Programme and partnerships manager jobs

About us

A caring organisation with a rich history.

Friends of the Elderly is a charity dedicated to providing excellent care  and support to older people for over 120 years. We aspire to a society where all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives. We do this via our grant giving service, which provides vital financial support to older people who are living in poverty. We also deliver services personalised to individual needs and integrated with local communities at our care homes and day centres.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser to join our small, busy fundraising team. You will:

• proactively nurture and grow our relationships with existing supporters
• develop relationships with new trusts and foundations, taking pride in excellent donor stewardship,
• create compelling funding applications, reports and communications which demonstrate our impact
• raise restricted and unrestricted money for our grant giving service and for enhancements to our care homes and day care services, which improve the lives of the older people.

Working partnerships

 Internal:

• Grants Team, Marketing and Communications Team, care homes and day care services, Estates and Facilities Team, Finance Team.

External:

• Consultants, agencies and suppliers.

Key objectives and responsibilities

• Be primarily responsible for researching and writing, prioritising, developing and submitting compelling proposals, updates and reports to trust donors.
• Maximise income by building and maintaining relationships with existing portfolio of trust donors through excellent relationship management.
• Use the database (Access Charity CRM) to maintain accurate and detailed records, manage relationships, and coordinate actions and deadlines.
• Research and identify new opportunities, and write and submit high quality, targeted proposals to secure support from new and lapsed funders.
• Prepare written reports on activities, progress and income against objectives.
• Ensure the impact of our work is clear, visible and effectively communicated in our social media, on our website and in our Impact Report.
• Liaise with internal staff to compile project information for funding applications, and build positive, professional relationships internally and externally.
• Gather case studies for use in fundraising communications, applications and reports.
• Undertake administrative duties such as thanking donors and other routine office procedures as required.
• Carry out other tasks as required by the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Team.

Please note that the key objectives and responsibilities of this role describe the core output that should be achieved in this role.

All roles within the charity are required to be flexible and change as our strategy evolves, future policies are introduced and as the needs of our services users change. All staff are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of competence and behaviours in their roles, in line with our values.

Please see the full job description and person specification attached. 

No agencies, please.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We’re one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 52,000 members. With a staff team of more than 120, a range of services including advice, sports, representation, volunteering and an annual turnover of more than £16m, we’re a growing organisation making impact for our members. 

We are seeking a Project Coordinator (Prevention and Intervention) to work alongside the wider Advice & Wellbeing team, and be responsible for engaging inactive students in the Active Bystander programme; helping us to achieve our goal of supporting and developing a vibrant and inclusive community of students. This role forms a key part of our Advice & Wellbeing team. The team aims to promote the interests and welfare of students at UCL during their studies, and through our sector-leading Active Bystander Programme we deliver an outstanding proactive intervention initiative that is peer-led and student driven, and promotes a vibrant and inclusive student community.

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based.

Job description

Have you got previous experience of coordinating projects and/or programmes? Have you got previous experience of delivering training? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the programme, as well as inducting and training our student workshop leaders. The right candidate will conduct regular stakeholder engagement exercises to garner feedback, ensure quality of training and inform the future development of the programme. The successful role holder will also work effectively with Union, UCL and external teams, including departmental and faculty staff, Student Support and Wellbeing, Accommodation, Casework & Regulations Team, Crime Prevention & Personal Safety Team, to promote the programme, seek information/assistance, and make appropriate referrals and signposting where necessary.

How To Apply

Please apply directly on our website. 

Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.

Interviews will take place on 3rd, 4th or 5th September 2025.

Are you passionate about tackling health inequalities and championing community-led approaches to wellbeing?

Cambridgeshire ACRE is looking for a skilled and driven Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager to lead the design and delivery of inclusive, sustainable programmes that improve the lives of people in rural communities across Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference at a strategic and grassroots level.

We’re a small but mighty rural development charity that believes in working alongside communities to create lasting change. Our growing portfolio of rural health and wellbeing initiatives includes our successful Village Agent scheme and place-based community support programmes. We’re now looking for someone who can take the lead in developing this area of our work — expanding its reach, increasing its impact, and securing its future.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery and development of health and wellbeing projects, ensuring they are well-managed, funded, evaluated and embedded in local systems

• Supporting and managing a team of Village Agents

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities, health and care partners, funders and commissioners

• Advocating for the needs of rural residents and helping communities create their own local wellbeing solutions

You’ll need to be a confident project manager and relationship-builder with a solid understanding of health and/or social care policy. You’ll bring experience of working with volunteers and communities, strong facilitation and communication skills, and a real commitment to inclusion.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, the chance to lead meaningful work that matters, and the opportunity to shape the future of rural health and wellbeing in Cambridgeshire.

