Partnerships jobs

The Opportunity

Are you a senior relationship management professional with experience of managing and leading successful teams to deliver innovative and engaging experiences for a wide range of stakeholders?

The University of Leeds has one of the largest alumni constituencies in the UK, with a global community of more than 340,000 alumni in 190 countries. Alumni play a pivotal role in the life of the University and its mission to make a positive global impact, as stakeholders, advocates, ambassadors, supporters and lifelong learning participants.

Alumni of Leeds University Business School are an important part of this community, with a strong affinity to both the University and the Business School. Developing lifelong, mutually-beneficial relationships with its graduates is critical for a world-class Business School and we aim to maximise their experience, knowledge and diversity to enhance our school’s reputation, student experience, research agenda and add value to the experience of alumni themselves as members of a lifelong community.

This new role will enhance the strategic impact of our alumni to both the Business School and the University more widely through creative and collaborative working, and evaluating, and prioritising activity to best effect. Working in a matrix-management environment, you will be based in the Business School, reporting in to the Director of External Engagement (Partnerships and Executive Education) and will also be part of the University’s Advancement Team with professional accountability to the Head of Alumni and Supporter Engagement.

The post holder will therefore work in close partnership both with staff in the Business School (in particular External Engagement, key undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Executive Education and the marketing and communications team) as well as with Advancement colleagues. You will be responsible for leading and managing the Business School’s alumni relations team, translating the School and University strategies into meaningful action, across two key areas of focus:

• Building our alumni community through a programme of engagement, events and communications that enhance our community engagement, identifying opportunities to maximise the impact within the context of Advancement and Business School strategies.
• Increasing the strategic impact of alumni engagement on research and student experience objectives, particularly through volunteering and advocacy.

Working with the team, you will play a critical role in adding strategic value to the Business School from alumni engagement, and developing how Business School engagement, content and activity can benefit the student and alumni community more widely. You will also be delivering against the strategic needs of the wider University, as we enhance our engagement of alumni and supporters (donors and volunteers). You will therefore have a proven approach to collaborative working and developing successful partnerships across organisations.
 

Person Specification

You will have significant experience of managing relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to deliver value-adding projects and initiatives. You will have experience of developing strategies, and translating these into activity, maximising events, communications and face-to-face relationship building activity to achieve strategic aims. You will be an experienced leader, able to manage and inspire a motivated, high performing, purpose-driven team with a culture of collaboration and a creative approach to opportunities and problem-solving.
 

Application

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with the Alumni of Leeds University Business School to recruit for their team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

The closing date for this role is 12th September 2025. 

Valued Recruitment is conducting informal chats with applicants between the 1st - 12th September.

First stage interviews are likely to take place on the 18th and 22nd September 2025. There will be two stages of interview, the first one virtual and the second stage will be in person.

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. 
 

Accessibility

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at the Alumni of Leeds University Business School. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process

We are looking for a Corporate New Business Lead for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking .

The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Lead corporate new business development to drive the growth of corporate partnerships.

Work closely with colleagues to develop and present, inspiring, high quality new business proposals, pitches and presentations.

Identify key decision makers and use strong consultative and negotiation skills to articulate the benefits of a partnership and the brand.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a corporate fundraising position or highly demonstrable, transferable skills from the corporate sector.

Highly proactive approach to researching and initiating new business opportunities.

Proven experience of prospect management.

Proven experience of winning new business.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Job Summary

• Job title: Impact and Sustainability Manager
• Area of work: Impact and Sustainability strategy
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Working environment: Hybrid, 3 Days per week
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Annual leave: 30 days. 5 Volunteering days
• Pension: 10% employer contribution
• Other benefits include: private medical insurance, flexible working hours, cycle to work scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.
• Closing: midnight, Wednesday 3rd September

Overview/Purpose
To lead, deliver and continuously improve a programme of work that communicates the long-term environmental and social impact of a major infrastructure asset in London. This role will be central to shaping how the organisation demonstrates its legacy and future value across three interconnected areas:

• Environmental Impact & Data Reporting - analysing and presenting tunnel performance data, including water quality improvements, in collaboration with research institutions and internal teams.
• Strategic Partnerships & Responsible Business - managing and evaluating partnerships that support sustainability, social value, and community engagement, while identifying new opportunities for impact.
• Sustainability Strategy & Thought Leadership - contributing to the organisation's positioning as a responsible asset manager and leader in ESG, supporting senior stakeholders with credible insights and content for external forums and publications.

