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Summary

We are looking to appoint a new Procurement Category Manager to lead the delivery of indirect category strategy, governance, and policies, and deliver significant value through market-specific strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management.

Procurement operates as a shared services function within the Finance Department, working collaboratively across the National Centres of Innovation (NCIs) to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective finance service. We are actively building a dedicated Procurement team to deliver value for money, enhance supplier and contract management, and implement a coordinated, best-practice approach to procurement.

• Procurement Strategy
• Developing policies and processes
• Leading key procurement activity
• Reporting and compliance

• Broad experience of indirect procurement across Professional Services and IT Categories
• Confident and skilled in manipulating, analysing and interpreting large sets of data using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in using e-procurement/purchase-to-pay (P2P) systems.
• Experience in project management and familiarity with recognised project management approaches (Essential).
• MCPIS qualified and has a good knowledge of contract law.
• Prince2 Certification or significant experience in running large-scale projects within a recognised framework (Desirable).

• A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Could you be our new Philanthropy Manager and support our work improving access to justice for all?

At Public Law Project (PLP), we work to defend fundamental rights and hold power to account. Our legal challenges have played a pivotal role in successful cases including in just the last year:

• The fight against the Rwanda deportation policy
• The Government’s attempts to renege on Windrush commitments
• Attempts to radically cut disability benefits to 100,000 people without lawful consultation
• Preventing the implementation of draconian and unconstitutional anti protest laws.

Our work is respected, high-impact, and deeply valued across the legal and social justice sectors. To continue tackling the most pressing legal injustices of our time, we need you to engage and inspire those who believe in our mission and have the means to support it.

The Role

This is a unique and career-defining opportunity to shape and lead Public Law Project’s first-ever mid-value fundraising programme, securing donations between £500-£5000 per year. As the driving force behind this new initiative you will create meaningful donor relationships, craft compelling fundraising journeys, and directly contribute to ensuring that justice is accessible to all—especially the most marginalised in society. We’re looking for someone who is:

• A relationship builder – You know how to connect with people and communicate impact in a way that resonates.
• A strategic thinker – You can develop and execute fundraising plans that grow support and maximise income.
• Highly organised – You can manage multiple priorities and data with precision and develop systems from the ground up.
• A natural communicator – You’re confident crafting compelling messaging and inspiring donors to give.
• Self-motivated and collaborative – You enjoy taking ownership but also thrive as part of a team.
• Committed to Equity – You resonate with PLP’s commitment to understand and address the effects of discrimination in all our work, both external and internal.

If you’re ready to play a transformational role in the future of PLP’s work, we’d love to hear from you!

PLP is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.

Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

The Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager is an exciting new role at MDUK, that will sit within the Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing team. You will be responsible for delivering the legacy marketing programme as well as excellent stewardship of Legacy and In Memory supporters. This role will help raise vital income to fund MDUK’s care, support and advocacy services and fund ground-breaking research into treatments for muscle wasting conditions.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to improving lives through our compassionate care and support services. Our fundraising efforts are at the heart of what we do and the Fundraising Analysis, Insight & Selections Team forms a vital part of the charity's fundraising activities, driving the use of Insight to inform decisions and the way we communicate with our supporters.

As a Senior Data Insights Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing data analysis strategies in collaboration with our Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate and supporting the delivery of operational data reporting, providing analysis and insight to inform strategic decision-making.

You will be responsible for:

- Driving decision making through insights on several strategic projects.

- Developing an insight led decision making culture and structure.

- Leading the development of best practices techniques for data analysis, visualization, and storytelling.

- Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requests and translating them into analytical solutions.

- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance data capabilities within the business.

- Line managing and leading a team of 2 data analysts

Key Criteria:

- Established experience in a senior/lead analyst role with a solid track record of understanding of the production and role of data analysis in a business environment.

- Significant and demonstrable experience of implementing best practice analytics techniques and leading initiatives to enhance datasets, thereby improving insight capabilities.

- Experience of using insights to influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Significant and demonstrable experience of model building.

- Strong communication and storytelling kills, with the communicate across a range of stakeholders.

- Excellent SQL, Power BI skills and understanding of requirements of compliance in a regulated environment.

- Line management experience would be an advantage.

Please see the full job description here

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: xxx. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline.

Salary: Up to £50,000 + £3,500 LWA where applicable

Contract:   12 months FTC

Based:  This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to work from our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens occasionally.

Benefits you'll LOVE:

- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets

- Continuous professional development opportunities.

- Industry-leading training programmes

- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

- Access to Blue Light Card membership

- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

ABOUT THE ROLE

Variety is looking for an experienced Office and Facilities Manager who is proactive and highly organised to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our office environment. This role blends operations, facilities management, and a bit of people-first thinking—ensuring the workspace is safe, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone. We own our building in Camden which has three floors and we intend to rent out one of the floors (one floor is c2,628sq feet). This role requires management of office building matters, tenants and general office management including assistance to CEO.

ABOUT VARIETY

 Variety, The Children’s Charity provides practical, life-changing support to disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK. There are currently 4.3 million children living in poverty in the U.K, with 600,000 children both disabled and living in poverty. Variety’s programmes make an immediate and lasting difference to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people by directly improving their wellbeing and quality of life. As well as improving physical and mental health, Variety’s support enables children to reach their full potential.

In 2024, His Majesty King Charles III graciously accepted the Patronage of Variety, the Children's Charity. This historic milestone coincided with Variety’s 75th anniversary and stands as a testament to the trusted role that Variety plays as a national children's charity meeting the needs of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Office Management:

• Oversee daily office operations and maintain a professional, welcoming environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for office-related vendors (cleaning, supplies, security, etc.).
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary.
• Support onboarding/offboarding processes from a facilities perspective
• Handle incoming mail and deliveries and ensure efficient distribution.
• First point of contact for calls, visitors, and general office inquiries.

Governance:

• Assistance to CEO with diary coordination, organisation of events, meetings, and in-office gatherings.
• Coordination of finance committee and Trustee meetings
• Minute taking at meetings as required
• Administrative assistance as required

Facilities Management:

• Oversee building maintenance, safety procedures, and office infrastructure.
• Liaise with tenants, building management, and external contractors to ensure facilities are well-maintained.
• Monitor and manage office budgets related to supplies, utilities, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; manage risk assessments and fire safety drills.
• Lead sustainability initiatives within the office (e.g. recycling, energy-saving practices).
• Ensuring health and safety compliance for staff including being the fire marshal

Cost management

· solicit and compare competitive quotes for office services and building making recommendations based on quality, reliability, and value.

· Negotiate contracts to optimise costs without compromising service standards.

· Proactively identify areas for cost reduction or improvements.

Administrative & Support:

• Maintain records of office leases, utilities, and insurance policies.
• Manage access control systems and office security.
• Support leadership with general administrative tasks when required.
• Create and maintain facilities manuals, process documentation, and onboarding guides.

Other

· Health and safety duties including fire marshal- training will be provided.

· Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Office and Facilities Manager, or similar role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving attitude with a high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with office software (e.g. MS Office, Teams)
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations.

FURTHER INFORMATION

· Limited travel around the UK may be required. 

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of employees to apply Variety’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Policies in their own area of responsibility and in their general conduct.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role.

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 23rd May with interviews taking place week commencing 2nd June 2025. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Major Gifts & Communications
Location: Remote, New York area
Reports to: Anna Bowden, Street Child US CEO
Starting: $70,000 - $80,000 pa

About Street Child:

Street Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Street Child is a global education and child protection NGO whose mission is to ensure that every child can be safe, in school and learning, with a focus on low-resource and crisis contexts where education is disrupted by conflict, climate disaster, disease, displacement and / or extreme poverty.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional based on the East Coast to both drive high-impact new business from corporations and major donors and build our visibility and external communications to support that goal. This is a hybrid role, balancing strategic digital marketing, brand-building and media engagement with income generation, deepening existing relationships with key stakeholders, establishing new partnerships and increasing our visibility.

This is a new position for Street Child, complementing our existing presence on the West Coast. The successful candidate will need to be a strong all-rounder, able to excel in a variety of work areas, although the role will work closely with and be supported by global communications, marketing and corporate fundraising teams, with existing strategies, materials and platforms to leverage and tailor to a US audience.

While this role is not office-based, the successful candidate will be located in or around NYC or DC.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Gift Fundraising (50%)

• Identify, cultivate, and secure partnerships with corporations and major donors, aligning their CSR goals and giving priorities with our mission.
• Leverage existing partnerships and relationships with corporations and major donors to grow a wider network of US-based corporations.
• Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities for campaigns, programs and events.
• Oversee all corporate engagement activities, including employee giving, volunteering and cause marketing campaigns.
• Develop and deliver corporate events to build relationships with and raise funds from our developing network of US-based corporations.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to enhance their internal communications strategies, driving awareness and engagement among their employees around shared initiatives.
• Craft compelling proposals, pitches and presentations for potential partners.
• Steward relationships successfully to ensure long-term impact and retention.
• Track partnership impact, prepare reports and communicate successes to internal and external stakeholders including funding partners and Street Child’s Board of Directors.
• Identify & cultivate new prospects among individuals and corporations.

Communications & Marketing (50%)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and digital marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Drive digital marketing campaigns across key channels, leveraging analytics to optimize performance.
• Lead content creation efforts, including blogs, case studies, impact stories, newsletters and press releases.
• Build and execute a strategy for growing Street Child’s share of voice in the sector, engaging with media and industry influencers.
• Work with external web developers to manage and enhance website content, SEO and UX to improve engagement and conversion.
• Monitor trends, conduct competitor analysis, and identify opportunities to position Street Child as a thought leader.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong track record of securing major gifts ($100,000+) from corporations and individuals, including strategic partnerships, sponsorships and events.
• High-level strategic thinking and planning.​
• Experience in a similar role across fundraising and marketing.
• Proven success in driving digital marketing strategies, growing brand awareness, and managing media relations.
• Excellent storytelling skills with experience in content creation, social media management and PR, and media connections.
• Experience using digital tools such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms and social media management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and publicly present materials.​

Why Join Street Child?

This is an opportunity to be part of a high-impact team making a real difference in the lives of the world's most marginalized children living in the world's toughest places. We offer a collaborative and dynamic working environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Street Child, you will be contributing to life-changing programs that help children access education and protection, even in crisis situations.

Benefits:

• Contribution towards healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 flexible holidays
• Paid travel to offices in Europe, UK and program countries

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a thoughtful cover letter to the link supplied.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Street Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

We are looking for engaging, passionate and experienced freelance facilitators to join a growing team delivering our programme for over 500 young people across more than eighteen schools for the 2025/26 academic year!

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some outstanding teachers and our ace team of facilitators on delivering our school programmes, all of which centre around the environment, storytelling, self-care, self-awareness and social action.

If you are excited about the prospect of joining a team that is positively impacting young people's lives, apply now!

Please see the job description document on our Opportunity Hub for full details of the role and requirements.

Details of the role

We welcome applications from people interested in working freelance (1-3 days a week) during the 10-month workshop period for the 2025/26 academic year. This role will commence in September 2025; however, an October half-term start date could be agreed upon for the right candidate.

Remuneration

Freelance delivery rates for the 2025/26 Ambassadors Programme are:

Desk work, feedback and review: £160/day

Facilitation & curriculum design: £195/day

Location

A significant portion of the work will be conducted in London-based partner schools, requiring the ability to travel regularly. There may also be a limited number of residential weeks with young people throughout the year. To fulfil the requirements of this role, there may be occasional in-person touchpoints with the team outside of London, for which reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.

We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as a member of a minority community in the UK.

Deadline for applications - 23:59 Sunday 4th May

Salary: £46,000

Contract type: Permanent

Location: UK (minimum 2 days a week in our London office for a full time role)

Work pattern: Full-time (flexible options including part time considered)

Reporting to: Chief Impact Officer

Deadline: Midnight Friday 30th May

Please send anonymised CV and cover letter, ensuring any identifiable information—such as your name, phone number, email address, photos, or other personal details—is removed.

Your covering letter should outline:

● Your motivations for applying to Mission 44

● How this role fits into your career plans

● Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.

About the Role

In this newly created role, you will help us achieve maximum impact on a global scale. This role will help us on our journey to become a highly transparent, accountable and progressive foundation. You will focus on:

● Making improvements to our grantmaking by reflecting on our progress so far and ensuring equity is embedded at all stages of the grantmaking cycle

● Developing and delivering our Funder Plus offer, ensuring Mission 44 offers more than just financial benefits to our partners

● Improving how we collect and use our impact data, helping us to build a culture of learning and are able to evidence the change we’re making as a global foundation

We’re looking for someone who is continuously learning and striving to make things better; a proactive and creative problem-solver; someone who enjoys bringing new ideas to life through detailed planning and an ability to create simple systems and processes for others to follow. We hope you’ll join us and become a part of our dedicated team, where you can utilize your expertise to drive meaningful impact in the philanthropic world.

Roles and Responsibilities

Grant Operations (55%)

• Lead on the implementation of a recent grantmaking review, conducted by the Impact Team, including revision of key grant templates and processes: due diligence, proposal development, assessment rubric, recommendation reports, reporting, partner surveys and grant exit. 
• Lead on the summary of progress towards our grantmaking KPIs, providing detailed reports and recommendations for the SLT, Impact Committee and Trustees on a quarterly basis.
• Lead on the management and development of our Impact Committee, a formal governance body overseeing our grantmaking and impact, comprising 4 Youth Advisory Board members and 4 Trustees.
• Ensure that the Youth Advisory Board has sufficient opportunity to feed into (and shape) activities of the impact team, by collaborating with the Senior Youth Participation Manager
• Support the development and implementation of our new CRM system, ensuring data is captured by Partnership Managers and kept up to date.
• Support the Impact team to identify potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields and geographies of interest to Mission 44, networking and attending relevant events
• Support Partnership Managers as they lead the day-to-day grant assessment and relationship management with our partners. Support the Impact team to maintain relationships and regular communication with our grantees, including site visits and attendance at partners’ events.

Funder Plus (20%)

• Work with the Impact Team to implement (and continually improve) our Funder Plus programme, ready for delivery in 2026/27 - with input and consultation from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Meanwhile in 2025/26, support the Partnership Managers in their aim to provide additional support beyond financial grants which help our grantees to build their capacity, leadership potential and resilience - this is likely to involve regular communication with the fundraising team and liaison with our major corporate partners

Research, Learning and Evaluation (15%)

• Lead on the data collection and impact reporting processes which have been developed to capture learning, evidence and impact data from our programmatic work. 
• Support our partnership managers to use the data collection and impact reporting processes, ensuring we’re able to collect and analyse key impact data on a regular basis
• Work with our Head of  Strategy and Learning and colleagues in the Impact team to help us clearly and confidently articulate the difference we’re making as a foundation. 
• Identify opportunities to improve the systems and processes we use to generate appropriate impact data, research, case studies and evidence of our impact 
• Identify opportunities to collate and share learning across the Mission 44 team, to influence and inform our future grant-making and organisational strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of peer grantmakers, charities, and other external stakeholders within the philanthropic sector, identifying opportunities for Mission 44 to share our learning externally, where appropriate.

Fundraising and Communications (10%)

• Support fundraising efforts by providing data and case studies to include in fundraising proposals and grant reports
• Support engagement between our partners and our donors, by facilitating the delivery of skills-based volunteering activities

About You 

Skills and experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a grantmaking organisation, as a researcher and/or grant-maker 
• Experience developing new/improved grantmaking systems and processes, and supporting the successful implementation of these processes within your organisation
• Strong project management skills 
• Experience of using grant management and/or database systems eg Salesforce or other CRM systems
• Experience of managing complex partnerships or contracts
• Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience of analysing information to inform your judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

Desirable

• Experience working in the non-profit, education, youth employment or youth sector
• Experience working outside of the UK, in the one or more of Mission 44’s geographies: US, Brazil and Italy
• Understanding of participatory grantmaking models and approaches

Personal Qualities 

• Passionate about supporting and empowering young people to thrive and succeed 
• Flexible and creative; a strategic mind and a proactive self-starter
• Humility, tact, maturity, and a strong personal commitment to learning and improvement
• Possesses cultural sensitivity to work respectfully and effectively in different settings
• Highly collaborative, adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as part of a global team and being self-motivated

Benefits

• Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
• Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
• Save for retirement with our generous pension package
• We finish every Friday at noon in August
• Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
• Professional development budget of £1k
• Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
• Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
• Competitive parental leave package

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours

Location: Primarily office based in central Bristol, with use of other partner locations for ad hoc use. This role will involve travel across the Western Forest region and occasionally within England, with a travel expenses budget. Hybrid arrangement by agreement.

