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Project Operations Manager
- Hours: Part time – 21 hours
- Location: Hybrid Portsmouth area (officially office based but welcome to work hybrid/remote with regular local community-based meetings and local travel)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Project Operations Manager to build, operationalise and lead key projects, focusing on designing an impactful, scalable volunteer-led befriending/support system and embedding strong referral partnerships.
Free To Fly is a registered charity supporting mums-to-be to leave abusive relationships and create safe, stable futures for themselves and their children. A Christian-ethos charity Free to Fly are rooted in partnership, community engagement, and deep respect for the dignity of survivors.
The Project Operations Manager will demonstrate:
- Proven charity operations and project management experience, with strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experienced in recruiting, leading, and developing volunteers, with the ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative culture.
- Strong communicator and ambassador, confident engaging with media, stakeholders, partners, and referral agencies.
- Safeguarding and trauma-informed expertise, with experience applying safeguarding practices and supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
- Financially and operationally capable, managing budgets, administrative systems, and setting up new services or processes efficiently.
The Project Operations Manager will be a flexible, practical problem-solver and people-focused leader with charity operations and volunteer engagement experience, confident building systems that deliver impact. You’ll work closely with partners, volunteers and referral agencies to deliver services and grow capacity sustainably.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV (with any gaps explained,) and a supporting statement that explains your fit for the role (highlight relevant experience, previous fundraising achievements, and commitment to values). Please specifically outline experience of supporting grass roots/early stage startup nonprofits, if you have this, and how you successfully supported their growth.
You will be based in Portsmouth, willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours, with your own vehicle covered by business use insurance.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
Please note that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role within the charity is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 13th March 2026
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
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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!
The opportunity to help organise one of the world’s biggest global health events in 2028.
Job title: ICTMM Events Manager
Reports to: CEO
Hours of work: Part time initially, moving to Full-time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum FTE, subject to experience
Job type: Fixed term contract to end September 2028
Location: London Office + Travel
Job summary
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity that supports members who work in, or are interested in, tropical medicine and global health.
In September 2028 it is hosting the International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM) on behalf of the International Federation for Tropical Medicine (IFTM), in Liverpool, UK.
ICTMM 2028 expects to receive over 1,500 attendees, hopefully with over 40% coming from outside of Europe. It is an educational meeting with a high proportion of the content driven by abstracts. The event is being delivered by RSTMH with the support of a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO).
The ICTMM Events Manager has responsibility for coordinating the development and delivery of ICTMM 2028 at RSTMH, working with the RSTMH team, the PCO, the event venue ACC Liverpool, IFTM, and other suppliers. The individual would be based at RSTMH where the role would start on a part-time basis and move to be full-time 17 months before the event.
The role requires an able self-starter who understands the logistics and considerations of running a scientific, abstract-driven event of 1,500+ attendees, of working with a PCO and of educational events attended by a high number of international guests. There will be some travel to Liverpool and the role would require some overnight stays there before and during the event.
The candidate needs to have excellent event and project management skills, communication and relationship building skills, and be organised and flexible with a great attention to detail. They should be as comfortable developing an events strategy as answering queries about tickets sales and negotiating sponsorship. Alongside delivering the ICTMM meeting there are opportunities for partners to deliver events at the same venue, which are also the responsibility of the events manager.
The role will start as three days per week and then move to be full time as we approach the event. The current expected timings are:
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 – 21 hours/3 days per week
- 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2028 – 35 hours/ 5 days per week
Up to 1 April 2027 the role will be office-based in our London (Bloomsbury) offices, although there is flexibility to set your own days between Tuesday to Fridays (working hours must include our core times of 10am – 4pm).
The role may also require work in the evenings or weekends and potential time staying in Liverpool.
