472 Partnership manager jobs in Bermondsey, Greater London
About the role:
For young people who have experienced care, homelessness, trauma or instability, the quality of the adults and services around them can shape what happens next. As a Team Manager in our Young People’s Services, you’ll help create the consistency, safety and skilled support young people need to build confidence, develop independence and move towards adulthood with greater choice over their future.
We have two Team Manager opportunities available: one at Cecil House in Camden and one at North Birbeck in Waltham Forest. Working closely with the Service(s), and Regional Services Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day management and practice leadership across the service, supporting and developing frontline staff while maintaining strong oversight of safeguarding, risk, support planning and the quality of practice. You’ll deputise for the Services Manager when required and help make sure young people receive support that is purposeful, individual and rooted in trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches.
Reflective practice will be an important part of how you lead. You’ll create space for staff to think critically about their work, understand the impact of trauma and relationships, learn from challenging situations and strengthen their professional judgement. Alongside this, you’ll help maintain high standards across the service, supporting Ofsted readiness, quality assurance and continuous improvement, and working closely with Children’s Services, Leaving Care teams and other partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
This is an opportunity to take on a significant management role within our Young People’s Services, develop your leadership and regulatory experience and help shape consistently strong practice across the team. You’ll be supported by experienced managers and have access to ongoing learning, development and reflective practice to continue growing as a leader.
About you:
- You know how to lead from alongside a team — giving people clarity, confidence and challenge while creating the kind of environment where strong practice can actually grow.
- You’re confident in complex situations and don’t lose sight of the young person behind the risk, behaviour or incident. You can help staff stay curious, think clearly and make proportionate safeguarding decisions.
- You understand trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice, and you can use supervision and reflective practice as real tools for better decision-making, not just as processes to complete.
- You notice when something in a service is drifting, inconsistent or not good enough, and you’re comfortable asking why, tightening practice and turning feedback, audits and learning into meaningful improvement.
- You build strong relationships with Children’s Services, Leaving Care teams and other partners, can challenge constructively when needed, and keep young people’s voices, rights and ambitions at the centre of the work.
About SHP:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 11th October at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
Please note there will be a second stage interview in service for suitable candidates
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Events & Community Fundraising Manager
We are looking for an Events and Community Fundraising Manager, who will be responsible for growing income, supporter participation and long-term engagement across our events and community fundraising programmes. You will manage and develop our existing portfolio while identifying new and innovative opportunities for sustainable growth. This is a hands-on, strategic and creative role. You will be expected to take ownership, develop new ideas, use data and insight to inform decisions, and turn opportunities into practical fundraising activity.
You will join a small and ambitious fundraising team with an established portfolio of around 30 events and a range of community fundraising activities and partnerships, generating approximately £200,000 a year. You will have the opportunity to build on this foundation, developing new fundraising products, audiences and partnerships and improving the supporter experience.
We're hoping to find an experienced events and community fundraiser who can take the lead on their own portfolio, build strong relationships and enjoys working collaboratively in a small, fast-paced charity.
Location
We have offices in London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) Adviser for East Anglia and the Midlands
Overview of the role
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in helping to change England’s relationship with alcohol starting with young people. Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) is looking to engage the services of a results-oriented consultant with great people skills to set up CAP projects in high harm areas.
The successful applicant will have a track record of building effective partnerships, the people and communication skills to involve and engage a wide range of local stakeholders and the leadership and project management skills to support projects through each phase of their lifecycle including baseline evaluation, action plan delivery, post intervention evaluation and maintenance/sustainment. After a short familiarisation period the successful applicant will be expected to oversee fast-track development of new CAPs in priority areas and take responsibility for all aspects of their management with minimal supervision.
A key requisite of the role will be the ability to forge effective public/private sector partnerships between statutory agencies, schools, youth charities and retailers following the CAP model and evaluation framework. The successful applicant may come from a police, public health, education, local authority or other relevant background.
Key Responsibilities
• Proactively identify opportunities for new CAPs and facilitate set up of new CAPs in priority areas.
• Maintain and oversee the workstreams of pre-existing CAPs across the East of England and East Anglia.
• Ensure that all CAP projects carry out appropriate and timely interventions and evaluate all activity in line with the CAP evaluation toolkit – including a baseline and post intervention evaluation.
• Raise the profile of CAPs in East Anglia and the Midlands and ensure that their impact is recognised by key stakeholders.
Specific duties to include the following:
• Represent CAP at all operational meetings.
• Ensure that Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG) member companies play a full delivery role in each CAP where they operate as businesses.
• Liaise as appropriate with strategic leads within local enforcement authorities and other partner organisations to initiate and complete agreed actions
• Encourage all projects to achieve positive local media coverage including via social media and regional news/broadcast media.