The role holder will ensure these programmes are delivered effectively, with a focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, communications, and operations, and will be responsible for integrating ESG metrics into reporting frameworks aligned with industry standards. This is a hands-on, purpose-driven role suited to someone passionate about sustainability, public value, and infrastructure excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and evolve the organisation's impact and sustainability strategy to reflect its transition from infrastructure delivery to asset management.
• Shape and communicate the long-term environmental and social value of the project, including its contribution to water quality, public health, and urban resilience.
• Support the leadership team with strategic insights and data to position the organisation as a thought leader in ESG and infrastructure excellence.
• Align sustainability and impact initiatives with broader organisational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Management and Oversight

• Lead the reporting and communication of tunnel performance data, including environmental metrics and partnership outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate existing partnerships, including those focused on social value, community engagement, and responsible business practices.
• Deliver clear, accessible reports and presentations on tunnel impact, including carbon emissions and ESG metrics.
• Manage external contracts and partnerships, ensuring performance and value for money.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Communications, Treasury) to support ESG reporting and sustainable finance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with external stakeholders, including research institutions, community groups, and industry bodies to promote the tunnel's legacy and future value.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for public engagement, advocacy, and strategic collaboration.
• Proactively seek engagement opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Proven experience in sustainability, impact management, ESG, or infrastructure-related roles.
• Strong understanding of environmental governance, social value, and sustainable finance.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical data to diverse audiences, including water quality and carbon emission metrics.
• Experience managing partnerships and evaluating programme outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently.

Desirable

• Knowledge of infrastructure operations and asset management.
• Experience working with charitable organisations, community groups, or public sector bodies.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting frameworks and ESG standards.
• Purpose-driven mindset with a passion for long-term impact and sustainability.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• Experience in budget management and performance oversight of external contracts.

What you need to do now
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We’re recruiting a fundraiser and project development manager to build on our creative, award-winning work addressing climate change and fuel poverty in practical, tangible ways. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who shares our vision of a different energy future: one in which energy is generated renewably and used sustainably whilst leaving no one behind in the journey. We are looking for someone who understands the energy sector and the unique role that a community energy group can play in the energy transition. It is a role for someone who can imagine community solutions to energy sector issues and to translate these into fundable projects. 

Your role will be to work with our board of Directors and staff to come to an understanding of our mission and values and our strategic priorities and develop and resource projects that will enable us to meet those priorities filling gaps in provision. In a practical sense, you will work with stakeholders e.g. our staff, our members, local community groups, local authorities and clients to generate ideas for future projects. The direction of travel should be broadly determined by our recent strategic review.

You will work closely with our CEO and our Board of Directors to prioritise project ideas. You will develop partnerships, refine project ideas, identify sources of funding (Trusts and Grantmakers, Corporate Giving), draft bids and cost delivery on a full cost recovery basis, submit bids and if funding is awarded, mobilise the team to deliver the work. This role provides a big and exciting challenge for someone who knows the energy sector, understands the opportunity of community and grassroots solutions, who brings excellent written communication skills and is willing to learn how to fundraise.

Responsibilities:

Grant Fundraising Support:

• Work with the Selce community (the board, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders) to generate new project ideas that support our strategic mission 
• Research and identify potential grant-making trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies that will fund project proposals
• Prepare high-quality grant applications; this includes calculating budget requirements, formulating proposals, writing proposals
• Manage the grant administration process and maintain accurate records of funding opportunities and applications in the fundraising calendar.

Commissioned Work & Tendering Support:

• Assist in researching and identifying opportunities for commissioned work.
• Support the preparation of tender documents and proposals, including gathering necessary information, budgeting and formatting submissions.
• Provide administrative support for contract negotiation and agreement finalisation.

