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Refugee Resettlement Manager M518

Salary - Grade MGT 2 - £45,091 to £48,226

Term: Fixed Term until 31 December 2026

Working Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026

We are on the lookout for a passionate individual who wants to help us make a difference to local communities here in Charnwood, Leicestershire.

The Council is recruiting for a Refugee Resettlement Manager.

In this role you will lead the Refugee Resettlement team and work with a range of partner services to ensure the delivery of high-quality and effective refugee resettlement services, including advice, integration and support, to enable refugees to achieve required outcomes and live independently in the UK.

We are looking for a committed individual with strong organisation, communication and partnership working skills, experience of staff and service management, and experience of delivering refugee resettlement or related services.

The position is due to become available on 1st July 2026 and end on 31st December 2026, with potential for extension to 31st March 2027.

Please note - the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact Katie Moore, Head of Strategic Housing.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service) inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting our website.

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.  It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

No agencies please.

Ydych chi’n barod i wneud gwahaniaeth fel Hyfforddwr Ymgysylltu ag Ysgolion dwyieithog? Byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych chi! 

Anna Freud is seeking a bilingual (Welsh and English) Schools Engagement Trainer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Please note: there will be substantial onsite work in schools in Wales, although you will also work remotely, with the occasional visit our London office (travel expenses covered).

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. This is a fantastic opportunity join a passionate, multidisciplinary team working on a ground-breaking evidence-based project funded by the Welsh Government.

What you’ll do

You will develop and deliver high‑quality mental health and wellbeing training, in Welsh and English, to school staff across Wales, including leading the Strategies for Safety and Wellbeing (SSW) programme. You will provide ongoing implementation support to schools, collaborate with colleagues to design evidence‑based learning materials, contribute to Welsh‑language development plans, and deliver training both virtually and in person. Working independently and substantial travel to schools in Wales will be involved (with expenses covered).

What you’ll bring

You will be bilingual (Welsh and English) and demonstrate knowledge of the needs of autistic students and those with social, emotional, or mental health difficulties. The ability to foster safe and supportive learning environments to diverse groups (including education professionals, practitioners and parents/carers and young people) is important for this role.

Essential requirements:

• Postgraduate‑qualified mental health professional and professional accreditation (e.g., HCPC, BACP, BPS, BPC, BABCP).
• Extensive experience supporting children and young people in mental health or leading wellbeing in education settings.
• Written and spoken Welsh and English language skills, with proven ability to design and deliver high‑quality training.
• Confident IT user, including Zoom and Microsoft Office suite (particularly presentation and training interaction tools).
• Strong understanding of UK education and mental health systems, including safeguarding and CYP service pathways.
• Willingness to travel across Wales/UK (including overnight stays) and take most annual leave during school holidays.

Key details

Hours: full-time (35 hours per week): usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 with occasional later finishes.

Salary: £46,789 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite/home working with substantial onsite work schools in Wales). Occasional attendance at our London office will be required: 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

Contract type: fixed-term, until March 2029.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 27 April 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we will close this vacancy early once 50 applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 30 April 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on Friday 8 May and Monday 11 May 2026.

How to apply: visit our careers website to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Job Purpose: Lead delivery of a national climate action programme (BELIEVE in Climate Action), managing cross-sector partnerships, stakeholder engagement and programme operations. Oversee youth-led initiatives and knowledge exchange, while also supporting university teams to deliver the ParliaMentors programme and strengthen student leadership and civic engagement.

• Salary: £40,204 (Band D, Point 3, including London weighting) / £36,501 (Band D, Point 3, elsewhere in the UK)
• Contract: 4.2 years (this is a fixed term contract, linked to the BELIEVE project, ending in September 2030)
• Location: primarily hybrid/remote, open to candidates anywhere in the UK. The project is based in England, so the role will involve regular travel to locations across England, including London.
• Hours: 1 FTE (0.8 FTE can be considered)
• Reporting to: Senior Programme Manager, Youth & Universities
• Start date: 3rd August 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Programme Manager to lead delivery of Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE), an ambitious national initiative at the intersection of climate action, youth leadership and community engagement (3 days per week). This role will also support the delivery of the UN Award winning ParliaMentors project, providing mentoring, training and leadership development opportunities to students across the country, and maintaining strong relationships with University partners (2 days per week).

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex, high-impact programme that connects schools, communities, young people, researchers and policymakers, shaping a more inclusive and effective model of climate action across England. You would be joining a team that has been running impactful projects for 19 years, which centres the voices, needs and potential of young people to bring about change.

