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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as Centre Leader at our IntoUniversity centre in Middlesbrough. You will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery.
A substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.
The role at a glance
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Application deadline - 9am Tuesday 24th February 2026
Interview day (in-person) - Thursday 5th March 2026
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
Centre Leaders are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres
Location
IntoUniversity Middlesbrough
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day). Periodic travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays.
Salary
£36,400 per annum.
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.
We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.
The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Philanthropy Development
- Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy
- Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities
- Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving – strategic development of each relationship will be essential
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships
- Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders
- Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects
- Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
- Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income
Additional Information
- 2 years’ experience in a philanthropy or business development role
- We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
- Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!
First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. From April next year, we’re expanding our service and looking for new Support Workers to join our team – helping guide children and families on their healing journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Support Worker
Location: Homebased with frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Oxfordshire area including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire and the wider Oxfordshire area.
Contract: Permanent part time – 18.5 hours per week, weekdays.
We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery. We’re also open to discussing an opportunity for 24 hours.
Salary range: £12,868 - £15,727 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,735 - £31,453 per annum)
About the role:
As a Support Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will include:
· the completion of assessments to understand the needs of families
· delivering group work for children and parents
· provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need
· supporting our families through providing outreach support
About you:
A successful Support Worker will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families (or an interest in working in this field), with experience of delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents and/or children.
If this sounds like you please apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
For more information about our BB4K service please visit our website where you will also find contact details and information about how to apply.
Closing date: 9am, Fri 27 February 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

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Build a resident-led network of community support on the Bourne and Tybalds Estates (in Holborn & Covent Garden ward). The project focuses on estates experiencing high levels of deprivation and inequality, supporting residents to develop skills, confidence and ownership so they can shape, deliver and sustain community-led activities, events and campaigns. Getting involved now offers the chance to shape the project itself and work with people to create a truly empowering, enriching project making a difference to people’s lives.
We are seeking someone who:
- Can engage with the community in an open, accessible and inclusive way to understand their needs
- Has experience involving volunteers in ongoing, active participation in their community
- Is confident organising themselves and others
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is recruiting a small number of assessors to join an existing assessment team for the Turing Programme - an outward education and training mobility programme funded and overseen by the UK Department for Education. The Turing programme enables learners in schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities and delivers transformative opportunities for individuals and communities across the UK.
The ACU works with a network of external assessors to assess applications and appeals from institutions in the Schools, Further Education/Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education sectors in the UK and British Overseas Territories. This is a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to a leading global mobility programme. The Turing programme will operate in Academic Year 2026/27 and are recruiting to be ready should the programme go ahead.
We are seeking assessors for the Schools and Further Education/Vocational Education and Training sectors only.
Assessors will be responsible for evaluating applications against the programme criteria. We are keen to welcome applicants from all four UK countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - to reflect the diverse and devolved nature of UK education and training.
Assessors must possess sector-specific knowledge of one or more of the sectors being recruited, and a solid track record of conducting high-quality, independent assessments for local, national or international agencies. You will also have substantial experience at a middle or senior management level in the UK Schools or FE/VET sectors, and the ability to produce concise, effective written feedback. We are also keen to hear from applicants with experience in both sectors.
Comprehensive, compulsory training will be provided to all successful applicants in March 2026, should the programme be confirmed for this year. Appointed assessors who complete the training will be paid a maximum of one day’s assessment rate as a contribution to their time spent undertaking the training.
Assessors will each be required to commit to the equivalent of approximately 2 - 2.5 days’ assessment work (16-20 hours) per week throughout the 6-week assessment window, which we anticipate will take place throughout March and April 2026 (subject to confirmation). This equates to 4 applications in one day (i.e. 8 applications over 2 days, 10 applications over 2.5 days). Assessors will be paid £340 for each full day of completed assessments (4 applications) or a pro-rated amount for each assessment (quarter day). This rate is inclusive of feedback consolidation and of any supplementary review or reassessment that may be needed as the result of a quality check or moderation.
