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Programme Manager
£60,000–£72,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Join The Borrow Foundation and help improve children's oral health worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead our international grant-making programmes, build strategic partnerships and work with organisations including the World Health Organization to reduce oral health inequalities.

ROLE

The Programme Manager will play a key, hands-on operational role in the development, delivery, and management of the Foundation’s grant-making portfolio, including collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), advocacy initiatives, and support for oral health meetings and events. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), trustees, grant applicants, research partners, and funded organisations, the postholder will lead the coordination and management of the grant programmes.

In addition to oversing grant programme delivery, the role will play a key part in promoting the Foundation’s research activities, funding opportunities, partnerships, and impact across the oral health, research, charitable, and wider stakeholder communities. The postholder will help strengthen the Foundation’s profile and visibility, support stakeholder engagement, and develop strategic relationships that enhance the reach and impact of the Foundation’s work. The role may require occasional national and international travel.

Reporting lines

The Programme Manager will report to the Director of Finance and Operations and will have one direct report.

Key responsibilities

Grant programme management

• Lead the operational management and delivery of the Foundation’s grant programmes and other funding activities, supporting global and regional initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with funded organisations, researchers, applicants, academic institutions, charities, and external stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Manage the grant programme timelines, processes, and workflows to ensure effective and timely delivery.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of grant-making processes, policies, and systems.
• Prepare application summaries, briefing papers, and assessment documentation for Board and panel review.
• Liaise closely with the DFO, trustees, reviewers, and assessment panels to facilitate fair and robust grant assessment and decision-making processes.
• Communicate funding decisions and feedback to applicants professionally and sensitively.
• Support the DFO and trustees in strategic planning activities relating to the grant programme.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programme impact, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor funded projects and evaluate programme outcomes and impact against strategic objectives.

Grant promotion, communications and stakeholder engagement

• Lead the development and delivery of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies, including website content, social media, impact reports, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications.
• Represent the Foundation at conferences, meetings, workshops, and sector events, delivering presentations and speaking on matters relating to the Foundation’s work where appropriate.

Governance and Board support

• Support Board and committee processes, including agenda planning, report preparation, governance documentation, and presenting key programme updates where required.
• Contribute to drafting meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records relating to governance, programme, and grant-making activities.  

Enquiries and organisational support

• Manage programme-related enquiries and support the effective day-to-day operation of the Foundation.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in public health, health sciences, charity management, research administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the oral health or public health field
• Understanding of grant-making and research funding environments, including academic partnerships and peer review processes.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, applicants, trustees, and partner organisations.
• Organisational and programme management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment, exercising sound judgement.
• Good IT and digital communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting Boards, committees, or governance structures.
• Sound understanding of research funding processes, peer review, or grant assessment methodologies.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating funded programmes and demonstrating impact.
• Postgraduate qualification in public health, global health or a related discipline.

VCSA Values

We demonstrate honesty, openness, and respect for everyone.

We challenge ourselves and be open to challenge from others.

We are trusted and build trust across the organisation.

We create safe spaces where creativity can flourish.

We work in true partnership with communities.

We are forward-looking.

We do the right thing.

We work sustainably.

Role Summary
We are looking for a Data Analyst to support the analysis and reporting of impact across a portfolio of projects and programmes delivered by a range of our VCSE delivery partners. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in data who wants to further develop their analytical and reporting skills within a supportive team, working on
data that demonstrates positive impact on local communities.

Working alongside colleagues across the VCSA, you will help bring together information from different projects, support the production of clear reports and visualisations, and help the organisation understand what its data is telling us about performance and impact. You will be supported to grow into more advanced areas of the role, such as dashboard development, performance frameworks, and presenting to senior stakeholders, as your experience builds.

The VCSA focuses on supporting delivery that benefits marginalised and underserved communities, and is committed to delivering services that are equitable, inclusive, and responsive to lived experience. We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and who will approach data about the people we support with care, respect, and an awareness of the people behind the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of data across a portfolio of projects, each with its own objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Carry out quantitative analysis (numbers, figures, statistics) and qualitative analysis (feedback, case studies, survey responses) to help evaluate performance and impact.
• Support the identification of trends, patterns and areas worth exploring further, raising these with colleagues and line management.
• Support the bringing together of data from different sources and systems into clear, consistent formats for reporting.
• Help maintain accurate, well-organised data and flag any quality or consistency issues.
• Support compliance with data protection requirements and organisational policy when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
• Produce clear reports, summaries, and visualisations (using Excel and other tools) for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with colleagues across the VCSA to understand their reporting needs and help improve the quality and usefulness of the data collected.
• Contribute to discussions about how the organisation measures performance and impact and support the development of monitoring tools over time.
• Take part in training and development opportunities to build skills in areas such as dashboards, statistical analysis, and stakeholder presentation as the role develops.