The BELIEVE project

BELIEVE in Climate Action (BELIEVE) is an ambitious and innovative national programme led by the Faith & Belief Forum in partnership with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Together, we are building a bold new model for climate action, one that connects grassroots communities, young leaders, researchers and policymakers through collaboration, co-learning and shared purpose.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead a pioneering, cross-sector initiative that is reshaping how climate action happens in England. BELIEVE operates at the intersection of community engagement, youth leadership and policy influence, requiring strategic oversight, strong partnership management and the ability to navigate complexity across local, regional and national contexts.

BELIEVE is also a platform for sector leadership. It offers the opportunity to influence how climate engagement is understood and delivered, particularly by centring voices often excluded from mainstream climate discourse, including young people and those from diverse faith and belief backgrounds.

About the Faith & Belief Forum

For nearly 30 years, the Faith & Belief Forum has worked to build connected communities, a society that celebrates diversity, and to tackle faith and belief based hate, discrimination, division and polarisation.

We are a dynamic organisation, who puts the voices of our beneficiaries at the forefront. We work in schools to build connection, understanding and empathy, in universities to build confidence, skills and connection in the next generation of interfaith leaders, and in communities to celebrate the role that faith plays in society, and pilot new, innovative approaches to tackling hate and division at the local level.

Our team is diverse, talented, sensitive, and creative. We value building meaningful connection amongst ourselves, and with our partners and stakeholders.  We believe that a central solution to tackling division, polarisation and hate is connection, that is both expertly facilitated and heartfelt. In our projects this takes place through education, dialogue, social action projects, mentoring, training and development, public engagement events, and community led responses to local issues.

Key Responsibilities

Programme leadership & delivery

· Lead the strategic and operational delivery of BELIEVE across its three interlinked workstreams

· Ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a multi-year national programme

· Manage programme timelines, budgets, reporting and risk

Stakeholder engagement & partnerships

· Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-sector stakeholders, including schools, community organisations, funders, academic partners and policymakers

· Act as a senior point of contact for programme partners, ensuring alignment, accountability and collaboration

· Convene and facilitate high-level stakeholder spaces, including national workshops and knowledge-exchange forums

Team & youth leadership oversight

· Line manage the BELIEVE project Coordinator, ensuring timely and high quality delivery of workplans, supporting their development and training, managing any performance issues, and helping them to grow and thrive.

· Oversee delivery of the youth leadership strand, including internship programmes and youth-led climate action projects

Strategy, learning & influence

· Design internal evaluation frameworks and processes, in collaboration with University of Cambridge academics

· Translate research, learning and evaluation into programme development, communications and external influence

· Contribute to shaping national conversations on inclusive climate action

· Responsible for delivery, and ensuring programme outputs (reports, toolkits, events, digital platforms) are high-quality and impactful

Manage 2 teams of ParliaMentors students

· Support with delivery of the ParliaMentors programme, including facilitating workshops, having meetings with students, organising the logistics for various events throughout the year

· Mentor and support two teams of students at two universities as they work together to deliver a social action project

· Contributing to communications for the programme on social media, LinkedIn, and newsletters

· Support with delivering trainings for university staff

Person Specification

Essential Experience

· Significant experience managing complex, multi-partner programmes (ideally national or multi-regional)

· Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder engagement at a senior level, including building and maintaining strong partnerships across sectors

· Strong track record of delivering complex programmes on time and within budget

· Confidence and proven experience in line management (this role will line manage 1 Project Coordinator, and oversee an internship programme of up to 8 paid interns per year)

· Strong financial management skills, and experience managing large budgets (this role will be responsible for financial management of the BELIEVE project, and reporting to funders)

· Strong experience and understanding of Safeguarding, in charities and/ or school settings

Skills & Competencies

· Excellent project management skills, experienced in using project management tools

· Excellent relationship management and influencing skills

· Strategic thinking combined with strong operational delivery

· Ability to navigate complexity and work across different sectors and perspectives

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

· Experience in climate action, sustainability or environmental programmes

· Understanding of faith, belief and/or intercultural engagement

· Experience working with research partners or translating evidence into practice

· Project management qualification

· CRM development experience

How to Apply

Please submit:

· Your CV (Max 2 pages)

· A cover letter detailing what motivated you to apply for the role, and how you meet the person specification.

Application deadline:

6th May 2026, 9:00 AM

Benefits include:

· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home, with occasional travel to London and other locations across England required for schools, events, and activities.

· Generous annual leave from 25 days (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off after three years.