Make a difference!

Can you lead and grow an award winning charity?

We are Olive Branch Aid (OBA), an award-winning Foodbank charity operating in south London, and we are looking for a dynamic and confident Foodbank Manager to work alongside our newly appointed Foodbank Coordinator as well as an energetic team of more than 60 volunteers. 

We have achieved so much but we have ambitions to do so much more! 

Since beginning 5 years ago, OBA now provides food support for a day for the equivalent of 70,000 people a year. In 2024 we packaged and delivered more than 9 tonnes of food for those needing our services. Check out our website to read more about our journey.

OBA is different

OBA provides a hand-up rather than a hand-out. More than a Foodbank, OBA provides support for 3 months - much longer than most Foodbanks. We also provide an innovative well-being support service that helps service users address the underlying causes of their food needs. In 2024, OBA helped more than 75 households with complex underlying issues, this involved many weeks of telephone calls and meetings and helped prevent at least five families from becoming homeless. OBA also provides free preloved clothing and household goods to help service users get back on their feet.

Since 2023, OBA has its own fully funded premises off Portslade Road next to the Windrush overground station. Despite these successes, we continue to rely entirely on donations for our day to day expenses. As Foodbank Manager, you will help us secure the funding to grow our services and help even more people. 

You will bring:

• A strong track record of fundraising and networking across public and private organisations

• The ability to articulate a clear compelling vision to our stakeholders and funders

• The ability to develop and implement  effective operational procedures to deliver our goals

• The authority to lead a values driven organisation in a collaborative and inclusive manner

• A strong understanding of the voluntary sector;

In return we offer:

• A flexible part time (32 hr/wk) work environment with hybrid working

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, ambitious Board of Trustees

• A fully funded business plan with exciting growth opportunities

• A fully funded position complete with NIC and workplace pension

• A diverse, stable and energetic team of volunteers 

If you have questions, please contact Sonya Antoniou-Pamment, Chair of Trustees, for an initial informal chat. We are also happy for you to pop in and see the Foodbank in operation however, as OBA is not open every day, please contact Sonya to arrange a suitable time.

If you would like to apply, please send a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us a little about yourself and how you meet the skills and experience requirements listed in the Job Description. Please include a CV (again no more than 2 pages) and don’t forget to include a contact email and telephone number. The deadline is Friday 22 August 2025. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. 

Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities.

If you are a relational person with good communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role.

The important stuff 

Salary: from £38,000 

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (3-4 days considered)

Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: Hammersmith, London

Closing date: Tuesday 26th August (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

Interviews: First interviews will be held in-person on Wednesday 3rd September. Final online interviews will be held on Friday 5th September

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
• Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
• Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
• Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)

Person Specification 

• A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo's mission to inspire and equip organisation to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change.
• Excellent relationship building and application writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential.
• Some knowledge of statutory fundraising is desirable but not essential.
• Extremely organised and efficient; calm under pressure, able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects.
• Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels, freelancers, and external agencies.
• A desire to grow and develop; able to receive feedback on projects with humility, and confidence to give feedback and share ideas and expertise with team members.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management

• Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream.
• Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline.
• Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts & Statutory partners.

Write applications and reports

• Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants.
• Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way.
• Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience.
• Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. 

Data Management and Monitoring

• Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details ina timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity.
• Manage the Trusts & Foundations and Statutory pipelines and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines.

Line Management

• Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role.

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Pharmaceutical Partnership Lead to steer the growth in our relationship with the respiratory pharmaceutical sector. The role will manage multi-level relationships with all our major partners and their relationship with our executive team.  Our Pharmaceutical Partnership Leads will seek growth and opportunity with the pharmaceutical sector with the advantage of our beneficiaries.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will lead the development of a multi-year strategy for the growth of our relationship with the respiratory pharmaceutical sector, in line with our organisational strategy. Delivering first class stewardship through proactive engagement. Account-managing a high-level portfolio of pharmaceutical partnerships. The role will work closely with External Affairs, Services and Research and Innovation to secure funding for our programme of work.

You will have excellent relationship management and communication skills, including writing inspiring corporate proposals and pitches along with strong presenting skills.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

Salary:  £45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent and full-time

Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday 14 August 2025

Join Aurora Wellbeing and Make a Real Difference
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Therapy Services Manager to join our team at Aurora Wellbeing — a local cancer charity supporting people affected by cancer and long-term conditions before, during, and after treatment.
This is a rewarding leadership role, offering the chance to shape and deliver vital services in a warm, inclusive and community-focused environment. 