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Location: Westminster, London

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Salary: £33,376 per annum for 32 hours per week over 4 days, based on an FTE salary of £41,720 per annum (NJC Scale Range 27–29) inclusive of London Weighting, pension and other benefits. 

Hours of work: This is a flexible role of 32 hours per week, over 4 days (8hrs per day)

Annual leave: 35 days including bank holidays / Statutory Holidays (pro-rata for part time)

Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026

JOB PURPOSE

This is a pivotal role within The Passage’s Fundraising Team, created to help support the transformation of our supporter data systems and ensure we become a more data informed, insight driven organisation and fundraising team. You will be the main contact for the fundraising CRM working with the fundraising team and other teams within The Passage such as finance and IT to ensure the smooth running of all systems and processes.

As the dedicated data and CRM Manager for Fundraising and Communications, you will support colleagues with reporting, analysis, campaign set-up and selections, and data strategy. Your work will ensure our data is accurate, accessible, and GDPR-compliant, enabling smarter decision-making, improved supporter journeys, and to help grow income. You will also be working with the Marketing and Communications team to implement email soft opt-in for our supporters. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we use data to engage, retain, and grow our supporter base at a time of exciting change. 

MAIN DUTIES 

1. Fundraising CRM Project Leadership 

• Manage and maintain the current Salesforce system, ensuring it remains functional, accurate, and fit for the purposes of stewarding donors and maintaining accurate records of donations 

• Act as the day-to-day lead for the CRM system within the Fundraising and Communications team, ensuring it meets team needs and supports strategic goals. 

• Document workflows, integrations and processes to ensure the long-term sustainability and usability of the system for vital processes such as donation processing and gift aid 

• Work with IT and the fundraising team to evaluate onboard 3rd party platforms to support fundraising initiatives. Ensure any changes are approved with senior stakeholders and documented.

• Be a custodian of GDPR within the Fundraising team and be the main point of contact with The Passage’s Data protection lead and ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current fundraising regulations. 

2.CRM and Data Management 

• Work collaboratively with the IT team and procurement team as the fundraising representative to recommend improvements to the current CRM and any other related projects. 

• Maintain and improve the quality of supporter data through regular cleansing, deduplication, and tagging to ensure accuracy and GDPR compliance. 

• Ensure ongoing system performance and data integrity by embedding data hygiene routines and best practices. 

• Work with the Finance team to support integration between the CRM and finance systems for seamless donation and income reporting. 

• Working with data flows and setting up integrations, ensuring the system runs smoothly on an ongoing basis, making updates, troubleshooting issues whilst maintaining data consistency. 

• Work on system migrations and leading on maintaining proper process structures and documentation during those transitions. Keep track of installed packages, security keys, and their passwords and related administrative processes. 

• Be responsible for all data imports from our 3rd party platforms, ensure that data is uploaded in line with regular upload schedule in an accurate manner. 

• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to help implement soft opt-in 

• Manage one database volunteer to complete database tasks. 

3. Data Selections, Segmentation and Campaign Support 

• Collaborate with the Fundraising team to perform targeted data selections for appeals, newsletters, stewardship journeys, and events. 

• Develop and maintain segmentation structures and logic to support personalised supporter journeys and strategic targeting. 

• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to provide campaign-ready data for fundraising, advocacy, and engagement activities. 

4. Reporting and Insight 

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports that provide real time insight into fundraising performance, donor behaviour and campaign results. 

• Create and deliver regular and ad hoc fundraising analysis to inform strategic decisions and performance tracking. 

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve donor retention, upgrade journeys and lifetime value through data driven insight. 

5. Cyber Security 

• Work closely with the IT team to manage security/GDPR of the Fundraising crm 

• Develop knowledge in this area and undertake training as required. 

6. Other Duties: 

• Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications team. 