· 2 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata)

· Generous pension scheme to help you save for the future.

· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities

· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector

· Team events / away days / annual retreat

· Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing 

Who we encourage to apply

We value sensitivity to the issues at the heart of our work and a strong commitment to The Faith & Belief Forum’s goals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as from faith or belief communities currently underrepresented in our organisation, including Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian communities. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages and experiences who share our vision and values, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, regardless of protected or unprotected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through work, study, volunteering, or community involvement.

Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must also already be resident and based in the UK at the time of application.

Lead with compassion. Deliver excellence in dementia care.

Age UK Enfield is a values‑led local charity supporting older people to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Dementia Day Centre Manager to lead our specialist Dementia Day Centre at the Mabel Churn Centre.

The Dementia Day Centre Manager is a pivotal leadership role for someone who combines a deep commitment to person‑centred dementia care with strong operational, safeguarding and people management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the service is warm, inclusive and dignified for people living with dementia, while also being safe, well‑governed and inspection ready.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a structured, therapeutic day service with engaging activities tailored to individual needs.
• Champion safe practice and compliance, including safeguarding, assessments and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring consistent staffing and service continuity.
• Drive quality and smooth operations—maintaining inspection-ready records and oversight of transport and catering (including on-call/deputising as required).

About you

We are looking for a manager who is values‑led, confident and organised, and who understands the balance between compassionate care and robust governance.

You will bring:

• A Level 3 (or above) Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of dementia care best practice, safeguarding adults, and CQC Fundamental Standards (including MCA/DoLS).
• Proven experience leading staff and volunteers in a care or community setting.
• Confidence in assessment, person‑centred care planning, risk management and record keeping.
• Excellent IT skills and a clear commitment to maintaining accurate, inspection‑ready records.
• A genuine commitment to equality, dignity, inclusion and person‑centred practice.

Management and dementia‑specific qualifications, and experience overseeing transport or catering services, are desirable but not essential.

Why work with us?

At Age UK Enfield, we are proud to be:

• Values‑led: compassion, dignity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do.
• Supportive: we invest in our staff and believe strong leadership creates great care.
• Purpose driven: every role contributes directly to improving the lives of older people in our community.

If you are passionate about dementia care and ready to lead a high‑quality, inspection‑ready service where people truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2026

Interviews will take place on 13th and 14th May 2026.

Worcester Students' Union 

Chief Executive Officer 

Salary: £62,000 - £64,000 per annum 

Working Pattern: Full-time

Location: Worcester

Contract: Permanent 

Atkinson HR is pleased to be supporting Worcester Students' Union in the recruitment of their next Chief Executive Officer. 

Worcester Students' Union (WSU) exists to represent, support, and enrich the lives of students at the University of Worcester. As a charity, everything they do is guided by a commitment to members, ensuring they have a voice, access to outstanding services, and a community they are proud to be part of. 

This is a genuinely exciting moment for the organisation. WSU has a fantastic opportunity to reshape its strategy and culture, supported by a dedicated and talented staff and officer team, and is determined to deepen its reach across a diverse student body, strengthen partnerships, and build on the energy and momentum that defines life at Worcester. 

About the Role 

As CEO, you'll provide overall leadership and management of WSU, taking responsibility for delivering its charitable objectives and ensuring excellent services for students. You will develop a sustainable, strategically focused organisation that is ready to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead. 

Working in close partnership with elected student leaders and the Board of Trustees, you will bring professional expertise to support governance, operational delivery, and long-term planning. You will lead a committed staff team, model the values of the organisation, and ensure that WSU continues to grow in reach, relevance, and impact across the student community. 

About You 

WSU are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation, and a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering successful organisational strategy. You'll be financially and commercially astute, able to interpret data to inform sound decisions, and experienced in working constructively with Boards and senior external stakeholders. Experience within the higher education, students' union, charity, or membership sectors is desirable, though not essential. 

You'll be an empowering and energetic leader, someone who builds inclusive, high-performing teams, encourages creativity, and is willing to engage with operational delivery as well as strategic direction. You'll bring the ability to balance challenge and support, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability across the organisation. 

Above all, WSU are looking for someone with a genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a real passion for working in a democratic, student-led environment. You'll believe in the importance of student voice, be able to communicate a compelling shared vision to a wide range of stakeholders, and demonstrate a lasting commitment to WSU's charitable objectives and long-term development. 

How to Apply 

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to the Atkinson HR website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. 

For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Atkinson HR via. the information in the candidate pack. 

