Programme management jobs

We are looking for an enthusiastic individualready to work in a fast-paced organisation who can easily grasp and communicate impact to Consumers International’s different audiences.

Working as a team of 3 in communications, you will have a core responsibility for representing the sustainability programmes team, quickly translating messaging into something compelling, notably for energy programmes.

The Communications Lead will be an exceptional writer across different platforms and a strategic thinker, developing a solid understanding of our audiences and the best ways to share our story with them. They will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment, with a drive to deliver excellence and aptly project manage across our high-profile moments – events, product launches, campaigns. The role is currently fixed term with potential to change to a permanent role.

Key responsibilities:

• Content generation- Draft compelling content for our different audiences across a broad suite of communications, including for our website, social media, materials and externally placed opinion pieces.
• Play a key role in implementing our Communications Strategy.
• Lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of several communications plans for core global opportunities – such as the release of research, events and campaigns.
• Apply strategic oversight when designing and delivering plans – identifying audiences, speakers, messages and partners to champion the opportunities.
• Take ownership for new initiatives which drive our communications – identifying the opportunities, value proposition and leading on them.
• Be the core lead for our communications to partners. 
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Build relationships with our Members, partners and donors to share their story, make them feel valued and ensure they promote our initiatives.
• Support the evolution of our visual identity to reflect new work and our mission and vision.

Are you looking to utilise your hands-on delivery experience, and step into a more strategic role as Communications Lead? This could be the perfect fit! Please get in touch today for more information!

• Remote role.
• Full-time, and permanent
• £43,000- £45,000 depending on experience

Applications for the Communications Lead will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, please apply now!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Do you believe that East London’s future should be shaped by the people who live here? Be part of a team that is making that happen through creative and inclusive participation. 

BD Giving is looking for a Communications Coordinator, with a focus on digital comms, who is creative, has a sense of curiosity, can take the initiative, and work to tight deadlines.  You will be working with the team to ensure people know about BD Giving and what we do, using digital comms and social media to tell our story, and spotlight our programmes, opportunities and events.

We are a small, creative and highly passionate team with the ambition to revolutionise the way funding works. 

We have a superb office space and regularly deliver programmes across the borough. Our core hours are 10:00am – 3:00pm . Due to the nature of community work, some evenings and weekends are required but you will have sufficient notice. At work we show up and go the extra mile, but we also operate on a four-day workweek, so there will be an extra day to your weekend to recharge.

Job Description 

We are seeking someone with a curious approach - to ask the right kind of questions to help us tell our story so local communities can better understand what we do and get involved. You will work within the Programmes team to collaborate on how we can bring all of our programmes to life so we’re continuing to reach new audiences and to strengthen relationships with the local social sector. 

What experience is needed?

• Experience of creating content and delivering communications across multiple channels
• Experience of social media platforms (especially Meta, LinkedIn, and Tiktok) and how to plan and schedule brand content
• We are particularly interested in candidates from Barking and Dagenham and global majority backgrounds

The kind of person we're looking to work with

• Knowledge of current best practice in social media and digital communications
• IT and digital skills, including knowledge of Slack, Canva, AI and the willingness to learn new digital skills. Also an interest in video editing, photography, and basic design work. 
• Ability to listen, ask clarifying questions and translate information into clear communications.
• Some understanding of evaluation methodology and data analytics for digital communications including social media platforms
• Understanding of delivering brand compliant communications
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage time, schedule communications plan, prioritise tasks, and keep track of detail
• Curiosity – interested in how things work and open to exploring new systems or ways of doing things
• A helpful, proactive attitude – ready to pitch in and take initiative where appropriate and a willingness to learn and take feedback on board

How to apply

Write a covering letter (of no more than two sides) detailing your suitability to the role with specific reference to the person specification included above and in the Job Description PDF, with clearly stated evidence and examples. You'll need to provide a CV stating your work history. 

Click on the appky button now to learn more. 

Timeline 

The deadline for submission is 28 June 2026 at 23:59. Any submissions received after this time will not be reviewed. 

Interviews will be held on the 15 and 16 July 2026, in-person at our office in central Barking, London. 

