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The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (GA) is the central charity that supports its member congregations, ministers and societies in England, Scotland and Wales. Its purpose is to promote free and inquiring religion, through inclusive, free-thinking communities that draw on wisdom from all sources, without doctrine or dogma. Our congregations are autonomous and locally led; the GA is not a hierarchical leadership body, but one that supports and leads alongside our members.
As Britain’s religious culture and context has changed, so have Unitarian communities, and the GA is in a process of adapting to best meet these changing needs.
The purpose of this role
This is a new role, being the operational engine to strengthen the organisation at a time of change. Shifts in the wider Unitarian movement with patterns of innovation, rebuilding, and growth alongside congregational vulnerabilities and closures mean that the GA’s operational function must adapt.
This role would suit someone who is excited to manage governance, systems, and data as strategic enablers in a values-driven organisation, who can drive change while delivering operational excellence.
This is a role with real scope to shape how an organisation that is approaching its centenary works in the years ahead - including how good data, digital systems, and emerging tools can support a small team to make best use of its resources and build capacity for relational work.
The Operations Director will work closely with the Chief Officer, and will be a collaborative and proactive enabler to lead a transition to a future-fit organisation that can better serve its members and have a greater impact.
You don't need to be Unitarian or a person of faith to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and beliefs who are drawn to work within a values-led organisation.
What you’ll be doing
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Strategy & organisational development — Partner closely with the Chief Officer to shape strategy, translate priorities into action, and build the systems that make us resilient.
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Governance, legal & compliance — Serve as Company Secretary, stewarding our transition to CIO and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations with confidence.
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Financial oversight — Ensure financial management arrangements (including outsourced providers) deliver accurate, timely information and sound controls; work with the Honorary Treasurer and external accountants on budgeting, fund oversight and audit support, escalating risks and holding providers to account.
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Systems, data & digital — Lead our information infrastructure, oversee our CRM migration, and champion a culture of good data practice — including thoughtful use of AI where beneficial.
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People & HR — Line manage two team members and keep our HR and supplier relationships running smoothly, with care and clarity.
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Unitarian relationships — Nurture collaborative relationships with key Unitarian bodies from an operational perspective, including governance support for affiliated organisations.
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Events & communications — Take operational ownership of the Annual Meeting and ensure the infrastructure behind our communications is solid and reliable.
See the attached job description for more details.
What core skills and experience you’ll have
Essential:
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Senior operations leadership experience in a purpose-led or membership organisation, with a track record of building capacity through periods of organisational change.
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Experience leading complex organisational change and systems transformation, including the people dimensions of change.
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Experience managing contracted delivery of services by third parties
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Financial literacy sufficient to own management accounts, lead a budgeting process, and act as a critical friend to trustees on financial governance.
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Must be comfortable interrogating financial information and holding external providers to account; accountancy qualification not required
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Experience of leading the implementation or significant improvement of CRM, financial management, or other organisational systems — including managing migration risk
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Experience of people management, and good HR / employment practice
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Substantial experience of charity governance and compliance
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Solid working knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission requirements, including the ability to advise senior colleagues and trustees with confidence
Desirable:
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Experience of property or building management, including leases, tenancy relationships, and facilities oversight
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Experience of a CIO conversion or similar legal restructuring of a charity
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Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
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Experience of working in a faith, membership, or congregational context
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Company secretarial experience
Please note: We've listed essentials and desirables in good faith, but we know no one is the finished article. If you bring the right values, approach, and most of the experience, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
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JOB TITLE: Operations Director
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LOCATION: Central London (Essex Hall, WC2) and home-based hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in the office.
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WORKING HOURS: Full-time 35 hours a week. Part-time applications (min. 4 days a week) considered.
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SALARY: £55,000 per annum
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START DATE: ASAP
Our benefits package includes
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30 days holiday, plus English bank holidays
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Workplace pension scheme (7% Employer contribution)
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Staff support budget for personal development and wellbeing
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Membership of financial wellbeing programme (Maji)
Apply for the position of Operations Director
Please submit a cover letter and CV via the link below to make an application.
In your cover letter, we would like to understand what it is that has drawn you to this role, what it is about the General Assembly’s work that resonates with you and what experience you have of implementing organisational change.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026, 23:59 BST.
Our initial first stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. These interviews will be in person at our Head Office, Essex Hall, in Central London and we will reimburse travel expenses (standard class public transport).
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a final video interview taking place week commencing 27th July 2026.
Please keep these dates free and be aware that there will be a short notice period before each interview.
The interview process will include a prepared task, and you'll be given plenty of time in advance to work on it - we want to see your thinking, not test you under pressure.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the interview process, please just let us know - we're happy to help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key coordinating role within Carers Support West Sussex, supporting services that focus on specific caring roles, being mental health, dementia, learning disability, neurodiversity, and drug and alcohol.