Key Dates 

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 5th May 2026 

Longlist Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 26th May 2026 

Final Stage Interviews (In-person, Worcester): Monday 1st June 2026 

We’re looking for a confident, motivated Rep Engagement Lead to empower and support our network of student representatives across all campuses. You’ll help transform “a list of names” into a thriving community of active changemakers — students who feel confident, connected, and able to influence real improvements within their course, school and wider university experience.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the full rep engagement cycle: recruitment, training, community‑building and year‑round support
• Deliver engaging, inclusive training (in-person and via our Rep Hub) that helps students feel welcome, informed and confident
• Help reps gather student feedback, close loops, solve problems and share impact stories
• Build strong partnerships with academic staff, officers and colleagues to tailor engagement for different communities
• Coordinate democratic and engagement activities such as Elections, Student Forums, Members’ Meetings and welcome events
• Supervise and support Voice & Advocacy Union Team Members (student staff)
• Champion Student Voice as a core part of the student experience at Staffs

If you’re passionate about empowering others, building communities and amplifying student voice, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Requirements 

Essential Criteria

• A strong communicator, confident engaging with students and colleagues across digital and in‑person spaces
• Skilled at building positive, collaborative relationships
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience working or volunteering in student-focused, educational, charity, or community settings
• Able to design and deliver accessible training and engagement activities
• Values-driven and inclusive, with a commitment to fairness and belonging
• Comfortable using digital tools to support communication and engagement
• Able to gather and summarise student feedback clearly and accessibly

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supervising or supporting volunteers or student staff
• Understanding of academic structures or democratic processes
• Experience coordinating events, campaigns or engagement projects
• Ability to create impact stories or feedback summaries

Details of this role

Hours: Full-time based on 37 hours per week (annualised)

Holiday: 5 Weeks per year plus Bank Holidays pro rata (That's 33 days!)

Start date: May 2026 onwards

Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

Location: Stoke-on-Trent Campuses (some work at Stafford and London sites)

Salary: £25,363 to £30,341 (Grade 4/5, SCP 18-25) depending upon experience 

Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May 2026

Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 9am (We may close this advert ahead of the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so early application is advised)

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background, has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
 

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.
 

OUR VALUES

• Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
• Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
• Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Data and Insights Officer, in the Programme Delivery and Impact team, reporting to the Head of Programme Delivery.

Role Description

The Data and Insights Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless, high‑quality experience for students prior to joining an SEO London programme. The postholder will support data analytics, uphold data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across the participant journey. This role works closely with programme delivery and Impact teams and reports to the Head of Programme Delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Student journey and experience

• Monitor student engagement and communications outside selective programmes.
• Support smooth technical transitions between divisions (Schools → Careers → Alumni).
• Deliver, develop, and quality‑assure student support outside selective programmes, including the SEO Elevate Programme and Student Portal resources.

Data Integrity and systems management 

Support and monitor cross-team compliance with playbooks to maintain high data integrity
Manage mass data monitoring and correction activities to ensure database accuracy.
Improve Salesforce adoption by providing internal training, guidance, and support tools.
Update and refine workflows and playbooks that improve data quality and consistency of the student experience

Delivery Performance Monitoring 
Standardise programme evaluation processes and analyse results to identify themes that inform continuous improvement.

• Embed student voice by capturing stories, insights, and feedback, including through engagement with the SEO Champion Youth Advisory Group.
• Develop Salesforce dashboards to support programme delivery teams in monitoring performance against key KPIs.
• Attend events to collect student stories, testimonials, and quality observations.

Reporting and Analysis

• Support delivery teams with firm end-of-cycle reporting and ad-hoc firm queries
• Oversee the Post-Internship/Post-Spring feedback process reporting on themes internally
• Support the Impact team with data analysis and reporting as required

Skills and Experience

We welcome applicants who can demonstrate experience in some of the following areas and are keen to develop further:
 
Technical Skills

• Advanced Salesforce skills, including building complex reports and dashboards (training provided on SEO London’s system).
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, Power Query; no VBA/Macros required).
• Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Power BI data visualisation skills or interest (desirable).

Programme & Project Skills

• Proven ability to manage projects efficiently and keep tasks and deliverables well organised.
• Interest in programme evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to explain complex data and processes clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of the student lifecycle (school and university) and the industries SEO London operates in.

People & Communication Skills

• Ability to collaborate with and influence a range of internal teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of employability skills required for participants to be job market ready.
• Clear communicator with strong listening skills and an empathetic approach.

What we offer?

• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
• Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
• Benefits:
  1. Employee Assistance Programme
  2. And more…

Closing date for applications

Closing date for applications: 24 April 
 First and Second interview: TBC

Equal Opportunities Statement

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.

Play a pivotal role in supporting doctors and medical students in times of need by leading a passionate national volunteer network. As Volunteer Manager at RMBF, you’ll shape and grow our volunteering community, driving engagement, awareness and fundraising impact across the medical profession.

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Location: Hybrid – RMBF office (Wimbledon), with up to 2 days per week home-based, plus some UK travel
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £44,000 

About the RMBF

The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is the UK’s leading medical charity supporting doctors, medical students and their families through times of crisis. We provide financial assistance and support to those facing hardship due to illness, injury, disability or bereavement.

At the heart of our work is the medical profession itself.  Our beneficiaries, donors, volunteers and ambassadors are all part of this community. Strengthening these connections is essential to ensuring that no doctor or medical student faces hardship alone. The volunteer network plays a pivotal role in that.

The charity has 13 staff, all of whom are based in our sole office in Wimbledon.  It is a friendly working environment in a converted Victorian house, very close to Wimbledon railway and tube station.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop RMBF’s national volunteer programme, working with a network of doctors and medical students across the UK.

As Volunteer Manager, you will lead and grow our volunteer strategy, strengthening engagement, expanding our reach within the medical community, and empowering volunteers to play a vital role in fundraising, awareness‑raising, and championing our work within their professional networks.

You will shape how volunteering works at RMBF, developing new opportunities, improving the volunteer experience and ensuring our network is equipped to support the charity’s mission and reach more doctors and medical students.

The Role

Doctors and medical students are central to RMBF’s identity and impact, and this role is designed to ensure we build and sustain an engaged, well-supported and effective volunteer network. Its purpose is to expand awareness of RMBF across the medical profession, encourage doctors and students to seek support when they need it, strengthen fundraising efforts, and build lasting relationships within the medical community nationwide.

1. Volunteer Strategy, Development & Growth

• Lead the delivery of RMBF’s volunteer strategy to drive growth, engagement and impact.
• Expand and diversify volunteer involvement across medical schools, Royal Colleges and professional networks.
• Define meaningful volunteer roles and pathways and build strong recruitment pipelines nationwide.

2. Recruitment, Onboarding & Volunteer Experience

• Deliver targeted recruitment campaigns to grow the national volunteer network.
• Manage high‑quality onboarding, including training and induction.
• Maintain strong relationships with volunteers and implement effective communication, recognition and retention initiatives.

3. Programme Delivery, Enablement & Collaboration

• Provide volunteers with the tools, training and resources to represent RMBF confidently.
• Support volunteer-led fundraising, awareness and outreach activity, both digitally and in person.
• Work collaboratively with all parts of the charity, with a focus on Fundraising, Communications and Casework teams.
• Represent RMBF at events and within the medical community.

4. Safeguarding, Compliance & Data Management

• Ensure all volunteer activity adheres to safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records within the CRM.
• Oversee volunteer-related policies, processes and best practice.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Set and monitor KPIs for volunteer engagement and programme impact.
• Gather feedback and drive continuous improvement across the volunteer programme.
• Produce regular reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Board, highlighting growth, engagement, volunteer satisfaction and increased volunteer-led activity.

This role is designed around our current needs, with scope to grow and develop as the business evolves, offering you the chance to shape how it progresses.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience managing or developing a volunteer programme, including recruitment, engagement and retention.
• Strong understanding of volunteer management best practice, including safeguarding and data protection (GDPR).
• Experience using a CRM system to manage relationships and track activity.
• Experience monitoring impact and using data to improve programmes.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• A genuine commitment to the mission and values of RMBF.

Desirable

• Understanding of the challenges facing doctors and medical students, including mental health, financial hardship and workplace pressures.
• Experience working with medical organisations, membership bodies or professional networks.

Additional Information

• Some UK travel will be required for events, conferences and volunteer engagement
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required (time off in lieu provided)
• This Job Description reflects the requirements of the post at the time of writing. The needs and circumstances may change over time and therefore the Job Description may need to be reviewed in the light of any such changes which may occur.

Package

The remuneration package includes:

• A generous pension scheme with 15% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions with salary sacrifice option
• Death in service benefit
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days paid holiday in first year, increasing in stages to 30.5 days after four years’ service, plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Dental insurance.

Interview Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-round online interview, scheduled for Wednesday 29th April.
• Successful candidates will progress to an in-person second-stage interview.

About us

Our mission is to make life better for carers. Across the UK today, 5.8 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. We provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services. 

