Knowledge and policy manager jobs in barnes, greater london
Are you a strategic and hands-on digital leader ready to shape the future of our digital landscape and improve the experience for dogs and the people who care for them?
We’re looking for a Digital Product Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large and complex digital products that meet user needs and drive organisational impact.
What does this role do?
As Digital Product Manager, you'll:
- lead the discovery, design and delivery of new digital products, managing complex builds, integrations and user centred, data driven development,
- collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure smooth delivery, strong user journeys and alignment with the live website and wider directorate goals,
- manage, coach and develop a Digital Product Officer,
- ensure strong governance, accessibility and data protection compliance, and use performance insights to drive continuous improvement.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 12th January 2026.
Could this be you?
We’re looking for someone with proven digital product management experience, strong UX and agile understanding, confidence in project planning, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. You’ll use data to inform decisions, have experience supporting or managing others, with the ability to cultivate a supportive, high-performing team culture.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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We will always stand by people standing up to an unjust immigration system. We provide a safe haven for people to rebuild their lives and our Immigration Manager role is a key part of that. Leading our biggest team, you will manage the delivery of our immigration advice projects and work with our Senior Legal Aid Advisor to oversee our legal aid contract.
Main Role:
- Manage and motivate the Immigration Team and supervise the client work.
- Manage and conduct a caseload of immigration advice and casework.
- Ensure that LRMN complies with all regulatory bodies including SRA, IAA, Legal Aid Agency and ICO
- To be responsible for the professional development of the Immigration team
Please see the job pack attached for additional information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead the delivery of one of the UK’s most respected medical conference programmes during an exciting period of growth and celebration.
Join the British Society of Gastroenterology as Events Manager and shape high-profile, inclusive events that make a real impact.
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is the leading professional body for gastroenterology and hepatology in the UK, supporting a multidisciplinary community of clinicians and researchers committed to improving digestive health outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Events Manager (Maternity Cover) to take ownership of our national and international events portfolio, including our flagship annual conference, BSG LIVE.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of conferences, meetings and digital events -from early planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement. You will work closely with colleagues, committees, Professional Conference Organisers and external suppliers to ensure events are engaging, well-managed, financially sound and aligned with BSG’s strategic priorities.
This is a varied, high-impact role combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will manage budgets, oversee suppliers, collaborate on event marketing and communications, and champion best practice in accessibility, inclusion and sustainability. As BSG approaches its 90th anniversary in 2027, you will also play a key role in supporting Project 90, enhancing member experience and celebrating excellence across the profession.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong project management skills, and enjoys delivering complex events to a high standard. Experience within a membership organisation, charity or professional body - particularly within healthcare, science or education would be advantageous.
In return, BSG offers a flexible, hybrid working environment, the opportunity to work on high-profile national events, and the chance to contribute to an organisation with a clear mission and strong values.
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and supporting statement (no more than 2 pages)
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Job Structure
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Reports to: Director of Learning and Impact
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Direct reports: Programme Leads, Programmes Coordinator
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Location: Haringey, with travel across London boroughs as required
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Hours: 40 hours per week (including 1 hour lunch break)
Benefits
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25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, your birthday off, and an extra day per year of service (up to 5 additional days)
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Death in Service cover (up to 4x annual salary / fixed amount for part-time roles)
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Enhanced sick pay
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Eye care benefits for those using display screens
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Up to £750 annual CPD budget to support your professional development
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A dedicated wellness package promoting staff health and wellbeing
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Team building and transformation days to strengthen collaboration and personal growth
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Professional mentoring and ongoing supervision
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A comprehensive induction and training programme to help you thrive from day one
About Sister System
Founded in 2018, Sister System is a charitable organisation and an Open College Network (OCN) approved centre dedicated to empowering girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by the care system.
Our approach is co-designed with care-affected young women to ensure that their lived experiences continue to drive meaningful change and shape our progression. Built on proven therapeutic models, our long-term mentoring, accredited qualifications, and leadership development programmes strengthen resilience, confidence, and essential life skills.
Our model seeks to break intergenerational cycles by equipping young women with the tools to thrive and lead change. Through a strong sense of community, peer networks, and trusted adult relationships, we create clear pathways into education, employment, and socio-economic stability, supporting a life free from abuse.
Throughout her journey with Sister System, each girl participates in weekly one-to-one and group sessions focused on self-education and personal growth. These sessions explore the social and emotional transition to womanhood while building a supportive network of “sisters” who continue to empower one another during key life transitions. Our programmes are accessible to girls and young women at any stage of educational attainment, enabling all Sis-Stars to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our Programmes
All our programmes have been co-curated with young women in care and are built upon proven therapeutic models of intervention. We deliver a set of inclusive, empowering, enabling, and exploratory programmes. These focus on self-education, investigating the social and emotional impact of the transition to womanhood and creating a network of sisters who can continue to support each other's growth throughout key transitional periods. Our programmes are delivered in such a way that sisters at any stage of educational attainment can access, learn, grow, and thrive.
Job Purpose
Sister System is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Programmes to lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of our mentoring, learning, and development programmes for care-affected girls and young women aged 13–24. The postholder will oversee the full programme cycle — from referral and assessment through to delivery, evaluation, and progression — ensuring all work is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with Sister System’s mission and OCN accreditation standards. Acting as the central link between the leadership team and delivery staff, the Head of Programmes will manage and develop a high-performing team, maintain quality assurance across all programme stages, and foster strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, and community organisations to drive measurable impact and long-term systemic change.
This role holds operational oversight of all programme delivery, team management, and quality assurance, ensuring that our work achieves its intended outcomes, aligns with our organisational strategy, and continues to grow in impact and reach.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership and Delivery
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Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of all Sister System programmes, services, and activities in line with organisational aims and funder requirements.
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Oversee programme planning, scheduling, and annual mapping to ensure smooth delivery and strategic alignment across all three stages (Enable, Enhance, Empower).
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Work with the Safeguarding Lead to manage referral, assessment, and placement processes to ensure beneficiaries are appropriately matched to programmes and mentors, maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability throughout.
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Ensure all delivery follows Sister System's three-stage programme model, safeguarding standards, and quality expectations. Support programme delivery where needed, maintaining a visible leadership presence.
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Monitor the service user journey using Sister System's monitoring and evaluation tools and Salesforce CRM, working with the Head of Monitoring & Evaluation to track progress against work plans, indicators, and our evaluation framework.
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Conduct regular programme review meetings with team members and stakeholders to enhance information sharing, efficiency, and effectiveness of programme implementation.
Programme Quality and Impact
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Oversee programme quality assurance, including risk assessment of referrals, benchmarking, and monitoring of Development & Progress reports.
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Work with the Internal Quality Assurer to ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards.
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Maintain oversight of portfolios of work produced by learners and mentors towards their qualifications, in collaboration with the Learning & Development Lead and EET Progression Lead.
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Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data to evidence impact and inform organisational learning.
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Play an active role in the impact evaluation cycle, managing and adapting programmes in line with outcomes and goals.
Operational and Team Leadership
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Lead and support the mentor team in effective caseload management, ensuring appropriate workload balance and delivery quality.
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Line manage key programme staff, providing guidance, support, and supervision in line with organisational policies. Support staff wellbeing and development, ensuring a positive working environment.
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Ensure timely completion of paperwork, reports, and monitoring requirements across all programmes.
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Lead regular team meetings, contributing to a reflective, learning-focused organisational culture.
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Support implementation of Sister System's performance management systems and processes.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, specifically safeguarding, Child Protection Policy, and Code of Conduct.
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Encourage a culture of learning, creativity, and innovation. Maintain good team communication and dynamics, taking remedial action when problems occur.
External Partner Management
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Commission and manage a pool of external facilitators and delivery partners to meet agreed programme outcomes.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners, funders, and external stakeholders to support programme delivery and growth.
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Represent Sister System externally, promoting our model of culturally responsive, trauma-informed mentoring.
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Ensure all staff, partners, and stakeholders have clear understanding of Sister System's mission, vision, values, and policies, reflected in programme implementation.
Strategic Development and Business Growth
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Contribute to the development of Sister System's programme strategy, aligning delivery with the 3-year plan and long-term system change goals.
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Contribute to Sister System's strategy development and revision by providing feedback on programme reach, impact, and strategic planning.
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Identify opportunities for programme innovation and growth, including developing new partnerships and supporting funding applications.
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Support senior leadership in reporting to funders and partners, contributing to organisational learning and sustainability planning.
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Represent Sister System at sector events and forums to promote our work and influence best practice in mentoring care-affected young women.
Safeguarding
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Sister System places the highest priority on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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The Head of Programmes will serve as a Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) with responsibility for safeguarding in the organisation, maintaining good knowledge of safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children) and related legislation (e.g., the Children Act 1989).
Person Specification
Essential – Knowledge & Experience
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Significant experience in programme management, delivery, and coordination within the charity/social impact sector
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Proven track record of managing multiple programmes or projects simultaneously, meeting targets and deadlines
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Experience of line management and team leadership, including supervision and performance management
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Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders, including funders, delivery partners, and referral agencies
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Experience in safeguarding and child protection, including handling disclosures and managing risk
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Knowledge of the challenges faced by care-experienced young women and the care system
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Knowledge of effective monitoring and evaluation approaches and impact measurement
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Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in service delivery
Desirable
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Experience working with vulnerable young people, particularly care-experienced individuals or young women
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Experience in mentoring programmes or youth development initiatives
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Experience working with trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
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Experience of co-production or 'by and for' programme design with service users
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Experience in qualifications-based programmes (e.g., accredited learning)
Skills & Abilities
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Excellent programme planning, coordination, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
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Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and use it to inform decision-making
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
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Strong relationship-building skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
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Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
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Problem-solving skills with ability to adapt plans and respond to challenges
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Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team, fostering a positive and reflective culture
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Strong administrative and IT skills, including proficiency with databases and monitoring systems
Personal Qualities
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Passionate commitment to Sister System's mission of supporting care-experienced young women
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Strong alignment with Sister System's values and approach, including 'by and for' and trauma-informed practice
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Empathetic and non-judgemental approach to working with vulnerable young people
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Resilient and able to manage emotional demands of the role while maintaining professional boundaries
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Flexible and adaptable approach to changing circumstances and organisational needs
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Commitment to continuous learning, reflection, and professional development
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High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
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Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
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You will demonstrate Sister System’s values: Tenacious, Solution-focused, Masterful, Collaborative and Evidence-based
Other Requirements
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Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role
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Right to work in the UK
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Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by programme delivery
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Sister System is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sister System is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we are committed to fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Recruitment Process
The post will be advertised from 16th December 2025; applications will close on 12th January 2026.
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First round of interviews will be 22nd January 2026,
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Second round interview will commence from the week of 26th January 2025
We work alongside girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by care, offering her an early intervention mentoring and educational programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BIND UK is a specialist team offering expert advice and guidance to organisations that are determined to deliver practical, positive and permanent impact to the UK’s Food Waste Challenge. We believe change is created not by a handful of people doing sustainability perfectly, but by everyone doing a little something. Find out more about our values and purpose here.
About Eat Smart
Eat Smart is a successful primary school educational programme born in the NE of England designed to inspire children and schools to reduce food waste and build sustainable food systems. We deliver engaging resources and learning experiences that empower schools and pupils to have more ownership of their kitchens/dinner halls, improve student wellbeing, and have increased environmental awareness.
Since 2018 Eat Smart has enabled 70 schools in North East England to rescue their food waste by over 25%, equivalent to saving 6,000 meals worth £13,000 per school, per year, and our expansion to other areas of the UK has already begun. With an ever-growing data set and credibility for school food waste prevention, we have increasing potential to affect school food policy and deliver food waste prevention interventions on a national level.
As we expand our delivery across the UK, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Development Manager to lead the expansion via a franchise model, build partnerships, and oversee the operational excellence of our growing network.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on scaling the Eat Smart model nationally. The postholder will drive growth by developing regional and national partnerships, securing funding streams, recruiting and onboarding delivery partners, and ensuring quality and impact across all Eat Smart schools and organisations.
You will combine strong operational management with strategic business development — ensuring Eat Smart continues to grow sustainably, aligning with Bind’s aims and values.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Project Development
- Co-develop and deliver a UK-wide expansion strategy for Eat Smart
- Develop and manage the franchise/licensing model for national delivery partners
- Lead on the recruitment, onboarding, and support of partner organisations to deliver the Eat Smart programme effectively
Funding & Partnership Development
- Identify, establish and nurture partnerships with national and local government agencies, policy makers, school bodies and funders
- Build strategic relationships with relevant education, environment and community organisations
- Research relevant funding opportunities for delivery partners and Bind
- Support delivery partners with the submission of funding applications
UK Network Management & Evaluation
- Co-design/develop the Eat Smart monitoring and evaluation system to monitor KPIs and the environmental and social impact of Eat Smart across the UK
- Lead on the management of the monitoring and evaluation system, supporting delivery partners where necessary
- Create local and national impact reports for Eat Smart and use insights to inform improvement and growth
- Manage the support network of UK delivery partners, ensuring they are able to deliver the programme effectively
- Assist delivery partners with meetings with Local Authorities and catering organisations
Marketing & Communications
- Co-design and lead on delivery of annual Eat Smart conferences
- Represent Eat Smart at events, conferences, and networking opportunities across the UK
- Manage Eat Smart UK social media channels
- Develop digital and print materials to support programme promotion and recruitment
Person Specification
Essential:
- Align with Bind’s values. If you are this, we can teach you the rest!
- Understanding of third sector grant funding landscape and experience in successful bid writing
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Experience in partnership and stakeholder recruitment and management
- Ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams of partners remotely
- Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for improving environmental and education outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communicator and proficient in IT systems (shared documents, spreadsheets, Zoom/Teams/Meet, social media, website editing and emails)
Desirable:
- Interest in, and awareness of, food waste on a local and global level
- Experience in business development, franchise management, or operational leadership
- Experience working in education, environment or social impact sectors
- Knowledge of primary school systems
- Experience of community engagement in the UK
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle
** A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for the post, but a clean DBS certificate is not essential for the role - we will review employees with a criminal record on a case-by-case basis. **
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape and lead the national growth of an amazing educational programme
- A collaborative, mission-driven environment with real social and environmental impact
- Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership. Many of our Eat Smart staff choose to work term-time only
- Remote working, with an office in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley
- Being part of a small and passionate team, who believe in a positive disruptive mission to change the food waste landscape across the UK.
Key Information
- Deadline for all applications is Mon 12th January 2026 at 9am – applications received after this date will not be considered.
- In-person interviews will take place on 21st January 2026 in Newcastle.
- Based in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley but this role can be worked remotely/hybrid (some UK-wide travel required incl. a trip to Newcastle minimum monthly)
- Contract: 30-32 hours per week (with the option of increased hours during term-time and reduced hours in school holidays).
- The start date will be end of February 2026, but start dates will be discussed at interview.
- We will contact all applicants as soon as possible to inform them of the status of their application.
To apply, please refer to the attached Job Description and email a CV along with a supporting statement.
Your supporting statement should reflect what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and any other supporting information relevant to the role.
Jobs with Purpose will be in touch with you regarding your application and any next steps. To arrange a chat about the role, please include your availability and contact details and David Robinson will be in touch with suitable applicants to arrange this.
Research and Impact Manager
Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements. You will be expected to attend monthly team meetings in Bristol (with paid travel and subsistence).
Salary: £38,584 - £40,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.6 FTE or 0.8FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 11th January 2026, 11:59pm.
*Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.
Screening calls/Interviews: Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align with the role.
Screening calls: w/c 26th Jan
Interviews: w/c 2nd Feb
Start Date: ASAP
About: The Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of almost 6,000 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our 100% Pledge Campaign. and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a purposeful and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role.
We are expanding our team and so we are looking for a Research and Impact Manager. This hands-on role would suit an insightful, evidence driven researcher and monitoring and evaluation specialist and who is a strong partnership worker. We are looking for someone who is willing to step up when something is needed and determined to see things through.
You will need to enjoy working proactively and flexibly in a fast-paced environment, and have a logical, systematic approach, as well as excellent communication and IT skills. Our team works remotely, but there are also opportunities to co-work (depending on location). You’ll be encouraged and supported to grow and develop your research and impact evaluation skills and expertise within this role.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Warm Welcome Operations Director and wider team your primary responsibility will be to lead on research and impact evaluation to ensure that our strategic approach is driven by evidence. You would take ownership of specific tasks as required, including;
Research:
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Developing a research strategy for the Warm Welcome campaign to help to ensure we can meet our overall campaign strategy.
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Leading on the co-design of research projects to meet the needs of the Warm Welcome campaign and our partners.
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Developing a research and insights hub for the Warm Welcome team where they can easily access the latest statistics on relevant topics such as poverty and loneliness.
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Supporting any individuals or organisations undertaking research on behalf of the Warm Welcome campaign to ensure it is of a high quality and rigorous standard.
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Ensuring high ethical standards and safeguarding are maintained in any research project related to the Warm Welcome campaign.
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Sharing the results of this research in reports and presentations where key evidence and learning is easy for others to understand
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Offering training and support to the Warm Welcome team related to research.
Impact Assessment:
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Supporting the continuous development of our Impact framework.
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Leading the collection of high-quality data, via methods such as survey design, polling and qualitative interviews, with the wider Warm Welcome team and Spaces network to help us to monitor, evaluate, learn and develop our collective impact.
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Ensuring we collect data with Warm Welcome spaces at every stage of their journey in joining the network, i.e. when they register to join and at regular intervals once registered to ensure we understand their impact and their support needs.
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Developing evaluation tools and systems to ensure the Warm Welcome team are easily able to capture evidence related to our impact framework.
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Offering training and support to the Warm Welcome team related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, development and impact assessment
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Leading on partnership work related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, development and impact assessment for the Warm Welcome team
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Being the go to person for key statistics and impact data within the Warm Welcome team to be used in our communications and reporting
Teamworking:
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Supporting the work of the wider Warm Welcome/Good Faith Partnership Team as capacity and need allows
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Other responsibilities commensurate with the post.
Person specification
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
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Strong track record of carrying out a range of relevant research projects, especially those involving community groups
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Experience of collaborating with others on research and evaluation projects
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Experience of developing and continuously improving tools and data for monitoring, evaluation, learning, development and impact assessment
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Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in qualitative and quantitative
methods
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Clear communication skills and experience of sharing research and impact assessment data in clear, concise and easy-to-understand formats for presentations and reports
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Experience in training and developing people’s skills in research and impact assessment
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Experience of contributing to and developing an impact framework
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Accurate and evidence-driven with a passion for ensuring research and impact assessments are completed to a high quality
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Knowledge of ethical research practices, safeguarding and power dynamics in the research process
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Experience in using a CRM system
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Tenacious with a natural drive to push tasks through to completion and to the required standards of excellence
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Highly computer literate: proficient users of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace, as well as being comfortable and keen to learn new technologies and use new tools
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Able to relate well to a range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
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Highly organised and details-focussed
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Confident to take the initiative and solve problems pro-actively
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Self-starter, able to manage themselves and their time, juggling a variety of tasks and priorities
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Willing to work flexibly, which may occasionally require working out of normal working hours
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Willing and able to work remotely, predominantly from home, but with the possibility to co-work with other members of the team (depending on location)
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Have the right to work in the UK
Competencies and behaviours in our team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are:
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Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
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Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values
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Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation
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Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
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Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
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Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
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Organised with effective time management skills.
Working arrangements
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Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol, Reading or London once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK.
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This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting your application
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If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please us
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We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Research and Impact Manager’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications.
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For more information, visit our website or find us on X at @goodfaith
To apply, please send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 11th January 2026. Please use ‘Application for Research and Impact Manager role’ in the email subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Programme Manager (Part-time, 4 days/week — 12-month contract)
Start date: February 2026
Location: Hybrid (East London office + home working)
Salary: £35,490–£38,220 FTE (pro rata) + 3% pension
The Southeast and East Asian Centre (SEEAC) is a community-led CIC supporting East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) migrants and refugees in the UK. We work to build an equitable society where ESEA communities thrive.
We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead our programme team, deliver high-impact community services and advocacy projects, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. This role is central to coordinating multiple projects, managing staff, developing proposals, overseeing budgets, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and representing SEEAC publicly with partners, media and stakeholders. The post works closely with the Executive Director and Partnership Development Manager, including on fundraising.
About you:
You bring 5+ years’ experience leading programme design, delivery, monitoring and reporting plus people management experience and strong communication, organisational and financial skills. You are confident engaging with diverse communities, funders and public audiences, and committed to safeguarding and data protection. Knowledge of issues affecting migrants and refugees (e.g., employment rights, discrimination, health inequality) and strong writing skills are essential. Experience with ESEA communities or other minoritised groups is highly desirable, as is lived experience of migration-related issues.
How to apply:
Apply via CharityJobs or directly on our website
Deadline: 7 January 2026 (23:59).
Interviews:
• Stage 1: Week of 12 January 2026 (online)
• Stage 2: Week of 19 January 2026 (in person, East London)
All offers are subject to references and DBS checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; SEEAC cannot provide visa sponsorship.
SEEAC strives to work to make our society where Southeast and East Asian migrants and their communities are equal members of the UK society and enjoy
Salary: £37,739.41 per annum plus £5,023.71 London weighing allowance
Contract length: Permanent
Location: London Old Street with hybrid working options available
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Sunday 18th January at 11:30pm
Interviews will be taking place the 26th and 27th of January via MS Teams
Shelter is looking for a Mass Participation Project Manager within our Community and Events team to fuel our fight for home.
If you’ve got the project management skills to help shape mass participation events, inspire supporters and thrive on collaboration this could be the role for you.
About the team
This exciting opportunity sits in Shelter’s Community & Events department in Shelter’s Income Generation Directorate.
Community & Events is made up of our Community Fundraising, Supporter Experience, Digital Fundraising & Marketing and Mass Participation teams, across the team we look after a wide range of fundraising activities encouraging supporters to raise money and providing them with the support to do so.
This role as Mass Participation Project Manager sits within Shelter’s Mass Participation team.
About the role
As part of an ambitious and dynamic team you will deliver and develop mass participation products – primarily leading on Shelter’s successful bespoke mass participation product, Walk for Home. You will drive participant numbers, deliver an outstanding supporter experience and grow income and longer-term supporter commitment.
Key responsibilities will include planning and delivering Walk for Home, leading project groups, delivering excellent supporter care, and building strong internal and external relationships. You will proactively collaborate with colleagues within the organisation to maximise product performance and work to increase life-long supporters through both financial and non-financial routes.
This role works closely with the Head of Mass Participation to help shape our product strategy, as well as managing budgets and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. You will attend events to support the wider Community & Events team and stay informed about sector trends to ensure our products remain competitive and impactful.
About you
You are experienced in overseeing and delivering projects, confident managing multiple priorities, along with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and external partners.
You understand what makes a great supporter journey and look for innovative ways to recruit participants, improve engagement and grow lifetime value. You have a solid knowledge of mass participation fundraising and use data and insights to make improvements.
You’re driven by achieving financial targets and delivering high-quality mass participation events, and a relationship builder who works collaboratively, values diverse perspectives and champions inclusivity in everything you do.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. We are committed to offering fully flexible working to help all employees maintain work-life balance. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
How to apply
To apply, please click ‘Apply for Job’ below and submit your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the ‘Person Specification’ section of the job description.
Any application submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Manager will play a crucial role for the organisation, with responsibility for the charity’s finance function including day-to-day management and book-keeping as well as providing strategic support for the CEO. You will produce quarterly management reports in line with YCAT’s reporting framework, create project budgets and reports for funders, prepare the annual statutory financial statements and lead the relationship with the charity’s external auditors.
This role requires practical, hands-on experience of delivering the wide range of finance and accounting services required by a small business or charity; an excellent understanding of Accounting Principles; a knowledge of charity SORP and charity statutory accounting are highly desirable; solid experience of the audit and preparation of annual financial accounts are essential; you must already hold a full qualification in either AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA; practical experience of preparing management and statutory reports is required; and experience of advising senior leadership on finance matters to inform strategic planning.
You will be highly motivated by the charity’s work; have a sound working knowledge of Xero and Google Sheets/Excel; strong attention to detail, producing work with a high level of accuracy; excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to use information effectively and apply sound judgment in order to make decisions. You will be adaptable and organised in prioritising workloads; work effectively to deadlines and demonstrate integrity, understanding the care needed with sensitive information.
Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) exists to discover, nurture and support the most exceptional young classical musicians.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Training Manager
Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
Location: Hybrid. Primarily remote with one weekly hub day in London. Working arrangements may change.
Salary: £33,000-£35,00
Hours: 35 hours/week
Contract: permanent
Closing date: 3 January 2026
ILPA is a charity and professional membership body working to improve immigration, asylum and nationality law. Our training programme is a core part of our work and one of our largest income streams. In 2024/25 we delivered 67 courses and conferences to more than 2,300 practitioners across the UK, supporting lawyers, caseworkers, advisers and organisations working with migrants.
We are recruiting a Training Manager to run this programme end to end. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organisation, confidence with digital platforms and the ability to work with experienced external tutors. The post holder will shape the training calendar with support from the Training Advisory Board and maintain ILPA’s reputation for high-quality, practitioner-led training.
Key Responsibilities
Programme planning and development
• Build and manage the annual and quarterly training schedule
• Work with the Training Committee to identify priorities and emerging issues
• Balance advanced and introductory content across immigration, asylum and nationality law
• Plan and support hybrid conferences and ensure high-demand sessions are scheduled in good time
Tutor and content management
• Recruit, contract and manage ILPA’s panel of external tutors
• Provide clear briefings and support tutors in producing accurate, up-to-date materials
• Facilitate the Training Advisory Board and ensure actions are followed up
• Ensure training content remains high quality and aligned with ILPA’s values
Event delivery
• Set up all events on Eventbrite, including pricing, discounts, communications and refunds
• Host online sessions and support hybrid delivery when required
• Troubleshoot logistical and technical issues on the day
Income, reporting and evaluation
• Monitor bookings, attendance, cancellations and income
• Produce monthly performance reports for the Chief Executive and Finance and Office Manager
• Maintain high participant satisfaction and take action where improvements are needed
Marketing and engagement
• Draft course descriptions, learning outcomes and promotional copy
• Promote events through ILPA’s weekly all-member update and other communication channels
• Respond to participant queries and ensure a reliable customer experience
Systems and administration
• Maintain accurate records, contracts, schedules and evaluation data
• Process tutor invoices and ensure they match delivery
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal policies
Person Specification
Essential
• Experience managing training or professional development programmes
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing a busy schedule
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with senior practitioners
• Good commercial judgement and experience generating income
• Strong digital skills including Eventbrite and online meeting platforms
• Ability to work independently in a small charity team
• Ability to handle competing deadlines and resolve issues efficiently
Desirable
• Knowledge of immigration, asylum or nationality law
• Experience in a charity, membership body or legal-sector environment
• Experience commissioning or managing external tutors or contributors
To apply, you must submit all three of the following:
- ILPA Application Form
- ILPA Equalities Monitoring Form
- CV
If you need the forms in an alternative format or require adjustments, contact Anthony Essien.
Deadline: 3 January 2026
Interviews: Weeks commencing 13 and 20 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
White Ribbon is the leading organisation in the UK working to engage men and boys in ending violence against women and girls. Our mission is to prevent men’s violence against women through addressing its root causes, gender inequality and harmful gender norms and stereotypes. We do this by working with individual men and boys, organisations, and the community, helping them to understand the scale of the problem, and how they can be part of the solution.
This is an exciting time to join White Ribbon as our work and profile has grown significantly over recent years as the importance of engaging men in ending violence has become more apparent. We have an increasing public presence, through campaigning activities, policy influence, in the media and online.
Location: This is a London based post, with remote working. Most frequent and regular networking and partnership meetings and events will be in London, with some travel throughout England and Wales, particularly around the White Ribbon Day period. You will be required to attend occasional meetings with the staff team at various locations around the country, including quarterly in West Yorkshire.
You will lead our policy work to influence decision makers and our awareness raising campaigns, including our flagship White Ribbon Day and the following 16 days of activism, with ambitious engagement targets across a wide group of stakeholders. Your work will bring about demonstrable societal and policy change.
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Services Manager – Complex Needs & Community
Reference number: 313
Responsible to: Director of Complex Needs and Community
Working hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Rate of pay: £38,000 - £39,000 per annum
Working base: One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home
Area covered: The role requires travel across Hertfordshire to our Wellbeing centres, community partnerships and external organisations
About Us
For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We offer a range of Community Support services which provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or who need help with their mental wellbeing. Our high quality services are flexible and we help people to resolve real-life difficulties and to improve their own independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.
We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.
About our Complex Needs & Community Services
The successful candidate will manage and develop the Complex Needs and Community Teams at Hertfordshire Mind Network. The Services Manager will be responsible for leading a variety of services currently including the Flourish (asylum seekers and refugees) contract and the Primary Care Network contract. As the services grow and develop, other services/projects may sit under this post.
About the role
The role requires travel across Hertfordshire to our Wellbeing centres, community partnerships and external organisations and is responsible for a team of staff and volunteers who work within Complex Needs and Community teams across the county.
As a Services Manager you will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and work in partnership with Complex Needs Team Leaders and the other Service Managers across the Charity. Reporting into the Director for Complex Needs and Community you will be directly responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of two or more of our Services and a key member of the Herts Mind Network Safeguarding team.
Responsibilities of the post
- Support the Director of Complex Needs and Community with effective running of the complex needs and community services.
- Build strong relationships and liaise with commissioners and partner organisations.
- Manage the Flourish and PCN contracts.
- Work closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
- Support the development of services by promoting and being responsive to changing needs.
- Oversee the recruitment and management of client facing staff.
- Be a strong safeguarding level 3 champion and manage/support referrals.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are current, understood by staff and that they are working within these policies and procedures.
- Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service, ensure all KPIs are met.
- Process referrals and manage and prioritise all administration tasks associated with the service, including Payroll and expenses submissions.
- Be part of the Senior Management on call rota (out of hours), attend SMT meetings as required and support the work of the wider SMT.
- Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the service development by working alongside the Directors to evaluate service delivery and produce progress and monitoring reports.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
- Birthday leave day.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on January 15th 2026.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 28th of January 2026
N.B. Please quote reference number 313 when completing your application for this role.
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.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Lead the finance for London Black Women's Project, a specialist charity supporting Global Majority women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Ensure robust, compliant financial management while helping sustain vital refuge, counselling and legal advice services.
Please note: Given the nature of work and the focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and sex to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is open only to Black and minoritised, i.e Global Majority women.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you’ll oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong governance. You’ll manage budgets, forecasts, rent accounting, and reporting to the Board and funders. You’ll also lead a small finance team and collaborate closely with the Director and external accountants to improve systems and drive financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee day-to-day finance: income, expenditure, reconciliations, and supplier payments.
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Support the production of management accounts, cashflow reports, and forecasts.
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Lead budgeting and support managers to monitor spending.
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Manage rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit claims.
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Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House, and funder requirements.
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Line-manage and support two Finance Administrators.
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Improve financial systems and workflows.
About You
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AAT Level 2 minimum or equivalent.
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At least 5 years’ charity finance management experience.
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Experience with rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit.
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Strong knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted/unrestricted funds, and financial compliance.
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Skilled in staff management and working with external finance providers.
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High attention to detail, organised, and confident working independently.
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Proficient in financial software and Excel.
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Committed to feminist principles and VAWG-sector work.
Why Join Us?
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Play a key leadership role in a small, mission-driven organisation.
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Support life-changing work with women and children.
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Join a supportive, values-driven team.
LBWP aims to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Considering the nature of work and the focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and sex to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is open only to Global Majority women.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter providing examples of how you meet the requirements of the role under the column headed ‘CV/CL’ in the person specification. Please ensure you provide examples of how your skills, experience, knowledge and abilities meet the requirements of the role.
Interviews will be held on 15th January 2026.
London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a specialist, women-only organisation dedicated to supporting Black, Asian and minoritised women.



Government & Parliamentary Lead
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: London
Salary: £57,977 per annum
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the UK Influencing Lead, the Government & Parliamentary Lead supports the management of Christian Aid’s government influencing and UK specific public policy development and delivery in line with policy, advocacy and campaigns strategies that maximises impact.
