Organisational development and change lead jobs in Westminster, greater london
Title: Engagement Manager
Salary: £42,000–£52,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location: Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period: 3 months
Reports to: Head of Department
Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Line Management: Depending on experience, may line-manage the Senior Engagement Coordinator.
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
As River Action’s profile, influence and policy impact continue to grow, we are expanding our Public Affairs function to strengthen engagement with decision-makers, regulators, businesses, NGOs, strategic partners and local communities.
The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in helping River Action influence change by developing high-level relationships, building strategic partnerships and providing strategic leadership across River Action’s engagement programmes to advance our policy, legal and campaigning objectives.
This is a senior engagement leadership role responsible for providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity, ensuring River Action’s grassroots campaigning and external influence work are mutually reinforcing
What you’ll be doing
The Engagement Manager will lead River Action’s overall engagement strategy, providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity across the organisation.
Building and managing relationships with senior leaders across government, regulators, NGOs, businesses, financiers, academia and civil society, the postholder will identify opportunities to increase River Action’s influence, support policy and advocacy objectives, and help position the organisation as a leading voice on river protection and environmental reform.
The role will provide strategic direction and oversight to River Action’s community engagement work, including the River Rescue Kit, Community Toolkit and catchment-based campaigning activities, working closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator who will lead day-to-day delivery, community support and programme implementation.
Working closely with colleagues across Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Development, the Engagement Manager will ensure engagement activities contribute directly to organisational priorities and campaigns and that community insights help shape River Action’s policy, legal and campaigning work.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and deliver River Action’s stakeholder engagement strategy.
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Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Develop and implement engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Identify, map and prioritise key stakeholders across government, regulators, business, NGOs, academia and civil society.
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Build and maintain productive relationships with senior external stakeholders.
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Create opportunities for strategic collaboration that advance River Action’s mission and objectives.
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Monitor stakeholder developments and identify opportunities and risks.
Managing Stakeholder and Community Engagement
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of River Action’s stakeholder and community engagement programme.
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Ensure effective delivery and continuous development of the River Rescue Kit and Community Toolkit as key resources supporting grassroots campaigners and community groups.
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Oversee catchment-based engagement strategies that strengthen community-led action, advocacy and campaigning.
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Work closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen River Action’s network of stakeholder and community groups, campaigners and partners.
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Ensure insights, evidence and priorities emerging from stakeholders and local communities to inform River Action’s public affairs, policy, legal and campaigning work.
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Monitor the effectiveness and impact of community engagement activities and ensure learning is shared across the organisation.
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Support the development of engagement frameworks, systems and processes that enable effective community mobilisation at scale.
Public Affairs and External Influence
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Support the delivery of River Action’s Public Affairs strategy.
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Build relationships with parliamentarians, political advisers, local authority leaders and relevant government officials.
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Support engagement with regulators including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Ofwat and other relevant bodies.
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Represent River Action in external forums, roundtables, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
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Coordinate stakeholder engagement around key campaigns, policy initiatives and legal actions.
Strategic Partnerships
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Develop partnerships with environmental NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, financiers and businesses.
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Identify opportunities for joint initiatives, campaigns and advocacy activity.
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Strengthen River Action’s position within the wider environmental and public policy landscape.
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Convene strategic partnerships to support policy and campaigning objectives.
Organisational Leadership
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Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to support delivery of organisational objectives.
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Provide strategic direction, support and oversight to the Senior Engagement Coordinator, ensuring community engagement activity aligns with organisational priorities and objectives.
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Provide stakeholder intelligence and strategic advice to senior leadership.
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Contribute to organisational planning and public affairs priorities.
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Support cross-team working between Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Fundraising.
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Ensure strong integration between River Action’s community engagement, public affairs, campaigns, communications and legal work.
Communications and Representation
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Act as an ambassador for River Action externally.
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Support media opportunities through stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
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Prepare briefings, stakeholder reports and engagement plans.
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Help identify influential voices and advocates who can amplify River Action’s work.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Maintain stakeholder engagement plans and CRM records.
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Monitor engagement outcomes and report against agreed KPIs.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activity and recommend improvements.
What you’ll bring
Essential Experience
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Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, external affairs, partnerships or advocacy.
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Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Experience developing and implementing engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Experience overseeing or managing community engagement, organising or grassroots campaigning programmes.
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Experience translating community priorities and local evidence into policy, advocacy or campaigning objectives.
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Experience working across complex stakeholder environments.
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Experience representing an organisation externally.
Essential Knowledge
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Understanding of UK water-related political, regulatory and policy-making processes.
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Understanding of stakeholder engagement and influence strategies.
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Understanding of community engagement, organising and mobilisation approaches.
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Knowledge of environmental, sustainability or public policy issues.
Essential Skills
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Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
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Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong strategic thinking and political awareness.
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Ability to balance strategic stakeholder engagement with community-led campaigning and mobilisation.
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Strong understanding of how grassroots engagement can support policy, legal and public affairs objectives.
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Ability to develop engagement strategies that connect local action with national influence and impact.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder relationships.
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Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Desirable
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Knowledge of water policy, environmental regulation or agricultural policy.