Due to anticipated demand we may only be able to respond to applicants that are invited for an interview.

Role Details & Staff Benefits 

Salary: £48,804 per annum 

Duration: Fixed-term term until 31st January 2027 

Hours: Full time 

Location: Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events. 

NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff on payroll, including:   

   

• 30 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays   

• An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday  

• Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year  

• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours  

• Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination  

• Access to discounts across the Southbank Centre site; including free/discounted reciprocal access to participating galleries & museums in London & the UK. 

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position based on a flexible working arrangement. Should a candidate be successful after the interview stage, any reasonable requests will be reviewed and be sought to be accommodated within the needs of the role. All appointments are subject to proof of right to work in the UK, references and a 3-month probationary period. 

Purpose of This Role: 

This role sits within NASP’s Communications Team. You will play a key role in developing and delivering NASP’s communications strategy, which aims to spread the word about social prescribing among health and voluntary sector professionals and equip them with the training and resources they need.

You will lead on NASP’s digital communications – including through hands-on management of the NASP website and oversight of social media. You will also manage media, campaigns and events and ensure that the content NASP delivers is to a high standard. 

This is an operational role within a small charity, where the postholder will be expected to balance leadership with direct delivery and work flexibly. The role reports to the Director of Communications and manages the Digital Communications Officer and the Communications Lead: Media and Events. 

Person Specification: 

Experience & Knowledge: 

Essential  

• Experience of writing for and managing websites - including expertise in analytics, user journeys and SEO - and digital communications

• Understanding of the importance of ensuring brand consistency  

• Experience of using CRMs and data effectively as part of an integrated communications offer  

• Knowledge of social prescribing within the NHS and/or voluntary sector 

• Understanding of the media landscape and working with the media, including health sector media 

Desirable 

• Experience of reviewing/re-launching websites 

• Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics and/or Umbraco. 

Skills and attributes 

Essential 

• Ability to plan, coordinate and report on a wide range of communications aimed at different audiences   

• Ability to manage digital campaigns aimed at different audiences, including through the use of paid marketing  

• Ability to write and edit materials for different channels to achieve results (including web copy, e-comms, briefings, marketing materials, letters)  

• Ability to manage staff effectively, supporting their wellbeing and development   

• Ability to balance leadership with hands-on delivery 

• Ability to support teams and partners on communications strategies and to manage a wide range of relationships   

• Ability to be adaptable within a small organisation with limited resources, responding quickly and flexibly to changing circumstances and competing priorities

• Ability to understand complex information and find pragmatic solutions to challenges 

• Ability to build good relationships and be diplomatic while ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard 

• Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan 

Responsibilities: 

Strategy and Brand 

• Working with Director of Communications to develop and implement the NASP communications strategy  

• Commissioning and project managing films, graphics and other assets to support NASP strategic priorities and partners  

• Leading on analytics and reporting on KPIs  

• Developing communications resources and marketing packs for internal and external use  

• Ensuring all communications across programme teams are strategic and adhere to the NASP brand  

• Training and advising staff across NASP on communications (including writing for website, branding, marketing)  

• Identifying opportunities to form partnerships with other organisations, and working with partners on joint programmes and campaigns  

 Digital 

• Managing and developing the NASP website, and supporting the Digital Communications Officer to maximise the impact of social media channels and newsletter (including maximising SEO and effective use of Google Ad Words and advertising)  

• Planning, editing and writing content for multiple channels (including website, newsletters, and resources for programmes and partners)  

Campaigns 

  

• Coordinating campaigns aimed at health sector, voluntary sector and public audiences, leading NASP’s communications with the aim of inspiring individuals and organisations in the UK and across the world. 

Events 

• Leading on the promotion and delivery of NASP events, working with the Communications Lead: Media and Events and the Digital Communications Officer 

Memberships and CRM 

• Working with colleagues to develop NASP’s membership offers for health professionals and voluntary sector professionals, including by ensuring integration with the CRM and smooth user journeys   

• Working with the Operations Team to develop the CRM and improve integration with the website  

Management 

• Line-managing the Digital Communications Officer and Communications Lead: Media and Events  

Reporting To: Director of Communications  

Position:

We are seeking a Major Donor Assistant to join our high-performing team at an exciting time of growth for MSF UK. In this pivotal role, you will: Curate exemplary stewardship journeys, cultivate strong, lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and play a key role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets. We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a proven track record in relationship management, and a drive to make a real impact on our work and the lives of our patients. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our lifesaving mission.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)

Salary:£ 32,826.19 - £ 40,120.90 per annum

Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.

