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Team: Human Resources
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £53,736.33 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our HR Business Partner:
- Provides strategic people leadership and a high-quality business partnering service to designated areas of the charity
- Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, using data-driven insights to identify workforce trends, opportunities and risks, providing expert advice on workforce planning, organisational design & development, change management, employee engagement, talent management, succession planning and organisational effectiveness
- Ensure critical organisational design changes driven by the customer directorate is supported through from business case to change implementation
- Work collaboratively with teams across the People & Culture Directorate, the HR Business Partner provides insight and direction to ensure people initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and workforce needs
About the Human Resources team:
- We’re a focused, hardworking and supportive team that cares deeply about people and creating a positive place to work
- Bringing together expertise across Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR Systems and People Operations, we deliver a seamless, high-quality people service
- If you’re looking for a team where you’ll feel welcomed, valued and empowered to make a real impact, you’ll find it here.
What we’re looking for in our HR Business Partner:
- Significant experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role within a complex organisation
- Experience supporting and leading organisational redesign, restructures and large-scale change programmes
- Excellent influencing, negotiating and coaching skills, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where appropriate
- Understanding of employee engagement, culture development, leadership effectiveness and inclusion practices
- Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, with sound judgement and a proactive approach
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead discussions, workshops and organisational development interventions
What we can offer you:
- A contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options
- Access to discounted pet insurance to support your pet’s health and wellbeing
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 July 2026
Interview date: TBC
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening questions
- competency based interview
Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.
With an annual income of £3 million and a headcount of 68 employees, we have ambitious plans to double our income between 2025 and 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.
Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join Cerebra, as we are preparing to launch our new strategy and brand. The COO is a vital leadership role that will support the drive towards even greater impact for children and families across the UK.
Our Services
Sleep Advice Service
Cerebra understands that if you have a child that doesn’t sleep, the whole family suffers. Many children with neurological conditions suffer from disrupted sleep. Our sleep advice service provides bespoke advice and support so that everyone can get a good night’s sleep.
Legal Rights Service
Our Legal Rights Service provides help and support to families of children with neurological conditions when they are faced with barriers and difficulties in accessing statutory support services they are entitled to. The service provides information on their legal entitlements.
Book and Toy Library Service
Our specialist postal lending library contains a wide range of books for both adults and children, plus a selection of sensory toys specifically chosen for children with a neurological condition.
Innovation and Product Design Service
Our Innovation Service designs and builds bespoke products that cater to the specific needs of children with neurological conditions. The aim of the service is to make products that are desirable and exciting, therefore promoting social inclusion, peer acceptance and enabling children to participate in everyday activities that are so often close to them.
Information Products
Cerebra publishes different information products to help families with a child with a neurological condition. Our information products offer comprehensive, up-to-date support and research-driven strategies to assist families with a wide range of issues.
Buzgi and Toy Adaptation Service
Cerebra designs and builds bespoke assistive equipment for disabled children, this includes creating custom mobility aids, switch‑adapted toys, and other innovative solutions to help children access play, learning, and independence.
The Bugzi - a mini powered wheelchair for children offers many children their first experience of independent mobility. It uses either a joystick or switches and adaptable seating for complex needs, and helps develop spatial awareness, confidence, and early mobility skills. The Bugzi is available through a national loan scheme.
Additionally, we operate commercial services (including a web shop) to supplement our income to support children and their families.
Our services are provided to families free of charge.
Job Title:
Chief Operating Officer
Reports To:
Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports:
3 senior managers (Finance (headcount of 3), HR (headcount of 1), IT (headcount of 5))
Purpose of the Role:
The Chief Operating Officer will play a vital role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Leadership Team to deliver Cerebra’s vision and ambitious strategic aims. The Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management across key areas within Cerebra including:
- Operational Systems
- Governance
- Compliance
- Finance and Growth
This is a pivotal executive leadership role, responsible for driving organisational performance, sustainability and growth. The COO will translate Cerebra’s strategic ambitions into effective operational delivery, ensuring robust governance, financial stewardship and a high-performing, values-led culture.
As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the COO will lead core operational services and commercial activity, enabling the charity to maximise impact and generate sustainable income in support of its charitable objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and Board to deliver strategic priorities, growth and long-term sustainability
- Collaboration with the Director’s Group to ensure strategic alignment across the charity. The Director’s Group consists of:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications
Director of Research and Support Services
- Provide expert advice on finance, operations, commercial performance and organisational risk
- Lead organisational planning, business continuity, and operational resilience
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and inclusion
Finance, Commercial & Sustainability
- Lead financial strategy, planning and performance, ensuring long-term sustainability
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial controls
- Lead and develop Cerebra’s strategy for commercial income , ensuring alignment with charitable objectives
- Support funding growth through strong financial insight and business case development
- Ensure robust financial governance, audit and compliance
Operations & Infrastructure
- Lead and strengthen operational functions including HR, IT, governance and administration
- Ensure effective systems, processes and infrastructure that enable growth, efficiency and impact
- Oversee procurement, contracts, facilities, and organisational compliance
- Drive innovation and value for money across operations
People & Culture
- Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
- Oversee HR strategy, workforce planning and leadership development
- Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice
- Promote wellbeing, engagement and organisational effectiveness
Digital & Technology
- Provide strategic oversight of IT, data and digital development
- Ensure systems are secure, resilient and aligned to organisational needs
- Leverage data and technology to improve insight, decision-making and organisational impact
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure effective governance frameworks, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Support the CEO and Board with high-quality reporting and strategic insight
- Lead safeguarding, data protection and organisational risk strategy
- Drive a strong culture of accountability and ethical practice
Leadership & Management
- Lead and develop a small senior team across finance, HR and IT
- Build capability, strengthen performance, and embed a collaborative culture
- Model Cerebra’s values and leadership behaviours
Key Attributes
- Strategic and commercially minded leader with strong operational delivery experience
- Strong financial leadership and business acumen
- Proven track record of driving income growth, sustainability and organisational performance
- Skilled in governance, risk and stakeholder engagement
Please see attached job description for the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Location: Sheffield
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Salary: £45,721.96 to £60,963.64 per annum
Hours and basis: Full Time 37.5 hours per week / Permanent position
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is looking for an ambitious and inspiring fundraising leader to join us as Head of Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive high-value fundraising strategies that directly transform the lives of children and families.
About the role
In this pivotal leadership role, you will lead and grow our philanthropy and trusts income streams, developing and delivering a long-term strategy that drives sustainable income growth and meaningful impact.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, clinicians and colleagues across the Charity and NHS Trust to bring compelling, high-impact projects to life, engaging new supporters and strengthening relationships with our existing donors.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a strategic plan for philanthropy, trusts and foundations fundraising
- Secure significant gifts and long-term partnerships from major donors and funders
- Personally manage a portfolio of high-value prospects and supporters
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of funding opportunities
- Oversee compelling cases for support, proposals and grant applications
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing fundraising team
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify impactful funding opportunities
About you
We’re looking for a collaborative and driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing high-value gifts (ideally six-figure+).
You will bring:
- Strong experience in major donor and trust fundraising
- Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills
- Strategic thinking and a results-driven approach
- Experience leading and motivating high-performing teams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling funding propositions
- A proactive, creative mindset with strong organisational and analytical skills
For further details please read the full job description which outlines behaviours and qualities we are looking for along with skills and experience.
Why join us?
At Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, you’ll be part of a passionate, ambitious team committed to making a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to work on inspiring projects, build meaningful relationships, and shape the future of philanthropy which supports the Sheffield Children’s Hospital to enable healthier futures for children and young people.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today with your CV and a covering letter.
Initial closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 - 9am
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you directly. We thank you for your interest in joining Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
Agencies: We are not accepting unsolicited agency contact or applications for this role. Any CVs submitted by agencies without prior agreement will not be considered.
We support Sheffield Children’s to deliver life-changing care, comfort and new ideas to create healthier futures for children and young people.

Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Stewardship’s customer operations. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering operational excellence across our primary platforms, ensuring that the systems, processes and controls supporting our services are effective, scalable and aligned with our mission.
This dynamic and strategic role offers a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about serving our organisation’s Christian mission. As the leader in this role, you will have proven ability to drive operational efficiency and implement best practice. You will prize quality and attention to detail, and innovation, focusing on growing the Kingdom of God through operational efficiency and excellence.
Occupational Requirement (OR)
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role covers our Senior Social Media Officer’s maternity leave and takes full ownership of our social media strategy and execution across all platforms. This is a highly autonomous role requiring strategic thinking, creative leadership and strong analytical skills.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied working environment and be full of creative ideas. You’ll be as happy filming and editing engaging videos, as you are leading content planning or campaign delivery. You’ll be adept at making short, snappy videos for Instagram and longer form content for LinkedIn. You’ll have an eye for design and be confident on Canva.
You’ll be confident making independent decisions, managing multiple projects simultaneously and know how to unearth stories that bring our mission to life. A collaborative approach will be at the heart of how you work as you help position Chefs in Schools as an innovative changemaker in school food.
What else do you need to know?
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway.