The post-holder will lead on the government and parliamentary aspects of the UK influencing strategy, and will ensure Christian Aid is engaged and develops and delivers excellent briefings on critical and current development issues in the UK.
The role will line manage the Parliamentary and Influencing Advisor, and matrix manage the Crisis Policy and Influencing Advisor.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Government & Parliamentary Lead includes:
- Cultivates and maintains influential relationships with influencers across Westminster, Whitehall, the Church, the private sector and the wider civil society sector, to maintain the organisation’s political and wider advocacy profile in the UK, to enable high-impact initiatives to maximise our impact.
- Leads the development and delivery of UK public policy, in collaboration with relevant policy leads, to deliver high quality internal and external briefing papers and analysis.
- Collaborate with others and communicate political influencing strategies and tactics, to ensure that our influencing work has political traction to maximise impact.
- Collaborates with the Faith influencing and Civil Society Lead and Campaigns Lead to ensure our overarching engagement and campaigns strategies have political impact and influence change in the UK, as well as with wider audiences such as the INGO sector, the private sector and the Church ensuring alignment with organisational values and goals.
- Jointly with the Faith influencing and Civil Society Lead Civil Society Lead supervises and allocates work to Influencing and Engagement Advisor
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Degree level qualification in a relevant field.
- Substantial experience of working in public affairs, policy and or advocacy.
- Substantial experience of working in an NGO, public policy, government or the private sector.
- Substantial experience of working with stakeholders including, government, or the private sector.
- Significant experience in effective lobbying of decision making, including at highest levels of government.
- Detailed understanding of UK’s foreign policies and impact on international spaces.
- Detailed understanding of the development sector and a strong working knowledge of the policy areas that Christian Aid has
prioritised. - Understanding of civic space and faith networks, their policy positions and dynamic.
- Significant experience of high-quality political relationship management.
- Significant experience of public speaking.
- Highly developed skills in strategic planning, people management and project management.
- Detailed understanding of Westminster and Whitehall, and how to influence policy making and decision making in government
and parliament. - Developed ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex policy and advocacy policies and strategies.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager is the operational engine of the programme, ensuring that every workstream is scoped, resourced, sequenced, delivered and evidenced, and that Kinship is trial-ready, compliant, and well-coordinated through set-up and delivery.
This role needs someone who is an excellent communicator, highly organised, unflappable, curious, and able to sit comfortably in the detail. The successful person will keep a firm grip on timelines, dependencies and risks.
You will manage a Programmes Officer as well as the set-up, processes, documentation, reporting, trial readiness, communications and cross-team coordination. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager who will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
You will lead operational quality, systems, processes, data, and compliance. The Programmes Manager will lead practice quality, staff development and supervision, safeguarding and relational delivery. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the mobilisation plan across all workstreams and ensure trial readiness.
- Develop all processes, documentation and operational frameworks in line with the intervention protocol.
- Coordinate local authority onboarding, staff training and internal operational setup with the Programmes Manager.
- Work with internal Kinship teams to ensure everyone has clear expectations and is held to account for their performance during mobilisation and delivery – owning the workstreams.
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Ensure weekly pipeline monitoring for treatment and control recruitment.
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Work with the Programmes Manager and Kinship Family Workers to strengthen referral and screening processes where appropriate.
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Identify recruitment risks early and drive rapid problem-solving.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Identify throughput or workload risks and support adjustments.
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Lead operational quality assurance (QA) including data quality checks, file audits and process compliance.
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Coordinate data collection, monitoring and data quality for evaluator requirements (both treatment and control).
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Project Management Qualification or commensurate experience.
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Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes with multiple partners and tight delivery requirements.
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Proven experience designing and maintaining structured workflows, operational systems and project plans in fast-paced environments.
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Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams without direct line management responsibility.
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Strong background in quality assurance, process improvement and operational risk management.
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Experience translating evaluation, compliance or regulatory requirements into practical delivery processes.
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Experience developing and maintaining documentation, SOPs, manuals and operational toolkits.
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Experience working with data for monitoring, decision making and evaluation readiness.
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Proven ability to ensure data quality, consistency and audit readiness.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Thursday 8 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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Kinship’s mission and values emphasise putting kinship families first, being bold, stepping up and working stronger together. What motivates you to apply for this role, and how would these values shape how you lead mobilisation and delivery?
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Describe a time you managed a complex programme or project with multiple partners or workstreams. What approach did you take to keep delivery coordinated and on track?
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Give an example of how you improved data quality, compliance or process consistency. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
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Tell us about a situation where you worked closely with colleagues delivering frontline or relational support to solve a delivery or operational challenge. What did you do to ensure alignment and shared ownership?
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Describe a time you worked in a fast-changing or uncertain environment. How did you stay grounded, support others and keep delivery moving forward?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• 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.
• 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.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.