Community Share Capital

• Draft community share offer brochures and associated documentation
• Support the implementation of strategies to raise community share capital.
• Assist in planning and executing share offer campaigns, including preparing marketing materials and organising investor events.
• Help manage investor communications and data, ensuring compliance with cooperative principles and financial regulations.

Develop and Maintain Relationships

• Assist in building and nurturing relationships with funders, commissioners, and community investors through effective communication.
• Support the organisation’s representation at external events and networking opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

The ability to imagine and innovate and thereby build fundable project-based solutions working in partnership with stakeholders is more important that fundraising experience per se. This post would suit an Energy Policy graduate that has experience of either community energy or journalism (and therefore brings strong writing skills) or environmental projects

Essential:

• Knowledge of the Energy Sector: Understand the energy markets and the energy industry. Also bring a good understanding of community energy, fuel poverty, and energy efficiency
• Strong Writing Skills: Ability to write clear, concise, and compelling content for proposals, reports, and communications.
• Research & Analytical Skills: Capable of conducting thorough research 
• Excell Skills: Excellent Excel skills and the ability to calculate project budgets
• Organisational & Administrative Skills: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Communication and relationship management: Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Passion for Mission: A genuine commitment to the values and mission of a charitable cooperative focused on energy transition and social impact.
Desirable:
• Fundraising Experience: Some demonstrable experience in fundraising activities, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
• Understanding of cooperative finance models or experience with community share offers.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £55 to 60K per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Leave: 27 days plus bank holidays
Pension: 8% employer contribution via Royal London
Reports to: Chair of Trustees
Checks: Enhanced DBS and references required

Lead with Purpose. Drive Impact. Shape the Future.

Could you play a crucial role in improving the lives of LGBT+ young people in Sussex?

Allsorts is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next chapter. As CEO, you will be at the helm of a passionate and skilled team, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and sector influence.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to ensure Allsorts continues to thrive in a changing political and economic landscape. You’ll oversee the development and delivery of services, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure financial sustainability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across the organisation
• Collaborate with the Board and senior leaders to shape and deliver long-term goals
• Represent Allsorts externally, building partnerships and influencing policy
• Ensure operational effectiveness, financial health, and regulatory compliance
• Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement

About You:

You’re an experienced leader with a track record of delivering impact in complex environments. You bring strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. While you don’t need to identify as LGBT+, you must have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBT+ communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation through its 25th year and beyond. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of LGBT+ children, young people, and their families.

About Allsorts

Allsorts' mission is to listen to, connect, and support children and young people under the age of 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+), or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 

By placing young people’s voices at the centre of our work and consultations, we ensure that our understanding of their ongoing and evolving needs continues to inform our service provision.

There are three main strands to our service provision, all of which approach things from slightly different angles, but are all in service of improving the lives of LGBT+ children and young people.

Youth Service

We offer youth groups, one-to-one support, activities, residentials, in-school support, and much more for children and young people.

Parents & Carers Service.

We offer groups, one-to-one support, activities, information sessions, and much more for parents & carers of LGBT+ children and young people

Training Service

We provide LGBT+ Inclusion Training for a wide range of organisations, mainly to those working with children and young people, to help build people’s knowledge of LGBT+ issues and their confidence in being LGBT+ allies.
 

Do you want to lead a service that changes lives?

As Team Leader , you’ll guide dedicated teams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver support that makes a real difference to individuals and communities. 
You’ll be at the heart of a mission to prevent suicide, empower recovery, and ensure every person who reaches out gets the care and support they deserve.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,889 per annum
• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance home and office-based work
• Commitment to your professional development, with ongoing training and progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Supportive, values-led workplace with a focus on staff wellbeing
• Be part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary team making real change in London

What you’ll do as Team Leader 

• Lead and develop suicide prevention and support programmes, alongside wellbeing and financial empowerment initiatives
• Build and maintain partnerships with mental health, bereavement, and community services across London
• Manage and inspire staff, creating a culture of collaboration and high performance
• Ensure services deliver outstanding, person-centred support with strong safeguarding and risk management practices
• Oversee budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and alignment with strategic goals
• Monitor performance, track outcomes, and continually improve service delivery

About you You will bring:

• Experience in leading teams and managing services in the non-profit, social care, or mental health sector
• A proven ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders
• Knowledge of mental health recovery, peer support models, and safeguarding of vulnerable adults
• Strong skills in budget management and data reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a creative and solutions-focused approach

This charity are a leading community-based mental health organisation, partnering with the NHS and local authorities to deliver innovative services across London. They focus on early intervention and prevention, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs. The team culture is inclusive, collaborative, and dedicated to making a difference every day.