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Experience engaging with Westminster, Whitehall or devolved administrations.
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Experience developing partnerships with businesses and financiers.
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Experience supporting policy or advocacy campaigns.
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Experience working with community-led environmental campaigns or citizen science initiatives.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Engagement Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
The Government is expected to bring forward a Clean Water Bill in Parliament. River Action wants to influence the Bill to secure stronger protections for rivers, hold polluters to account, and deliver measurable improvements in river health.
In no more than 750 words, set out how you would approach this challenge. Your response should explain:
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Which stakeholders you would prioritise engaging with, and why.
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How you would use partnerships, community groups and grassroots evidence to support your objectives.
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How you would measure the success of your approach.
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One significant challenge or risk, and how you would address it.
We are interested in your ability to think strategically, prioritise effectively, and demonstrate how engagement can help deliver policy and environmental change.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About FIGO
Every year, hundreds of thousands of women die from causes that are preventable. FIGO, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, brings together expertise globally to address this. We are the world's largest alliance of professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists, working across more than 142 countries to improve the health, rights and lives of women and girls globally. We work through obstetricians and gynecologists and their professional societies, supporting them to advance high-quality reproductive and maternal healthcare by strengthening health systems, influencing policy and raising the standards of practice in their countries. At global level, we harness clinical knowledge to produce global evidence and standards on women’s health.
The role
This role is within the Programmes and Partnerships team, which secures and manages funding from institutional funders. As a Programme Manager, you will lead day-to-day delivery and management of FIGO projects across the full project cycle. This will include the Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) programme, a multi-country initiative now in its seventh year, working with national professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists across Francophone West Africa to drive change in policy, clinical practice and societal attitudes on abortion care. This is complex, multi-partner work in a politically sensitive area. It requires judgement, strong relationships, and the ability to hold both the detail and the bigger picture. We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience of managing institutionally funded projects in global health or international development, across the full project lifecycle.
- Experience managing advocacy-focused projects and working with a diverse range of partners across multiple countries.
- Strong skills in financial management, donor reporting and partner coordination.
- Experience developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks on projects.
- Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) — essential for this role.
- Familiarity with sexual and reproductive health and rights, or experience working in West Africa, is a strong advantage.
- Travel to West Africa will be essential.
This is a part-time role at 3 days per week, initially contracted until January 2029. FIGO's Programmes and Partnerships portfolio is growing, and we anticipate opportunities to extend or expand the role beyond that.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
- Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 14th July 11.30pm
- Interviews will take place w/c 20th July in person
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London, homeworking options in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
Crisis is committed to Housing led solutions to homelessness and as part of our ambitious 10-year strategy has committed to providing secure, settled, affordable homes for our members for the first time in our history.
The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in delivering regular financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for our new Housing Directorate, therefore, to be considered for the role you will need to be an experienced housing finance professional.
This role will provide insight and analysis and includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, and reforecasting to provide support in decision making whilst adhering to processes, controls, and ways of working that effectively support our Finance function and support stakeholders’ needs. It will also require some collaboration with our Transformation Leads who are leading on the implementation of a new finance system (xLedger).
About you
- A fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent CCAB recognised accounting qualification) with post-qualification experience in housing.
- Proven finance business partnering in housing with a strong understanding of operational drivers gained within the charity sector, local government or commercial or social housing sector.
- Support the development, appraisal and monitoring of capital programmes, maintenance schemes and investment business cases.
- Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and provide meaningful insights.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong understanding of core financial processes and operations.
- Knowledge of financial controls and compliance frameworks.
- Experience of contributing to finance transformation or systems-related change.
- Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place online w/c Monday 20 July
Interview process: Competency-based interview.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contract our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please visit our website
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
We are recruiting two Policy and Public Affairs Officers to join our Policy and Influencing team at Blood Cancer UK. One role will be based in London and focus on policy and public affairs activity across England and Wales, while the other will be based in Edinburgh and lead our work in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Both roles will play a vital part in ensuring that the voices of people affected by blood cancer are heard by decision-makers and that evidence-based solutions influence governments, health systems and policymakers across the UK.
Working as part of a collaborative UK-wide team, you will develop evidence-based policy positions, build and maintain relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and health stakeholders, and produce high-quality briefings and consultation responses. You will also represent Blood Cancer UK at meetings, events and stakeholder forums, helping to influence policy and drive meaningful change for people affected by blood cancer.
This role will require regular travel within your respective nations (England and Wales or Scotland and Northern Ireland) to attend meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activities. In addition, there will be occasional travel across the UK, including to London, Cardiff, or Edinburgh, Belfast and other locations, to support cross-UK influencing activity, team meetings and organisational events.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Expected interview dates:
England & Wales
Thursday 30 July – first stage, online
Thursday 6 August – second stage, in person in our London office
Scotland & Northern Ireland
Tuesday 11 August – first stage, online
Tuesday 18 August – second stage, in person in our Edinburgh office
Closing Date: England and Wales: 9am on Thursday 23 July 2026; Scotland & Northern Ireland: 9am on Thursday 30 July 2026.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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Context and Background
The NSPCC’s mission is to end cruelty to children by fighting for every childhood. To carry out its charitable work the NSPCC relies on the fundraising support of people across the UK for 90% of it’s income. Within fundraising our aim is to provide maximum resources for the NSPCC. We aim to provide the best possible supporter experience, building long-term relationships to create an experience which is different, better and more rewarding than that of supporting any other charity.
The Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising is a member of the Supporter Led Fundraising Leadership Team and the Philanthropy & Partnerships Department. The role contributes to the overall leadership and management of the team and department as well as implementing the fundraising plans and strategies for the Engagement & Fundraising Directorate.
Mass Participation Fundraising is an important component in the NSPCC’s Engagement and Fundraising strategy. The post holder will lead and develop a first-class team to develop our portfolio, engaging and deepening the relationship with participants into long-term supporters and optimising the fundraising income they generate.
A key element of the role is to provide leadership across a diverse team, which includes Third Party Events, DIY fundraising and Schools Fundraising. The role will work collaboratively across all departments to build the best possible supporter relationships to generate income and promote key organisational messages to external audiences.
Job purpose
To deliver effective fundraising activities from a mass participation portfolio of diverse products, events and opportunities. To manage relationships with suppliers and agencies, while providing leadership and management to fundraising staff within the Mass Participation Fundraising team. Continually refreshing, improving and growing the portfolio, facilitating increased income generation across all teams.
• To have accountability and responsibility for the budgetary performance of three core Mass Participation income generation streams (Third Party Events, DIY Fundraising, and Schools Fundraising)
• To form and deliver the strategy of acquisition, stewardship and retention of mass participants
• To identify synergies and best practice across similar operations within and beyond Engagement & Fundraising, applying principles of Supporter Centricity across participants and their connected supporters
• To take a lead role in working effectively with other teams and departments to maximise the recruitment of supporters and their fundraising to deliver income for children
• To lead, manage and develop the Mass Participation Fundraising team in line with our values and behaviours
Key relationships - Internal
• Reports to the Head of Supporter Led Fundraising
• A member of the Supporter Led Fundraising Leadership Team
• Line manages team leaders of Third Party Events, DIY Fundraising and Schools Fundraising teams and the Senior Marketing Officer
• Works closely with other teams within the Engagement & Fundraising Directorate operating nationally and locally to develop supporters, potential supporters and business projects
• Works closely with colleagues in other directorates to inform, support and manage fundraising activity and use relevant management information to maximise the impact of fundraising activities - such as Data, Tech and communications.
Key relationships - External
• Peers within the local and national fundraising sector
• Professionals/trade bodies/organisations that are the forefront of mass participation and supporter acquisition
• Marketing agencies and creative suppliers
Main duties and responsibilities
• To work with Head of Supporter Led Fundraising to develop ambitious strategies and business plans to optimise and grow income
• To guide and direct the implementation of agreed strategies including influencing the plans and activities across other fundraising audience streams
• To develop, deliver and be accountable for teams' annual budgets through monitoring, managing and reforecasting financial performance, ensuring that contingency plans are in place as required
• To guide and direct efficient acquisition strategies across Third Party Events, DIY Fundraising and Schools Fundraising and ensure all supporters are onboarded to the organisation appropriately, supporting retention.
• To seek and commission insight of sector-wide fundraising opportunities through a range of markets and/or supporter groups, to inform the team strategies
• To be accountable for the management of agency relationships and core suppliers that are key to the delivery of income growth and supporter satisfaction
• Within the Supporter Centricity framework, promote and prioritise lead sharing across fundraising, ensuring supporters follow the best supporter journey, establishing Mass Participation as a core route for new supporter acquisition
• To work with other functions, such as Children's Services, Technology and Communications to optimise compelling propositions, messaging within effectively delivered supporter journeys
• To foster an innovative culture within the team to generate increased income though incremental changes in pre-existing products or new product development.
• To recruit, train, develop and manage staff in line with NSPCC policies and practice including regular team meetings and regular performance reviews, coaching and mentoring staff to achieve high performance, growth and personal development
• To participate in Engagement & Fundraising or cross-directorate projects as required
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation Directorate
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
• To be responsible for updating databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the NSPCC's development of fundraising activities.
• To maintain an awareness of own and others' Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC's Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news and also ensuring that the fundraising teams do likewise.
Person specification
1. Experience of leadership to successfully drive income growth from event participation, DIY or schools fundraising either in the commercial or charity sector
2. Skilled in strategic planning and development to find new ways to drive growth in an established market
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively share complex information, propositions and business cases
4. Substantial experience of budgetary management and financial planning
5. Understanding of acquisition marketing strategies and integrated marketing planning approach.
6. Leadership and management experience of a diverse and geographically dispersed team to deliver results, with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
7. An ability to influence, empower, support and develop those who work with and for them
8. Experience in managing strategic relationships with suppliers, such as creative agency providers including the management of SLA's and performance measures, ensuring sustained high level of performance
9. Experience of presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders and external audiences
10. Willingness to work flexibly to changing deadlines and demands and the ability to travel to support the delivery of our event portfolio.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
Interviews to be held early August
Do you have experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver people-focused solutions that support organisational success? Are you passionate about helping teams navigate change, build capability and create inclusive, high-performing cultures? Then join Shelter as an HR Business Partner and play a key role in helping us deliver our mission to defend the right to a safe home. If this sounds like you, please get in touch, expect robust interview questions as we want the best HR partnering for our charity and the most competent ER knowledge. In return will offer a supportive team environment, working from home, competitive salary and very generous staff benefits.
