Organisation development manager jobs in birmingham, west midlands

ABOUT EX CATHEDRA

Ex Cathedra is a world-class vocal ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We believe everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music. 

It is an exciting time to join Ex Cathedra. Over the next 2 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we have recently recruited two new fundraising roles.

You would join a supportive, dedicated and financially literate team, working closely with the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the Ex Cathedra ‘family’ - musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.

THE ROLE

We are excited to advertise this full-time Finance Manager vacancy (£37,500-£40,000). The role encompasses the financial operations of the charity - from purchase ledger and payroll to preparation of the management and statutory accounts and delivery of Board reports. In autumn 2024 we migrated to iplicit, with the potential to realise further efficiencies.

Full details are listed in the Application Pack. Key points include:

Key points include:

• Deliver the financial accounting process, including timely and accurate purchase ledger and sales ledger, processing payments accordingly
• Undertake bank reconciliations
• Monitor debtors and creditors 
• Process payroll and pensions
• Ensure statutory obligations and deadlines are met, including payments and reports to HMRC for PAYE & NI
• Prepare annual accounts and meet external audit requirements in accordance with current SORP
• Prepare creative tax relief claims
• Cashflow forecasts
• Prepare management accounts and reports for the Board of trustees and other financial reports that may be required
• Calculate and submit VAT returns
• Prepare financial documents for Arts Council England submissions
• Work with the team to ensure accurate project projections
• Drive improvements and efficiencies
• Support fundraising, including Gift Aid
• Act as Company Secretary
• Support the General Manager with insurance renewals

ABOUT YOU

We anticipate you will be part- or fully-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), and excited by the opportunity to have operational responsibility for the full financial processes of Ex Cathedra. You are the kind of person who is equally willing to support the strategic planning of the organisation and to roll up their sleeves to ensure sales invoices are raised and suppliers are paid efficiently.

Essential:

• Experience of working in a complex finance role, preparing statutory and management accounts
• Experience of owning/managing efficient finance processes and controls
• Highly proficient and confident with modern, cloud-based finance software, spreadsheets and other relevant software
• An understanding of partial exemption VAT
• Knowledge of charity SORP

Desirable:

• Recent experience of iplicit, charity SORP and partial exemption VAT would be very helpful
• Interest or experience of supporting strategic initiatives and developments

The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of:

• Developing strong working relationships and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management and of being able to prioritise and plan
• Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
• Inspiring confidence from colleagues across the organisation and at Board level
• Meeting deadlines

We welcome pre-application conversations if you would like to know more.

Thank you for your interest in this role - Peter & the team at Ex Cathedra.

We would also consider a part-time Finance Manager (3 days pw) with the appointment of a part-time Finance Coordinator (2 days pw). Please contact Peter Trethewey, General Manager, ahead of application if you would like to apply on this basis.

Libraries Connected is seeking a Research and Evaluation Manager to join our newly formed Policy, External Affairs, and Research Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver impactful research and evaluation across the public library sector.

You’ll lead internal research and data projects, provide in-house evaluation for programmes, and manage external research partnerships—including with academic institutions. Your work will directly inform advocacy, communications, and strategic decision-making.

We’re looking for someone with strong research and analytical skills, experience in managing complex data, and the ability to translate findings into accessible outputs. You’ll be collaborative, detail-oriented, and confident working independently across multiple projects.

Friendship, an NGO based in Bangladesh, is a social purpose organisation of over 8,000 people, giving direct services to more than 7.5 million of the poorest people annually. It has delivered over 24 million healthcare services and 8.3 million days’ worth of emergency food support, and gives over 80,000 people daily access to safe drinking water in coastal areas. Friendship was recently awarded the prestigious 2025 Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William, in the “Fix Our Climate” category.

Friendship International UK was established as a CIO in 2020, having previously been active as a Trust since 2010. Its objectives include the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of education as well as the prevention and relief of sickness and the advancement and preservation of health. 

Job overview

Remuneration: day rate £250-350 for 8 hours depending on experience, anticipated 4-5 days per month.

Reporting to: Chair of Trustees, on a day-to-day basis through the Head of Partnership Development who is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Contract: The initial contract is for 6 months with potential extension up to 2 years on meeting key fundraising targets. 

Anticipated start date: January 5th, 2026

Location: Generally working remotely (from home), with occasional in-person meetings, normally in and around the City of London.

Role description

The Fundraising/Partnership Development Officer will

· Manage the development and implementation of Friendship’s fundraising, partnership development, and partnership management activities in the UK

· Build a fundraising strategy that incorporates a range of activities and income streams, together with the Friendship International UK Board

· Develop a concrete action plan and core indicators or targets for fundraising in the UK on quarterly basis, which is to be presented to the Friendship International UK Board.

· Foster relationships with supporters, groups and organisations that fund or have the potential to fund Friendship International UK and be the first point of contact,

· Update the UK section of Friendship’s website with information related to fundraising and other information

· Manage social media platforms with information relating to fundraising activity

· Contribute to the work of the Friendship International UK Board, reporting to the Board and attending meetings as needed

· Maintain coordination with Friendship in Bangladesh for the development and finalization of documents, budgets, reports, etc. for submitting to existing and potential donors and partners.

Person specification

Essential

· Have good experience working with CSR funds, grant-making trusts, institutional funders based in the UK, and foundations and high net worth individuals.

· Demonstrate initiative and positive ROI in generating funds.

· Be able to follow up fundraising opportunities independently.

· Be able to follow up, finalize, and submit donor required narrative and financial reports, in close collaboration with the team in Bangladesh.

· Be friendly and personable and able to build strong working relationships with a range of people, including the team in Bangladesh.

· Be reliable, organised and efficient, capable of multi-tasking and reacting to changing priorities.

· Have good communication and writing skills.

· Be located within commuting distance of the City of London; willing and able to travel for occasional meetings and events.

Desirable/Useful

· Experience working with website administration

· Experience in producing social media content 

· Experience in the income generation / development sector.

· Experience in the charity sector.

· Experience in running crowdfunding campaign online targeting UK market.

Application process

Application deadline: 9.00 am on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.

Interviews: either Tuesday December 2nd or Thursday, December 4th (by video link).  A subsequent interview will be held in person in the City of London).

To apply: Please upload your CV and covering letter as pdf files (max. two A4 pages each). In the covering letter, please describe why you would like to work with us as our Fundraising Officer and how you meet each of the qualities listed in the Person Specification in the attached document.

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

Job Purpose:

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

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

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

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

The successful candidate must have or be:

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

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

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

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

What we offer UK colleagues - Islamic Relief Worldwide

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

Pre-employment Checks:

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

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

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

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

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

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

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

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

HAD is an equal opportunities employer

About the role

The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the charity’s financial and operational functions. This includes managing day-to-day accounting, producing management reports, maintaining and improving processes, line-managing the administrator, and leading key projects across Finance, IT and HR. The role plays a central part in supporting the operational effectiveness and strategic growth of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Manage the charity’s day-to-day accounts, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping.
• Prepare financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and management staff.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support annual audits and liaise with external accountants as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and charity reporting standards.

Operations

• Develop and implement operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Line manage the Administrator, ensuring they support both finance (bookkeeping) and wider administrative tasks across the organisation.
• Oversee HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and record-keeping, as part of operational projects.
• Manage IT and technology initiatives, including the implementation of systems to improve organisational efficiency.
• Project manage key organisational initiatives in finance, HR, and IT, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.

Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact for operational matters across the organisation.
• Work closely with the SLT to provide insights and recommendations based on financial and operational data.
• Support the team in adopting and embedding new processes and technologies.

Person Specification

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.

While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.

Qualifications

• Recognised financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CAI, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS, ICAEW, or equivalent)

Experience

• Proven experience in organisational finance and bookkeeping
• Experience in producing management accounts and reports for senior leadership
• Experience in project management, particularly in implementing finance, HR, or IT systems.

Skills and Knowledge

• Technically proficient, with experience using finance systems and digital tools.
• Organised and systematic, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Attention to detail, with an ability to handle various financial or administrative tasks with accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to implement processes and systems that improve organisational efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.

Key Attributes and Values

• Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
• Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
• Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
• Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.
• Tech-minded and comfortable with adopting new systems and processes.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
• Personal development opportunities

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

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

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

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

FACILITIES MANAGER

Closing Date:  28 November 2025
Interviews:  5 December 2025
Location: Erdington or Selly Park Hospice *
Hours:  37.5 hours per week
Salary:  £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
DBS Requirement:  Standard

Are you a seasoned Facilities Manager ready for your next challenge? Do you want to work for an organisation where your expertise directly enhances patient care and supports families during life’s most difficult moments?

At Birmingham Hospice, we are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions. Our dedicated teams provide exceptional care and support across two welcoming sites in Erdington and Selly Park – and we need an outstanding Facilities Manager to help us deliver this mission.

About the Role

As our Facilities Manager, you’ll lead a unified facilities and housekeeping service, ensuring our environments are safe, efficient, and truly patient-focused. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will:

· Oversee day-to-day operations for facilities, maintenance, and housekeeping.  * You will oversee one Hospice site in Birmingham (Erdington or Selly Park) and oversee or provide cover at the other hospice on occasions where needed.

· Ensure compliance with estates, facilities, and health & safety legislation.

· Drive continuous improvement so our spaces remain fit for purpose and enhance patient experience.

· Provide assurance to the Board on compliance and operational excellence.

What you will bring:

We’re looking for someone who is not just experienced but is proactive and adaptable. You will bring:

· IOSH qualification and demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety and current legislation

· Strong organisational, people management and project management skills.

· Excellent communication, IT proficiency and experience in managing budgets.

· The ability to work flexibly and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

· A commitment to high standards and a passion for making a difference.

Why Birmingham Hospice?

· Be part of a supportive, inclusive values-driven, charity where your ideas are valued

· Enjoy a generous benefit package  

· You will receive comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop your career in Facilities Management

· Make a real difference in people’s lives

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to apply please visit the jobs portal on our website.

A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover, and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.

We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

Job title: Fundraising and Grants Manager
Location: Remote/ Home-based in the UK within 90 minutes travel of Central London with occasional national and international travel.
Salary: £42-45k. Contract: Full-time, 1-year contract (with possibility of extension dependent on continuation of funding). You should be available to start in February 2026

The Fundraising and Grants Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of WeProtect Global Alliance’s 2026–2029 Investment Strategy. You will lead the day-to-day management of our multi-donor grants portfolio, ensuring that donor obligations are met and that grant and financial management systems are robust, efficient, and compliant.

Working closely with the Head of Development and colleagues across the Secretariat, you will contribute to donor stewardship, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support the development of new and renewed funding opportunities with governments, multilateral institutions, foundations, and private donors.

We are seeking a highly organised and values-driven professional with proven experience managing complex donor-funded grants. You will bring financial and operational acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a small, fast-paced, remote-working team. Above all, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to child protection and to WeProtect Global Alliance’s 

Deadline: 19:00 (GMT), Monday 24 November 2025 

First Interviews: Week commencing 8th December 2025

Second Interviews: Week commencing 15th December 2025.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.

About Children Not Numbers 

The conflict in Gaza has left thousands of children in urgent need of medical care, trauma support, and long-term assistance. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots UK-based charity committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children. 

Children Not Numbers (CNN) was established in early 2024 to address the urgent need to support Palestinian children caught up amid an unprecedented conflict. Within 18 months, we have grown rapidly into a global network of c.200 committed contractors and volunteers: 

Our work includes: 

• Emergency medical aid for sick and injured children in Gaza, delivered through collaboration between local staff and an international network of volunteer medics 

• Short-term medical evacuation for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children have been safely evacuated to date 

• Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with life-changing injuries and extreme psychological trauma 

• Maternal Support Programme – over 500 women supported across 1,100+ appointments 

• Education and Empowerment Programme, currently supporting 300 children in Gaza with academic and psychological care 

• International advocacy, including engagement with the UN, European Commission, UK government and other international bodies 

About the role 

This is a key position within a growing organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen risk and compliance systems that underpin CNN’s humanitarian work. 