Inclusion statement They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences – including those with lived experience of mental health challenges. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Apply today – interviews may be scheduled as applications are received, so please do not delay in submitting yours.

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.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Department: Major Partnerships
Salary: £47,349 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed-term for 12 months (maternity cover)
 
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
 
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
 
A rewarding and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Major Donor Manager to join the Philanthropic Partnerships Team in the Major Partnerships Unit (MPU) for a 12-month maternity cover role.
 
As Major Donor Manager you will lead the major donor team whilst managing three major donor officers. You will be responsible for leading the team to deliver excellent account management and stewardship of the major donor portfolio, contributing to our goal of sustaining and increasing income from high-net-worth individuals. You will also support the team to identify, research and cultivate relationships with new prospects.
 
You will have substantial experience of successfully creating and managing relationships with donors to secure high value gifts. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build relationships, negotiate, influence and collaborate with stakeholders, and you will have excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
 
If this sounds like you, and you have a passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love for you to apply!
 
This is an exciting time to join a high achieving team with lots of ambitious projects under way including the rollout of a new giving circle product and execution of an excellent high-value events programme.
 
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.
 
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 7 September 2025
 
First round interviews will take place on 24 - 25 September
Second round interviews will take place on 30 September
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
 
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
 
REF-223526

Head of Finance Business Partnering

£50,718 - £53,387

Location, based out of any of our offices with Hybrid working available

The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education.

Job Description

WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach. If that sounds like you, then please read on.

As the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will provide strategic financial partnership to the Director of Contract Relationship Management in order to support, challenge and influence performance against all contract deliverables.

Role model comprehensive and collaborative financial support including insight, risk identification, risk mitigation and business solutions to drive high performance, including an understanding of WEA MIS and Learning delivery.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will ensure the totality of contracts are accounted for accurately and provide robust financial forecasts to support the wider financial performance of the organisation through the development of a team of Financial Contract Delivery Partners.

We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button!

We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.

Should you need any support with your application, then please get in touch.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.

You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website.

The Network Lead plays a central role in helping us achieve our vision to end the need for food banks in the UK. This is a varied, proactive and fast-paced role leading work to support our food banks to deliver a warm welcome, emergency food, and access to tailored support and advice for people experiencing poverty in communities across Northern Ireland, while we work together for long-term structural changes to tackle drivers of food bank need.

The role involves line management of Area Managers working directly with Food Banks, and the coordination of projects and partnerships to support food banks in our network to reduce the need for their services locally.

You will need to live in Northern Ireland or be planning to relocate as the role involves regular travel to visit our Northern Ireland food banks.

Role responsibilities

· Food Bank Support: Manage the delivery of support to food banks in Northern Ireland ensuring our community of food banks remain resilient and can provide a compassionate service to people in need of emergency food for as long as services are needed.  

· Strategic Leadership: Coordinate the delivery of strategic programmes of work that are part of Trusell’s five-year strategy to end the need for food banks, including through developing and delivering Northern Ireland specific priorities.

· Projects and partnerships: Build partnerships with organisations to develop and build services and systems that help end the need for food banks in Northern Ireland, including with national government, elected representatives, churches, community organisations and research bodies.

· Team Leadership: Provide leadership, support, coaching, development, and line management to the area managers.

· Risk Management: Ensure consistent quality assurance of food banks across Northern Ireland, in line with the risk framework and support area managers to deal with complaints and manage food banks with high risks.

· Cross-organisational working: Act as a liaison between the area team, other teams within the Food Bank Resilience Programme, and other Programme colleagues, managing the flow of ideas and feedback to positive effect. 

 

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Confidence in representing Trussell with a range of stakeholders, including community and church leaders, civil servants and elected representatives, to enable the effective roll-out of the organisational strategy in Northern Ireland.

· Knowledge and experience of community development or local service provision and a good understanding of local systems of support relied upon by people experiencing poverty.

· Experience of managing projects and partnerships, from inception to evaluation, to achieve strategic goals.

· Experience of team leadership including line management and supervision, including dealing with performance issues and using coaching skills.

· Competent and efficient use of IT, including the main Microsoft Office programmes and database management.

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrates a commitment to Trussell values and our vision and mission

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds 

· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly listening skills.

· Confident, resilient and self-motivated team player

· Well-organised and able to juggle competing priorities.

· The ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together.

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - Chesterfield (potential office relocation to central Sheffield in 2026) 
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Willingness to travel to Versus Arthritis offices on occasions (London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow) 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

We are seeking a People Business Partner to join our dynamic People Services Business Partnering  team to help make a significant contribution to our goal of making Versus Arthritis a great place to work and volunteer. Our People Services team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, collaborative support to business leaders, ensuring alignment with our business strategy and organisational priorities. 

About the role

Our People Business Partners work in collaboration with senior leaders and managers across the charity to drive and implement positive change. The successful candidate will partner with a designated directorate and will need to demonstrate strong professional and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with a variety of key stakeholders, providing expert people management advice and guidance across all people related matters.

About you

To be successful, you must be a solutions-focused experienced Human Resources Generalist with the ability to demonstrate effective business partnering, stakeholder management, coaching and influencing expertise to deliver trustworthy advice and support services to a diverse group of people; helping us to develop and embed a positive, inclusive and high performing workplace culture.  

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience in delivering high quality people management advice and support including effectively managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change programmes. 
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable, aligning to organisational objectives and culture within a changing work context. 
• Adept at building strong working relationships with a variety of people, including working collaboratively across the People and Culture directorate and the wider organisation. 
• Able to develop a good understanding of stakeholder groups, including their business priorities, challenges and people resourcing needs.  
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused; taking an evidence-based approach, using data and business insights to inform decision making processes. 
• Excellent communicator, along with effective coaching and influencing skills.  
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 
• CIPD Qualification (Level 5 or equivalent). 

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview

Interviews are expected to take place on: Monday 22 September 2025.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Job Summary

• Job title: Impact and Sustainability Manager
• Area of work: Impact and Sustainability strategy
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Working environment: Hybrid, 3 Days per week
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Annual leave: 30 days. 5 Volunteering days
• Pension: 10% employer contribution
• Other benefits include: private medical insurance, flexible working hours, cycle to work scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.
• Closing: midnight, Wednesday 3rd September

Overview/Purpose
To lead, deliver and continuously improve a programme of work that communicates the long-term environmental and social impact of a major infrastructure asset in London. This role will be central to shaping how the organisation demonstrates its legacy and future value across three interconnected areas:

• Environmental Impact & Data Reporting - analysing and presenting tunnel performance data, including water quality improvements, in collaboration with research institutions and internal teams.
• Strategic Partnerships & Responsible Business - managing and evaluating partnerships that support sustainability, social value, and community engagement, while identifying new opportunities for impact.
• Sustainability Strategy & Thought Leadership - contributing to the organisation's positioning as a responsible asset manager and leader in ESG, supporting senior stakeholders with credible insights and content for external forums and publications.

The role holder will ensure these programmes are delivered effectively, with a focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, communications, and operations, and will be responsible for integrating ESG metrics into reporting frameworks aligned with industry standards. This is a hands-on, purpose-driven role suited to someone passionate about sustainability, public value, and infrastructure excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and evolve the organisation's impact and sustainability strategy to reflect its transition from infrastructure delivery to asset management.
• Shape and communicate the long-term environmental and social value of the project, including its contribution to water quality, public health, and urban resilience.
• Support the leadership team with strategic insights and data to position the organisation as a thought leader in ESG and infrastructure excellence.
• Align sustainability and impact initiatives with broader organisational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Management and Oversight