Additional assessment days within the assessment window may be offered to those with capacity to do more, depending on the number of funding applications received. We also reserve the right to appoint reserve assessors in case of substantially increased demand. Being appointed is no guarantee of any paid work.
Eligibility
In order to be an assessor, applicants should:
• Not be currently employed by the Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Not have been employed by the Association of Commonwealth Universities since 2020
• Hold a UK bank account registered in their own name or business name. Nominated bank accounts will not be accepted and payment will be in sterling.
• Be living in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
• Have satisfactory references
Key tasks
• Understanding and applying the assessment criteria: assessors will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the programme’s objectives, and assessment criteria, applying these consistently, fairly and transparently to all applications ensuring that these are consistently applied and adhered to.
• Assessment of applications: completing the specified number of assessments to the programme’s quality standards and within the agreed timeframe and responding to any follow-up from the ACU secretariat in a timely manner.
• Scoring and feedback: completing the reporting template and feedback on applications, scoring each question against the evidence provided and constructing and consolidating meaningful feedback; revisiting and, where necessary, re-assessing applications or specific questions under the guidance of the relevant Senior Assessor.
• Advice and insight: providing advice and insight on the quality of applications and the management of the process with recommendations for improvement.
Skills and experience: Essential
• Sector-specific expertise: demonstrable sector-specific knowledge and expertise of one or more of the sectors being recruited to (Schools or Further Education/Vocational Education and Training), and substantial experience at middle or senior management level in one or more of these sectors in the UK, and experience of working in education and training in one or more of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are also keen to hear from applicants with experience in both sectors.
• Assessment or evaluation experience: extensive experience of conducting high-quality, high-stakes independent assessments and/or evaluations for local, national or international agencies in an education and training context.
• Delivery: a clear track record of managing multiple priorities whilst meeting tight deadlines and exacting quality standards to get the job done. This also includes the ability to analyse written and numerical information and produce concise, impactful written feedback.
Skills and experience: Desirable
• Experience of working in international education and training mobility programmes.
• Involvement in regular community-based activity, e.g. voluntary work, community engagement and charity work.
How to apply
• Submit your application via email including an up-to-date CV and a cover letter of 1,000 words maximum detailing how you meet the skills and experience of the role, along with your motivation for applying.
• There will be a rolling deadline until all assessors have been recruited with a closing date of 4 February 2026 at 12:00 (GMT).
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time and date for the interview via MS Teams. We reserve the right to close the application window ahead of this deadline if all positions are filled.
Introduction
Afield is a brand new charity responding to environmental injustice. We do this by working with communities to rewild disadvantaged urban neighbourhoods; and by supporting artists to undertake ecological research. This exciting and demanding role will be right at the heart of making everything happen!
Objectives
You will work alongside Afield’s two co-founders to define and run the urban wilding and arts grants programmes, including managing the cohort of grantees. We are looking for dynamism, energy and experience of grant management to help us launch the first round of grants and a support programme.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the two co-founders you will set up the arts research and wilding programmes. This will include launching and running opencall and selection processes, and the cohort support programmes. Once established you will lead subsequent programmes, and plan for future cohorts. You will be:
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Feeding into the design of the arts & wilding programmes
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Taking responsibility for, and running, the arts grants grants and wilding programme (including involvement in the selection of grantees, continual learning and evaluation)
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Liaising with partners on programme delivery (eg. local councils for wilding)
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Managing selectors and mentors, supporting peer learning, and organising workshops for both programmes
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Taking responsibility for managing the cohorts
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Working with a second team member (to be recruited) to promote the programme
Requirements
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Empathetic, has a positive attitude and a desire to help our grantees
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Energetic with a can-do, self-sufficient attitude, and with the ability to independently manage a busy workload, multiple deadlines and priorities
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Confident in their ability whilst self-aware and committed to ongoing development
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Interested (and perhaps experienced) in nature, ecology or the environment
We would also like to work with someone who has:
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Experience of running a grants or funded cohort programme (ideally in either arts grants or a pioneer-style programme)
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Ability and comfort in creating structure out of ambiguity; identifying challenges and opportunities; and expressing clear proposals for change
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Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written
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Good analytical and project management skills, and strong competency in setting up and using technology such as an application management platform
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Experience of line management or managing contractors. This is not essential, as there will not initially be full line management responsibility, but would be a benefit.