About the role
As part of Shelter’s HR Business Partnering team, you will work closely with directorate leadership teams to understand business priorities and translate these into effective people plans that support organisational objectives. You will provide strategic HR advice and coaching, lead on organisational change initiatives, and ensure people considerations are embedded into decision-making across your client areas.
You will build strong and influential relationships with leaders, helping them develop capability, manage performance, navigate employee relations matters and create positive workplace cultures. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider People Directorate, you will support the delivery of organisational development initiatives, workforce planning and cultural change programmes that enable Shelter to achieve its strategic ambitions.
Role specifics
As our HR Business Partner, you will be an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering and employee relations expertise. You will have a proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, providing both support and constructive challenge to help drive business performance and people outcomes. You will be confident leading on organisational change projects, interpreting employment legislation and applying HR best practice in a complex and geographically dispersed organisation.
You’ll act as the HR lead on change initiatives and transformational programmes, ensuring change is delivered effectively and with consideration for colleagues impacted. You’ll use HR data and insights to support decision-making, help leadership teams identify workforce priorities and champion a high-performance culture across your directorates.
You will also work closely with Trade Union representatives and internal stakeholders, supporting positive employee relations and helping ensure that organisational policies and practices are applied fairly, consistently and in line with Shelter’s values.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (+ bank holidays), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The HR Business Partnering Team provides the strategic lead on people management and organisational development at Shelter. We aim to enable the organisation to have the right Culture, Capacity and Capability to achieve its purpose. We do this through providing Employee Relations and Business Partnering support, partnering with specific directorates within the organisation to understand business needs and advise on people initiatives which support the delivery of directorate objectives. Working with colleagues within the wide people directorate to delivery cultural and structural change management initiatives tailored to the needs of the business. Supporting the Head of HR Business Partnering in the continued development and delivery of the wider people plan.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions ofpeople are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in thefundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health,wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm,abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards ofbehaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Family Support Worker
£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits
This role covers London & South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London & South East Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
Location:
This role covers London & South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
- Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life
- Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)
- Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
- Time off in Lieu
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
- A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
- Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
Development opportunities:
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interview Date to be confirmed
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Additional information:
Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application.
There will be a requirement for a full current driver’s license to accommodate team and family need and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The Head of Data leads the Foundation’s enterprise-wide data strategy, establishing a trusted, secure, well-governed and insight-driven data environment. The role is responsible for delivering data governance, data quality, architecture, engineering, reporting, analytics and the effective use of cloud native data platforms across the organisation.
This leadership role accelerates the Foundation’s journey toward becoming a data-mature, insight-led organisation, supporting strategic decision-making, regulatory confidence, operational excellence, and impact measurement.
Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the Head of Data builds and develops the team, shapes the Foundation’s data culture, and ensures data is a strategic asset that drives value, trust and innovation.
The Head of Data delivers a modern, secure and trusted data environment supporting the Foundation’s mission, and ensures high quality of data that strengthens insight, transparency, regulatory confidence and impact measurement. The role also supports a future-ready data capability, supporting long-term transformation across the Foundation, and helps foster a culture that sees data as a shared asset powering decisions, partnerships and community impact.
Job Description
Strategic Data Leadership
- Develop and deliver the Foundation’s enterprise data strategy aligned to mission and organisational goals.
- Enable data-driven decision-making across all Foundation operations, including Finance & Legal, Endowment, Charities and Impact on Urban Health.
- Embed data into customer experience, operational resilience, risk management and strategic planning.
- Ensure measurable outcomes linked to data quality, adoption and organisational value.
Data Governance & Compliance
- Lead and mature a robust data governance framework, including standards, policies, ownership models, quality controls and metadata management.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection and relevant regulatory and audit requirements.
- Establish trusted data across the organisation through strong controls, lineage, classification and lifecycle management.
Data Architecture & Engineering
- Lead on the enterprise data architecture design, including data lakes, warehousing, integrations, pipelines and modelling.
- Own and optimise cloud-native data technologies across Microsoft Azure, including Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse and SQL.
- Ensure the data platform is scalable, high-performing, secure and aligned to organisational transformation needs.
- Partner with the Business Systems team to deliver seamless integrations with CRM, finance, impact measurement tools and third-party platforms.
Analytics, Insight & AI
- Lead on the development of enterprise reporting and analytics, delivering timely, accurate and actionable insights.
- Oversee Power BI governance, semantic models and self-service enablement.
- Drive predictive analytics, operational insight and (where appropriate) responsible AI/ML adoption to enhance outcomes and impact measurement.
- Champion the delivery and innovation in line with emerging technologies to support operational insight.