Closing Date: 17th May 2025, submissions will be accepted up to 26th May on other job boards such as Indeed, Total Jobs, and Environment Job.

The Western Forest is a brand-new programme having been launched with national and Ministerial profile in March 2025. The Forest will support over 2.5 million people, cultivating a greener, more connected future by creating a landscape with trees and woodlands at its heart.

The Western Forest will deliver landscape scale change and real green investment, connecting people and nature across three regions – Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the West of England (including North Somerset).

The Western Forest Director will drive, direct and manage the delivery and strategic direction of this new national forest. The Director will inspire and work alongside partners and the core Western Forest team to achieve the goals and targets set for the forest, ensuring it develops sustainable income streams and models of delivery by 2030.

The Western Forest Director will head up the core team in supporting and directing resource and expertise throughout the region. Some key duties include:

• Lead on strategic development and impact.
• Support the shaping and organisational effectiveness of the Western Forest team and partnership, with a focus on collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing.
• Be responsible for the creation and management of relationships with partners and funding bodies working to build and develop existing partnerships and encouraging new ones.
• Develop open, trusting and respectful relationships throughout the governance structure and between the team and Boards.
• Manage and ensure delivery of the programme KPI’s and partnership delivery model.

This list is not exhaustive but highlights the key duties of this role. A full job application pack can be found attached to this advertisement.

To meet the needs of this role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of impactful leadership, working across organisations and a wide range of sectors and stakeholders.
• Experience of advocacy, engaging with external stakeholders to influence social change or public policy.
• Proven track record of securing significant financial resource for an organisation through large funding bids or other sources of income generation, ideally with a good knowledge of the tree and woodland funding sector.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, community groups, and the public.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to plan resources appropriately and understand financial reports including budgets/cashflow management, risk management and forecasting models.

Forest of Avon are an equal opportunity employer and applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, veteran status or age. The Forest of Avon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. We seek to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We encourage different perspectives and seek to support our team and partners to share and implement new ideas, to continue improving and to realise our full potential.

This is a rare, unique and exciting opportunity to take a lead role in developing the programme and setting the strategic path for the Western Forest – the first new national forest in over 30 years.

To apply for this role please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and a covering letter of no more than 4 A4 pages to the recruitment team.

Avon Wildlife Trust have recently implemented a new Volunteer Management System to help streamline and expand our volunteer programme.

The Volunteer Manager will lead on this, while supporting Volunteer leads across the organisation, to ensure that we provide a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and effective volunteer experience.

Working closely with the Head of People and Resources to create a Volunteer strategy, the volunteer manager will work in collaboration with departments to identify new opportunities.

If you are highly personable, well-organised, experienced in managing complex programmes and have a passion from the natural world, we would love to hear from you.

Theory Examinations Manager
£44,771 - £50,431 pa, plus excellent benefits
London
Permanent

We are seeking a highly motivated Examinations Manager to join the Examinations Team in the Professional Standards Department. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery and development of the MRCPsych theory examinations, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance with the General Medical Council (GMC) regulatory requirements.

In this role you will manage the production and quality assurance of all theory examination papers, working closely with the MRCPsych Examination Panels, Head of Examinations, and Psychometrician. This role involves overseeing the entire examination process, from development to delivery, ensuring excellence at all stages. 

The successful candidate will have experience in quality assurance and an excellent eye for detail, with a proven track record of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve strategic aims.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is an award winning, values-based organisation.

Closing date: 12 May 2025.
Interviews: 29 May 2025.

Accountable to: CEO

Location: Based/Flexible Hybrid working at: 45, The Parade, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3AB

Hours of work: 35 hours a week

Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 dependent on experience

P03 Scale 32-35 – £41,511 – £44,711

Contract type: Permanent following a successfully identified probationary period.

Mission and Values

Voices From Care Cymru exists to improve the lives of care experienced children and young people in Wales, which we achieve by being a national independent voice that provides a national care experienced community.

Our values:

Being Young-Person Led

VFCC core principles are guided by our community of care experienced children & young people. Our Board of Trustees is split between young people/service users and key professionals, The advisory group of Care experienced children and young and staff regularly consult with children and young people on issues that are important to them.

Equality For Everyone in Care

VFCC believe that care experienced children & young people should have the same chances and opportunities as their non-care experienced peers. They should not have to face stigma, discrimination, and barriers in life because of their care experience.

Creating A Care Family

VFCC provides the opportunity for care experienced children & young people to meet, grow, learn and develop long lasting friendships.

Being Aspirational

VFCC wants care experienced children & young people to be everything that they can be. We want to inspire them and nurture their potential.

Celebrating Individuality

VFCC is a unique independent organisation, we recognise and celebrate the individuality and diversity of the children & young people that we work with. We see that the different backgrounds, experiences, and views of care experienced children & young people help us to develop as an organisation and better represent the wider care population.

Purpose of post

By instruction and in partnership with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) the Programme Director will manage and coordinate the operational areas of VFCC based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met. The Programme Director prioritise the target/ objectives. We are looking for an experienced Programme Director to supervise a wide range of programs. You will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of each program. You will supervise teams and inform management on progress and performance.

A successful Programme Director must have a broad knowledge of program management principles. They must have a strategic mindset as well as be able to lead and develop their subordinates.

The goal is to ensure every program will be delivered successfully and add the highest possible value to the organization

Key tasks

• The Programme Director will assist senior management in establishing the development of the organisations long-term business Plan.
• The Programme Director will ensure that the strategic aims and planning of departments budgets/objectives are in conjunction and agreed by the CEO.
• The Programme Director will be responsible for monitoring workflow, ensuring optimal productivity, performance, milestones and deadlines are met across the organization.
• The Programme Director will be responsible for managing the performance and objectives for key staff.

The Programme Director will also be responsible for:

• CRM system – lamplight.
• Fundraising – to support the fundraising strategy and monitor and produce reports.
• Assist SMT in setting goals that promote company growth which will support the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Oversee daily activity of the team.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and other organisational reports as needed .
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine and manage the need for improvements team workloads to meet goals and deadlines.
• Develop plans to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Improve existing systems and policies
• Promote and enforce safety in the workplace
• Work closely with other departments to promote efficient optimisation.
• Execute plans designed to meet company goals by updating/monitoring policies employees and coaching.
• Updating management with detailed and accurate reports/presentations regarding budgets, and bids
• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed, read reports prepared by managers to monitor progress.
• Ensure program operations and activities comply to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding policy/procedures and be able to act and make reports as necessary

The VFCC experience:

• To ensure that care experienced children and young people have a positive experience of VFCC.
• To ensure VFCC is a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.
• To ensure young people are signposted to further opportunities to develop their skills and experience.
• To coordinate children and young people’s meaningful involvement/participation with the governance and operations frameworks of the organisation.

Other duties:

• To work within the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
• To participate in supervision sessions, staff meetings, managerial meetings, and the team activities.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Deputise with the Influencing Director in the absence of Chief Executive Officer.
• The Programme Director will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends with the occasional requirement to stay away from home overnight.

Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.

Location: Hybrid, with monthly visits to our London office and regular college travel (2/3 days a week, with up to 4/5 days in busy periods).

Travel: You will be required to regularly travel to your assigned colleges, so reliable means of transport (e.g. car/bus/train) is essential. Colleges you may need to travel to include: Wiltshire College (Lackham, Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge)
For travel to the London office, you will be able to claim expenses.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).

Salary: Competitive, including London weighting where applicable.

Start Date: July 28th 2025.

Duration: Fixed term until August 2026, with potential for extension.

Benefits

✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).

✅ Professional development and training opportunities.

✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.

✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.

 About Us

Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.

We are now seeking a driven and passionate Programme Coordinator to join our growing team and ensure the successful delivery of our tutoring programmes.

About the Role

As a Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for student engagement, timetabling, logistics, and tutor performance, helping learners secure vital qualifications for their future.

Programme Coordination

• Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students throughout the year, ensuring sustained engagement with tutoring sessions.
• Prepare for programme launches, including timetabling of sessions and logistical planning.
• Maximise student reach by filling available tutoring spaces and maintaining an active pipeline of students.
• Develop strategies to enhance student engagement and track attendance KPIs using our CRM system (Salesforce).
• Prioritise safeguarding and student safety at all times.

 Tutor Performance and Delivery

• Oversee tutor task and session management to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Conduct regular check-ins with tutors, providing guidance and feedback.
• Observe tutoring sessions to uphold delivery standards and improve programme effectiveness.

College Relationships and Programme Logistics

• Build and maintain strong relationships with college staff to ensure seamless programme delivery.
• Manage logistical preparations, including scheduling sessions and room bookings.
• Maintain clear communication with college stakeholders and contribute to impact reporting.
• Support contract renewal discussions to sustain and expand partnerships.

 Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance programme efficiency.
• Contribute to wider organisational projects, such as tutor training, resource development, and student engagement initiatives.
• Lead special projects aligned with your interests to further our mission.

Championing Get Further’s Vision and Values

• Represent Get Further’s values in all interactions with students, tutors, and external partners.
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and programme evaluation to drive positive systemic change.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support the charity’s strategic priorities.

About You

• We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:
• A strong commitment to tackling educational inequality and supporting disadvantaged students.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards for student success.
• Resilience, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to students and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
• IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience in education programme delivery.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Understanding of the further education sector.
• Interest in or commitment to a career in the charity sector.

How to Apply

�� Complete our online application, including your CV (max 2 pages) and responses to the 3 application questions.

�� Suitable candidates will be contacted after the closing date. Screening calls will be held on 22nd May followed by First-round interviews on 3rd June. If required second round interviews will be held on 10th June.

�� Use of AI in application: We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when drafting your job application. But when misused, it can make your application generic and lack individuality, meaning your application won't stand out. If you do use AI, please make sure you use it wisely, and ensure that the final application reflects your unique personal experience, accomplishments, and skills.

Join Us in Making a Difference.

Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to empowering students.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Programme Coordinator, Education Programme Manager, Student Engagement Officer, Further Education Coordinator, Tutor Coordinator.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences

Your Role in Our Vision
We need an experienced, strategic campaigner who knows how to make an impact. You'll bring a track record of developing and delivering effective policy campaigns, along with the confidence to lead them from concept to execution.
You'll be skilled at working collaboratively-bringing together colleagues across teams, mobilising supporters, and ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are at the heart of what we do. You'll be passionate about turning complex issues into compelling calls to action and know how to drive change at both a national and local level.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious campaigns team who make a big impact working across multiple policy issues that affect people at the end of life and their loved ones, from health to social security and bereavement. You'll play a key role in shaping how we campaign for a better end of life experience for everyone.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and delivery of innovative, results-driven campaign strategies that support Marie Curie's mission and policy goals.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of campaigns-from planning and development through to launch, evaluation, and learning.
- Craft inspiring, persuasive campaign content across multiple channels (including email, social media, and print) to engage supporters and prompt action.
- Ensure campaigns include meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience to contribute, share their stories, and lead change.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, embedding insights into future planning.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across Marie Curie teams and departments to maximise reach and impact.
- Champion our campaigns internally-energising staff, volunteers, and supporters to get involved.
- Represent Marie Curie at external events, stakeholder meetings, and within coalitions.
- Uphold our brand values and ensure all campaign activity reflects our tone and creative identity.
- Stay on top of relevant policy developments affecting end of life care, using this knowledge to shape campaign priorities.

What You'll Need
- A strong track record of designing and delivering effective policy or public campaigns that drive real-world change.
- Ability to develop and lead campaign strategies that align with organisational goals, using insights and data to inform decisions.
- Skilled at managing complex projects from start to finish-balancing timelines, budgets, and priorities while coordinating with multiple teams.
- Confident in crafting compelling campaign messaging across various formats and channels, including email, social media, and print.
- Experienced in working cross-functionally, bringing together colleagues from policy, communications, and supporter engagement to maximise impact.
- Comfortable representing an organisation externally and building relationships with campaign partners, policymakers, and influencers.
- Committed to involving people with lived experience meaningfully in campaigns, ensuring their voices help shape messaging and strategy.
- Familiarity with using digital tools and platforms to mobilise supporters, build engagement, and drive campaign actions.
- Able to evaluate campaign performance, draw insights, and apply learning to improve future campaigns.
- Confident in speaking about campaigns to diverse audiences-including volunteers, donors, and decision-makers-in an inspiring and accessible way.

Please see the full job description here

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role.
Application deadline: Sunday 11th May 2025

Salary: £35,535 - £39,474 + £3,500 LWA where applicable
Contract: Full time, perm role
Location: Homebased with occasional travel into London Office
Based:  This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally. For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens (2 day per week in office).

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.