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
● Develop and implement quarterly social media content planning aligned to organisational priorities, ensuring strategic forward-planning across all platforms
● Lead audience and sector-wide research to reach a diverse follower base through targeted content and share best practice across the charity
● Develop platform-specific strategies for underutilised channels, making data-driven recommendations about platform investment
● Create exciting, constantly evolving content across videos, graphics and copy that drives specific actions and conversions
● Maintain and develop brand consistency standards and content frameworks across all organisational social media channels
● Manage regular creative brainstorms to build a bank of content ideas and champion creative innovation
● Plan, pitch and deliver social media campaigns and organisational content programmes end-to-end, from concept through to launch and beyond — including production coordination, communications planning and stakeholder management
● Lead photoshoot planning and content production end-to-end, managing external agencies and professional photographers where required
● Plan and manage school visits strategically to maximise content output, coordinating permissions, logistics and team involvement and building ongoing relationships with school kitchen teams
● Develop briefs and guidance to empower wider team members to gather suitable content when needed
● Lead conversations on social channels, proactively sharing sector news with organisational commentary to position us as a thought leader, and build and maintain strategic relationships with relevant networks, schools, chefs, partners and influencers
● Plan, pitch and create strategic content to maximise partnerships, patrons and ambassadors, proactively identifying opportunities and ensuring prominent placement on our platforms
● Deliver analytics with strategic insights and recommendations, tracking meaningful KPIs including conversions, target audience growth and actions taken
● Use data to optimise strategy and prove return on investment, setting targets and deadlines for performance improvement based on insights
● Champion diversity, equality and inclusion in all social media content, and work collaboratively with the wider communications team sharing expertise on brand standards and best practice
Essential skills & experience:
• Demonstrable experience leading social media strategy and delivery across multiple platforms
• Proven ability to plan and deliver campaigns end-to-end with minimal oversight
• Strong creative skills with ability to produce engaging content across formats (video, graphics, copy)
• Strategic thinker who links social media activity to organisational goals
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Confident working autonomously and making independent judgements
• Experience using analytics to drive strategy and demonstrate impact
• Solutions-focused approach with proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
• Belief in our mission to improve children’s health through better food and food education in schools
Desirable skills & experience:
• Experience in the charity or public sector
• Knowledge of school food, education or public health sectors
• Experience managing relationships with external agencies or freelancers
• Understanding of brand development and consistency frameworks
• Experience using social media scheduling and management tools
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



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Deputy Service Manager
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Romford, please note that this location does not have step free access
Salary: £34,400
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota varying between 08:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including weekends and bank holidays so flexibility will be required. You will also take part in our out of hours on call service for managers.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Service Manager to join our service based in Romford . Our service is a Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP) based in Havering. You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. In this role, you will support in leading the team by providing overall leadership to the service and line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to our residents.
You will also support some day-to-day team responsibilities, including providing tailored support directly to residents. As a Manager, you will help drive service outcomes in line with contractual requirements, ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma‑ and psychologically informed environment. You will work collaboratively with the team, wider services, and external partners to ensure the service runs smoothly. We’re looking for a solution‑focused individual with experience in similar service environments, who can create a safe space for individuals to learn and grow, while continuing to embed trauma‑informed and psychologically informed practice that puts people and communities at the forefront. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development
- Encourage productivity, engagement, and wellbeing of the team through regular check-ins, training, meetings, and supervisions.
- Support with day to day tasks within the service such as direct support to residents and supporting the team to deliver the best possible outcomes with their residents.
- Ensure Risk Management processes and policies are followed within the service.
- Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
- Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
- Financial Management of service budget with cost saving mechanisms.
About You
We're seeking someone who has a genuine passion for making a difference to lives, and helping to create safer communities for all. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will experience of direct line management responsibility for the frontline care and support staff at your service. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
- Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service
- Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Head of Learning and Development
Help shape the future of learning at Prospect Hospice
At Prospect Hospice, we believe that investing in our people is key to delivering exceptional care for patients and families. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Learning and Development to lead our learning, education and organisational development agenda and help create a culture where everyone can thrive.
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership for learning and development across the hospice, ensuring our staff and volunteers have the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver outstanding palliative and end-of-life care.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce capability, leadership development and organisational culture at a time when the hospice sector continues to evolve and innovate.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some flexible working considered)
What is the role?
Reporting to the Director of People, you will lead the development and delivery of our Learning and Development strategy, ensuring it aligns with our organisational priorities and values.
You will:
· Lead learning, education and organisational development initiatives across the hospice.
· Develop leadership and management capability at all levels.
· Oversee mandatory training, compliance and workforce development programmes.
· Work closely with clinical leaders to support education, competency development and best practice.
· Drive a culture of continuous learning, engagement and improvement.
· Build strong partnerships with external organisations, including healthcare and education providers.
· Lead and develop a passionate and dedicated Learning and Development team.
About you
You will be a strategic and collaborative leader with significant experience of leading learning, development, education or organisational development functions.
You will bring:
· Experience of developing and implementing organisation-wide learning strategies.
· A strong understanding of leadership development, organisational development and workforce capability.
· Experience of leading teams and managing budgets.
· Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
· A passion for developing people and creating inclusive, high-performing cultures.
Experience within healthcare, hospice, charity or public sector settings would be advantageous.
Please see the job description for full details and person specification.
Why join us?