Job Purpose:

The Major Donor Assistant is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for managing a large portfolio of major donors (approx. 170-200). The Major Donor Assistant provides excellent relationship management, creating first-class donor journeys for their portfolio based on donors’ individual motivations and interests. Because of the large portfolio they will ensure they approach stewardship in a systematic way, segmenting their portfolio and providing proactive communications that can be used across groups of supporters while also providing exemplary donor stewardship through reactive interactions with donors.

The primary aspect of the role is the management of a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF, with a focus on delivering stable and increased income for MSF’s work.

Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.

Knowledge Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
• Experience in fundraising, relationship management, customer service, or sales
• Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters
• Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills
• Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
• Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures
• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas
• Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
• Computer literate and confident in using all Microsoft Office programmes
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Interest in international, humanitarian work
• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
• Willingness to travel within the UK

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 12.00pm (BST)
• First round interviews: 25 – 26 June 2026
• Second round interviews: 09 July 2026
• Projected Start Date: July 2026, Dependant on candidate availability

As a Solutions Architect at our charity, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology solutions that support our mission and strategic goals.

With the continued implementation of our new Salesforce CRM, you will ensure its successful integration and optimisation while also overseeing the architecture of other critical technologies across the organisation.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive innovation and efficiency.

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. 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: 25th June 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.
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

About Us 

​Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity specifically using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. But our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity. Rather, we create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future. 

We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence-based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools. These programmes are delivered by our trusted, high-quality coach-mentors who deliver year-round to ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. The result of this work is that every year, Greenhouse Sports support over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.

Purpose of the Role 

Greenhouse Sports believes its people are its most important asset. From our coach mentors delivering impact on the front line to the teams supporting our growth, everything we achieve is powered by our people. We are looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in delivering a smooth, professional and engaging employee experience across the organisation

This is a hands-on, operational HR role with a strong focus on administration, alongside opportunities to contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the People function

You’ll be the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll, systems, and employee experience initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of People, you’ll gain broad exposure across HR and play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly.

HR Operations & Systems​​​​​​

• Manage and maintain our HR system (PeopleHR), ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor absence and holiday data, flagging trends or concerns to managers.
• Produce reports and support GDPR compliance and data integrity.
• Support the upkeep and documentation of People processes and policies.

Payroll & Benefits​

• Prepare monthly payroll data for our external provider, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage pension data and resolve payroll queries.
• Support payroll sign-off processes with Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefits (e.g. Westfield Health, BetterSpace).

Recruitment & Onboarding​

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting ads and scheduling interviews.
• Manage and optimise use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Prepare contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Conduct pre-employment checks (RTW, DBS, references, etc.)
• Deliver HR induction and manage new starter onboarding.
• Monitor probation periods and support line managers.

Learning, Development & Compliance​

• Coordinate internal and external training (including safeguarding and first aid).
• Track completion of training and performance reviews.
• Support CPD agreements and development activity across the organisation.

Employee Experience & Engagement​

• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Play an active role in staff wellbeing and organising social activities.
• Help create a positive and inclusive employee experience.

Support to Head of People​

• Assist with employee relations administration, including note-taking.
• Provide first-line guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement across the People function.

Experience​

• You have experience in an HR or administrative role.
• You have strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• You’re confident using systems (HRIS experience helpful, but not essential).
• You have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• You understand HR processes and best practice (or have a willingness to learn).​

Skills​

• You are approachable, empathetic, and able to build relationships quickly.
• You’re discreet and always maintain confidentiality.
• You are proactive and solutions-focused.
• You are a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.​​​

Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application. ​

We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so please do submit your application as soon as you can. ​​

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

We’re currently looking for a Project Coach (BSEIW) working on a fixed term basis until 31st May 2028, to help us deliver our mission. This a 0.6 FTE position, working 3 days a week.

