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The People Team at ARUK is undergoing a transformation that will position it brilliantly to enable the successful delivery of the organisation’s strategy. The purpose of the People Team in delivering the organisations goals is to empower our colleagues to thrive by shaping exceptional experiences and culture that unlocks their potential — so ARUK can realise its vision of a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. This role will work closely with the Director of People to develop the people and culture strategy and contribute to the strategic development and effectiveness of the organisation.
This role will act as a strategic partner in building organisational capability as we grow our income, strengthening leadership excellence, and embedding a high-performance, high-accountability culture. You will design and deliver scalable learning, leadership, and change initiatives that accelerate business outcomes, support organisational growth and transformation, and develop a strong internal talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
· Using data and insight, create and implement an OD (Organisational Development) and Learning approach aligned to the people strategy and organisational needs to create an inclusive culturally aligned workplace to enable the organisations growth and impact while measuring the effectiveness of OD and learning programs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
· Develop, pilot and scale initiatives that build cultural competence in change, promote team development and psychological safety and inclusion to align performance to organisational impact that supports a growing and adapting organisation.
· Partner with senior leaders and the People Team to assess current capability, define future needs, and deliver targeted, scalable interventions, including but not limited to talent and performance frameworks and structures to ensure pathways for skills and capability development and a pipeline of talent for the future.
· Working closely with People Partners, to strengthen internal succession pipelines by enabling readiness of future leaders and reducing critical gaps.
· Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders at ARUK on team effectiveness and talent development and coach and empower the OD and Learning team to design Agile, impactful and targeted L&D initiatives to build manager and leader capability.
· Conduct a deep discovery and comprehensive review of all existing L&D, management and leadership, and onboarding programmes, assessing effectiveness, adoption, and organisational impact, and streamline and develop a cohesive inclusive and organisationally aligned offer.
· Ensure effective and efficient delivery of the mandatory and core learning offer
· Ensure effective investment and measurable ROI for the learning and development budget.
· Provide organisational effectiveness expertise to co-create business and people strategies in partnership with leaders and People Partners embedding ARUK values and ways of working into effectiveness and capability-building strategies.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Deep experience of designing and implementing OD/L&D/Enablement strategies that align with organisational goals and deliver impact.
· Experience in developing inclusive OD programmes and initiatives that build an impactful and resilient organisation.
· Experience building strong business cases and measuring the effectiveness and impact of programmes and initiatives on organisational and people performance and outcomes.
· Experience of using design thinking to design, test, scale and deliver impactful capability building initiatives.
· Demonstrated success in leading and implementing complex, human-centred organisational change initiatives.
· Knowledge and experience of using Appreciative Inquiry as an approach to deliver change and development.
· Exceptional consulting and stakeholder management skills to build trusting relationships and partner with and influence leaders to drive change and measurable results.
· Trained and qualified Coach, having received a Postgraduate Diploma or higher in coaching.
· Appropriate qualification or demonstrable experience in Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
· Ability to deeply understand business objectives and translate organisational goals into talent capability strategies.
· A highly effective coach and trusted advisor with exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to influence all levels within an organisation.
· Excellent data analysis and insight skills, able to analyse workforce and cultural data to inform OD programme design and prove the measurable ROI of change and learning initiatives.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £63,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th April 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Some roles are defined before you arrive. This one is defined by you.
When You Wish Upon a Star grants life-changing wishes for children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Every wish is a memory that lasts a lifetime for a family facing the unimaginable. The cause is immediate, emotionally powerful and directly translatable into the kind of impact that makes corporate partners proud to be involved.
We are looking for someone to create and lead our corporate partnerships function. You will shape the strategy, develop the partnerships and define what this looks like for Wish. You will have the full backing of the CEO and board, direct access to senior leadership, and the freedom to bring your own thinking, creativity and ambition to a function that is yours to build.
If that sounds like the role you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
You will identify and secure corporate partnerships that are deeply aligned with our mission, developing propositions that are emotionally compelling and commercially credible. You will represent Wish confidently at senior level, create the systems and structures that enable sustainable growth, and lay the foundations for a partnerships team that grows with the income you generate. As income grows, so does the role. The expectation is that this person builds not just a partnerships portfolio but, in time, a team around it.
You will work closely with the Head of Income Generation and Board, with realistic targets in the early stage that give you the time and space to build the right relationships rather than rush the wrong ones. This is not a role where you will be left to figure it out alone. It is one where your ideas are wanted, your judgement is trusted, and your ambition is actively supported.
What you will bring
Experience securing or significantly influencing high-value partnerships or commercial relationships at senior level, ideally on a multi-year basis. A genuine instinct for spotting opportunity and the drive to turn it into something real and comfort with ownership and the confidence to create momentum.
Relevant experience may come from the charity sector or from a commercial environment. Attitude and instinct matter more to us than a specific background.
