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About us
Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland to make change in their local areas. This includes building the power of people with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives and those living in poverty.
Our work consists of training, coaching, hands-on organising and supporting communities to navigate difference and change.
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About the role
The Project Manager coordinates and delivers Act Build Change's programmes and initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed standards. This hands-on role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across membership programmes, partnership activities, and internal operations.
Working closely with programme leads and stakeholders, you'll provide essential coordination support to keep projects on track whilst maintaining clear documentation and communication throughout project lifecycles. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll ensure consistent project delivery standards and contribute valuable insights from project evaluation and monitoring.
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Key responsibilities
Project planning and coordination
- Manage project lifecycles from initiation through to completion:
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation using workflow systems.
- Track project progress against milestones, identifying risks and proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Support budget monitoring and resource allocation to ensure projects stay within agreed parameters.
- Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and keep time, and maintain clear communication between stakeholders.
Project delivery support
- Coordinate logistics and delivery across a variety of organisational activities:
- Manage workshop, event, and campaign logistics including venue coordination, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
- Organise internal projects including team away days, meetings, and organisational events.
- Support partnership project delivery by liaising with external stakeholders.
- Oversee delivery of programmes and maintain accurate records.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Track project outcomes and support continuous improvement:
- Collect and analyse project data, feedback, and evaluation results.
- Produce regular project reports highlighting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
- Support evaluation processes for workshops and programmes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintain project archives and documentation for future reference and organisational learning.
Process and team support
- Contribute to effective project management practices across the organisation:
- Support implementation of project management frameworks and processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share learning and improve project delivery methods.
- Participate in team planning and reflection sessions.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and activities as required to support organisational goals.
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What we're looking for
Essential experience and skills
- Demonstrable project management experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
- Strong experience coordinating events, workshops, or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resources, and logistics effectively.
- Experience working with external partners, suppliers, or contractors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Strong team collaborator.
- Proficiency with project management tools and systems.
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision and strong self-management skills.
Desirable experience and skills
- Previous experience of community organising or a strong interest in it.
- Experience of working in nonprofit or mission-driven environments.
- Background coordinating membership programmes or community engagement activities.
- Experience organising team events, away days, or internal organisational activities.
- Budget monitoring experience.
Personal qualities
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Confident project manager who maintains professional standards whilst remaining collaborative and open to different perspectives.
- Proactive problem-solver who identifies challenges early and offers practical solutions.
- Clear communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
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What we offer
Salary and benefits
- £30,900-£39,140 salary, depending on experience.
- Permanent contract with option for 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
- Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
- Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
- Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
- Access to office space in London when needed.
- Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
- Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
- Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
- Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
- Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
- Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
- Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
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How to apply
Note:
- This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
- Applicants that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.
- Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.
Please submit your application using the application form, which should include:
- Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
- Answers to the application questions, referring to the job description and providing specific examples.
Next steps
- Submit your application by Thu 23 July at 23:59.
- First round interviews will begin the week of Mon 17 Aug.
- We may arrange a second round of interviews.
- The role will start from Sep/Oct 2026.
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We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world.
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Brightside is the UK’s leading and safest online mentoring provider, with 23 years’ experience in delivering personalised and flexible online mentoring to young people. We exist to connect young people facing barriers with relatable role models so they can make confident and informed decisions about the future. Our flexible technology gives young people a mentor in their pocket, on their own schedule, to support their next steps.
The Data and Insights Manager will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality and impact across our mentoring programmes. The postholder will work closely with the Programmes Team to embed impact in project design and to produce evaluations that assess the impact of mentoring against our theory of change outcomes. The postholder will complete data analysis and evaluation reports for individual mentoring programmes as well as our whole portfolio to present our impact at an aggregate level. The postholder will produce organisation wide impact reports for external publication and work closely with the senior management and leadership teams to demonstrate and celebrate our impact. This is a varied role, suited to candidates interested in using data and insights to improve processes and articulate impact to a wide range of audiences.
Responsible for
- Championing and quality assuring our theory of change, ensuring that programmes are designed with impact at the centre and within the frameworks that will give us the most robust data sets
- Quantitative data analysis for individual programmes and our portfolio of mentoring programmes as a whole, clearly presenting our impact against our outcomes
- Qualitative data analysis of mentoring messages, written feedback and focus groups/1:1 interviews
- Producing high quality evaluation reports for individual programmes, including recommendations for future iterations
- Producing organisational impact reports and blogs/posts, to present our impact to external audiences
- Creating and maintaining PowerBI dashboards to present live impact data
- Proofing and testing baseline and exit surveys to ensure accuracy of questions and survey logic across our portfolio
- Overseeing our data collection tools and upskilling the team to use them effectively/accurately
- Overseeing our external communications to ensure regular sharing of case studies and impact stories through our comms and marketing (social media, newsletters etc.)
- Conducting focus groups and interviews and writing up case study stories Ensuring that all data collection is accurate and in line with our policies
- Annual data uploads to HEAT and monitoring our HESA return
Please download the job description document and read the essential criteria and application instructions carefully. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Our mission is to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future

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Development Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge
Salary: £44,000-£48,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Fixed-term contract (12 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. . You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long-term support for our work.
The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other
We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.
Responsibilities
- Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
- Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
- Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
- Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
- Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
- Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
- Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
- Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
- Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
You should have:
- Experience in securing and developing long-term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
- Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
- Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
- Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
- Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
- Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
- A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
- Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.
All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.
Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues.
- Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
- Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
- Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
- Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
- Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
- Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
- Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
- Travel to work. Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 6 July 2026, 9:00am
Phone screen: Week commencing 6th July 2026
First interview: Week commencing 13 July 2026
Second interview: Week commencing 20 July 2026
Our recruitment process
All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.
Here's what you can expect:
- As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager.
- A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager.
- The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
- We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
- You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
- If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
We are looking for an experienced Regional Opperations Lead, to coordination all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Midlands Region and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.
We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 20,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid, through a team of 250 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing their skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.
As the StreetDoctors lead for the region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.
The key areas of focus include:
- To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
- To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
- To deliver training and ensure the quantity and quality of projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.
At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To empower young people through training to keep safe, save lives and be part of the solution to street violence.



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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
Purpose of the role:
As a Kinship Family Worker for Kinship Reach, you will deliver this online programme to families in your commissioned area. You will provide virtual one-to-one support to kinship carers and their families to help them become resilient and informed, with a strong support network to help them care for the children in their care.
Key responsibilities:
One-to-one support
Provide up to 6 one-to-one support sessions bespoke to the kinship carers and their families over a three-month intervention, working within the Kinship Reach delivery model. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Signposting or referring to relevant national and local services.
- Providing practical and emotional support to kinship carers.
- Liaising with other professionals and organisations.
- Making referrals to other Kinship services such as Advice, Someone Like Me, Peer-to-Peer.
- Providing support for carers to secure grants from local and national funders.
- Set goals for change following Kinship Reach processes, in partnership with the kinship carer.
- Monitor, review and revise these goals to ensure carers are on track and goals remain relevant.
Peer group facilitation and management
Kinship delivers virtual peer support groups which carers from Kinship’s programmes can access, coordinated by Senior Kinship Family Worker(s). This role could include:
- Developing existing groups and setting up new groups as required.
- Working closely with Kinship’s peer-to-peer service where appropriate.
- Collaborating with kinship carers, the local authority, and community partners to set up virtual and in-person peer support groups.
- Planning, preparing, facilitating virtual and in-person peer support groups.
- Promoting groups in the area you are delivering in to kinship carers and organisations who work with them, including contributing to the creation of promotional materials.
Participation
- Recruit kinship carers as volunteers to lead and support the development of virtual peer support groups.
- Work proactively to enable kinship carers to influence the design and delivery of the peer support groups delivered in their area (such as topics, time / date).
- Support Kinship’s communications and engagement strategy, such as helping to provide case studies and sourcing images for newsletters and local media to promote the programme and recruit participants.
Safeguarding and risk management
Kinship has a robust safeguarding structure. You will be supported by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Designated Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSL).
- Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect, following national legislation and procedures and Kinship’s own safeguarding procedures.
- Liaise with your line manager and safeguarding lead regarding safeguarding concerns, following Kinship’s policies and processes.
- Provide reports and information for managers about cases of concern.
- Ensure you are aware of and follow safeguarding policies and procedures risk of harm protocol.
- Complete risk assessments for events or groups with families in line with Kinship’s policies and processes to be signed off by a DSL or DDSL.
- Follow Kinship’s health and safety policies to keep yourself and your clients safe, such as Lone Working Policy, Home Visit Policy, risk assessment, events.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Record attendance at virtual support groups and ensure this is reported on the Salesforce database.
- Ensure casework, feedback, and other data related to service delivery are regularly and accurately recorded on our Salesforce database in line with Kinship’s policy and best practice.
- Ensure completion of carer registration forms, review forms, and closure forms, taking details that will be used to evidence impact.
- Collect case studies from your kinship carers to help demonstrate impact.
- Contribute to any reports for local authority partners as required in terms of data and case studies as required.
- Attend monitoring meetings as required.
- Engage in quality assurance processes in line with Kinship processes and policies.
Relationship and stakeholder management
- In partnership with the senior Kinship Family Worker, enable local authorities to understand the programme and pathways for how to make referrals.
- Support practitioners' meetings with local authorities to encourage referrals, discuss cases, and ensure local authority confidence in the programme.
- Where applicable, work with local authorities to raise awareness of kinship care and to reach and support kinship carers through the programme.
- Where possible and relevant, represent Kinship at external events and meetings to raise awareness of the programme and to influence other organisations.
- Where applicable, work with local authorities and voluntary and community groups supporting kinship families.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
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The Regional Programme & Partnerships Manager plays a central role in leading and growing LTSB’s work across Birmingham. The role combines programme delivery, schools engagement, employer partnerships and youth employment support to create meaningful pathways into careers for young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering LTSB’s Birmingham programme activity, including employment programmes, schools programme delivery and employer-led experiences, while also developing relationships with employers, schools, referral partners and community organisations that strengthen local impact. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Employment, Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising, the role will ensure a joined-up and high-quality experience for young people, employers and partners.
The role is suited to someone who is passionate about social mobility, confident delivering engaging programmes, skilled at building relationships and comfortable managing a varied workload across delivery, partnerships and regional development activity.
LTSB prepares, connects and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with leading organisations.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.
Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.
We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
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We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
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We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
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We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
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We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
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We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Role Description
Volunteering Matters Brighter Futures CEC works with pupils (aged 12-18) who are care experienced or on the edge of care across the City of Edinburgh.
The project has two parts, one is to work one to one with the young people referred to the project, supporting them to experience a volunteering placement with local charitable organisations that will build their confidence and allow them to grow and learn new things in a different environment out with school.
The second part is our group work, the Youth Engagement Manager will be responsible for up to 7 small groups within schools across Edinburgh.The Youth Engagement Manager supports the young people engaged in the groups to develop and deliver a Youth Social Action project within their community.
We’re looking for a patient and engaging Youth Engagement Manager to join the Brighter Futures team in Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values and strategy.
Due to the nature of this role and the needs of the young people we support, including the requirement to provide appropriate support and engagement for young males with complex experiences, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be male under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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To build relationships with the young people, acting in a non-judgemental way to support them through their Brighter Futures journey.
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Consistently role modelling and displaying Volunteering Matters organisational values
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Deliver and develop the Brighter Futures Schools programme across the City of Edinburgh, meeting ambitious targets and milestones, ensuring all young people engaged achieve positive outcomes
Develop and deliver our Social Action group work project in different schools across Edinburgh.
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Work alongside staff form residential units, parents and carers to help support building a relationship with the young people referred to our one-to-one work
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Build relationships with different high schools across area through both our group work and one to one program.
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To maintain excellent relationships with charity and not-for-profit partners in Edinburgh - ensuring diverse, high quality volunteer roles are available that reflect the needs and interests of young people.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, volunteers, families, school staff, social work, NHS, Education partners, third sector organisations and others.
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Support the young people to complete awards and qualifications linked to their volunteering.
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To manage all elements of a young persons experience, from referral to completion of their journey
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To manage the risk assessment, safeguarding, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate
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Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information is collected and that Brighter Futures meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.
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Assist the Senior Project Manager by preparing Impact Reports
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Administration tasks including maintaining effective and accessible records, the use of Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and other software such as Canva
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This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Skills / Knowledge Required
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Excellent knowledge & understanding of the life challenges and issues that young people face in Scottish society including an understanding of “The Promise” as well as understanding of trauma informed practice.
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Experience delivering a youth work approach to young people who challenge.
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An understanding of how to assess the needs of an individual using a person-centred approach
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being able to have strategic conversations with partners and stakeholders one minute and talk to an anxious or unsure young people the next.
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Excellent organisational skills including strong attention to detail, the ability to manage a busy workload, and prioritise effectively
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Excellent IT skills including the use of Office 365, Microsoft Teams and other software packages including a CRM.
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Ability to think on your feet, act quickly and respond to situations as well as demonstrate common sense and initiative.
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The post holder should be non-judgemental, competent, conscientious and self-aware.
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Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of people.
Experience Required
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Significant experience working directly with young people, specifically those who are care experienced or who face life challenges
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Experience of youth work in a group setting
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Experience in all aspects of effective Volunteer Management (recruitment, training, support)
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Experience developing strong working relationships, with a range of internal and external stakeholders
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Experience of project management, achieving goals, managing a busy workload and working to deadlines
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Experience of measuring the impact of mentoring/volunteering, and understanding the results
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Understanding of and full commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Qualifications Required
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications
Location
This role is based in Edinburgh, a large part of your hours will require you to work within the community and schools, for the other hours you will have the opportunity to work from home. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
PVG
This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme. We will support you to become a PVG member if you are not already. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
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Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
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Unlimited Annual Leave
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Employee Pension scheme
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Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced sick and family leave.
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Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
We welcome applications from everyone, but please note that if we receive an extremely large number of responses, we may close this advert early to fully consider applications. We encourage you to apply promptly so you don’t miss the opportunity to join our community.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.



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About This Job
This is an exciting and rewarding role managing award programmes recognising the achievements of the cadets and volunteers of the Combined Cadet Force and Army Cadet Force (UK Cadets). Working across two national cadet charities, you will proactively identify deserving individuals, manage and modernise the awards process, provide expert advice and seek additional national external awards and recognition.
We are looking for someone with experience in writing persuasive award citations or funding applications, with exceptional communication and process management skills.
This role is key to ensuring that the remarkable cadets and volunteers of the UK Cadets are appropriately recognised and celebrated for their extraordinary contributions.
Essential Skills
· GCSE English or equivalent experience
· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications
· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally
· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression
· Information gathering and analysis skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible).
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 5th July 2026.
Interviews will be held in person in London during the week commencing 27th July 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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About This Job
This is an exciting training role in Army Cadet Headquarters responsible for the governance of risk in the Army Cadets.
In this critical organisational safety role, you will both generate medical risk assessments and assure those generated by others. You will ensure appropriate medical governance and compliance processes are in place, including identifying organisational clinical risks and recommending appropriate policies. You will oversee incident reporting and trend analysis to support continuous improvement. This will include developing systems and reporting frameworks to provide a clear understanding of the organisation’s medical risk profile and supporting the volunteer team delivering advanced skills training to highly qualified first aiders.
Essential Skills
· Have a sound understanding of the role of medical support in the Army Cadets
· Hold an accredited assessing qualification
· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
· Understand the legislative requirements for First Aid provision as set out by the HSE
· Understand legislative restrictions on medical scopes of practice.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs Sunday 12th July 2026.
Interviews will be held in person in London during the week commencing 3rd August 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to the best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary
This role will lead the development, setup, and delivery of individual locations within our new hyper-local Early Diagnosis Programme designed to improve bowel cancer awareness and timely presentation in communities most affected by health inequalities. Central to the role is establishing strong partnerships - working with local cancer alliances or health boards, primary care, community pharmacies, employers, and community and faith groups - to create tailored, locally driven plans.
The post holder will oversee the design of bespoke 12-month delivery plans for each location, selecting and coordinating relevant Bowel Cancer UK interventions and ensuring all activity is grounded in local insight and evidence.
This role will be critical in delivering the first phase of the Early Diagnosis Programme, generating learning, refining the model, and laying the foundations for potential future scale-up across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver local early diagnosis programmes by developing tailored, evidence-based 12‑month plans to improve bowel cancer awareness and early presentation in targeted communities.
