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Community Engagement Coordinator – North Region, England

Location: This post is home-based, working within BookTrust’s Northern England region, which covers the North West, North East, and Yorkshire & the Humber. The role requires flexibility and travel across the region and to other BookTrust offices in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £30,000 per annum

BookTrust is the UK's largest reading charity, and we reach millions of children every year with books, resources and support to get every child reading, regularly and by choice. We are national in scale and operate in every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. We work through every local authority, via children’s centers, schools, libraries and health professionals, to reach families. Our England Partnerships Team supports our wide range of partners in a place-based way, working in and with local communities and the children and families most in need of support.

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work within the regional partnerships team.  You will manage a caseload of community work to support programme delivery, partnership network development and bespoke learning and development with the BookTrust partner network. You will create excellent links into communities and develop relationships with stakeholders in order to support BookTrust delivery and development, and place-based, community-led initiatives.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic, credible ambassador with a demonstrable ability to make connections across a wide range of people and groups in order to deliver ambitious projects. You will have great communications skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences, in writing and in person. You may have worked within or across a local authority provider or network, in outreach or in a project within a local community or the third sector. You may have experience working with children and families experiencing deprivation, or in children’s reading. You will be highly motivated with the ability to work unsupervised across multiple projects in disparate locations simultaneously, and to work at pace, often to tight deadlines.

Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) is actively recruiting for the position of L&D Operations Manager to be based from its office in Birmingham, UK. Serving the Humanitarian and International Development Sector and its parent Islamic Relief Worldwide - it collects, coordinates and delivers compelling HAD in action content and messaging around the globe to promote the training, research and talent development services HAD offers to retain existing customers and attract new customers. The Division leverages digital platforms, public relations, events and the media, all in line with HAD’s vision, mission and strategy. It is envisioned to be a hub where humanitarian and development theories and practice are studied, examined and developed.

Job Purpose:

· Lead and oversee the operational delivery of all learning and training activities across IRW through HAD, ensuring high-quality, values-driven learning experiences that meet organisational and sectoral needs.

· Take full responsibility for the management and development of HAD’s digital learning offer, ensuring the transformation of traditional training into engaging, scalable, and high-impact e-learning experiences.

· Enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of HAD’s learning programmes through effective communication, marketing, and learner engagement strategies.

· Work with IRW stakeholders to develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen management, leadership, and technical capabilities, aligned with organisational culture and values.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Extensive experience in coordinating or managing training delivery and operations within a large, multi-site organisation.
• Proven record of managing learning systems, logistics, and administration to a high standard.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring quality assurance processes for training programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage learners through communication, marketing, or learner engagement strategies.
• Experience of managing budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships related to training delivery.
• Experience in managing and developing teams across different geographical locations.
• Strong operational planning, project management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in marketing or promoting learning initiatives.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; able to measure and communicate impact.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and blended learning design.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and disciplines.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit: 

What we offer UK colleagues - Islamic Relief Worldwide

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place in mid-late December 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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.

HAD is an equal opportunities employer

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homelessness agencies and the wider housing with health, care and support sector in England. With more than 750 members, we work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it. 

As part of our established services to our members and the wider sector, Homeless Link provides specialist learning and development services to help staff working in homelessness focus on their personal development or unlock change. This includes group training, qualifications and leadership programmes. Through this we aim to create a high performing homelessness workforce who have the skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide professional and consistent support to people experiencing homelessness. 

Our aim now is to increase the reach and sales of our training to maximise both the impact or our L&Dprogrammes and increase the income they deliver.  The Learning and Development Sales Manager will lead this work, increasing awareness of the range of Learning and Development opportunities we currently provide and working with current and prospective customers to better understand their needs.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of sales and marketing approaches, with previous experience in building and maintaining successful customer relationships, developing sales strategies and project development and management.  For full details of the role please follow the link to our website.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.

People Officer (Part-Time)

Location: Hybrid Ad hoc – West Midlands Based
Hours: 20–30 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £33,500 pa - pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent 

Are you a passionate people professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you have strong HR administration and generalist experience?
Are you ready to grow your career in a purpose-led organisation that puts people first?

At Fuel Bank Foundation, we’re on a mission to end fuel poverty in the UK. We provide emergency fuel support to people in crisis — and we know that our impact starts with our people.

We’re looking for a People Officer to help us build and nurture a workplace where everyone can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing charity, work flexibly, and contribute to meaningful HR projects that support wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the HR team to manage the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
• Lead on internal communications that keep our team connected and informed.
• Coordinate wellbeing initiatives, recognition programmes, and team events.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure policy compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Support learning and development and contribute to people-focused projects.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards it).
• Solid experience in HR administration and generalist support.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, people-first mindset with a passion for inclusion and wellbeing.
• Confidence working with managers and handling sensitive issues with professionalism.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing charity making a real, measurable impact.
• Work in a values-led, inclusive culture where people come first.
• Enjoy flexible, remote working with a West Midlands base.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Join a team that genuinely cares about people, purpose, and progress.

What you will receive in return:

• Support from a team of like-minded individuals who will support you to succeed in the role.
• Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days (FTE), plus bank holidays plus the option to buy/sell extra days.
• A flexible working week to ensure work life balance.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Equal opportunity employers
• Full onboarding programme with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Ready to bring your HR skills to a role that matters?
Apply now and help us build a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Role: Healthcare Partnerships Lead

Hours: 22.5hr hrs per week, (3 days, Tuesday and Friday core days)

Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel independently and support in person events, conferences and meetings

Reporting to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships

Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave (FTE) + 1 day for your birthday, pension scheme

Key relationships: Managing external relationships with key healthcare professionals and partners and working closely with our Medical Advisor and Information and Research Manager

Salary: £35,000 per annum (FTE)

About the role

Do you have a proven track record of building impactful partnerships in the healthcare sector? Do you want to make a meaningful difference at the world’s leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity?

We are seeking a dynamic Healthcare Partnerships Lead, to drive forward our Healthcare Engagement Strategy, ensuring that more people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle in managing MS symptoms and progression. You will lead the development and delivery of initiatives that align with our strategic vision—ensuring that everyone affected by MS knows that hope and possibility exist beyond diagnosis.

Healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in the lives of people with MS. As the first point of contact, they are the primary source of trusted information and support. Given the lifelong nature of MS, these relationships can span decades, making it essential that we engage meaningfully with the healthcare community. By fostering strong partnerships, we can ensure that more professionals are equipped to share evidence-based lifestyle interventions and offer hope from the very beginning.

Why this role matters

Since 2012, Overcoming MS has been at the forefront of promoting an evidence-based approach to the self-management of MS using healthy lifestyle choices alongside medication. Although there is no cure for MS, we help people with MS to live well by making informed lifestyle choices.

Over the past 18 months, we have laid a strong foundation for this work:

· Identifying key barriers to supported self-management in MS.

· Co-developing educational resources to support healthcare professionals

· Piloting projects with healthcare professionals.

· Refining and presenting data to demonstrate the value of our approach.

Now, we are ready to build on that momentum—and we need you to take it further.

Key responsibilities

· Lead the successful delivery of the Healthcare Engagement strategy, identifying and promoting engagement with our key audiences and stakeholders, in accordance with the NHS 10-year plan.

· Raise awareness with healthcare professionals of the importance of healthy lifestyle in managing MS symptoms and disease progression, resulting in expanded access to supported self-management for people with MS.

· Lead the development and delivery of strategic projects that engage healthcare professionals.

· Raise the profile and credibility of Overcoming MS, our information, events and courses, positioning us as the go-to charity for lifestyle and living well with MS.

· Increase the impact of our HCP education module, through our existing partnership with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, marketing the education widely, evaluating its benefit to HCPs and strategically reviewing the format, vehicle and content as appropriate.

· Work closely with our internal Evidence Gathering Group, our Medical Advisor, and Information and Research Manager to facilitate the development of the relationship, profile and reach between the charity and the health and social care sectors.

· Develop a wide network of key healthcare professionals to inform our strategy, provide expertise, expert review of materials, and content (podcasts, webinars, blogs)

· Co-produce posters, abstracts and academic articles to present at key conferences.

· Identify and attend key healthcare events and conferences, building networks, partnerships and other resources to increase knowledge and awareness.

Other responsibilities

· Create meaningful engagement with the MS community and healthcare professional partners, widening our reach to support more people with MS.

· Empower people affected by MS and their healthcare professionals to discuss lifestyle modification and the Overcoming MS Program with confidence, improving self-management and health outcomes.

· Identify opportunities for accessing funding streams, working with Fundraising colleagues to diversify our income base.

· Raise our profile within the healthcare environment so that they recommend the charity and will advocate on our behalf.

· As we are a small, busy charity, all staff help with the general running of the organisation in addition to their specific role activities.

What you will bring

· Proven experience in healthcare partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

·Strong understanding of the challenges facing people living with a lifelong condition such as MS, including the emotional, physical, and social impacts along with a strong understanding of the NHS, Public Health and the UK health care policy landscape.

· A proactive, independent professionalism with the ability to problem solve.

· Strategic thinking with a collaborative, hands-on approach

· Strong understanding of health inequalities and community-based health initiatives.

· Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.

· Confidence to attend meetings as sole representative of the charity and ability to get oneself there independently.

· Intellectual flexibility, with the ability to embrace and deal with complexity.

· Passion for improving lives through lifestyle and wellness interventions.

· Comfortable working remotely, attending events during evenings and weekends.

· Experience as a senior healthcare lead or similar role (Desirable).

· Experience and knowledge of neurological conditions (Desirable).

First stage interviews to be held online: Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December

Second stage interviews to be held online: Friday 12th December

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Lead Trusts & Grants Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Trusts & Grants Manager

HOURS OF WORK: Full time 35 hours per week

LOCATION: Home working/ Hybrid

DURATION: Permanent

SALARY / GRADE: £32,330

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Senior Trusts & Grants Manager

• Trusts & Grants Officer

• Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

• Chief Operating Officer

• Senior Leadership & Service Managers

• Grant making trusts and foundations

• Major Donors

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Lead Trusts & Grants Officer is responsible for developing and delivering income from mid-value grant making funders, notably trusts and foundations. The role involves managing a dedicated pipeline of opportunities, writing and submitting compelling applications, and stewarding funder relationships. This position works closely with service teams to understand project needs and create accurate budgets and impactful funding proposals. This role will also provide direct line management to the Trusts & Grants Officer, supporting their professional development and ensuring the team's overall success in meeting fundraising targets.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and Grants Management

• Pipeline Management: Lead on prospecting, developing and managing the mid-value trusts and grants pipeline, focusing on bids around £20,000 - £70,000, including multiyear grants, ensuring a consistent flow of opportunities to meet team income targets. Developing the skills and ability to manage higher value and more complex strategic bids.

• Application Writing: Develop and submit compelling, high-quality grant applications and proposals for mid-value funders, working closely with service teams, ensuring accurate budgets and income against Adoption UK’s strategic priorities.

• Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of new and existing mid-value funders, providing timely and impactful reports to secure renewed funding, and developing relationships with key external contacts through excellent communication.

• Reporting: Oversee the accurate tracking of all applications, reports, and communications using team tracking methods, and the CRM database, providing regular progress updates to the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager, the Trusts & Grants Officer, and service teams, to align fundraising activities with the organisation’s strategic priorities and annual income targets.

• Undertake other duties and projects as directed by the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager and Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications.

Team Management and Development

• Line Management: Provide line management and support to the Trusts & Grants Officer, including regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and professional development.

• Training and Mentoring: Guide the Trusts & Grants Officer on best practices for researching, writing, budgets, and stewarding of small-value grants.

Personal specification

Knowledge and experience

• Track record of successfully securing individual grant awards typically ranging between £10,000 and £50,000. (E)

• Knowledge of fundraising sector with specialist knowledge of grant making trusts and foundations, or similar grant/bid-writing experience (E)

• Experience in writing persuasive proposal documents and bids (E)

• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising policies and process to deliver strategic goals (E)

• Experience in supporting service teams to deliver complex projects on time and to budget (E)

• Experience in successfully stewarding multiple stakeholders including grant managers and major donors (D)

Qualifications and Education

• Graduate level or equivalent significant professional experience in fundraising/bid

Skills and abilities

• Ability to make decisions within area of responsibility, based on defined frameworks, policies, and procedures and/or based on knowledge of regulations and best practice (E)

• Shows good professional judgement (E)

• Can successfully operate matrix management of complex projects at a national level (E)

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)

• Able to communicate clearly and engage with stakeholders at all levels (E)

• Is successful in securing positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)

• Demonstrates personal credibility (E)

• Demonstrates experience and ability in impact reporting (D)

• Ability to research the sector to identify the best prospects (D)

• Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)

• An exceptional administrator with excellent organisational and writing skills (E)

• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)

Accountability

• Shows previous experience of achievement of income targets (E)

• Shows previous experience of excellent funder or similar relationship stewardship (E)

• Able to contribute to the development of income growth strategy and strategic goals (D)

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.

• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.

• Contributes to an open and honest culture

• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.

• Leads by example.

• Offers outstanding service to members.

• Promotes cross-functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge

• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.

• Values the opinion of others. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.

• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire.  We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners.  A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.

Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

Location: Birmingham and Solihull
Hours: 20:00 – 08:00 hours (combination of day and night working*)
Contract Type: Permanent / Development Role
Salary: £36,277 to £43,683
(Progression to Band 7 £44,835 to £51,306 based on competencies)
Closing Date: 27 November 2025 **

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care and ready to advance your clinical career?

At Birmingham Hospice, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. From our Inpatient Units to our Living Well Centres and bereavement counselling services, we are here for our community when they need us most.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our innovative Specialist Palliative Urgent Response Service (SPUR). This role is perfect for a motivated and compassionate health professional eager to develop expertise in specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

As a key member of our dynamic team, you will rotate between triage and clinical duties, responding to urgent calls from patients, families, and professionals across Birmingham and Solihull. You’ll provide timely, expert care—often within a two-hour window—making a real difference when it matters most.

Development Opportunity

This is a developmental role with full funding and support to complete the Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification within your first 12 months. You will gain advanced clinical skills and prescribing authority, enhancing your autonomy and impact. * During the development phase of this role, you will work a mix of day and night shifts. Once you progress to Band 7, the role will predominantly be night shifts.

What We’re Looking For

· A registered health professional (e.g., RGN or HCPC)

· Passionate about palliative and end-of-life care

· Able to work independently and collaboratively across systems

· Committed to continuous learning and service improvement

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a team that delivers compassionate care 24/7.

· Help shape a new service, grow your skills, and make a meaningful difference to patients and families when they need it most.

· Enjoy a generous benefits package

· Retain NHS continuous service benefits (pension and annual leave)

Come join us and together, we can make every moment matter 

** Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications

Insights and Impact Manager £41,738 

The Role 

Are you passionate about putting girls' voices at the heart of programme design? We're looking for a collaborative and data-informed Insights and Impact Manager to bring research, evidence and learning into our work at GFS. You'll design and lead monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across all programmes, build systems to gather insight from girls and young women, and ensure their experiences directly shape our delivery and strategy. 

About Girls Friendly Society 

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

Why Join Us? 

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy: 

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 
•  Long service leave after two years 
• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 
• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.   
•  24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 
•  Season ticket loan 
•  Annual EDI Learning Days 
• Study time to support your professional development 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups. 

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process. 

Key Dates 

• Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 20th November 2025 

• Interviews: Thursday 4th December 2025 and Friday 5th December

Job Description  

Title 

Training and Engagement Manager: Education (London and South East)

Reports to 

Programme Lead: Education

Pay Grade 

Programmes & Delivery

Salary Scale 

P3e: £30,440 – Plus London Weighting uplift (£2,940) where applicable

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location

Remote (Homeworking)

Main Role & Responsibilities

The post holder will be an active member of our programmes Team and will work across our portfolio of programmes.

They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in their region. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with the education and youth work sectors.

They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.

The post holder will maintain excellent relationship with Ygam Stakeholders and beneficiaries, providing ongoing support to organisations, to help them implement Ygam resources.

Who are we looking for?

Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.

At Ygam, we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to recruit only suitable people to work with children or vulnerable people.

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse people and armed force veterans.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Planning 

· Network and develop stakeholder relationships, leading the recruitment of delegates from schools, youth work providers and children’s services onto Ygam training.

· Develop Ygam’s presence in London and the South East within the education and youth sector working closely with partner organisations.

· Provide ongoing support to schools and youth organisations to help imbed Ygam materials within curriculum.

· Develop stakeholder relationships and a strong pipeline of delegates to attend the workshops delivered by Ygam, ensuring workshops are well attended.

· Identify and attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events to support our work. 

· Signpost organisations to the Parent Hub to increase parent awareness.

· Work closely with Ygam colleagues to promote the wider programmes through your stakeholder engagement.

· Work closely with The Programme Lead: Education, to develop objectives and review individual performance.

·  

Delivery 

· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face).

· Provide high quality training to a range of professionals in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.

· Deliver workshops and training independently as well as through team teach approach.

· Be responsive to delegates needs, answering questions and queries in a supportive manner.

· Provide an excellent customer service to delegates.

Outcomes:

· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system

· Deliver and develop team teach opportunities to support teachers to implement Ygam resources.

· Provide ongoing support to practitioners to implement the YGAM resources and materials. 

· Develop Case study opportunities to understand the impact of the Ygam resources.

· Work with evaluators to measure impact and performance. 

Learning and Development:

· Self-identify any gaps in knowledge and any CPD to help you do your role effectively.

· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as IHasco.

· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person). 

· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager.

Administration:

· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops. 

· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback. 

· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.

Person Specification 

Essential:

· A detailed understanding of education within England and the PSHE programme of study and RSE Curriculum and how to engage in this sector across all key stages.

· Stakeholder engagement experience across Children’s services

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).

· Experience of developing and delivering a sales pipeline and achieving KPI’s.

· Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.

· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.

· Self-administrating experience.

· Prior experience of working within education.

· Prior experience of selling a product or service.

· Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

· Experience of working collectively as a team to meet targets.

Desirable:

· Public speaking experience

· Outstanding networking skills

· Experience utilising CRM systems.

· Willingness to travel where necessary for the role.

The successful applicant will be subject to reference checks, an Enhanced DBS check, and must have Employment rights to live and work in the UK. The applicant must also reside in London or the South East of England.

We are looking for a creative, driven, compassionate, Communications Lead to develop, lead, and implement an integrated communications strategy that supports our ambition to double the number of adults learning to read with Read Easy UK by the end of our current strategy.

As a strong communications generalist, with strategic and operational expertise, the Communications Lead will work closely with employees, volunteers and other key stakeholders to strengthen the charity’s national brand and position. This role covers all aspects of communications including media relations, digital communications, brand communications, stakeholder and internal communications.

The post holder will shape and deliver communications activity that inspires, informs, and engages our key audiences, including volunteers, potential Readers, funders, the media, and partners across the UK.

The successful candidate will be strategic and agile and will enjoy shaping strategy alongside delivering communications activity. This is a standalone role, leading and delivering internal and external communications for the organisation in collaboration with other key partners.

Location: Fully Remote/Home-based with very occasional travel to regional groups as required and for up to 3 team meetings per annum (currently held in Birmingham).

Reports to: Read Easy UK CEO.

Line Management: Volunteers and freelancers, and potential for future employees.

Start date: January 2026 (or sooner).

Salary & Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £15,200 - £22,800 depending on hours (Up to £38k FTE).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closing and 2 days volunteering leave – pro-rata for part time roles.
• Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period). 
• Support when extending your family – company parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service) 

• Access to RewardHub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals.

• Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity

• A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers 

We strive to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, open, easy to access and as inclusive as possible. We aim to recruit a team which broadly reflect the local communities which we serve; to work with and learn from each other to continually improve the service we deliver to our Readers. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We welcome you to apply and be your authentic self.

When applying for a job with us, if an applicant has a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010 and can show that they meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, they are guaranteed an interview for the job for which they are applying through our Disability Confident scheme.

If you need any support with your application or have any questions in advance of an application, please do contact us. 

Please download the applicant pack for full job description and person specification and for details on how to apply.

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is Sunday 30 Nov 2025 (11.59PM).

Should you be shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

We anticipate a second round of interviews on the afternoon of Wednesday 10th December 2025.

We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising. 

Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.

As Head of Fundraising, you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
• Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
• Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
• Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning

Essential skills and experience: 

• A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
• A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
• Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
• An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks

STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions. 

This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss. 

Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants. 

Head of Continuous Improvement

Salary: up to £65,000 (dependant on experience)

Location: Remote with regular face to face meetings in London and Downton

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Continuous Improvement to join our Service Directorate at Help for Heroes. This newly created role will be pivotal in driving service quality, operational efficiency and data-led excellence across our charity — helping us achieve our mission to ensure that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.

If you are a collaborative and strategic leader with a passion for embedding continuous improvement and inspiring excellence across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About the Role

Reporting to the Service Director, the Head of Continuous Improvement will lead and coordinate initiatives that enhance the quality, efficiency and consistency of our services for beneficiaries. You will design and implement a robust quality assurance framework, ensure operational data integrity, and drive service and process improvements that align with our strategic objectives.

You’ll work closely with the Data & Insights team to ensure data and evidence inform service development, delivery, and decision-making. As part of both the Service Leadership Team and the Charity-wide Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Commercial to champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Help for Heroes’ services as we enter an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

About You

You’ll be a resourceful, forward-thinking leader with a strong background in continuous improvement, quality assurance, or service excellence within a complex service delivery environment. You’ll bring both analytical rigour and emotional intelligence — able to use data to drive improvement while engaging and motivating others through change.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience designing and implementing quality assurance or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to present at all levels.
• Experience working with CRM systems or operational data environments in a service delivery context.

You’ll be values-driven, empathetic and energised by the opportunity to make a lasting difference for those who’ve served.

About the Team

Our Service Directorate delivers integrated support and community initiatives across the UK, all aligned with our LiveWell Strategy — focused on ensuring that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.

You’ll join a team of passionate, purpose-driven professionals committed to improving the quality, consistency and impact of our services for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

The detail:

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

First interviews are expected to take place on the 9th and 10th December 2025 via Microsoft Teams and will include interview questions and analytical task. A final stage interview is anticipated to be held in person in Downton week commencing 15th December. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.

Please note, we have received a large number of strong applications and will therefore be closing the advert early at midnight on Sunday 16th November.

Role Purpose 

We are seeking a Senior Digital and Information Security Specialist to join our small dedicated team of risk experts. In this role you will lead the development, delivery, and continual improvement of Kamara’s digital security offering and support a team of digital security specialists, review and refine their work, and ensure our approaches remain current with emerging trends and methodologies. You will also play a key role in administering and strengthening Kamara’s internal IT security and information management systems, working closely with the leadership team to ensure robust, resilient, and practical systems that align with our organisational goals. 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a technically skilled and people-centered digital security professional who combines deep technical expertise with excellent communication and facilitation skills. You will have a track record of providing pragmatic, context-sensitive digital security guidance to organisations operating across diverse budgets, capacities, and geographies. We particularly welcome candidates with experience supporting social justice or civil society organisations, especially those working in higher-risk environments. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Design and Delivery 

- Design and deliver digital and information security assessments, management plans and protocols for a range of partner organisations 

- Facilitate engaging workshops (both virtual and in-person) to support partners in implementing and embedding digital security practices 

- Represent Kamara in meetings with partners 

Team and Curriculum Development 

- Support a small team of digital security specialists, reviewing and contributing to their learning and development 

- Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Kamara’s risk management methodologies and tools 

- Stay informed about emerging threats, technologies and best practices, using insights to strengthen our digital security offering 

Internal Digital Security and IT systems 

- Oversee and administer internal IT and digital security systems, working in close collaboration with the leadership team

- Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments, recommending and implementing improvements as needed 

- Design and deliver digital security training sessions for staff, as required. 

Candidate Profile 

Essential: 

- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT and digital security roles - Experience providing direct digital security support and training, ideally to social justice or civil society organisations, and/or in higher-risk contexts - Excellent communication, facilitation and cross-cultural collaboration skills - Hands-on experience managing Windows/Linux/or macOS infrastructure and cloud-based environments (Azure, Google, Amazon) 

- Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, mitigation, and hardening techniques 

- A pragmatic approach to digital security, with the ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, actionable guidance 

- Strategic view and experience managing digital and information security risks, including the intersection between information security and legal and regulatory frameworks 

- Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and ability to work within Western Hemisphere timezones 

Preferred: 

- Relevant professional qualification or certification in digital security, IT, or facilitation 

- Experience managing and/or mentoring teams 

- Experience working in social justice organisations / movements and/or in high-risk contexts 

- Additional working languages (e.g., Portuguese) 

- Willingness and ability to travel internationally 

Terms 

Contract: One-year fixed term (O.8 FTE) with potential for renewal or transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.