Leadership, Culture & Collaboration
- Work closely with the Head of Change, Head of Business Systems, and IT Operations Manager to develop end-to-end solutions for business systems, data and infrastructure.
- Over time, build and lead the multidisciplinary data.
- Champion data literacy, high-quality data habits and a culture of curiosity across the Foundation.
- Represent the organisation externally with regulators, suppliers and strategic partners.
- Effectively manage internal and external delivery, including procurement and vendor oversight.
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
- Self-starter who is adaptable, works with integrity, and exhibits the Foundation’s core values.
- Willing to learn and develop new skills, and help to develop the knowledge and skills of peers.
- Committed to the principle of continuous improvement, with careful attention to detail and due process.
- Committed to delivering consistent and high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external communities.
- Confident in communicating well, both in writing and verbally, and exhibits listening and influencing skills.
- Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in equal measure.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to build trust, develop relationships and lead through influence.
- Commitment to data ethics, privacy, responsible technology and community impact.
- Keeps fully up to date with emerging technologies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for senior and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:
- Proven experience leading data functions in regulated or complex organisations (charity, financial services, healthcare, public sector or similar) – (essential)
- Strong background in enterprise data management, governance, data quality and architecture (essential)
- Deep technical expertise across the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem (Fabric, Data Lake, ADF, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, Purview, DevOps) – (essential)
- Experience scaling cloud-native data platforms and modern data stacks (Lakehouse, pipelines, BI tooling) – (essential)
- Strong understanding of GDPR, data protection, compliance and data risk frameworks (essential)
- Track record of influencing at senior/executive levels and leading cultural change (essential)
- Experience with Microsoft Purview governance and responsible AI frameworks (desirable)
- Certifications such as Azure Data Engineer, Solutions Architect or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience with Azure/OpenAI, Snowflake/BigQuery/Redshift, dbt or modern orchestration tools (desirable)
- Experience enabling insights in impact-driven, donor-focused or audience engagement organisations (desirable)
Benefits
- Contributory pension
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
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About Global Health Partnerships
Global Health Partnerships is a UK-registered charity with nearly four decades of experience connecting NHS institutions, diaspora health workers, Royal Colleges, and government partners with counterparts across Africa, Asia, and beyond. We strengthen health systems, build the evidence base for UK investment in global health, and work at the interface of domestic and international health policy. Our network includes 256 confirmed MCH health workers across 32 institutions, established relationships with RCOG, RCM, RCN, and NHS England, and a track record of supporting the APPG on Global Health and Security. We are a trusted, non-partisan intermediary between UK clinical communities and policymakers.
Why this is an exceptional opportunity
This is a rare and timely role for a senior external affairs and communications professional who wants to make a direct, measurable difference to global health. You will be joining Global Health Partnerships at a pivotal moment, as we launch an ambitious advocacy programme, with the backing of a major foundation and a network of frontline NHS clinicians and health institutions.
This is not a general communications role. It is a specialist advocacy and policy influence position, focused on translating evidence and health worker experience into parliamentary and media impact. If you want to shape how UK politicians and the public think about global health and see that shift lead to real changes in funding and policy, this is the role for you.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will lead GHP’s external affairs and communications function across the full range of the organisation’s strategic priorities. This includes designing and executing GHP’s advocacy strategy for priority programmes — with the Every Mother, Everywhere MCH programme as the flagship — while also building GHP’s broader profile as the leading UK voice on NHS institutional partnerships, health workforce policy, and the mutual benefit case for UK investment in global health. You will manage GHP’s relationships with key stakeholders in parliament, government, and the media, and ensure that GHP’s full portfolio of work is visible, compelling, and connected to the policy arguments that matter most to funders and decision-makers.
You will oversee GHP’s secretariat relationship with the APPG on Global Health and Security, develop and support networks of health worker and diaspora advocates, lead media and parliamentary engagement, and coordinate a coalition of civil society, clinical, and community organisations around shared advocacy priorities. With the communications team, you will also work closely with the fundraising and programmes teams to ensure GHP’s communications and public profile actively support income diversification and donor engagement across institutional, trust, and corporate funding streams.
While the immediate priority is our Maternal and Child Health Advocacy programme and its parliamentary and media objectives, this role carries wider organisational responsibility for GHP’s positioning, reputation, and voice in public discourse on global health. The postholder will line manage the Communications Manager and be accountable for the coherence of GHP’s external communications across all channels and programmes.
For full details on the role, including the Person Specification please look at our job pack.
What we offer:
As well as your salary which is paid monthly, you'll also get:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year
- Annual learning and development allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%
How to apply:
Please apply with a CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages by 10th July 2026.
Your covering letter should address the following: why you are interested in this role at this moment; how your experience of external affairs is relevant to GHP’s organisational priorities; what you understand to be the strongest argument for UK investment in global health and how you would build political and public support for it.
GHP is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the communities and health systems our work engages with.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of HR
New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC)
London (NW1) - hybrid set up, typically 3 days per week in the office
Salary £48,204 - £53,560
Permanent
Full-time 35 hours per week (condensed or part-time hours considered, minimum 21-hours per week)
Excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme and generous training budget
Are you an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity to shape and deliver a people strategy within a mission-driven charity?
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC), a London-based charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness, to recruit their new Head of HR.
New Horizon Youth Centre has been supporting 16-24-year-olds facing homelessness since 1967. Today, their multidisciplinary team supports thousands of young people each year, helping them find safety, improve wellbeing, and build the skills needed for independent living. At a time of increasing need, NHYC is focused on delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services whilst continuing to build a strong, inclusive and high-performing organisation.
The Head of HR is a newly created role, reflecting the organisation's growth and ambition. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of NHYC's People Strategy, ensuring the charity is a supportive, effective and inspiring place to work for its 70+ staff team.
This is a varied and strategic role combining organisational development and hands-on HR leadership. You will act as the organisation's HR expert, supporting managers, advising on complex employee relations matters, and ensuring best practice across all people processes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership:
Lead the development and implementation of NHYC's HR and People Strategy, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team.
Employee Relations and HR Expertise:
Provide expert advice on complex HR matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and long-term absence, supporting robust and fair decision-making across the organisation.
Line Management Development:
Design and deliver training programmes to build the confidence and capability of line managers, ensuring they are equipped to effectively support their teams.
Organisational Development:
Drive organisational improvement by reviewing and enhancing performance management, learning and development, and staff engagement initiatives.
HR Operations and Compliance:
Ensure HR policies, procedures and systems are up to date, compliant with UK legislation, and aligned with best practice.
Data and Insight:
Analyse HR data including recruitment, retention and sickness trends, using insights to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Governance and Reporting:
Support Board-level reporting, including contributing to the Diversity and Organisational Development Committee.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following essential experience:
- Significant experience in a senior HR management role
- Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases
- A track record of delivering HR training, coaching or learning programmes
- Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels
- Ability to use HR data and insights to inform decision-making
- Experience implementing HR systems or leading organisational change
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
- A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
You will be a confident and credible HR professional with the ability to build trust across the organisation, challenge constructively where needed, and drive meaningful change in a fast-paced environment.
The role is based at New Horizon Youth Centre in King's Cross (NW1), with flexibility considered in line with organisational needs.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Tatiana for further details about next steps. The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 6th July.
The interviews will take place in person on 16th July in London. It is hoped that the successful candidate will start the role by September.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Data, Evaluation and Learning team enables Impact on Urban Health to embed learning at the heart of its work, ensuring evidence is used to drive impact in Lambeth and Southwark and to advance our understanding of urban health.
The Head of Learning leads Impact on Urban Health’s approach to turning evidence into organisational insight, learning and influence. The role is responsible for building the systems, practices and products that help us synthesise what we are learning from programmes, innovation, place-based work, evaluation, research, lived experience and external evidence, and use that learning to shape strategy, funding, delivery and external influence. Working closely with the Head of Data and Evaluation, the role ensures evidence is not only generated to a high standard, but actively interpreted, shared and applied. In doing so, the role contributes to Impact on Urban Health’s reputation as a credible and trusted voice on urban health and health equity.
This role will provide senior leadership for how IoUH learns from its work, makes sense of evidence, and turns insight into action. The postholder will be expected to bring structure, judgement and momentum to a developing function, helping the organisation move from generating evidence to using it consistently and well.
The postholder will also provide expert input to other parts of the Foundation where relevant.
Job Responsibilities
Impact on Urban Health
- Lead Impact on Urban Health’s approach to insight synthesis and sense-making, establishing clear processes for bringing together evaluation findings, programme learning, research, data, lived experience and external evidence to identify what we are learning, what it means, and how it should inform future decisions.
- Lead the knowledge mobilisation approach for DEL (process of sharing and embedding evidence and learning creating true learning and change), working with teams across IoUH to turn priority evidence and learning into accessible, useful and influential products for internal and external audiences, including external evidence resources on what works to improve urban health.
- Work with the Head of Data and Evaluation and wider DEL colleagues to maintain a joined-up evidence system, ensuring data, research and evaluation outputs are synthesised, interpreted and translated into learning that informs strategy, funding, delivery and influence.
- Lead the learning approach for Innovation and cross-cutting work, ensuring test-and-learn activity generates useful insight, supports adaptation, and feeds into wider organisational learning, in partnership with the Director of Innovation.
- Lead the development and improvement of IoUH’s internal learning and knowledge management systems.
- Ensure learning from cross-programme, innovation and influencing activity is captured and used in ways that meet strategic objectives, build on what is already known, and support equitable and inclusive practice.
- Set and uphold standards for how learning is captured, synthesised, shared and used, ensuring insight is clear, accessible, intellectually honest and connected to organisational priorities.
- Implement the Data, Evidence and Learning strategy alongside other Heads in the team, championing a culture of reflection, learning and evidence-informed decision-making.
- Maintain and develop personal expertise in urban health evidence, learning practice and knowledge mobilisation.
- Line manage and develop the Evaluation and Learning Manager within the Learning function, ensuring their work supports cross-organisational learning, synthesis, knowledge mobilisation and practical use of evidence.