• Support and attend fundraising events as required. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Stay up to date on policies/news/regulations relating to the role 

• Work with the Supporter Engagement Officer on shared tasks and provide reports as required and troubleshoot any issues 

• Proactively flag any data integrity issues with Line Manager and help develop action plans as required. 

• Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary. 

• Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. 

• Ensure that all The Passage’s policies and procedures are adhered to and contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults. 

• At all times, undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage and uphold standards expected by The Fundraising Regulator 

• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role. 

• In conjunction with your Line Manager, continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage. 

Note: This Job Description summarises the main responsibilities of the role at the time of writing. As the organisation and digital activity continue to develop, the role may evolve in consultation with the postholder. 

Person Specification:   

This person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities which are used in the selection criteria for the post. When completing your supporting statement please address criteria E1 to E10 and K1 to K9, giving evidence of your experience and abilities and demonstrating your understanding and knowledge.

EXPERIENCE 

E1 Experience of using a database to accurately enter and manage data

E2 High level skills related to data management and handling

E3 Working extensively with Fundraising CRM system

E4 Implementing policies and procedures

E5 Running reports and analysing data.

E6 Understanding of data protection and GDPR principles

E7 Working with Salesforce, ideally with Administrator certification. (Desirable)

E8 Experience supporting or leading database/system improvement projects, including implementation or migration (Desirable)

E9 Experience of onboarding 3rd party platforms with GDPR compliance and collaboration with IT

E10 Experience of working in the charity sector (Desirable) 

KNOWLEDGE 

K1 Ability to prioritise and organisational skills, remaining calm under pressure

K2 Team working skills with a positive and collaborative approach.

K3 Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

K4 Standards and procedures for payment card processing, electronic payments (e.g. BACS, bank transfers), banking and handling cash securely.

K5 Individual giving and/or other types of fundraising.

K6 Up to date knowledge of GDPR compliance and soft opt-in

K7 Relevant regulations, legislation and professional codes of practice.

K8 IT proficiency, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. 

Are you looking for a rewarding challenge?

Then join our experienced team supporting children and young people who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. You’ll help deliver our Young Carers service across Southwark, so a car driver is preferred.

In this role, you will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and create action plans. You‘ll provide support for Young Carers to reduce the impact of their caring role and improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing, through signposting to local services, in-school support, one-to-one sessions, and workshops.

There will be opportunities to work closely with schools, Children’s Services and other agencies to raise awareness, identify hidden Young Carers, and ensure Young Carer needs are understood and acted on.

You will need to be confident, approachable and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly establish rapport with children and young people. Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.

This is a full-time role (including occasional early evenings and Saturdays).

Make a difference now and for the future.

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note, outlining your current salary, or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser to help maximise charitable income to The Christie Charity by developing the corporate fundraising portfolio and securing corporate support and sponsorship from new and existing business contacts.

This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team.

You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately.

You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date.

We are looking for some someone who has:

• A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience.
• Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
• Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

About Anne Health

Anne Health is a digital healthcare facilitator dedicated to trans+ and gender-diverse communities. We support the delivery of affirming, evidence-based care, including access to therapeutic and clinical support for patients across the UK and beyond. Our service is delivered by a team of independent wellbeing contractors, and we are now looking for an experienced, values-driven manager to support the team.

For more information, please visit our website.

The Role

As Wellbeing Services Manager, you will provide day-to-day support to a growing team of independent, contracted counsellors. Working closely with the Wellbeing Director, you will contribute to governance, protocol development, administrative coordination, and quality assurance across the service.

This is a role for someone who combines experience in therapeutic pathways and counselling governance and processes, with the leadership skills and technological confidence needed to thrive in a fast-moving, fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Counselling practice

• Act as the primary internal escalation point for risk and safeguarding.

• Triage high-risk and complex cases and refer them to the counsellor best placed to support the client.

• Apply trauma-informed, gender-affirming approaches across all areas of practice.

Team support & development

• Provide day-to-day management and operational oversight of the counselling team, ensuring consistent standards of service delivery across the caseload.

• Coordinate admin support for counsellors.

• Coordinate scheduling and mentoring support for counsellors.

• Contribute to the onboarding and initial suitability review of new counsellors joining the Anne Health register.

• Support the Wellbeing Director in building a high-performing, resilient service culture.

Governance & quality

• Contribute to counselling governance processes, policy development, and quality assurance activity.

• Assist in refining, maintaining and improving standards across the wellbeing service.

Platform & technology

• Develop and maintain expert-level proficiency with Anne Health's internal platforms.

• Contribute to platform training and onboarding for other team members where needed.

• Use digital tools confidently to manage records, communications, and counselling workflows.

Person Specification

Qualifications & professional membership

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (completed); higher qualifications welcomed.

• Full BACP membership, or the UK equivalent professional body registration.

Experience

• Experience managing a team of counsellors, including providing internal oversight of service delivery, distinct from the formal clinical supervision counsellors hold independently as a condition of their professional registration.

• Significant, demonstrable experience in transgender and gender-affirming healthcare at a senior level.

• Proven ability to manage risk, safeguarding, and ethically complex presentations.

• Experience in a mentoring or counselling lead capacity.

• Familiarity with the unique needs of trans+ and gender-diverse people across a range of presentations.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.

Skills & attributes

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and mentor others in a remote environment.

• Confident and competent with technology, including case management platforms and digital communication tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to work autonomously and exercise sound clinical judgement under pressure.

• Committed to inclusive, affirming, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Desirable Experience & Specialist Skill Increments

The following qualifications and areas of experience are particularly valued at Anne Health:

• Trauma-informed practice or formal trauma therapy training.

• Hypnotherapy qualification.

• Neurodiversity experience or training (autism, ADHD, and related areas).

• Deeper knowledge of LGBTQ+ wellbeing, healthcare, or community support.

• Governance, service development and/or quality assurance experience.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role at the forefront of trans+ healthcare globally.

• A fully remote position with a supportive, inclusive team culture.

• Salary of £40,000 per annum.

• Remote working (work from home).

• 35-hour working week with standard Monday to Friday hours.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).

• Pension contributions.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to Anne Health services for you or a loved one.

• All equipment and software required for the role.

• The chance to shape and grow a specialist wellbeing service.

• Opportunities for CPD and professional development.

• The chance to be part of an organisation genuinely committed to accessible trans+ healthcare.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your experience meets the requirements outlined above to our HR Portal Breathe. Files must be saved as PDF and labelled with your name and the role you are applying for.

Closing date: 5pm Monday 10th August

Interviews: Online w/c Monday 17th August

Start date: ASAP

Anne Health is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from trans+ and non-binary people.

About us

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of External Relations and working closely with the Programmes and Fundraising teams, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for enhancing the external profile of the organisation, communicating to, and broadening our impact with, a wide range of audiences, from multilateral institutions and the global media to our supporters and peers. With a strong grasp of strategic communications, excellent content creation skills and a keen eye for detail, you will have the ability to produce timely and engaging communications outputs both independently and in close coordination with other teams and our local partners. 

Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

About you

You are an organised, self-starting and experienced communications professional with a proven track record of working in fast-paced, internationally focused environments.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in developing and promoting engaging content that helps drive change on hard-to-win issues and elevates the voices of marginalised groups. The candidate should also have practical knowledge of online communications tools, including Mailchimp or similar email platforms, website content management systems and social media management platforms. While not an essential requirement, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

You are confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders from policy makers to journalists to individual supporters and are motivated to build long-term relationships with these groups. You have excellent communication skills, can juggle multiple tasks, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.

We are looking for someone with an interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in delivering our new vision and strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility and ambition, as well as a strong commitment to our mission.

Above all, if you are passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we would love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office for 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.

Application Process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Friday 7 August. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in-person on Wednesday 2 September. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within RFUK. As part of our recruitment process, you may voluntarily complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This form is used solely for monitoring purposes and helps us ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will not affect your application.

Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.

This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.

You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.

Person specification

Key requirements include:

• Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment. 
• Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership. 
• Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively. 
• Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. 

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.

Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.

First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August 

Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August

Our Finance team is growing and we are looking to hire a Finance Officer in our London office.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is actively studying towards or completed an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, with study support provided alongside hands-on experience. The role sits within our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, where you will support the production of monthly management accounts, partner with budget holders, and provide valuable financial insight across our Business Services and External Affairs departments.

Important dates to note: Applications close on 6 August 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of three additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 10 August 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Running monthly management accounts in our financial planning software– Workday Adaptive, on a timely basis under guidance of Finance Business Partner Manager
• Ensure accurate coding of transactions, respond to queries and provide guidance to budget holders in line with our financial policies and procedures. 
• Support, as appropriate, with annual budget setting, entity budgets and monthly forecasting. 

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience of working with Access Dimensions or other similar accounting packages
• Actively studying for ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification. Study support provided
• Experience of managing deadlines through a financial month end process
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS Excel

See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.

Job Benefits

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
 

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

We are recruiting for a Children and Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ChISVA) to support and empower young survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

The ChISVA will provide information, support, advice and advocacy to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The post holder will deliver child-centred support to young survivors and non-abusing care givers around criminal justice processes, wellbeing, education and safety, while ensuring child protection procedures are followed at all times.

The post holder will work closely with other agencies such as Social Care, the Police, Education, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and voluntary sector organisations to ensure that children and young people are kept safe and are well supported. They will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of support to an agreed and expected high standard.

This post is part of a countywide ISVA team providing a pro-active service to children, young people and adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse, within and outside of the criminal justice system.

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Location:  Hybrid working - Part London (E14) office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office. 

Salary:  £47,925 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Monday 27 July 2026 at midnight 

Interview date: Tuesday 11 August 2026 

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager to help us build on this momentum.

Technology sits at the heart of how we deliver that mission—and we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager who can take us into our next chapter. You’ll have the autonomy to set direction, make decisions, and build an IT environment that’s robust, secure, and future‑ready. 

A natural collaborator you’ll support cross organisational projects, taking the lead on all IT initiatives, alongside supporting staff to upskill across a range of IT packages.

This is the ideal role for someone who can see the big picture while happily keeping the day‑to‑day operations running smoothly. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Management of digital systems, in particular Microsoft 365 

• Digital project management/rollout of digital systems 

• Providing IT/digital support to multiple teams across an organisation 

• Management and development of good relationships with external IT support services and suppliers

• Co-ordinating training for multiple teams, and mitigate against the risk of cyber attacks

• Involvement with management of digital systems (CRM, website) 

• Cybersecurity systems and training 

• Drafting IT policies/documentation 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

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

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England as part of the Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) department.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

The Programme Finance Manager leads financial management for the IRC UK RAI programme, acting as the programme team’s day-to-day finance partner — embedding financial thinking into programme decisions rather than just reporting on them after the fact. The postholder drives high-quality financial processes across the full programme cycle — from contract reviews and budget proposals through to financial planning, reforecasting, reporting, performance monitoring, risk management and compliance.

The postholder line manages the Programme Finance Officer and is responsible for building the capacity of the wider programme team on finance processes. They bring curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring how AI tools can improve the quality, efficiency and accessibility of financial management in day-to-day work.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy, Planning and Finance Business Partnering (30%)

• Contribute to the IRC UK RAI annual planning cycle, working alongside the Director of Programmes UK to develop financially sound programme strategies and multi-year budget frameworks.

• Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to inform programme decisions, including scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis and funding gap assessments.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to programme leads, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight and embedding finance into programme design, delivery and decision-making from the outset.

• Develop multi-year financial models and funding scenarios to support the sustainability, growth and diversification of the RAI UK portfolio.

• Partner with programme leads to shape new business and funding strategies, advising on financial viability, pricing and resource allocation.

Budget Monitoring and Planning (25%)

• Lead on the preparation of project budgets to support timely, accurate and complete proposals to donors, ensuring compliance with all donor guidelines.

• Coordinate with IRC’s global headquarters on updating and maintaining the operating budget and reforecasts.

• Prepare budget guidelines and scenario plans to assist programme managers in formulating budgets and spending plans.

• Provide programme and senior management staff with monthly Budget vs Actual reports for all grants, contracts and unrestricted funds; identify risks and mitigation measures.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and present at senior management review meetings.

Grants and Contracts (20%)

• Lead on Grant Opening, Review and Closure Meetings to ensure sound financial management throughout the grant cycle.

• Review funding opportunities to assess financial risk and viability; advise programme leadership on whether to pursue or decline opportunities.

• Support programme design to ensure financial viability and adherence to contract terms.

• Analyse reporting terms, provide timely advice and ensure conditions are met throughout the grant or contract period.

• Attend external stakeholder meetings and lead financial presentations.

• Provide capacity-building support to implementing partners on financial management and compliance.

• Review partner budgets, due diligence and pricing; provide recommendations and advise on potential risks, KPIs and payment terms.

• Assess reporting requirements, carry out financial reviews and approvals, and ensure appropriate and timely payments to partners.

Accounting, Risk, Audit and Internal Controls (10%)

• Maintain and enforce internal financial controls across the RAI UK programme, always ensuring adherence to IRC UK policies and donor regulations.

• Identify and implement improvements to financial controls and risk management processes on an ongoing basis.

• Prepare and maintain a programme-level financial risk register; identify, escalate and actively manage financial risks in close collaboration with programme and senior management teams.

• Lead on audit readiness, ensuring that all financial documentation is complete, accurate and appropriately filed in advance of internal and external audits.

• Act as the primary finance contact for any donor or statutory audits, coordinating responses and providing supporting documentation as required.

• Maintain the integrity of IRC accounts through timely reviews, correction journals and reconciliations, with appropriate supporting documentation.

• Prepare monthly salary allocation splits in line with timesheets and approved budgets.

• Prepare invoices, post into the accounting system and manage aged debt and receivables.

• Support smooth monthly financial closings in close collaboration with the UK Finance team.

Line Management (10%)

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and development support to the Programme Finance Officer.

• Set clear objectives, conduct regular one-to-ones and carry out annual performance reviews for direct report.

• Support the professional development of the Programme Finance Officer, identifying training opportunities and building their technical skills.

• Manage workload distribution within the team to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

Capacity Building and General (5%)

• Create and lead finance training for non-finance colleagues on required processes, including step-by-step guidance notes.

• Ensure completeness of grant financial documentation in the centralised filing system.

• Proactively seek out and implement process improvements.

• Complete all other tasks as required by the Financial Controller, Director of Programmes UK and Regional Finance Deputy Director.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

Operates with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the Director of Programmes UK. Authorised to review, verify and approve programme-related financial documents and payment requests; to represent the finance unit at internal and external stakeholder meetings; and to manage the Programme Finance Officer.

Responsibility for Resources:

Oversees programme financial transactions, budget monitoring, donor reporting and partner financial management; is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of project budgets within their portfolio, though not a budget holder. Maintains accurate financial records in line with data protection requirements, and directly line manages the Programme Finance Officer, with broader responsibility for building financial capability across programme staff and implementing partners.

Key Working Relationships

• Director of Programmes UK – Direct supervisor

• Programme Finance Officer – Direct report

• Deputy Director of Finance RAI Europe – Regional financial advisor

• Financial Controller (UK) – UK financial advisor

• Programme Managers – Partnering

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent).

• A strong understanding of charity finance including detailed knowledge of financial management and reporting, desirably including experience with contract pricing and local authority funding.

• Confident using Excel for budgeting, financial modelling and data analysis (e.g. pivot tables, lookup functions, multi-tab workbooks).

• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences.

• Organised and detail-oriented, with a data-driven approach to your work.

• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision and productively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with staff at different levels, functions and locations.

• Comfortable working with multi-currency budgets.

• Interest in integrating AI tools into day-to-day financial work (e.g. for analysis, reporting, modelling or process improvement).

Experience:

• In financial management and monitoring, specifically supporting programmes.

• Budgeting, reforecasting and donor financial reporting.

• Contributing to strategic financial planning or multi-year budget development.

• In grants and contract management for donor-funded projects.

• line managing or supervising staff.

• Contributing to audit processes and maintaining audit-ready financial records.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the UK’s most significant cultural organisations works behind the scenes at a time when AI and automation are reshaping how our teams work. You’ll deliver practical, cross-organisational projects that utilise AI to make the NT more efficient, sustainable and resilient — helping teams spend more time on the work that supports great theatre. You will be responsible for delivering strategic projects that enhance operational efficiencies across business operations functions (including Finance, IT and People) as well as theatre operations (including Front of House, New Work and box office). This includes planning, coordinating and delivering AI use case projects in the Business Operations and Support team 2026-2028 roadmap. A key part of the role will be helping the NT explore AI responsibly, ensuring that new tools are used in ways that are practical, inclusive, secure and aligned with organisational policies.

In this hands-on role, you will help us to:

• Deliver practical improvements that save time and reduce duplication
• Support teams to adopt simpler, more sustainable ways of working
• Use AI, digital tools and automation to improve everyday processes
• Strengthen organisational resilience through training, improved planning and documentation

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Demonstrable experience in a similar operational role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience managing projects from conception to completion
• Confident using AI tools, including building agents, to design practical solutions and improve workflows
• Experience of using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools, including Forms, Bookings, Lists, Power BI and Power Automate

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm.