Organisational development manager jobs
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and values-driven Communications Officer to join our growing team.
Working with our community of brain injury survivors, volunteers and staff, you will co-produce content that shares our stories, increases awareness and broadens our reach.
You’ll play a central role in promoting our services and amplifying the voices of our members.
Headway East London is an expanding organisation that provides sector-leading support services for people living with brain injury: you’ll be joining a mission-driven team where your work will make a real difference every day.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications Delivery
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Deliver and support the implementation of our communications and marketing strategy across all channels (digital and print.
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Lead on a regular calendar of activity across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, YouTube) to maintain and grow a network of online supporters.
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Lead on maintaining and developing content for the Headway East London website (using WordPress and Elementor), including blog posts, service pages and events.
Community & Co-Production
- Work with our members (services users - people with brain injury), volunteers and staff to co-create content that reflects their voices and experiences.
- Ensure accessibility is embedded in all communications, including use of plain English, inclusive visuals, and a variety of formats.
- Engage the wider Headway East London community in developing campaigns, storytelling, and communications planning.
Campaigns, Partnerships & Income Generation
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Support fundraising and development teams to plan and deliver digital campaigns that increase donations, engagement and awareness.
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Explore opportunities for brand development, partnerships and earned media that align with our values and strategic priorities.
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Maintain and strengthen relationships with local and national media outlets and stakeholders
Internal Communications
- Support internal communication needs across the organisation, helping teams stay informed and connected across multiple sites.
- Help develop internal resources and templates that enable teams to produce consistent, values-led communications.
Key Relationships - Internal and External
Internal: Members (service users), Volunteers, Day Service Co-Ordinators, Service Leads of Departments, Director of Fundraising
External: Public Audiences, Partner Organisations, Contractors e.g. Website Developers, Graphic Designers, Press
Other
Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, solution focused finance professional to join our central team as Finance Administrator. Used to taking day to day transaction processing in your stride, you’ll use your experience to be part of ensuring that we have the business information needed for decision making across the charity.
Starlight is a small team with a lot to deliver so a can-do attitude is critical; we all roll our sleeves up and do what’s needed to make things happen for our children, families and healthcare professionals. You’ll have a real desire for effective working, enjoy finding ways to improve the efficiency of our financial systems and processes and be experienced in working across an organisation to be a true partner to our passionate, supportive and dedicated Starlight team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be part of our small but highly effective Finance team. Underpinning the delivery of services to our children, families and health professionals and the fundraising which makes that possible, the team is dedicated to great governance - both decision making and compliance – bringing business thinking to all that we do, strong financial management and much more. Evidence-based decision-making is at the heart of all we do which requires reliable and timely information; our finance team is responsible for ensuring we always have the strong and relevant financial information as we work to deliver our realistically ambitious three-year plan.
As our Finance Administrator, you’ll have the chance to have a real impact on the charity’s ability to raise funds and deliver services. This role will enable the finance team to evolve in response to the changing needs of the organisation and to help lead on the delivery of our strategic aims. As Finance Administrator you’ll take care of the transactional work, be committed to collaborating across the organisation, and be a key part of shaping the work of the finance team.
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business
Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract with regular UK travel for meetings and pitches.
Salary: £55,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to identify, secure and shape new strategic corporate relationships that will help drive income and awareness at scale.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, expand their portfolio and build a robust, diverse pipeline of high-value corporate support.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will take a lead on identifying, cultivating and converting new corporate partners to support Hearing Dogs. The post-holder will be responsible for driving the development of tailored, high-impact proposals and pitches to engage relevant companies and secure strategic, multifaceted partnerships that align with the charity’s mission and plans for growth.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in building long-term successful corporate partnerships and a track record in securing multiple six-seven figure sums from partnerships and delivering against income targets. You will have an entrepreneurial approach to your work alongside strong communication, interpersonal and communication skills. You will also have excellent networking and research abilities, with a methodical approach to pipeline development.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People with strategic partnerships that can drive impact, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 4th August, 9.00 am.
Purpose of the Job
UK Youth is seeking an exceptional Project and Events Manager to drive the logistical planning, launch and delivery of the Joined Up Institute. Building on the success of the Joined Up Summit, the Joined Up Institute will be a groundbreaking year-round learning opportunity for practitioners across the youth, education, employment, health, social care, youth justice, business, government, and civil society sectors united by a common mission: to transform opportunities and outcomes for young people through cross-sector collaboration and evidence-based solutions.
Reporting to the Network Development Consultant, you will be responsible for providing the technical and operational expertise to ensure the successful delivery of key convening events that form part of the Joined Up Institute learning journey. You will work closely with the Director of Network Delivery and a cross functional project team to coordinate all aspects of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the events and providing wider project management support as needed. The role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with strong project management skills and experience delivering complex, innovative large-scale events.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Management, Planning and Co-ordination
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Stakeholder Management and Communication
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Event Management and Logistics
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Budget and Resource Management
Experience we're after
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Proven experience in project management, with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects
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Proven experience in successfully planning, delivering and managing large, complex or an ongoing series of events (e.g. a professional development programme)
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Experience of working with young people/ youth sector and understand the challenges they face
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Experience of connecting cross sector networks and understand the challenges and opportunities in this space
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Experience of using digital platforms (CRM/stakeholder management systems) to engage networks and communities
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Monitoring and evaluation experience and an understanding of the importance of data in decision making
Who we are
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 work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
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 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 for applications will be 28th July 2025 at 9am
- Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 4th 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.
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.

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Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning data into actionable insight?
Do you want your research skills to help drive social justice and support women and girls around the world?
A leading international charity is seeking a strategic and analytical Prospect Research Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract to lead its prospect research strategy - helping to drive income, deepen donor engagement, and strengthen the impact of their work.
This is a pivotal opportunity for a data-driven professional to shape and deliver a high-impact research strategy, manage a healthy prospect pipeline, and provide actionable insight to support major donor, trust, and corporate fundraising.
Benefits
This organisation offers hybrid and flexible working. They offer 27 days holiday plus time off for volunteering. They offer a competitive pension. They have regular reviews with employees.
The Role
The Prospect Research Manager will lead the development and implementation of a robust prospect research strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities. The role includes line management of a Partnerships Insight Officer and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality donor intelligence, due diligence, and pipeline reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering a strategic prospect research and pipeline management framework
- Providing insight, analysis, and due diligence to support engagement with high-value donors
- Managing prospect allocation and overseeing moves management processes
- Championing the use of the CRM (MS Dynamics), ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and effectively used
- Producing KPI reports and supporting compliance with fundraising regulations and data protection laws
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership and teamwork
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- A deep understanding of data protection, due diligence, and compliance best practices
- Strong knowledge of CRM systems such as MS Dynamics, Raiser’s Edge, or similar
- Proven experience in prospect research and pipeline strategy within a high-value fundraising environment
- A genuine commitment to feminist principles and anti-racism.
- Line management experience and a background in international development or INGOs are desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-led organisation at the forefront of global change. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling strategic fundraising that supports transformative work for women and girls around the world.
How to apply
Please get in touch by email or phone. We would be happy to discuss the opportunity further and share a full job description. Please share an updated CV.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
JOB TITLE:
Games Services Manager
REPORTS TO:
Head of Sport (HoS)
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Games Services Officer
SALARY BAND:
Manager (Band C), £40,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Permanent
HOURS OF WORK:
Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties. This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week, and will include work in evenings and on weekends and public holidays, as required
LOCATION:
A hybrid of home and office working from the ParalympicsGB London Office or Loughborough Office as agreed.
This role involves significant field-based activity and travel, including attendance at domestic and overseas events.
JOB PURPOSE
Demonstrating ParalympicsGB’s core values at all times, the Games Services Manager has responsibility for the design and delivery of key elements of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy and specific Games-related services and support whose outcomes will contribute positively to the fulfilment of ParalympicsGB’s vision, mission and objectives through:
1. Working closely with the Head of Sport, exemplary management of identified areas of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services strategy and associated programmes, people and partnerships
2. Excellence in delivery of identified core services including qualification and selection processes, accrediting the team, entering the team and managing team data
3. Provision of world class advice and support to all Paralympic sports which contributes positively to a best prepared team at each Paralympic Games
4. Provision of other input and support as a member of ParalympicsGB’s team support in the creation and delivery of an optimal Games-time environments
Games-time Role(s) All Games-time roles will be discussed and agreed for each Paralympic Games and will be dependent upon structure and delivery requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN DETAIL:
Sport Directorate
To support the on-going management of a cohesive and collaborative Sport Team environment which proactively embraces cross directorate / partnership working, additionally to:
- Project management of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy within the Sport Directorate
- Provide regular updates to the Head of Sport regarding the implementation of the ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy; identifying and communicating potential and actual risks in a timely manner
- Proactively identify and develop key strategic performance partnerships both within the UK and overseas to support delivery of organisational objectives
- Deputise for the Head of Sport in his / her absence at key meetings and activities on an agreed basis
- Support to the Director of Sport and Head of Sport in delivering identified organisational objectives
Games Services Strategy
Responsible for the management and effective delivery of identified elements of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy including:
- Management of team data and the development of ParalympicsGB Base, including budget management.
- Management of team qualification including performance and qualification tracking and reporting.
- Management of selecting the team including support to all Paralympic sports with selection policies and processes.
- Management of accrediting the team for the ParalympicsGB delegation, including collaboration with Games Operations in updating the Delegation Overview.
- Management of entering the team including sport entries and liaison with National Governing Bodies and the Organising Committee.
- Management of the Qualification and Selection Panel.
Team Development Strategy:
Provide support to the Director of Sport and the Head of Athlete Services for the following aspects of ParalympicsGB’s team development strategy:
- Support the design of the ParalympicsGB team development strategy and lead on elements of programme delivery
- Support the ParalympicsGB team Games recruitment project
- Lead the planning group for Team Development Programmes, including event and budget management
- Lead the Team Member’s Agreement Working Group, including collaborative work with our legal partners.
- Support delivery of the Team Leader Journey including workshops and induction programmes.
Miscellaneous:
- To work collaboratively with Paralympic sports, UK Sport, Home Country Sports Institutes, British Olympic Association and other partners to ensure coherence in positioning, approach and impact of the Games Services Strategy and Games-specific services and support
- To ensure effective processes of monitoring, evaluation and quality control, and the observation of key performance indicators across all responsibility areas
- To support colleagues within ParalympicsGB across all areas of the Championing Change strategy, as reasonably required by the Director of Sport
- To attend all meetings, workshops and seminars, whether internal or external, regional, national or overseas, which are reasonably deemed to be relevant to the fulfilment of the demands and responsibilities of the role
- To fulfil any other agreed duties as required by the Director of Sport and / or Head of Sport
VALUES
The British Paralympic Association is an organisation with unique responsibilities and roles. However, we will only achieve our ambitions by working with and through others, and by appreciation of where we fit within the wider sporting landscape.
This partnership working internally and externally is driven by three values: excellence, respect and integrity. More information will be shared with our new strategy later this year. You will therefore adhere to:
Excellence – Everything we do at ParalympicsGB reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support., we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better.
Respect – Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion and the value of our differences.
Integrity - We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do.
This job description and person specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Angelou Centre
With over 30 years in service of Black and racialised women and children
The Angelou Centre is a Black-led organisation based in Newcastle. We specialise in supporting Black and racialised women and children at risk of experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
We help women, children and young people recover after experiencing violence, abuse or unfair treatment.
We listen, we understand, and we never judge.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your reason for applying and how your past work experiences make you suitability for the role. Please find a full job description on our website - Careers - The Angelou Centre
Deadline: Monday 21st July
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.
This post is:
- subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
- subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for.
Role Overview
Contract: Full-time fixed term for 12 months,
with possibility of extension subject to funding
Salary: £28,355.60 to £30,812.60 (£15.58ph to £16.93ph)
Depending on experience and qualifications
Hours & Days 35 hours a week
Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm
Additional benefits 25 days paid holiday,
employer’s pension contribution of 6%,
enhanced maternity leave
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
This is a newly developed Careers Advisor role is funded by the North East Combined Authority and forms a core part of our strategy to improve employment outcomes for women from Black and racially minoritised communities who are not currently in work or education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified Careers Advisor to rebuild and lead an impactful careers service within the Angelou Centre.
Many of the women we support have English as an additional language and face multiple barriers to employment. They are survivors who are on a journey to rebuilding their independence and therefore may require additional training support with household budgeting, life skills or understanding the public transport system amongst other things. Your work will directly support women to take confident, supported steps into training, volunteering and work often for the first time in the UK.
This role combines direct client work with strategic development with support from the Senior Administrator. You’ll be responsible for managing individual development plans and setting SMART goals with our service users, building local opportunity networks, and helping to develop a robust data recording system to demonstrate outcomes and impact.
Our ideal candidate is someone who;
- Is passionate about empowering Black and racialised women into employment
- Has a strong working knowledge of local volunteering, training and employment opportunities
- Is interested in research and impact to support the growth of our Training, Wellbeing and Inclusion services
- Is compassionate, non-judgmental and committed to supporting survivors of domestic abuse
- Is confident and pro-active in advocating on behalf of our survivors and able to represent their needs when working with partner agencies
Key Responsibilities
Careers Support and Development Plans
- Deliver one-to-one and small group CIAG (Careers Information, Advice and Guidance) to support women into meaningful employment, volunteering or further learning.
- Develop and maintain individual development plans of up to 40 women at any given time, creating personalised career and life action plans and reviewing progress regularly.
- Motivate and empower women to engage with activities that build their confidence and increase employability
Local Knowledge and Opportunity Development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment, training, and volunteering opportunities across the North East.
- Develop relationships with local employers, training providers, and community organisations to create inclusive routes to work.
- Signpost clients to external agencies for additional support, such as skills-building or mental health support, where appropriate.
System Development and Data Collection
- Co-develop and maintain a robust case management and data tracking system to record outcomes, identify patterns, and highlight barriers.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with funding, GDPR and organisational requirements.
- Support the department in building evidence to demonstrate long-term impact.
Evaluation, Research and Sustainability
- Support internal reporting by providing accurate caseload updates, anonymised case studies, and emerging needs analysis.
- Contribute to grant applications, evaluations, and stakeholder updates with data and qualitative insights.
- Work with the Senior Administrator to identify trends and inform future departmental strategy.
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
- Experience providing career advice to adults, ideally those facing multiple and complex barriers.
- Proven ability to motivate and support individuals who may be disengaged, vulnerable or lacking in confidence
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to track casework and input data.
- Experience of providing 1-2-1 or group support
- Experience using action planning tools and setting achievable, client-led goals.
- Experience working collaboratively with other originations to provide wraparound support.
- Strong influencing skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Level 4–6 qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG).
- Strong understanding of employability challenges faced by Black and racially minoritised women, including language barriers, discrimination, and immigration restrictions.
- Excellent working knowledge of formal training, vocational training, and volunteering opportunities in the North East.
- Knowledge of developing and delivering Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools and mechanisms to support grant writing
Values & Approach
- Interested in learning about impact evaluation and research.
- Commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and feminist practice.
- Empathy, kindness, and cultural competence, with a commitment to supporting Black and racially minoritised women
- Ability to work flexibly and respond to crisis situations with a trauma-informed approach
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in the women’s, community, or voluntary sector.
- Ability to analyse data and contribute to outcome reporting.
- Experience contributing to or supporting funding proposals.
- Strong local professional networks.
- Experience in program/project management
- Experience in grant management and report
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Role
An exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
In this role you will lead the development of our educational hub making use of our unique setting and offerings of animal husbandry, gardening and therapeutic activities to support the learning experience and personal and social development of children and young people and community groups particularly for those experiencing educational disadvantages.
Main Purpose of the Job
To design, deliver and manage a structured education programme to schools, alternative education settings, youth organisations, volunteers and our wider community. To engage with the local community by providing outdoor learning opportunities and promote environmental awareness. To increase the outreach of our educational opportunities of Vauxhall City Farm to schools and organisations in Lambeth and targeted London Boroughs and to maintain strong working relationships with schools and partners.
Main Responsibilities
Programme Leadership and Delivery
· Promote, deliver and staff a range of educational programmes at Vauxhall City Farm focusing on farming, animal care, food production, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
· Create engaging, accessible programmes in line with the National Curriculum, with a focus on reaching under-represented groups and people with additional needs.
· Lead the facilitation of inclusive, interactive and engaging workshops.
· Design and conduct formative and summative assessments to measure the impact of educational programmes.
· Use assessments, data and feedback to measure the impact of education programmes. Prepare reports for funders, trustees, and partners.
· Create high quality educational resources to support on-site and outreach learning.
· Work across teams to enhance the educational interpretation across The Farm to support learning for a wide audience.
Staff Management
· Recruit, train, support and supervise education staff and freelance workers.
· Foster a culture of continuous professional development and excellence in teaching practice.
Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
· Design, develop and manage outreach programmes to schools and community organisations.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, educational institutions, and community groups in Lambeth and surrounding boroughs.
· Attend education-related meetings and forums, representing Vauxhall City Farm.
Administration and Operations
· Oversee the administration and logistics of all education programmes and outreach activities.
· Work with Senior Management Team to contribute to strategic direction.
· Develop and maintain systems to ensure efficient scheduling, delivery and tracking of all activities.
· Work closely with the Marketing team to promote educational programmes, events, and activities.
· Prepare and manage the Education budget.
· Identify relevant funding opportunities that align with the organisation's goals and projects, supporting the application and project development process.
Safeguarding and Compliance
· Ensure all activities follow Vauxhall City Farm’s policies and procedures, especially in relation to equal opportunities, health and safety, and child protection.
· Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety requirements for visiting groups are met and maintained to a high standard.
Other Duties
· Foster a culture of organisation wide learning.
· Work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
· Carry out other duties as required to support the wider work of Vauxhall City Farm.
Person Specification
Essential:
· Proven experience as an educator (minimum of 2 years)
· Experience of working with the 8-18+ year age groups.
· Understanding of diversity and the varied needs of children/young people and families.
· Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating educational programmes for children and/or young people.
· Experience of leading workshops or informal education sessions in outdoor, farm, or community settings.
· Experience of managing or supervising staff, freelance workers or volunteers.
· Experience of developing partnerships with schools and community organisations.
· Experience with programme evaluation and using data to demonstrate impact.
· Experience of managing bookings, administration and logistics for public programmes.
· The ability to communicate effectively in written materials as well as presentations, workshops and public-facing activities.
· Interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of all ages.
· Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· The ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense.
· Computer literate – with the ability to use basic software such as Word, Excel, Email etc.
Desirable:
· Teaching Qualification
· Forest School Leader Certification
· First Aid certification
· An enthusiasm for environmental conservation and sustainable development.
· Full Drivers Licence
Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to improving lives through our compassionate care and support services. Our fundraising efforts are at the heart of what we do and the Fundraising Analysis, Insight & Selections Team forms a vital part of the charity’s fundraising activities, driving the use of Insight to inform decisions and the way we communicate with our supporters.
As a Senior Data Insights Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing data analysis strategies in collaboration with our Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate and supporting the delivery of operational data reporting, providing analysis and insight to inform strategic decision-making.
You will be responsible for:
- Driving decision making through insights on several strategic projects.
- Developing an insight led decision making culture and structure.
- Leading the development of best practices techniques for data analysis, visualization, and storytelling.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requests and translating them into analytical solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance data capabilities within the business.
- Line managing and leading a team of 2 data analysts
Key Criteria:
- Established experience in a senior/lead analyst role with a solid track record of understanding of the production and role of data analysis in a business environment.
- Significant and demonstrable experience of implementing best practice analytics techniques and leading initiatives to enhance datasets, thereby improving insight capabilities.
- Experience of using insights to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Significant and demonstrable experience of model building.
- Strong communication and storytelling kills, with the communicate across a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent SQL, Power BI skills and understanding of requirements of compliance in a regulated environment.
- Line management experience would be an advantage.
Please see the full job description here
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Sunday 20th July 2025
Salary: Up to £50,000 + £3,500 LWA where applicable
Contract: 12 months FTC
Based: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to work from our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens occasionally.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Service Manager – Active Together
Active Together, Cherry Tree Court, Hull
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Service Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
Active Together is a multimodal prehabilitation and rehabilitation service that has been developed by world leading academics and practitioners at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Hallam University and funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Supporting the Head of Active Together, as our Services Manager – Active Together Hull your role will be to establish, implement, manage, and support the continuing improvement of the prehabilitation and rehabilitation service for cancer patients at the newly developed Active Together centre in Hull. Acting as the non-clinical lead, the role ensures the service is safe, effective, and aligned with the Active Together service design while delivering value for money for the charity.
In addition to overseeing service delivery, the post holder will be responsible for managing the facility itself, including offices, consultation rooms, and three gym studio spaces. The role provides line management of the Service Administrator and supporting the Lead Fitness Instructor, ensuring efficient operational support for the service. Additionally, the post holder will organise and manage the onboarding process for new Yorkshire Cancer Research colleagues, ensuring a smooth transition into the service.
The role involves close collaboration with Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) clinical staff, working alongside the Service Clinical Lead to ensure an integrated approach to prehabilitation and rehabilitation for cancer patients.
Specifically, you will:
Leadership & Service Management
· Oversee the launch and ongoing management of the Active Together prehabilitation and rehabilitation service in Hull, ensuring smooth implementation and continuous improvement.
· Work closely with HUTH clinical staff, fostering strong collaborative relationships to ensure effective patient pathways.
· Partner with the Service Clinical Lead to maintain alignment between clinical and non-clinical aspects of the service.
· Lead collaborative working across the service delivery team, maximising colleagues' skills, ensuring clear direction, and maintaining high-quality processes.
· Collaborate with the Digital Teams at Yorkshire Cancer Research and at HUTH to manage and develop IT systems that support the safe and effective delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the service, including telephony, hardware, and software.
Line Management & Administrative Leadership
· Provide line management of the Service Administrator and any other administrative support colleagues, ensuring clarity in responsibilities and professional growth.
· Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, set clear objectives, and support colleagues in achieving their goals.
· Ensure efficient administrative support, covering scheduling, patient coordination, and facility management.
· Promote a positive and collaborative working culture within the administrative team and broader colleagues working in the service for Yorkshire Cancer Research and HUTH.
· Ensure that all charity policies, standards and operating procedures are communicated effectively to all members of your team and are maintained and followed consistently.
Onboarding & colleagues Integration
· Ensure that all equipment is available to be able to operate the Active Together Hull Service environment
· Working closely with HR to organise and manage the onboarding process for new Yorkshire Cancer Research colleagues, ensuring a seamless transition into the service.
· Provide structured induction, ensuring new colleagues understand the service model, policies, and operational procedures.
Evidence, Research, and Development
· Oversee data generation to support service evaluation and research.
· Ensure all service-related data is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
· Gather patient experience insights in Hull through PPI work, patient satisfaction questionnaires, and qualitative evaluations, feeding into service improvement initiatives.
Facility Management
· Oversee day-to-day operations of the Active Together Centre, ensuring optimal use of offices, consultation rooms, and gym spaces.
· Ensure facility safety, compliance, and upkeep, liaising with building management as needed.
· Manage procurement and maintenance of essential equipment and resources to support service delivery.
· Lead on the management of contractors and service providers (including but not limited to, shredding, printing, office greenery).
Other duties
· Provide cover as required across the team to cover annual leave, sickness absence and training
· Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal and manage the rota for First Aid and Fire Marshal cover
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To have comprehensive professional experience.
· To have previously proactively worked to advance skills through continued professional development relevant to the role and level.
· To have experience of leading a team.
· To have experience of developing and streamlining operational and administrative processes and procedures.
· To have experience of working in a role where organisational skills are essential and there is a requirement to work autonomously and as part of various teams across an organisation.
· The ability to be both, reactive, when required, and strong ability to plan.
· To be able to follow procedures in emergencies be proactive, with the ability to react to evolving situations positively and calmly.
· The willingness to travel across the Yorkshire Region.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 21 July 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager
Location: Bradford, office based
Part-Time 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 20th July 2025
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Are you a dynamic finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership and analytical skills can shine? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As our Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and operational excellence of our organisation. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll lead a dedicated team, manage key financial operations, and drive continuous improvement across our finance functions.
This is more than just a numbers job, it’s an opportunity to influence strategy, support community-focused projects, and be a trusted partner to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee income, sales, and purchase ledger functions
- Manage credit control and ensure robust financial governance
- Support retail and community project strategies with financial insight
- Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with financial protocols
- Oversee Gift Aid schemes and taxation processes
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and trend analysis
- Partner with managers to develop and evaluate new initiatives
- Mentor and develop finance team members
About You
You’re a confident, detail-oriented finance leader with a passion for accuracy and improvement. You bring a collaborative spirit, a sharp analytical mind, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Essential:
- 3+ years’ experience managing teams, ideally in Finance
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage complex financial structures
Desirable:
- Degree level, AAT or equivalent qualification
- Working towards a CCAB qualification
- Experience in charity, voluntary, or retail sectors
- Familiarity with audit processes and stakeholder engagement
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference
- Work in a supportive, high-performance culture
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborate with passionate, purpose-led colleagues
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.
Key Dates & Additional Info
- Closing Date: Sunday, 20th July 2025
- Interviews: Thursday 24th July 2025 or Friday 25th July 2025
About the SVP
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) has been a beacon of hope since 1844, part of a vibrant international Christian movement working in 153 countries. We are dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by offering practical, person-to-person support to those in need. Our mission is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect - serving anyone, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background.
Join us in making a real difference - your skills could help transform lives.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for St Vincent de Paul Society, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, we celebrate and value people of all faiths or none - diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.
Please note: If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early if we receive a high volume of interest.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation,
our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Regional Operations Manager for our centres in South London (Walworth, Kennington and Brixton) along with our centres in Southampton and Brighton.
As a Regional Operations Manager you will line manage the Centre Leaders in your region to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the cluster, and that targets are monitored and met.
And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
The role at a glance
Conract:
This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date:
September 2025 (or as otherwise agreed)
Working hours:
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home.
Location
The role would be based at one of our centres in the South London and South Coast cluster:
South London: Walworth, Kennington, Brixton
South coast: Southampton, Brighton
Regular travel to all centres in the region will be required.
Application deadline: 9am Monday 4th August 2025
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a skilled communicator who wants to make a difference?
Do you have a background in communications or marketing, with a focus on fundraising?
We have a vacancy in our Northern Ireland team for a Media & Communications Manager (fixed one-year contract). We're looking for someone to roll-out the delivery of our communications strategy in Northern Ireland, in order to see more people across the country respond to God's call to love our global neighbours.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to use their experience, passion and ability to ensure that our life-changing work engages the widest possible audience across Northern Ireland.
Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency and has been working around the world for more than 50 years. We partner through the church and other locally-based organisations to respond to where the need is greatest, helping communities to lift themselves out of poverty.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working. You will be required to work from the Belfast office at least 1 day a week with the option to work remotely on other days.
Contract: This is a full time (35 hours per week) permanent contract. The full time salary is £43,988 per annum.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Trusts and Foundations income stream at Global Canopy, bringing exemplary relationship management and stewardship strategies to continue establishing the programme for long-term impact. This role will also nurture a small but successful team, supporting them to reach in-year and future income targets.
You will contribute to a culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will come to work with a sense of urgent mission, but one balanced by emotional intelligence. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.
Key Responsibilities
As a confident and energetic member of Global Canopy’s Development team, you will:
- Oversee the delivery of our Trusts and Foundations programme, shaping plans to ensure outstanding donor engagement and stewardship, future income growth and the delivery of our mission for forests, people and nature
- Personally manage a portfolio of prospects and existing funders at the six- and seven-figure level, inspiring them to give for the first time and continue or increase their giving
- Support the Trusts/Foundations fundraising team to develop a continuous pipeline of unrestricted and restricted funding opportunities
- Working alone and in partnership with other team members, develop high-quality tailored communications, including cases for support, bespoke proposals, concept notes and donor reports that demonstrate Global Canopy’s impact
- Engage and build relationships with peer and partner organisations to identify and explore opportunities for partnership funding applications
- Represent the voice of fundraising on strategic internal Boards and Working Groups, ensuring excellent communication flow between them and the Development team
- Collaborate effectively across the organisation at all levels, operating as a supportive and reliable fundraising colleague
- Work with colleagues across programmes, communications, operations and finance to shape annual plans and budgets
- Leverage your understanding of market trends to adapt our approach to fundraising and donor engagement
- Effectively manage a high performing Trusts/Foundations team providing clear objectives, supervision and support to enable them to thrive in their roles
- Ensure your and the team’s work is fully compliant with both our own policies and the latest charity legislation and standards of practice
- Ensure that our CRM (Salesforce) is used effectively, kept up to date and accurately maintained with prospect and donor information
- With the Director of Income and Philanthropy Lead, contribute to the effective management of the Development team as a whole and a strong organisational fundraising culture
- Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Income
Skills and Experience
Successful candidates will:
- Have a proven track record of having identified, cultivated and secured six- and seven-figure funding partnerships with trusts/foundations
- Have proven experience of building relationships of trust, working collaboratively and in close partnership with internal stakeholders to deliver joint outcomes
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident in synthesising complex information for external-facing, donor-friendly communication and talking with funders, prospects and stakeholders
- Be adept in negotiating in complex environments with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Be skilled in adapting your style of management to meet individual needs and provide support to team members in achieving their professional and developmental goals
- Be familiar with the Fundraising Code of Practice and/or other relevant fundraising best practice frameworks
- Have excellent relationship management skills and high emotional intelligence
- Have strong financial literacy, including budgeting and financial reporting
- Be able to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and demands
- Have experience in working in the forests, nature and/or climate sectors, preferably in a global context
- Familiarity with the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation and/or the nexus between human rights and nature-related issues would also be beneficial
Essential Behavioural Competencies
- Proactive and agile, seeking opportunities to grow income in a dynamic and creative environment
- Passionate about demonstrating how funders can contribute to ending deforestation, an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights
- Enthusiasm and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and capitalise on new opportunities
- Effective and positive team-player with a strong preference for collaboration
Benefits
Salary
£55k-65k full time equivalent
This role sits within Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.
Nature of contract
Full time / Permanent. We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Base
Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place.
Holidays
36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension
Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan
Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Group Life Assurance
Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary
Group Income Protection
Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).
Employee Assistance Programme
Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other
Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting Salary: £34,629 - £37,868 (pro rata) This is the full-time amount, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Working from home.
The successful candidate must be able to travel widely around the area covered
Hours: Part time 3 days per week (21 hours per week)
Job Profile
CAFOD’s work in the Catholic community of England and Wales is to inspire and resource Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission to overcome poverty and injustice in partnership with CAFOD.
The main purpose of this role is to inspire and increase the participation in CAFOD’s work of Catholic parishes, schools and the broader Catholic community within the Portsmouth Diocese. CPCs are accountable for delivering CAFOD’s annual participation plans locally across England and Wales. As well as growing the number of parishes and schools participating to address global poverty and express solidarity with our global family, we aim to increase the breadth of their engagement, participation.
This will be accomplished partly by the recruitment and support of a team of committed, inspired and well-resourced volunteers working in parish and school communities to enable and equip Catholics to give, act and pray. The work will also involve meeting important church-based stakeholders, advisers and networks within the diocese to build fruitful and positive relationships.
The post reports to the Community Participation Manager for the East Region (The dioceses of Portsmouth, Arundel and Brighton, Southwark, Brentwood, East Anglia, Westminster, Northampton, Nottingham, Hallam, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hexham & Newcastle)
The Community Participation Coordinator (CPC) is part of a regional team working across a group of dioceses and whilst having a primary focus on one diocese, is responsible for the results of the regional team plans in relation parishioner and school participation and volunteer recruitment and retention.
The role will be home based, although the post holder will be mobile and flexible to meet volunteers, clergy and other stakeholders and contribute at events as required.
The role requires a willingness to be adaptable to support the work of the regional team, deploying skills, knowledge and at times activity in other parts of the regional team area. This is likely to require some additional travel (which would be reimbursed by CAFOD). The post also requires weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu (toil) can be claimed.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering participation plans
- Share accountability for delivery of annual participation plans for the region (a group of dioceses) with a primary focus on one diocese, and for fundraising, education, campaigns, and other targets, as delineated by the participation plan for the region. It is usually anticipated that the role will have an 80% focus on parish communities and a 20% focus on school communities
- Contribute to the development and delivery of a regional plan across a number of dioceses in support of the annual participation plans and appropriate for local contexts
- Achieve targets for increasing parishioner and children & young people participation primarily through recruitment and retention of volunteers and working with clergy, religious, diocesan and parish advisers and administrators etc.
- Monitor and share information around community participation and recruitment, activity, development and retention of volunteers
- Closely monitor parish participation activity
Managing volunteers
- Be the local volunteer manager in a specific diocese or dioceses
- Hold the relationship with, and coordinate the work of, a number of volunteers in order to achieve the annual participation plan in the region
- Contribute to increasing the number and activity of parish and school volunteers and volunteer co-ordinators in line with the regional team plan
- Contribute to development of volunteering opportunities and volunteer leadership
- Match the offers, skills, experiences and expectations of volunteers with opportunities and needs in relation to CAFOD’s plans for parishioners and children & young people
- Ensure each volunteer is appropriately inducted, briefed, trained and resourced
- Increase and ensure volunteer retention through induction, support, affirmation and effective management of the volunteer throughout their involvement with CAFOD
- Organize and promote volunteer meetings and training opportunities to be delivered either by national programme teams or self or members of her/his regional team
- Ensure volunteer records are accurate and up to date on the database.
Managing relationships
- Build and maintain key relationships including with priests, advisers, school staff and others within a diocese as determined in the regional plan. Be point of contact with the local Bishop.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with diocesan communications officers and press and be a point of contact for local broadcast and print media, to increase opportunities for Catholics to hear about CAFOD’s work, working with and through media volunteers where possible.
All staff are expected:
- To attend and contribute to regular Team, Group and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings
- To participate in training and other activities as requested by the line manager
- To work as a supportive member of the team, providing cover for and training of other team members and volunteers as required
- To be accountable for the achievement of objectives set by the line manager
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Person Specification
Understanding our context
- A Understanding Catholic identity: detailed and sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and an ability to work effectively within it; especially an understanding of parish community life
- B Understanding CAFOD: understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve.
- C Understanding international development: have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities
Working together
- D Managing ourselves: Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to develop personal relationships quickly and to inspire and convince others. Ability to be self-motivated and able to work in isolation at times.
- E Working with others: builds positive and fruitful partnerships particularly with volunteers; works effectively as part of a regional team to ensure sharing of good practice and shared workload; being willing and able to help other team members and be helped to achieve delivery of a regional team plan
- F Communicating: can communicate strongly CAFOD’s vision for community participation and volunteer partnership; share knowledge and information across CAFOD
- G Looking outwards: Collaborates with partners, supporters and donors to achieve the best balance between their objectives and CAFOD’s Mission
Making change happen
- H Managing resources: confident with analysing and using data for planning, monitoring and reporting: Proven planning, time-management and organisational skills
- I Achieving results: Ability and willingness to focus on achieving results, especially for the delivery of shared regional plans for community participation and income growth
- J Managing our performance: Ability and willingness to work to targets and achieve results
- K Taking the lead: Motivates others to get things done
Job-specific competencies
- A demonstrable commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and relationships to successfully achieve objectives eg with clergy, stakeholders and a wide variety of volunteers.
- Experience of managing volunteers including recruitment, retention, deployment and celebration.
Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits
Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.