At Prospect Hospice, you'll be part of a compassionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where colleagues are empowered to grow, innovate and deliver exceptional care. We offer:
· A meaningful role where you work truly makes a difference
· 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
· Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
· Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, discounts including Blue Light Card
· Opportunities for learning and development
· Supportive, values-driven culture
· Flexible working options (where possible)
· Free parking on-site
Join us and help shape the future of learning and development for our people, our volunteers and the communities we serve.
How to apply
To apply, please complete your application via the green “Apply” button
Interviews will be held on 9 July 2026
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate, bilingual community leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of Latin Americans and other migrant communities in the UK?
At Latin American House (LAH), culture is not just what we do, it is who we are. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a vibrant and innovative programme that puts community voices, creativity, and cultural pride at its heart.
About us
LAH is a community-led charity driven by and for Latin Americans in the UK. For decades, we have been supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants, championing their rights, wellbeing, and inclusion. We are a small, close-knit team with big ambitions, and everything we do is rooted in the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Our work takes place across London and at our community centre in Kilburn, North West London.
About the role
This is an exciting new post that will give you the space and support to grow our Communities & Culture offer, from cultural festivals and participatory arts to community gatherings and creative workshops. You will work alongside artists, community groups, and partners to build something truly meaningful, while also playing a key role in LAH's wider organisational development.
What we are looking for
You will be bilingual in Spanish and English, with a strong understanding of the experiences, challenges and strengths of Latin American communities in the UK. You will bring experience of leading community or cultural projects or intiiatives, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to social inclusion and equity.
What we offer
In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, a generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days pro rata, NCVO programme management training and deelopment opportunities in safeguarding and fundraising, and employer pension contributions through NEST.
If you have strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills, alongside a passion for community development and cultural participation, we would love to hear from you!
We are particularly encouraging applications from people with lived experience of migration, and welcome applications from racialised, disabled, working class and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.
We aim to contribute to the integration, social inclusion and wellbeing of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At United for Global Mental Health, we are working towards a world where mental health support is accessible to everyone, everywhere – free from stigma and without restriction.
We are a small but highly influential organisation of around 20 passionate, diverse and expert individuals, and have a culture of creating the space and opportunities for them to lead their areas of expertise. Our strength lies in collaboration, internally and externally, and in our ability to turn insight into action. Kindness is our unofficial ethos.
The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of UnitedGMH. Reporting to the boards of UnitedGMH and the American Friends of United for Global Mental Health (AFUGMH), the CEO will set strategic direction, oversee delivery, and act as the organisation’s primary ambassador.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
- Lead in conjunction with the organisation’s senior staff the refinement and delivery of our global organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Guide the organisation through periods of change, including strategy refresh and transformation.
- Draw on sector insight to ensure UnitedGMH remains at the forefront of global mental health advocacy.
Governance & Board Relationship
- Work closely with the boards of UnitedGMH and AFUGMH to ensure effective governance and decision-making.
- Oversee the preparation and sign-off of board papers; present regularly to the boards.
- Identify, recommend and support the recruitment of new members of both boards.
- Advise the boards on significant strategic decisions, including potential partnerships and organisational change.
Organisational Leadership
- Lead, support and inspire a high-performing and global team of approximately 20 staff.
- Where needed, oversee and support the delivery of multiple projects and programmes aligned with strategic priorities, in conjunction with the project leads.
- Foster a collaborative, kind, inclusive and values-driven culture that walks the talk on mental health.
External Engagement & Influence
- Represent the organisation with external partners, funders, policymakers and the wider sector.
- Build and manage relationships with key donors.
- Strengthen and expand strategic partnerships globally.
- Champion the organisation’s mission and influence key stakeholders in different regions across the world.
- Act as the organisation’s global spokesperson and support staff in building their profile as spokespeople for the organisation.
Finance & Organisational Planning
- Identify and agree organisational objectives, develop strategic and operational plans, and lead their implementation with a high level of autonomy, while reporting to the boards.
- Oversee organisational planning, budgeting, prioritisation and resource allocation to ensure delivery against strategic goals.
- Ensure the organisation has sufficient and sustainable funding to deliver against agreed budgets and strategic priorities.
- Maintain strong financial oversight and accountability, ensuring the organisation operates within budget and delivers across all agreed objectives.
- Monitor organisational performance against agreed deliverables, evaluating outcomes and adjusting plans where necessary to mitigate risk or adverse consequences.
- Ensure robust financial management, operational planning, and effective use of organisational resources across multiple programmes and projects.
- Bring together and oversee complex, cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time.
- Delegate effectively through senior leadership and management structures, maintaining a medium- and long-term strategic focus.
Fundraising & External Income Generation
- Lead and support organisational fundraising strategy to secure sustainable and diversified income streams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, strategic partners and philanthropic stakeholders.
- Successfully secure and oversee fundraising contributions to meet a target set annually with the boards.
- Work with the boards and senior leadership team to identify new funding opportunities and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
- Ensure fundraising activities align with the organisation’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Represent the organisation externally to enhance visibility, influence and support for UnitedGMH’s work globally.
Risk, Compliance & Accountability
- Ensure strong organisational governance, compliance and risk management.
- Proactively identify and escalate policy breaches or serious incidents.
- Oversee finance, HR and operations functions in accordance with UK employment policies, and UK and US charity regulations.
- Act as the primary point of accountability to the boards and relevant regulatory bodies (including the Charity Commission and US authorities).
- Take responsibility for organisational risks, decisions and outcomes.
Our Dream CEO
As a team, we came together to discuss what qualities we are hoping for in a new CEO and leader. We’d love applications from candidates who see themselves in the team’s descriptions below.
Our dream CEO…
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shows kindness towards all partners regardless of seniority, institution or country.
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continues to uphold and protect the organisational transparency the team values.
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is a heart- and mind-led fundraiser – treating donors like people and not merely a source of income.
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provides space for team members to lead in their areas, but also supports / acts as a sounding board when needed.
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knows how to strategically place mental health in uncommon spaces.
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is happy to be approached by, and communicate with, team members from all seniority levels across the team.
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is someone who understands what it is to manage a remote organisation, and is interested in making UnitedGMH the best workplace it can be.
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is someone who can think a few steps ahead, identify trends, and interpret these for what this means for the organisation.
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has a solid understanding of, and proven experience in, managing the ´backbone´ functions of an organisation (budgeting, risk management, governance etc).
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has an understanding of UN systems, global health and international development.
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appreciates and champions the value that lived experience and people from the global majority bring to the mental health advocacy space.
Please download and review the Job Pack for full details of the role.
Unfortunately, we are not able to recruit team members in the following countries/regions: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (specifically the occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya), Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel as an Employer of Record.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, outlining how you meet the responsibilities and candidate profile, and a CV, via the Charity Job site. Please note, we can only accept applications via Charity Job.
Interviews:
Interviews will take place remotely. There will be 2 interview rounds, and candidates shortlisted for the second interview will be invited to meet members of our wider team.
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At The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, every donation helps fund life-saving research, world-leading treatment and better care for people affected by cancer. We’re looking for a Supporter Services Team Leader to help make sure every donation, every supporter record and all internal fulfilment is handled with accuracy, care and efficiency.
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious charity to play a key role in the operations team behind our fundraising success. You’ll lead a small team of operations staff, improve processes, support colleagues across fundraising, and help ensure our supporters receive the excellent experience they deserve.
This is a full-time role based at our Chelsea office, with occasional travel to Sutton. The working pattern for this role is 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home, helping to balance team collaboration with focused time for reporting, data quality work and process improvement.
What makes this role exciting
This is more than a processing role. It’s an opportunity to:
- Manage and develop people
- Improve systems and ways of working
- Contribute to data quality
- Be part of a supportive, ambitious team
- Play a meaningful role in a charity making a real difference to cancer patients and their families
What you’ll be doing
As our Supporter Services Team Leader, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the team and help deliver a high-quality, responsive service across income processing, supporter administration and operational support.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and supporting a small Supporter Services team on a day-to-day basis
- Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of donations, Gift Aid and supporter data
- Maintaining strong operational controls and high standards of data accuracy
- Reviewing, improving and documenting processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk
- Monitoring team performance and helping ensure KPIs and service standards are met
- Training, coaching and developing team members, including staff and volunteers
- Supporting the effective use of fundraising systems and helping identify improvements
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, Gift Aid requirements and cash handling processes
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you’re someone who enjoys making things run smoothly, takes pride in accuracy, and can bring confidence, calm and structure to a busy operational environment.
You’ll bring:
- Experience supervising staff or coordinating the work of others
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Confidence working with data and systems, including Excel
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
- A proactive mindset and the confidence to identify and improve processes
It would be especially helpful if you also have:
- Charity or fundraising sector experience
- Knowledge of Gift Aid, supporter data or fundraising income processing
- Experience using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or similar
- Experience supporting reporting, reconciliation or quality assurance work
Benefits
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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We stand with individuals facing addiction - not as outsiders, but as a community rooted in peer support, lived experience, and human connection.
As Operations Manager (OM), you’ll lead safe, high‑quality services, guide a committed frontline team, ensure compliance, strengthen partnerships, and drive performance across all operations; keeping our work moving from outreach and hotspot engagement to groups, community stalls, and the everyday moments where trust is built. As part of BUBIC’s commitment to meeting people where they are, the post holder will also share night‑outreach duties with the Team Leader, working one evening per week (5pm-midnight, typically Wednesday or Friday) to reach those most visible and vulnerable at night, enabling early intervention, safer engagement, and stronger pathways into support. If you want your skills to fuel transformation and strengthen a community from within, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.
In addition, this role is pivotal in delivering BUBIC’s Strategic Plan, driving business development, staff development, service expansion, and organisational governance:
Business Development Contribution
The OM strengthens partnerships, supports funding strategy, provides operational evidence for bids, and contributes to growth initiatives such as pop-up BUBIC models and harm reduction bus feasibility.
Staff Development
The OM leads one to ones for the core staff and team leader, providing reflective practice, training, and wellbeing activities, and supports workforce planning aligned to strategic priorities.
Service Development
The OM oversees safe, high-quality delivery of outreach, groups, dual diagnosis support, Gateway training, and pilots’ new services including outings, life-skills programmes, and community presence initiatives.
Governance & Profile
Working with the CEO, the OM ensures oversight of compliance, safeguarding, GDPR, reporting to Board and sub-groups, and contributes to annual accounts, supports AGM delivery, and strengthens organisational visibility through external representation
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BUBIC stands with individuals facing addiction - not as outsiders, but as a community rooted in peer support, lived experience, and human connection


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About This Vacancy
Barnabas Aid is recruiting an exceptional leader to serve as Regional Director for Asia. This is a senior leadership role within the International Programmes Team, sitting on both the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team, and offering an outstanding opportunity to shape how BAI serves persecuted and suffering Christians across one of the world’s most complex and spiritually significant regions.
The Asia region spans South Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia — some of the most sensitive and complex contexts in which Barnabas Aid works. Many of the communities we serve face active persecution, operate in restricted environments, and depend on the careful, sensitive stewardship of their relationships with BAI and our partners.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a strategically minded, relationally gifted Christian leader to shape how BAI serves the persecuted Church across one of the world's most complex and spiritually significant regions.
The Role
The Regional Programme Director — Asia will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of Barnabas Aid's grant making and project management across the Asia Region. You will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers, build and sustain a strong partner network, and oversee a portfolio of high-quality, biblically grounded projects that deliver measurable impact for persecuted and suffering Christians.
As a member of both the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team, you will contribute to BAI's global Programmes strategy and to organisational strategy, culture, and effective cross-departmental working.
Key Responsibilities
Regional strategy and portfolio leadership
- In collaboration with the International Chief Programmes Officer, lead the development, review, and implementation of the global Programmes strategy within the assigned Region, translating strategic priorities into a clear regional plan and pipeline.
- Maintain a balanced regional portfolio aligned with organisational priorities, donor intent, and restricted fund requirements.
- Identify emerging needs, risks, and opportunities in the Region and recommend strategic responses, including new initiatives and partnerships.
- Ensure that the Region is balancing its portfolio of Programmes according to the Country Classification framework.
Grant making and programme cycle management
- Oversee the end-to-end grant making process for Programmes in the region, ensuring proposals are assessed, costed, and approved in line with delegated authority, Gate processes, and Programmes Subcommittee requirements.
- Take lead responsibility for one sub-region and/or a portfolio of countries, leading on partner engagement and the whole project management cycle.
- Ensure robust needs assessments, project design, logical frameworks (where applicable), budgets, partner due diligence, risk assessments, and monitoring plans are in place before grants are committed.
- Oversee project implementation across the regional portfolio, including milestone tracking, reporting, learning, and close-out, ensuring records are maintained accurately and on time.
- Proactively identify project delivery issues and work with team members and partners to resolve them promptly.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of all systems and processes used to manage the workflow of the team.
- Work closely with the Programme Quality Team to ensure best practice standards, continuous improvement, and consistent application of policies, processes, and templates.
Leadership and people management
- Support the staff in the regional team by providing clear leadership, coaching, and line management, including goal setting, supervision, performance management, and development.
- Ensure capacity planning across the Region so that project management workloads are realistic and risks are appropriately managed.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for the regional team, contributing to wider Programmes Team workforce planning as required.
- Deputise for the international Chief Programmes Officer when requested to do so during their absence
- Ensure Regional team members plan overseas trips appropriately and adequately, always factoring in security and safeguarding risks.
Partner engagement and external representation
- Ensure the regional team builds and sustains a strong partner network, with relationships that are effective, mutually accountable, and aligned with Barnabas Aid's mission and values.
- Develop and implement a plan for regular partner engagement and capacity building (including visits where appropriate and safe) to strengthen project delivery, monitoring, and safeguarding.
- Represent Barnabas Aid professionally with partners and other stakeholders, managing sensitive information and security considerations appropriately.
- Engage proactively with peer organisations and networks to bring insight on sector best practice into BAI's work.
Cross-organisational collaboration and governance
- Work closely with Outreach and Support departments to provide timely, high-quality project information and updates that enable supporter communications, fundraising, and reporting.
- Contribute to organisational planning and decision-making through active membership of the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team (as applicable).
- Prepare quality papers, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal decision-making meetings and governance forums as required.
Compliance, risk, and safeguarding
- Ensure compliance with Barnabas Aid policies and external requirements relevant to grant making and project delivery, including data protection and information security.
- Maintain effective regional risk management, including project, partner, fraud, security, and reputational risks, escalating issues promptly and recommending mitigations.
- Champion safeguarding and ensure safeguarding considerations are integrated into partner due diligence, project design, implementation, and reporting.
Other duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as the organisation requires.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.


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Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing charity on a fantastic Regional Development Officer role. This position offers an opportunity to build and implement region-specific growth strategies, engage local communities, and strengthen supporter relationships to expand the organisation’s impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an insight-driven regional growth plan, focusing on income generation, supporter engagement, and visibility.
- Use data and local insights to prioritise initiatives that unlock the highest potential for growth.
- Identify, cultivate, and convert prospective supporters, volunteers, and partners into committed contributors.
- Empower and collaborate with volunteer networks to facilitate local events, talks, and community outreach activities.
- Represent the organisation across schools, churches, community groups, and local networks, fostering meaningful relationships.
- Deliver engaging presentations, organise visits, and participate in regional activities to increase awareness and support.
- Build and nurture diverse relationships with potential donors, partners, and community leaders.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure regional activities align with organisational branding, messaging, and supporter journey standards.
- Adapt national campaigns and messages to regional audiences, sharing stories and successes to enhance local visibility.
- Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions, activities, and outcomes using CRM systems, analysing data to refine strategies.
- Manage local budgets and report insights, learnings, and opportunities to organisational leadership.
- Uphold organisational values in all interactions, ensuring conduct reflects warmth, respect, and compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising, community engagement, or supporter development.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to connect authentically with a diverse range of people.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan strategically and execute multiple initiatives.
- Confident communication skills, capable of delivering presentations and public talks.
- Data literacy, with the ability to interpret insights and adjust activities accordingly.
- Ability to work independently with high autonomy, as well as collaboratively across organisational teams.
- Creative problem-solving and proactive approach to identifying opportunities for growth.
- Preparedness to travel and work on-site across the designated region.
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Knowledge of local community networks, faith groups, and regional influencers.
- Basic digital marketing or storytelling skills.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Prior experience in donor development, community relations, or regional growth roles.
- Proven success in managing relationships and local programmes.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
If an opportunity to shape local growth, strengthen community relationships, and empower volunteers feels like the right fit, apply today.
Schools North East is approaching its 20th year as the region’s dedicated, independent voice for schools. Over that time, we have grown into a highly successful, dynamic and influential charity, representing over 1,150 schools in the North East and 400 specialist schools nationally.
Our reputation as the Voice of North East Schools is firmly established, trusted by our members, respected by policymakers, and recognised nationally. We are now recruiting a highly motivated Deputy Events Manager to join our small but very successful team to provide maternity cover on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months. This is an important delivery role within Schools North East, supporting the Events Manager to plan and deliver a high-quality events programme that provides practical support, insight and connection for schools across the North East and beyond.
The role requires someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership of allocated events from planning through to evaluation. You will support the delivery of a diverse programme of conferences, webinars, roundtables, training sessions and stakeholder events, helping to ensure that every event is well-run, financially sound, professionally delivered and valued by delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners.
This is a hands-on role in a busy team. You will need to work at pace, manage multiple deadlines, solve problems calmly and build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, venues, speakers, sponsors and school leaders. You will also contribute ideas to improve the events programme, support income generation through delegate engagement, sponsorship and exhibitor activity, and help maintain the high standards associated with Schools North East events.
You will be joining a small, committed and high-performing team, where people take ownership, work flexibly and care deeply about the difference we make. If you combine strong delivery with initiative, creativity and a genuine commitment to supporting education in the region, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Role
The Deputy Events Manager will support the Events Manager in the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of Schools North East’s annual events programme. The role will take responsibility for allocated events and projects, ensuring that each one is delivered to a high standard, on time, within agreed budgets and in line with the charity’s strategic priorities.
This is a key operational role within the Events team. You will work across conferences, online events, webinars, roundtables, training sessions, stakeholder events and other activities that bring together school leaders, business professionals, policymakers, commercial partners and wider education stakeholders. You will help ensure that delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors experience Schools North East events as professional, purposeful and valuable.
Working closely with the Events Manager, you will contribute to the smooth running of the events programme by managing event logistics, coordinating suppliers and venues, supporting speaker liaison, maintaining accurate event information, contributing to marketing activity, supporting sponsorship and exhibitor delivery, and ensuring strong customer service before, during and after each event.
You will also play an important role in evaluation and continuous improvement. This will include gathering feedback, reviewing delegate and sponsor experience, identifying practical improvements, and helping the Events Manager to use evidence and insight to strengthen future events.
The Events Manager retains overall accountability for the events strategy, annual programme, income targets, budgets, commercial growth and team leadership. The Deputy Events Manager will contribute to these areas by delivering allocated events effectively, supporting income-generating activity, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring that operational delivery reflects the quality and ambition of Schools North East. You will also deputise in the absence of the Events Manager.
Join our team
This is an important role in the organisation, working with a team of similarly motivated and like minded people with a strong desire to succeed, make a difference and support education in our region. In your role, you will support and be supported by the wider Schools North East team, which includes a dedicated Events team, Finance & Admin team, Marketing & Communications team, and Policy team.
Key tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Event Delivery and Operations
- Lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of allocated events, from initial briefing through to post-event evaluation
- Manage event logistics, including venue arrangements, delegate information, speaker requirements, supplier coordination, event materials, AV requirements and on-the-day delivery
- Ensure allocated events are delivered on time, within agreed budgets and to a consistently high standard
- Maintain clear event plans, timelines, task lists and records, ensuring colleagues have the information they need to support delivery
- Provide excellent customer service to delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and partners before, during and after events
- Support the Events Manager in ensuring that operational processes are effective, consistent and fit for purpose across the full events programme
Programme Support and Development
- Support the Events Manager to deliver a comprehensive annual events programme aligned with Schools North East’s strategic priorities
- Contribute practical ideas for event content, formats, speakers, delegate engagement and continuous improvement
- Use delegate feedback, event data and stakeholder insight to help identify opportunities to strengthen the programme
- Support the development of online, hybrid and face-to-face events, ensuring that each format is well planned and professionally delivered
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure events reflect current priorities for schools and provide tangible value to members and stakeholders
Income, Sponsorship and Commercial Support
- Support the delivery of income-generating events, including delegate bookings, sponsorship packages, exhibitor activity and partner engagement
- Help identify potential sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and partners for allocated events
- Liaise professionally with sponsors and exhibitors, ensuring agreed benefits are delivered accurately and on time
- Support the Events Manager with the preparation of information needed for sponsorship, exhibitor and delegate income monitoring
- Contribute to the development of commercial opportunities while ensuring that events remain mission-aligned and credible with schools
Financial and Supplier Management
- Manage event-level budgets for allocated projects, tracking expenditure and income against agreed plans
- Obtain quotes, liaise with venues and suppliers, and support cost-effective procurement for event delivery
- Maintain accurate financial and operational records to support budget monitoring, invoicing and post-event reporting
- Support the Events Manager and Business Manager with the preparation of event information for profit and loss reporting
- Ensure contracts, purchase orders and supplier arrangements are managed in line with organisational processes
Marketing, Communications and Engagement
- Work with the Marketing & Communications team to support effective promotion of events
- Provide accurate event information, deadlines, audience insight and content for mailers, website listings, social media and delegate communications
- Support audience engagement by helping to identify target groups, school networks and stakeholder contacts for allocated events
- Ensure delegate communications are clear, timely and professional
- Help maintain the Schools North East brand and reputation through high-quality event materials, communications and customer service
Team Working
- Work closely with the Events Manager, Events Coordinator(s) and wider team to ensure effective delivery across the events programme
- Coordinate tasks for colleagues, temporary staff, interns or volunteers where required for specific events
- Contribute positively to a small, busy and flexible team, undertaking practical tasks as required to support the wider aims of Schools North East
- Share learning, feedback and improvements to support consistency and quality across events
- Work flexibly, including occasional early mornings, evenings, regional travel and national travel where required
Person Specification
Essential
Event Delivery:
At least 3 years’ experience in event planning and delivery, including responsibility for coordinating events from planning through to evaluation
Operational Organisation:
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks and priorities at pace
Problem Solving:
Able to remain calm under pressure, solve practical problems quickly and respond effectively to unexpected issues during event planning and live delivery
Communication and Customer Service:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide professional, responsive and high-quality customer service to delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, suppliers and colleagues
Stakeholder Relationships:
Confident in building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of people, including venues, suppliers, school leaders, speakers, sponsors and partners
Income and Commercial Awareness:
Experience supporting income-generating events, including delegate bookings, sponsorship, exhibitors, ticket sales or commercial partnerships
Supplier and Venue Coordination:
Experience liaising with venues, AV providers, event suppliers and contractors to support high quality and cost-effective delivery
Budget Awareness:
Able to monitor event-level budgets, track income and expenditure, and maintain accurate records to support financial reporting
Technical Skills:
Confident using event systems, CRM or database platforms, virtual event software, G Suite or similar tools, and basic AV equipment
Collaborative Working:
A proactive, can-do approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small, busy team
Results Driven:
Highly motivated, target-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support education in the North East
Sector Interest:
An interest in, and ability to quickly understand, the education system and the issues affecting schools Desirable Experience in the education, charity, or membership sector
To apply: Please submit your full CV, clarifying any gaps in employment, along with a cover letter clearly linking your skills and experience to the job description and person specification FAO Lindsay Gerencser.
To apply: Please submit your full CV, clarifying any gaps in employment, along with a cover letter clearly linking your skills and experience to the job description and person specification FAO Lindsay Gerencser.
For every child, for every school, for the future of our region



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