About the role

This is an exciting new post; with oversight of Carers Wales information and advice service, training and learning offer, and Employers for Carers support.  Find out more about Employers for Carers Wales on our website. 

As part of a small and busy team, the post holder will be required from time to time to support with delivery of these services, as well as playing a key role in their strategic development.

About you

We are looking for someone with a background in service delivery; with experience of providing information and advice, and designing and delivering training and learning. 

The ideal post holder will be equally comfortable planning strategically and rolling up their sleeves to deliver. This means we need someone who is a great communicator with excellent leadership skills who can also turn their hand to managing budgets and client accounts, helping us to plan the future development of our services offer.  

You’ll be fluent in Welsh including in written correspondence with a solid understanding of carers and the issues and challenges they face. 

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation; fostering an environment and working culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion.  We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role, dependent on the needs of the applicant.

We are proud to be an Employers for Carers member. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and achieved the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. We aim to offer interviews to those who have a disability covered under the definition outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum criteria can be found under the Essential section of the Person Specification of the recruitment pack. Please let us know if your application is being made under the Disability Confident Scheme.  You are not required to share the nature of your disability or long term health condition. You will need to state in your email application that you are making your application under the Disability Confident Scheme as you consider yourself to be disabled, or as having a disability. If you meet the minimum criteria then you will be offered an interview.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15 May 2026 at 5pm.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

About Spear Bristol North West

Spear Bristol North West is a partnership between Spear Bristol Trust, St Andrew’s Church Avonmouth and Spear.

St Andrew’s Avonmouth 

St Andrew’s Avonmouth is part of the Church of England, and their vision is to play their part in growing God's Kingdom in their local communities and beyond. They are part of the wider Avonside Mission Area which has a bold vision to bring about the social, cultural and spiritual transformation of their communities in partnership with Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit. You can find out more at St Andrew's-St Peter's Church's website.

You would be employed by Spear Bristol Trust, working from St Andrew’s Avonmouth where Spear Bristol North West is a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. The Spear team share a belief in a triune God, and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.​ You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss this further before applying.

Key Information:

• Salary: £31,000 FTE
• Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
• The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms

Recruitment Process

Application Deadline: 22nd April 2026

Informal Call

Assessment and Interview Day: 28th April 2026

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values of Spear and St Andrew’s Avonmouth. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
• Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education
• A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training.
• An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!

Job Purpose

Coordinate delivery of the BELIEVE programme, managing interns and supporting school-based climate action projects. Ensure effective communication across partners, assist with monitoring and evaluation, and maintain strong operational systems. Play a central role in day-to-day coordination, enabling high-quality delivery of youth-led and community-focused climate initiatives.

• Salary:

-£31,495 (C1) - £33,089 (C3) depending on experience, including London weighting

-£28,952 (C1) - £30,417 (C3) depending on experience, elsewhere in the UK

• Contract: 4.2 years (this is a fixed term contract, linked to the BELIEVE project, ending in September 2030)
• Location: Remote/ hybrid (we will be prioritising applications from those based in the West Midlands/ North of England, however this role is primarily hybrid/ remote, with regular travel across England)
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Managed by: Programme Manager, Youth & Universities
• Start date: 3rd August 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator, to support the delivery of Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE), an ambitious national initiative at the intersection of climate action, youth leadership and community engagement.

This is a unique opportunity to join a complex, high-impact programme that connects schools, communities, young people, researchers and policymakers, shaping a more inclusive and effective model of climate action across England. You would be joining a team that has been running impactful projects for 19 years, which centres the voices, needs and potential of young people to bring about change.

The BELIEVE project

Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE) is an ambitious and innovative national programme led by the Faith & Belief Forum in partnership with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Together, we are building a bold new model for climate action, one that connects grassroots communities, young leaders, researchers and policymakers through collaboration, co-learning and shared purpose.

At its core, BELIEVE recognises that climate change is not only a scientific or political challenge, but a deeply human one. By bringing faith and belief perspectives into climate conversations, the programme challenges narratives of fatalism and opens up new, values-led pathways for action, rooted in care, responsibility and collective agency.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a pioneering, cross-sector initiative that is reshaping how climate action happens in England. BELIEVE connects local and national efforts, linking schools, communities and decision-makers in a dynamic network designed to create lasting environmental and social change.

