Partnership management jobs

Age UK is recruiting for a PO and Invoicing Officer. This exciting role is about managing the Transformation and Technology services, in terms of budgeting, accounting, and recharging the monitoring supplier compliance administration process.

The post holder will also be responsible for purchasing hardware, software and licenses. Reviewing financial data and services provided by suppliers to Age UK and documenting processes and assets.

There is a share of responsibilities, as this is one of 2 posts that both report into the Commercial and Supplier Governance Manager.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include ad-hoc days working from our London office (EC3N 2LB), as and when required (estimate once every two months.)

Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
* Experience of processing invoices, using software related to purchasing, payments and receipting, liaising with suppliers, providing reporting, and basic accounting practices. A, I
* Experience of a role requiring very good organisational skills. A, I
* Experience of supporting technology services in a medium to large organisation. A, I
* Ability to work with a variety of suppliers, managing budgets, financial incomings and outgoings. A, I
* Ability to understand and work with complex spreadsheets; review and identify inconsistencies in data, with attention to detail. A, I

Skills and knowledge
* Good communicator with basic level of negotiation, influencing and presentation skills, especially when communicating technical issues to non-technical colleagues. A, I
* Good written communication skills with the ability to present issues in an accessible style to a range of audiences. A, I
* Ability to use monitoring tools and provide analysis, to understand and interpret reports and complex commercial financial documents. A, I
* Ability to problem solve, to be adaptive and flexible in approach and to be solution-focussed. A, I

Personal attributes
* Good communicator with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of people. A, I
* Ability to adapt and remain solution-focussed in a changing environment. I
* Ability to work efficiently and manage competing priorities effectively. I

Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
* Good general knowledge of IT and IT Services approach (ITIL Foundation desirable). I
* Ability to understand implications of contracts and licensing models. I

Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to consult, collaborate and influence colleagues throughout the organisation. I
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently. I

Personal attributes
* A team player with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of people. I
* Understanding of technology in the context of the Charity sector's users; ability to understand and monitor external and organisational contexts. I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a brilliant charity in their search for a newly created Senior Philanthropy Manager role.

Already generating 7-figures annually from HNWIs and trusts and foundations, the team has built a strong foundation and is now ready for the next phase of its growth. Taking a relationship-first approach, they are focused on building meaningful, long-term partnerships that deliver lasting impact and transformational support.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will lead a blended portfolio of HNWIs and trusts and foundations, stewarding some of the charity's most significant relationships while developing new six and seven-figure opportunities. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you'll have the chance to influence strategy, develop innovative funding propositions and help drive the continued growth of the programme.

This role would suit an ambitious and entrepreneurial fundraiser who is excited by the prospect of genuine ownership, enjoys leading from the front and is motivated by the opportunity to make a significant contribution to both the organisation's mission and the future success of its philanthropy programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to develop and deliver a 3-year philanthropy strategy focused on continued income growth
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, trusts and foundations building lasting relationships that deliver sustainable support
• Design thoughtful and engaging stewardship plans that inspire donors and strengthen long-term engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to create compelling proposals, impact reports and bespoke donor communications
• Undertake strategic prospect research to build a strong pipeline of opportunities and confidently lead cultivation and solicitation activity
• Spearhead the development of an exciting new philanthropic proposition with the potential to unlock increased unrestricted and flexible funding

Person Specification

• Experience in a philanthropy role with a relationship-first approach to major donors and/or trusts/foundations at the 6-figure+ level
• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing the full donor cycle, from prospect research and pipeline development, to cultivation, solicitation and long-term stewardship
• A natural relationship-builder, with excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Creativity, curiosity and commercial awareness, with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding donor experiences
• A self-starter who enjoys taking ownership, spotting opportunities and helping to shape the future of a growing programme

What’s on Offer

Salary: c. £55,000

Hybrid, London – 2 days a week

Full-time, permanent (open to a 0.8 working pattern or compressed hours)

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education, and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Vauxhall City Farm turns 50 in 2026, and you will join a team that is committed, enthusiastic and future focused. This is a key role that is part of the Management Team leading the organisation. This role will lead in the growth of our profile, engagement with the community and income, to enable us to continue delivering our mission.

