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Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Do you love bringing programmes to life, bringing people together, building relationships, and making things happen? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the Young Enterprise team as a Senior Programme Manager.

Who We Are:

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work-and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion-we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day.

About the Role:

As Senior Programme Manager, you will lead a team responsible for delivering a portfolio of national education programmes that support thousands of educators and young people across the UK. Combining leadership, operational oversight and practical support, you'll help ensure programmes deliver high-quality experiences and meaningful impact.

This role is focused on providing leadership, oversight and guidance to an established team of Programme Managers, rather than personally leading the day-to-day delivery of every programme. However, you'll also be comfortable stepping in with practical operational support when required, helping the team navigate challenges, manage risk, maintain momentum and ensure successful delivery.

Working closely with colleagues across Young Enterprise, you'll use insight and evidence to drive improvement, support the ongoing development of our programmes, and help ensure they continue to deliver strong outcomes for young people. This is an opportunity to develop talented people, lead at scale, solve complex challenges and make a tangible difference to the lives of young people across the country.

You’d love this role if you:

• Enjoy leading and developing people, helping others perform at their best.
• Are equally comfortable leading strategically and stepping into operational detail when needed to support successful delivery.
• Like turning data, insight and feedback into practical improvements.
• Have experience overseeing complex programmes and know how to balance support, challenge and accountability.
• Can prioritise effectively and focus on the activities that will have the greatest impact.
• Build strong relationships quickly and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Are energised by improving services and finding better ways of doing things.
• Want to use your skills and experience to make a tangible difference to young people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers, helping them deliver their best work and grow their impact.
• Provide oversight and support across a portfolio of national education programmes, ensuring high-quality experiences for educators and young people across the UK.
• Use performance data, insight and evidence to drive decisions, improve outcomes and maximise impact.
• Provide expert support and leadership when it matters most, helping teams navigate challenges, manage risk and maintain momentum.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships across education, funding and delivery networks to support programme success.
• Help shape the future of Young Enterprise's programmes and services, influencing how we support educators and equip young people with the skills they need to succeed.

A few practical things:

• This is a hybrid role based in London, with a minimum of 8 office days per month
• You’ll have the opportunity to visit some of the participating schools and colleges across the UK
• Full details can be found in the Job Description

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a separate document answering these three questions (max 250 words each). When applying, please let us know whether you are applying for the role on a full-time or part-time basis.Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 28 September 2026.

1. Leadership

Tell us about a time when you led a team to deliver a complex programme, project or portfolio. How did you support and challenge the team while ensuring successful delivery?

2. Performance, Improvement and Impact

Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity to improve the performance, effectiveness or impact of a programme, service or initiative. What evidence or insight informed your thinking, what actions did you take, how did you engage others in the process, and what was the outcome?

3. Navigating Challenge

Tell us about a challenge you faced within a team you were leading. What was the situation, how did you approach it, and what was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience?

Please note that applications without answers to the questions will not be considered.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective.

First Interviews will take place at our Central London Office on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

If you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or any other need that requires adjustments, please let us know. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process - whether that’s providing application materials in a different format, arranging wheelchair access, offering extra time for assessments, or any other support you may need.

You can contact us directly to request a reasonable adjustment.  Contact details are available when you apply for role. All requests will be treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

At Young Enterprise we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive.

Data Protection and Operations Manager

Help shape the operational excellence of a vibrant Diocese

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Protection and Operations Manager to lead and develop the operational services that support our mission and ministry across Sussex.

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £38,074 per annum (pro-rata FTE £47,592pa)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexitime available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th October 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 14th October 2026

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective management of Church House operations. Working closely with senior leaders across the Diocese, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, promoting excellent customer service and ensuring robust governance and compliance.

Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will provide leadership to a small team responsible for governance and central support services. You will oversee the smooth running of Church House, manage facilities and operational contracts, lead on health and safety, and act as the Diocese's Data Protection Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop operational and support services across Church House
• Manage facilities, suppliers, contracts and operational budgets
• Act as Data Protection Officer and lead on GDPR compliance, including Subject Access Requests
• Oversee information governance, records management and organisational systems
• Maintain and develop business continuity and risk management processes
• Manage organisational policies and complaints administration
• Support the Diocese's digital development through Microsoft 365, automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Coordinate operational arrangements for major diocesan events and conferences

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.

You will have:

• Experience of successfully leading and developing staff
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance
• Experience of information management, organisational systems or database administration
• Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management
• A track record of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 applications
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy and discretion
• You will be proactive, collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting the work and mission of the Church of England.

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

We are looking for an experienced Project Lead to lead the delivery of Thriving Change Makers, an exciting new programme supporting young people in Barnet to develop leadership skills, lead social action and influence the services and communities around them.

You will lead the mobilisation and delivery of the programme, supporting approximately 60 young people in Year 1 across two cohorts. You will provide leadership to programme staff, build strong partnerships with schools and community organisations, oversee safeguarding and risk, manage the delegated budget, and ensure the programme delivers against its outcomes.

A key focus will be ensuring that young people have a genuine voice in shaping the programme, with opportunities to develop their skills and progress into youth ambassador, advisory and governance roles.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of leading youth, community or social-action programmes, with strong skills in project management, safeguarding, partnership working, monitoring and evaluation. You will be organised, collaborative and committed to inclusive, accessible and youth-led practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new programme from the ground up, support young people to lead change and help build a model that will expand into Enfield and Brent in future years.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role and requirements.

What we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.
• Christmas office closure
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.

We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham has a vision of bringing God's Living Hope to the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of seven Areas of Focus that healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer.

Working closely with the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, this is an opportunity to join the Bishop's Office team, working with and for the bishop across the diocese in service of the Church's mission.

Day to day, the Chaplain works closely with others to support the Bishop's public ministry, with key accountabilities for liturgical, pastoral and ministry support, as well as liaising with the Safeguarding Team and Registrar, and overseeing episcopal administration. The role also focuses on supporting the bishop's ministry in the areas of inspiring worship and nurturing prayer.

We are looking for someone who brings theological wisdom, pastoral sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgement, alongside the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload, helping to sustain the Bishop's ministry in both strategic and personal ways. This role would suit someone who is prayerful, collaborative, and adaptable, and who is equally at ease supporting worship and ministry, working with senior colleagues in sensitive and sometimes complex matters. It offers an opportunity to combine spiritual maturity with practical leadership, with the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance.

Responsibilities

Liturgical, Pastoral and Ministry Support (30%)

• Oversee planning for key services across the diocese, including confirmations and institutions, maintain digital resources for churches and support the Bishop at these services as needed.

• On the Bishop's behalf, consult and advise Cathedral, incumbents and churchwardens on the planning and delivery of any service in which the Bishop plays a part, ensuring Orders of Service are signed off and accessible to the Bishop as appropriate.

• Discern the next season of support for 'Nurturing Prayer' at both diocesan and parish level, work in collaboration with the Discipleship & Ministry team to develop a strategic approach. As required, lead on the planning and delivery of activity.

• Support the worship and prayer life of key gatherings; such as Bishop's Council and Diocesan Synod, as well as other diocesan events.

• Assist the bishop in his teaching ministry as needed, research matters, attend key leadership training days, and support and contribute to the programme as appropriate.

• Take opportunities to lead and preach at services or teaching events at the invitation of parishes across the diocese.

• Advise on and provide bespoke prayers and liturgies, faithful to the Anglican tradition, for a variety of civic and ecclesiastical occasions.

• In collaboration with Bishop's Ecumenical Advisor and Churches Together Nottinghamshire (CTN) fulfil the role of Diocesan Ecumenical Officer (DEO)

Safeguarding & Episcopal administration (35%)

• In conjunction with the Registry, advise on and ensure that clergy licences and Permissions to Officiate are administered in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with all requirements for Safer Recruitment and House of Bishops' policies.

• Ensure the Bishop's Office support parishes in their compliance with all legal requirements including in relation to the suspension of benefices and pastoral reorganisation, service provision and building usage.

• Oversee administration for C4 applications, the Overseas Clergy Measure and Eucharistic Assistants.

• Support the administration of the Clergy Discipline Measure and complaint and grievance procedures relating to clergy.

• Be the first point of contact in the Bishop's Office for safeguarding matters; liaise with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer; and attend diocesan and national safeguarding planning group meetings on behalf of the bishop, where appropriate. Represent the diocesan bishop at the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Board (DSAP).

• Work with the Bishop's Office team to ensure the effective management of clergy files and processes, in line with the 2021 Clergy Files Policy Guidance, GDPR, and clergy appointments, including the accurate maintenance of the National Clergy Register.

• Work with the Bishop and Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in circulating key communications, including Pastoral Letters and Ad Clerum. Also ensure that existing Ad Clera are updated to reflect latest House of Bishops' practice guidance and policies.

• Respond to 'Bishop to Bishop' enquiries and Current Clergy Status Letters (CCSL) to provide reference requests as required.

• Oversees the work of the Senior Administrator in in managing effective administration of processes and use of data in relation to Ministers and Church Officers.

Collective working (20%)

• Work closely with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in making recommendations and proposals to the Bishop on the effective management of key issues, which may arise.

• Work with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects and the wider diocesan team to support communication of the bishop's ministry and missional priorities through diocesan communication channels and other public or parliamentary channels.

• Play an active role in the life of the Bishop Office team, working in collaboration with Advisory roles and as part of strategic projects as required.

• Help foster good communication and support between the diocese, the Bishop's staff and the Cathedral staff.

• Assist the Bishop and his wife in their personal ministry and mission, including significant hospitality events, leadership training or evangelistic outreach.

Healthy cultures (15%)

• Attend to the spirituality and prayer that underpin the work of the Bishop's Core Team in sustaining momentum during a season of considerable growth and change.

• Be someone to whom the Bishop can turn and speak in confidence.

• Assist with the theological and pastoral dimensions of the Bishop's ministry, ensuring that pastoral concerns are redirected and followed up appropriately.

• Help protect the Bishop from the pressures of the present moment, guard his humanity, and ensure faithfulness to the wider vision of his ministry.

• The Chaplain will be expected to be a regular worshipper in a local congregation.

Person Specification

• Ordained priest in the Church of England, with several years' experience in a post-ordination role.

• Some experience of working with Archdeacons, Area Deans and Parish oversight and governance.

• Some knowledge of Church of England's processes and procedures in relation to Clergy management and episcopal administration.

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, safeguarding leadership and Clergy Discipline Measure in order to support the Bishop.

• Theologically alert to situations that might arise, and able to prepare responses that reflect this.

• Aligned with the Bishop's priorities in order to support his ministry effectively, demonstrating this through all aspects of the role.

• A prayerful person, calm and effective in stressful and pressured situations.

• Enjoys collective working, providing leadership and support as required.

• Emotionally intelligent, able to respond to diverse situations with understanding and appreciation of those involved.

• Committed to the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance, with theological, teaching and pastoral interests.

• Willing and able to work flexibly, recognising that Church life does not fit normal office hours. You can expect to work some evenings and weekends, and to attend and participate in meetings and events.

• Creative skills in liturgy to lead diverse forms of worship.

• A commitment to growing disciples, evangelism and supporting church growth.

• Ability to nurture rhythms of prayer and worship for themselves and others.

• Digitally literate; a confident user of the Microsoft suite, databases and other applications.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Ability to represent the Bishop and provide pastoral support on his behalf.

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.

Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 8 October 2026

Are you a storyteller who wants to make a difference?

Content Writer | Khalsa Aid International

Permanent | Full Time | Taplow – office based

Do you have a way with words and a passion for telling stories that connect, inspire and drive action?

Khalsa Aid International is looking for a creative and talented Content Writer to help bring our humanitarian work to life.

From responding to emergencies and supporting communities around the world to working alongside volunteers and delivering long-term projects, there are incredible stories behind everything we do. We need someone who can find those stories, tell them with purpose and help our supporters understand the difference they are making.

What will you be doing?

You’ll work across our programmes, fundraising and communications teams to create engaging content for a wide range of audiences and platforms.

You will:

• ✍️ Write compelling blogs, website content, newsletters, fundraising appeals and reports.
• 🌍 Turn programme updates, interviews and field reports into powerful humanitarian stories.
• ❤️ Tell stories in a dignified, ethical and human-centred way.
• 📣 Develop campaign messaging, headlines and calls to action that inspire people to get involved.
• 🎥 Create scripts, captions and written content for video and social media.
• ✏️ Edit and proofread content to ensure it is clear, accurate and engaging.
• 🤝 Work closely with our Digital Creator and teams across Khalsa Aid to develop integrated campaigns.
• 🚨 Support fast-moving communications during humanitarian emergencies and disaster responses.
• 📊 Use content performance and audience insights to continually improve what we do.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is a great writer, curious, creative and passionate about making a difference.

You’ll have:

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating both long- and short-form content.
• A strong instinct for finding and telling compelling stories.
• Experience creating content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email.
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• The ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Degree in Marketing & Communications or equivalent professional experience in content writing.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• A genuine interest in humanitarian work and Khalsa Aid’s mission.

It would be great if you also have experience within the charity, humanitarian or international development sector, and/or speak Punjabi or Hindi.

Why Khalsa Aid?

This isn't just a writing job.

Your words will help tell the stories of people and communities affected by crises, show supporters where their donations are making a difference, and inspire others to take action.

If you’re ready to use your creativity and storytelling skills for something that really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Khalsa Aid is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Skipton. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.

This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Operation Manager - Fitness to Practise (2 year fixed term)

The role

We're looking for Operational Managers to work in our Triage, Investigation, and Legal teams. The teams assess and investigate complaints and concerns we receive that might call a registrant's fitness to practise into question.

The Operational Manager will play a leading role in public protection by:

• Working within our statutory powers and making sure the team delivers its work on time and to a high standard, including managing workloads, following guidance and processes, and meeting quality measures
• To provide effective and inclusive management and leadership to a team by supporting their personal development and helping to develop their skills and knowledge

• Making fair, well‑reasoned decisions on operational, casework, people and resource matters.

The person

Applicants must demonstrate their previous experience of managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment and must be able to apply established policies, guidance, and procedures. You need to have excellent analytical skills and be able to produce well written decisions, which are well-reasoned and clearly explain how and why decisions are reached. You must be able to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload and the ability to manage your own time is essential.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake and the essential skills required for the role in the job description.

Successful candidates will be required to attend face-to-face induction at the start of your role, in our Manchester office. Annual leave will not be permitted during this period, unless in exceptional circumstances and with prior approval. The current office attendance requirement is a minimum of two days per month (subject to change).

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

GMC benefits

You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, providing examples where possible.

Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.

Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.

We will let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application.

About the GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support its principles. However, please note that although we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Disability Confident interview scheme will not be applied for this role on this occasion.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)

About School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.

The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.

90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.

Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.

We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.

“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”

- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO

The Role

The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.

Strategy and Direction

● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador

● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team

● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals

● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan

Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact

● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people

● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention

● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement

Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations

● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events

● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy

● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile

Leading People, Culture and Operations

● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team

● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values

● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence

Governance and the Board

● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees

● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting

● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements

About You

Essential

● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees

● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative

● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams

● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors

● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level

● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery

● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds

● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience

● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape

● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities

Personal Attributes

● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage

● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks

● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it

Terms of Appointment

Contract type

Full-time, permanent

Location

Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff

Salary

£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP

Reports to

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Direct reports

Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations

Travel

Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events

Trustee meetings

Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees

After two years of incubation within BD Giving, we’re seeking a visionary leader to take BD Collective to the next level and help transition it into a strong, independent organisation, and build a team who embodies our core principles to Connect, Collaborate and Change.

You’ll bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a passion for community-led impact, with a proven ability to navigate complexity, build trust across diverse stakeholders, and turn ambition into action. Committed to equity and participation, you’ll thrive in ambiguity and inspire a team to deliver bold, member-driven change. 

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 

Closing Date: Saturday 26 September 2026

Location: Barking & Dagenham | Hours: 4-day week 

About BD Collective

At BD Collective, we believe in thinking outside the box to find solutions and challenge existing structures. As our Strategic Director, you won’t just be shaping an organisation, you’ll be shaping a community’s future.

BD Collective is a social infrastructure organisation dedicated to strengthening the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Barking and Dagenham. We create the space for people to connect together, collaborate, and build a better future—bringing people together to imagine bold solutions and challenge the systems that hold us backk.

Originally founded as a network of networks, we’ve evolved into a member-led Co-operative CIC, where our community collectively shapes priorities, decisions, and resources through democratic governance. In the past year alone, we’ve facilitated over £2.5 million in collaborative funding and built active networks across the borough. Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth—and we need a Strategic Director to lead us forward.

This is your chance to drive real, locally impactful systems change and establish BD Collective as the leading voice of the sector.

Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) telling us how you meet the person specification and particularly : 

• What excites you about this role?
• How your leadership experience lends itself to leading in a complex, growing organisation.
• Your knowledge of Barking and Dagenham and the local sector 
• Your approach to partnership building and nurturing successful collaborations.
• Building a new team
• What makes you the right person for this role? 

We welcome applications from all candidates and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.

You will be the main person responsible for our UK phone line and be the first point of contact
for our many supporters. You will be working closely with the rest of the Supporter Care Team to ensure every interaction supporters have with our charity is a positive one and that they understand how integral they are to our mission.

You will communicate with supporters on our progress and ensure we utilise every opportunity for positive engagement. You’ll work with a wide range of people, efficiently gathering and providing information as well responding to whatever queries or situations may arise.

As a Supporter Services Executive, you will be working closely with our external fulfilment partners, ensuring that they deliver the high standard of service that we and our supporters expect. With them, you will provide a seamless, first-class end-to-end donor experience.

You’ll be well-organised, self-motivated and display a high level of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail and be comfortable working with supporters and colleagues across all of our markets and teams.

Supporter Care and Communications

• Work collaboratively across a global Supporter Experience team to ensure supporter enquiries are handled to the highest standard, providing prompt, efficient, accurate responses in line with the charity’s messaging and service level expectations
• Keep up to date with programme activities and news from across the organisation to ensure you can provide informed supporter communications and deal with supporter enquiries confidently, efficiently and consistently
• Handle difficult or distressed supporters in a sensitive and skilled manner, displaying empathy and establishing rapport whilst balancing the needs of Animals Asia
• Use agreed letter templates and produce bespoke responses as required
• Coach and co-ordinate with external colleagues to deliver the Animals Asia magic through their work for us

Gift Processing & fulfilment coordination

• Work closely and coordinate with colleagues in the Gift Processing team to ensure that donations are processed in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaise with external partners to ensure that our gift processing is delivered to the highest and most efficient standards
• Work with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure supporter queries are managed effectively and requests for materials to be mailed are fulfilled promptly
• Generate ad hoc acknowledgements and receipts for all offline payment channels, including annual statements to regular donors
• Process donations, online and offline, across all fundraising products
• Administer the end-to-end recurring gift process
• Ensure donations are processed on time and with accurate coding to track the source of fundraising income
• Assist where required in the review and implementation of new payment channels to ensure smooth and accurate gift processing
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of local payment channels and processes

Administration and financials

• Ensure procedure manuals are updated in line with changes
• Occasionally help to organise postal mailings
• Proactively liaise with supporters to capture missing / incomplete donation and supporter information

Legal and compliance

• Keep abreast of GDPR (UK and EU)
• Ensure full participation in training when provided
• Ensure that all processes are carried out in line with the mandatory regulations relevant to each country that we operate in and in line with training protocols

Database Management

• Help to maintain donor records & data integrity
• Accurately enter new data and amend existing data on the fundraising database following contact from supporters, and in line with Animals Asia’s policies and procedures
• Ensure supporter interactions are recorded accurately and consistently
• Ensure recurring gifts records are clear and neat on the fundraising database

Fundraising Support and Supporter Journey

• Assist with the delivery of fundraising materials to supporters
• Assist in acquiring and managing UK Gift Aid declaration from the donors to maximise income from Gift Aid
• Train & supervise volunteers as required

Miscellaneous

• Promote and advocate AAF to the general public
• Actively participate in team meetings
• Always keep the supporters and interests of Animals Asia at heart when dealing with supporters so as to develop and maintain positive long-lasting relationships

Person Specification
 

Qualifications, knowledge & skills required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with extensive experience communicating with a broad range of people
• Demonstrable experience in a customer service role responding to a high level of enquiries via telephone and email with excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
• Experience of working on a customer relationship database (experience with Blackbaud CRM - a NFP database - is highly valuable, but not essential)
• Ability to understand and streamline processes and procedures
• Proven high level organisational and time management skills, including ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities
• Understanding of working in a fundraising environment
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to respond effectively to challenges, to work effectively in a small, diverse and busy cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision
• Highly organised, able to prioritise varied workloads and meet deadlines
• Understanding of Data Protection (GDPR in UK & EU)
• Understanding of animal welfare issues and conservation is desirable but not essential 

Personal attributes required:

• Innovative, flexible and resilient
• Always acts professionally, with integrity and discretion
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well presented, articulate and polite
• Genuine enjoyment of meeting and interacting with people and building relationships
• Strong people skills with a high level of organisational awareness and ability to liaise with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders
• Commitment to professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
• Solution-focused with a creative approach to issues and a “can do” attitude
• Be able to take on accountability and to take the lead while being a strong team player
• Ability to display initiative, common sense and diplomacy
• Thoughtful and considerate
• Passionate about animals and animal welfare

Circumstances (essential):

• Able to work efficiently and effectively from home without disruption
• Able to connect to sustained, high quality internet connection from home
• Able to be work occasional extended hours and weekends as required
• Able to accommodate global meetings in the early morning or late evening (flexible working hours)

Conditions and Benefits 

Place of work : Home based – anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Working hours : Full time – standard hours are 37.5 hours per week.

You will be required to work such additional hours as are necessary to fulfill your role which may include evenings and weekends. You will be expected to manage your hours, responsibilities and workload accordingly.

Reports to : Global Head of Supporter Care.

Manages : n/a.

Budget responsibility : n/a.

Probation : The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a 3 month probationary period.

Annual leave : Annual paid vacation entitlement of 32 in each holiday year, this entitlement includes the eight bank and public holidays.

Other benefits : Training will be provided as required.  Flexible working conditions.

How to apply

Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please provide both email and telephone contact information for yourself. . Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Sunday 13th September 2026 at the latest.

Using AI During Interviews
 Animals Asia is committed to ensuring a fair and authentic interview process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to real-time transcription, automated response generation or assistance in formulating interview answers, is strictly prohibited during any stage of the interview process.We will take a candidate's agreement to participate in an interview with us as confirmation that they will not use AI tools in any form during the conversation. If it is discovered or reasonably suspected that AI has been used, the interview will be terminated immediately, and the candidate will no longer be considered for the role.We appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy, which is in place to maintain the integrity, professionalism and reliability of our recruitment procedures.

Brief role description:

The Head of International Growth is a new strategic leadership role that will enable parkrun to unlock dynamic, sustainable growth across some of key geographies — currently Europe, Africa, and America, though these may evolve over time. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Global Heads of Commercial, Legal and Governance and Event Delivery and Volunteering, the successful candidate will lead the development and execution of parkrun’s international growth strategy. They will support country managers and regional teams to build scalable, values-led operations that drive participation, social impact, and revenue, while ensuring alignment with parkrun’s global purpose and compliance standards. The role will also oversee market analysis, prioritisation, and partnership development, with accountability for growth KPIs, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable impact across existing and new countries.

This role will:

• Work with country and regional managers to build parkrun’s international strategy, identifying opportunities to grow parkrun both within our existing footprint and also into new countries.

• Develop parkrun’s strategic connectivity and brand awareness in key countries, building advocacy for our vision and purpose.

• Enable sustainable commercial growth by building and delivering revenue strategies tailored to the regional opportunities and overseeing budgets

• Provide inspirational leadership to Country and Regional Managers and advocate for their needs to the Global leadership team. 

• Be an expert at strong relationship building including via virtual channels and be prepared to work flexibly to manage a broad geographic remit.  This will include some travel but much of the work will need to be conducted virtually.

About parkrun

parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet.

Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in their local community. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together and embrace regular physical activity.

In 2026 we celebrated our 1 millionth event and regularly have 500,000 people participating in parkrun each weekend.  parkrun spans over 3000 locations in 23 countries with more than 12 million people registered, and counting. 

And we have really only just begun.

Main responsibilities:

• Strategic Influence & Stature: Drive the overall presence, reputation, and stature of parkrun across North America, Europe and Africa. Champion Parkrun's mission to break down barriers to physical activity, establishing the brand as a recognised and respected leader in community health and wellbeing.

• Strategic Partnerships & Coalitions: Cultivate and secure strategic relationships across commercial, governmental and participation based stakeholders, creating a network of advocates for parkrun’s vision and ambition aligned to strategic aims.

• Revenue Generation & Sustainability: Working with the Global Commercial team, design and execute commercial revenue strategies tailored to North America, Europe and Africa. Identify, negotiate, and secure sustainable funding streams, corporate sponsorships, and grants and foundations which ensure regional financial self-sustainability and fund future international expansion. 

• Participation Growth: Support local teams to hit country participation growth targets and explore approaches to accelerate growth, using data‑driven decision‑making and insight generation to evaluate performance and continuously refine growth approaches across all regions, working closely with the Head of Event Delivery.

• SLT Advocacy & Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the strategic voice for international growth to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Make compelling cases for support for central resource allocation (e.g., technology, communications, operational support) to enable regional success. 

• People Leadership & Staff Performance: Line manage, mentor, and hold  Country Managers and Regional Managers accountable across target countries. Foster a culture of high performance, professional growth, and strategic and values alignment across remote international teams.

• Budget Ownership & Governance: Oversee regional financial health, budget creation, and resource allocation in collaboration with global finance. Maintain strict governance and multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory compliance across all operating countries within the portfolio.

Desirable experience requirements:    

• Executive Presence: Skilled at developing a clear strategy and advocating for its successful implementation to country boards, Global colleagues and key external stakeholders.

• Senior Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Proven track record of expanding  organisational footprints, stature, and/or brand influence across complex international regions (ideally within Europe, North America and/or Africa).

• High-Level Relationship Management: Extensive experience building strategic, peer-level partnerships with corporate executives, government bodies, media or national sporting organisations.

• Securing Commercial Revenue: Demonstrated success in personally identifying, structuring, and closing revenue-generating partnerships.

• Senior Line Management: Substantial experience in direct line management, creating a cohesive team in spite of being geographically dispersed.

• Financial & Budgetary Oversight: Proven expertise in managing multi-currency operational budgets, resource allocation, and long-term financial sustainability models.

Most relevant skills:

• Strategic Influence & Diplomacy: Outstanding capability to negotiate, persuade, and build high-level alliances across commercial, government, and sport / mass participation sectors.

• Commercial Strategy & Deal Making: Sharp business acumen to turn brand presence into long-term commercial, sponsorship, and grant funding revenue streams.

• Executive Advocacy & Communication: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, able to articulate regional priorities persuasively to SLT / Board and to external partners.

• People & Performance Leadership: Strong coaching and management skills to motivate regional leads, set clear targets, and elevate staff performance.

• Financial Management & Accountability: Rigorous budget oversight, forecasting capability, and financial discipline.

• Cultural Intelligence & Flexibility: Deep cultural awareness and adaptability to navigate political environments and diverse operating landscapes across different geographies.

Please contact Elizabeth Duggan, Global CEO, if you would like to find out more about the role.

About The Role

Remembrance is at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s work, and this is an opportunity to play a key role in how it is brought to life for audiences across the UK. As Remembrance Officer, you’ll help shape the content, exhibitions and outreach activity that sit behind our Remembrance programme, finding fresh and engaging ways to connect people with the experiences of the Armed Forces community, past and present. You’ll work across a wide range of projects, from developing content and supporting exhibitions to delivering outreach activity to encourage engagement and participation in Remembrance, both digitally and physically.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking an idea and turning it into something people can see, experience and engage with. You’ll be comfortable working with a broad mix of people, from colleagues across The Royal British Legion to external partners, suppliers, organisations and members of the Armed Forces community. You’ll bring strong research, written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail and the confidence to work with information from different sources, while understanding the importance of getting the story 100% right. Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who can build good relationships, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving, even when there are lots of moving parts.