Through the programme, you will contribute to:

· Developing schools as community hubs for climate action, embedding sustainability into everyday life and learning

· Empowering young people as climate leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to design and lead meaningful local projects

· Building a national knowledge-exchange network, connecting grassroots initiatives with regional and national policy and practice

Working on BELIEVE means joining a collaborative environment that values innovation, inclusion and real-world impact. You will engage directly with communities, partner organisations and policymakers, helping to co-create solutions that reflect local needs while influencing wider systems change.

About the Faith & Belief Forum

For nearly 30 years, the Faith & Belief Forum has worked to build connected communities, a society that celebrates diversity, and to tackle faith and belief based hate, discrimination, division and polarisation.

We are a dynamic organisation, who puts the voices of our beneficiaries at the forefront. We work in schools to build connection, understanding and empathy, in universities to build confidence, skills and connection in the next generation of interfaith leaders, and in communities to celebrate the role that faith plays in society, and pilot new, innovative approaches to tackling hate and division at the local level.

Our team is diverse, talented, sensitive, and creative. We value building meaningful connection amongst ourselves, and with our partners and stakeholders.  We believe that a central solution to tackling division, polarisation and hate is expertly facilitated, and heartfelt, connection. In our projects this takes place through education, dialogue, social action projects, mentoring, training and development, public engagement events, and community led responses to local issues.

Key responsibilities

· Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the BELIEVE programme across multiple regions

· Line manage and support youth interns, including onboarding, supervision and ongoing development

· Coordinate school-based climate action projects, ensuring strong communication between schools, interns and partner organisations

· Maintain effective systems for planning, tracking and reporting programme activity

· Support the delivery of workshops, events and knowledge-exchange activities

· Assist with monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including data collection and reporting

· Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication

· Support programme logistics, including scheduling, administration, documentation and resource management

Person Specification

Essential

· Experience in a coordination or programme support role, ideally within a multi-partner project

· Experience working with young people, education settings or community-based programmes

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, as well as being detail oriented.

· Excellent communication and relationship management skills

· Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders

· Strong administrative and coordination skills, with attention to detail

· Interest in or understanding of faith, belief and/or intercultural work

Desirable

· Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes

· Understanding of climate action, sustainability or environmental education

· Familiarity with youth leadership or social action programmes

How to Apply

Please submit:

· Your CV (Max 2 pages)

· A cover letter detailing what motivated you to apply for the role, and how you meet the person specification.

Application deadline:

6th May 2026 at 9:00 AM

Benefits include:

· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home, with occasional travel to London and other locations across England required for schools, events, and activities.

· Generous annual leave from 25 days (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off after three years.

· 2 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata)

· Generous pension scheme to help you save for the future.

· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities

· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector

· Team events / away days / annual retreat

· Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing

Who we encourage to apply

We value sensitivity to the issues at the heart of our work and a strong commitment to The Faith & Belief Forum’s goals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as from faith or belief communities currently underrepresented in our organisation, including Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian communities. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages and experiences who share our vision and values, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, regardless of protected or unprotected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through work, study, volunteering, or community involvement.

Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must also already be resident and based in the UK at the time of application.

We are seeking a proactive, strategic and donor-centred fundraiser to lead and implement our

Individual Giving and emerging Legacy Giving programmes. This role is ideal for a fundraiser with experience in donor stewardship, campaign development and relationship-based fundraising who is ready to play a key role in growing sustainable voluntary income.

You will lead on the end-to-end delivery of supporter acquisition, retention, and stewardship plans, ensuring that every donor feels valued and understands the impact of their support. Alongside managing an established portfolio, you will proactively build a strong pipeline of new prospects, driving year‑on‑year income growth.

In addition, you will lead the development of our first Legacy Giving programme. With no formal legacy activity in place and a large, engaged volunteer network, this is a unique opportunity to establish a long-term income stream from the ground-up – raising awareness, creating accessible materials and nurturing warm supporters who may consider leaving a gift in their Will.