- Provide thought leadership in urban health learning, evidence use and knowledge mobilisation, including blogs, briefings and speaking at events.
- Provide expert support to other parts of the Foundation where appropriate.
- Deputise for the Director of Data, Evaluation and Learning where required.
- Undertake other responsibilities appropriate to the role.
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Person Specification
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
- Strong facilitation and sense-making skills, with the ability to help teams interpret evidence and agree practical implications.
- Confidence working with ambiguity, complexity and incomplete evidence.
- Ability to influence senior colleagues and support constructive challenge in decision-making.
- Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical steps.
- Structured approach to task implementation and managing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative team-player.
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:
Essential
- Significant experience leading organisational learning, evidence synthesis, knowledge mobilisation or evidence-use functions in a social sector, public health, research, policy or charity context.
- Experience turning complex evidence from multiple sources into clear, useful insight for strategy, funding, delivery or influence.
- Experience designing and embedding learning processes that help teams reflect, adapt and make better decisions.
- Strong understanding of evaluation, research and evidence methods, with enough technical confidence to assess quality, limitations and implications.
- Experience developing learning products, insight outputs, evidence briefings or knowledge resources for different audiences.
- Ability to assess and adapt evidence approaches to different contexts, intervention types and organisational needs.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders through evidence, facilitation and clear strategic sense-making.
- Experience managing complex cross-organisational work, including prioritising across multiple demands.
- Experience of line management, supporting performance, development, and delivery.
Desirable
- Knowledge of urban health, health inequalities, or the social determinants of health.
- Understanding of systems change and/or place-based approaches to health
- Extensive experience leading social research and evaluation in a social sector context.
- Experience of commissioning and managing external research, evaluation, or evidence and insight delivery partners.
- Expertise in developing inclusive evaluation designs in a test and learn and innovative context.
- Experience of influencing policy and practice through evidence, and evaluation of influencing work.
- Evidence of thought leadership in learning, evidence use, knowledge mobilisation, research or evaluation, such as publications, presentations or sector engagement.
- Experience of successful partnership working with a range of external organisations, whether in an advisory capacity, in a funding relationship, and/or with joint delivery responsibilities.
- Experience of working in a community, charity or social enterprise context with an understanding of the barriers that are commonly experienced in implementing learning practices and how to overcome them
Benefits:
- Contributory pension
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. Recruitment will take place mainly through schools. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Purpose of the post
The Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and delivering a robust procurement and commercial strategy that ensures value for money, compliance with Procurement Act 2023 regulations in line with AHS being primarily public funded and supports AHS study and operational objectives. The role will lead on sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and efficient use of public funds.
Main responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement a procurement and commercial strategy aligned with organisational goals and funding requirements.
- Lead procurement planning across research programmes, operations, and corporate services.
- Act as a subject matter expert on public procurement policy and best practice.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and capability.
Tendering and Contract Management
- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and contract award.
- Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act and associated guidance).
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including research, clinical, and grant-related agreements.
- Manage contract lifecycle including performance monitoring, renewals, and extensions.
Commercial Governance & Compliance
- Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure all procurement activities meet audit, transparency, and reporting requirements for public funding.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks across supplier engagements.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring high performance and innovation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (research teams, finance, legal) to understand needs and deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
- Work with external stakeholders including funders, partners and strategic advisors to develop optimum outcomes
- Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior leadership and project teams.
- Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
Financial & Value Management
- Deliver value for money through effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
- Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure funding is used appropriately, ethically and in line with public funding requirements.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain e.g., CIPS Level 5 or equivalent
- Degree or comparable experience in business, finance, law, or related field.
- Proven track record of managing complex procurement exercises and contracts.
- Experience in procurement or commercial roles within regulated procurement environments, specifically those classed as a public authority
- Strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations and best practice.
- Commercial acumen with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
- Knowledge of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
- Strong experience in supplier and stakeholder management.
- Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Desirable
- CIPS Level 6 or equivalent
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., MCIPS or FCIPS).
- Experience managing high-value and complex contracts, including collaborative or partnership agreements
- Experience in procurement or commercial roles within charity and/or research sectors
- Detailed understanding of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
- Detailed knowledge of the UK Procurement Act (or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 historically) and transitions between them.
- Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
- Understanding of subsidy control, state aid, or funding compliance frameworks.
- Ability to analyse procurement data and generate insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
- Experience leading organisational change or transformation programmes in procurement.
- Ability to build procurement capability across a non-procurement stakeholder base.
Dimensions
- This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, offered initially as an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential route to permanency.
- Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.
- AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
Application Process
All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job.
Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.
Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.
The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12th July 2026.
Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2026.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of:
- Gender, including gender reassignment
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Having or not having dependants
- Religion or belief
- Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Age
We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination.
Values
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All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job, within Supporting Documents.
Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.
Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.
The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12 July 2026.
Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August 2026.
The Philharmonia is seeking to appoint a Box Office and CRM Manager to lead the management, development and optimisation of the Orchestra’s CRM strategy, systems and audience experience. The roles focuses on ensuring a seamless customer journey while overseeing the effective operation of the Box Office and the ongoing development of Tessitura.
