Develop a diverse and sustainable pipeline of community fundraising opportunities and supporters.

Supporter Engagement & Stewardship:

• Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships, delivering high-quality stewardship and supporter care to enhance journeys, maximise retention and grow long-term engagement.

 Fundraising Delivery:

• Lead delivery of a range of community fundraising activities, including individual fundraising activities and challenges, in celebration and in memory fundraising.
• Identifying and developing new community fundraising opportunities.
• Create engaging campaigns and opportunities that attract new audiences and grow engagement with existing supporters.

Recruitment & Communications:

• Recruit, support and develop volunteers and fundraisers across a range of activities.
• Encourage progression of volunteers into active fundraisers and community leaders.
• Provide ongoing guidance, tools and support to enable successful fundraising delivery.
• Support the promotion of fundraising activity through social media, digital channels and campaign communications.
• Contribute to marketing activity aimed at attracting new supporters and engaging existing audiences.

Systems, Insights & Reporting:

• Use CRM systems effectively to manage supporter data and activity.
• Monitor income, engagement and performance against agreed KPIs.
• Analyse results to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Use insight to inform future planning and campaign development.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider organisational goals.

About you

Experience:

• Proven experience in community fundraising at manager level.
• Strong track record of growing income and supporter engagement.
• Experience delivering a range of community fundraising activities and campaigns.
• Experience working with volunteers and supporter communities.
• Confident use of CRM systems and supporter databases.
• Experience in marketing, audience growth or supporter recruitment.
• Worked for a medical or research charity (Desirable).

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Creative and proactive approach to developing fundraising opportunities.
• Comfortable working in a role that is shaping and evolving.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Supporter-focused with a passion for community engagement.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative and motivated by purpose-driven work.

Why Join us?

• Play a key role in shaping and strengthening community fundraising.
• 6-month contract with scope to make permanent.
• 4-day working week while working full-time hours.
• 8% pension contribution.
• Flexible, hybrid working environment.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role split between home and our London Bridge office.
• Spinal Research is a four-day week employer (Fridays Off).
• Part of a supportive, values-driven team (commitment, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
• Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet organisational needs, with time off in lieu provided.

Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.

Help shape how thousands of people connect with the story of the critically endangered European eel. Join us in supporting their recovery across the Thames Basin.

About the Project

The Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) is a multi-partner, catchment-scale initiative working to support the recovery of the critically endangered European eel. Bringing together a strong consortium of environmental and community-focused organisations, the project delivers conservation, engagement and education activity across the Thames Basin.

Currently in its Development Phase, TCCEP is designing a high-quality Delivery Phase programme running from 2027 to 2030, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Activity Plan sits at the heart of this application and will directly shape how communities, volunteers and schools across the region connect with rivers, wildlife and conservation for years to come.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead engagement strategy for a flagship environmental partnership. As Activity Plan and Engagement Manager, you will take the lead on developing the TCCEP Activity Plan and Volunteer Engagement Plan, bringing together partner expertise, consultation insights and consultant outputs into a coherent, inclusive and fundable plan that meets NLHF requirements.

This is not a delivery role. Your focus will be on shaping, coordinating and integrating contributions from across the partnership to create something ambitious, realistic and compelling. You will provide strategic leadership across the Engagement and Education Workstreams, working closely with delivery partners, consultants and stakeholders to ensure all activity is aligned, accessible and outcome-focused.

What You'll Be Doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of the Activity Plan and Action Plan, ensuring all components are aligned, integrated and NLHF-compliant
• Leading the development of the Volunteer Engagement Plan and coordinating integration of consultant-led outputs
• Providing strategic leadership across the Engagement and Education Workstreams
• Facilitating workstream meetings, workshops and partner discussions
• Working with the Programme Manager and partners to define activities, audiences, outputs, outcomes, costs and delivery responsibilities
• Coordinating stakeholder, community, school and volunteer mapping
• Ensuring activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with EDIB principles
• Contributing engagement and education data to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Providing regular progress, risk and delivery updates to the Programme Manager and Steering Group

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who can bring together ideas, people and evidence to create a clear, compelling and fundable Activity Plan. You will be confident navigating complexity, coordinating multiple partners and synthesising diverse inputs into a coherent whole.

Essential experience and skills include:

• Experience developing strategic plans or programmes for funders
• Experience in engagement and/or education programme development
• Experience coordinating multi-partner projects
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple inputs and deadlines

The following would be an advantage:

• Experience of National Lottery Heritage Fund projects
• Understanding of evaluation frameworks and outcome-based design
• Knowledge of the environmental, heritage or conservation sectors
• Experience of co-design or participatory approaches

You will also need to be willing to travel across the Thames Basin and to work occasional evenings for workshops or stakeholder sessions.

About Thames Rivers Trust

Thames Rivers Trust (TRT) is a catchment-based environmental charity dedicated to improving river health and resilience across the Thames Basin. We work collaboratively with delivery partners, statutory agencies and funders to deliver nature-based solutions, support environmental data infrastructure, and increase community access to rivers and blue spaces. TRT is the host organisation for TCCEP.

Employment Terms

• Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Contract: Fixed-term to 31st May 2027, with potential extension subject to further funding
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working considered
• Location: Home-based with travel across the Thames Basin
• Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus public holidays
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme

We are recruiting for a Senior Programmes Coordinator.  The team at United Way UK is a passionate, friendly and collaborative group, committed to creating meaningful change in communities across the UK.

We value trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and reliability, and we work closely together to deliver programmes and partnerships that truly make a difference.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Programme Coordinator to join our small team. The role plays an important part in the planning and coordination of our core programmes and partnerships. The role is varied and would suit someone who is organised and confident in building relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will get to work with and present to corporate partners, charities and schools, travelling across the UK to ensure projects and events are delivered smoothly and professionally.

This role will help bring partners, charities and communities together to create practical, local impact across the UK.

What you will do:

• Help deliver programmes that create meaningful impact in communities across the UK.
• Work with charities, schools and corporate partners to coordinate volunteering projects, events and community activities.
• Support the growth and development of United Way UK’s core programmes, including Corporate Volunteering, Give Local, Reading Oasis and #DestinationDigital.
• Contribute to storytelling, impact reporting and communications that showcase the difference our programmes make.
• Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas, initiative and contribution will genuinely matter.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate programme and project activities, ensuring delivery runs smoothly and to a high standard.
• Build positive relationships with corporate partners, charities, schools and community organisations.
• Support volunteering events and programme activity across the UK, including regular travel.
• Maintain programme trackers, records and budget information accurately and efficiently.
• Help create content for reports, presentations, social media and partner communications.

 What You’ll Need

• A highly professional approach with flexibility, reliability and initiative
• Experience supporting programmes, projects or events, ideally within the charity, education, community or CSR sectors.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of people and building positive relationships.
• Good written communication skills, including drafting content for reports or communications.
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as a strong team player
• Willingness to travel across the UK and attend meetings in London regularly.

Why Join Us

• We are a small, supportive and driven team committed to creating positive change across the UK.
• Work flexibly in a home-based role with regular travel and the opportunity to build relationships nationwide.
• Play a meaningful role in programmes that bring partners and communities together to create local impact.
• Work in a collaborative culture built on trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and shared values.

Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.

This role is perfect for a proactive, experienced, relational fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Merton, and enjoys working as part of a small, committed team. 

Your primary focus will be to agree and meet fundraising targets by developing new relationships with corporates, trusts, foundations, and individuals. You will be responsible for building a robust fundraising pipeline, creating a long-term development strategy, and embedding an efficient and effective fundraising function within the organisation.

The Fundraising Manager is a key role responsible for securing the income that will allow Merton Giving to fulfil its ambitions. 

Who We Are

Merton Connected strengthens the voluntary, community and faith sector and supports charitable organisations across the borough through training, advice, volunteering and partnership building. We pioneered social prescribing in Merton, now embedded in every GP practice for over a decade. We also deliver Healthwatch Merton, the Home Visits Library and Merton Giving.

Merton Giving is our collaborative grant-giving programme through which we work with local people and organisations to raise funds that are distributed to local community organisations to tackle issues identified by local people. We bring together businesses, residents, community projects and other stakeholders and foster strong relationships, in order to unlock the potential of the borough and make Merton a place grounded in social justice, where people feel they belong, have what they need to live well, and are proud to call home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and Strategy

• Work with the Strategic Lead to develop and implement a fundraising strategy, including agreed income targets)
• Proactively build and manage a solid pipeline of funding applications and approaches.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing funders, including corporates, trusts & foundations, high-net-worth individuals and the statutory sector.
• Work with the Strategic Lead to identify and take opportunities to engage and develop relationships with Merton’s businesses and High Net Worth individuals.
• Work with the Merton Connected team to explore how to maximise sector benefit from corporate volunteering and in-kind support.
• Write compelling funding applications and manage reporting requirements.
• Create and manage an efficient office system and processes for the fundraising function.

Publicity and marketing

• Promote Merton Giving to stakeholders through producing promotional material, maintaining the website, and social media
• Run events and identify opportunities to promote Merton Giving, especially to businesses and HNWs
• Work with the Grants Manager to collect impact stories from grant recipients for publicity

Partnership Development

• Work with the Strategic Lead to develop partnerships, and identify opportunities for added value and mutual benefit, such as promoting Merton Giving through the Council’s payroll giving scheme.
• Act as an ambassador for Merton Giving, representing the organisation at external events and meetings

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all fundraising activities are aligned with Merton Giving/Merton Connected aims and values.
• Occasionally work outside of normal office hours to support Merton Giving events and activities.
• Support with organisational tasks as required in a small, dynamic team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of securing income exceeding £300,000 a year from a diverse range of sources (corporates, trusts, individuals, and statutory sector).
• Demonstrable experience in building and managing strong relationships and partnerships with funders and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in writing persuasive funding applications and reports.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans.
• The ability to influence people through persuasive argument
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.
• A deep commitment to tackling inequality and a passion for community-led change.
• An understanding of the inequality and challenges within Merton.
• The ability to work autonomously and proactively in a small team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including, Word, Excel, Teams and Sharepoint.

Desirable:

• Experience with WordPress and grant management software
• Experience of running events
• An experienced and influential public speaker
• Skilled in writing promotional material