This role blends strategic planning with “hands-on” campaign delivery. You will use insights from supporter data to refine supporter journeys across both digital and traditional channels, managing budgets and key relationships to achieve our growth targets. We are a growing charity, and this role offers the opportunity to innovate and shape the future of our Individual Giving and Legacy Giving programmes with strong support from Head of Fundraising and the CEO.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a year‑round Individual Giving strategy to acquire new supporters and increase donor loyalty.
• Plan and deliver multi‑channel fundraising campaigns including two established annual Big Give campaigns.
• Plan and deliver legacy awareness moments throughout the year (e.g., Remember A Charity Week).
• Monitor and strengthen donor retention, reactivation and upgrade strategies through consistent, high‑quality stewardship.
• Build strong relationships through meetings, events, tailored communications and impact reporting.
• Work with Head of Fundraising, SMT and Trustees to support high-value donor engagement.
• Lead the creation and delivery of Schoolreaders first Legacy Giving strategy.
• Develop clear and accessible legacy information for supporters, volunteers and the wider public.
• Collaborate closely with the Comms Manager to develop impactful campaign assets and compelling stewardship content and legacy messages across multiple channels.
• Ensure all donations and supporter interactions are promptly and accurately recorded in the fundraising CRM (Salesforce) and ensure donors receive timely and well‑managed acknowledgements.
• Create personalised cultivation plans, stewardship strategies and donor engagement touchpoints, particularly for the charity’s 100 Club members and HNWI’s.
• Represent Schoolreaders at face-to-face meetings and events to raise the charity’s profile and secure individual support.
• Work alongside colleagues and volunteer County Teams to maximise local and national fundraising opportunities.
• Identify PR opportunities generated by fundraising activities and coordinate with the Comms Manager to optimise visibility and income.

Benefits:

As part of our commitment to making Schoolreaders a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (3 of which must be taken over Christmas), 1 day paid leave for your birthday, plus public/bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a free 24/7 support service providing legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice
• A positive, supportive working environment which actively supports a healthy work-life balance
• Charity away days and social events
• Free parking and on-site facilities such as a canteen

Join our team and help deliver real-world change

We stand at a defining moment. Climate change, inequity, and health challenges demand action. This isn't the first time Manchester has risen to the moment, and now we are ready to do it again.

At the end of 2025 we launched our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign, “ Challenge Accepted”. We're uniting alumni, donors, staff, students and civic, industry and community partners to tackle the world's toughest challenges and transform lives locally and globally.

We are building an exceptional team of people to champion bold thinking that is rooted in impact.

Will you accept the challenge?

Manchester individuals are recognised for embracing shared values such as integrity, courage, ambition, and collaboration. Our community is strengthened by a pioneering outlook and a collective determination to drive positive change. We welcome people of all backgrounds who demonstrate resilience, optimism, and a genuine commitment to fostering a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world. If you share these qualities, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with us.

This is a fixed term position for 3 years.

Details of the Role

Reporting to the Head of Principal Gifts, the Philanthropy Manager (Principal Gifts) will operate at the higher end of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure significant support (six and seven figure gifts) in support of the University’s key priorities.

As an exceptional fundraiser, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with alumni and significant philanthropists, to secure gifts for bold, impactful projects and programmes across the University. You will proactively build the pipeline, demonstrating a creative approach to reach potential new donors in the UK and globally.

We seek individuals with success in securing significant philanthropic gifts in the Higher Education, Voluntary or Cultural Sector or proven transferable skills. You will have experience of working within a team whilst working towards personal targets. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are results orientated, persuasive and have exceptional negotiation skills.

Fundraising at The University of Manchester

As a member of the University's fundraising team, you’ll have access to a robust support structure that enables you to do your very best work. This includes regular training and development opportunities; access to detailed reports, data, and management information to guide and inform your fundraising; an expert team of Operations and Prospect Research colleagues supporting your work; and the full engagement of senior University leadership. As part of an experienced and supportive network of fundraisers, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share best practice. You’ll also have access to a whole host of learning and development opportunities to help you develop core skills like personal effectiveness, leadership, and management.

Manchester Mindset

Our approach to fundraising is driven by our values of being collaborative, bold and ambitious – and approaching our work with integrity. These values underpin the Manchester Mindset: our framework for fundraising success, authored by and for our fundraising team.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. 

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

This is a varied, outward facing role focused on building strong relationships with police forces (particularly Police Scotland), federations, benevolent funds, donors, ambassadors, patients, and local stakeholders. The post holder will act as the primary engagement lead for Castlebrae, helping to raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, support income generation, and ensure our work is visible, understood, and accessible.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for engagement activity at Castlebrae
• Building and maintaining relationships with police forces, federations, donors, and stakeholders
• Delivering presentations and attending events, conferences, and wellbeing forums
• Supporting donor recruitment, fundraising activity, and identification of funding opportunities
• Recruiting and supporting charity ambassadors and working with Police Scotland Wellbeing Champions
• Sourcing testimonials and contributing to communications and media content
• Supporting external events, hospitality, and engagement activity at Castlebrae

The role involves regular travel, with occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work.

About you

You will be confident, professional, and relationship‑focused, with experience in engagement, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field. You will be comfortable representing an organisation externally and passionate about making a positive difference.