As Risk & Compliance Manager, you will: 

• Lead on organisational risk and compliance, ensuring CNN operates with transparency, integrity, and accountability. 

• Oversee risk management frameworks, compliance reviews, due diligence processes, and internal policies. 

• Provide assurance to Directors, Trustees, and donors that CNN meets all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and donor requirements. 

• Support colleagues across all teams to embed a culture of compliance, safeguarding, and ethical practice. 

You will report to the Director and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. 

As well as this opportunity to make a difference, you will supported in your role by an international team that cares and supports one another, where diversity is a given and creating a sense of belonging is core to who we are and what we do. 

About you 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional with a strong understanding of risk and compliance within the charity or NGO sector. 

You will bring: 

• Strong experience in compliance, risk management, or audit in a charity, NGO, or similar setting. 

• Proven experience managing risk registers, due diligence processes, and compliance reviews. 

• Strong knowledge of UK charity law, donor compliance, safeguarding, GDPR, and anti-fraud/anti-bribery frameworks. 

• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills. 

• A collaborative approach and confidence in advising senior leaders and trustees. 

A professional compliance or risk qualification (e.g. ICA, IRM) would be desirable.

Please see the job description document attached for a full list of role responsibilities and person specification. 

Application instructions 

Applications will be assessed by CV only in the first instance. To be considered for the next stage, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your relevant risk and/or compliance experience within a charity or NGO context, and relevant qualifications and training. 

Eligibility: You must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas. 

We are recruiting three Digital Product Managers, to join our Digital and Service Design Team on a 23 month Fixed Term Contract.

The Fund is embarking on an exciting digital journey over the coming years. This role will put you at the heart of those ambitions. You will take a lead role in helping us to translate these ambitions in to operational reality through improving our current digital service. If you love a challenge, including delivering ambitious outcomes, whilst working collaboratively with a rapidly growing digital team then this role is perfect for you.

The role is crucial in helping us deliver our digital strategy. As a Digital Product Manager you will take ownership of one or more of our critical digital products (and the relevant part of the service journey). That could be further improving an existing digital product like the recently launched website, or designing and developing a new digital product as part of our future digital roadmap.

This is a senior role with real impact, and you will have the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve great results for our colleagues and the wider community.

As part of the Digital and Service Design team, you will:

• Lead on the design, development, and launch of new digital products.
• Set a clear direction for your product(s), whilst maintaining focus on measurable outcomes.
• Take responsibility for overseeing the ongoing product lifecycle of existing digital products including roadmap development activity.
• Lead multi-disciplinary digital product teams, embedding best practice, whilst empowering colleagues to deliver the greatest impact.

You will also:

• Demonstrate strong strategic awareness, including balancing user needs, organisational priorities, and strategic objectives.
• Work with your peers to establish a product management methodology for the Fund, and mentor/coach colleagues to increase capability at the Fund.
• Work with colleagues across our portfolios, data, impact, technology and communications to embed organisational change (including leading business readiness activity). 

We are entering an exciting period of change, guided by our Digital Strategy. You will need to be comfortable working in a changing environment, driving new ways of working and helping others adapt. You should be keen to learn and apply digital, agile and user-centred design approaches. 

If you are looking to develop your career or take on a new challenge we would invite you to come and have a chat to find out more. 

Expectation on travel or location: we have four away days a year where you will be expected to attend across the UK.

Interview details:

• Date: 10 - 12 December 2025
• Format: Virtual

Location: UK - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

We will be hosting a briefing session on: Thursday 20th November 12:45 – 13:30 pm, to register or ask any questions please contact the recruitment team.

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential Criteria:

• Deep expertise in digital product management, with a track record of successfully managing products through the various stages of the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to set and communicate a compelling product vision, and deliver outcome-driven improvements.
• Communicate and influence with impact, with proven ability to influence at senior leadership level, and the ability to build consensus, navigate challenge, and communicate technical or complex decisions clearly.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on building capabilities, continuous development, and inclusive team culture. 
• Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills, using research, data and input from diverse stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions. 
• Adept at managing change and adoption, bringing energy, resilience and drive to embed new ways of working with a track record of delivering change in a large complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to measure and evaluate product success, including defining KPIs, analysing user behaviour and feedback (and iterating to deliver impact).
• Understanding of technology, design, data, and business processes in a complex organisation. Note: one role will be focussed on transforming our data capabilities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

​​Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Role Purpose 

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

Who we are looking for 

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

Key Responsibilities 

Project Design and Delivery 

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

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

- Represent Kamara in meetings with partners 

Team and Curriculum Development 

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

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

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

Internal Digital Security and IT systems 

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

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

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

Candidate Profile 

Essential: 

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred: 

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

- Experience managing and/or mentoring teams 

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

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

- Willingness and ability to travel internationally 

Terms 

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

People Officer (Part-Time)

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Bring

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

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing charity making a real, measurable impact.
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• 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.

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Service Manager

Service:  Early Help Programme

Location: Birmingham (West Constituency)

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £37,211 - £41,518 per annum

Contract type:  Temporary (2 years fixed term contract)

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the coordination of an Early Help Service. The service will focus on identifying service gaps across Birmingham to enable families to access Early Help and support, through the application of Early Help.  You will play a key role in leading quality assurance and the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help Support Workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.

The Service Manager will:

• Work closely with the public and voluntary sector.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Early Help Support
• Lead in the allocation of Family Connect Form.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of quality assurance.

· An ability to work independently, flexibly and in an integrated manner is essential.

· Ability to drive and have the use of own car.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

What will we offer you?

We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.  

To Apply:

·       Follow the link to apply via our website - Click the ‘Apply’ link on the advert and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Saturday 15th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Priority interviews will be given to those at risk of redundancy.

Company Description

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

Job Description

You’ll join Marie Curie’s Assurance & Compliance team - a collaborative and proactive group supporting the charity’s commitment to high standards, effective governance, and operational resilience. The team works across the organisation to identify risks, strengthen compliance frameworks, and ensure Marie Curie can continue to provide outstanding care and support, whatever challenges arise. 

As Senior Compliance Manager, you will be our expert leading on development and enhancement of frameworks, policies, and guidance that strengthen Marie Curie’s ability to prepare for and respond to incidents, crises, and disruptions. You’ll provide expert advice, coordinate responses, and build organisational capability to ensure continuity of services - helping safeguard the charity’s people, operations, and reputation. 

What you will do:

• Lead and develop Marie Curie’s corporate resilience, crisis, and business continuity frameworks. 
• Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on incident management, recovery planning, and risk mitigation. 
• Coordinate responses to incidents, crises, and complaints, ensuring alignment with policy and best practice. 
• Develop and maintain insurance arrangements and claims handling processes. 
• Oversee business continuity and recovery plans, ensuring they remain relevant and effective. 
• Monitor and report on resilience and compliance performance, identifying insights and areas for improvement. 
• Contribute to continuous learning by capturing lessons from incidents and sharing best practices across the organisation. 
• Deliver training and exercises to build organisational preparedness. 

Key Criteria: 

• Substantial experience developing and managing corporate resilience, business continuity, or crisis management in a large or complex organisation. 
• Qualification in Business Continuity Management (e.g., ISO 22301, CBCI) or other relevant certification. 
• Knowledge of insurance, claims handling, risk management processes. 
• Proven success in managing incidents effectively. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and engage with diverse stakeholders. 
• Comfort working in situations where priorities may shift and challenges arise, with a focus on finding solutions and maintaining progress. 
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and report-writing skills. 

Please see the full job description (attachement).

Meeting every requirement isn’t essential. If you are excited about this role and believe you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

Additional Information

Application & Interview Process 

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

• Close date for applications: 19 Nov 2025.

Salary: £45,000-50,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week) 

Based: Home-based. You will work remotely with occasional travel across the UK as required. 

Benefits you’ll LOVE: 

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

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

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