• Lead the reporting and communication of tunnel performance data, including environmental metrics and partnership outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate existing partnerships, including those focused on social value, community engagement, and responsible business practices.
• Deliver clear, accessible reports and presentations on tunnel impact, including carbon emissions and ESG metrics.
• Manage external contracts and partnerships, ensuring performance and value for money.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Communications, Treasury) to support ESG reporting and sustainable finance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with external stakeholders, including research institutions, community groups, and industry bodies to promote the tunnel's legacy and future value.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for public engagement, advocacy, and strategic collaboration.
• Proactively seek engagement opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Proven experience in sustainability, impact management, ESG, or infrastructure-related roles.
• Strong understanding of environmental governance, social value, and sustainable finance.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical data to diverse audiences, including water quality and carbon emission metrics.
• Experience managing partnerships and evaluating programme outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently.

Desirable

• Knowledge of infrastructure operations and asset management.
• Experience working with charitable organisations, community groups, or public sector bodies.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting frameworks and ESG standards.
• Purpose-driven mindset with a passion for long-term impact and sustainability.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• Experience in budget management and performance oversight of external contracts.

What you need to do now
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CEO Role Summary:

The CEO provides strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality inclusive arts provision whilst overseeing operations, staff, fundraising, compliance and partnerships. They act as the organisation’s ambassador and contribute to the planning and delivery of both our charitable and business orientated objectives, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic, Leadership and Planning -

· Lead organisation, strategic management and business development

· Develop programmes aligned with community’s needs

· Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees

· Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders

· Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House

Programme and Partnership Oversight -

· Support staff in designing inclusive arts initiatives

· Identify new partnership opportunities

· Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development

· Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting

People and HR Management -

· Line manage senior staff (Project, Fundraising, Comms, etc.)

· Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems

· Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals

· Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)

· Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture

Fundraising and Communications -

· Lead fundraising strategy, applications with Fundraising Manager and other staff

· Cultivate new relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders

· Represent CF to funders, media, and the public

· Approve marketing and promotional materials

· Attend networking events to explore collaborative funding

Operations and Compliance -

· Oversee facilities, H&S compliance and sustainability

· Incorporate all Charity Commission and Companies House updates

· Maintain tenancy relationship with Barnet Council

· Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer (ICO)

· Ensure all risk assessments and safeguarding incidents are documented

Finance and Governance -

· Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports

· Oversee financial control, resource efficiency, and long-term planning

· Lead on new business income generation strategies, including art sales

· Report financial and strategic performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly

· Ensure timely delivery of board papers and assist trustees/directors development

Personal Specification

Essential:

- Demonstratable senior leadership experience in arts, community or inclusive sectors

- Strategic, empathetic, and confident leadership

- Proven fundraising, HR, and financial planning experience

- Knowledge of safeguarding, H&S, and regulatory compliance

- Skilled in managing staff, freelancers, and creative practitioners

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Have a creative mindset with a passion for arts and culture

Desirable:

- Experience in London Borough of Barnet or other local networks

- Knowledge of Arts Council England (ACE), DCMS and other major third sector funders

- Experience working with Social Services, plus neurodivergent or disabled communities

- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices

This Job Description reflects the current requirements. It does not prevent CF from making any changes or additions that might be required in the future. CF welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applicants from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector.

About the role:

If you are driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming that belief into reality. We are looking for an Assertive Outreach Worker to join us (on an up to 12 months maternity cover), stepping into a position that blends leadership, creativity and direct impact. In this role, you will hold a caseload of 15 clients across Westminster and temporary accommodation sites in boroughs across London, working as part of a close-knit, specialist team alongside four other Assertive Outreach Workers, a manager and a psychologist. Together, you will operate within psychologically and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, respectful and geared towards helping our clients take the next steps in their journey.

Your day will be as varied as it is rewarding - guiding clients to sustain their tenancies, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, engage with substance use support services, and access routes into employment. You will cultivate strong partnerships with local agencies, from statutory services to specialist providers, ensuring no opportunity for progress is missed. You will also play a crucial role in assessing needs, identifying risks and maintaining accurate, meaningful records that help shape the support we provide. This is not just a chance to change lives on an individual level, but to be part of a national project pioneering new techniques to improve outcomes for people facing complex challenges around substance use.