This is a key role overseeing both the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the Philharmonia’s Box Office and CRM function. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing ticketing and customer strategies that maximise sales income, improve conversion and enhance the audience experience.
As a public facing member of staff, the Box Office and CRM Manager will be a key representative of the Orchestra, ensuring customers receive a welcoming, efficient and accessible service whether booking online, by phone or in person. A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service is therefore essential.
The role will also lead on the effective management and ongoing development of Tessitura, supporting audience insight, segmentation, reporting and customer journeys across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Development, Finance and Concerts, the successful candidate will help ensure that customer data is used effectively to support audience growth, income generation and informed decision-making.
Previous experience of using Tessitura is essential. From hall dressing and campaign set-up to system optimisation, reporting and user support, this role will be one of the Orchestra’s lead Tessitura users. Experience of working within a Tessitura consortium would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic planning and implementation:
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Work closely with Marketing and Development colleagues to develop and implement CRM strategies that support audience growth, income generation, membership retention/acquisition and fundraising objectives
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Develop customer journeys, audience segmentation and data-led approaches that improve conversion, retention and engagement across the customer lifecycle
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Support the development of sales forecasts, benchmarks and performance analysis, providing insight to inform campaign planning, pricing and decision-making
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Work with Marketing colleagues to develop and implement promotions, campaigns and tracking mechanisms
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase conversion and enhance the customer experience through CRM optimisation, automation and process improvements
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Ensure CRM processes, reporting and audience data support the Orchestra's strategic priorities and audience engagement goals
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Work with the Friends team to ensure membership schemes are effectively structured, maintained and optimised to support recruitment, retention and income growth
Project Management:
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Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Philharmonia's Box Office across all performances and events
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Lead ticket sales activity across all channels, ensuring a smooth and efficient booking experience for customers
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Act as a senior point of contact for customer enquiries, complaints and complex ticketing issues
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Lead on set up and implementation of new seasons, events and sales activity
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Ensure events, pricing structures, memberships and ticketing offers are accurately implemented and maintained within Tessitura
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Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity across Box Office and customer records
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Review and improve Box Office procedures and customer-facing processes to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
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Champion accessibility across all ticketing and customer service activity
Leadership & Management:
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Work with the Senior Data & Audience Insight Manager as Tessitura co-lead for the organisation, helping to shape CRM best practice and development
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Develop and deliver training for staff across departments to ensure confident and effective use of Tessitura and Box Office activities
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Create and maintain clear documentation, processes and guidance to support the consistent use of CRM systems across the organisation
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Ensure organisational compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards, including GDPR, PCI and data protection requirements
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Keep abreast of developments in Tessitura, CRM, ticketing and audience engagement through professional networks, training and sector events, sharing knowledge and recommendations across the organisation
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Champion best practice in customer service and audience experience, promoting a culture that prioritises welcome, accessibility and continuous improvement
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
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Minimum three years' experience in a CRM, ticketing, audience data or related role
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Advanced knowledge and practical experience of Tessitura
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Experience managing and maintaining CRM systems and customer databases
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Experience producing audience analysis, reporting and business insight
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Strong understanding of customer relationship management principles
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences
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Interest in music, culture and the arts
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Desirable
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Experience of implementing CRM upgrades or major systems projects
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Experience working within a Tessitura consortium
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Experience of customer journey mapping and audience segmentation
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Experience of marketing automation and CRM-driven campaign delivery
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Experience working within an arts, cultural or performing arts organisation
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Knowledge of accessibility best practice within ticketing and audience services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£42,750 - £46,500 per year
Fixed term (6 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Customer Journeys and Experience Manager to join our Customer Engagement and Experience Team on a fixed term basis for six months.
We’re about to launch our new, organisation-wide, segmentation project – Designed Around You, where you’ll play a key role in using this new insight to support teams to deliver the experience our customers have of Prostate Cancer UK. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering multi-channel customer journeys that provide a consistent and engaging experience to all customers of Prostate Cancer UK. You’ll lead the ongoing development and optimisation of how we welcome customers to the organisation, as well as our engagement journeys, ensuring that customer needs are met, and behaviours and interests are tracked across every touchpoint.
You’ll take a lead on briefing, journey design development, analysis, and reporting, to optimise customer engagement and income. Additionally, you'll act as a liaison between data delivery, insights and product teams, sharing insights and best practice across the organisation. Coaching and collaborating with colleagues and external agencies is essential to ensure successful deployment of programmes.
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about giving our customers a great experience and always thinks about how messages will land with different audiences.
You’ll bring strong experience from a communications or direct marketing environment, with a clear track record of delivering multi-channel customer journeys for a range of audiences. You’re comfortable using data to guide your decisions, with the ability to turn analysis into clear, meaningful insights that others can easily understand and act on.
You build strong relationships at all levels and work well with both internal teams and external partners, including agencies and suppliers. Alongside this, you’re organised and proactive, with solid experience of planning projects and putting marketing activity into action from start to finish.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application by visiting our website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 19th July 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 3rd August 2026.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.