The main purpose of the job is to build and improve on our current local, regional, and national profile and our successful range of community, seasonal and corporate events. The role will develop new opportunities to make use of the spaces and resources within Vauxhall City Farm, enabling us to grow our engagement with our local community, and develop income from events and activities.

The post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for planning and ensuring the smooth implementation of a range of events, working with our different teams to support the coordination, staffing, work with our partners, ensure client and contractor management, budget management and monitoring and evaluation processes. All activities and promotion must also ensure compliance with our health and safety, other key policies, legal and insurance requirements. You will have excellent customer relations skills, business acumen, ability to plan ahead and to demonstrate attention to detail and problem solving and be highly organised.

Could you help transform the way our charity engages with unpaid carers? As the leading Essex charity supporting carers it is vital that what we do is rooted in their voice and lived experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Carer Engagement Lead to join our team, in a new role working directly with the CEO to ensure that carers lived experience is heard and understood and that carers, including young carers across Essex, have opportunities to participate and contribute. This is a rewarding and varied role, combining direct engagement with carers alongside analysing data and communicating evidence of need to help effect real and positive change.

You will be an engaging communicator with active listening skills and the ability to interpret and apply lived experience to strategic and policy decisions and planning.  You will ideally have personal experience of unpaid caring responsibilities and may have previously facilitated service user involvement. You'll be passionate about harnessing the voice of local carers to secure improved outcomes for carers of all ages across Essex.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 35 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid caring responsibilities for others. We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and hold the Excellence for Carers quality mark. We provide support including information, coaching, counselling, peer support, respite care, and Young Carer clubs across Essex, working within schools, GP practices and a variety of community settings.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

       Coordinating participation opportunities that enable adult and young carers to influence local, regional and national policy decisions and help achieve positive change

       Harnessing and amplifying local carer voice and experience and engaging carers in service planning, delivery and review

       Identifying themes and trends and ensuring these are communicated to key stakeholders

       Monitoring and reporting on outcomes.

       You will need to be:

       An excellent communicator with empathy and active listening skills.

       Proactive, highly organised and equally at home analysing data or producing reports as in engaging with carers and senior local decision makers

       Confident in the use of IT including Microsoft 365 and CRMs (databases).

       Passionate about improving outcomes for local carers.

       A driver with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across Essex.

We offer:

       Full induction and relevant training

       Contributory pension scheme

       24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

       An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

    A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

The postholder will coordinate delivery of Spectra’s agreed P3 counselling provision, ensuring that counselling activity, safeguarding practice, monitoring information, outcomes data and partnership communication are maintained in line with the requirements of the P3 service. You will also provide a reflective space for staff at P3, for youth wellbeing coaches to reflect on their work with young people.

Key aspects include overseeing client intake, undertaking client assessments, and delivering short-term counselling with clients (6-12 sessions). You will ensure a high-quality and consistent delivery across the YP counselling service in line with KPIs and outcome frameworks. Alongside client sessions, regular meetings with both Spectra and P3 staff, compiling reports and management of safeguarding concerns.

Increasing referrals and building strong relationships in Hillingdon will be an integral focus, especially in complex cases where young people require referrals or are engaged with other services.

We are recruiting a Service Delivery Manager – Projects to join our growing advice team and make a difference. Every week we help hundreds of people providing advice and specialist casework on housing, debt, benefits and more.

About the role

Our Service Delivery Managers are responsible for a portfolio of advice and casework projects through a range of funded programmes.   This role focuses on local projects delivering financial inclusion support like debt and benefits.  You will give line management and ensure ensuring teams are delivering funding and quality targets.  You will work closely with the funders and manage stakeholder relationships.  There will be the opportunity to develop those relationships and support with bid writing as well as over see social policy work and support wider teams through your leadership skills.

Advisors work from different locations including outreaches, so you will get the chance to travel and see some of the amazing areas across West Sussex from the coast to rural, Towns and Villages too. Working in local charities can be busy, no one day is the same as the next.  However it is very rewarding and can make a big impact as well as being an excellent opportunity to build on your leadership and management skills.