• Ensure that all projects carry out as a minimum a baseline (pre-CAP) evaluation and post intervention evaluation following the CAP evaluation framework and project management survey tools.
• Produce a monthly progress report on all schemes and pipeline activity
• Attend and participate in regular CAP update meetings on Microsoft teams (x12 pa).
• Assist with event planning and profile-raising opportunities such as MP visits to CAP projects.
Skills, attributes and experience
Essential to the role will be the ability to persuade key stakeholders at local and national level of the need to address underage drinking problems and to facilitate effective and dynamic local partnerships involving any/all of the following sectors: local authorities, education, child protection, social services, public health, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships, police, retailers and licensing.
• Excellent organisational and sound project management skills
• Great people skills with the ability to build consensus and motivate partners to play a role in timely delivery of an agreed action plan.
• Act as an ambassador for CAP at meetings and events including parliamentary events.
• Excellent presentation and all-round communication skills.
• Capable administrator with the ability to keep accurate records including data collection around outputs and impact evaluation.
Remuneration
Consultancy fee of £320 per day depending on experience. Work will depend on ability to generate interest in setting up new CAPs but we anticipate as a guideline engaging a minimum of 2 days of consultancy per week or around 90 days per annum. All reasonable and agreed travel expenses will be paid in line with invoice arrangements.
For more information on Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP), please see our website.
Deadline for applications : 21 October 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow St Luke's corporate partnerships programme. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will play a leading role in generating new income and developing relationships with businesses whose values align with our mission. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships that support St Luke's work through sponsorship, charitable giving, employee fundraising, volunteering and wider social value initiatives.
This role will focus primarily on new business development and income generation while supporting the development of long-term, mutually beneficial corporate relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnership Development
· Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners whose values, CSR, ESG and social value objectives align with St Luke's mission
· Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects using effective prospect research, networking and outreach activities
· Develop, cultivate and convert relationships with business decision-makers and corporate stakeholders
· Secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities that generate sustainable income and community impact
· Deliver agreed income targets and partnership KPIs
· Generate new opportunities through networking, referrals, events and direct engagement
Proposal Development and Income Generation
· Develop compelling and tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, presentations and pitches
· Create funding opportunities across St Luke's programmes and services including digital inclusion, employment and skills, health and wellbeing, food security and social isolation initiatives
· Negotiate partnership agreements and secure financial support from businesses
· Work with colleagues to develop innovative and attractive corporate engagement opportunities
Relationship Management
· Support the successful onboarding of newly secured partners
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and achieve their partnership objectives
· Identify opportunities to increase partner engagement through employee fundraising, events and volunteering
· Support partnership renewals and the longer-term development of corporate relationships
Marketing and External Engagement
· Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of St Luke's corporate partnerships offer
· Produce engaging partnership materials, impact reports, case studies and promotional content
· Represent St Luke's at networking events, business forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings
· Act as an ambassador for St Luke's and promote the organisation's values and impact
Monitoring and Reporting
· Maintain accurate records of partnerships, prospects, meetings and income activity using CRM and reporting systems
· Monitor progress against agreed targets and KPIs
· Provide regular reports on pipeline development, income generation and partnership activity
· Gather and communicate impact data and stories that demonstrate the value of corporate support
General Responsibilities
· Promote equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of the role
· Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and organisational policies
· Attend meetings, events and occasional evening/weekend engagements as required
· Undertake other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post
Person Specification
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. We will be looking for evidence of all of the following key competencies during the selection process if you are shortlisted.
Essential Experience and Skills:
· Experience of generating income, securing partnerships, winning new business or delivering against sales targets.
· Experience building and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
· Experience producing persuasive proposals, funding applications, presentations or business pitches.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
· Ability to identify opportunities and take initiative.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
· Experience using databases, CRM systems or fundraising platforms.
· Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Essential Knowledge and Attributes:
· Understanding of, or strong interest in, corporate fundraising, business development, sponsorship or partnerships.
· Understanding of, or interest in, CSR, ESG and social value agendas.
· Commitment to the values and mission of St Luke's.
· Genuine interest in community development and social impact.
· Professional, enthusiastic and results-focused approach.
Desirable:
· Experience within the charity, voluntary or community sector.
· Experience of corporate fundraising or sponsorship.
· Knowledge of the London business community.
· Experience organising networking or stakeholder engagement events.
· Experience supporting employee volunteering or community engagement programmes.
Circa £46,000 per annum
Fixed term – 10-12 months (Maternity Cover)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
The Foundation Partnerships team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) builds long term relationships with private, institutional, and statutory funders. We have achieved significant success in recent years and are ambitious to do more. We are currently recruiting a Foundations Manager (EML Cover) to join the team. The Foundations Manager will be key to enabling us to achieve even greater results for children.