What’s it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Some of our benefits include:

• An excellent pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance and a healthcare cash plan
• Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
• 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities

The Role

What will I be doing?

You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:

Co-design and deliver initiatives: Collaborate with the IOP and wider partner teams (Royal Society of Chemistry and Science Made Simple) to deliver core project activities including:

• Welsh Physics Teaching Network
• Easy Teach professional learning sessions
• Physics Forums
• Resource Round-Ups
• Whole-School Inclusion and Equity Network activities
• Primary and Secondary Science Days

Professional development delivery: Deliver evidence-based CPD, mentoring, and coaching to support practitioners, particularly early-career and out-of-field teachers, to build subject knowledge and confidence in teaching physics in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

Equity and inclusion: Contribute to equity-focused interventions that explore and address systemic and school-level barriers to post-16 physics participation, including unconscious bias and science capital gaps.

Monitoring and reporting: Track and evaluate programme delivery, capturing data on participation, feedback, outcomes, and impact. Contribute to quarterly monitoring reports and support external evaluation.

Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with schools in Wales, education stakeholders, and fellow partners. Represent the IOP in local networks and act as a regional champion for physics education.

Continuous learning: Develop and maintain your expertise in science education, curriculum reform, inclusion strategies, and subject-specific pedagogy to ensure interventions are current, effective, and aligned with practitioners' needs.

Projects you may work on include:

• Boosting Science Education in Wales
• Welsh Physics Teacher Conference

Who will I work with?

You’ll work closely with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, including:

• Colleagues across Membership and Inclusion, Education, Workforce and HE Directorates
• Project partners including Royal Society of Chemistry and Science Made Simple
• School leaders, teachers and technicians across primary and secondary schools in Wales
• Regional education partners and networks
• Teacher professional learning networks and subject communities

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if you bring:

Essential:

• Experience teaching physics or facilitating science CPD at a secondary level.
• Delivering or supporting science education, CPD, or curriculum-aligned science communication.
• Coaching, mentoring, or training teachers or education professionals.
• Working with schools in Wales and understanding the Welsh education landscape.
• Leading or contributing to inclusive practice and equity-based initiatives.

Nice to have:

• Welsh language skills are desirable to support bilingual communications across the project
• Understanding of barriers to STEM progression, particularly for underrepresented groups, and strategies to promote science capital.

At the IOP, we know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

How will I be working?

We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard.

You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working.

As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London. 

Why join the IOP?

The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. 

We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.

Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for East Kent. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.

You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.

At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!

You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round East Kent. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The On Demand Shift Manager provides operational leadership, clinical oversight and shift coordination for the On Demand bereavement support services which operate Mondays through Fridays 8am to 8pm. The role ensures that children, young people, and adults receive timely, safe and compassionate responses to bereavement needs through digital and on-demand channels.

In addition to line managing the On Demand Bereavement Specialists, the post holder also works on shift as part of the delivery rota to support the team directly, provide real-time guidance, and covers frontline services gaps. This blended role combines hands-on leadership, active service participation, and quality assurance, promoting excellent clinical standards, safeguarding practice, and a culture of learning and care. The post holder will work closely with the Head of On Demand Services to ensure that On Demand Services remain responsive, trauma-informed and aligned with best practice and organisational priorities.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

· Lead and coordinate daily On Demand service operations to ensure timely and effective response to live support requests

· Working closely with the other On Demand Shift Managers, manage team rotas, shift allocations, and cover arrangements to maintain consistent staffing and service continuity

· Provide real-time oversight during active service hours, offering guidance on case complexity, prioritisation and risk management

· Work on shift as part of service delivery to provide direct bereavement support, model best practice and ensure adequate cover during periods of high demand or staff absence

· Ensure service efficiency through proactive communication, timely handovers, and smooth transitions between shifts

· Support the Head of On Demand Services in monitoring resourcing, workflows and performance metrics

·  Offer live, on-shift supervision and mentorship to On Demand Bereavement Specialists, ensuring quality and consistency of interventions