About us

Every year we help thousands of people move forward with the problems they face.  Working to reduce health inequalities and support communities our communities to thrive by empowering people through high quality information, advice and advocacy.   As a local charity, we work in partnerships and with volunteers who are at the heart of what we do, reaching communities across the County.  We work across 6 sites and provide projects in outreach locations and have doubled in size in the last two years due to growing demand for our services.

Staff access high quality  training resources available online as well as external courses, including local leadership programmes.  We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our Values, People and Work and believe in making a difference.  Striving to making our communities a better place, using our teams expertise and the evidence gathered through casework, research and campaigns work to change the system.

How to be a success

To be a success in this role you will ideally have had some previous experience of delivering advice and casework as well as some management experience of projects and/or people.  However we will be able to provide training to fill gaps and support you to be a success in your role.   Having excellent team values, able to manage competing priorities and show leadership skills in a busy environment are essential.  Able to see the big picture and whilst having attention to detail and able to follow processes is important.  You will be creating plans for new projects or improve existing ones and work to targets so analytical and IT skills will help.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all our values, people and work.  We recognise that skills and values are important and will provide training where needed to candidates who can demonstrate the attributes needed.

How to apply

You will need to fill in an application form, addressing the person specification.   We reserve the right to close the advert early so don’t wait, apply now so you become part of our growing team.

YOUTH WORKER  

OASIS NORTH BRISTOL

HOURS: FULL TIME

CONTRACT: 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH VIEW TO EXTEND)

SALARY: £28,369 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Worker to join Oasis North Bristol. Our Youth Worker will work with young people and families across the community to develop positive activities which promote a sense of belonging.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting young people and developing community led activities. The role will involve supporting young people and families in our local Oasis academies but also in the wider community, inspiring and enabling local people to be an active voice and developer in their local area.

The successful post holder must have:

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

· Experience of youth work either as a volunteer or professionally

· Experience of managing and working with volunteers

· Ability to build long lasting, positive relationships with both young people and adults

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages) 

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Tuesday 8th September 2026.

Interviews will take place Thursday 17th September 2026.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

This is a Youth Worker Maternity cover (FTC - 11 Months), hybrid role, with a combination of home working, community-based work and regular travel to sites within the Buckinghamshire area such as, Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

For the full job description, please visit our website for the full recruitment pack. 

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for Young People at risk.

To change this, we:

• Shape Futures: person-centred support through long-term volunteer mentoring and targeted intervention
• Shape Community: positively impacting the community by connecting people together
• Shape Change: reduce stigma, amplify youth voice and demonstrate best practice in the sector

Our core service is a person-centred volunteer mentoring service, delivered across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Slough, Milton Keynes and Luton, for up to 18 months.

We also offer a short term intervention programme, in Buckinghamshire. The Shaping Futures programme 8 - 12 weeks of targeted work to support reduction in offending behaviour.

The Operations Team play a key role in achieving this vision.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Charity achieves its aims and objectives and fulfils its operational plan effectively by providing high quality support services, providing person centred long- term mentoring for young people.

Key Duties:

• Coordinate onboarding of young people, including the initial assessment, and developing 12 individualised sessions bespoke to each young person.
• Ensure a 12-week programme is written and sent to the young person with agreed outcomes after initial meeting.
• Responsible for a case load of young people up to 20 young people at any one time.
• Lead sessions and activities with appropriate resources to empower young people to make more positive choices to reduce violent behaviours, reduce risk of exploitation and other offending behaviours.

Coordination & Development

• With support from your line manager, ensure the delivery, development of services, community-based activities, and development opportunities are in line with regulatory requirements, our own policies, including safeguarding, social media, health & safety and data protection.
• Develop services and activities and opportunities for inclusion, community engagement and personal development for young people as agreed with your line manager.
• Ensure appropriate planning, risk assessment and evaluation for all activities relating to your area of responsibility is completed, with support from your line manager where appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Operations team, support activities for the needs of the young people across the charity’s wider geographies.