What we offer
We know what we are asking of you and we have built a package to reflect it.
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£35,000–£40,000, reviewed as the function grows
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25 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus 3 days at Christmas not taken from your allowance
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2 Wish Maker days each year to make your own wishes come true
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6 months full maternity pay
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Full sick pay from day one
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Flexible working with full trust over how you structure your hours
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A culture built on genuine care for the people who work here
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Make a real impact on the people who support families across the UK. As our new Deputy Head of HR (Operations & Systems), you’ll shape high‑quality HR services and drive improvements that help our teams thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a newly created function, modernise systems and processes, and strengthen our organisation for the future.
ID 1763 — Deputy Head of HR (Operations and Systems)
Human Resources | Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid or home-working
29.6 hours per week (part time)
£42,562 – £46,703 FTE (£34,050 – £37,362 based on 29.6 hours per week) per annum
Plus £3,062 Inner London Weighting (if office-based) or £384 (if home-working)
Permanent contract
We are flexible about hours and where this role is based. You can work from our London office (N1) with hybrid working or from home. Home-based staff ideally travel to London once a month, but this is desirable rather than essential.
About Family Action & the Role’s Impact
Family Action has supported people through challenge, change and crisis for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults, and offer direct, practical help to families and communities nationwide.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
As our Deputy Head of HR, you will lead our HR Operations & Systems function, ensuring the delivery of efficient, high‑quality HR services. You’ll oversee and continuously improve core HR processes, systems (including iTrent) and our Payroll relationship. This role blends hands‑on operational leadership with the strategic insight needed to strengthen governance, streamline processes and build overall effectiveness.
If you have significant experience leading HR Operations, Shared Services or HR Systems teams, we would love to hear from you. Your ability to optimise systems and processes, deliver through others and translate operational insight into strategic improvement will make you a strong candidate.
We Want You to Apply — Even If You Don’t Meet Every Requirement
Family Action is a supportive, inclusive employer. If you’re unsure about applying because you don’t meet every point on the Person Specification, please do apply — we value your skills, experience and values, not just checkboxes.
People‑focused, can‑do, excellence and mutual respect aren’t just words for us – they guide every decision we make. If these values inspire you too, you’ll thrive here.
Benefits:
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% matched pension contributions
- Flexible working options from day one
- Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave
- Eye care and flu-jab vouchers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing professional development and high-quality training
Closing Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 23:59
(We may close early if we find a strong candidate, so early applications are encouraged.)
All appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and in the workplace. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities as part of our commitment to increasing representation.
Candidates with a disability may apply under the Disability Confident Scheme for priority consideration if they meet the essential criteria.
We will reimburse reasonable travel costs for in‑person interviews.
Family Action typically appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale unless experience or exceptional circumstances justify a higher starting point.
We are ideally looking for someone who can join as soon as possible, but this is not essential — please apply regardless of your notice period.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Individual Giving Lead When You Wish Upon a Star | £30,000–£35,000 | Nottingham / Hybrid | Permanent
Some roles are defined before you arrive. This one is defined by you.
When You Wish Upon a Star grants life-changing wishes for children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Every wish is a memory that lasts a lifetime for a family facing the unimaginable. The cause is immediate, emotionally powerful and directly translatable into the kind of impact that makes supporters proud to be involved.
We are looking for someone to develop and lead our individual giving function. You will shape the strategy, grow and steward our community of individual supporters, and define what this looks like for Wish. You will have the full backing of the CEO and board, direct access to senior leadership, and the freedom to bring your own thinking, creativity and ambition to a function that is yours to build.
If that sounds like the role you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
You will identify, engage and grow a community of individual supporters who feel deeply connected to our mission, developing propositions and campaigns that are emotionally compelling and inspire long-term giving. You will represent Wish confidently, create the systems and supporter journeys that enable sustainable growth, and lay the foundations for an individual giving programme that grows in both income and impact. As income grows, so does the role. The expectation is that this person builds not just a strong base of individual supporters but, in time, a team around it.
You will work closely with the Head of Income Generation and Board, with realistic targets in the early stages that give you the time and space to build meaningful relationships rather than focus on short-term gains. This is not a role where you will be left to figure it out alone. It is one where your ideas are valued, your judgement is trusted, and your ambition is actively supported.
What you will bring
Experience developing, growing or significantly influencing individual giving income streams, including regular giving and lottery programmes, and engaging supporters at scale to inspire long-term and higher-value giving. Experience of managing the end-to-end supporter journey through CRM systems, using insight and data to drive acquisition, retention and growth.
A strong instinct for understanding what motivates people to give, and the ability to turn that insight into campaigns and experiences that feel personal, compelling and effective. Comfort with ownership, and the confidence to create momentum and build something from the ground up.
What we offer
We know what we are asking of you and we have built a package to reflect it.
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£30,000–£35,000, reviewed as the function grows
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25 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus 3 days at Christmas not taken from your allowance
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2 Wish Maker days each year to make your own wishes come true
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6 months full maternity pay
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Full sick pay from day one
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Flexible working with full trust over how you structure your hours
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A culture built on genuine care for the people who work here
How to apply
We invite you to explore our recruitment pack for more information on the role and how to apply.
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness


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Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.
The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.
Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
- First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
- Second stage interviews TBC May 2026
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
- A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
- The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.
Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
Your personal statement should address the following three questions:
- GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have?
(300 words max) - Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome?
(300 words max) - Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve?
(300 words max)
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As we approach our 30th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce a brand-new role that will help shape the future of our organisation. This is an exciting chance for a Brazelton-trained visionary with clinical experience in the infant and perinatal field to make a real impact.
You will bring your expertise in the Brazelton approach, the NBAS and/or NBO, to the forefront of our work, ensuring it continues to guide everything we do. Collaborating with our team and partners in the field, you will help implement a bold strategic plan and play a central role in developing innovative services for the future.
If you are passionate about the Brazelton approach, embedding relationship-centred care into services and want to be part of an organisation that values compassion, knowledge, and collaboration, this role is for you.
Responsible to
The Director
Responsible for
Strategy implementation, service development, programme development and partnerships
Base
Hybrid with some in person meetings at 66 Devonshire Rd, Cambridge CB1 2BL
Salary
£49,000 to £57,000 pro rata depending on experience (Band 7 AfC)
Working hours
22.5 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days per week)
Background
The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, the Centre, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate relationship building between parents and their newborn at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.
The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents.We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale. (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active.Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitionershave undertaken the UK training courses in both the NBO and NBAS.
The Centre currently has a staff of 7 from different professional groups, in a range of roles, with 10 Trainers across the UK, able to teach specific courses as required.
The charity has a Board of Trustees.The Strategy and Service Development Lead will report directly to the Director and be ultimately accountable to the Board of Trustees.
The Brazelton Centre UK has developed a new Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, setting out ambitious goals to increase reach and impact, expand research activity, develop new training programmes and increase engagement with parents.
This new post has been created to support the Director and Trustees in delivering this strategy and to lead the development of new programmes, partnerships and services that support the Centre’s mission.
This is a part-time post in the first instance and may entail some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
Strategic development and implementation
·Support the Director and Board of Trustees in the implementation of the Brazelton Centre UK’s strategic plan.
·Lead the coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives designed to increase the reach, impact and sustainability of the Centre’s work.
·Identify opportunities for innovation and development of services that support professionals working with babies and their families.
·Work collaboratively with the Director and staff team to translate strategic priorities into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
·Monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide regular updates to the Director and Trustees
Service and programme development
·Lead the development of new programmes, services and initiatives in line with the BCUK’s strategic goals.
·Support the development of new training programmes and educational resources for health professionals and practitioners working with parents and babies.
·Work with colleagues, trainers and partners to design, pilot and evaluate new initiatives including antenatal and postnatal programmes.
·Work with the Director, staff team and trainers to support the development and implementation of online learning modules, webinars and digital educational resources that enhance the BCUK’s training and educational offer.
·Contribute to the development of digital resources that support professionals trained in the NBO and NBAS, including resources designed to strengthen implementation and reflective practice.
·Ensure that all programme development reflects current evidence and best practice in infant mental health, early development and parent–infant relationships.
Partnerships and collaboration
·Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external organisations including universities, NHS services, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations.
·Contribute to the development of professional networks and initiatives that support practitioners trained in the NBO and NBAS.
· Support the Director in identifying opportunities for collaborative projects, research partnerships and service innovation.
· Represent the Brazelton Centre UK in meetings, networks and events as appropriate.
· Promote collaborative working with partners in order to strengthen the Centre’s profile and maximise opportunities for impact.
Research and evaluation
·Support the Director and R&D Manager with the development of research collaborations and evaluation projects which strengthen the evidence base for the Brazelton approach.
·Work with academic and clinical partners to develop evaluation frameworks that demonstrate the impact of Brazelton Centre UK programmes and training, and support dissemination of learning and research findings.
·Assist in the identification of opportunities for research funding and collaborative projects.
Governance and organisational development
·Support the Director and Board of Trustees in the development and review of organisational policies, strategies and governance processes.
·Work closely with the Director to support the effective operational functioning of the Brazelton Centre UK, helping to ensure that organisational priorities and work programmes are delivered effectively.
·Provide leadership and coordination of agreed areas of organisational activity, working with the Director to support the management and development of the Brazelton Centre UK staff team.
·Support the Director in the development of staff objectives, work plans and monitoring of progress against agreed priorities.
·Contribute to the coordination and oversight of the delivery of programmes, projects and training activities to ensure they meet organisational standards and strategic objectives.
·Work collaboratively with the Director and colleagues to support the effective coordination of the Brazelton Centre UK Trainers and related initiatives.
· Ensure that work undertaken within the role reflects the values and principles of the Brazelton Centre UK.
General
This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Strategy and Service Development Lead.It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Strategy and Service Development Leadare excluded simply because they are not itemised.
Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity.Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.
The Strategy and Service Development Leadis a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre UK and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and to always act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation.
Further details about the Centre can be found on the Brazelton Centre UK website.
For more information about the post and informal discussions, please contact Inge Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UK.
Please refer to the attachment for person specifications.
Right to Work in the UK: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required from candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
Interview date is on the 30th June 2026 in Cambridge in person.
Role overview
This newly created senior role strengthens The Young Foundation’s strategic business development function and supports income growth across the full range of our programmes and partnerships. The post will provide expertise in fundraising and procurement processes including approaches to philanthropic funders and investor circles as well as formal tendering, dealing with a range of funding modalities from research grants to commercial consultancy and trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities
Business development and income growth
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Lead high‑value income generation processes, including building consortia, securing philanthropic funding, and delivering high quality formal tenders, coordinating inputs from across our delivery teams.
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Oversee the preparation of costed proposals and pitches for a diverse range of funders, including research councils, local authorities, commercial consultancy, and philanthropic trusts.
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Support the continued growth and impact of The Young Foundation’s external-facing activity, aligning business development with communications and policy work.
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Manage a robust pipeline, tracking opportunities and ensuring strategic alignment with organisational priorities.
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Develop budgets, pricing models, and partnership structures for commissioned work.
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Identify new funding and commissioning opportunities through horizon scanning, network engagement, and proactive outreach.
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Collaborate with senior colleagues to refine and grow thematic and programme areas.
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Support and advise colleagues across the organisation on approaches to business development including opportunity identification, competitive analysis, structuring meetings, building consortia and financial models.
Partnerships, networks and relationship management
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In collaboration with programme delivery leads, build and steward relationships with funders, commissioners, consortium partners and strategic collaborators.
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Lead account management for key partners to support long‑term growth and mutual value creation.
BD leadership, systems and strategy
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Create, improve and maintain appropriate BD systems, processes and tools, including pipelines, trackers and lessons‑learned approaches.
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Contribute to organisational strategy and planning and, in particular, to fundraising strategy and external affairs.
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Create and monitor BD metrics, reporting on feedback and recommending appropriate courses of action.
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Manage a repository of BD data and information, including track record, capacity statements, boilerplate bid sections, etc.
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Champion The Young Foundation’s values, ensuring inclusive, ethical and community‑centred practice.
Person specification
Prior experience – essential
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Substantial experience of leading/managing business development and income generation for a think tank or similar research/innovation led organisation.
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Track record of securing income across a range of relevant funders through both competitive tenders and proactive approaches.
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Strong commercial acumen.
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Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
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Understanding of UK government and non-government sectoral funding landscapes.
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Strong network in the UK community and/or social innovation sector.
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Commitment to equity and social justice.
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Demonstrated collaborative approach to team-working – able to work effectively with colleagues with a range of specialisms and to operate effectively in a remote-first organisation.
Prior experience - desirable
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Experience with the introduction of CRM software.
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Familiarity with creating and reporting on BD metrics at Senior Leadership Team and/or Board level.
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Experience of/interest in exploring the impact of AI in business development and fundraising.
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Familiarity and/or previous experience with The Young Foundation’s thematic areas (eg, community engagement, just transition, social innovation, young people, etc.).
How to apply
Please apply directly via CharityJob, ensuring you complete the application form.
As part of your application, please include a cover letter addressing the following questions:
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Where do you see the greatest business development opportunities for The Young Foundation over the next 24 months?
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In an increasingly competitive market, how would you seek to position The Young Foundation for opportunities, in light of the charity’s mission, purpose, vision and expertise?
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What is your approach to building and strengthening positive relationships to drive income growth?
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 20 April 2026
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation task.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 4 May 2026
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
This information is collected anonymously and will not form part of the selection process.
As Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of the SMF’s income generation strategy so that we can raise the funds and build the partnerships we need to meet our ambitions.
Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising strategy and leadership
- Set and implement a robust income generation strategy to enable the SMF to achieve its strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections
- Lead a culture of excellent fundraising and relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place to support all staff that hold funding relationships
- Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase our network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner
- Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure strong processes to support income generation including income forecasts, budgets and partnership reports and records
2. Corporate Partnerships
- Oversee the SMF’s portfolio of corporate partnerships including strategic partnerships and partnerships focused on enabling and enhancing our student programmes
- Manage individual high value corporate partnerships and ensure excellent stewardship of all our corporate partnerships
- Oversee the development of compelling cases for support and a robust new business pipeline for corporate partnerships
- Oversee our corporate volunteering offer including employee volunteering with our student programmes and skilled volunteering/pro bono support
3. Business development
- Oversee the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Employer Index
- Oversee the design and development of other products and services for employers through which the SMF can earn income and influence workplace social mobility
4. Trusts and foundations
- Oversee the SMF’s relationships with trusts and foundations, building a strong long-term funding pipeline
- Build and manage relationships with key trusts and foundations
5. Philanthropy and individual giving
- Oversee the development of our supporter community and opportunities for individual giving and fundraising through challenge events
- Identify opportunities to build philanthropic relationships with individual donors and supporters
6. Leadership and management
- Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing
- Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture and modelling the SMF’s leadership behaviours
- Work with the CEO and the rest of the SMT to shape the SMF’s strategic priorities, set the annual business plan, budget and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Person Specification:
We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:
- Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing partnerships and ensuring effective account management
- Experience in securing funding, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, and shaping proposals
- Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with senior stakeholders
- Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained
- Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts, team and individual income targets and monitor income performance
- Familiar with using a CRM as a tool for partnership and income development
See attached job description for more detail on the person specification
Ways of working:
- Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom.
- Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings.
Benefits
- 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Tuesday 28th April 2026 and provide the following information:
1) A recent work history, detailing:
i. Job title
ii. Employer
iii. Dates of employment/Period in post
2) A cover letter detailing your skills and experience, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for the role (750 words max.)
3) Give an example of an important funding relationship you have secured or grown, and explain how you identified the opportunity, what you did, and what were the outcomes and benefits (800 words max.)
We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities for young people


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Havant
Salary: £36,547 - £39,372
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA847
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.
Ensure all policies, procedures and practice are reviewed in line with designated timescales and meet the quality assurance requirements of the national outcomes framework and service standards for VAWG, SafeLives, Women’s Aid NQS, RESPECT accreditation principles and any additional frameworks agreed by the CEO.
Lead, monitor and evaluate projects as designated by the Business Development Director e.g. project management of website redevelopment, collaborating with external contractors and our IT Manager to convey our organisational vision.
Support operational activities which inform whole-organisation improvement e.g. gather and analyse staff survey feedback data, possess a natural curiosity for data analysis and identification of trends which draw meaningful conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data.
Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Business Development Director (DPO) on complex cases.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
The Website Development Project Manager is primarily responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the major website development project, a core part of the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDT) transformation activity. This strategic project is key to implementing the 10-year organisational strategy, ARUK: Towards a Cure. The post holder will manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution through to embedding the new platform, ensuring the project is delivered on time, to scope, and to a high standard.
This is a 18-month FTC
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management – Website Development
· Work with internal teams and external digital agencies/third parties to develop a flexible project plan for the Website Development Project that is adaptable to unexpected changes; manage these changes effectively through appropriate stakeholder management and risk planning.
· Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with project team members, internal stakeholders, and third parties, to foster collaboration and drive the successful delivery of the website development project.
· Drive and monitor project progress against timelines using appropriate project management tools (e.g. Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar), and ensure stakeholders are updated at key checkpoints; ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood from the start.
· Apply sound judgement and problem-solving expertise to manage project risks, decisions, and dependencies within the wider organisational context; demonstrate accountability by escalating project risks via appropriate and agreed channels, as required.
· Support the Senior Website Development Manager with effective decision-making, budget management, and management of dependencies with other digital or organisational workstreams.
· At the end of the project, conduct project closure and review sessions to capture successes and learnings and help ensure project outcomes and the new platform are effectively embedded into business-as-usual (BAU).
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
· Lead on the development of a stakeholder management plan for the Website Development Project, ensuring it is tailored and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
· Liaise on a regular basis with ARUK’s central Projects & Programmes team, ensuring project plans and approach align with ARUK’s project management approach.
· Work with the Senior DDT Programme Manager to ensure plans and reporting are set up and delivered in line with the wider DDT programme requirements. Build strong professional relationships, trust, and inspire confidence with stakeholders at all levels.
Project Management Best Practice
· Adopt and apply appropriate project management methodologies to suit the nature of the website development project.
· Contribute to the facilitation of project management best practise within the Digital Engagement Team.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Proven experience managing key, strategic projects including allocating tasks and managing risks, decisions, and changes.
· Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale website development or digital transformation projects (e.g. CMS migration, significant platform rebuild).
· Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
· Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, MS Projects or similar.
· Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)
· Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
· Demonstrates strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive project outcomes.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise in accordance with the organisation's needs.
· A proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £47,000.00 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th April 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£37,000 to £44,000 per annum, subject to location
35 hours per week
Sheffield or London (home and office based)
Permanent
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research and insight professional to help shape how we use evidence to drive real and tangible change for people affected by breast cancer. With 1 in 7 women developing breast cancer in their lifetime, the insights you generate and coordinate will help us make impactful decisions that will help to change the course of breast cancer, and the lives of people affected.
Sitting in our impact, strategy and innovation team, you’ll play a key role in supporting major strategic programmes. You’ll have dedicated time to lead cross organisational discovery work, guide teams through what the evidence is telling us, and help turn insight into clear recommendations that support meaningful organisational change.
You’ll also support colleagues across the charity with their insight needs - joining the dots across teams, spotting gaps, sharing best practice, and helping build an organisational culture that confidently uses insight in everyday work.
Day to day, this means you might be leading on one of our core organisational insight products (like the Breast Cancer Compendium), coordinating evidence across teams, supporting commissioned research, or helping turn emerging insights into practical next steps. It’s a varied role, balancing longer-term strategic insight projects with timely responses to evolving needs.
About you
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in research and insight, confident working with different types of evidence - from data and literature to lived experience. You’ll be skilled at distilling complex information and turning it into clear, actionable insight that helps teams understand what to do next, and you’ll be comfortable using digital research tools – bringing curiosity about emerging technologies that can help us work more efficiently and inclusively.
You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues across policy, influencing, public health, research, support services, nursing, and more. You should feel comfortable facilitating conversations, presenting evidence and findings to a range of audiences including senior stakeholders. You’ll help colleagues move from insight to action - supporting them to understand what the evidence means and how it should shape their decisions and strategies.
You’ll also be able to take a step back and look at the bigger picture - spotting patterns, identifying gaps and opportunities. You’ll play a central role in helping us strengthen our organisational insight culture, supporting teams to use evidence confidently in their day‑to‑day decisions. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to make a real difference to people affected by breast cancer.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in any our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date
Thursday 16 April at 9am
Interview date
Week commencing 4 May
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
The Loop delivers high quality, accessible, evidence-based and evidence-making drug checking services and to disseminate harm reduction information to individuals, service providers and policy makers. This is for the purpose of creating a safer society where everyone can access accurate, timely, and relevant information to make more informed decisions about drugs.
The Communications Lead will ensure that we are able to extend the reach and understanding of harm reduction related to drugs and alcohol. This post will ensure The Loop expands its profile and presence, capacity and response, to maximise the opportunities to communicate harm reduction messages and information, raises the awareness, access and understanding of drug checking, and engages stakeholders and members of the public.
This will require the postholder to:
- Coordinate and increase the capacity of The Loop to effectively communicate related to our aims and purpose
- Develop and disseminate social media content, in collaboration with colleagues across The Loop
- Work with partners of The Loop including press and media to further the profile of The Loop for strategic benefit and greater reach to the public.
You will be motivated to assist in the development and delivery of The Loop and possess knowledge of drugs-related harm reduction approaches including messaging, with related or transferable experience in communications. You will contribute and be part of a passionate team of staff and volunteers determined to further introduce drug checking and related harm reduction interventions across the UK.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications by CV and expression of interest, demonstrating your ability to meet the requirements of this role and your motivation in working for The Loop, deadline 20 April 2026.
2. Shortlisting on 21 April, with interviews held on or between 27-30 April 2026, online.
3. Appointment and commencement in post, May 2026.
Please note: the successful candidate will need satisfactory references and a DBS check. Pay review pending.
The Loop is an equal opportunities employer, and embraces and celebrates diversity in our organisation, communities we serve, and across society. We welcome applications from all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about supporting the delivery of the youth engagement strategy for the #iwill Movement and ensuring young people are at the centre of our work at UK Youth.
The Youth Development Officer (Towns & Cities of Social Action), will support the development and delivery of youth participation in our place-based work with the #iwill Movement and UK Youth Network. You will create positive relationships with local youth organisations and young people, so that our work is driven by their voices and experiences, helping to develop and deliver a range of opportunities and activities to build and engage different communities of young people. You will help empower young people to become active citizens and creative positive change, by creating innovative ways for young people to engage in various networks through volunteering, social action and campaigning projects.
About UK Youth
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning. We support a network of thousands of youth organisations across the UK to improve young lives every day. At the same time, we are transforming the policies, investment, and ideas needed to future-proof youth work and outdoor learning for generations to come:
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We back youth work leaders with the evidence, connections, and investment they need to thrive.
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We keep youth work effective with research, large-scale pilot programmes, and professional development initiatives.
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And we work with young changemakers to inspire lasting change in the attitudes of the public and funders.
Key responsibilities
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Ensure partners and young people in our eight #iwill Towns & Cities of Social Action (TaCSA) understand and feel connected to the #iwill movement through consistent communication, engagement in opportunities, and inclusion in movement development discussions/activities.
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In partnership with our partners in the TaCSAs, develop and deliver a programme of youth development and social action activity, with emphasis on those communities.
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Working closely with the Communications team, co-create and support communications that profile youth voice, platform stories, and showcase impact through digital and traditional media.
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Facilitate opportunities for young people to build their confidence, skills and leadership through volunteering, campaigning and social action opportunities.
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In partnership with the Nationally-focused Manager and Officer, ensure young people from our TaCSAs have access to opportunities to influence and take action at a national level as well as in their local area.
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Coordinate and support on youth-facing campaigns and events such as Power of Youth Day, #iWill Week, and key regional activities.
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Ensure opportunities for young people prioritise inclusion and accessibility for those who might need additional support and encouragement to step up and engage.
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Support young people to create digital content (e.g. blogs, videos, social posts) and partner with them to tell their stories across local and national platforms.
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Develop content on agreed digital platforms to engage and connect young people and networks across the UK.
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Organise and manage logistics for youth activities: prioritising safeguarding, appropriate briefings, communication promotion and stakeholder coordination.
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Engage with partners and stakeholders—youth workers, media, funders, local authorities—to build alliances, increase visibility of youth-led work and encourage new opportunities.
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Communicate the benefits of the UK Youth and #iwill Movement and progress against our priorities to organisations and individuals, through a variety of channels, updates and specific marketing campaigns.
Experience we're after
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A nationally recognised youth work qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of frontline youth work delivery, understanding of contextual safeguarding and data protection is highly desirable.
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Experience of working with young volunteers and/or social action projects.
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Demonstrated experience in digital engagement and communications activities—especially creating content with young people.
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Experience of using digital platforms to engage networks and communities.
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Proven track record of project coordination, event management, or logistical planning within a youth or voluntary sector setting.
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Experience working in place-based contexts and understanding how to engage local communities and young people meaningfully.
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Confident engaging with and coaching young people to take on new opportunities, lead campaigns, tell their stories, or influence decisions.
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Familiarity with facilitating groups sessions and workshops is highly desirable.
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:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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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: 24th April 2026 at 23:59pm (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: 5th & 6th May 2026
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.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 30 years, we’ve pioneered the use of beekeeping as a sustainable development tool, helping communities across Africa escape poverty while protecting biodiversity. Now we’re ready to scale our impact significantly — growing from £900K to £1.4M income within three years and expanding to new locations using our proven model.
The Opportunity:
This is a rare chance to lead a mission-driven organisation with huge potential. You’ll work with influential patrons including The Queen, Monty Don, Martha Kearney, Kate Humble, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, all ready to actively support our ambitious goals. You’ll manage a talented team of seven and work alongside seven committed trustees.
What we’re looking for:
We need a leader who
- Is genuinely passionate about environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation
- Can develop and execute ambitious fundraising strategies, including corporate partnerships and major donor relationships
- Brings financial acumen and strategic planning experience
- Enjoys managing and developing people—our small team is excellent and is keen to welcome great leadership
- Thrives on networking and relationship-building, actively seeking opportunities
- Is comfortable being the external face of the organisation with donors, corporates, and partners
- Has senior leadership experience (ideally in the third sector, though we welcome strong leaders from any sector)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and organisational growth in partnership with the Board
- Act as chief fundraiser and spokesperson, personally engaging with high-level donors
- Develop corporate partnerships and ESG opportunities
- Manage and inspire our team of seven, fostering a culture of excellence
- Oversee a ~£1M+ budget and ensure strong financial management
- Deepen relationships with international partners in Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda and beyond
- Build BfD’s profile and brand visibility
What we offer:
- Salary of £65,000-£70,000 (negotiable based on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension (flexible package)
- Hybrid working possible with minimum 3 days in our Monmouth office (important for team collaboration and partner engagement)
- The chance to lead a respected organisation through an exciting growth phase
- Opportunity to make a real difference to communities and biodiversity worldwide
Timeline:
Application deadline: 13th April 2026
Bees for Development is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
For over 30 years, we’ve pioneered the use of beekeeping as a sustainable development tool, helping communities across Africa escape poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Role overview
The Impact and Networks Manager plays a central role in delivering Beyond Equality’s wider impact strategy. This includes coordinating practitioner networks, managing external partnerships, supporting the development of resources and insight, and ensuring that learning from practice informs wider systems, narratives and policy engagement.
The role focuses on turning strategy into action — translating organisational priorities into high-quality, well-coordinated activities that strengthen practice across the sector working with men and boys, contributing to long-term systems change.
A key part of the role is coordinating a national network of organisations working with men and boys.
Core purpose
To coordinate and deliver the organisation’s wider impact activities. The role will:
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Turn strategy into concrete, high-quality activity
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Manage and develop external relationships and partnerships
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Coordinate and grow practitioner networks
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Support knowledge translation and resource development
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Deliver operational support across wider impact workstreams
Key responsibilities
1. Operational delivery of the wider impact strategy
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Translate strategic priorities into clear, deliverable work plans (with support from senior leadership)
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Coordinate delivery of wider impact activities across workstreams
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Track progress, outputs and outcomes of projects and activities against KPIS and M+E frameworks
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Identify and scope opportunities for collaboration and strategic engagement
2. Partnership and stakeholder management
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Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders across education, youth work, sport, wellbeing and VAWG sectors
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Act as a key point of contact for partners, collaborators and network members
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Maintain and develop organisational stakeholder databases
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Identify and support onboarding of new partners and network members
3. Network coordination
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Coordinate a national network of organisations working with men and boys
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Schedule, organise and (where appropriate) facilitate network meetings and activities
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Act as the primary point of contact for network members
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Lead on member communications (updates, invitations, summaries)
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Coordinate internal staff contributions to network delivery
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Manage logistics for events (digital and in-person)
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Monitor and report on network engagement, outcomes and impact
4. Practitioner resources and capacity building
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Support the development and dissemination of practitioner-facing resources and toolkits
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Coordinate stakeholder input (e.g. practitioners, partners, researchers) into resource development
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Work with the Head of Impact to distribute training and learning resources
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Maintain and update practitioner-facing resource hubs
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Gather and synthesise practitioner feedback to inform continuous improvement
5. Policy and sector engagement support
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Track relevant policy developments, consultations and sector initiatives
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Monitor campaigns and sector activity, including through network insight
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Support coordination of organisational responses to consultations and policy opportunities
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Prepare briefing materials for senior staff engaging in policy and sector discussions
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Draft consultation responses, briefings and summaries for review
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Ensure practice-based insight is shared with relevant external partners
6. Insight gathering and feedback loops
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Gather and synthesise insight from practitioner networks and stakeholders
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Maintain internal systems for recording and organising insights
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Support the development of strong feedback loops between delivery, insight and wider impact work
Person specification
Essential experience and skills
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Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
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Experience building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, ideally within the charity, social impact and/or public sectors
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to translate strategy into practical activities and outputs
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Ability to work independently while coordinating with a wider team
Desirable experience
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Experience working in one or more of the following areas:
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gender equality or violence against women and girls prevention
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youth work, education or community settings
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men and boys’ wellbeing or masculinities work
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Experience supporting or contributing to policy engagement or research
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Experience working with or coordinating multi-stakeholder networks
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Awareness of the UK social, policy and sector context relating to:
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gender equality
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VAWG prevention
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boys’ and men’s wellbeing
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Understanding of how practice and systems change interact
Equal opportunities statement
Beyond Equality strives to be an inclusive employer. We want to provide a working environment, and a recruitment and hiring process, that is welcoming, accessible and supportive for everybody - including and especially those who are marginalised in society. With this in mind, we’ve worked to create an application and recruitment process that is as straightforward and transparent as possible.
We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds, and only ask for degree-level qualifications where this is absolutely necessary for a role. If you are not sure whether you are qualified or experienced enough for a role, but you think you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, women, new or expectant parents/carers and disabled people. Disabled applicants are guaranteed an interview. Please note that our monitoring form is anonymous and not linked to your application, so you will need to tell us that you are disabled in your application if you wish to be given a guaranteed interview. You do not have to share details of your disability if you don’t want to. It’s absolutely fine if you would rather not disclose this information.
We aim to share most interview questions and tasks five working days in advance of the interview to give applicants time to prepare, with extra time available for disabled applicants upon request. If there is anything else we can do to make the application and/or interview process more accessible for you, we want to hear about it, and will do our best to meet your requirements - please reach out via the contact email address in the job pack for the role you are applying for and tell us what you need.
We are a diverse organisation and we appreciate the value of lived experience. When our team members want to draw on their own lived experience to inform aspects of their work, we do our best to support them - but we’ll never expect or require you to draw on your own experiences if you don’t want to, or to do extra work on the basis of any aspect of your identity.
Please submit a cover letter addressing the following 4 questions - please keep this to two sides of A4 maximum:
This role contributes to long-term systems change. What does ‘systems change’ mean to you, and how have you contributed to it in your work?
Tell us about your experience building relationships with external stakeholders or coordinating a network. How did you ensure engagement and impact?
Can you describe a time when you translated a strategic priority into a clear workplan or set of activities? What steps did you take and what was the outcome?
This role involves coordinating multiple projects and priorities at once. How do you organise your work and ensure delivery across different workstreams?
At Beyond Equality, we aim to disrupt the cycle of restrictive masculinity, eradicating resulting harms and improving well being for men and boys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