Working closely with senior managers, you will bring leadership, structure and oversight to a varied and fast-paced role—coordinating multiple workstreams, supporting a team of Specialist Leads, and ensuring services are consistently high quality, well organised and responsive to what carers need.
A key part of the role is overseeing the delivery of grant-funded projects, ensuring they are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to a high standard.
You will thrive in this role if you are an experienced manager who enjoys keeping things organised, managing competing priorities and helping others to deliver high-quality work. Your ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively will ensure that insight from carers and partners translates into meaningful, accessible support.
This is an exciting hybrid role with a mix of working from home and attendance at countywide events and partnerships, offering the opportunity to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation committed to improving outcomes for unpaid carers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support a team of Specialist Leads to deliver high-quality carer services
- Oversee delivery across key areas (mental health, dementia, learning disability & neurodiversity, drug & alcohol)
- Lead coordination of grant-funded activities, ensuring delivery is on track and well organised
- Work with partner organisations (e.g. health, social care and VCSE) to progress joint activity and ensure actions are followed through.
- Support reporting and monitoring to demonstrate impact
About You
- Experienced manager, confident leading and supporting others
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and workstreams
- Strong communicator with a collaborative approach
- Proactive and solution-focused
- Committed to improving outcomes for unpaid carers
Please refer to the Job Description in the Recruitment Pack to see the full list of responsibilities and person specification
Appointments are subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service.
A local charity team of staff and volunteers, working with and for family and friend carers.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Lead to join our Central Services team at Enable!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Gym Membership
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Based: Staff Yard, Battersea Park
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Per Annum (Depending on Experience)
Contract: 6 Months - Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Onsite
Role Overview:
The HR Lead will be responsible for embedding a consistent, robust, and proactive compliance culture across the HR team. This will ensure all HR practices, policies, and processes meet legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards, while also being practical, scalable, and aligned with business objectives whilst also providing hands-on support to the wider HR function on complex employee relations matters, organisation change, and operational HR activities.
Key Objectives/Responsibilities
Strengthen HR Compliance Framework:
- Review and assess current HR policies, procedures, and practices against legal and regulatory requirements.
- Identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies.
- Develop and implement an updated HR compliance framework.
HR Capability & Advisory Support:
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR colleagues and managers, providing practical, risk-based guidance that balances legal compliance with business needs.
- Build HR capability by upskilling colleagues on key compliance areas, including employment law, data protection, safeguarding, and right to work.
- Develop and share practical guidance, toolkits, and decision-making frameworks to support consistent and compliant HR practice.
- Partner on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and investigations.
- Coach HR colleagues and managers to support fair, consistent, and legally sound decision-making.
- Support organisational change, including restructures, consultations, and policy implementation.
- Contribute to HR projects and service improvements, embedding compliance into operational delivery.
Enhance Risk Management and Audit Readiness:
- Establish clear audit trails and documentation standards.
- Develop internal compliance monitoring mechanisms (e.g. audits, checklists, dashboards).
- Ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
Strengthen Employee Relations Compliance:
- Ensure consistent and compliant handling of disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations.
- Reduce risk of legal challenge through improved processes and documentation.
Systems and Data:
- Use HR systems to support compliance tracking (e.g. mandatory training, right to work, certifications).
- Improve reporting on compliance metrics and risks by creating HR dashboards to report to service leads through to board.
Key Deliverables:
- Compliance gap analysis report with prioritised action plan
- Updated suite of HR policies and procedures
- Standardised templates, toolkits, and guidance documents
- HR compliance training programme and materials
- Compliance monitoring framework (including KPIs and reporting dashboards)
- Audit-ready documentation processes
- Final project report including outcomes, risks, and recommendations
Success Measures:
- Reduction in compliance-related risks and incidents
- Positive internal or external audit outcomes
- Increased HR team confidence and capability (measured via feedback)
- Full policy review cycle implemented
- Clear and accessible compliance resources in place
Desirable:
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent senior-level experience).
- Experience in the charity, public sector or community‑focused organisations.
- Exposure to organisational restructures, TUPE or large‑scale change programmes.
- Experience with HRIS implementation or optimisation.
- Coaching or facilitation skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Digital Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of The Children’s Trust’s digital communications. Working closely with the Digital Manager and wider Marketing and Communications team, the postholder will help ensure our website, email marketing and other digital activity are engaging, accessible, user-focused and aligned with organisational priorities and brand guidelines.
The role will support the day-to-day management of the charity’s websites maintaining high-quality, up-to-date content with a strong user experience, alongside contributing to integrated marketing and communications activity through digital channels, including email and paid digital support. Using analytics and insight, the Digital Officer will help monitor performance, identify opportunities for optimisation and support data-driven decision making to enhance reach, engagement and user journeys.
This role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of digital best practice, who can work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively while contributing to the ongoing development of The Children’s Trust’s digital presence.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
Website management
- Support the day-to-day running of the charity’s websites, managing updates from across the organisation and ensuring continuous improvement and development of content, layout and structure.