Main responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive project plan for all aspects of ICTMM 2028, working with the PCO, and be responsible for ensuring all stakeholders meet deadlines leading up to the event
- Coordinate stakeholders working on ICTMM 2028, ensuring all are up to date with progress and relations run smoothly – including RSTMH, PCO, conference venue, IFTM, ICTMM Strategic, Sponsorship and Scientific Committees and other third parties
- Work with RSTMH CEO to recruit Scientific Committee Chairs and members, develop a long list of partners and sponsors for funding and support, and develop legal agreements for these
- Develop and disseminate accurate and timely content about ICTMM through a dedicated website, a dedicated newsletter and other marketing materials, which is high quality and accessible
- Work with the RSTMH CEO and PCO to deliver sponsorship and other financial support for the event
- Help coordinate meetings of the ICTMM Committees where needed
- Assist the PCO with activities to maximise attendance to the event
- Help organise travel and accommodation, plus assist with visas for speakers and sponsored attendees
- Oversight and responsibility for the budget and re-forecasting of income and expenditure for the event
- Work with the PCO on the logistics of the event management e.g., exhibition space and registration
- Assist RSTMH and the Scientific Committee to secure plenary speakers, assisting with logistics
- Establish and manage a system to monitor and evaluate progress towards ICTMM 2028
- Manage all ICTMM event enquiries that come through to RSTMH and forward to the relevant team
- Develop systems and processes to ensure we capture all data from ICTMM into our CRM
Person specification
- Strong event and project management and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working on long-lead times for large events, with involvement in all aspects of the event planning process
- Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good writing skills and ability to produce creative content
- Relationship building skills, being able to inspire others and bring them with you
- Professional and articulate
- Experienced team player – able to fit in and work with other team members
- Interest in tropical medicine and international health
- At least 3 years’ proven track record of managing and delivering successful national and, ideally, international events, measured in terms of attendance, budgets, and achieving sponsorship
- Understanding or experience in coordinating events of the scale and diversity of ICTMM 2028
- Experience working with PCOs, Committees, and ideally Board members and high-profile speakers
- Numerate with experience of budget management including forecasting and financial monitoring
- Experience of working with a CRM system, running reports and analysing data as needed
- Willingness to work unsocial hours, and to travel outside of London, with reasonable notice
The deadline for this role is 5pm GMT 4th March.
N.B. We will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and so may close the application process early. Please do apply as soon as possible.
Please click the apply button and send us your cv and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words (where it asks for your cover message or covering letter) which lays out clearly how your experience matches the key responsibilities and person specification.
lease also include a statement to confirm if you are able to work in the UK without a visa.
N.B. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered.
No agencies please.
To apply for this role please send us your cv and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words which lays out clearly how your experience matches the key responsibilities and person specification. Please also include a statement to confirm if you are able to work in the UK without a visa. (Please insert your supporting statement where it asks for your cover message or covering letter).
Location: Hybrid between Butterfly Conservation’s Head Office and home
Salary: £28,148 - £31,500 depending on experience plus 8% company pension contribution
Duration: Full-time permanent post (37 hours per week)
Job Purpose:
- Responsible for the servicing and stewardship of Butterfly Conservation members to ensure we deliver the best possible member experience.
- Responsible for the processing and administration of donations and membership applications/renewals using our CRM database (Microsoft Dynamics 365) ensuring a high level of customer care and excellent retention of all our supporters to maximise potential income.
- Working with colleagues to ensure our members feel valued.
Specific Tasks:
- Act as a reliable first point of contact for Members, handling queries received by email, post and over the telephone efficiently and politely.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate member data within the database (Microsoft Dynamics 365) including accurate servicing and storage of all membership renewals, new joiners, lapsing/ reengagement and donation processing.
- Ensure all data is held and processed in accordance with BC’s Data Protection Policy and individual communication preferences.
- Responsible for ensuring the timely and smooth running of the membership welcome and renewal communications (email and post), liaising with contractors and keeping all letters and emails up to date and relevant.
- Responsible for the process to contact members who’s payments have end (sometimes referred to as lapsed) aiming to reengage and minimise attrition.
- Work with colleague to continue to develop the membership offering across all membership categories – student/young person, family, single, joint, benefactor and life memberships.
- Work closely with the Database Support Officer to ensure all database processes work effectively and accuracy of the data is always maintained. Investigate queries and raise issues where necessary, assuring a satisfactory outcome. Create and maintain guides on database process as appropriate.
- Oversee the preparation and distribution of regular reports on membership numbers to BC’s 32 Branches.
- Liaise with Branches on newsletter distribution – hard copy and email - including proofing content, obtaining print quotes and requesting data extracts to supply directly to our printer / mailing house.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant branch volunteers, including providing timely responses to queries and requests for additional information. Ensure Branches are kept up to date with all membership recruitment campaigns and changes to subscription rates etc via the quarterly Branch e-newsletter
- Contribute to the creation and distribution of branch emails including welcome and newsletter communications from branches to members.
- Maintain accurate records of total membership numbers (individual and household) through the database. Collate a monthly membership update for the Chief Executive and Director of Fundraising and Comms detailing new and leaving members and working with the Head of Supporter Fundraising to include an explanation of trends and anomalies.
- Assist with the accurate recording of income into the database, following BC processes in areas including cheque and cash handling.
- Work with the Finance Team on monthly reconciliation of income recorded on the CRM with finance software information (ensuring correct allocation of income etc).
- Assist with the preparation of the annual membership audit reconciliation to explain any discrepancies and payment exceptions for all membership categories and income
- Ensure sufficient stock requirements of all membership leaflets, welcome pack contents, membership incentives and any other literature required within allocated budget
- Distribution of membership application forms, promotional codes and resources to staff, Branches and the public as required.