· Support staff in making safe, informed, and trauma-sensitive decisions in line with organisational safeguarding policies

· Provide clinical leadership for the On Demand Bereavement Specialists on shift, offering case consultation and decision-making support particularly in high-risk, ethically complex or emotionally intense presentations

· Hold clinical responsibility for the most complex service users on shift, supporting staff to formulate risk, decide on interventions, and coordinate onward referrals or emergency responses in line with organisational policies and processional codes of ethics

· Model high standards of clinical thinking, boundaries and self-care, supporting staff and volunteers to manage vicarious trauma, moral distress and the emotional impact of working on an On Demand service

· Facilitate reflective debriefing following challenging or traumatic cases to maintain staff wellbeing and service stability

· Ensure all support aligns with the NICE (2004) Level 2 psychological intervention framework and current evidence-based practice

· Foster a compassionate, psychologically safe team culture that prioritises practitioner wellbeing, resilience, vicarious trauma awareness and continuous learning from service delivery

· Collaborate with the Head of On Demand Services on workforce planning, recruitment, induction and succession to maintain service resilience and capacity

Communication and Relationships

· Communicate clearly and sensitively within the organisation and with external partners, including parents, carers and professionals across social care, education, health and mental health services (i.e. schools, social services, CAMHS, CMHTs and/or GPs)

· Provide clear, supportive and trauma-informed communication to bereaved children, young people and adults during live shifts, adapting approach to age, crisis level and digital medium

· Offer real-time guidance, debriefing and constructive feedback to On Demand Bereavement Specialists during shifts, promoting consistent standards and shared learning

· Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to support integrated care pathways

· Communicate effectively with the Head of On Demand Services and senior leadership on shift incidents, risks, service pressures and quality improvements, escalating appropriately

· Handle sensitive feedback, complaints and critical incidents with empathy, transparency and solution focus, maintaining trust with internal and external stakeholders

· Adapt communication style and approach to suit the needs, preferences, and emotional states of children, young people and adults, including those with neurodiverse profiles or communication difficulties

· Provide clear, compassionate explanations of support options, safeguarding procedures, and next steps to children, young people, adults and families

· Maintain professional boundaries while fostering a safe and supportive environment for children, young people and adults

· Respond to challenging or emotionally charged situations with sensitivity, professionalism, and a focus on empathy and support

· Ensure accurate and timely documentation of communications and decisions in line with organisational policies and data protection regulations

Knowledge, training and experience

· Assess and engage in interventions with children, young people and/or adults in accordance with best practice

· Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments which include assessments of risk and determining appropriate level of response/intervention

· Deliver targeted pre/post bereavement support and interventions utilising a range of therapeutic and psychosocial techniques, working within level 2 of the NICE (2004) psychological framework

· Advanced understanding of grief, loss, trauma, child development, and the psychological and social impact of bereavement on children, young people, families and adults

· Apply sound clinical judgment and maintain professional accountability for practice in line with national standards, organisational policies, and personal relevant professional Code of Conduct

· Maintain knowledge about current, evidence-based practice

· To maintain a personal profile of professional development in accordance with professional requirements/governing bodies

· Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures

· Adhere to legislation and statutory guidance related to Safeguarding Children and Young People, Safeguarding Adults, and the Mental Capacity Act, providing advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies where appropriate

· Participate actively in clinical supervision and reflective practice to ensure safe, ethical, and effective service delivery

· Contribute to the development and sharing of knowledge within the team by supporting training, mentoring, and peer learning opportunities

Analytical and judgment skills

· Strong ability to make rapid, sound clinical and safeguarding judgments during live shifts, assessing risk, prioritising cases and deciding on immediate interventions or escalations

· Analyse real-time service data to optimise shift deployment, identify trends and recommend operational improvements

· Alongside the Head of On Demand Services critically evaluate team performance, recordings, transcripts and audits to provide targeted service or staff development, mitigate practice drift and uphold clinical governance standards

· Exercise exceptional professional judgment in assessing the emotional, psychological, and social needs of children, young people, and adults pre and post bereavement and in the delivery of immediate on demand support

· Analyse complex information gathered through assessment, observation, and communication to identify individual needs, risks, and strengths

· Recognise and manage situations that involve ambiguity, uncertainty, or emotional intensity, drawing on supervision and established frameworks for professional support

· Apply a trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate lens to clinical decision-making, ensuring sensitivity to cultural, social, and contextual factors influencing grief

· Contribute actively to meetings, clinical supervision, peer supervision, case discussions, and service reviews to plan, coordinate, and evaluate strategies of care and support

· Ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful data recording and reporting to inform clinical practice, service evaluation, and organisational performance monitoring

· Planning and organisational skills

· Strong shift and staff coordination

· Plan and organise work autonomously while engaging collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to support coordinated care and seamless service delivery

· Support in the organisation of comprehensive quality assurance processes including shift audits, case sampling, outcome tracking and compliance monitoring

· Plan and deliver team training, drills and simulations for crisis scenarios, digital tool proficiency and new protocols, ensuring readiness for peaks in bereavement demand

· Provide cover and support for On Demand Support Service staff during periods of absence or high demand

· Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in accordance with confidentiality, data protection, and statutory requirements

· Demonstrate self-awareness and reflective capacity, using supervision and peer support to sustain personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness

· Contribute to the development of efficient, evidence-based practices by supporting team planning, service evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Person Specification

· Level 4 qualification (or above) in counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, counselling psychology or arts psychotherapy Current registration with a professional body (ie. HCPC, BACP, UKCP, NCPS)

· Current registration with a professional body (ie. HCPC, BACP, UKCP, NCPS)

· Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

· Experience of leading a team, ideally in bereavement, palliative care, mental health or closely related fields

· Experience with digital platforms

· Proven track record of successfully managing multidisciplinary teams delivering services to complex service users and complex safeguarding and risk issues involving children and adults

· Proven skills in managing teams and change successfully

· Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people

· Experience of working therapeutically with adults

· Robust knowledge of the emotional and psychological impact of bereavement and the needs of bereaved children, young people, families and adults

· Strong understanding of grief, loss and trauma across the life course, and of evidence-based bereavement interventions for children, young people and adults

· Deep understanding and knowledge of psychological theories, therapeutic interventions and models of grief work for children, young people and adults, and their effective application in practice

· Able to make clear psychological assessments inclusive of risk, safeguarding and mental health needs for children, young people and adults

·  Expert knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures

· Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and work collaboratively across teams and organisations.

· Strong understanding of change management and how best to implement change

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

· Attention to detail and produces reports and information to a consistently high standard

· Ability to manage time effectively, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy

· Ability to successfully work collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and engage others positively

· Ability to deliver effective support, supervision, and line management to staff and volunteers, fostering professional growth and accountability

· Model high levels of personal integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct

· Bring passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality digital first bereavement services to children, young people, families and adults

Benefits

· 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.

· TOIL for our hours work.

· Contributory pension scheme.

· Company sick pay.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Life assurance.

· Training loans.

· Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 17th June 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Please refer to our recruitment pack for further details on the interview process.

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 over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 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 someone 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 fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our centre in Craigmillar (Edinburgh).

The role at a glance

Contract: Part-time, fixed-term until 28th August 2026

Start date: Early July 2026 (candidates must be available to start at this time)

Working hours

18.75 hours a week:

• Wednesday: 09:00-17:30

• Thursday: 09:30-18:00

• Friday: 09:00-12:45

 (Some out-of-hours work will be required from time to time - for example, early starts to deliver workshops in schools.)

Education Workers 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.

Salary

£28,250 per annum (pro rata)

Pro-rated salary is £14,125 per annum for 18.75 hours per week.

Location

We have positions available in Edinburgh,

The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.

The main duties of the role

Centre Re-location

IntoUniversity Craigmillar is moving to a new centre location so a large part of this role will be to help the team with this move. This will include:

• To prepare and set-up, with the centre team, the centre space including preparing resources and organising tables and chairs as necessary.

• Moving furniture and building new furniture to furnish the space

• Create  IntoUniversity displays for the centre.

A large part of this role will require lifting of boxes and furniture.  If you would like further information on this (including reasonable adjustments that could be implemented), please contact us.

Additional Responsibilities

• To work with your team to plan and with the opportunity to deliver IntoUniversity programmes, including leading a group of 30 secondary students from the front, working with whole classes of primary-aged children and providing occasional one-to-one support.

• To play an active role in your regional cluster of centres, including sharing resources and supporting a new team member.

• The opportunity to  lead delivery of  IntoUniversity programmes effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.

• To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.

• To champion diversity and inclusion at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion staff responsibilities guide.

• To work with IntoUniversity Centre Leaders to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.

• To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes.

• To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.

• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post. 

• Please note: that there will be times throughout the year when you will be required to travel to London for meetings.

Application deadline: 9:00am Thursday 18th June 2026

Interviews: Thursday 25th June 2026

 

Interim HR Business Partner

Location: Hybrid – London

Salary: £65,000, full time equivalent

MLC Partners are partnering with a highly respected national organisation to recruit an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner.

This is a significant strategic HR leadership opportunity, offering the chance to influence organisational direction, partner with Executive leaders, and drive transformational people initiatives across a complex, values-led environment.

Working closely with Executive Directors and senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, helping to shape workforce strategy, organisational design, talent management, succession planning, leadership development and cultural transformation.

This role combines strategic business partnering with operational leadership and will suit an experienced HR professional who thrives in complex organisations undergoing change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Executive Directors and senior leadership teams to deliver people strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Influence and coach senior leaders to build leadership capability and drive high-performance cultures.
• Lead and support complex employee relations matters, ensuring commercially sound and legally compliant outcomes.
• Drive organisational development initiatives focused on culture, engagement, inclusion and leadership effectiveness.
• Utilise workforce data and people analytics to inform decision-making and identify future workforce risks and opportunities.
• Lead, develop and mentor HR colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performing People function.
• Contribute to wider organisational projects, governance initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.

About You:

• Full CIPD membership and a strong generalist HR background.
• Significant experience operating at senior HR Business Partner level within a large, complex organisation.
• A proven track record of partnering with Executive and Director-level stakeholders.
• Experience leading organisational change, workforce transformation and cultural development programmes.
• Strong employee relations expertise within highly unionised environments.
• Experience using workforce analytics and people data to drive strategic decision-making.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where people are genuinely at the heart of the strategy. You'll have the platform to shape organisational outcomes, influence senior decision-making and contribute to meaningful, long-term transformation.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.

About Us

Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.

By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.

We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.

About the Role

The Operations Coordinator will play a key role across the charity, supporting the smooth running of Learning with Parents’ core functions during a period of growth and enabling the team to effectively deliver our programmes and achieve impact for disadvantaged families. 

In particular, they will assist the Operations team with HR and recruitment processes, providing additional administrative capacity and supporting our finance functions. They will also provide essential administrative support for the Schools team, including supporting with responding parent and teacher queries, maintaining CRM systems and issuing invoices. 

Core areas of responsibility

Financial Systems

• Support with accounting and financial systems, including: monthly reconciliations; paying expenses and invoices; and procurement. 

HR Support

• Support with the recruitment process for staff, interns, work experience and trustees including advertising roles, supporting logistics for interviews, carrying out DBS checks, collecting references and sending unsuccessful applicants feedback.
• Support with HR record keeping, including staff training refreshers, keeping employee details up to date, policy refreshers etc. 
• Support with the onboarding of new staff, including procuring necessary office equipment, setting up new members of staff on platforms and scheduling meetings as necessary.
• Support with the logistics for the annual staff away days and organise termly staff socials. 
• Support the intern and work experience recruitment and support processes.

Programme Support

• Update the schools database and organisations database with the relevant programme information
• Support the Schools Team to deliver timely support for both schools and parents using our programmes through our help desk system, Hubspot 
• Support with the invoicing and contracts for school partners, including supporting the Schools Team with ensuring school invoices are paid
• Provide logistics support with ordering and sending out teddies to schools for Ready teddy
• Support Curriculum team with subtitling videos
• Support Curriculum team with travel logistics from filming 
• Support with any programme admin as directed by the school team.

Administrative Support

• Provide diary management support for the CEO and trustees
• Book travel for staff and external meeting spaces as required.
• Support with trustee meetings and external meetings, including organising travel, booking meeting rooms, organising lunch, minuting meetings.
• Manage all non-school related enquiries coming into the general Learning with Parents inbox and assist with responding to enquiries on HubSpot, as required.
• General administrative support as required.

Office Management

• Ensure office and kitchen resources are replenished as required i.e. printing paper, stationery, tea, coffee. 
• Ensure the office and kitchen are kept clean and tidy. 
• Ensure office equipment and furniture is in good working order and organise repairs and replacements as required.

About You

A successful Operations Coordinator will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact. 

Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience: 

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well as a team and with a range of different stakeholders
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• An understanding of education inequality in the UK
• Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning 
• Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
• Experience in (an) administrative role(s)
• Experience of book-keeping or support with other financial functions.

Our values

Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.

Ambition - We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with

Collaboration - We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together

Exploration - We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work

Innovation - We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress

Integrity - We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency

Supportive environment - We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone

Apply directly on our website

Regional Volunteer Team Lead- Midlands and Yorkshire

CSSC

Remote

£33,000.00

Full-time

Permanent

Membership Organisations

Job description

Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Job description:

Position: Volunteer Team Leader

Location: Remote in Midlands and Yorkshire

Full-time Salary: £33,000 + car

Job Title- Volunteer Team Leader

Department- Regional Hub

Reports to- Head of Change

Grade- Team Leader

Job Purpose

To provide regional team leadership to designated Regional and Area Associations and their volunteers that inspires the delivery of excellent member benefits, sports and leisure events at a local level.

Key accountabilities

• To support volunteers to deliver a regional and local programme that: o Aligns to the CSSC strategy, mission, vision and values o Adheres to operating processes, framework and legislation o Enhances volunteer skills and experiences, celebrates volunteering, and attracts new volunteers to CSSC
• To work collaboratively with the Regional Chair and volunteers to monitor progress in line with their annual plan, attend local meetings and evaluate the delivery of activities and events.
• To foster effective networking and collaboration across the team championing best practices, seeking out new ideas, new ways of doing things, and celebrating success.
• To attract, recruit and induct new volunteers in such a way that they feel confident and can provide an excellent service for our members.
• To help volunteers to meet personal development goals and aspirations, ensuring that key volunteering roles have potential successors, retaining and developing the services and commitment of volunteers with CSSC.

Dimensions

No. of direct reports

0

Total staff overseen

0

Internal contacts

Volunteer Support Team , Events Team, Sports and Physical Activity team, Marketing and  Communications Team

External contacts

Regional and Area Officers, Communications Officers, Event volunteers

1

Person Specification

Personal

effectiveness

Essential

Desirable

Ability to manage and organise time and workload effectively.

Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure

Ability to build and manage strong working relationships.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.

.

Committed to continuous improvement

Skills,

experience & qualifications

Essential

Desirable

• Minimum of 3 years relevant volunteer management experience either in the work place or attained through a relevant qualification.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS word and Excel
• Ability to communicate both through written and verbal
• Full UK driving licence as travel will be required for this role
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in volunteer management

is not essential but may be advantageous.

• A working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems
• Experience with building and working with high performing teams

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Experience:

• Volunteer Management: 3 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary: £47,549
Contract: Permanent – full time
Location: London Hybrid – 1 day a week in Aldgate office
Closing Date: 10 June
Benefits: 5% pension, Access to EAP, opportunity to buy holiday and health cash plan

We are working with a leading disability charity who are looking for a Partnership Development Manager to secure and grow new 6-7 figure corporate partnerships. This new role is a crucial part of the fundraising team, created to unlock bold, sector leading partnerships. If you’re excited by working at pace, creating insight-led, compelling partnership propositions and securing high-profile, national partnerships that drive real change this could be a perfect role for you.

To be successful as the Partnership Development Manager you will need:

• Experience securing six-seven figure long-term corporate partnerships, managing complex pipelines and delivering against income targets
• Demonstrable experience of writing successful and compelling proposals and pitches, tailored to a corporate audience
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

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

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.