Partnerships & Liaison

• Work closely with the team and the stakeholder steering group to promote good communication and shared focus.
• Ensure effective, relevant and appropriate communication at all times.
• Represent the Charity to other organisations, funders and supporters.
• Establish and develop good relationships with other charities and agencies to increase partnership and effective joint working where appropriate.
• Be a point of contact for referrers and external contacts as regards to activities and service provision.
• Maintain strong working partnership with Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council to deliver the Shaping Futures Programme.

On appointment, you are expected to have:

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with young people in formal or informal settings
• Experience working with statutory services to support at-risk young people
• Experience planning and delivering activities or support services for young people
• Experience working to agreed delivery targets, monitoring outcomes, and report writing
• Full UK driving licence with no endorsements or convictions, eligible for business insurance

Desirable

• Experience of liaising and relationship building with local networks
• Hold a Certificate in Youth Work and Community Practice or a relevant equivalent (minimum Level 2 - JNC, NYA, or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people services in the UK
• Strong understanding of young people at-risk and trauma-informed practice
• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection procedures
• Knowledge of local referral pathways and support services
• Basic experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems (Beacon CRM)
• Excellent presentation skills to external stakeholders

Personal Attributes:

• Strong people skills: demonstrates empathy, leads by example, and contributes to positive team culture
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Positive attitude with proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while accepting guidance and supervision
• Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations
• Cultural competency and awareness of diverse communities

You will have key and major responsibility for coordinating service areas and develop the Charity’s programmes, supported by your line manager. One of your key roles will be developing positive working relationships with key partner organisations.

Salary: £48,576 (non-London) or £53,549 (London)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Edinburgh, London or Warrington (2 days/week in office)
Closing date: Friday 4 September
Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, pension contribution

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Government, Multilateral and Climate Funding Manager to join Christian Aid, a global movement working to end poverty and injustice, supporting communities around the world to create lasting change. Reporting to the Partnerships and Business Development Lead, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing multi-million-pound funding partnerships that will help drive Christian Aid's climate justice and international development ambitions.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead the development of strategic relationships with government, multilateral and climate funding partners, including major bilateral donors, UN agencies and global climate funds. You will build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities, lead complex bids and proposals, and work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to secure significant multi-year grants. You will also help position Christian Aid as a leading partner in climate finance, supporting programmes focused on adaptation, resilience, loss and damage, and nature-based solutions, ultimately maximising both income generation and global impact.

To be successful as the Government, Multilateral and Climate Funding Manager, you will need:

• A proven track record of securing multiple multi-million-pound grants and managing complex institutional funding opportunities.
• Significant knowledge and experience of government, multilateral or climate funding mechanisms, including humanitarian and international development donor funding.
• Outstanding relationship-building, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior-level contacts across a range of sectors.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 3066HB.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

Daylight Women’s Day Centre is an exciting new service providing a place of safety and support for women who are long term rough sleepers in London. We want to reach women who have experienced abuse, mental illness, addiction, poor physical health, unclear immigration status and homelessness.  Our support will improve their health and wellbeing and enable them to move away from the streets.

Daylight has been designed based on findings from the CHAIN rough sleeping data for London and the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census.  This evidence highlights the importance of single gender services for women who hide from mainstream provision dominated by men.  Daylight will reflect the Connection Theory of Change, building relationships of trust with people who have no confidence in most health and social care services.  Therefore Trauma Informed Care lies at the heart of everything we do.

You will manage a team of staff and volunteers to set up, pilot and deliver this vital new service in a central London location.  The service will include a combination of practical facilities such as showers and a laundry, health and wellbeing resources to minimise the harm associated with rough sleeping and support to move into accommodation.  We may develop additional aspects to the service as resources become available.

Through a compassionate and proactive management style, you will build a proactive, high performing team who are passionate about supporting very vulnerable women away from the streets.  You will enable creativity, and professional curiosity, strengthen resilience, and team well-being to meet the different needs and aspirations of the people we support.  You will have a strong knowledge of women’s services, housing options, health inclusion approaches and social care entitlements. 

You will be both strength-based and solution focused, maximising and developing partnerships internally and externally to enhance service provision. You will be committed to embedding coproduction, so that service provision continues to improve and evolve. You will be organised, analytical and reflective with an ability to balance competing priorities.

Salary: £44,181 - £50,461 (Scale 29-35)
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th August
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th August

 

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

Who we are

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.

What you’ll do

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with frequent travel for events and meeting with parliamentarians and other stakeholders) 

We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead IPSEA's policy and influencing work to achieve positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Training, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will set strategic policy priorities and develop evidence-based influencing plans that support IPSEA's mission and long-term objectives.

Drawing on insights from our advice and tribunal services, legal expertise and the experiences of families, you will identify systemic issues within the SEND system and develop policy solutions that improve children and young people's access to the support and education to which they are entitled. You will ensure that IPSEA's policy positions are credible, legally robust and informed by the lived experiences of those we support.

You will lead IPSEA's engagement with government, Parliament and other key decision-makers, identifying opportunities to influence legislation, policy and practice at both national and local level. This includes overseeing responses to consultations, parliamentary inquiries and calls for evidence, as well as preparing briefings and strategic advice to support senior-level engagement and advocacy.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal, communications, fundraising and training teams, you will ensure IPSEA's policy, campaigning and public affairs activities are aligned and maximise the organisation's impact. You will also monitor developments across the political, legal and policy landscape, helping IPSEA respond proactively to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the rights of children and young people with SEND.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we looking for?

You will have significant experience in a senior policy and campaigning/public affairs role and have good knowledge of local and national government structure including the legislative process.

You the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants, campaigners and parents. You exhibit tact and diplomacy and can be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

Your research and critical thinking skills enable you to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers. You have experience of drafting organisation responses to government consultations and parliamentary calls for evidence.

IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.

What we can offer you

• 5% employer pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).

To apply

Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 7 September 2026.

First-round interviews: on 15 September 2026 in our offices in Takeley, Essex, with second-round interviews (online) on 18 September 2026.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Head of Research to oversee the delivery of our research funding programme. You will ensure our funding is delivered strategically with the greatest impact possible for people affected by MND. You will manage our research team to oversee the development and delivery of effective funding schemes, partnerships and initiatives, whilst ensuring the outputs of our research are monitored and evaluated, to communicate our impact and inform our future activities.

This is a key role in our small, agile organisation that will involve close working across the charity, and the research community. We are looking for someone with strong experience in research and people management, working experience in drug discovery, with excellent communication skills and strong motivation to make a difference for people affected by MND. 

Team Structure: 

You will report to the Director of Research and manage a team of four: three Research Programme Managers and a Research Officer. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Have day-to-day responsibility for distribution of the charity’s research funding, developing detailed annual plans and delivering against time and budget; 

• Be responsible for overseeing governance and compliance for all research funding activities, including adherence to standards set by the Association of Medical Research Charities; 

• Identify opportunities for improvements to grant management systems, processes and documentation and work closely with the research team to ensure they are implemented; 

• Maintain oversight of the research programme budget, working closely with the research and finance teams to plan, monitor and forecast; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of new funding schemes and research initiatives to ensure our funds are delivered for maximum impact and address gaps in the research landscape; 

• Oversee the setup and delivery of large collaborative research programmes including managing relationships with joint funders and other partner organisations; 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the research community, including members of our review committees and grant holders; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of a robust impact evaluation framework to monitor, report and evaluate the impact of the research we fund and use this information to inform our future funding activities; 

• Ensure the outputs of our research funding activities inform the work of the charity, working with the research and communication teams to create and disseminate compelling and engaging scientific content to engage supporters and drive income; 

• Maintain a strong understanding of the MND research landscape, using those insights to inform our research activities; 

• Develop a high performing team, ensuring team members are supported and developed to contribute to their full potential in the achievement of the charity’s aims; 

• Oversee the delivery of research events e.g. annual meetings to bring together our researchers; 

• Support the development and implementation of future research strategies, working closely with the Director of Research; 

• Represent the Foundation at external meetings including international conferences; 

• Deputise for the Director of Research as required; 

• Undertake other appropriate work as required by the Director of Research. 

  

Skills and experience required: 

• Educated to postgraduate level, or with similar experience in a relevant biomedical science subject e.g. biochemistry, molecular sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology; 

• Working experience of drug discovery, gained either in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting; 

• Significant experience in research management, ideally within a charity or government funding organisation; 

• Proven leadership and people management skills with direct line management experience; 

• The ability to think strategically, navigate uncertainty and adapt to evolving environments; 

• A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; 

• Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations. 

Please note, this role involves occasional overnight stays from home, occasional international travel and occasional attendance at meetings and events during evenings and weekends. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Help children and young people recover from sexual abuse. 

Respond is looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialist Child and Young Person Advocate to join an innovative partnership delivering a new Child Sexual Abuse Support Hub. 

Working alongside SurvivorsUK and other specialist organisations, you will provide trauma-informed advocacy and emotional support to boys, girls and non-binary children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative service that places children and young people at the centre of support, helping them understand their options, improve their safety and access the specialist services they need. 

About the role 

You will: 

• Hold a caseload of children and young people requiring specialist advocacy and support. 

• Provide practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs. 

• Support children and young people to access health, education, social care, therapeutic and criminal justice services where appropriate. 

• Work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals while ensuring the wishes and rights of the young person remain central. 

• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and multidisciplinary working across the partnership. 

• Help improve access to services for children and young people who experience additional barriers, including disabled children and young people and those from under-represented communities. 

Please note this is not a court advocacy or Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) role. Where ongoing ISVA or court support is required, you will work closely with partner organisations to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. 

About you 

We're looking for someone who has: 

• Experience supporting children and young people affected by trauma, abuse or exploitation. 

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. 

• Experience working collaboratively across agencies. 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 

• A commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. 

• Experience supporting autistic children and young people, those with learning disabilities, or additional needs would be highly valued. 

Why Respond? 

For over 30 years, Respond has been a national leader in supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse, violence and trauma. We are committed to delivering accessible, inclusive and person-centred services that enable people to recover, heal and thrive. 

Joining Respond means becoming part of a supportive team that values collaboration, reflective practice and continuous learning while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. 

We welcome applications from everyone 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience and those from communities that are under-represented in our workforce. 

Respond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Interim Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term contract for 4-6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Location: Central London / Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
Hours: Full-time
Ideal start: September 2026

Help grow funding for LGBTQI rights worldwide
GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together the LGBTQI community and allies to support global LGBTQI rights activism. Through philanthropy, donor engagement and grant-making, we help ensure LGBTQI organisations around the world have the resources they need to challenge inequality, defend rights and create lasting change.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Interim Philanthropy Manager to provide leadership and continuity during an important period of transition. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled fundraiser who can quickly build momentum, manage key donor relationships, support a talented team and help drive income generation across a diverse fundraising portfolio.

What you'll be doing

• Leading fundraising activity across major donors, individual giving, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and government funding.
• Managing and developing high-value donor and partner relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement.
• Overseeing priority funding applications, campaigns, reports and fundraising initiatives.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to the Philanthropy team during a period of change.
• Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and grant-making to maximise impact and income.
• Monitoring fundraising performance, managing the pipeline and supporting planning for 2027.

What we're looking for
You'll bring:

• A strong track record of successful fundraising within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Experience managing significant donor, funder or partner relationships and securing funding opportunities.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, with the ability to provide stability and direction during change.
• Excellent communication skills, including developing compelling proposals, reports and donor communications.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• The ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused.
• A passion for growing philanthropy in support of LGBTQI rights worldwide.

Why join GiveOut?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in an organisation dedicated to advancing LGBTQI rights globally. You'll join a committed and collaborative team and make a tangible contribution to strengthening the funding that powers social change around the world.

As Interim Philanthropy Manager, you'll help ensure vital funding reaches LGBTQI activists and organisations working on the front line of equality and human rights, while providing leadership at an important moment in GiveOut's growth and development.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience connected to our mission.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.