- Support the Digital Manager to work with teams across the charity to ensure all website content is fresh, up-to-date and in line with our key messages, style and tone of voice.
- Support Digital Manager with ensuring websites are compliant, secure, accessible, user-friendly and aligned to brand, communications and organisational objectives.
- Produce content that complies with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 – Level AA) and help promote web accessibility throughout the Organisation.
- Build and maintain online forms, e.g. donations, event entries and data capture.
Campaigns and email marketing
- Assist the Digital Manager and Senior Marketing Manager with paid digital activity on small scale campaigns, covering areas such as paid social and Google ads or search campaigns and boosted posts.
- Contribute to marketing and communications plans for campaigns and projects.
- Support with review and delivery of email communications produced across the organisation to ensure they meet brand and best practice guidelines.
- Support with the creation and management of email communications using DotDigital.
- Optimise performance through A/B testing, segmentation and analytics.
- Collaborate with the Digital Manager to support and ensure effective targeting, segmentation and retargeting in our email marketing and paid campaigns.
- Support Digital Manager with the day-to-day running and long-term development of our Google Grants account and campaigns.
- Identify opportunities to improve reach, engagement and supporter retention.
Wednesday 29th July and Thursday 30th July
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community and Events Fundraiser - Events Fundraiser
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
At My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It’s just underfunded.
Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND
As our Events Fundraiser you will be crucial to achieving this. We’re looking for a passionate fundraiser who can turn local energy, events, and ideas into real impact.
You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for mass participation fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in relationship building with some fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people’s lives.
Job Description
The post holder will be the first point of contact and lead for third party mass participation activities and work within the fundraising team on other events as needed to assist in the delivery of our events programme. The broad responsibilities will be:
- Plan and oversee our growing third-party mass participation programme, alongside the Senior Manager
- Own the stewardship plans for everyone joining Team Doddie in one of these events, to make sure they love every minute of their challenge
- Build and maintaining strong fundraising relationships
- Work with our mass participation participants to help them achieve their fundraising targets.
- Help with the delivery and development of an exciting and busy events programme.
Key Responsibilities
Supporter-facing
- Providing outstanding supporter care as the key contact for fundraising event enquiries at the Foundation.
- Building strong networks and relationships with supporters to increase long term repeat support.
- Ensuring Foundation stewardship processes are followed throughout the supporter journey.
- Attending events to represent My Name’5 Doddie Foundation when appropriate.
- Deliver various event projects across the UK including but not limited to our presence at Great North Run, Edinburgh Marathon, Leeds Marathon and Loch Ness Marathon.
Operational
- Manage and maintain all mass participation registration platforms.
- Working with the Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager to organise and deliver our presence at various non-mass participation events e.g. Melrose 7s
- Help with the creation of marketing plans for our events programme.
- Work with the Fundraising Administrator to create and send fundraising packs in a timely manner.
- Maintaining the Foundation’s supporter database and keeping their details up to date.
- Maintaining the fundraising calendar of activities and tasks.
- Create detailed event plans and conduct risk assessments.
- Set up and de-rig event equipment.
Supporter and Internal Comms
- Work with Communications team to co-ordinate regular social media activity and PR stories.
- Actively seek new third-party event opportunities for the Foundation.
- Work with our third-party suppliers and maintain good relationships with them.
- Ensure the CRM system is updated to maximise learning and supporter experience.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in fundraising and/or event delivery.
- Experience using fundraising platforms e.g JustGiving, Enthuse, Give As You Live.
- Driver’s licence and access to a car.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in use of Office 365 including Excel and Word.
- Experience using customer/donor databases.
- Experience in a customer service role.
- Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
- Experience working in a busy, diverse team.
- Effective at building relationships with people
- Natural problem solver with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Comfortable to work with minimal supervision, but as part of a team.
- Professional and hard-working team member with a positive and collaborative work ethic.
- Desire to learn and develop a career in fundraising.
Salary – £27k-£32k
Duration – Full-time – 2 years fixed term
Annual Leave – 25 days (plus 8 days bank holiday)
Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend work will be required.
Location – Flexible. Hybrid if near to Edinburgh, but home-based also considered
About My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
Our vision is a world free of MND. We will leave no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal as we fund, guide and enable the smartest, most efficient MND research to catalyse a cure for motor neuron disease.
Since we were founded in 2017, we have committed over £23.5 million to world class MND research, funding dozens of research projects across our four funding programmes. This is only possibly through the generosity and determination of our supporters.
We are My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and we're absolutely committed to our goal: A World Free of MND



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
14 hours per week | Home based with regular travel across Fenland
Salary: SCP 25-29 (£36,363-£39,862 per annum FTE)
Fixed term until 31 March 2027 or the return of the substantive postholder, whichever is sooner
Do you believe communities have a vital role to play in improving health and wellbeing?