As Foundations Manager, you will research, develop and manage relationships with our partners and prospects, with a particular focus on partnerships at the six and seven-figure level. You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive, enthusiastic and experienced team to cultivate strategic, valuable partnerships for UNICEF UK.
We are looking for excellent communication skills, both written and oral, plus the ability to develop effective relationships with donors to ensure outcomes are maximised for both UNICEF UK and our partners. You will have experience in fundraising including developing and coordinating successful proposals. You will also have experience managing grants, including reporting (narrative and financial) and compliance with contracts. You will need to be a positive team player, able to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 4 October 2026.
1st Interview date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026.
2nd Interview date: Week Commencing 26 October 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
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 UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Are you an experienced leader passionate about ending homelessness and helping people build sustainable, independent futures?
We are looking for a motivated and inspiring Service Manager to lead our Housing First Service in Hackney. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a highly regarded service that supports people with histories of rough sleeping and multiple disadvantages to secure and sustain their own homes.
Based at our Lansdowne Drive scheme, you will provide leadership and support to a team of three Housing First Workers, overseeing a service that supports up to 18 clients. Working within the principles of Housing First, you will ensure people receive flexible, person-centred support that enables them to achieve their goals and live independently.
What you'll be doing
As Service Manager, you will play a key role in both the operational delivery and future development of the service. You will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of Housing First Workers, creating a positive and high-performing service culture.
- Ensure the service consistently delivers high-quality, person-centred support aligned with Housing First principles.
- Drive service performance, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring positive outcomes for clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, partner agencies, housing providers, and other key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the strategic development of Housing First services, sharing knowledge and best practice both internally and externally.
- Represent the service through partnership forums, conferences, and evaluations, helping to influence and promote effective approaches to tackling homelessness.
- Manage service budgets and resources effectively to ensure the service remains sustainable and impactful.
- Monitor, analyse and report on service performance, using data and insight to drive improvements.
This role requires flexibility and occasional travel both within and outside of Hackney.
About you
We're looking for a confident and compassionate leader who is committed to supporting people facing homelessness and multiple disadvantages. You will bring:
- Experience managing contracts and service level agreements, alongside building strong and productive relationships with commissioners and external partners.
- A successful track record of leading frontline teams within homelessness, housing, outreach, or community-based services.
- Experience managing and developing staff, creating high-performing teams and delivering results through others.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget planning, monitoring and accountability.
- The ability to support staff in developing effective pathways and partnerships that help clients achieve and sustain positive change.
- Excellent analytical skills, with experience interpreting data and producing high-quality reports for a range of audiences.
- A commitment to the Housing First approach and a belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing Date: 10am 28th September 2026
Interview and assessment date: Monday 12th October 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 (inclusive of London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London – Hybrid working (2 days/week in Old Street)
Closing date: 30 September
Benefits: 30 days annual leave bank holidays, flexible working, competitive pension, salary sacrifice schemes, generous wellbeing and volunteering benefits
We are thrilled to be partnering with a national homeless charity to find a New Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their high-performing fundraising team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced new business fundraiser to play a key role in securing high-value, long-term corporate partnerships, including six- and seven-figure opportunities. You will lead on building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective partners, creating compelling and innovative partnership propositions, and driving significant income.
Working collaboratively, you will develop creative, bespoke opportunities that resonate with corporate decision-makers, confidently pitch partnerships at a senior level, and influence stakeholders to secure investment in their work. You will also have line management responsibility, supporting the development of a team member while contributing to a culture of ambition and success.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience securing high-value corporate partnerships and delivering against ambitious income targets
- Strong business development and sales skills, with a track record of building pipelines, qualifying opportunities and converting prospects into long-term partners
- Exceptional presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the confidence and credibility to pitch to senior corporate stakeholders and win new business
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling proposals, tailor partnership propositions and deliver persuasive, impactful pitches
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote reference 3064HB.
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: www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
Charity People are delighted to be working in partnership with the fantastic Harlequins Foundation as they look to appoint a brilliant Partnership and Events Manager to lead and grow a key area of income generation across corporate partnerships, fundraising events and community fundraising.
Partnership and Events Manager
- Twickenham, London (Hybrid: four days office-based, one day remote)
- Permanent, Full-time
- Salary £35,000 per annum
About the Harlequins Foundation
The Harlequins Foundation is the charitable arm of Harlequins Rugby Club. Working across London and the South East, the Foundation uses the power of sport to support young people and communities to thrive.
The Foundation supports thousands of individuals each year, helping to improve wellbeing, develop essential life skills and create opportunities for people who may otherwise be excluded from sport and education.
They have ambitious plans for growth and are now seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded fundraiser to help strengthen and diversify income generation through partnerships and events.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, Events and Partnerships, this is a diverse and rewarding role where you will lead an integrated programme of corporate partnerships, fundraising events and community fundraising activity.
You'll be responsible for developing a pipeline of corporate supporters, creating compelling partnership opportunities and stewarding relationships that deliver long-term value for both partners and the Foundation.
Alongside this, you'll oversee the delivery of a portfolio of fundraising events including the Rival Ride, Touch Tournament, Foundation Dinner and matchday fundraising activity, ensuring every event delivers exceptional supporter experiences and maximises income.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of fundraising events and community fundraising activity.
- Develop and grow a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects aligned to the Foundation's mission and programmes.
- Manage and steward a portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring excellent relationship management and impact reporting.
- Develop new opportunities around staff engagement, volunteering, payroll giving and sponsorship.
- Identify opportunities to integrate partnerships, events and community fundraising activities.
- Lead and develop two members of the fundraising team.
About You
We're looking for an enthusiastic relationship-builder who combines strong partnership development skills with event management experience.
You may already be working within fundraising, partnerships, sponsorship, CSR, community engagement or events and be looking for an opportunity where you can make a tangible difference while helping to shape a growing income stream.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected sports foundation with clear ambitions for growth. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful corporate partnerships, deliver impactful fundraising events and help generate the income that enables young people and communities to access life-changing opportunities through sport.
To Apply
To request a candidate pack and register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please send your updated CV to Kevin at Charity People
If your profile closely matches our requirements, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange an introductory conversation.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: 9am Thursday 8th October
First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 14 October (30-minute online interview)
Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 21 October and/or Friday 23rd October 2026 (in person at The Stoop, Twickenham)
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.
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!
Summary
The Woodfield Project (TWP) is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to help run our beautifully refurbished community hub on Tooting Bec Common, in SW London. In close collaboration with the TWP Manager, you will coordinate daily operations, deliver a lively programme of events and activities, support members and volunteers and help grow new initiatives. Working closely with the Trustee Board, you’ll also ensure the Pavilion remains sustainable and continues to thrive at the heart of the local community.
About us
The Woodfield Project is a vibrant, community-focused charity responsible for The Woodfield Pavilion located on Tooting Bec Common, in South-West London. The Pavilion serves as a lively community hub, offering events and activities that: support social wellbeing; bring the local community together; and encourage appreciation and care for the surrounding natural environment. The Pavilion spaces are ideal for meetings, classes, and exhibitions, along with a well-equipped kitchen, toilets and a locker room. As well as hosting its own events and activities, the Pavilion is hired by external organisations for wellbeing classes, workshops and events.
Purpose and scope of role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Deputy Manager with the skills and experience to support and drive forward our mission of ensuring that the Pavilion serves as a vital resource for local communities and groups and to actively encourage participation from members and volunteers who share our passion for making a difference.
The Trustee Board provides governance and strategic leadership for the charity. The Deputy Manager will work alongside the TWP Manager to coordinate the day-to-day running of the building and plan and deliver an engaging programme of community events and activities, as well as develop new activities. The role includes operational management, future planning and ensuring a sustainable income and membership base.
The Deputy Manager will report to the TWP Manager and work collaboratively with the full Board, as well as with individual trustees on specific issues.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Delivery
- Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day management and operation of the Pavilion in line with the Charity’s mission and aims, within the framework set by the trustees.
- Work with the Manager to coordinate and co-deliver a programme of community and environmental activities and events, including managing events where necessary
- Oversee (new and existing) workstreams which form part of the TWP vision
- Manage bookings, hiring, art sales and other Pavilion-related administration
- Ensure that the building is clean, well-maintained and safe
- Work with the TWP Manager and Building Management team (trustees and members of the Charity) to ensure the maintenance and development of the physical structure of Pavilion
Operational
- Work with volunteers and members of The Woodfield Project
- Coordinate and expand the volunteer community
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain the policies and procedures for operating the Pavilion and ensure that they are followed
- Work with the TWP Manager and Secretary to organise and support Trustee and Charity meetings
Strategic
Work alongside the TWP Manager to:
- Maintain a cycle of events and activities to meet the charity’s aims and running costs
- Develop, plan and fund future events and projects
- Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders, partners and users within the community
- Identify and implement opportunities to develop the activities at the Pavilion and increase funding streams in line with the aims of the Charity
Marketing
- Deliver regular communications to stakeholders about Pavilion news and activities
- Work with the TWP Manager and Digital Assistant on regular social media, web development and publicity tasks
Financial
- Manage overhead costs within agreed budgets
- Work with the TWP Manager to identify and develop suitable bids for funding for the Charity, the Pavilion, and its activities
- Work with the TWP Manager and Treasurer to comply with required internal and external reporting requirements
- Financial administration including bookkeeping required to support the Charity’s financial policy and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Self-reliant, motivated, comfortable with working alone on site and able to work on their own initiative and prioritise work and demands
- Strong organisational skills with a flexible and resourceful approach
- Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and with diverse groups of people
- Strong networking skills and the ability to build partnerships
- Experience of organising or managing events.
- Proficiency in using IT for management purposes and social media to promote events and engage with stakeholders.
- Basic financial management skills, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Experience of working with or managing volunteers
- Willingness to work flexibly, including some weekends and evenings.
- [Note that most of the building is accessible, but the site is reached on foot down gravel paths, so must be able to navigate these.
Desirable
- Experience in marketing and communications (incl. social media)
- Experience in business development and identifying potential opportunities
- Project management skills
- Experience of community work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for those with strong relationship building skills looking to generate partnerships with businesses to deliver better futures for young people. This role focuses on identifying and securing new income generation opportunities with Corporate Partners.
You’ll work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager in researching and identifying potential new supporters, building our prospect pipeline, making first contact, and helping to develop and present tailored proposals.
While you don’t need to be an expert from day one, you will bring energy, curiosity, and great interpersonal skills, along with the ability to think strategically, work well within a team and effectively engage external stakeholders about the importance of UK Youth’s work.
Why work at UK Youth?
Every young person deserves a youth worker. UK Youth exists to make that a reality. Our vision is a society that backs every young person - through each spark, struggle and success.
As the UK’s national infrastructure body for youth work, we strengthen and champion a diverse network of youth organisations, unlock investment, shape policy and build the evidence base for what works. At a time of growing need and inequality of access, our work has never been more important.
We are entering an exciting new phase of our strategy - focused on long-term resilience, income diversification and a transformational Capital Appeal to develop Avon Tyrrell as a national centre of excellence for outdoor learning. Joining UK Youth means being part of an ambitious, impact-driven organisation committed to strengthening youth work for generations to come.
Key responsibilities
-
Support the Corporate Partnerships team to secure income from new corporate organisations and achieve new business targets, including funding for outdoor learning.
-
Identify new corporate opportunities to add to the new business corporate pipeline
-
Pro-actively engage new businesses using a range of methods: e.g. networking at events, cold calls, emails, LinkedIn
-
Lead on the completion of the due diligence process for new partnership opportunities.
-
Support the development of warm relationships with prospective funders and find opportunities to engage them in the work of UK Youth
-
With the support of the Corporate Partnerships Team, develop corporate bids, budgets and proposals, managing the process across different teams, cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
-
Support on the creation and presentation of high quality, persuasive funding bids to C-suite audiences and senior stakeholders
-
Ensure all donations are accurately recorded and recognised, working closely with the finance team
-
Ensure that the CRM is up to date and accurate at all times, including monthly updates of the pipeline report.
-
Support the Corporate team to keep up to date with trends, research and data on fundraising and corporate partnerships, helping to inform long-term strategy.
Experience we're after
-
Experience in a sales or corporate fundraising role.
-
Proven track record of corporate partnerships fundraising/ securing sales targets from new organisations
-
Experience of working in a busy and deadline-driven environment and achieving ambitious targets
-
Experience negotiating, pitching and presenting to senior (C-suite) internal and external stakeholders
-
Experience of using a donor database/ CRM system (eg. Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics)
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
-
Flexible/Agile Working
-
27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
-
Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
-
Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
-
Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
-
Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
-
Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
-
20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
-
IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
-
CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 5th October 2026 at 23:59
Interview Dates (In person at London Office): W/C 12th October
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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 looking for a highly organised and relationship-focused Partnership Officer to join our Partnerships Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, coordinating complex activities and making a tangible difference to the lives of vulnerable communities around the world. You'll play a key role in helping life-saving medicines reach those who need them most.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
The Role
Partnerships are at the heart of IHP's work. As Partnership Officer, you'll help build and maintain productive relationships with both corporate and NGO partners, ensuring donated medicines and healthcare products move efficiently from offer through to delivery.
Working across the partnership lifecycle, you'll coordinate activities, manage information and support programmes that deliver real impact for people around the world.
This is a varied role that combines:
- Partnership and relationship management
- Project and programme coordination
- Product donation administration
- Data and CRM management
- Income generation support
- Cross-team collaboration
About You
You’ll be a highly organised and relationship-focused person with experience in a coordination, partnership, fundraising or operations role.
We’re looking for someone with:
Essential
✅ Experienced in coordination, partnerships, relationship management, fundraising, operations, or a similar role
✅ Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
✅ Confident and effective in both written and verbal communication
✅ Experienced in using CRM/database systems and Microsoft Office
✅ Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
✅ Proactive, with a solutions-focused approach
✅ Committed to supporting and upholding IHP's Christian ethos
Desirable
➕ Experience supporting fundraising, donor reporting or proposal development
➕ Knowledge of the healthcare, humanitarian, pharmaceutical or supply chain sectors
➕ Experience working across multiple stakeholders or cross-functional teams
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
Why join IHP?
This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.
Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader to join The National Lottery Community Fund as Deputy Director England, Policy, Partnerships and Performance. As a key member of the England Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a multidisciplinary function that provides the strategic backbone for delivery of the England Portfolio - connecting policy, partnerships, planning, performance, improvement, insight and learning so that our funding achieves measurable impact for communities.
Reporting to the England Director, Strategy, Partnerships & Engagement, you will lead high-performing, dispersed teams and work closely with funding colleagues and corporate and enabling functions, including Funding Strategy, Corporate Responsibilities, Communications and Impact. The role combines substantial internal leadership with a strong ambassadorial remit, building the Fund’s credibility and influence across the voluntary and community, public and private sectors.
This is a varied, strategic role focused on turning ambition into delivery. You will set clear direction for policy, partnerships and performance; use external intelligence, management information and learning to shape decisions; and ensure implementation is coherent, well governed and able to adapt. You will represent the Fund with senior stakeholders, produce compelling advice for governance forums, including Committee and Board meetings, and create the conditions for teams to deliver consistently and collaboratively.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Lead the Policy, Partnerships and Performance function and support effective implementation of the England Portfolio.
- Develop the Fund’s policy positioning and influence, informed by community need, external insight and organisational priorities.
- Develop the vision and strategy for funding and non-funding partnerships, overseeing relationship and operational management, funding priorities and the grant budget, and using inclusive co-design, convening, listening and learning to increase collective impact.
- Integrate planning, performance reporting, insight, risk, learning and improvement across the England directorate.
- Ensure evidence and performance insight inform priorities, resource allocation, governance and continuous improvement, and demonstrate the delivery and measurable impact of the England Portfolio.
- Champion One Fund ways of working through shared outcomes, clear accountabilities and practical arrangements for joint planning, prioritisation, decision-making and escalation across organisational boundaries.
- Lead and develop inclusive, high-performing teams through change, working across organisational boundaries.
You will bring significant senior-level experience of policy and strategy development, partnership working, implementation and performance leadership. You will have a strong record of translating strategy into coherent plans and measurable delivery, using evidence to manage risk and improve performance. An inclusive and compassionate leader, you will be confident operating in decision-making environments at Board or Committee level, influencing senior stakeholders and communicating complex issues clearly. You will also be financially astute, with extensive experience of costing, financial modelling and budgeting, comfortable overseeing grant budgets and resource decisions, and motivated by the Fund’s purpose and the communities we serve. This England-focused role will involve travel to build relationships with colleagues, communities and partners.
Interview details:
- Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026
- Format: Virtual
- Location: England
We have a hybrid approach to working. The work pattern, contracted office and travel expectations will be agreed with the successful candidate.
We will be hosting a briefing session on Monday 28th September at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, gain insight into the team and key responsibilities, and ask any questions you may have. To register or ask any questions please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in Word format and provide a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria below. We will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
- Significant senior-level experience of policy and strategy development, partnership working, implementation and performance leadership.
- Demonstrable success in translating strategy into delivery by setting priorities, aligning resources, managing risk, tracking progress and adapting plans through evidence and learning.
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary and dispersed teams through change, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performance culture.
- A strong track record of developing relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors, representing an organisation externally and building credibility, influence and shared purpose.
- Extensive experience of policy development, positioning and implementation, connecting external insight and community need with organisational priorities, alongside identifying and realising funding and non-funding partnership opportunities.
- Strong analytical, performance-management and improvement skills, using data, management information and learning to support decisions, improve operational effectiveness and evidence measurable impact.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, including producing clear advice and presentations for senior governance forums and operating effectively in Board or Committee decision-making environments.
- Financial and governance acumen, including costing, financial modelling, budgeting, grant-budget oversight, resource decisions, risk management, accountability and effective stewardship of public funds.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of grant-making or working closely with communities, civil society and organisations serving diverse communities.
- Experience of developing innovative funding and non-funding partnerships across the voluntary and community, public and private sectors.
- Experience of bringing together policy, partnerships, planning, performance, insight, improvement or evaluation within a single strategic function.
- A demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to the Fund’s values and purpose.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth to achieve our organisational goals.
This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
Main purpose of the role:
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating lapsed and colder prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy portfolio. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up their networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
- We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 27th September 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First round (online, via MS teams): 5th/6th/7th October 2026
Second round (in person, with task): 13th/14th October 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £53,500 - £56,268 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 7 October 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: 14 October 2026
About CARE
CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.
Why work for CARE International UK?
Lead the development of high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships that drive sustainable growth and real impact. You’ll shape and deliver our new corporate partnerships strategy, creating purposeful, winwin collaborations across ESG, brand, commercial and philanthropic opportunities. This is a vital leadership role at the heart of CIUK’s growth ambitions, with real ownership of strategy from design through to delivery-ready partnerships.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy and teams across CARE, you’ll identify innovative opportunities – from responsible supply chains to microfinance and humanitarian programmes – while managing and developing a high-performing team. With strong leadership support and the autonomy to act, you’ll play a key role in growing income, strengthening partnerships, and advancing CARE UK’s mission. You’ll build on an already impressive portfolio of partners – including Mondelez International, Diageo, Fyffes, Twinings, GSK and Haleon – as you shape what comes next.
About you
You’re an experienced corporate partnerships professional with a strong track record of securing significant income (£1m+) and building high-value relationships. You bring excellent commercial awareness, strategic thinking and the ability to lead compelling partnership proposals. You have a solid understanding of corporate priorities across employee engagement, brand, ESG and commercial drivers. You’re ready for a senior, strategic role – comfortable owning income and strategy at departmental level, and confident representing new partnerships work to CIUK’s Senior Leadership Team, and the wider CARE confederation.
You’re confident influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders, and skilled at working across different cultures in complex, global organisations. A collaborative leader, you are motivated by delivering impact with corporate partners in line with CARE’s values.
About the role
You’ll lead the development and delivery of CARE International UK’s new corporate partnerships strategy, securing high-value, multi-year partnerships and building a strong pipeline of opportunities. You’ll drive business development, from prospecting and relationship-building through to proposal development and closing deals. You’ll own a new partnerships income target of seven-figures-plus a year – one of CIUK’s most significant growth areas.
Leading a small new corporate partnerships team, you’ll oversee income growth, manage key processes and ensure partnerships are impactful, sustainable and aligned with CARE’s priorities. You’ll work closely with internal and global colleagues, represent CARE externally, and influence corporate audiences to position CARE as a partner of choice.
Right to Work in the UK
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.
Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding the communities we work with is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
· Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we willrequest information from successful applicants’ previous employersabout any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment,or incidents under investigationwhen the applicant left employment.
· Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed toEquality and value Diversity. We are aDisability Confident Employerand particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to HR.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity (Maternity Cover)
Job Description and Person Specification
Job title Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity (Maternity Cover)
Hours 35 hours per week
Duration 11 months, ideally starting in mid November, with potential to extend to 15 months with mutual agreement
Salary Between £37,000 - £43,750. Placement within the band will depend on skills and experience, with the upper end reflecting significant, directly relevant expertise.
Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office, as well as regular travel to in-person events across England. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.
Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement
National Voices
Making what matters to people matter in health and care
National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
Our Vision:
People shaping their health and care.
Our Mission:
We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
We do this by:
· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.
· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.
· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.
The Role
In April 2026, National Voices was commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver their work with the CQC Public Engagement Network. The Public Engagement Network is a group of 50+ charities with reach into communities experiencing health inequalities across England. By engaging with these organisations, the CQC’s aim is to ensure that local health and care services meet the needs and preferences of the communities they serve.
For both organisations this is much more than just another engagement contract, it is a new partnership designed to make the voices the CQC hears from more than the sum of its parts. In our work with the Public Engagement Network, we are committed to:
1. Ensuring meaningful participation of people and communities
2. Championing accessibility and inclusion
3. Valuing VCSE organisations as equal partners
4. Ensuring insights collected lead to impact and action
5. Investing in the long-term capacity and agency of VCSE organisations
6. Being brave and principled – acting with courage and not shying away from difficult conversations
The Voices for Health Equity Project Manager role is to:
- Lead the delivery of the Public Engagement Network contract from inception through to delivery, learning and evaluation, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.
- Build, manage and sustain the Public Engagement Network, creating a range of opportunities for members to participate, and ensuring relationships are meaningful, inclusive and mutually beneficial.
- Ensure high-quality insight is captured from the network, analysed and translated into learning, improvement and influence.
- Provide day-to-day project governance, reporting, quality assurance and risk management.
The role is delivery-focused and externally facing, with significant responsibility for programme management, partner relationships and ensuring National Voices’ values are embedded in how CQC uses the insights generated.
Responsibilities
Programme and client management
· Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Public Engagement Network programme, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.
· Manage individual project plans, budgets, risks and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately and ensuring delivery remains on track.
· Oversee subcontracted work, including agreeing briefs, managing performance, quality assuring outputs and approving invoices.
· Act as the main point of contact for the commissioners, and lead on regular reporting obligations and on programme evaluation.
Building and managing the Public Engagement Network
· Take lead responsibility for engaging, stewarding, supporting and retaining a network of VCSE organisations with reach into marginalised communities and those experience inequalities.
· Design and deliver engagement approaches with the network and those they represent that prioritises trust, long-term relationships and mutual benefit.
· Oversee the delivery of learning events, sense-making sessions and other opportunities that support members to build confidence, skills and influence.
· Ensure participants are appropriately supported, reimbursed and recognised for their contribution.
· Ambitiously grow the Network, through participating in outreach events, ongoing communication activities and more.
Co-ordinate and support activities capturing insight, learning and impact
· Co-ordinate and support colleagues with projects that capture qualitative and quantitative insight from people with lived experience, including insight capture events, focus groups, interviews, advisory groups etc.
· When needed, support the analysis and synthesis of insight into clear themes, findings and recommendations.
· Work with colleagues to ensure insight informs National Voices’ wider influencing, improvement and learning activity.
· Support effective feedback loops, ensuring participants understand how their input has been used and what impact it has had.
Governance, quality and risk management
· Provide day-to-day programme governance for assigned projects, operating within agreed frameworks and reporting arrangements
· Contribute to internal management groups and partnership meetings as required
· Maintain and review risk registers and quality assurance processes.
· Ensure safeguarding, data protection, accessibility and ethical considerations are embedded in all activity.
· Support preparation of regular performance and impact reports for internal and external audiences.
Partnership and stakeholder management
· Work closely with partner organisations to deliver programmes collaboratively, modelling National Voices’ values and ways of working
· Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across the CQC, VCSE organisations and delivery partners.
· Represent National Voices at external meetings, events and learning forums as required.
Line management and internal leadership
· Line-manage the Voices for Health Equity Project Officer including overseeing day-to-day work, quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.
· Provide matrix management for other National Voices of colleagues including other Manager roles and other officers, as and when work requires.
· Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture
· Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required.
General
· Take a proactive approach to including people with lived experience and members in all areas of work
· Support the development of funding bids and proposals, including shaping delivery models and costing activity.
· Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work
· Support good project, financial and data management
· Contribute to team planning activities and undertake other relevant duties as appropriate
· Be prepared to take part in full-day events and, with sufficient notice, events outside core working hours
Person Specification
Values, attitudes and behaviours
- Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience
- Strong commitment to equity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities
- Proactive, flexible and comfortable working in complexity
- Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality
- Confident in building relationships and constructively challenging where needed
- Comfortable working collaboratively and taking responsibility for delivery
- Energised by breadth and variety, able to work effectively across diverse topics and themes while spotting connections and opportunities for impact
Skills and abilities
- Strong project or programme management skills, with experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder work
- Demonstrable experience of working with people with lived experience and/or VCSE organisations in a meaningful and inclusive way
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex insight into clear, accessible outputs
- Experience of managing partnerships, subcontractors or commissioned work
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and manage risk
- Experience of quality assurance, reporting and working within governance frameworks
- Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead, support and motivate others
Experience, knowledge and understanding
· Demonstrable experience in leading insight generation projects which have led to real-world impact and improvements.
· Experience in engaging with people experiencing inequalities in a safe and meaningful way.
· Demonstrable experience in monitoring and reporting on KPIs and the impact of engagement work.
· Experience of managing funder relationships and generating income.
· Experience of facilitating and presenting at events and workshops.
· Experience of managing and building coalitions or groups of VCSE or other membership organisations (desirable)
· An understanding of qualitative and quantitative approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable)
· Project management qualifications (desirable)
Our approach to hybrid working
We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.
We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.
We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.
In addition, because this role involves engaging with and recruiting to a large network of VCSE organisations, the post holder will be required to regularly attend in-person events across England. These are likely to take place around once a month and may sometimes require overnight stays. Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for events across England will be paid, however, travel to our London office will be at the expense of the postholder.
Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.
Application guidance
Please submit a CV and answer the questions in the application form to apply.
Applications should be addressed to our Director of Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is noon on 2nd October 2026.
The interviews will take place on Friday 9th October on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from older people, disabled people and people who have experienced socioeconomic inequality. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.
Application guidance
Please submit a CV and answer the questions in the application form to apply. [SS1.1]
Applications should be addressed to our Director of Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is noon on 2nd October 2026.
The interviews will take place on Friday 9th October on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

