Learning manager jobs in manchester, greater manchester
Location: home based with regular travel to support your team as needed and also to the London head office
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
 - family-friendly policies
 - 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
 - three x basic salary life assurance cover
 - free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
 - 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
 - flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
 - learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
 - commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
 - we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
 
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK’s growing Community Fundraising team as the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager, where you will lead, inspire and empower your talented team of Regional Fundraisers and Fundraising Managers to unlock the full potential of our highest-value supporters—individuals, community groups, and regional corporate partners—across the UK.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our community fundraising strategy by crafting ambitious regional plans, nurturing high-performing teams, and driving innovation in supporter engagement. Championing a relationship-led approach, ensuring every supporter feels valued and inspired to raise vital funds. You will lead collaboration with other teams such as National Corporate and the Marketing and Communications team to drive new business pipelining and amplify Community Fundraising campaigns, develop new fundraising products, and represent Dementia UK at external events and sector initiatives.
You will be responsible for effectively recruiting, training and developing staff, creating an aspirational culture where the team are motivated to meet and exceed targets. Using insight, analysis and audience understanding, you will inform strategic decisions and continuously evolve our regional fundraising approach to maximise impact and income.
We are looking for you to bring a strong background in community fundraising and a track record in growing fundraising income. Confidence in setting and managing large budgets, reporting on KPIs and adjusting plans as necessary is essential. An understanding of delivering community fundraising products and scaling ideas that support donor acquisition and retention is vital, with the ability to use insight to shape pipeline and stewardship planning. You’ll also be an experienced team leader who can motivate and guide others to deliver results.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with us.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact us.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
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People Officer (Part-Time)
Location: Remote – 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.
Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity focused solely on supporting people who cannot afford to prepay for their energy.
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Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote
Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.
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:
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Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
 
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Long service leave after two years
 
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GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
 
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We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
 
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24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
 
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Season ticket loan
 
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Annual EDI Learning Days
 
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Study time and personal training budget 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, Tuesday 11th November 2025
· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025
· Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025
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The Initiatives and Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the Trust’s Initiatives and Partnerships Team. The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Trust’s projects, manage team members and on occasion support external and partnership projects. Our work is varied, ranging from early-stage feasibility planning, partnership development, fundraising, business planning and design development, as well as supporting our conservation team who lead construction phase oversight.
This role builds on the successes of the Trust’s longstanding Regeneration programme, which has undertaken pioneering Regeneration projects addressing some of our most pressing conservation needs, as well as developing new operating models for some of the churches in our care. The job will support our regional teams in developing and implementing projects to deliver a range of conservation, social and regeneration benefits; with the balance of each responding to local need, demand and opportunity.
In addition, it encompasses the work undertaken to develop new commercial income opportunities. Examples are our groundbreaking Champing™ initiative, as well as others such as filming, and other commercial partnerships.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
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You will be instrumental in the quality and impactful implementation, delivery and retention of our sites. You will oversee the delivery of exceptional outcomes in support of the charity's mission. You will work as part of a Regional/Country team to deliver outstanding programmes across your geography, establishing and leading partnerships throughout the life of a programme.
Regular travel throughout your geographical location will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of the UK, NI and Iberia. Please stipulate which role you are applying for (North of England or Nationwide).
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in the United States.
You will report to either Regional/Country Lead within the Delivery & Partnerships team or the Associate Director of Business Development (depending on the scope of your role).
- We will conduct selection in the w/c Nov 17th – with a multi-stage process taking place that week
 
Key Responsibilities
· You will be accountable for the retention and outcomes of your portfolio of programmes.
· You will work closely with colleagues in both the Delivery & Partnership team and the Quality & Impact team to pursue quality delivery of programmes that adheres to model fidelity.
· You will hold partners and stakeholders to account for their key responsibilities in the delivery of quality programmes.
                Interviews and selection will take place w/c Nov 17th – with a multi-stage process taking place that week.
We will review applications as they come in and close when we have sufficient numbers
            
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Regional Manager – Greater Manchester
Fixed term contract for 6 months, continuing subject to funding.
Organisation: One Million Mentors (1MM)
Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid working)
Reports to: Head of Delivery
Help us shape a million brighter futures.
At One Million Mentors (1MM), our mission is simple but powerful — to connect one million young people with one million life-changing mentors. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Regional Manager to lead our impact across Greater Manchester.
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead the delivery of our mentoring programmes across the region — building partnerships, recruiting mentors and mentees, and ensuring every match has a lasting impact.
- Establish 150+ new, high-quality mentoring matches each quarter.
 - Lead 1MM’s expansion across Greater Manchester by building partnerships with local employers, councils, schools, colleges, youth charities, and community organisations.
 - Use the 1MM digital platform to manage matching, reporting, and user support.
 - Ensure all mentoring activity meets quality assurance KPIs.
 
Who You Are
You’re an energetic connector and organiser who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment — someone who believes deeply in the power of mentoring and social action to change lives.
You’ll bring:
- Programme development experience at management level, including regional planning and event delivery.
 - A track record of working to ambitious targets in a performance-focused environment.
 - Proven outreach and engagement skills to secure new partnerships.
 - Ability to deliver or facilitate programmes, including recruitment against challenging targets.
 - Excellent relationship management, including working confidently with senior stakeholders.
 - Very strong spreadsheet and IT skills (especially Google Sheets and MS Excel).
 - A confident, self-motivated approach, maintaining high standards and focus even in changing circumstances.
 - A genuine passion for mentoring and social impact.
 
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a national movement empowering young people through mentoring.
 - Work within a passionate, purpose-driven team that values collaboration and innovation.
 - Enjoy hybrid working, flexibility, and opportunities to grow.
 - See the tangible difference your work makes every single day.
 
 Ready to lead mentoring across Greater Manchester?
Join One Million Mentors and help us create one million mentoring moments that matter.
For details on how to apply please see the Job Pack attached.
Applications that do not have a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd December over MS Teams.
To transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities.
                                


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Our work is needed now more than ever before. This is why we have embarked on an exciting new strategy to make tackling low numeracy an urgent, national issue. However, we will only achieve significant and lasting change by engaging other organisations to support and fund our work.
The Corporate Volunteering Manager plays a central role in this by managing our successful and impactful Corporate Volunteering Programme. Each year through this programme, we train hundreds of volunteers from our corporate partners to visit primary schools and share examples of how maths has helped them as adults, both in their careers and personal lives.
This crucial work helps change us to the inter-generational narrative about numeracy in the UK. Maths is not just something you ‘have to do at school’, but is a valuable skill that helps us get on at work, and manage our time and our money. The programme has been running for three years now, and this year’s activity looks set to have meaningful impact on at least 17,000 children across the UK.
You will be responsible for ensuring that volunteers are adequately trained, for recruiting appropriate schools for them to visit, and all the admin and reporting that supports the programme.
We are looking for someone who can ‘own the programme’, is committed to improving our processes and the efficiency of delivery, with strong line management skills, and a commitment to the professional development for the Corporate Volunteering Programmes Assistant.
National Numeracy is based in Brighton, East Sussex, but we are offering significant remote/hybrid and flexible working with this role. If you are not office based, then the expectation is that you will be in Brighton at least occasionally when the work requires it. The role may include occasional travel to London and beyond.
                A cover letter, detailing why you are interested in this role must be received for your application to be considered.
Please also note the planned interview dates listed within the Recruitment Pack.
            
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
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Project Manager | Interim | £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) London | 3 Months + | Remote
For a global healthcare organisation undergoing digital transformation, we're recruiting an interim Project Manager for at least 3-months. Reporting to the Director of Data and Digital Transformation, this role will lead on several digital transformation projects at various stages of project life cycle. This role will partner with teams across the business and other Project Managers, the Product team, BI team, and IT teams, as well as the Governance and operations divisions to drive the organisation forward on its journey to improve and enable change.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading a range of in-flight projects (various stages of project life cycle) across digital, data and technology clusters including business change, IT systems/products, and improvements to current platforms
 - Management of all project elements including budget management, requirements gathering, implementation planning, impact assessments, risk mitigation and benefits management
 - Project reporting, including presenting to project boards and senior stakeholders
 - Efficiently picking up in-flight projects as well as initiation of newly defined projects, acting as the interface between the business and technology teams - gaining buy-in from stakeholders
 - Coordinate weekly updates of project action logs, status reports, risks, and issues and track and report on project performance to senior stakeholders and Board
 - Maintain benefits realisation and tracking register, and run project scoping, requirements and lessons learnt workshops
 
What you'll offer us:
- Proven track-record of delivering IT, Digital or transformation projects
 - Proven track-record of leading and managing multiple projects at the same time, with varying degrees of complexity and time frames
 - End-to-end project management from planning, executing, monitoring / controlling and closing
 - Experience of leading Tender and Request for Proposal bids for vendor selection
 - Prince2 or other methodology
 - Ideally experience from NHS or other healthcare environments
 - MS 365 Suite, MS Planner P3 experience
 
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship Minds is a transformative programme that enhances the support we provide to kinship carers in England and Wales. Our goal is to build kinship carers' confidence and equip them with the knowledge and skills to support children in their care - especially in recognising and responding to early signs of mental health issues.
We are at the beginning of our journey to embed therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches across all areas of service delivery. This includes 1-to-1 support, digital resources and training, and peer support networks.
The Strategic Trauma-Informed Practice Manager will lead this transition, helping us move from a trauma-sensitive organisation on a journey that becomes trauma-aware, trauma-informed, and ultimately trauma-responsive.
This strategic and hands-on role will help Kinship strengthen its therapeutic offer and build the confidence and capacity of staff and kinship carers to understand trauma and the impact it has, and provide strategies to support. We are particularly interested in experience in developing trauma-informed parenting training and resources.
The postholder will play a key role in developing and manualising our trauma-informed approach across core services: Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, our Advice Service, and Peer Support Service. They will work with subject matter experts to develop trauma-informed approaches, toolkits and resources into everyday service delivery – based on the needs of kinship carers and their families.
You will need to be able to step into this role quickly, bringing your experience of building and developing trauma-informed approaches in complex services. You will have strong leadership capabilities, able to work at pace autonomously with creativity and dynamism. You will need to have excellent attention to detail.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and leading Kinship’s trauma-informed strategy, ensuring the implementation of trauma-informed principles across all service delivery (for example, using Dr Karen Treisman’s approach).
 - Leading the development and manualisation of trauma-informed practice across Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, the Advice Service, and the Peer Support Service. This includes resources, approach and content.
 - Supporting organisational development to embed trauma-informed values in practice, culture, policy, and leadership, working with our Head of People and Culture.
 - Developing reflective practice approach to support managers to staff and volunteer resilience particularly across services. This could include a ‘train the trainer’ approach.
 - Auditing current practices and recommend systems and processes to support trauma-informed service delivery.
 - Developing and delivering capacity-building approaches and resources for kinship carers to help them identify and respond to trauma and mental health needs in children.
 - Working collaboratively with subject matter experts to develop self-guided training, toolkits, and multimedia resources.
 - Providing and leading expert input into the trauma-informed design and delivery of Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, Advice Service and other 1-to-1 support programmes.
 - Guiding frontline delivery staff to adopt trauma-informed practice, including the use of strengths-based approaches and flexible, family-led planning.
 - Representing Kinship at external events and meetings to raise awareness of the services and to influence other organisations, policy and practice.
 - Full list of responsibilities in the the job pack below.
 
Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience includes:
- A qualified trauma-informed practitioner with significant experience in delivering or developing trauma-informed services.
 - Experience working with kinship carers or in adoption and fostering sector.
 - Proven experience applying the principles of trauma-informed care across organisations, preferably in children and family services.
 - Experience in designing and delivering training and coaching for professionals and/or families on trauma and therapeutic approaches.
 - Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures focusing on contributing to a culture which values transparency, reflective practice and continuous learning.
 
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and you will also be asked to answer 5 short questions in place of a cover letter.
- Application deadline: 12pm, Friday 7 November 2025
 - First interview: w/c 17 November 2025
 
Kinship reserves the right to close applications early on receipt of sufficient applications. Apply early!
                Some tips for your application:
•	Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly. 
•	Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
•	Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience. 
•	Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do. 
            
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
                                


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Join the award-winning Moving Medicine team, led by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK. We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead two impactful patient-centred physical activity projects.
About the role:
Moving Medicine is an award-winning initiative of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK (FSEM) aimed at improving health through physical activity. It provides healthcare professionals with practical tools and evidence-based resources to promote physical activity in clinical practice. Moving Medicine is our free, award-winning initiative, designed to provide clinicians and allied health professionals with accessible, evidence based, condition specific information to help give advice on physical activity at all stages of a patient’s treatment pathway.
We are expanding our impact through the development of additional Moving Medicine resources for patients. This role will include project managing two large, interlinked projects, with time split across both:
One project is in conjunction with Nuffield Health, the project funders, will initially focus on publishing the newly built Moving Medicine Everyone website (due for publication in November 2025) and accompanying educational resources. The Project Manager will work closely with Moving Medicine clinicians, healthcare partners, stakeholders, and academic collaborators. A key aspect of this role will be to coordinate stakeholder engagement, facilitate collaborative input from academic and clinical experts, and support the demonstration of social impact through evaluation and dissemination activities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning the project with strategic goals, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong relationships.
The other project, Moving Together, is a national collaborative initiative led by the FSEM in partnership with Active Partnerships National Office and funded by Sport England (National Lottery). The project is building a broad cross-sector network and aims to empower people with long-term health conditions to access physical activity by removing barriers, developing evidence-based frameworks, training resources, and governance structures that enable consistent, safe, and effective physical activity conversations across sectors and systems. Working closely with clinicians, patients, policymakers, and professional bodies, Moving Together connects national standards with local implementation, supporting workforce development, data-driven evaluation, and sustainable behaviour change to improve population health and reduce inequalities.
The Project Manager will split their time across both projects, which are closely connected in their goals and approach, and will play a key role in ensuring alignment and synergy between them. This includes supporting shared stakeholders, integrating learning and resources, and contributing to a unified strategy for improving physical activity access and outcomes for patients.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic team, bringing strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset to drive forward these high impact, patient-centred initiatives.
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Policy Specialist (Children and Young People)
Are you interested in improving the lives of children and young people with a learning disability? Can you turn complex ideas into evidence-based policy? Are you a skilled communicator able to influence decision-makers? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are currently looking for a Policy Specialist to join Mencap. This position sits within the Policy and Public Affairs teams of Mencap’s Campaigns, Advocacy and Activism Directorate (CAA). You will work closely with our influencing, information and advice, campaigning, and research work, as well as sector partners like the Disabled Children's Partnership.
This is an exciting new role to deliver policy change and enhance the rights of children and young people with a learning disability. At a key time to influence Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education reform, we are seeking a policy specialist to shape policy work that reflects the needs and experiences of children, young people, and their families. Working within the policy team, you will be responsible for developing evidence-based policy work and influencing decision-makers.
This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to our London office or Westminster.
You will:
- Translate complex work into clear and persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses and reports.
 - Work within wider coalitions of charities, building collaborative relationships and ensuring that the needs and priorities of our community are addressed.
 - Develop and expand Mencap’s ‘Policy Shapers’ work, ensuring our work reflects the experiences of children and young people with a learning disability and their families.
 - Support our information and advice team, briefing them on important developments, inputting into casework discussions relevant to your areas of work, and supporting the creation of public information resources.
 - Represent Mencap at meetings and events, with MPs, civil servants, and sector partners.
 - Identify and analyse relevant research to develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
 
You will bring to this role:
- Experience of working on public policy issues.
 - Strong communication skills: experience tailoring your messaging to a variety of different audiences and representing an organisation.
 - Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes; able to positively challenge, negotiate and compromise.
 - The ability to work on your own initiative while contributing to team priorities and sustain enthusiasm under pressure.
 - Experience analysing evidence to develop recommendations.
 - Knowledge the issues facing children and young people with a learning disability and/or the SEND system, as well as the wider parliamentary system.
 - Passion about making the world a better place for people with a learning disability.
 
If you're passionate about driving meaningful change for children and young people with a learning disability and you're ready to use your policy expertise to make a real impact, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This role will close on Monday 27th October. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 3rd November.
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
 - Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
 - Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
 
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Job title: Events Manager
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) a week - must be able to work some weekends and evenings
Length of Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,250 per annum (gross) for a 37.5 hour working week, plus 5% employer pension contribution
Probationary Period: 4 months
Location: Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th November
Interview date: Wednesday 19th November
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsible to: Bridge 5 Mill’s Board of Trustees
ROLE
An exciting role focused on growing and supporting the range of events that take place in Bridge 5 Mill, being first point of contact with potential hirers of our events spaces, supporting our community of tenants and users, and supporting Bridge 5 Mill’s day to day operations, including reception, marketing and social media.
BACKGROUND
Bridge 5 Mill is a centre of social change in a historic 5 storey mill on the edge of Ancoats / Northern Quarter, comprising workspaces and event spaces. Our unique sustainable and ethical approach characterises our building and drives all our activities. Bridge 5 Mill is part of a family of organisations (part of the Fairfield Environment Trust, a registered charity) including the Kindling Trust, promoting ecological and social justice through a broad range of projects.
We have just fixed our broken lift. This is great news, as the period without a lift had a significant impact on our community of tenants, wider users and on our income from venue hire (with far fewer events able to take place during this time). This came on the tail of the Covid pandemic, which transformed how and when people use workspaces and events spaces.
We are now at a pivotal time to rebuild both our events program and our offer as a beautiful, ethical and central venue to hire, as well as exploring how to diversify our services. You will be an instrumental part in the development and growth of our activities and in overcoming these recent challenges.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a small dedicated team to help us deliver our vision. Alongside the Building Manager, your role will cover day to day operations, reception, events and marketing. You will be central to supporting events and our hirers, promoting our social change vision, and making Bridge 5 Mill a thriving community hub. We are looking for someone with experience of managing or promoting events, excellent interpersonal skills, energy and leadership.
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE
Events and community building duties;
- First point of contact for enquiries about events or from potential hirers
 - Liaise with hirers and event facilitators
 - Build events collaborations and partners
 - Assist with event setup and management
 - Plan and deliver community, social change and revenue generating events
 - Build a network with similar spaces in Manchester to strengthen collaborations
 - Uphold excellent service and reputation for the venue
 
Marketing duties;
- Deliver marketing outputs to increase revenue streams and new opportunities
 - Develop a portfolio of new corporate clients
 - Promote Bridge 5 Mill services, events, campaigns, values and social impact
 - Promote and support our community’s activities
 - Build relationship with key partners, local groups and new collaborators
 - Manage and build Bridge 5 Mill’s online presence and accounts
 - Produce compelling content and assist with marketing materials
 
Reception and day to day operations duties;
- Assist with bookings and appointment scheduling
 - Support a friendly and welcoming environment
 - Greet and assist building users
 - Answer queries, phone calls, respond to emails and messages
 - Provide information about Bridge 5 Mill and promote our services
 - Supervise the security of the building
 - On-call duties requiring timely response by phone or visits to the Mill
 - Be a first responder i.e. fire marshal, first aider…
 
General duties;
- Reflect the Group’s vision and principles
 - Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures
 - Assist Bridge 5 Mill team with business reports and strategic planning
 - Manage and work within allocated budgets
 - Reporting progress to our Trustees
 - Fulfilling any and all such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time
 
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Competence, Skills and Knowledge;
Essential:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of reception, hospitality or facilities operations
Experience of events organisation and delivery
Experience of marketing
Ability to engage people from a variety of backgrounds
Problem solving, proactiveness and leadership skills
Ability to prioritise tasks, good time management and organisational skills
Desirable:
Customer service skills
Experience of community building
Experience and skills in communications and publicity work
Experience in social media accounts management and content creation
Good administration and IT skills
Personal;
Essential:
Available for out of hours and weekend working
Awareness, understanding and enthusiasm for environmental and social change issues
Drive and enthusiasm to meet set objectives. A high degree of personal motivation and initiative, the ability to work under pressure, whilst working cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to learn on the job, and respond to possibilities and potential opportunities
Willingness and flexibility to undertake any relevant training required
Desirable:
Understanding of the social change and VCSE sector
Knowledge of the events and venue hires industry
Please send / attach a CV and a COVER LETTER.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Retail
Location: Manchester/the M6
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £30,809.83 per annum + £3,600 car allowance (mileage will also be paid)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st July 2026 with possibility of extension/made permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Support Manager:
- Drive the efficient operation and performance of our Retail shops within the designated region, increasing income generation whilst setting the standard for Cats Protection retailing excellence.
 - Provide inspirational leadership, tailored training, and hands-on operational support to Shop Managers and teams to achieve growth, improve standards, foster team engagement, and minimise loss.
 - Provide shop coverage to ensure uninterrupted trading across the region, responding to challenges and maintaining business continuity at all times.
 - Champion the Retail Performance Framework, supporting its effective implementation across the region to monitor and enhance performance.
 - Act as a brand ambassador and role model for the charity’s values and behaviours, fostering a culture of compassion, teamwork, and innovation that aligns with our mission to help cats in need.
 
About the Retail & Trading team:
- The Retail and Trading department sits within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate and comprises a diverse shop estate of 79 shops across England, Scotland and Wales and a growing ecommerce operation.
 - Our operation plays a key role in generating income and introducing audiences to Cats Protection.
 
What we’re looking for in our Regional Support Manager:
- Demonstrable experience in multi-site management within retail
 - Proven ability in team management, including recruitment, training, and development of team members
 - Experience with sales targets, cash management, loss prevention, and financial processes
 - Previous project management experience and familiarity with policy implementation
 - Knowledge of health & safety practices in Retail
 - A full UK driving license and access to a car, with flexibility to travel throughout the week
 
What we can offer you:
- a range of health benefits
 - 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
 - Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
 - and much more, which you can learn about
 
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 6th November 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
                                
                    Active Communities Development Worker
Contract: 37.5 hours per week, 12 months fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal
Salary: £34,434 + Benefits
Reference: ACDW/25
Whatever life throws at Salford, you’ll ensure we stand strong.
Salford CVS (Community and Voluntary Services) is the city-wide infrastructure service for the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector. We support almost 1,000 VCSE groups and organisations in Salford, with 7,000 paid staff and 62,000 volunteers between them. With a 40-strong team of our own, we’ve been making a difference for local residents since 1919, and we have some exciting plans for the future. We’d like you to be part of them.
Dividing your time between our volunteering and emergency response activities, you will assist us in building active, connected and resilient communities within Salford. In particular, you will go the extra mile to develop local capacity to address civil contingencies ranging from major incidents to extreme weather as you:
- Reach out to, engage and train community response volunteers.
 - Proactively identify opportunities for new projects and initiatives.
 - Connect with local authority, health, police and housing partners.
 - Embed learning trends and best practice across our volunteering work.
 - Lead a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise group within the Salford Local Resilience Forum.
 
To be equal to this high-profile challenge, you will require:
- Experience of working with volunteers, ideally embracing recruitment, training and management.
 - Familiarity with building relationships within the VCSE sector.
 - A proven record of developing productive partnerships with key stakeholders.
 - Expertise in organising and facilitating high-level meetings and forums.
 - Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.
 - Broad knowledge of civil contingencies and community resilience.
 - A flexible approach to hours and responsibilities.
 
In return, you can expect a comprehensive package of benefits including 28 days’ holiday (rising to 30 days after five years), a pension scheme with 7% employer contribution, subsidised membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund and much more. Help us release the potential of the people of Salford, and we will do the same for you, giving you the training and development to take your career to the next level.
For more information about this role, please download the job pack.
Closing date: 9 am on Thursday, 13th November 2025.
Interviews: Monday, 24th November 2025.
Your completed application form and equal opportunities form should be returned by email or by post.
Email applications will be acknowledged when we receive them. Should you wish to receive an acknowledgement for a postal application, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your completed application form, and we will return this to you.
We are recruiting for an Individual Giving Manager to drive and deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy in order to support the work of Life. The Individual Giving Manager will create, test, monitor and evaluate appeals and campaigns, lead on Legacy (and in-memoriam) giving, lottery and raffle and other income streams associated with individual giving.
About Life:
Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.
Our Values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
 - Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
 - Community – We’re better together.
 - Charity – Doing good for one another.
 - Common good – Building a better world.
 
About You
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will work closely with colleagues across the Income Generation and Marketing teams to deliver on a positive donor/ supporter experience with the aim of retention of current supporters for the long-term as well as acquisition of new donors, maximising the potential of all of our supporters. It forms a central part of the overall fundraising strategy, with the ultimate aim of growing our individual giving income to increase the impact of the charity and benefit those needing support in pregnancy, pregnancy loss or in the early years of having a baby.
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description on our website.
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Home Based with occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
 - Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
 - Extra annual leave for long term service
 - Company Pension Scheme
 - Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
 
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        