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead our Fenland Community Cancer Champions project during a period of maternity cover.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer by working alongside volunteers, community groups, health organisations and local partners to improve awareness of cancer, reduce barriers to support and strengthen community networks across Fenland.
About the role
As Fenland Community Cancer Champion Project Manager, you will coordinate the delivery of a community-based cancer awareness project that empowers local people with information, promotes wellbeing and helps tackle health inequalities.
The role combines project management, partnership working and community development. You will:
- Coordinate project delivery, monitoring budgets, activities and outcomes
- Support and motivate volunteers and project staff
- Build strong relationships with health, care and voluntary sector partners
- Oversee project monitoring, reporting and CRM systems
- Produce reports, case studies and communications content
- Contribute to the long-term development and sustainability of the project
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of coordinating projects within a community, health, voluntary or public sector setting
- Experience of supporting volunteers and building partnerships
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting data
- An understanding of community-based approaches to improving health and wellbeing
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Experience of health-related projects, working with underserved communities, CRM systems or funding development would be an advantage.
Why join Cambridgeshire ACRE?
Established in 1924, Cambridgeshire ACRE works alongside rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help local people create positive, lasting change.
We offer:
- Flexible home-based working
- Working from home allowance
- Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing support, training and professional development
- A friendly and supportive team environment
How to apply
Please visit the attached recruitment pack and job description, then submit your application as requested.
Closing date: 8.00am, 20 July 2026
Interview date: 5 August 2026
Cambridgeshire ACRE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead trusts and grants fundraising efforts to make a tangible difference by directly funding life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people.
About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
The Role
Position: Trusts and Grants manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Homebased Travel: Occasional travel to the National Training Centre, in Leicestershire to support bespoke donor site visits and quarterly fundraising meetings and some travel to high value giving events.
You will implement Canine Partners’ trusts strategy with the aim of developing relationships to expand the funding base of trusts and grant givers, and increase overall giving. You'll be responsible for the strategic planning, operational management and delivery of trusts and grant funding to achieve significant and sustainable income, ensuring strong engagement with Canine Partners.
What You'll Be Doing
- Create and implement the trust strategy, and set income and expenditure targets in conjunction with the High Value Giving Manager and Head of Fundraising
- Identify, secure and lead the development and management of a range of significant high value relationships with trusts and grant givers.
- Inspire existing and prospective supporters to engage with and support Canine Partners’ work, through proactive and extensive networking.
- Ensure all trust supporters receive exemplary stewardship and supporter care that meets and exceeds their expectations.
- Be responsible for developing internal and external relationships, and represent Canine Partners at the highest levels to develop engagement and interest.
- Engage specialist and/or senior level internal support where necessary, to gather information and prepare high level propositions to potential funders.
About You
- Strong experience in trust and foundation fundraising, proven track record in securing five and six figure gifts
- Proven experience in managing relationships with external supporters
- Significant experience in developing funding proposals and innovative cases for support
- Accomplished communicator able to build relationships at all levels
- Ability to construct written reports and manage and analyse data on CRM systems
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
Closing date: 26th July 2026
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
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We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.



Senior Supervising Social Worker
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Job Title - Senior Supervising Social Worker
Homebased (travel across Dorset and the South Coast )
£22,697 per annum + £450 Home Working Allowance per annum + £900 OOH allowance per annum (once on the rota) + £300 OOH referral allowance per annum
21 hours per week | Permanent | 3 Days - (Monday + 2 days other days)
Why Join TACT?
- Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)
- 97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here
- Not-for-profit – every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff
- Children’s voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.
- Flexible homeworking from day one
- Trauma-informed, values-led organisation
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time post)
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service.
- 55p per mile business mileage
- Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice)
- Family-friendly & flexible working policies
- Volunteer days
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
- Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan
- Help@Hand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support)
- Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days
- Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments
- Regular team wellbeing & connection events
Training & Career Development
- Excellent learning & development programme
- Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice
- Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways
- Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education)
The Role
You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children.
- Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes consistent in line with TACT policies.
- Undertaking Form F assessments where needed.
- To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, which will include the delivery of training.
- Developing the service and supporting colleagues.
- Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems.
- Participating in Out of Hours Service.
As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed toward supporting our children. For this reason, we can only consider applicants from the location mentioned above.
The successful candidate will be required to work on Monday as one of the 3 working days. The other 2 working days can be discussed with the hiring managers during the recruitment process.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate social work qualification
- Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
- A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
- Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
- Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
- Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
- Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars
- Enhanced DBS / PVG (processed by TACT)
Travel
- Homebased role
- Monthly face-to-face meetings in London area
- Additional travel for training, team and carer events
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Monday, 20th July 2026 (midnight)
- Interviews: Tuesday, 4th August 2026 (Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.
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The Bishop of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a Chaplain to assist and enrich his ministry, in particular by praying for him and with him, and by enabling his pastoral support of clergy and lay leaders across the Diocese. The Chaplain will act as secretary to the Bishop's Senior Staff Team (BSST).