About the Role

As Therapy Services Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage a diverse, newly formed team including cancer and wellbeing coordinators, family support, holistic therapists, and our Heritage and Wellbeing Lead.
• Oversee and develop Aurora’s integrated programme of cancer and wellbeing support, ensuring services are welcoming, client-centred, and delivered to a high standard.
• Manage and grow our children and family therapy service, coordinating delivery from both staff and volunteers.
• Drive the development of community-based wellbeing programmes for the wider public.
• Work in partnership with local health professionals and support organisations to ensure efficient referrals and seamless care pathways.
• Be a key member of Aurora’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning across our three centres.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Line-manage, mentor, and support wellbeing staff and contracted therapists, including onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery through evaluation, audit, and data reporting in line with contract requirements.
• Lead new wellbeing initiatives, ensuring innovation translates into good practice.
• Maintain a safe, relaxed, and welcoming environment at our centres, reflecting Aurora’s ethos of person-centred, non-clinical care.
• Represent Aurora at key meetings and build partnerships across Primary and Secondary Care to support personalised care pathways.
• Promote integration across Aurora’s services – from support groups to exercise classes and wellbeing workshops – to ensure clients benefit from a holistic support offer.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A strong background in managing wellbeing, therapeutic or support services
• Proven leadership and line management skills
• A compassionate and client-focused approach
• Experience working within health or community settings, ideally supporting people affected by cancer or long-term conditions
• The ability to work strategically while keeping the day-to-day running smoothly
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills

Why Work With Us?

At Aurora, you’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team working together to improve the lives of local people. You'll have the opportunity to shape services, lead innovation, and work closely with the community in a role that truly makes a difference.

To Apply:
Please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role

Are you passionate about creating real change for young people across Wales?
Do you thrive on building strategic partnerships, influencing policy, and driving impactful education programmes? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to lead the charge as our Wales Lead at Young Enterprise—a role where you’ll be the face of our mission, championing financial and enterprise education where it’s needed most.

Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

 · A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard

· A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong

· Generous holiday allowance and flexible working

· Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan

· Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities

· A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role
As our Wales Lead, you’ll take on a high-impact, strategic role at the forefront of creating real change for young people across Wales. You won’t just be shaping our vision—you’ll be bringing it to life by building powerful partnerships, influencing key decision-makers, and championing the growth of our enterprise and financial education programmes in the places they’re needed most.

 This role is anything but ordinary. One day you could be speaking at a roundtable in the Senedd, the next you might be rallying new corporate partners, supporting a school’s first enterprise challenge, or welcoming a team of volunteers to inspire students during a school workshop. You’ll be a connector, an ambassador, and a changemaker—leading the charge to embed our work into Welsh policy and priorities while forging strong, purposeful relationships across Welsh Government, local authorities, schools, and community organisations.

 You’ll be the face and voice of Young Enterprise in Wales—energising a wide network of businesses, educators, funders, and volunteers to scale our impact and amplify our reach. With a strong focus on growth, fundraising, and influence, you’ll help us secure the resources and recognition needed to empower young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need for life, work, and the future.

We're especially keen to hear from candidates who are bilingual in Welsh and English, as this is a great asset for the role.

You’ll love this job if you are…

· A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working senior-level stakeholders and has a solid understanding of the political and policy landscape in Wales

· Excited by the idea of a fast paced varied role that will be truly transformational for young people in Wales

· Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine

· A natural communicator—whether talking to Government, supporters, schools or young people

· Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)

· Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit team

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the strategic growth of Young Enterprise in Wales

· Lead on policy awareness, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to Government priorities and commissioned reports

· Develop, maintain and lead strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, local and national government, education bodies and partners

· Identify and secure  funding to support our work across Wales with an ambitious focus on growing income

· Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings

· Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired

· Represent YE in Wales externally at events and forums, promoting the organisations profile and influence across the education and third sector

· Focus your energy on reaching young people who face the greatest barriers to opportunity, making sure our work has the biggest impact where it’s needed most

· Build strong partnerships with businesses, educational settings and other local organisations to bring our programmes to life in both formal and informal settings

· Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre

A few practical things:

· This is an active hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential)

· You’ll need to be a prolific networker, keen to develop new relationships across Wales to expand our reach

· You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times

· Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!

Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Wales, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 21 August 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive Apply today!

Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
Hours per week: 35 hours (5 days) or 28 hours (4 days)
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota)

Role Description 

The Fundraising Manager plays a key role in supporting the mission and ministry of St Edmundsbury Cathedral by leading and delivering a range of fundraising activities. This includes managing relationships with Patrons and donors, organising high-profile events such as the Patrons’ Carol Service and The Grand Nave Dinner, coordinating legacy giving, and supportingmajor initiatives such as the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn project. The role also involves maintaining accurate donorrecords using the Cathedral’s CRM system (Donorfy), identifying new funding opportunities, and ensuring all fundraising iscarried out with professionalism, integrity, and in accordance with Cathedral values and data protection regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Patrons

• Manage relationships with existing Patrons by responding to enquiries, writing and distributing the quarterly Patron e-newsletter, and creating and sending invitations to Patron events.
• Organise, coordinate, and deliver Patron events to a high standard, including the Patrons’ Carol Service, Spring Trip,and Summer Garden Party.
• Track Patron membership status, monitor renewal dates, and send timely renewal reminders.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure all Patron income is accurately recorded.
• Increase the number of Cathedral Patrons by actively developing relationships and expanding networks

.Donor Acknowledgement and CRM Management

• Maintain accurate donor records in the fundraising CRM database, Donorfy, including donation history andengagement activity.
• Provide reports and analysis from Donorfy as required.
• Acknowledge Patron renewals and thank donors appropriately, either with a personal email or a letter from theDean, depending on the level of contribution.

Support for Major Fundraising Initiatives

• Assist the Fundraising Consultant with the ‘Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn’ project, supported by the National LotteryHeritage Fund.
• Responsibilities include prospect identification, donor cultivation, coordination of fundraising meetings, receptions,and lunches, and general administrative support such as drafting grant applications.
• Support research and cultivation of new fundraising prospects, including high-net-worth individuals, grant-makingtrusts, and their networks.

Legacy and Appeals

• Support the delivery of the legacy giving strategy, helping to secure gifts in wills.
• Assist in the administration and delivery of the biennial ‘Gift Day’ fundraising appeal.
• Plan and deliver a large-scale bi-annual fundraising event, ensuring it meets fundraising targets and reflects the valuesand aims of the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities
Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Experience in fundraising or income generation roles.
•  Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and stewardship.
• Experience of managing or supporting fundraising campaigns or events.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of different income streams (e.g. individual giving, trusts and foundations, corporate, community).
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices.
• Understanding of budgeting and financial planning in relation to fundraising.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write compelling funding proposals and reports.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Competency in using fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy).

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated and results driven.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Cathedral.
• Sensitive to the Cathedral’s core mission as a place of worship, outreach, welcome, and care.
• To work varying hours for fundraising functions, including weekends and late evenings as required.

Desired Qualities
Qualifications

• Relevant fundraising qualification (e.g. from the Institute of Fundraising).

Experience

• Experience in digital fundraising and online donor engagement.
• Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals or major donors.
• Experience of fundraising in the Church of England.

Skills and Knowledge

• Grant writing or bid writing experience.
• Public speaking.

As Senior Grants Manager, Environment and Communities, you will identify, assess, and manage grants that contribute to these evolving areas of interest. 

A particular focus of the role will be developing strategic grants and partnerships that contribute to Environmental Sustainability.  This is a developing area of interest, supporting activity that restores the natural environment and enabling practices such as nature friendly farming and community growing.  Current grantees include the Sustainable Food Trust, the Wildlife Trust, and local farmer clusters.  

The Foundation has recently launched a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting Buckinghamshire grantees to deliver progress in environmental sustainability.  The role will lead on the delivery of this programme.

As well as developing relationships with external stakeholders you will also closely collaborate with colleagues, making connections between grants and activities at Waddesdon Manor.  In particular, working closely with the Rothschild Foundation’s Sustainability and Conservation Department and the Education & Learning Department.

The role will also support the development and assessment of grants to the Rothschild Foundation’s Community Fund which is open to not for profit organisations in Buckinghamshire who support local communities, with a particular focus on disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic development of our Environment programme, including current explorations in community growing, nature friendly farming and nature restoration.
• Leading on the delivery of a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting grantees and funded activities.  This will include working closely with the Evaluation and Impact Manager and Operations Manager to review the programme and make recommendations for future delivery to Grants Committee
• Maintaining an overview of the portfolio of ‘Environment’ grants, sharing learning and identifying connections across grantees
• Keeping up to date on sector development, identify funding gaps, and emerging opportunities.
• Identifying and supporting potential applicants, conducting visits, guiding proposal development, and ensuring due diligence standards are met
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with grantees, conducting six-monthly catch up conversations, visiting funded activity and acting as a ‘critical friend’
• Supporting the delivery of our Communities funding, including assessment of applications to the Community Fund and occasional Trustee related community grants
• Producing regular updates for Trustees, including project updates and data insights, and contribute to creative ways of sharing the impact of our funding

You will be a great fit if...

You are a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced individual with experience in thinking and working strategically. You will also be used to taking the lead to develop new areas of work, and have experience working in environmental or conservation sectors with a strong understanding of nature-based solutions and ecological restoration.

You have a genuine commitment to tackling inequality and supporting under represented groups as well.

Please view our full job description for more details.

Job title: Professional Communities Manager

Reporting to: Director of Membership

Line Manager Responsibility for: Professional Communities Co-ordinator

Location: This is a remote UK-based role with regular travel to CST’s national and regional events, mainly in Birmingham and London. Candidates within reasonable travel distance to these locations are preferred.

Salary: £41,603 - £45,470 a year.

Pension: We offer a workplace pension and life assurance scheme. CST makes contributions equivalent to 10% of your gross salary.

Annual leave: Initially 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional two days leave after three years’ service.

Working hours: Full-time 37.5 hours.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12 noon.

Interview Date: First stage interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 9th September 2025, second stage interviews will be conducted on Thursday 11th September 2025.

Job overview

The Professional Communities Manager leads the development, content curation, and operational delivery of CST’s 11 Professional Communities. These networks, events, and forums are a core benefit of CST membership and are provided free of charge to members.

This is a proactive, member-focused role that blends operational excellence with strategic content oversight. The postholder will work directly with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters, CST platinum partners and members to ensure that all communities are vibrant, professionally hosted, and deliver high-quality, relevant content.

The role also plays a key part in ensuring a joined-up approach to content across CST’s full range of activities, working closely with the professional learning and conference teams and partnerships to ensure alignment and maximise value for members.

Key responsibilities

 Strategic Development and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen the value, engagement, and content of CST Professional Communities.
• Set clear objectives and KPIs to monitor success and drive continuous improvement of community services.
• Regularly evaluate community activity, identifying ways to increase engagement, relevance, and impact for members.

Community Content Curation and Management

• Oversee the quality, consistency, and relevance of content across all 11 Professional Communities, ensuring alignment with member priorities and organisational objectives.
• Work in partnership with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters and CST’s platinum partnerships to proactively commission, curate, and quality-assure community content (e.g., webinars, blogs, resources, discussions).
• Work closely with the professional learning and conference teams to ensure a joined-up, coherent approach to content across CST activity, avoiding duplication and enhancing overall member value.
• Identify content gaps and work creatively, including drawing upon resources and contacts within the policy and partnership team to address them, ensuring a balanced and evolving programme across the communities.

Community Engagement and Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person community events, ensuring professional delivery and high-quality member interaction.
• Support and brief speakers, chairs, and contributors to ensure a consistently excellent experience for members.
• Actively promote member engagement through community platforms and other channels, driving participation and interaction.

 Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CST members, community chairs, speakers, and supporters.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues across membership, communications, professional learning, policy, and conference teams to maximise the impact of community activities.
• Manage relationships with sponsors where appropriate, ensuring alignment with CST values.

Digital Platform and Event Management

• Oversee the effective use of digital and platforms (including CiviCRM and Hivebrite,) to host communities, deliver events, and share content.
• Manage operational aspects of events and online communities, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent user experience.

Data, Insight, and Reporting

• Monitor and report on community engagement, content performance, and member feedback, using data to guide improvements.
• Lead the ongoing development of data processes for the communities, ensuring accurate insights are captured and shared.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage, develop, and support the Professional Communities Coordinator, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Encourage learning and development across the team to ensure consistently excellent member service.

Adaptability and Wider Contribution

• Contribute to broader membership engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Membership to support CST’s mission

This role is split across two impactful organisations: 

Black Thrive Global (BTG) works to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black communities. We embed race equity in systems change and co-create solutions alongside communities. 

Just Like Us (JLU) is the UK’s LGBT+ young people’s charity, empowering 18–25-year-olds to share their experiences in schools and improve LGBT+ inclusion through peer-led talks and ambassador programmes. 

This joint role represents an exciting partnership between two organisations committed to racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion and systemic transformation. 

1. Just Like Us (3.5 days/week): To support the delivery of Just Like Us’ Ambassador and School Talks programmes – including recruitment, training and coordination of young LGBT+ volunteers and engaging with schools to foster inclusive environments. 

2.  Black Queer & Thriving: There is potential for this role to expand in scope (up to 1.5 additional days per week), subject to funding. Should this occur, the role may include additional responsibilities in line with the aims of the Black LGBTQ+ Working Group and Southwark engagement priorities. Any change in working hours or duties would be discussed and agreed in advance. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Just Like Us (3.5 days/week) 

- Support the delivery of the Ambassador Programme, including recruitment, training and retention of LGBT+ volunteers aged 18–25. 

- Coordinate and run community events for Black LGBT+ young people to support outreach and recruitment of volunteers. 

- Represent Just Like Us at events such as conferences and prides to amplify our programmes to a range of audiences. 

- Support Just Like Us volunteer recruitment drives by building relationships with university societies and volunteering services, community partners and charity partners in London and the South East. 

- Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of LGBT+ mentors. 

- Attend relevant cross-team meetings with the Just Like Us team such as the fortnightly Ambassador Recruitment meeting 

- Support with the quality assurance of school talks through observations and slide checks. 

- Assist the volunteering team with the coordination and delivery of ambassador skills workshops where needed. 

- Work with the project evaluation consultant to assist with the running of focus groups.

- Conduct exit interviews with Black LGBT+ ambassadors. 

-Support on a social action project with Black LGBT+ ambassadors in Year 3 

- Ensure all activities are inclusive, trauma-informed and aligned with principles of equity and justice. 

Please check the attachment in this advert for the Person Specification

Interview Dates: 16th-17th September 2025

Additional Information

Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible. If you require any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Start Date: We are ideally looking for someone to start from October 2025, though we are happy to discuss flexibility with the right candidate.

The Women Off to Work (WOW) Training & Engagement Project Connector will play a key role in engaging and recruiting local women onto this employability programme, and supporting them to access accredited and non-accredited training courses through inclusive outreach, programme support, co-design of training opportunities and workshops.

The role will also involve building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders (education, corporate, community partners) to enhance the programmes delivery and impact whilst also generating opportunities for women to gain both paid and unpaid work experience.

We would love to see an application from you if you have:

• Experience of community engagement and outreach
• Experience of developing sustainable partnerships (particularly with employers, educators and training providers)
• Demonstrable administrative experience
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
• An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work

About the Project

We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women Off to Work (WOW) programme. Since 2017, WOW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.

WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans.

About Us

The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.

From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programming includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Braknell Young People's Service.

£40,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Join Look Ahead as a Service Manager for Bracknell Young People, where you'll oversee innovative 24 hour supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 . You will oversee four projects and diverse teams within the Bracknell Forest Council area.

As a Service Manager, you will lead and inspire front-line staff, fostering leadership and competence development within your team. Your operational excellence will ensure effective management of all projects, maintaining high standards in service delivery. You will be responsible for upholding regulatory responsibilities (OFSTED), ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our customers, and driving continuous improvement through quality assurance.

In this role, you will actively listen to and engage with young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Developing and maintaining essential external partnerships will be key to providing a robust support structure for our customers.

We are looking for an empathetic leader who can connect with young people and staff alike, showing genuine care and understanding. You should be adept at comprehending and implementing policies and procedures to benefit both customers and the organisation. Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with stakeholders, Children services, Commissioning teams, and OFSTED. A proactive approach to service development and regulatory compliance will be crucial to your success.

You'll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and advance your career in an organisation that prioritises personal development and values partnerships and collaborative efforts.

What you'll do:

- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
* Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
* Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
* Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
* Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
* Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
* Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
* Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
* Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
* Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources
* Working with your team lead creative and ambitious customer involvement plans across the patch and ensure successful implementation
* Where appropriate to role, carry client group specialism activities, linking in with other Managers and Heads of Operations to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation
* Lead quality visits, using Look Ahead's local indicators to monitor quality/performance, set targets and lead action plans to ensure highly rated services that reflect requirements of local funders and local and national standards
* Responsible for producing and submitting Monthly Management Reports to the Performance team, ensuring that all data gathered on local KPI's are accurate and up to date
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across contract portfolio ensuring Look Ahead continues to set and achieves sector best practice standards and is held as a benchmark to competitors
* Develop and maintain excellent internal management relationships with all other Look Ahead departments and functions, ensuring sharing of best practice and supporting initiatives to improve organisational performance

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