General
- Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators and prepare information for the Head of Supporter Fundraising.
- Attend meetings and events as required.
- Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of BC’s overall Fundraising Strategy.
- Collaborate effectively with key teams across BC.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Work in accordance with BC’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Actively participate in on-going professional development activities.
- To be an ambassador for and to represent BC in various internal and external activities to ensure high profile recognition is given to Fundraising opportunities
Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.
Closing date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 23:59.
Interviews will be held on 24 March 2026
Butterfly Conservation is looking for a talented and committed Supporter Care professional to lead our membership care function. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, ensuring our members feel valued, listened to and connected to our mission. You’ll take the lead on membership administration, income recording and developing our membership offering, while championing excellent supporter experiences and strong, efficient processes.
You’ll enjoy building relationships with supporters and volunteers by phone and email, taking the time to understand what matters to them and responding with warmth, empathy and professionalism. Alongside you’ll bring accuracy, organisation and a proactive mindset, playing a key role in strengthening member retention and helping Butterfly Conservation grow.
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Important, please read before applying:
1. Due to the requirement of the role to work at women only activities, we are accepting applications from female applicants only.
2. The role will support the delivery of our weekly Sports Hub (Wednesday 5 pm-8 pm), Youth Club (Thursday 5 pm-9 pm), trips and young women’s only activities therefore before applying, please ensure you are available to work during these times.
Overview
At Young Roots, we want to see a compassionate and welcoming society for young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power.
Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing a whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people.
About the Role
Our youthwork plays an important role in reducing social isolation and loneliness, improving mental health and wellbeing, and creating a sense of belonging.
This includes a wide range of youth and sporting activities across several weekly youth groups, our young women’s groups, trips during the school holidays and annual residentials. Our youth participation approach means that our activities are directly informed by what young people want.
This is an opportunity for a dynamic and creative youth worker to contribute and strengthen our youth development programmes. You will be responsible for planning and delivering youth activities, ensuring that the sessions run smoothly and safely. You will also be responsible for making sure volunteers are supported, giving advice and guidance where necessary.
To Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role.
Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions:
1. What is your motivation for working with Young Roots?
2. What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically?
3. What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role? Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
You may submit your personal statement in writing, or via video.
Hybrid working with regular evening work with regular attendance at our service delivery venues across London as appropriate to the role.
No agencies, please.
Closing date: 8th of March
Interview date: First round of interviews will be on the 17th of March online and Second round of interviews will be on the 26th of March at our Brent Youth Group
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Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who can face disadvantage in employment, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. As an organisation that supports refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, we particularly welcome applications from people within these communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for those with lived experience of the asylum system and those with disabilities, where they meet the essential elements of the person specification. If aspects of the application process create barriers to you applying and you’d like any adjustment to the process or you’d like an informal discussion or advice on your application, please get in touch. We would also like to alert you to the existence of organisations which support people from under-represented groups to access employment, who can advise you on applying for this role. For example, Scope, Young Women’s Trust and Experts by Experience.
Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We take this duty very seriously.
Our work is underpinned by policies and procedures which promote safe working practices. We have a framework of training and supervision which everyone is expected to comply with and systems for monitoring, quality assurance and gaining service user feedback. On joining you will be expected to be part of this approach to safeguard our service users.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes vetting checks such as enhanced criminal records and barring, scrutiny of employment history, references and other checks.
Working alongside young people seeking safety - building trust, providing practical and emotional support, and promoting their rights and power.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 (calculated on a pro rata basis)
Location: Hampshire
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Hours p/w: 17.5 Hours per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area.
How to apply:
Please apply with a cover letter and an up to date copy of your CV via our careers site.
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Closing date for applications: 5th March 2026
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Interviews will take place on the 12th and 13th March 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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A 35-hour working week
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An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
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Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
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Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
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Pension scheme
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Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee eye-care scheme
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Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
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Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
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Organisation wide away days
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Thorough induction and training
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Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs please contact the talent team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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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!
Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire
We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges (formerly known as Crisis Cafés), where every evening holds the power to change a life.
Recovery Lounge Manager
Post no: 656
Working Base: Bedfordshire
Area Covered: Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade
Work Pattern: Flexible across Monday to Sunday. Up to 5 Shifts on site per week. 1 Day at HQ in Flitwick each week. 5:00pm – 11:00pm when working on site. Flexible across the evenings to ensure each team is supported. 1 day a week, to complete admin at head office in Flitwick.
On call sickness manager cover on alternating weekends
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35.25 hours per week
Salary: £30,000.00 per annum FTE (£28,581.08 per annum for 35.25 hours per week)
If you’re confident working in fast-paced settings and want to support people in crisis while shaping an excellent, high-impact service, this could be the role for you.
Not only will you make a meaningful difference to people when they need it most, but you’ll also have the chance to grow your own career, working within the leading mental health charity across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.
As our Recovery Lounge Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of this vital service across Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade. You’ll guide and coordinate our incredibly dedicated and skilled team of eight Mental Health Support Workers and our volunteers across multiple sites (as above), working closely with NHS partners to ensure every person who walks through our doors receives compassionate, safe, and high-quality support in line with our RICH values.
This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role—perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, values meaningful human connection, and is passionate about crisis prevention and mental health recovery.
What You’ll Do
- Champion the day-to-day operation of our Recovery Lounges, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred support, in line with Mind BLMK’s service delivery models, policies and procedures.
- Lead, inspire, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering growth, wellbeing, and confidence.
- Assess individuals’ needs, offer a community setting where those who struggle with isolation can find engagement, deliver 1:1 support, and help prevent further deterioration or crisis.
- Build strong partnerships with NHS mental health services and local community groups to maximise impact.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, data management, and service quality.
- Represent Mind BLMK across Bedfordshire, strengthening awareness and engagement with our crisis services.
- Work closely with the Crisis Services Delivery Manager and Operational Crisis Services Manager to deliver a successful and valued service.
You can find more information about in the Role Profile on our website.
Benefits of Working with Mind BLMK
We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and work–life balance. Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus all Bank Holidays (usually 8, pro rata)
- NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment
- Employer contribution: 3%
- Employee contribution: 5%
- Optional Health Plan
- Learning & Development opportunities, including in-house and external training
- Flexible working available on request (in line with Mind BLMK policy)
- Proud Disability Confident Employer (since 2008)
- Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory – demonstrating our ongoing commitment to positive mental health in the workplace
Closedown: Wednesday 11th March at 5:00pm
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
We are SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness. For 40 years we have supported Birmingham’s most vulnerable people through Homelessness Intervention, Prevention and Recovery services.
The purpose of the role is to support the development of SIFA Fireside through effective communications and campaigns. This role reports directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and is critical in raising our profile, raising funds and communicating the difference that SIFA Fireside and our supporters make to people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. From external communications and awareness-raising campaigns to assisting with internal initiatives, this is a varied role which will work to maximise and strengthen our impact in the community.
Key Tasks (selection of):
1. Overseeing a range of communications campaigns covering schools and corporate fundraising, team challenges and social events as well as affecting change on a local and national level.
2. Supporting with organising a range of events including increasing awareness and fundraising initiatives both at SIFA Fireside and out in the community.
3. Writing press releases and promoting newsworthy stories before pitching to media outlets.
4. Taking responsibility for SIFA Fireside’s social media strategy, responding to supporter enquiries online and providing statistics as requested.
5. Review and update SIFA Fireside’s website, in liaison with the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
6. Assisting with corporate volunteer conversions (incl. liaising with volunteers, arranging photographs, supporting with feedback forms).
7. Exploring and assisting with creative ways to bring SIFA Fireside’s work to life via, for example, video and infographics.
8. Leading on internal communications initiatives to ensure consistency across the organisation.
For an informal chat, please contact Robb Sheppard.
To Challenge and address the systemic causes, and the effects of homelessness in collaboration with our partners

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Safeguarding Lead
Reports to: Head of Bereavement Services
Salary: £33,120
Location: Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office depending on location.
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday.
Post No: 2WSFT01
Objective: 2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru and 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During tis time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.
We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales and the bordering counties in England, including; Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Avon and Somerset, with the plan to continue to roll out support to the whole of England. We work in partnership with professionals who refer int the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
Context of role:
2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We provide immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.
We are looking for a strong leader to manage the bereavement service including the operational delivery of immediate support and counselling and therapeutic support services, this includes the line management of the staff responsible for delivering this service.
We are proud of what we have achieved in Wales and the excellent service provided everyday by the support team. We are looking for a nurturer with experience of managing projects and service delivery with the ability and drive to motivate and support a varied and talented team.
Main duties:
Safeguarding Leadership & Case Management
- Act as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns raised internally or externally.
- Assess, triage, and respond to safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable bereaved parents, carers, siblings, or young people.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and 2wish policies.
- Liaise with statutory agencies (Social Services, Police, Health, Education) to ensure appropriate information‑sharing and coordinated responses.
- Ensure timely escalation of high‑risk cases to the senior leadership team.
Support to Families & Vulnerable Individuals
- Provide trauma‑informed safeguarding guidance to staff supporting families in crisis or acute grief.
- Monitor risks associated with complex family dynamics (e.g., domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health crises, self‑harm, suicidal ideation).
- Offer safeguarding input into family support plans, therapeutic work, and follow‑up services.
- Contribute to safer engagement strategies for young people attending support sessions or activities.
Safeguarding at Events
- Work closely with the Events Team to ensure risk assessments for fundraising events account for vulnerable beneficiaries in attendance.
- Provide on‑the‑day safeguarding cover at key events when required.
- Support staff and volunteers in managing disclosures or concerns arising during events.
Policy, Procedure & Compliance
- Support the development, review, and implementation of safeguarding policies in line with national legislation, regulatory guidance, and best practice.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission safeguarding expectations.
- Conduct audits and spot checks to assess safeguarding practice across 2wish services.
- Contribute to risk assessments, incident reviews, and continuous improvement processes.
Training & Capacity Building
- Deliver safeguarding training and briefings to staff, trustees, volunteers, and sessional workers.
- Promote a confident safeguarding culture where concerns are recognised early and raised promptly.
- Support onboarding processes to ensure all staff and volunteers understand their safeguarding responsibilities.
Partnership Working
- Build strong relationships with safeguarding boards, local authorities, health boards, schools, and referral partners.
- Represent 2wish multi‑agency meetings, strategy discussions, and case conferences.
General:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality,
- Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
The postholder must uphold 2wish values: Compassion, Boldness, Excellence and Community.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
What we do for you:
Contract type: Permanent and full-time
Hours: Normal office hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it’s auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions – employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Location: 2wish is currently working with staff to offer a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An ‘Employee Assistance Programme, ‘ including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Free tickets to UK 2wish events, discounts for family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Newham. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.
£21,606 per annum, working 30 hours per week. The shift pattern for this role is 10 hour shifts 3 days per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Night Support Workers enable people with needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Establishing a night-time routine
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
- Working in partnership with the London Borough of Newham and East London Foundation Trust, Ibis House provides short-term, person-centred support to individuals who are medically fit for discharge from mental health inpatient services but face other barriers to discharge. These barriers may include housing issues, independent living skills, access to benefits, community engagement, or other support needs.
- The service also supports individuals experiencing a mental health or psychological crisis where hospital admission may be considered, but where the person is not too unwell or distressed to safely benefit from a step-up bed stay.
- Ibis House accepts referrals from the community, particularly in the early stages of relapse, with the aim of preventing further deterioration, avoiding hospital admission, and reducing the likelihood of full relapse.
- The primary aim of the service is to provide time-limited support that connects individuals with appropriate longer-term services, helping to reduce escalation of need, prevent inpatient readmissions, and ease pressure on inpatient beds..
- To exercise responsibilities under the current Health & Safety legislation and Equal Opportunities Policy as laid down or amended by Look Ahead Housing Association
- To act at all times in accordance with the aims, philosophy and practice of the service
- Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
Please see our jobs site for the full job description.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us on a full-time, 18-month fixed term contract, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- £55,000 - £63,317 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a unique opportunity to deliver a complex construction project in one of the UK’s most sensitive and significant public landscapes.
So, if you’re ready to lead projects that protect and shape some of London’s most iconic landscapes, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of Roehampton Restored – a high‑profile, multi‑million‑pound capital project within the Grade I listed landscape of Richmond Park.
With planning consent secured and enabling works underway, you’ll take responsibility for the built and hard‑landscape elements of the project through RIBA Stages 4–7, delivering a new café, public toilets and cycle hire facilities to an exceptional standard. You’ll coordinate contractors, consultants and internal teams, manage cost and risk, discharge planning conditions, and ensure the project achieves a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage the project budget, programme, risks and change control
- Oversee contract administration (NEC) in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor
- Work closely with the Senior Landscape Project Manager to ensure seamless integration of built and landscape works
- Ensure compliance with planning, heritage, environmental and health & safety requirements (including CDM 2015)
- Secure delivery of all BREEAM Excellent credits
- Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, statutory bodies, contractors and local interest groups
- Provide regular progress, budget and risk reporting to the Project Sponsor, SRO and Project Board
- Support project handover, Health & Safety files and updates to the TRP Asset Register
About You
To be considered as a Senior Project Manager, you will need:
- Degree in construction, engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM or similar)
- Extensive experience delivering new build construction projects
- Strong knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work, particularly stages 4–7
- Experience administering contracts (NEC and/or JCT)
- Practical knowledge of health & safety legislation, including CDM 2015
- Excellent budget management, reporting and risk management skills
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Other organisations may call this role Project Lead, Project Delivery Manager, Senior Project Supervisor, Parks Project Manager, or Planning and Project Delivery Manager.
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The Royal Parks 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. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Senior Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Money Adviser
Salary £36,069 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance) + excellent benefits
Location Birmingham (remote working with some office attendance. Initial training will be mandatory on site)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: 26th May 2026 & 15th June 2026
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (rota basis including evenings and occasional Saturdays).
Closing date: 19th March
We are an award-winning free debt advice service run by an independent charity founded in 1991 to help people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence.
About the Money Adviser Role
We’re passionate about making a positive difference. We’re now looking for Money Advisers to join our team and help us support people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence.
As a Money Adviser, you’ll provide tailored, specialist money advice to clients. You’ll help clients navigate complex debt situations, providing clear, empathetic and non-judgemental support while meeting quality and productivity standards.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· Providing specialist money advice and support across multiple channels.
· Communicating with clients in a clear, supportive and empathetic way.
· Identifying and explaining appropriate debt solutions (e.g. DROs, IVAs, DMPs).
· Accurately maintaining client records and administrative processes.
· Collaborating with colleagues to ensure service quality and continuous improvement.
· Acting as an ambassador for us in all client and stakeholder engagement.
About You
Our ideal candidates will bring:
· Proven experience in a telephony customer service or advice role.
· Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to explain complex information simply to a variety of callers, some of whom may be distressed or have suicidal thoughts.
· A customer-focused, empathetic and non-judgemental approach. A high level of IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom) and ability to adapt to new systems.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
· Resilience and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
What We Offer
We provide full training and extensive support to give you all the tools needed to become an exceptional adviser. The eight-week training program will be conducted at our offices in Birmingham (Five Ways). You must be able to commit to training on a full-time, on-site basis, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Training to become a Money Adviser is challenging and also staying up to date with new legislation in this arena is important, therefore you need to be willing to manage your own development during and outside working hours. With the initiative to research some of the finer technical points of debt advice, you will possess the drive to succeed in a role that presents challenging targets.
We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including:
· 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· A contributory pension scheme
· Flexible hybrid working arrangement
· Generous life insurance
· Wellbeing days to support your mental health
· A healthcare cashback scheme
· Access to an Employee Assistance Program
· Working outside the UK (up to 30 days in a 12-month period)
· Free on-site gym (Birmingham)
· Enhanced maternity pay
How to Apply
We’d love to learn more about you! Please click apply now to answer a few questions and submit your CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria in the job description and why you would be a great money adviser (500 words max)
We value authentic applications, so please refrain from using AI-generated content. We’re interested in hearing your own words, experiences, and motivations, this helps us understand your genuine interest in the role and what makes you unique.
If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss them.
Important Information
We may close this advert and recruitment process early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
We will only use the data you supply to us for recruitment purposes, and it will be held for twelve months. For further details, please see our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our vacancies page.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We take diversity seriously and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our values: ‘We put people first, We support each other, We solve problems’ underpin our vision to be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or educational institution remain hidden until shortlisting is complete. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Job Title: Home Energy Advisor (Green Doctor)
Salary: £25,229 – £27,885 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week) and Part-Time roles available
Location: Workington based – Redress Project – Will be expected to travel extensively to locations across West Cumbria and Carlisle.
About us
Groundwork works across the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. We provide training and create jobs, reduce energy use and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Step by step we’ll go on changing places and changing lives until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential.
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Home Energy Advisor (Green Doctor) to join our team in Cumbria. In this rewarding frontline role, you’ll provide practical, in-home support to residents most at risk of fuel poverty, including low-income households, older people, disabled residents and families with young children.
You will help make homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, offering tailored advice, installing simple energy-saving measures, and advocating on behalf of householders with energy providers.
If you’re a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and community partners, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Home Energy Advisor, you will:
- Deliver one-to-one home energy support visits to vulnerable residents
- Install small energy-saving measures such as LED light bulbs, draught excluders and reflective radiator panels
- Provide basic budgeting and money management advice
- Advocate with energy companies to help residents secure better tariffs and resolve issues
- Develop strong referral pathways with local authorities, housing providers, health services and community organisations
- Deliver informal energy awareness sessions to partners and community groups
- Maintain accurate records and complete all administrative tasks to a high standard
- Manage your own diary of appointments and meetings
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment
- Promote the project within the local community
- Work towards agreed targets with minimal supervision
About you:
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable people
- A confident and empathetic communicator
- Well-organised and able to manage their own workload
- Comfortable working independently across a wide geographic area
- Able to build positive relationships with partners and residents
An energy-related qualification at Level 3 or above would be desirable. However, full in-role training will be provided for the right candidate.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: Monday 16th March noon.
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Make yourself at home
We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
This is a great opportunity to join a respected, purpose-driven national health and care organisation as their Project Manager (Government-Funded Projects), supporting the delivery of leadership programmes and commissioned projects across England and the devolved nations.
This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex programmes, strengthening governance processes, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality, audit-ready projects.
If you have previous experience in project management – particularly within a non-profit, membership body, health, or wider public-sector setting – this could be the role for you!
Role: Project Manager – Government-Funded Projects
Organisation Type: National Health & Care Non-Profit
Salary/Rate: £23 - £26 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the London office
Employment Type: Temporary position
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Duration: 3-6 months approx.
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged!
The Role:
As the Project Manager, you’ll play a central part in enabling the successful delivery of government-funded programmes and leadership initiatives operating across multiple UK nations.
You’ll ensure projects are well-planned, transparent, compliant, and delivered to a high standard — supporting strong governance, financial oversight, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and maintaining project structures, documentation, and delivery timelines
- Managing risks, dependencies, and governance processes to ensure audit readiness
- Supporting budgeting processes, tracking expenditure, and assisting with forecasting
- Preparing clear, high-quality internal and external reporting
- Acting as a key liaison for commissioners, partners, suppliers, and internal teams
- Coordinating operational delivery of events and programme activities
- Supporting evaluation activity, feedback collation, and light-touch research tasks
About You:
- Proven experience in project management within government-funded or public-sector contexts
- Experience developing and implementing administrative and financial processes, including budget monitoring
- Confidence managing governance documentation and compliance frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A highly organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism
- A collaborative, relationship-focused working style
- A project management qualification or familiarity with central government or devolved nation contracts would be advantageous, but strong demonstrable experience is key.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to contribute to work that supports system improvement at a national level, within a values-led organisation committed to high standards, collaboration, and impact.
You’ll gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes while working in a supportive, professional environment that values thoughtful delivery and continuous improvement.
Interested?
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.
Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering impactful, nationally commissioned programmes.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Hours: Part Time (21 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term to end of January 2028.
Salary: £26,100 – £28,200 pro rata (£43,500 - £47,000 FTE)
This is an important project working in partnership with Government, the NHS, partners and affected communities as part of national memorial activities to reflect on the impact of Covid-19 for people across the UK.
The contract is linked to the anticipated development and delivery timeline of the Reflection Spaces project, which is the primary focus of the role.
Key Relationships: Programme Leads, COO, Director of Strategic Engagement, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners
Overall Purpose
The Project Manager will work with NHS member charities and key stakeholders to design, lead and manage a high-profile programme of activity alongside key partners and those with lived experience to create memorial reflection spaces for communities most impacted by COVID-19. This is referred to in this document at the ‘Reflection Spaces’ project.
You will bring a dynamic, can do approach to support the design and delivery of the Reflection Spaces project, ensuring collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including our identified NHS Member Charities, voluntary sector organisations, funders, evaluators and government officials to create beautiful high quality and reflective spaces supportive of those experiencing bereavement with creative elements to mark their significance.
It involves working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including our member charities, NHS trusts, funders, evaluators, and government officials, and ensuring initiatives are delivered successfully.
Overall Objectives
To support the design and implementation of new sensory reflection spaces that create a living memory and legacy for communities of those lost during the pandemic. The new COVID-19 memorials will be created across the country that reflect the importance of green spaces to the nation during the pandemic for health and wellbeing, and to bring people together in remembrance and commemoration to those who have experienced loss.
To convene and engage stakeholders to inform the national elements of the project including development of the creative brief, ensuring a golden thread that brings all of the locally funded projects together.
You will coordinate teams, stakeholders and partners to ensure high quality delivery, excellent interpretation and relevance through codesign to represent the user needs from established steering and engagement groups to ensure quality and impact.
You may also be required to oversee other NHS Charities Together initiatives successfully so they deliver on their objectives, managing stakeholders, and are delivered on time and to budget - in particular the Green Communities project, which is an existing grant programme with NHS Charities to create and improve green spaces and help improve the nation’s health.
Key Responsibilities
Project Design and Development
- Work with the Programme Leads and SRO to develop the Reflection Spaces project from design to implementation considering sustainability and legacy of local project design and implementation with NHS charity members.
- Managing high profile stakeholder relationships and partners across government, horticultural partners and bereavement organisations to codesign the programme of activity and/or high level design brief to guide local project delivery.
- Establish evaluation requirements for the programme and projects delivered at a local level and in line with partners involved, leading processes to convene, capture and share evidence, data and insight to support knowledge of impact for users of the spaces. Commission and manage external evaluations where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims.
- Plan funding aspects of the programme allocating awards to chosen NHS Charities able to support the requirements of the spaces as per brief.
- Develop project plans with clear objectives, timelines, milestones and manage and monitor associated budget, ensuring that projects are financially sustainable and cover our costs.
Delivery and Management
- Lead initiatives, in particular the Reflection Spaces project, to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
- Establish and oversee robust project governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout
- Regularly review and monitor impact against the goals of the programme, ensuring the benefits and impact we seek are being achieved
- Provide line management of staff where required, such as the Senior Projects Officer working across our other related greening projects
- Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and ensuring team members are empowered
- Support or lead the process of securing appropriate partnership propositions, selecting service contracts or grant arrangements where appropriate, with regard to considerations such as control and VAT efficiency. Where multiple potential partners exist, ensure we have effective decision making to select the most appropriate partnerships in line with our strategic criteria, either through procurement or application assessments and establish appropriate tender processes for artistic commissioning.
- Manage contracts or grant arrangements with external partners, including evaluators and delivery organisations, delegating as required; lead or support negotiations as needed and ensure partners meet their obligations.
- Oversee and manage the delivery of the Greener Communities project to completion.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, NHS trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce and steer projects collaboratively.
- Facilitating and supporting engagement to harness lived experience voice to inform the design and delivery of locally delivered projects to ensure relevance and suitability of spaces and also to support national commemoration events such as the National Day of Reflection.
- Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the lifecycle of each project, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
- Provide support and guidance to member charities through the projects we fund, enabling high quality spaces and user experience and outcomes.
- Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for NHS Charities Together and NHS charities
- Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders – including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally and bringing your experience of greening for health.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to plan commemorative events around the National Day of Reflection and to support the design of communication plans.
Creative Arts Installation
- Lead the creative arts commissioning aspects of the Reflection Spaces project in collaboration with partners to ensure spaces have interpretation and recognition around their purpose and also any installation artwork featuring across all sites acting as the golden thread for the programme.
- Identify and build effective relationships with new stakeholders and funders who are required for the artistic aspects of the Reflection Spaces project to support ambition, working collaboratively to secure income such Arts Council applications or equivalent for the devolved nations such as Creative Scotland.
- Establish creative steering groups that help to codesign artistic aspects that will establish interpretation of the spaces and create a ‘golden thread’ unifying the spaces
Other duties
- Visibly live NHS Charities Togethers values of Human, Collaborative and Pioneering, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Togethers policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
- Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
- Work with organisational systems to capture and share stakeholder interactions in a timely manner
- Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
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Organisation: Life for a Life Memorial Forests
Location: South-West England (Somerset region) – travel expected to memorial forest locations including Yeovil, Taunton, and Bristol
Working Pattern: 1–2 weekend days per month (Saturdays and/or Sundays only)
Pay: £12.60 per hour
About Us
Life for a Life is a growing UK charity that enables families and individuals to celebrate or commemorate loved ones by planting memorial trees or scattering ashes at over sixty woodland locations across the country.
We create living memorials in beautiful natural settings, offering families a peaceful, meaningful experience that lasts for generations.
The Role
We are seeking a compassionate, self-motivated Tree Dedication / Memorial Ceremony Co-ordinator to lead memorial tree dedications and ashes scattering ceremonies at sites across the South-West.
You will act as the face of the charity during ceremonies, guiding families with empathy, insight, and gentle humour. Ceremonies are non-religious, centred on nature, remembrance, and the charity’s mission.
This is a sessional role – approximately 1–2 days per month, primarily weekends. Travel will be required to memorial forest locations including Yeovil, Taunton, and Bristol.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct memorial tree dedications and ashes scatterings with care and sensitivity
- Liaise with families ahead of dedication days, answering queries and offering guidance
- Represent Life for a Life with compassion and professionalism at all times
- Work closely with Head Office and the wider management team
- Support administrative tasks as needed, such as installing updated memorial plaques
- Contribute to the rejuvenation and management of memorial forests through respectful engagement
Who This Role Would Suit
This role would particularly suit:
- A qualified or trainee civil celebrant
- A semi-retired professional seeking meaningful weekend work
- Someone with experience in bereavement support, funeral services, counselling, teaching, or community roles
- A self-employed professional looking for occasional additional work
Please note: this role involves supporting bereaved families during deeply personal moments. Applicants must be comfortable working sensitively with grief and loss.
Person Specification – What We’re Looking For
- Reliable travel to memorial forest locations using own vehicle
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with empathy, insight, and gentle humour
- Highly organised and able to work independently
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions (clothing and footwear provided)
- Punctual, dependable, and community-minded
- Confident supporting bereaved clients in a sensitive and caring manner
- A genuine interest in nature, the environment, or horticulture (desirable)
- Previous experience working or volunteering within a charity or community organisation (desirable)
Why Work With Us
- Guide families through deeply meaningful memorial ceremonies entirely outdoors in beautiful woodland settings
- Flexible weekend schedule – only 1–2 days per month
- All clothing, footwear, and tools provided
- Work for a small, supportive charity where your contribution is valued
- Leave a lasting legacy for families and the environment
How to Apply
If this role speaks to you, please submit your CV and a short covering letter by 12th March 2026 explaining your interest in working with Life for a Life and your relevant experience.
Life for a Life creates memorial trees to comfort bereaved families, enhance biodiversity, and help communities through donations and support.



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