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that our people grow as our impact grows. This role will immerse you in innovative practice, expose you to expert collaboration, and offer opportunities to develop your skills and experience in ways that can shape your career for years to come. The work you do here will ripple far beyond the people you directly support - strengthening communities, influencing practice across the sector, and helping to build a London where homelessness is not a barrier to a better future.

About you:

• Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services.
• A working knowledge of best practice to support individuals who may be classified as ‘experiencing multiple disadvantage’ including Trauma Informed Approaches.
• Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change.
• Familiarity with relevant housing, health and social justice legislation, policy and best practice relevant to systems change and people with multiple needs.
• A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 7th September at midnight

Interviews: Tuesday 16th September in Kings Cross at SHP Head Office

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

Lead a Team. Create Change.

Groundwork Greater Manchester is looking for a Youth & Communities Programme Manager to take on a role focussed on development. This isn't just about managing projects; it's about fostering growth—in the young people we serve, the communities we partner with, and the talented team you will lead.

At Groundwork, we don't just manage programmes—we develop people. You'll lead a passionate team, build powerful partnerships, and give young people the tools and confidence to create lasting environmental change. If you're ready to lead a team and make a difference, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

· Lead with Impact: You will have the autonomy to drive innovation, spot new opportunities, and build programmes that create lasting change across Greater Manchester.

· Manage a Talented Team: You'll lead a passionate and supportive team. Our culture is built on trust, and we invest in our people's development, giving you the chance to mentor future leaders.

· Empower Young People & Communities: Your work will directly empower young people and communities, giving them the tools and confidence to shape their own sustainable future.

Who We're Looking For

You have a strong background in youth and community work and are ready for a leadership role. You're a forward-thinking professional with a passion for people and a clear vision for growing services. You believe in the power of young people to drive environmental change.

We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery:

• Community engagement
• Landscape design & build
• Training & coaching for employment
• Early intervention to support health & wellbeing
• Safe & sustainable business support

As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on.

OVERVIEW OF THE POST

The Youth & Communities Programme Manager provides leadership and management for the youth & communities team and their programme of work, driving quality delivery and growth.

Working closely with other programme managers, they ensure that delivery is focused on achieving the Groundwork GM vision, facilitate learning across programme areas, ensure consistency in programme delivery and explore improvements to the way we work.

Delivery

· Lead and effectively manage the youth & communities programme, including:

- Community youth work, detached and centre/park based

- Youth & community engagement in climate and nature projects

- Capacity building, including coaching, mentoring and skills development.

- Community outreach to support Groundwork’s services to reach their target audiences.

· Ensure appropriate allocation of team and financial resources, that deliverables and quality standards are met and impact and outcome data is collected and analysed for learning and reporting.

Business & Service Development

· Lead and manage the youth & communities team’s business development plan;

- implementing sustainability plans for core services

- identifying areas for growth and pro-actively identifying opportunities to achieve it.

· Manage and grow delivery partnerships and relationships to support programme development, delivery and growth.

· Champion GGM’s listening and learning culture with the team and use data and feedback from participants to inform programme improvement, development and growth.

· Work closely with Groundwork UK and other Groundwork Trusts where appropriate to develop services and share learning.

Financial & Resource Management

· Produce and manage the programme’s budgets and resources available.

· Develop and realise financial sustainability plans for core programmes and growth plans where agreed:

- Preparing funding bids and proposals

- Working with partners to develop and input to bids and proposals led by others

· Support strategic managers with larger income generating opportunities and longer term financial planning.

People Management & Development

· Provide line management for seniors and project leads and HR support for the team in relation to day-to-day HR issues and well-being.

· Be accountable for the team’s performance, development and wellbeing in the workplace.

· Drive the embedding of GGM’s culture and values within the team.

· Support the delivery of strategic workforce development plans.

· Be accountable for managing GGM and team level communication and maintaining consistent messaging as agreed with senior leadership.

Internal Management

· Embed GGM policies and procedures across programmes, champion delivery standards and ensure compliance.

· Champion key business priorities such as EDI and carbon reduction across the team, ensuring these are embedded across all team operations.

· Lead the development and delivery of business improvement plans.

· Collate, analyse and learn from data and feedback to influence policy and action.