Compensation and benefits
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4 days per week role, for which the salary is £34,500 (FTE: £43,000)
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21 company holiday days (increasing with the length of service) in addition to 8 bank holidays plus discretionary Christmas closure days each year
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20 days fully paid company sick leave
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Flexible working hours and location. We are ideally looking for someone who is happy working remotely and willing to regularly meet in person in London (work space provided if required)
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Family friendly practices, such as enhanced maternity and paternity leave
More about Afield
Afield was co-founded by Liz Orton and Mike Saunders in autumn 2025. Its core funding is through a family legacy, which supports a small organisation, the goal of which is to challenge environmental injustice The first round cohort will be small, supporting about 6 people with a programme that will include mentoring, peer learning and specialist support.
As a new organisation, we have invested in developing our organisation values, which are to be:
- Bold: we embrace risk-taking and learning
- Just: we contribute to social & environmental equity
- Imaginative: we support and take creative action
- Caring: we prioritise personal and collective needs and wellbeing
Afield will be publicly launching including its website and programmes in Spring 2026.
Afield responds to environmental injustice by rewilding disadvantaged urban neighbourhoods and supporting artists to undertake ecological research.
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Education Delivery Manager
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: 18‑month fixed‑term contract, full‑time
• Location: Central London (Hybrid)
• Start date: ASAP
Do you want to play a leading role in delivering inspiring, high‑quality education experiences to young people across the UK?
Young Citizens is a UK-wide education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years, we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society work—and how they can take an active role within them. We’re a small, dynamic team with a bold vision, and our national programmes (including our well-loved Mock Trial Competitions and Citizenship Workshops) reach thousands of young people each year.
As our Education Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of our national programmes, ensuring they run smoothly, professionally, and with real impact. You’ll coordinate logistics, oversee delivery partners, and ensure schools and volunteers have a brilliant experience from start to finish. You’ll work closely with the Education and Impact Manager to uphold quality standards and embed safeguarding and risk management across our programme cycles.
You’ll also manage our coordination team, setting clear priorities, supporting their development, and guiding them through busy delivery periods. As part of Young Citizens’ management team, you’ll help shape a culture of proactive leadership, clarity, and accountability. This role is perfect for someone who is organised, relationship‑driven, and energised by leading delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Role snapshot
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of national education programmes across primary and secondary portfolios
- Manage timelines, logistics, resources, and delivery partners for peak delivery periods
- Line-manage our small coordination team, providing regular 1:1s, coaching, and performance reviews
- Build strong relationships with schools, volunteers, venues, and partners
- Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and high-quality standards are embedded throughout delivery
- Support operational planning, evaluation, and reporting to senior leadership and funders
- Represent Young Citizens at events and, where needed, support facilitation of workshops or Mock Trials
Please see Job Pack below for full details!
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone proactive, organised, and confident leading people and processes. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems on the go, and keeping things running smoothly, especially during busy delivery periods.
You’ll bring:
Essential
- Significant experience in programme or event delivery (ideally in education or youth settings)
- Experience managing and developing staff, including 1:1s, feedback, and reviews
- Strong project‑management skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
- Experience improving operational processes or delivery systems
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and relationship‑building skills
Why join us?
- Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
- Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
- Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
- Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.
If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a 18 month fixed contract starting as soon as possible.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteering leave
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Season ticket loan
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and demonstrating your capabilities in relation to the person specification, including an example of managing multiple events. This will maximise your chances of being shortlisted.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in our St Pauls, London office during non delivery periods, and 3–4 days during peak event months.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.
Application deadline: 11pm, Thursday 19 February 2026
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering nursing and hospice care in the community and in hospital, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness that cannot be cured.
Job Description
The PR & Media team raises awareness of who we are, what we do, and the impact Marie Curie has through local and national broadcast, print and online media. This team also looks after our work with high profile supporters and celebrity ambassadors.
The National PR Lead will be responsible for the successful delivery of Public Relations and Media strategies to support a designated portfolio of work. You will play a vital role in leading priority PR workstreams. Your expertise will ensure we use the most effective PR tactics to meet team and organisational goals. You will also leave your impact on major policy campaigns, including high-profile initiatives such as Dying in Poverty and Fix End of Life Care.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering PR and media strategies for specific portfolios, leading priority workstreams, and ensuring effective tactics to meet campaign and organisational goals.
- Leading PR strategy development, execution, and evaluation to increase brand recognition and media reach; managing campaign objectives and sharing insights for continuous improvement.
- Identifying, training, and briefing spokespeople including senior staff.
- Managing reactive news and news desk functions to stay ahead of media agendas.
- Maintaining strong media relationships, ensuring consistent key message delivery, and advising on reputational risks and issues.
- Line management and development for two National Media & PR Officers.
Key Criteria:
- Established experience in a similar PR position, managing a news desk or a press office.
- Experience working in a large, complex, face paced environment.
- Excellent understanding and experience working with national media (broadcast, print, online, podcasts etc).
- Proven experience landing national news stories, broadcast coverage, features, op-eds and reactive media opportunities.
- Line management or mentoring experience and the ability to lead teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with stakeholders of all levels.
- Experience or familiarity with healthcare policy and public affairs and understanding of political landscape will be an asset.
- Ability to work unsociable hours.
Please see the full job description.
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 15 Feb 2026. We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner, upon receiving a sufficient number of applications.
Salary: £36,900-41,000 per annum depending on experience (+3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable + out of hours allowance)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week)
Based: Hybrid role with 1-2 days per week from our London office in Embassy Gardens
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Positive Pathways Coach (IAG Worker)
Salary: £32,000 | Contract: Permanent, Full-time | Location: St Helens
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to build skills and confidence for independent living? YMCA St Helens is seeking a Positive Pathways Coach (IAG Worker) to design and deliver a high-quality programme of training, activities, and events for residents and beneficiaries. You’ll work closely with stakeholders and internal teams to create opportunities that transform lives.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver engaging training, workshops, and events covering:
• Health and wellbeing literacy
• Financial literacy
• Cultural understanding
• Tenancy maintenance
• Domestic skills (cooking, cleaning)
• English language and other development opportunities
Provide 1:1 support to help residents develop skills for independent living
Build strong partnerships with community organisations and facilitators
Organise venues, resources, and manage programme budgets
Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports for stakeholders
Continuously improve the programme based on participant feedback
About You
Essential:
- Experience in delivering high-quality information, advice, and guidance
- Proven ability to design and deliver workshops and training programmes
- Strong understanding of challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Cultural competence and commitment to equality and inclusion
- Ability to work flexibly and independently
Desirable:
- Experience delivering IAG to people experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of UK welfare benefits and housing rights
- Training and development qualification (e.g., NVQ in Learning & Development, PTTLS, CTTLS)
- Experience supporting refugees or those with humanitarian protection status
- Lived experience of homelessness
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals
- Lead innovative programmes that empower people to thrive
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
Closing Date: 12 noon, 6th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16th February 2026
About Forest Peoples Programme
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that has been working with Indigenous Peoples and forest peoples for 35 years since it was established in 1990. As of 2026, we work in 18 countries across South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with over 50 partners based in the tropical forest belt. We work directly and in solidarity with communities and peoples, supporting them to secure their rights to their traditional lands, territories, and resources, protect their forests and ways of life, and choose their own futures.
Working at local, national and global levels FPP supports indigenous peoples and forest peoples to effect change from the bottom up – grounded in struggles to advance the enjoyment of their rights and seek remedy for violations. At the same time, we work to ensure the voices and priorities of indigenous peoples and forest peoples shape national and international law and policy – e.g. relating to business and human rights, climate, and biodiversity – so that resulting regulatory and market reform better serves and respects their rights.
Role summary
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to enhance fundraising capacity and ensure long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. This new role has been designed to work closely with the Head of Programme Engagement, as well as programme and operational colleagues to increase income from philanthropic, bilateral and multilateral donors.
Location: Regular attendance at the Moreton-in-Marsh office preferred (e.g. once weekly), but remote or other hybrid arrangements may be possible for the right candidate
Hours: Negotiable for the right candidate. Part-time or full-time hours considered (no less than 3 days per week)
Responsibilities
- Proactively horizon scan for philanthropic, bilateral and multilateral funding opportunities that align with FPP’s mission and Strategic Framework Plan 2025-30.
- Take the lead in researching and assessing new multilateral funding opportunities and, if suitable, develop and implement strategies of engagement.
- Lead on researching, tracking and assessing bilateral funding opportunities and engagement.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of FPP’s country level and thematic work and related partner needs and aspirations.
- Working with colleagues in programme teams, lead the drafting of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, including log-frames and budgets, aligned with funder priorities and organisational strategy goals.
- Lead on the project management of complex funding submissions – coordinating inputs from across programme, finance and administrative teams and ensuring comprehensive and timely submissions.
- Take an active role within the PCMT Fundraising subgroup in strategising, planning and delivering effective methods of engaging and strengthening relationships with prospective and current donors.
- Collaborate with Communications team colleagues to produce fundraising materials, and with the Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to support the ongoing organisational MEAL process and the development of associated communications demonstrating impact and scale.
Person specification
Essential qualities
- Dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant funding from government, multilateral donors and/or trusts and foundations. Exceptional writing skills with excellent ability to translate complex contexts and programme needs into compelling proposals.
- Alignment with the vision, mission and core principles of FPP’s work.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build authentic, influential relationships both externally with funders, and internally with colleagues.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines.
Desirable qualities
- Existing contacts within relevant government agencies, multilateral donors and/or philanthropic organisations.
- French, Spanish or Bahasa language skills.
- Experience of fundraising for work in the same, or related, field to that of FPP.
- Experience of working with Indigenous Peoples and global south organisations and/or networks.
- Ability to come to the office in Moreton-in-Marsh both regularly and on an ad hoc basis as required.
- Ability to travel internationally (approximately 2 weeks per year, and unlikely to exceed a total of 5 days per trip).
Benefits
We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Our benefits include 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus the days off between Christmas and New Year, and public holidays. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with flexible working arrangements to help staff maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are an equal opportunities employer and value collaboration, diversity, and the unique contributions of each individual, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Deadline for applications: 5.00pm on Sunday 8th February 2026 (UK time).
Estimated interview dates: w/c 23rd February 2026.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interview will be contacted.
FPP is unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
We encourage candidates to apply who do not strictly meet all the criteria listed above and yet are confident in their transferable skills. We value individuals who demonstrate commitment to FPP’s vision, mission and core principles, motivation to learn, and the potential to thrive in the role. When reviewing the specified essential and desirable qualities, remember that relevant experience can be demonstrated through academic studies, work experience (paid or voluntary), lived experience, skills, and achievements from any area of your life that relates to this role.
About us
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We protect children by working with people who pose a risk and diverting them from causing harm. We support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse. And we help professionals who work with families to create safer environments for children through delivering risk assessments, interventions, training and consultancy.
About the role and you
As Digital Innovation Officer, you’ll help deliver and grow Project Intercept, our deterrence programme with tech companies. We work with platforms such as Google, Meta and Aylo to create online interventions that deter harmful behaviour and guide people to confidential support through our Stop It Now service. Working closely with the Innovation Programme Lead, you’ll take charge of the technical running of our chatbot, track the impact of our online warnings, and help manage day to day work with global partners.
We’re looking for someone who’s confident with digital tools, curious about how systems work, and able to turn data into clear insight. You don’t need to be a developer, but you should be comfortable navigating platforms, problem-solving and learning as you go. If you thrive in a small, purpose-driven team and want to use digital innovation to help protect children, this role offers real impact and room to grow.
This post is funded externally and is therefore offered on a fixed-term contract for one year.
What you’ll get from us
We offer the following benefits:
- Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; we ask for 3 days in the office per week for the first month)
- NEST pension
- 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
- Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
- Flu jabs & eye tests
- Season ticket loans
- Charity discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Option of private healthcare with Benenden
How to apply
We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.
To apply, please download the job pack and return your completed documents by Monday 9th February. Stage 1 interviews are scheduled to take place on 17th February and stage 2 interviews are scheduled to take place on 25th February for shortlisted candidates.
Please avoid using AI generated responses as these will automatically be discarded – we want to hear from the real you.
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.
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To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
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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 are looking for an Individual Giving Lead who will manage our portfolio of online and offline direct marketing campaigns, leading the delivery of these from end to end. This will include our annual Big Give cash appeal and regular giving ‘Support the serving’ campaign along with line management of the Individual Giving Fundraiser.
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will have a minimum of two years’ experience in Individual Giving, with strong expertise in both Individual and Regular Giving programme development. You will be confident designing and delivering multichannel fundraising campaigns across email, social media, the website, and direct mail, and skilled in managing a campaign calendar from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong project planning, organisational and prioritisation skills are essential, along with proven experience working collaboratively across teams, particularly with Marketing and Communications.
You will bring experience in leading others, including setting SMART objectives, managing performance, and supporting staff development to enhance team capability. You will be able to lead a portfolio of individual and regular giving activities, ensuring targets are met and high-quality delivery is maintained. Your background will demonstrate a track record of guiding team members effectively, contributing to successful income generation and continuous improvement across fundraising programmes.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The annual salary range for the post is between £34,000 up to £37,000 per annum, depending upon experience.
Benefits
6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
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!
Join us at The Tanera Project, a pioneering Scottish charity launching in 2026 with a mission to build resilience among public service professionals through world-class respite breaks, volunteering opportunities, and initiatives that champion rural regeneration and environmental restoration.
We are seeking a proactive HSEQ Deputy Lead to support the delivery of our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality programme. This is a hands-on role in a unique setting, ideal for someone passionate about safety, sustainability, and working in dynamic environments.
About the Role
The HSEQ Deputy Lead works closely with the HSEQ Lead to ensure compliance, promote safe working practices, and maintain a positive safety culture across the island. You’ll carry out inspections, assist with investigations, deliver training, and help embed HSEQ standards into daily operations.
Core Responsibilities to include but not be limited to:
- Support the HSEQ Lead in delivering the island’s HSEQ programme.
- Conduct routine inspections, checks, and audits; escalate issues as needed.
- Maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, and safety documentation.
- Assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions.
- Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and support training across teams.
- Coordinate compliance tasks such as checks, testing schedules, and statutory records.
- Support waste management strategy and emergency preparedness drills.
- Act as a visible presence across the island, encouraging safe behaviours and early reporting.
- Deputise for the HSEQ Lead when required.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Good understanding of health and safety principles and willingness to develop technical knowledge.
- Experience in operational, maintenance, marine, outdoor, or similar practical environments.
- Strong organisational skills and confidence handling documentation.
- Clear communicator, able to engage teams and promote safe practices.
- Attention to detail and methodical approach.
- Comfortable working hands-on across multiple sites.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite, PDF tools) with ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (or willingness to train).
- Experience in audits, inspections, or compliance tasks.
- Incident reporting or basic investigation experience.
- Interest in environmental work, biodiversity, or sustainability.
- Background in estates, maintenance, marine operations, or hospitality.
- Experience delivering training sessions and adapting content for diverse audiences.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency across our mainland and island sites. We offer a competitive salary range, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.
Salary and Benefits:
- £47,500 – £52,000 per annum
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee healthcare scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Staff Accommodation Available
- Flexible Shift Patterns may be available
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You will have outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills and have the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with younger and older people. You understand why safeguarding is critical to our participants and seek to create safe, engaging spaces for people to learn together.
Ideally you have experience of managing intergenerational or multi-generational projects, however if you don't have intergenerational experience then strong experience of working with older people and young people/children separately is required.
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:
Lead facilitation of intergenerational sessions
Taking responsibility for the high-quality delivery of the session, leading activities from the front, delegating tasks to and managing a supporting volunteer if appropriate. The lead facilitator will endeavor to involve everyone present in the session, be responsible for ensuring that InCommon’s safeguarding procedures are followed and that any incidents are handled appropriately.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with people of all ages
Using your excellent communication skills you’ll build strong relationships with everyone taking part in an InCommon programme, from children and older people to primary school teachers and staff working at retirement homes. This role may involve communication before and after the session with parties taking part; where this is the case it will be clearly communicated by the Senior Programme Manager.
A lead facilitator should be someone who can
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Engage a roomful of people over fun, creative and conversation-based activities
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Is reliable, trustworthy and can commit to monthly term-time sessions
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Is sensitive to the needs of young people and older adults, understanding the variety of needs they may have
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
You will be contracted on a rolling contract to deliver ‘blocks’ of intergenerational workshops. These may take place over variable locations across London and indicatively will be in held on the same days each month. We arrange the sessions and take care of all the marketing, driving engagement and managing bookings for you.
You will also receive:
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Full training in how to run InCommon sessions
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Ongoing support from our friendly team
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A commitment to offer regular sessions that suit your availability
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Everything you need to run your sessions including materials, print outs and surveys
This role is suited to people of all ages and fits around work, family and other commitments. We can be very flexible whilst offering regular, scheduled sessions. Please look at our website for more information about our work and get in touch if you want to talk to us.
Opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Development Manager (Trees for Streets) is the strategic development lead for our Trees for Streets programme. It is a unique and exciting programme that operates across the UK.
They are responsible for managing and optimising the programme, also known as ‘The National Street Tree Sponsorship Scheme’. They will ensure that this special and innovative initiative can flourish as a nationally significant programme, which gets noticed by decision makers and the public alike.
Through maximising the opportunities offered by Trees for Streets, they will play a pivotal role in securing major and fresh investment into streets. This will help transform streets into leafy, liveable places, ultimately mobilising partners and communities towards the planting and long-term stewardship of urban trees.
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff. It’s an exciting time to join as we embark on a new 5-year strategy, which will see us launch a movement for urban trees and tree equity.
ABOUT YOU
A strategic mindset: This is a senior, highly collaborative and outward-facing role, which can shape and execute strategic decisions to increase the effectiveness of this special programme for us and our partners. You will have a strategic mindset, complemented by deep programme management experience. You will be confident in scoping and identifying development opportunities, whilst also providing effective management of a multi-scheme programme. You are confident with partners, and they feel involved and central to decision-making.
On partnerships: You will already be adept at high-level partnership management and correspondingly have advanced influencing and negotiating skills. You have a good sense for where synergy exists and are confident engaging people about opportunities. A business mindset and ways of working will be innate to you. Importantly, you can blend the financial and technical opportunities offered by sponsorship platforms with the strategic objectives of a charity to help change lives with trees and build movements for change.
Managing programme complexity: This is a complex programme, with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You won't be phased by that, because you enjoy collaborative working and know how to manage a diverse range of relationships towards a common purpose, especially when you are not directly responsible for their work. Being a complex programme, there is a lot to keep on top of, but you are a natural problem solver, and attention to detail matters to you.
On learning: You might not know a huge amount about trees, and that's fine (for now), but you are passionate about how sponsorship programmes and ‘tech for good’ can play a pivotal role in making life better, drive powerful partnerships, and bring in fresh resources to help address environmental and social problems. Whilst your knowledge about schemes like this, or how to plant trees in streets is limited, you are not fazed by the need for this learning.
Understanding context: You will have great insight into how Local Authorities operate, know what’s important to them and instinctively know how a sponsorship scheme can help them deliver on multiple objectives that matter to them. At the same time, you’ll have at least some sense for the national stakeholders and funders who have an interest in creating leafy streets and can work up purposeful relationships with them.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
We actively encourage you to talk to us about the role and the programme, especially if you are not sure about your fit. If you would like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact Carrie Hume, Development and Partnerships Director.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
- The deadline to apply is: Sunday 22nd February at 23:30
- Interviews are scheduled for: The 2nd and 3rd of March, with a second interview likely to follow on the 11th of March.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for an interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
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