Organisation development manager jobs in north west leicestershire, greater london

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Providing expert support in the development of policy and practical guidance aligned with Mental Health Legislation

· Supporting local authorities and care providers to effectively roll out and implement best practice and policy changes            introduced by the new Act, ensuring consistency, quality, and improved outcomes across the sector.

· Creating an inspiring and engaging learning environment

· Champion innovation across diverse projects across other projects within SCIE[G(1] 

What we are looking for:

· Exceptional communication skills, including facilitation, public speaking, and concise evidence-based report writing,               for varied audiences.

· Proven ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

· Comprehensive understanding of Mental health legislation and associated social care policies.

· Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Allied Health Professional.

· Demonstrable expertise in Mental health law practice and/or Social care practice and management.

· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

· Demonstrable experience of working in co-production with people who draw on mental health services including co-             designing, delivery and evaluation.

· Commitment to SCIE’s values and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

· Ability to establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including individuals who use services, carers, and               professionals.

· Experience of contributing to business growth, bid writing and tenders.

About WA-UK

The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon.  WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region.  WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.

WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Programmes Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives. The appointee will develop and manage WA-UK’s programmes in the region and work in partnership with Taawon’s field offices and other relevant actors and authorities.  You will devise operational strategies, manage budgets and ensure compliance with donor requirements.  You will provide technical support/guidance, monitor programme quality, ensure projects comply fully with the charity’s legal, regulatory and policies to achieve programme objectives.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Development and Management of Programmes

Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities and working in collaboration with its key partners the postholder will:

· oversee the development and growth of a portfolio of projects across all sectors.

· coordinate and manage project implementation in line with proposals, strategies, donor requirements, legal & regulatory obligations, due diligence guidelines and quality standards.

· ensure that the charity’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are of the highest quality and are adhered to fully.

· develop and deliver projects within agreed parameters and provide technical direction and project implementation support to partners.

· monitor programme expenditure to ensure budgets are observed.

· monitor and evaluate programme work to maintain and/or improve the quality of project outcomes for beneficiaries.

· ensure that the programmes are implemented in a consultative, participative, transparent, and gender-sensitive way.

· maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure the programme adheres to donor contractual requirements and provide high-quality and timely reporting that demonstrate the impact of their grants.

· ensure WA-UK representation in relevant external programmatic forums.

· prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors.

Supporting the board of trustees and reporting

The appointee will:

· service the board of trustees including preparation of necessary paperwork for trustee meetings and producing minutes;

· provide regular briefings (in writing/orally) to the board on program development, implementation and reporting;

· lead on the production of reports issued by and for the board including the annual report.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical

thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant

qualifications or experience.  You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail. 

Essential experience

· a track in programme/project management in development and/or humanitarian/recovery contexts.

· strong technical expertise in development programming and driving improvements in complex humanitarian situations and understanding of Protection Mainstreaming (Safe & Inclusive Programming).

· a successful record of working in a team, including with partners based overseas.

· proven ability in developing professional networks, partnerships, and external representation.

· in-depth understanding of donor regulations and compliance requirements.

· understanding of procurement process defining specifications and quantities.

Essential knowledge and skills

• ability to draft proposals, manage budgets, and assess and improve program quality.

• excellent team-working skills.

• excellent drafting and reporting skills both narratively and financially.

• excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

• knowledge of humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.

• advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

• attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Personal qualities and competencies

• strong interpersonal skills.

• be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.

• strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.

• strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

• ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

• ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.

Personal attributes and other requirements

· ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

· commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

· commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

· ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

· able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.

· a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.

· commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

· commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 50,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We are looking for a Head of Intercultural Engagement (Maternity Cover) to lead our work to create a truly global experience for all students at UCL, harnessing the diversity of our student body, creating opportunities for international mobility, and working to ensure every UCL student is internationally aware, culturally inquisitive, and a true global citizen ready to change the world for the better.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
 

The role is a full time and fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

As the Head of Intercultural Engagement, you will be responsible for leading the Intercultural Engagement strand of UCL’s Student Life Strategy. By building relationships across UCL harnessing the rich diversity of UCL’s student community and creating new and investing in existing relationships with international partners, you will work to increase the number and range of opportunities for students to gain intercultural exposure on and off campus, managing a small team to support the expansion of our global engagement work. 

You will lead the Union’s work on Freedom of Speech at a time of change, increasing complexity and opportunity for the sector. Your team will support the organisation to deliver over 1500 external speaker events each year. You will be responsible for leading innovative programmes aimed at enabling students to disagree well at a global university as we tackle challenging issues in an uncertain world. 

Do you have experience in leading global engagement or intercultural engagement programmes? Do you have a detailed understanding of contemporary global conflicts and culturally significant global events? Are you passionate about supporting students developing intercultural competence? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join BUCS and make a huge difference to the organisation that sits on the shoulders of those who established competitive inter-university sport competitions over a century ago, and which is responsible for the most dynamic element of the sport sector.

The Head of People is a dynamic leadership role, shaping the organisation’s people strategy and driving a values-led culture. You will inspire and empower people, ensuring a motivated workforce that delivers excellence. You will be acting as a champion for learning and development by creating an environment where people grow, innovate and truly feel valued.

Beyond shaping culture, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that BUCS operates safely and is compliant. From health and safety to safeguarding the experience of our staff and participants, you will lead best practices and work closely with the governance and compliance team to meet all statutory and industry regulations.

Collaboration is key in this role. Working with the senior leadership team and management team, you will align people strategies with organisational goals. Additionally, you will oversee key safeguarding matters, monitor disclosures and case management, and escalate concerns to the CEO and the Board as required.

This is an exciting time to shape the future of BUCS through forward-thinking people-first leadership. If you are a strategic thinker who thrives on building and fostering a positive, inclusive culture, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Working at BUCS

BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.

We're open to discussing what flexibility could look like for the right candidate!

Benefits include:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Paid Health Care Plan
• Tax-free - Cycle to work scheme
• Christmas Closure from 24th December- 2nd January time off! 
• Volunteering Day leave
• Flexible hours - hybrid working
• Wellbeing and Social activities
• Company-supported Learning and Development opportunities
• Access to sporting events such as Wimbledon and 6 Nations ! 

Please apply on our recruitment platform Applied 

The successful candidates will be invited to a virtual interview the week commencing the 4th August 2025.

The role will close 11:59pm, 27th Jul 2025 BST. 

If you have any questions about the role please contact a member of the BUCS team.

Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing international NGO at the forefront of the fight against global waste pollution to recruit their new Director of Programmes. Our client works across low- and middle-income countries to deliver impactful environmental and economic empowerment programmes that promote circular economy solutions, support green entrepreneurship, and improve public health.

The role is offered on a permanent, fully remote basis and is open to candidates based in the UK or EU only, with up to 25% national and international travel required.

As Director of Programmes, you will play a vital strategic role in shaping the future direction and reach of the organisation’s mission. This is a senior leadership role, effectively the number two in the organisation, with significant responsibility for supporting strategic growth and organisational evolution. Reporting to the Chief Executive and joining the Senior Management Team, you will oversee a diverse and growing portfolio of programmes, ensuring their design, funding, and delivery meet the highest standards of impact and quality. With oversight of activity in The Gambia, India, South Africa, and Uganda, your leadership will directly support the organisation’s vision of a world where waste causes no harm and people are empowered to recover its value. This is a rare opportunity to bring your creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership to a small but highly ambitious organisation at the nexus of environmental and development work. You’ll empower a passionate international team, represent our client in high-level forums, and drive the growth of their flagship initiatives.

We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial International Development professional with significant experience leading complex programmes in low- and middle-income countries, ideally with a focus on environmental sustainability, waste management, or circular economy approaches. You will bring a strong track record of managing geographically dispersed teams, developing impactful and inclusive programming, and securing funding from a range of donors, including institutional and corporate partners. A confident external representative and relationship-builder, you will be comfortable navigating high-level stakeholder environments, from government and funders to grassroots communities. Operational, strategic, and adaptable, you’ll thrive in a dynamic organisation where hands-on leadership and a solutions-focused mindset are essential. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia, along with a genuine passion for climate justice and community-led development, will be key to success in this role.

To apply, please submit your CV by the 10^th of August 2025 at 23:59.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Who are Challenge Partners

Challenge Partners works nationally with over 500 schools and 100 trusts, delivering programmes and networks to support school and trust improvement and leadership development. Our programmes for schools include the Quality Assurance Review, Growing the Top, Extending Leading Practice, and the SEND Developmental Peer Review. Our collaborative networks for school leaders operate locally (hubs), regionally (Jubilee Networks), and nationally. You can read more here. 

We also offer Trust programmes such as the Trust Peer Review and Trust Leaders’ Network. You can read more here. 

As we expand our National Network of Excellence, this is an exciting time to join our central team and contribute to our partnership's success.

Job Purpose

The Partnership Coordinator role is varied, offering the chance to develop a wide range of skills. Responsibilities include delivering programme and network activities, managing local hubs, supporting events and meetings, and participating in recruitment and retention activities led by the Partnerships Team.

Working closely with school and trust leaders and hub managers, you will need excellent relationship management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This position requires individuals who are self-motivated, organised, detail-focused, and strong communicators. 

We are looking for new colleagues to focus on delivering our programmes and networks, ensuring a great experience for our partner schools (about 60-80% of your time). The remaining time will be spent on hub account management, supporting knowledge exchange and network growth, and handling general partner queries.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Network Delivery:

- Support the planning and delivery of programmes and networks, including scheduling dates, organising training sessions, and other activities.

- Support the organisation and delivery of programme-specific and national events.

- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including resolving operational issues and escalating as needed.

- Provide year-round support to local Hub Managers to ensure schools receive necessary support.

- Monitor programme, network, and hub data to identify risks and/or trends, providing regular reports and updates to support the continuous improvement of our activities. 

Partner Relationship Management:

- Work with the Challenge Partners Central Team to ensure an excellent experience for partners and help schools maximise their partnership value.

- Support the induction and onboarding of new schools to their hubs and the National Network of Excellence.

- Troubleshoot and respond to school or trust queries through internal customer care systems.

- Utilise and update our CRM system (Salesforce).

Communications:

- Respond to email and phone queries about Challenge Partners, programmes, networks, and hubs professionally and promptly.

- Collaborate with programme, network, and partnership leads to provide high-quality communications to partner schools, including renewals, induction, onboarding, engagement emails, and hub updates.

Recruitment and Retention:

- Support year-round recruitment of schools to the Network of Excellence, working with hubs to deliver introductory events.

- Provide updates on schools in your hub to inform retention campaigns.

- Manage leads within your hubs, connecting schools with local hubs and Jubilee Networks.

Other Tasks:

- Perform other tasks as appropriate for the role.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively.

• Ability to balance competing priorities whilst working across multiple areas of work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.

• Solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to identify issues and develop effective strategies to overcome them.

• High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system) would be an advantage

• Positivity, optimism and flexibility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability. 

• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback.

• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• Work-life balance

• Annual leave

• Employer pension contributions

• Health and wellbeing support

• Training and development

• Family-friendly policies

• Connection and celebration

We have an exciting opportunity within our Communications Team on a part time basis for a Media and Communications Officer.   This post is for a one-year fixed term contract.

 The Down’s Syndrome Association is the only organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. The Down’s Syndrome Association aims to create the conditions that all people with Down’s syndrome need to live full and rewarding lives.

The successful candidate will cover the whole spectrum of duties in relation to media and communication areas and needs to be able to think strategically and work operationally. You will lead the development of our media strategy, build and maintain a strong media contracts database and nurture relations both online and across other offline platforms.  Your work will amplify the voices of people who have Down’s syndrome and help shape public understanding through inclusive and impactful storytelling.

We are looking for candidates with at least three years proven experience in either media relations, journalism or communications.  An understanding of the key ingredients of success in developing relationships with local and national media engagement, as well as managing performance in line with budgets are also essential.

A valid UK driver’s licence is essential, as well as a willingness to be flexible about hours and location of work as there may be some occasional travel in UK with overnight stays as required. The post-holder will also be DBS checked.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Policy and Strategic Communication.  (The full-time equivalent salary for this role is £30,000 pa)

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be made to the Head of Policy and Strategic Communication, Sharon Smith at the Down's Syndrome Association or email her directly.

To download the full job description, visit the Down’or ss Syndrome Association website or see attached.

Please apply via Charity Jobs directly  or  submit a CV and covering letter to Sharon Smith. If you need any help with this or have any questions, please contact Sharon directly.

Closing date:  Friday, 8th August 2025

Interview date: w/c Monday, 18th August 2025

Purpose of the job 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Specialist to lead the content design, development, and facilitation of our innovative cross sector leadership development initiative, the Joined Up Institute, which seeks to strengthen services and improve outcomes for young people. This role plays a key part in embedding high-quality, evidence-informed learning opportunities across the youth and allied sectors, ensuring continuous professional development that is relevant, inclusive, and impactful. Learning from the Joined Up Institute will play an important role in helping us strengthen our own practices in terms of systems impact.

You will be a skilled learning and facilitation specialist, with a passion for community building and power sharing with young people. You will bring expertise in adult learning theory, blended learning approaches, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to quality and innovation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Learning Delivery

• Content Development

• High Quality Facilitation and Community Building

• Internal Learning and Development Capacity Building

• Learning and Stakeholder Engagement and Support

• Quality Assurance

Experience we're after

• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering high quality learning for professional development and community-building initiatives. 

• Expertise in adult learning theory and learning design methodologies. 

• Proven ability to develop and facilitate high-quality learning content, both online and in-person. 

• Strong understanding and practical experience of power-sharing approaches with young people and inclusive and equitable practice. 

• Expert facilitation skills, including with large cohorts of up to 300 participants, with the ability to train and support others to develop their facilitation practice. 

• Experience designing and delivering blended learning programmes. 

• Experience identifying and embedded learning from place-based initiatives into wider organisational practices.

• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks in the context of learning and development. 

• Strong event planning, project and budget management skills. 

• Excellent partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Why work at UK Youth?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.

We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all. 

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Monday 4th August 2025 at 09:00 (9am)

Provisional Interview Dates: 13th/14th August 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is seeking our next Executive Director to lead our small, dynamic charity. You will be joining an impactful local organisation at a crucial time in our development. Since 2021 we have grown significantly and sustainably, developing new services based on client needs. You will be leading a highly competent and passionate team who are community minded and experts in their fields. 

The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity, including finance and fundraising, as well as supporting the development and delivery of services. They will work with four experienced project leads to deliver and develop our core services: Casework and Advocacy Service, Rainbow Club Supplementary School, Destitution Service and Food Bank, and our Allotment of Refuge, as well as our Policy and external influencing work led by our Deputy Director for Casework and Policy. 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate who can balance the demands of strategic leadership with the operational execution and development of our services and policy work. We are seeking someone with a high level of operational skill and accountability in operational management and governance. You will be responsible for the central services of the charity including finance, fundraising, legal, HR and communications. We are looking for a thoughtful leader who is passionate about staff and volunteer support. You should have experience and understanding of small charities and the external context within which we operate.

About us:

Founded in 2004, AFRIL supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights, and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying issues that result in poverty. We engage in policy and legal interventions to affect change. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment. We work with partners locally and nationally to deliver high quality services and advocacy.

Our Services:

• Casework and Advocacy – AQS and IAA accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in housing and homelessness, complex welfare rights, community care, asylum support,  immigration, access to education and employment, healthcare and related matters. 

• Destitution Project - supporting families to overcome extreme food poverty through regular food vouchers, fresh culturally appropriate food, toiletries, and essential household items plus small grants and a free café.

• Rainbow Club Saturday School - improving educational attainment, wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, and raising the aspirations of disadvantaged primary age children. 

• Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming and integrated community of food growers improving the health, wellbeing and healthy food access of children and adults seeking sanctuary in Lewisham.

• Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre - free legal advice and representation to support families to regularise their UK immigration status in the UK.

In addition, we hold a monthly Members Forum, and use the evidence from our frontline work together with the testimony of our members to influence improved policy and practice.

AFRIL is currently in a good position, with the several long-term grants and statutory funding secured, and good relationships with community and individual donors. The Executive Director position represents an exciting opportunity to work with a passionate and highly competent team and the wider community to bring about real, positive change for vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in South East London. 

AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.

Please read full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications will only be accepted through CharityJob - please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how you meet the person specification. 

Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team. You will join us on a full-time contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000- £50,000 pa, plus benefits. The role is based at our head office in Bethnal Green with the option of Hybrid working after a 6-month probationary period.

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. 

We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.

As an employer we are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.

About our Management Accountant role:

The Management Accountant will be pivotal in providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to support decision-making across our care projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to ensure the company’s financial performance is closely monitored and aligned with organisational goals.

You will be responsible for managing time sensitive processes, budgeting, forecasting and providing insights into financial performance. We welcome candidates with a knowledge of the use of AI and other emerging technologies.

You will monitor operational costs and identify areas for cost reduction, ensuring financial controls are in place, proactively providing improvements to procedures and applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.

You will build strong and positive relationships with budget holders, senior managers and Heads of Departments, providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties. There is an expectation for you to lead on the creation of monthly management packs.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that positively affects people’s lives.

What we’re looking for in our ideal Management Accountant:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Highly skilled with Excel and finance packages including Sage 200
• Supportive and willing to learn and develop with a proactive and solutions focused approach
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, budgeting, and forecasting in a multi-site environment.

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar financial role, ideally within the healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector.

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

• A comprehensive training programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000

Contract Type: 9 month fixed term contract with potential to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week for full time position, we are open to flexibility too

Location: Can be primarily remote based with occasional travel to Hammersmith head office and regular attendance at events

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.

Job Summary

The role will be focused on both existing and new funding, raising income from trusts, corporations, individuals and foundations, including managing a pipeline of existing and new opportunities for the organisation's service portfolio. As the Head of Fundraising, you will steward all grant funding and deliver thorough and impactful reports to the Board and funders. You will bring a solid understanding of the UK fundraising environment, regulation, best practice, client management systems, and confidence in senior stakeholder relationship management.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Insights and Service Directors, you will support financial resilience, ensuring sustainability and growth. With a proven track record of securing and managing funds between five and six figure levels, this role requires a candidate who is able to showcase their knowledge, methodologies and of breadth of philanthropy & fundraising from commercial, private, government donors and securing funds from HNWI’s.

How to apply: 

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 10th of August 

• Interviews are taking place w/c 25th August 

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week 

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home 

• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take ad-vantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Employee eye-care scheme 

• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles 

• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation 

• Organisation wide away days 

• Thorough induction and training 

• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact us and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups un-derrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and experienced sports and challenge fundraiser, to deliver a review of our sports and challenge events programme, identifying new opportunities to grow our income.

Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and Fundraising Campaigns, you will develop strategies and bring new ideas to grow and develop this programme, potentially including community events – to deliver significant growth in income over the next 5 years.

In this feasibility review, you will analyse our past performance including in well-established, externally organised activities such as marathons and third-party challenge events, and our partner events such as the Terry Fox Runs. You will also assess the feasibility of developing and launching our own-branded events.

During the review, you will line-manage the Sports and Challenge Events Officer to maintain and deliver our current successful events programme and work together on the feasibility review to identify new opportunities for innovation and ways to increase participation. 

You will build key relationships across the department and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, to identify and work through new ways to grow participation and increase fundraising income.

At the end of the review, you will present your findings, making recommendations on the key components for a future sports and challenge programme that reflect our ambitions for growth, with plans to deliver it.

This is initially a fixed term project contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent dependent on the direction and outcomes of the review.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will lead a review of our sports and challenge events programme, including third-party activities such as marathons and challenge events, using data to analyse past performance (income and ROI) and assess the feasibility for developing our own-brand sports, challenge or community events – whilst maintaining the success our current programme of activities.

You will:

• Review, develop and prepare plans to deliver a profitable, engaging and effective annual programmes of sports, challenge and community event opportunities.
• Be responsible for managing the annual available sports marketing budget and contributing to annual budget planning.
• Create innovative new sports and challenge events, designed to attract and retain supporters and develop plans to launch these on time, and to budget.
• Work with Communications and Digital teams to develop comprehensive marketing plans to promote our events, secure participants and increase levels of engagement.
• Work with your team to set targets and monitor progress of fundraisers – and manage their participation in cost-effective ways, to maximise return on investment.
• Support your team to provide excellent stewardship and supporter experience, with pre and post event contact, to encourage repeat participation.
• Collaborate with Development teams to cross sell and identify leads for fundraisers from other areas of fundraising, such as major gifts, corporate, appeals and legacies.
• Be responsible for managing and the personal development of your team, to deliver their campaigns and activities, to agreed objectives and KPIs.

About You

You’ll be a confident, motivated, self-starter who is passionate about using your fundraising experience and skills to make a difference to the lives of people with cancer. You’ll be a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and creative flair, who enjoys working with a wide range of people, to bring new ideas and initiatives to life.

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Proven experience and success in a similar role in events or sports and challenges and / or community fundraising

• A proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets

• Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising / and or event plans

• Ability to create and implement marketing plans (online and offline) for events-related activity

• Good interpersonal skills and experience of building and developing relationships with a wide range individuals, colleagues, event committees, and suppliers

• Highly organised and analytical, with ability to cope with competing priorities

• Experience of setting and managing budgets, developing strategies, and producing comprehensive reports

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

Directorate Information

The Development Office Directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, maximising support from major donors, individuals, trusts, corporates, charity partners and events. We have a proud track record of performing at a consistently high-level, raising millions every year.

This role is part of the Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving team, who are focused on raising funds through individual giving, gifts in Wills and sports and challenge events. Join our team in this exciting new role to help make the discoveries that are so urgently needed to improve cancer patients’ lives.

he International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always with a focus on the unique needs of women and girls. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, we now work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC’s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC’s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond.

IRC UK 

IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

Job Overview

As the Advocacy Manager, you are responsible for crafting our influence strategies on international development and humanitarian issues, using IRC’s programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action. You are the go-to expert for understanding current political and policy trends in the UK and how our policies support or clash with political agendas. You contribute your fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC’s influence approaches, tactics, and messages.

Major Responsibilities:

• Advocacy Strategy: Lead and deliver advocacy strategies, collaborating with policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC’s key advocacy objectives. 
• Influence Analysis: Develop power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities and targets. Work with team to support development and execution of creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners encouraging IRC to develop innovative approaches to advocacy as usual.
• Stakeholder management: Support efforts to build IRC’s credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with political stakeholders and supporting opportunities to raise IRC’s profile at key meetings and events. 
• Political and Policy Tracking. Expand IRC’s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Translate policy asks into political asks. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments.  Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams.
• Policy Engagement: Contribute to policy generation by providing UK specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions.  Support IRC’s policy team in identifying and developing policy priorities that are impactful and achievable for the UK. 
• Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions. Support planning and implementation of strategic activities including events. 
• Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson and as a key interlocutor with political stakeholders. 
• Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate. 
• Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as in the policy solutions we develop and the ways we wield influence.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: UK Advocacy Director 

Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues across the globe, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, Awards Management; President’s Office, External Relations Department 

External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK. 

Job Requirements:

Work experience: 

• Demonstrated experience in advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity, strategy, and critical thinking. 5-7 years of experience working on complex humanitarian, and/or development issues. 

Demonstrated skills and competencies: 

• Proven success in creating and implementing strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy.
• Deep understanding of relevant the UK’s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives.

• Ability to think strategically and creatively, being oriented towards solutions when traditional advocacy means do not suffice.

• Extensive knowledge of international development issues, and an understanding of nutrition policy and advocacy is an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the humanitarian and development fields. 
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers. 

• Strong network of influencers and policy makers in the UK. 

• Ability to work quickly against deadlines. 

• Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands. 

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Education and Development to support the delivery of BASHH’s broad programme of education and training. They will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the STI Foundation and will provide executive support for the STI Foundation Steering Group and BASHH’s Education Committee.

They will also support the BASHH membership function to ensure that BASHH meets the changing needs of our members and drives forward the agenda for better sexual health and HIV care for all.

Joining at an exciting time for BASHH, the post-holder will ensure the continued integrity and credibility of BASHH’s extensive education and training offering, playing a significant role in equipping our world-class genitourinary medicine workforce to build, adapt to and influence change at a national and global level.