The successful applicant will be joyful and hopeful, generous and kindhearted, unafraid of failure and energised by challenge. Theological ability and administrative efficiency will be required, and considerable resources of patience.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with adult and child barring.
The Church Commissioners, on behalf of the Bishop of Sheffield, is seeking a Chaplain to to support and enable his ministry across the Diocese of Sheffield.
This is a unique and deeply rewarding role at the heart of diocesan life combining pastoral care, liturgical leadership, strategic support, and trusted companionship in ministry. Working closely with Bishop Pete, you will help him live out his calling to lead the diocese prayerfully, joyfully and collaboratively as we pursue our shared vision: Renewed! Released! Rejuvenated! by 2032.
The Bishop's Chaplain plays a central part in supporting the Bishop's apostolic ministry helping him to lead in mission, preside over the sacramental life of the diocese, and offer pastoral care to clergy and lay leaders. You will work closely with the Bishop, the Bishop of Doncaster, the Dean, Archdeacons, and the Bishop's Senior Staff Team, sharing in the oversight and flourishing of the diocese.
Based at Bishopscroft, Snaithing Lane, Sheffield, you will be part of a small, warm and collaborative team alongside the Senior PA and Administrative Assistant. The role is varied, fast-paced and relational, requiring wisdom, discretion, theological depth and a joyful commitment to the life of the Church. The role involves regular contact with clergy, lay leaders, diocesan staff and civic partners, and includes Sunday parish ministry as required.
The post-holder will be a priest of the Church of England, or of a church in full communion with it. (S)he will conduct worship on behalf of the Bishop and preside at all sacraments appropriate to the Church of England. This post has attached to it an occupational requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with Adult and Child Barred Lists check (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
Working Hours - The expectation is of a similar time commitment as a parish priest. As a general rule, the Chaplain will be expected to share in morning worship outside office hours, and to keep office hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with a break for lunch. There is an expectation of some work, and ministry being exercised, outside office hours. There will be some evening commitments. The rest day is generally a Friday or Saturday. On Sundays, the Chaplain will usually be expected to be available to take services and preach where needed.
Responsibilities
Strategic
- Support the Bishop in delivering diocesan mission priorities, especially around clergy recruitment, induction and development.
- Help the Bishop remain focused on long-term strategic goals, offering perspective, encouragement and clarity.
- Represent the Bishop at meetings, events and parish visits as required.
Liturgical
- Lead and oversee worship and prayer within the Bishop's office and Senior Staff Team.
- Plan and support diocesan services including confirmations, institutions, ordinations and cathedral events.
- Prepare bespoke prayers and liturgies for civic and ecclesiastical occasions.
- Preach and preside in parishes across the diocese, particularly during vacancies or clergy absence.
Pastoral & Administrative
- Be a trusted confidant to the Bishop, offering pastoral support, theological insight and honest challenge.
- Serve as secretary to the Bishop's Senior Staff Team and other key meetings.
- Act as the Bishop's primary point of contact with clergy and lay leaders, managing correspondence and identifying pastoral needs.
- Oversee clergy processes, including MDRs, clergy status letters, safeguarding training records, PTO lists, and clergy files.
- Support the Senior PA in ensuring the Bishop is fully briefed for all engagements.
Legal & Safeguarding
- Oversee Clergy Discipline Measure administration and clergy grievance processes.
- Act as first point of contact for safeguarding matters within the Bishop's Office, liaising with the DSO and attending Core Groups.
- Work with the Diocesan Registrar on legal matters including licences, pastoral reorganisation and benefice suspensions.
- Serve as the Bishop's Data Protection Compliance Officer, ensuring DPA 2018 compliance.
We are looking for someone who:
- Works with wisdom, good humour, emotional intelligence and steadfast hope.
- Relates well across diverse ages, cultures, personalities and theological traditions.
- Is flexible, organised and able to manage competing demands with calmness and clarity.
- Is pastorally sensitive, resilient and able to support others through demanding seasons.
- Writes to a high standard and is confident with digital tools and systems.
- Is liturgically fluent - comfortable with both traditional and contemporary worship.
- Has a passion for evangelism, discipleship and the growth of the Church.
- Understands safeguarding as the responsibility of all and can follow due process confidently.
- Holds a full driving licence.
Experience of Church of England structures, Canons and Measures, or vacancy processes is desirable, but not essential - the ability to learn quickly is.
Application Process: Do ensure you attach your CV and provide a cover letter setting out why you are applying for this role. You will want to outline how you meet each of the elements of the person specification, drawing on gifts, skills, knowledge and experience from your previous career, both before and after ordination, responsibilities held and relevant interests. You will also want to set out your thoughts about how you will take forward some of the challenges and issues set out in the role specification.
For more information, please contact: Wendy Whitfield, Senior PA to the Bishop of Sheffield
Closing date for applications is 16 July 2026 at midday (noon): Shortlisting will take place on Saturday 18 July. If you have not been invited to interview by 31 July, you have been unsuccessful in your application on this occasion.
Interviews will be held on 12 August 2026 in person. If you are shortlisted and invited to interview and are on annual leave, provision will be made to interview w/c 24 August 2026.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



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Position: Finance & Operations Manager
- Working hours & Location: 2.5 days per week (20 hours) including both in-person hours in Norwich (Monday and Wednesday) and home working- we do offer some flexbility with the hours in office.
- Responsible for: Working with the Charity Director to ensure all financial and operational services are professional managed and organised.
- Type of Contract: Permanent role. The post is available for start in August 2026.
- Holiday entitlement: Paid annual leave (includes Bank holiday entitlement) is 14 days a year (28 days FTE)
- Special considerations: Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and to receiving suitable job references. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
At English+, our mission is to empower people for whom English is not a first language, to build strong community connections, integrate into local life, and access opportunities within the UK job market. We provide inclusive services to individuals of all faiths and none, without prejudice or discrimination.
Each year, we support several hundred students through our free, weekly English classes, welcoming learners from over 40 nationalities. Our work is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers, whose commitment is essential to delivering our services. In partnership with local churches, we provide a safe and supportive environment to learn English and understand local culture, alongside a wide range of activities that build confidence, strengthen community connections, and promote health, well-being, and integration.
The ‘+’ represents the additional support we offer to help students successfully navigate life in the UK, much of which is delivered in collaboration with a strong network of other service providers across Norfolk. As a small, local charity, we are agile and responsive- able to quickly adapt our lessons, courses, and services to meet the evolving needs of those we serve.
As Finance and Operations Manager, you will play a central role in our organisation- contributing to strategic decision-making while enabling frontline staff to deliver high-quality services. You will help ensure English+ remains financially secure, maintains strong donor relationships, and continues to be a leading community-based ESOL provider in Norfolk.
This role has an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be an active Christian and to be prepared to lead staff and others in prayer times and work with churches.
What you will be working on:
- Working closely with the Charity Director and Trustees, you will develop and manage the charity’s financial strategy, including setting annual budgets and producing quarterly management accounts with clear spend-versus-budget reporting. You will liaise with external accountants to prepare year-end accounts and take responsibility for day-to-day financial operations, including payroll and maximising Gift Aid income.
- In partnership with the Charity Director, you will help secure the organisation’s financial sustainability by preparing funding bids, monitoring programme finances, and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation.
- You will also support the Charity Director and Trustees with staff recruitment, drafting contracts and job descriptions, and overseeing leave and timesheet processes.
- Working with the Charity Director and Support Manager, you will help ensure that policies and procedures are robust, up to date, and aligned with operational needs, contributing to policy development, updates, and risk assessments.
- In addition, you will manage and report on key data relating to students, volunteers, and donors, producing management information and contributing to both the Charity Commission Annual Report and the English+ annual report.
- As part of a collaborative team, you will also help plan and deliver events such as the Summer Programme and seasonal activities. Given the nature of a small organisation, there may occasionally be opportunities to support wider activities, including assisting with classes where needed.
This role is for you if you have:
- Excellent financial, administrative, and organisational skills, and are a self-motivated, highly organised team player who can manage your workload independently with minimal supervision.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable, maintaining a caring yet professional approach, thinking creatively under pressure, and responding calmly to unexpected changes.
- Strong IT skills and a clear, concise writing style, with the ability to produce high-quality funding applications, reports, policies, and staff documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a genuine commitment to equality, and the ability to engage empathetically with people from diverse backgrounds.
- A positive, proactive attitude, a creative mindset, and strong problem-solving abilities, with enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a small, fast-paced, and evolving charity.
- A clear commitment to the mission of English+ and a willingness to actively support and promote the organisation’s faith-based ethos.
English+ is a charity offering free English classes and activities, helping adults build confidence, build friendships and integrate in UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Communications has responsibility for Ubele’s internal and external communications and digital activities in support of our strategic aims as well as oversight of communications across special projects. Central to the Head of Communications’ role is responsibility for:
- Leading on delivery of Ubele’s Communications Strategy, public and internal communications with key audiences and stakeholders via various channels, especially Ubele’s website, email communications, social media and printed materials. With support where needed, leading the delivery of a small number of annual and special events, working alongside colleagues and partners.
- A crucial part of the role is working successfully with external partners, special projects comms teams, contractors and consultants to deliver on our communications objectives.
- Reporting to the COO and working closely with other senior leaders across departments to fulfil Ubele’s strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities/duties:
- Oversight of all external communications activity relating to the work of the organisation, including websites, email newsletters and social media.
- Oversight and management of the Creative Coordinator to effectively boost engagement and grow the organisation's social media channels.
- Guide and support the strategy that manages the creative outputs of the organisation across all projects and interests.
- Managing the organisation’s websites, ensuring content is correct and up to date, developing new webpages, functionalities and layouts as required, with support from an external website developer as needed.
- Working closely with the Hub leads and programme managers to publicise training opportunities, events, funding programmes, and wider Ubele activities across the organisation’s communication channels.
- Leading on cross-organisation conversations and convening cross-organisational groups to develop and coordinate a pipeline of content for blogs and case studies.
- Working with Hub Leads and our external PR support team (where relevant) to produce press releases including drafting quotes on behalf of the Leadership Team and coordinating the sign-off processes.
- Dealing with inbound press enquiries and crisis management comms with relevant support.
- Working with Hub Leads and our external PR support team (where relevant) to produce press releases including drafting quotes on behalf of the Leadership Team and coordinating the sign-off processes.
- Dealing with inbound press enquiries and crisis management comms with relevant support.
Brand and marketing
- Ensuring consistent use of Ubele’s brand across internal and external print and digital channels.
- Managing the design, print and distribution (as appropriate) of branded print and digital media, such as stationery, templates, invitations, leaflets and publications.
- Leading on brand guidelines, ensuring that they are adopted correctly across the organisation. Providing training and guidance to staff, teams and external partners on the correct use of the brand.
- Working with Hub leads and Creative Coordinator to manage sub-brands of Ubele projects and programmes and ensure that these are reflected in the organisation’s brand guidelines.
Planning & Delivery
- Deliver the communications strategy which will be set ahead of each financial year in line with the organisation’s wider strategic objectives by the organisation’s Management Board and Hub leads.
- Lead and advise on the key narratives, the best modes of communication and how to best reach our target audiences.
- Provide advice and guidance on communications to the Leadership Team, including on crisis communications and reputational risk management with support of PR freelancers.
- Setting and managing a communications calendar, supporting external-facing activities across Ubele’s work.
- Advise Ubele’s senior leaders on how activities including leadership training, provision of funding, social investment programmes, and various events might be publicised and communicated.
- Participate in internal strategy meetings, including reporting on Communications at the monthly staff team and leadership team meetings and, where required, at the Management Board meeting.
- Maintain strong working relationships with key sector contacts, especially Communications Leads at partner organisations.
Events
- Attend and/or coordinate Ubele’s presence at external events (sometimes out of normal office hours) relating to ongoing relationships (e.g. GLA or sector events)
- Organise and/or support the delivery of special events as required
- Support Programme Managers as required to deliver events (both in-person and digital) leveraging our pool of freelance events support where necessary.
- Support teams with media enquiries, ensuring that relevant team members are supported in public speaking events.
Line management
- Will be line managed by new Chief Operating Officer
- Oversee and manage the work of the Creative Coordinator
- Collaborate with the Lead Designer, our PR agency and our pool of freelance professionals.
General
- Other tasks, commensurate with the post, that senior leadership may deem appropriate (including occasional support for work that cuts across other areas of Ubele’s work).
- To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.
- To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.
- To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.
- Ensure that the Ubele Initiative’s internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. The postholder will treat as confidential any information that could be deemed personal, private or sensitive and will comply with the organisation's GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in senior communications roles with responsibility for developing and delivering communications strategies.
- Managing internal and external communications across multiple channels, including websites, email marketing, social media, media relations and print publications.
- Creating and delivering high-quality communications campaigns that increase engagement with a range of audiences.
- Managing organisational websites using content management systems (CMS).
- Developing engaging written content for a variety of audiences, including press releases, newsletters, reports, web content and social media.
- Experience of managing organisational branding and ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines.
- Planning and promoting events through integrated communications activity.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders to provide strategic communications advice.
- Experience of working within the voluntary, community, charity or social enterprise sector.
- Experience of communications within an organisation focused on racial equity, community development or social inclusion.
- Experience of working with diverse community stakeholders and underrepresented groups
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of communications planning, stakeholder engagement and audience development.
- Knowledge of digital communications, social media platforms, email marketing and website management.
- Understanding of media relations and reputation management.
- Knowledge of the policy and funding landscape affecting Black and minoritised communities in the UK.
- Knowledge of current communications trends and best practice across the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and how these influence communications practice.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, engaging copy.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to think strategically while delivering operational communications activity.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate communications performance and use insight to improve outcomes.
- High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft 365 and communications platforms such as Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress (or similar CMS) and social media management tools.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgement.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
Personal Qualities
- Passion for community development, social justice and reducing inequalities.
- Collaborative, inclusive and relationship-focused approach.
- Creative, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong commitment to Ubele Initiative's values and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Impact and Learning Manager
37.5 hours per week (full time)
£45K per annum
Fixed Term 12 months with possibility of extension subject to funding
About YBI
We are the global leader in youth entrepreneurship. For over 25 years we’ve combined global influence with local knowledge and experience.
We are the only global organisation dedicated to youth entrepreneurship and combine global influence with local knowledge and experience. All work with young people is delivered by and designed in consultation with local experts and organisations, enabling us to successfully deliver global programmes with bespoke solutions in varied contexts.
Our model enables us to deliver a wide range of solutions that span geographies, respond to thematic priorities and evolve with new technologies and fresh challenges.
The Role
We are looking for an Impact and Learning Manager.
The core purpose of the role is to manage YBI’s impact measurement, coordinate programme monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), strengthen data quality and generate actionable insights that inform organisational decision-making.
You will also support the delivery of member engagement initiatives, learning activities, communities of practice, and member experience evaluation, helping to ensure excellent experience in the network.
Please view the full job description and person specification, by clicking on the link below to download the document.
How to apply
- Please review the job description and person specification first.
- Please submit your CV (maximum 2 x A4) and cover letter.
- You must ensure that these documents clearly demonstrate the expertise, skills, experience and competencies required for this role as they will be used to shortlist you.
- Closing date is midnight 15th July 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be considering applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert sooner.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application as YBI is not a sponsoring organisation.
The Interview Process
- We will have a panel interviews online – dates TBC as interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a work sample/skills test in line with the requirements of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure your CV and cover letter clearly demonstrate the expertise, skills, experience and
competencies required for this role as they will be used to shortlist you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Ipswich Project Manager: Social Action
Location: Ipswich. Homebased with travel across Suffolk
Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term
Hours: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £17,000 pa (£30,000 FTE pro rata)
DBS/PVG: DBS Basic
Job Family: 3
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.
Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.
We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
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We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
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We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
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We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
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We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
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We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Job purpose:
The Ipswich Project Manager is the primary people and operational leader for delivery staff within the Ipswich Social Action team, part of the wider social action portfolio at Volunteering Matters. The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of social action programmes in the Ipswich area that enable individuals and communities to speak up, influence change, and take collective action on issues that matter to them.
This is a time limited role with a strong emphasis on establishing new project delivery and maintaining and developing existing delivery and practice within the team. This will involve building a clear understanding of new and existing delivery models, supporting the integration of staff and projects into the new programme delivery, and identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities to develop further prospective delivery going forward. A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to integrate all local activity into the#iwill Movement Town of Social Action work, and maximising opportunities to develop social action across all age groups. The postholder will also work closely with local funders and delivery partners to ensure they are fully engaged and involved in local program planning and delivery.
The role does not hold direct budget responsibility or lead a single programme. Instead, it provides strong people management, operational oversight, task management, and compliance leadership, alongside generating insight and recommendations to shape the future development of social action across the Town of Social Action.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
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Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
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Unlimited Annual Leave
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Employee Pension scheme
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Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced sick and family leave.
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Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
We welcome applications from everyone, but please note that if we receive an extremely large number of responses, we may close this advert early to fully consider applications. We encourage you to apply promptly so you don’t miss the opportunity to join our community.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. You can contact us directly by emailing and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.



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Drive meaningful change for disabled children while building your career in corporate partnerships. This role offers the chance to secure major new business partnerships that directly fund life-changing equipment for children who need it most.
Location: Remote with 3 days in the office per month
About Newlife
As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll drive sustainable income growth through acquiring new corporate partners and managing existing supporters. This role focuses heavily on proactive business development, working with our stock donation team to identify, approach and secure new corporate supporters.
New Business Development:
- Develop and deliver a corporate new business strategy to secure significant income growth
- Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners aligned with Newlife's mission
- Build and manage a strong pipeline across retail, logistics, manufacturing, professional services and consumer brands
- Generate opportunities through networking, outreach, referrals, events and LinkedIn engagement
- Lead on preparing tailored pitches, proposals and presentations
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings with senior decision-makers including CSR, ESG, HR, marketing and executive teams
Partnership Types:
- Charity of the Year
- Strategic partnerships
- Cause-related marketing
- Employee fundraising
- Sponsorship and payroll giving
- Corporate volunteering
- Gifts in kind
Account Management:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate partners to maximise long-term value
- Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management
- Create impactful partnership plans and reports demonstrating social impact
- Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships through multi-year agreements
Performance Management:
- Deliver agreed income and KPI targets for corporate fundraising
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting
- Monitor ROI and ensure partnerships deliver strong value
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, business development or account management
- Strong track record of securing new business and achieving income or revenue targets
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Confident presenter with strong written proposal and pitch-writing abilities
- Commercially aware with ability to identify mutually beneficial partnership opportunities
- Highly organised with strong pipeline and project management skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
- Passionate about improving outcomes for disabled children
Essential Skills:
- Strategic thinking and communication
- Negotiation and relationship management
- Resilience and persistence
- Commercial awareness and collaboration
- Initiative and creativity
Desirable:
- Charity sector experience
- Knowledge of CSR, ESG and corporate giving trends
- Experience using CRM databases such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge or Donorflex
- Existing network of corporate contacts
If you're ready to build meaningful partnerships that change children's lives while advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission.
The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.