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Build and manage strong multi-agency partnerships with health systems, primary care, community groups, employers, and other stakeholders to drive coordinated, high-impact local activity.
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Coordinate programme delivery and impact by managing volunteers, overseeing implementation and evaluation frameworks, and using insights to refine and scale the programme nationally.
Please note that we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date or extend the application period, depending on the number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
Location: Remote (based in Scotland with regular travel across Scotland and the North of England, plus travel for biannual team days in London and departmental team meetings in various locations)
Hours of work: 21-28 hours a week (3-4 days)
Salary: £28,665 - £31,965 pro rata (£17,199 - £19,179 or £22,932 - £25,572 actual)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The National Partnership Manager role involves:
- Driving expansion across Scotland and the rest of the UK by identifying, engaging, and securing new church partners and networks.
- Working closely as part of the engagement team, to build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners, contributing to national growth targets and KPIs.
- Attending and representing Kids Matter at events through public speaking, exhibitions, and partnership engagement.
About you
Are you confident in pioneering new projects? Do you have strong networking skills? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process
How to Apply
You can apply for the National Partnership Manager position by completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 13th July at 9am. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you have any questions, please refer to our recruitment FAQs document. If you would like any application and interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.


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Our client is a dynamic, passionate charity, committed to improving the lives of children across the UK. They currently run over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need support, as well as campaigning to change laws and policies to make children’s lives both happier and safer. They are now looking to recruit a Service Manager (part-time, 21 hours) to lead the safe and effective development and delivery of a new Virtual Therapy service.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a new impactful service, providing accessible digital therapeutic services to a variety of young people. As Service Manager you will initially work closely with external app developers to translate clinical and safeguarding needs into platform requirements, validating functionality through user testing, and assuring compliance, accessibility and data protection for online therapy with children and young people. Once the app is built and launched, the role will focus on setting up, scaling and running the virtual therapy programme, ensuring high-quality practice, safeguarding, accessible delivery and continuous improvement.
Please note, the first phase of this work involving the development of the product will last approximately 6 months. Subject to funding, this role will then move into the second phase of work involving the mobilisation, leadership and management of the product.
To apply for this role, you will have demonstrable experience of delivering therapeutic work with children and young people across a range of presenting issues. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health or Nursing) and registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. BACP, BABCP, UKCP or equivalent) is essential for this role. You will have project and/or service management experience within a health, social care or education setting, and will have experience of supervising and managing staff performance and practice. Experience of working as a service/product owner with software teams to deliver a regulated or digital-health platform is desirable. Overall, you will be a skilled communicator, able to work independently and passionate about driving forward new accessible therapeutic services to improve the lives of vulnerable young people.
In order to apply please initially submit your CV in the first instance (Cover Letters are not required). Should your experience be suitable, we will then be in touch to advise next steps.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
Please note, this is initially a 6 month FTC with possibility of extension due to funding. Please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 1 month notice.
This is a remote role and will be part-time (21 hours per week).
About Us
Head and neck cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the UK, now affecting around 17,000 people each year. Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is a mission-driven national charity dedicated to improving head and neck cancer patient quality of life and outcomes in the UK through support of key programmes, raising awareness and addressing growing healthcare inequalities. We fund groundbreaking research that changes lives and we collaborate across the sector to maximise impact for patients.
The role
We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on Fundraising Manager with broad experience across all income streams but may consider either trusts or corporate fundraising as a speciality. We need someone energetic, committed and with a flexible approach who will be willing to contribute to everything that our small charity has to offer.
Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is currently moving towards a new direction and we have a unique and exciting opportunity to develop an organisation that creates maximum impact for head and neck cancer patients and their families. This is your chance to be part of a small charity with big ambition.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary.
· Remote working.
· Professional development and mentorship.
· Meaningful work with measurable impact and a collaborative team environment.
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We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
The postholder will lead and grow relationships that help make walking/wheeling a safe and accessible choice for people across Scotland. . The role will ensure that partnership activity is aligned with national and local priorities for active travel, Living Streets’ strategy and delivers clear benefits for people and places. The role will also manage our Team Leader Scotland and programmes in Scotland.
Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.
Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026, Midday (12PM)
Interviews: Tuesday 14 July and Wednesday 15 July (after 13:00)
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.



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