This is a varied role for someone who wants to be closely involved in the planning and delivery of a high-profile Remembrance programme. You’ll project lead your workstreams, from exhibitions and outreach programmes to our annual conference representation activity, while helping to develop new ideas and build on what we already do. You’ll need experience of project delivery, stakeholder and partnership working, research and evaluation, with the organisation and commercial awareness to manage budgets and suppliers effectively. If you’re a strong communicator who can combine creativity with careful planning and delivery, and you want to work on a programme with a national reach and a strong connection to the Armed Forces community, we’d like to hear from you.

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Interview Dates: W/C 28th Septemeber

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Location: Manchester Hub – Watson Street

Salary: Grade 3 - £32,585 per annum pro rata

Hours: 2 x full time – 35 hour per week

Contracts: Both posts are fixed term until 31st August 2027

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 11:30pm

Are you a compassionate, proactive and collaborative individual, with experience in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity, then join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.

About the role

Shelter Manchester are recruiting two Housing Rights Workers, as part of our @Home Service, to undertake preventative work with families at risk of homelessness, so that they can sustain a safe and secure home.

Your role will be to deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in school settings to  families at risk of becoming homeless and experiencing housing issues.  You will plan and deliver holistic casework to families and support them to resolve their housing situation, as well as recording quantitative and qualitative data to evidence the impact of these interventions. 

You will work within school and community settings to deliver rights awareness workshops to improve professional’s knowledge of local housing issues and raise awareness of housing rights

About you

You will have the ability to engage and work collaboratively with individuals, communities and a variety of stakeholders, including running group workshops and presentations. You have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy, with the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge. Essential to the role will be good time management, carrying out casework related interviews, maintaining detailed case records and offering advice and support to clients to inform their decisions.

Benefits 

In return we offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the team

You will be part of an existing multi-disciplinary team that offers housing and homelessness advice and support across Greater Manchester. It consists of a solicitor led legal team providing advice and representation, and an advice service providing advice, support and guided self-help to people with housing, debt or welfare benefit issues. There is also a committed and skilled team of volunteers that offer peer support, mentoring and more general volunteering adding significant value to our core service offer.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to apply

 

Please submit your work history and a supporting statement with responses to the three 'About You' points outlined below. The supporting statement should be no more than 1500 words in total. 

• Knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
• Ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities
• Experience of delivering and/or ability to deliver group workshops and presentations

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Head of Strategic Programmes

Help shape the future of the Church across Sussex.

We are seeking an experienced strategic leader to oversee an ambitious portfolio of programmes designed to help churches and communities flourish and grow.

Position: Head of Strategic Programmes

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £61,149 per annum

Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2030, with the possibility of extension

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 30 October 2026

About the Role

Working closely with the Diocesan Secretary, Bishops, Archdeacons and other senior leaders, you will lead the delivery and continued development of the Diocesan Growth Strategy.

You will provide strategic oversight of major programmes and projects with a combined budget exceeding £10 million. This includes leading a multidisciplinary team, strengthening programme governance and ensuring investment delivers measurable mission impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery and development of a portfolio of strategic programmes and projects
• Translating diocesan priorities into achievable plans and measurable outcomes
• Overseeing programme governance, performance reporting, risk management and evaluation
• Managing programme budgets, resources and delivery
• Leading, supporting and developing the Strategic Programmes team
• Building effective relationships with parishes, clergy, diocesan boards, senior leaders and national church partners
• Providing clear analysis, reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

About You

You will be a wise, experienced and collaborative leader who can work strategically within a complex, faith-based organisation.

You will have:

• Significant experience of leading large and complex programmes
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong engagement and influencing skills at all levels
• Experience of managing budgets, resources and programme performance
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills
• The ability to turn strategic priorities into practical plans
• The confidence and judgement to work effectively with senior leaders
• The enthusiasm and self-motivation to lead and inspire others

A Genuine Occupational Requirement applies under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, and the successful candidate must be a practising Christian.

Full details can be found in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0 and 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support
• Flexible working, free parking, a ride to work scheme and development opportunities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and completion of the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Programmes, Director of Programmes, Strategic Programmes Manager, Programme Director, Head of Strategy, Portfolio Director, Transformation Director or Head of Strategic Development.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP