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Job Title: Programme & Project Manager - Transformation

Reports to: Managing Director - Transformation

Employment Type: Full-time

Grade: Manager - Senior

Salary: £60,000 to £67,000 per annum

Contract: 18 - month fixed term contract with possibility of becoming permanent

Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and remote split

About Better Society Capital (BSC):

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too. 

Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty.  BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as portfolio manager for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Investment Trust (SBSI) managing its £83m portfolio. BSC is about to implement its next five-year strategy in 2026, which will offer new opportunities to target social issues at a national scale.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with proven programme and project management experience to support delivery of a series of organisational change projects that are central to equipping BSC to deliver our mission in the future.

Our organisational development has three main pillars: - Embedding a new strategy and effective decision-making around its implementation - A programme to transform our digital and data capabilities - Embedding new organisational values and a re-energised common approach to people management and development

This is a varied role that requires a logical and thoughtful approach to multiple work streams with rigour and purpose in a timely and professional manner. We celebrate innovation and this role would suit someone who is excited by making systems work well, suggesting recommendations for adaptation and improvement, and who is comfortable with working across multiple teams, stakeholders and deadlines.

We are committed to every team member’s learning and development which makes this role well suited to someone who is keen and curious to learn new things and develop new skills.

What you will do:

Effective project management of key elements of the “Essentials” data and digital transformation programme:

o Support the Managing Director – Transformation in the standing up and continuous operation of a Minimum Viable Governance framework, ensuring adherence to the protocols you establish.

o Drive Iterative Planning & Adjustment: Maintain and continuously update the integrated programme plan, rapidly facilitating adjustments in project direction and scope as learnings emerge from Workstream Leads and the investment team.

o Act as the dedicated PMO Execution Lead for the entire Essentials Programme, providing centralised control, reporting, and rigour across all five Workstreams.

o Supporting the Managing Director – Transformation and the leads of all the programme workstreams in co-ordinating activities and keeping the whole programme on track

o Establishing and operating systems to track the realisation of benefits from the programme

o Ensuring that key choices and decisions are escalated to the right forums at the right time

o Establish effective technology and systems to support programme management

Effective project management of strategy implementation:

oSupporting the Managing Director – Strategy operationalising key aspects of our 2026-30 strategy

oEstablishing and embedding systems within teams to track and the progress of priority projects and cross-BSC initiatives aligned to our new strategy

oEstablishing and operating a quarterly process for reviewing progress against goals for priority projects to support effective prioritisation and allocation of resources in line with organisational priorities  

oWorking with the Strategy MD to ensure effective communication around strategy implementation, progress and decision making across the senior team

Effective management of people initiatives:

o Supporting the Managing Director – People and Talent in the roll-out of a revised “BSC Way” of people management and new BSC values – helping co-ordinate and sequence activities

o Supporting the People and Talent team in implementing effective tracking and management systems for reporting on progress

o Supporting the Senior Management Team EDI Champion in leading the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group to drive our EDI work and report on its progress

Integration Management & Investment Alignment:

o Serve as the central liaison and integration manager Investment Team projects

o Enforce Transformation Standards: Proactively ensure the cross-company project delivery aligns with the Essential Programme strategy to maintain programme coherence.

What you will bring:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Experience operating within a rapidly maturing PMO environment, specifically acting   as the execution support function for a senior transformation leader.

• Demonstrable experience of end-to-end project management across multiple complex projects and programmes of delivery at pace

• Experience of supporting change management processes and projects

• Demonstrable commitment to improving people’s lives in the UK.

• Demonstrable experience of strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

• Experience and confidence using technology (and AI tools) to enable effective project delivery.

• Confident and competent use of Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Experience of working within the financial services, charity or social enterprise sector

• Experience of technology-enabled change programmes and/or HR/people development programmes

• Experience of broader software platforms, for example Salesforce CRM and project management tools

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Excellent project management, time management and organisation skills

• Operational Rigour & Governance Execution: Proven ability to implement and enforce project controls (risk, issues, decisions, reporting) defined by senior leadership, ensuring compliance across workstreams.

• Data-Driven - Exceptional skill in collecting, synthesising, and visually representing project data (progress, risk, benefits) to support effective leadership team decision-making.

• Influence without Authority: Superior skill in managing senior stakeholders, including the five Workstream Leads and the Investment Project Manager, to ensure adherence to standards and timely delivery of inputs

• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and ability to establish excellent working relationships internally and externally

• Enthusiastic, proactive and curious to learn new things and develop new skills

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Good at finding innovative solutions to problems

• Excellent judgement, discretion and utmost integrity

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Prioritises effectively and takes ownership of tasks

• Flexible & thrives in a dynamic and varied role

Embody Better Society Capital core values:

Ø  Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.

Ø  Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change

Ø  Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate.  And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.

Ø  Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do.  We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence

Ø  Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration.  We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Other terms

Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.

Right to work: Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).

We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

How to apply:

Closing Date:  11.59pm on Sunday 7th December 2025

Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer.

NB we screen for answers generated by Gen AI. To get a 5 star score, we ask that your Applied answers are authentic and reflect your own knowledge, skills and motivations.

Interviews

• Round 1 interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025

• Round 2 interviews will be held w/c 5 January 2026

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.

If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

You can find out more about our recruitment approach here

Reports to: Senior Digital Programme Manager (Behaviour Change) 

Direct reports: None

Location: Our well-equipped office is in Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0NE. Staff are currently working in hybrid locations with a general requirement to meet colleagues once a week in the office and to attend a monthly all-staff meeting in London, although we will always take into account personal circumstances.

Status: Maternity cover (initially for 10 months) 

Hours: Full-time 

Salary: Grade C: £40,982 - £44,753 (depending on skills, knowledge and experience), plus benefits. Includes 11% London Weighting which is based on one day a week in the office. 

Role Summary

As Senior Behaviour Change Programme Officer, you’ll be a vital part of our Communications team, working with colleagues to shape powerful, consistent messages that are clear and well-framed. 

Reporting to the Senior Digital Programme Manager and as a key member of the team, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in and learn skills across the full marketing and communications mix.

We're looking for a candidate who brings a mix of knowledge and skills across some or all of the following areas:  

• Developing persuasive, supportive behaviour change content that enables people to make changes in their lives and to their health and wellbeing  

• Communications skills - the ability to craft clear, adaptable written messaging and content across a mix of channels   

• Using digital platforms and tools to engage individuals with behaviour change/programmes, including websites, apps, community groups and social media platforms  

• Community stewardship and customer service - supporting individuals and groups with responses to queries 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities  

Please refer to the candidate pack for role and responsibilities of this post.

Important note: We monitor for use of AI in responses and will reject applications containing fully AI generated answers.

We encourage applications from people who meet most, but not all, of our essential criteria. And we encourage applications from people who have been disabled by society, are from minoritised groups, have personal experience of alcohol harm or have experienced any other forms of societal discrimination. 

Timeline

• Deadline for us to receive your application: Strictly 9am, Monday 1 December 2025. The online application form gives a date and time stamp to all applications.
• We will aim to get back to you by: Thursday 4 December 2025. All applicants will receive a response.
• Interviews: Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 December 2025 (please save the dates!) 

This is a unique opportunity to help build an ambitious new function, with a portfolio of projects that will make a lasting difference for cats, dogs, and their owners. The work will be diverse, strategic, and deeply rewarding, and you’ll be collaborating with smart, compassionate colleagues across the organisation to create real social impact.

The newly created Advice & Support Team plays a critical role in delivering Battersea’s strategic focus on early intervention in the pet ownership journey. By offering well-timed expert and empathetic support and advice before owners reach crisis point, the team aims to prevent avoidable animal welfare issues and reduce the number of pets relinquished for preventable reasons.

This role will be pivotal in bringing Battersea’s ambitious Advice & Support strategy to life. It will involve leading and developing innovative, partner-oriented projects that provide practical solutions - from helping prospective owners make informed acquisition decisions to supporting struggling cat and dog owners when they need it most.

Success will require working cross-functionally within Battersea while also building and managing strong, ongoing relationships with external partners at a senior level both inside and outside the animal welfare sector. Current initiatives, such as our partnership with FareShare and pet food manufacturers to deliver pet food to owners in need, illustrate the type of collaborative, preventative work this role will initiate, manage or expand.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

 

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

If you are successful to the interview stage of the recruitment process, we ask that you follow the below guidelines on the use of AI at interview stages:

Acceptable use:

• Researching sector trends, company information, or general interview tips.
• Practicing interview questions with AI tools to improve communication skills.
• Using AI to support with structuring your responses.

Please do not:

• Submit AI-generated responses as your own during the interview.
• Use AI to impersonate or misrepresent your experience or skills.
• Use AI tools during real-time interviews.

Closing date: 28th November 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): To be confirmed

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack from our Careers website.

Join our Team!

We are entering an exciting period of change to transform understanding of Crohn's and Colitis across society, increase our reach and, ultimately, work towards a cure for the conditions.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join us as our Head of Communications and be a driving force in making that shift by creatively leading strategic communications and campaigns.

You will also play an important role by working with an external agency on the development of a new legacy proposition and supporting materials, as well as working on internal legacy promotions and staff training.

In this role you will lead our media, social media, campaigns and engagement functions, as well as project teams across the charity. You'll grow our engagement with diverse audiences and support them to take action towards ambitious campaign goals.

Full details of the job description and person specification are found in our Recruitment pack for download below.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, creative and driven communications leader who will be committed to improving the lives of people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.... could this be you? Are you:

• experienced in leading multidisciplinary campaigns that delivered ambitious results?
• an effective coach with experience of building high performing teams?
• seasoned in driving media relations to deliver results?
• a calm and experienced leader, demonstrating sound judgement even with the pressure is on?
• adaptable to the ever changing trends in communication, embracing them as opportunities to innovate and strengthen engagement?
• aware of social media and campaigning tools to amplify the community voice in communications?

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

Our location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be occasions when you will need to attend  directorate days and face to face meetings. In addition, the charity meets four times a year at the office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

Telling the transformative stories of how credible sustainability systems help address some of the world’s toughest challenges has never been more important. From tackling climate change and reducing environmental impacts, to supporting farmer livelihoods and advancing human rights.

ISEAL is seeking an experienced communications professional with content creation, writing and campaigns strategy experience to bring ISEAL’s narrative to life. This role is ideal for a strategically minded storyteller, who thrives in a mission-driven environment and wants to shape how global audiences understand the power of market action on sustainability.

ISEAL is the global membership organisation for sustainability systems, including many of the world’s most respected schemes. Our members work across diverse sectors and issues – from labour rights and livelihoods to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. We define credible practices for sustainability systems through the ISEAL Code and Credibility Principles. Businesses and governments use these tools to inform policy and frameworks, and to select the most impactful systems with which to partner.

As part of our small communications team, you will play a pivotal role in building ISEAL’s reputation as a trusted voice and thought leader. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will work with colleagues across programmes and projects creating content, providing campaigns advice and support, sharpening messaging, crafting compelling thought leadership material, and maximising the impact of our communications.

This role calls for an excellent writer who can think strategically and translate complex information into engaging stories, delivered in a range of formats. Whether your background is in journalism, corporate communications, or strategic storytelling, you will bring a strong editorial eye, creativity, campaign skills, and the ability to spot the stories that matter most. You are self-motivated and comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural environment with multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines. In return, ISEAL offers an inspiring insight into the world of sustainability initiatives, a supportive organisational culture, and opportunities to develop professionally and personally in an international NGO environment.

Key responsibilities

Content creation and storytelling

• Develop and deliver high-quality content, including thought leadership campaigns (featuring podcasts, videos, editorials, and webinars)
• Amplify the work of project and programme teams, positioning it through the broader organisation narrative
• Write engaging news and feature articles that align with organisational priorities
• Review, edit and advise on content produced by colleagues and consultants
• Bring together complex and technical information and translate this into easy-to-understand messaging
• Safeguard ISEAL’s brand identity by ensuring all communications reflect its tone of voice and style, support colleagues to embed brand storytelling in their work through guidance and training

Messaging

• Develop and maintain ISEAL’s overarching organisational messaging framework, ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment with the broader narrative
• Create key message templates and toolkits for staff to support consistent communication across programmes, campaigns and external engagements
• Ensure ISEAL’s messaging reflects its mission, values and strategic priorities while resonating with diverse audiences
• Embed core messaging in content and campaigns
• Empower staff to confidently represent ISEAL by delivering messaging guidance and training that deepens understanding of organisational priorities and voice

 Campaign planning and delivery

• Provide programme teams with communication campaign planning advice
• Oversee the communications campaign scheduler, ensuring activities are coordinated and strategically aligned
• Lead dissemination and growth of thought leadership campaigns, with a particular focus on expanding podcast reach and impact
• Work with the senior coordinator to ensure campaign delivery is well executed
• Analyse the performance of campaign strategies to identify the most effective ways to expand ISEAL’s reach and improve engagement

Editorial oversight and sign-off

• Fully understanding and absorbing the organisational narrative, review and sign off on key communications materials, including social media copy and graphics, news page articles and organisation newsletters
• Ensure content adheres to brand, tone, and quality standards
• Keep key message resources such as FAQs and explainers up to date

Other responsibilities

• Create issue and crisis-response communications as needed
• Work with the communications coordinator to oversee content monitoring and metrics and assess effectiveness of communication tactics and strategies
• Ensure that review and approval processes, version control, and filing systems are in place to keep content accurate and sign-offs efficient
• Line manage and mentor direct reports, fostering growth and development

Essential experience, knowledge and attributes

• Significant professional experience in content creation and campaign delivery, ideally in an international NGO, membership body, or mission-driven organisation
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with proven ability to produce thought leadership articles and multi-format content (digital, video, podcast etc)
• Familiarity with podcasts and digital storytelling formats, including audience growth strategies.
• Familiarity with facilitating virtual meetings and webinars
• Strong campaign planning experience, including oversight of schedules and coordination across teams
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex sustainability and technical topics into clear, engaging messaging for diverse audiences
• Proven track record of developing and delivering campaigns that increase reach and engagement across a range of geographical regions, including experience using LinkedIn (organic and paid)
• Experience reviewing, editing, and signing off on communications materials
• Experience of maintaining brand voice and quality
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise colleagues and work collaboratively across teams, displaying professionalism and tact
• Interest in and some understanding of sustainability issues
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms, including virtual meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.), collaborative working tools (e.g. Monday, Miro, etc.), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Background in sustainability communications or eco-journalism.
• Understanding of sustainability systems, which may have been gained through professional, academic, or voluntary experience.
• Awareness of emerging trends in campaigns and digital content dissemination.

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are connection, empowerment, inspiration, wellbeing, effective working, and creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation. We instil these values in all our processes and interactions.

We work on global issues and our team reflects this, with individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity adds to the quality of work that we deliver and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we strengthen our team.

Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas that form someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with the budget and processes in place for staff to take advantage of development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, with an additional day a year added after two years (to a maximum of 30 days). In addition, we add an extra five days as a one off, once you have been with us for five years.

We have a hybrid-working model with a minimum of four days per month in the London office, as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is a permanent contract

Salary: £45,800-£49,800 p.a. depending on experience

Working hours: Based on a full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week

Location: London is the preferred location. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.

International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel

Annual leave: 25 days / year (including office closure between Christmas and New Year)

Ideal Start Date: February 2025

How to apply

Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.

Deadline for applications is 10 December 2025, 5pm GMT. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Please note that we would like to see candidates´ own writing in the cover letter and discourage the use of AI for this purpose.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)

First interviews (Teams): starting 1 December

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): from 2 January

Panel interviews (in person): w/c 5 January

Decision: mid-January

Accessibility

If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

As our Manager, Global Sub-Grant Programme, you will manage and coordinate all aspects of Chapter Zero Alliance’s sub-granting operations and partner* relationships across our global network of Chapters. The role ensures effective fund disbursement, compliance with due diligence and contractual requirements, and strong partner relationships that support the charity’s mission to embed climate governance into boardroom decision-making. 

* The term “partner” throughout refers to our network of Chapters who will be sub-grantees in the majority of cases. However, the term may also include knowledge, or other partner organisations. 

Organisation: Chapter Zero Alliance 

Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office 

Reporting to: Associate Director of Strategy and Governance 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Travel: Business travel from time to time, as needed 

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

• Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown

• Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)

• Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan 

About Us 

Chapter Zero Alliance is a charity undergoing an exciting period of growth. We support a unique, high-impact network of Chapters active in over 70 countries worldwide engaging board directors on climate and nature issues. We are making a measurable difference by creating a safe and supportive environment for peer dialogue and working with our founding partners at the University of Cambridge and the World Economic Forum and our broader partner network. Click here for more information about our work. We are the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management 

• Manage the full lifecycle of sub-grants, from the ‘request for proposal’ stage through to Chapter, or partner selection and contracting, reporting and closure. 

• Maintain oversight of all sub-granting timelines, documentation, and deliverables. 

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and funder requirements throughout the sub-granting cycle. 

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the sub-granting process, including database and document management. 

Chapter and Partner Due Diligence, Contracting 

• Lead and coordinate Chapter or sub-grant partner due diligence assessments in line with organisational standards. 

• Support risk mitigation planning and maintain up-to-date due diligence records. 

• Prepare and process partner contracts (sub-grant agreements) and amendments, timely signatures and filing. 

• Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations. 

Chapter and Partner Reporting and Oversight 

• Monitor sub-grantee narrative and financial reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate and compliant. 

• Review reports (budgets, deliverables, and impact metrics) and coordinate internal validation processes with all relevant teams. 

• Support partners to strengthen their reporting capacity and understanding of grant requirements. 

Partner Capacity Development 

• Support the design and implementation of partner capacity development plans. 

• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and follow-up actions with partners. 

• Track progress of capacity development activities and report outcomes to management. 

Coordination and Communication 

• Serve as the key liaison regarding sub-granting between partners and internal teams (Finance, Fundraising, Chapter Engagement, and Senior Leadership). 

• Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders. 

• Participate in cross-departmental coordination meetings to ensure alignment between partnership and programme delivery. 

• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement of partnership systems and tools. 

• Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed. 

Advisory and Strategic Support 

• Advise on new sub-granting opportunities and partnership models to strengthen programme impact and reach. 

• Support the development of partnership policies, tools, and templates. 

• Provide analysis and insights on partner performance, risks, and opportunities. 

Person Specification 

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• Significant experience in partnership management, grant administration, or programme coordination within the NGO or international development sector. 

• Demonstrable experience in managing sub-granting processes and partner relationships. 

• Strong understanding of UK charity regulations, including fundraising standards and data protection. 

• Knowledge of due diligence, risk assessment, and donor compliance requirements. 

• Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners. 

• Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions. 

• A credible and confident communicator. 

Desirable 

• Experience in capacity development, training, or partner support functions. 

• Familiarity with institutional donor requirements (e.g., FCDO, EU, USAID, etc.) 

• Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting. 

• Knowledge of CRM/project management/grant management systems. 

• Understanding and passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors. 

Core Competencies 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

• Project management, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality. 

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style. 

• Commitment to the organisation’s mission, values, and partnership principles. 

The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office working arrangements.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £45,000–£52,000 per year (starting salary typically at £45,000 with progression based on performance and experience.)

Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager

Indirect Reports: Communications Officer

Job Description

About the role

The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.

As the charity’s strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes.

While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery.

This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust’s vision and strategy.

As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben’s legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  Fundraising

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation.
• Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
• Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships.
• Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality.
• Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.

  Senior Leadership Team

• Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture.
• Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments.
• Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity.

  Communications and Marketing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and priorities.
• Shape and oversee the charity’s external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact.
• Manage the charity’s media, PR, and brand activity, ensuring all communications uphold high standards and strengthen the charity’s reputation.
• Lead the charity’s digital presence, including website, social media, paid advertising and online campaigns, to grow awareness and engagement.
• Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
• Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.

  Finance

• Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds.

Person Specification

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.

While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.

Experience 

• Experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of developing and delivering successful income generation strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and overseeing complex fundraising applications across a variety of funders or for a broad and diverse funder base
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting.
• Experience in leading or collaborating on communications and PR activity within a charity or campaigning organisation.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees or senior leadership team on organisational growth and strategy.

Skills and Knowledge

• Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to create clear and accessible content across fundraising, communications, and public statements
• A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support.
• Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; able to design and manage effective systems, project management, pipeline tracking, and reporting.
• Project management skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach.
• Confident in the use of a variety of digital and cloud systems to track performance and inform strategy.
• Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice.
• An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Key Attributes and Values

• Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
• Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
• Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
• Strategic thinker with leadership presence – able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation.
• Collaborative and influential – builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships.
• Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
• Personal development opportunities

Communications and Programmes Officer

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term – one year
Location: Hybrid Full-time, 35 hours per week. The work pattern is flexible, with more working from home than office work, occasional travel throughout England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.Location: CSAN office is Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1

Reports to: Senior member of the team

Are you passionate about social justice, communications, and Catholic Social Teaching? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment?

We’re looking for a Communications and Programmes Officer to help us strengthen our voice, support our members, and deliver impactful events and resources.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on digital communications – newsletters, social media, and web content
• Supporting the delivery of events, courses, and member convenings
• Gathering insights through surveys and maintaining member engagement data
• Preparing briefings and resources that support our social mission
• Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting new colleagues and volunteers

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent written English and multimedia skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• A collaborative working style and attention to detail
• A commitment to our mission and values, and an interest in Catholic Social Teaching

Bonus skills (desirable but not essential):

• Experience with virtual learning platforms, graphic design, or working in a faith-based organisation

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small national team committed to making a difference through faith-inspired social action. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Catholic social mission in England and Wales.the deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 1st December, with interviews in person in London week commencing 8th December.

Details:

Salary: £55,000 per annum.

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. 

For this role, we expect someone to come into the office in London at least one day each week, when most of the team is likely to be in. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. 

Contractually this role is London-based. 

Benefits:

• 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced carers and compassionate leave

How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.

Interview dates: We expect to hold first interviews over Teams on Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 December 2025.

Second interviews will take place in-person at our London office week commencing 15 December 2025 – exact date TBC.  

We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job information:

We are looking for someone with impressive programme management and change management experience, who can lead through others. Someone who is both attentive to detail, and an expert communicator. 

You will lead a team of four experts in project and event management, who support clinicians and specialist advisors to deliver truly impactful programmes, projects and networks, with and for the hospice sector. 

You’ll shape our approach to programme management across the team, developing and embedding ways of working that give our work consistency, quality and meaningful results. 

You will also spearhead the delivery of two new, vital programmes of work - supporting the wellbeing and professional development of the hospice workforce, and improving access to quality hospice care for people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.

Perhaps you’re working in the charity and/or healthcare sector already, or you might bring senior programme management experience from other fields. 

Either way, you’ll become part of a close, 17-strong Programmes Team at Hospice UK. We work together and alongside external experts, to design and deliver evidence-based programmes, projects and events, which help hospices provide the very best care in their communities. 

You’ll find lots more information about the role and team in the Candidate Information Pack (available on our website to download).

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please send us the following documents by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download.
• A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications: by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Head of Programme Delivery provides leadership for The Diana Award’s Programmes team, ensuring the effective design and delivery of a high-quality, impactful portfolio of programmes. As the strategic and operational lead for programme delivery, the postholder will oversee performance, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring all activity aligns with organisational goals, funding commitments, and The Diana Award’s Theory of Change. They will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers, drive continuous improvement and innovation, and play a key role in shaping new programmes and partnerships. Working closely with the Director of Programmes & Partnerships, the role ensures TDA consistently delivers excellence for young people and partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Programme Leadership & Partnership Management

• Lead the delivery of core programmes and our international award, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, funding commitments, KPIs, and quality standards.
• Oversee programme planning, scheduling, logistics, and budget management with Programme Managers.
• Monitor delivery performance and budgets, ensuring effective processes and accurate reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Ensure all programme activities meet agreed funding KPIs and deliverables.
• Work across the organisation, including closely with the Marketing & Communications team, to support effective delivery of programmes and partnerships.
• Support the Director of Programmes & Partnerships in developing and implementing a partnership strategy, cultivating new relationships to strengthen programme funding and delivery.

Programme Design & Impact

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of The Diana Award’s programmes and new initiatives, ensuring high quality and relevance.
• Provide thought leadership on effective youth interventions, embedding evidence and sector insights into delivery practice.
• Oversee development of programmes in line with The Diana Award’s Theory of Change, mission and vision.
• Oversee programme development that meaningfully and inclusively engages young people in design, delivery, and evaluation, in alignment with the The Diana Award’s Youth Charter and Youth Voice Strategy.

Leadership & Representation

• Lead and manage the programmes team, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and quality across all delivery.
• Actively participate in programme strategy and coordinate meetings within the directorate.
• Represent The Diana Award with donors, partners, and external stakeholders, promoting strong relationships and the organisation’s profile.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure smooth programme delivery, including coordinating logistics, communications, storytelling, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee young people’s involvement in external and internal events, ensuring participation is in line with safeguarding practices and The Diana Award’s Youth Charter principles.
• Undertake site visits to monitor quality, capture learning, and ensure delivery reflects programme standards.

People Management & Safeguarding

• Supervise and support direct reports, setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Promote staff wellbeing and model healthy work–life balance practices.
• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding best practice and ensuring robust safeguarding-by-design across all programme activities
• Work with the Director of Operations to maintain strong safeguarding systems and contribute to the Safeguarding Committee.

Grant & Partnership Management

• Oversee programme and grant management processes, including budget creation and donor compliance, in collaboration with Fundraising and Operations teams.
• Support the development of funding proposals and donor reports, ensuring accurate data collection and impact reporting.
• Maintain positive relationships with delivery partners and funders to ensure strong, transparent collaboration.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders and stakeholders, demonstrating impact, accountability, and progress KPIs.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

• Significant experience leading complex programmes from design to delivery within youth, education, or employability settings.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams delivering a portfolio of programmes
• Track record of delivering multiple programmes to time, budget and quality.
• Experience designing and refining programmes & processes based on evidence, evaluation, and youth voice.
• Knowledge of impact measurement and management in youth or education contexts.
• Strong partnership management skills, with experience working with funders and partners to deliver impact for young people.
• Ability to represent the organisation externally, build credibility, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of inclusive and accessible design for engaging diverse young people.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience of contributing to fundraising bids.
• Experience of managing and overseeing budgets as well as budget reporting to SLT level.
• Confident using CRM or programme management systems to track delivery and outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding in youth settings, including risk management and escalation processes.

Desirable:

• Experience of the Theory of Change process.
• Experience of creating monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of school charging structures.
• Management of youth boards.
• Experience of managing programmes on Salesforce.
• Experience as a Safeguarding Lead.
• Understanding and knowledge of an international landscape.
• Understanding and knowledge of Social Action.

Personal qualities:

• Proactive, adaptable, and solution focused.
• Collaborative and effective at building relationships.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable, and detail oriented.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

OUR ORGANISATION

• The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.
• We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
• Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application deadline: Sunday 30 November at 10:00pm.

1st Stage Interviews: 05 December & 08 December online

2nd Stage Interviews: 11 December & 12 December in-person

Please reach out if you require any support with the application process or have questions about the role or the process.

Good luck with your application! 

Aston-Mansfield is a charity with a rich history of supporting children, young people, and families in East London since 1884. Based in Manor Park, the organisation focuses on four key areas: children and families, youth empowerment, mental health and well-being, and community development. 

Our work with young people includes training workshops, mentoring, youth-led heritage programmes, and other initiatives that help young people build confidence, develop decision-making skills, foster social inclusion, and improve well-being. We are passionate about amplifying youth voices, encouraging young people to join our board as Young Trustees and take on paid Young Facilitator roles to develop their leadership and delivery skills. 

Our two most current young adult programmes include: The Heritage Lottery programme second year delivery:  

New Voices for Old Stories is our youth-led heritage project which supports young people in investigating our heritage and the heritage of the area and reframing old stories from the past 100 years into new voices. 

Newly funded Reaching Communities programme:  

Breaking Boundaries Collective: Aims to reduce loneliness and isolation and build stronger relationships across different communities. At the same time, the project will focus on increasing the social mobility of young people from disadvantaged and low socioeconomic backgrounds. This will be achieved by employing 16 Young Facilitators in key leadership roles as well as engaging 160 young people as Changemakers, providing training and development through learning days and Action Learning Sets using external free lancers. 

This programme will have an integrated and community-focused approach, alongside the development of Young Facilitators to lead the project. Breaking Boundaries Collective will build on Aston-Mansfield's existing work and create a safer, happier, and more connected Newham for young people and the wider community. 

Role Overview 

As the Youth Programmes Manager, you will lead Aston-Mansfield’s Young Adult Programmes for individuals aged 16–25 in Newham and surrounding boroughs. You will oversee the delivery of funded programmes, develop new initiatives, and ensure high-quality workshops, training, and mentoring. This role also involves managing teams, budgets, safeguarding responsibilities, and building partnerships to support the charity’s mission of empowering young people and creating stronger communities. 

Programme Manager & Facilitator - LifeSkills (Wales)
Inspire the next generation. Shape the future workforce.

About LifeSkills
LifeSkills is an innovative programme designed to inspire and equip young people with the essential skills for the 21st-century workplace. From CV writing and interview techniques to creativity, resilience, and managing your online presence - LifeSkills helps young people build confidence and prepare for the future.

About the Role
As a Programme Manager & Facilitator, you’ll play a key role in delivering LifeSkills workshops in schools across Wales, both in person and online. You’ll bring the content to life, engage students, and work closely with schools and Barclays colleagues to ensure the programme’s success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Become an expert in our ready-made online resources to deliver engaging and impactful workshops.
• Develop and manage a delivery plan to meet student engagement targets and coordinate volunteer involvement from Barclays staff.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme outcomes in line with contract requirements.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers and Facilitators in Scotland and Northern Ireland to share best practice and drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in programme management and workshop facilitation.
• A confident communicator who can adapt delivery to suit different audiences and learning needs.
• Strong relationship-builder with experience working with schools, businesses, or community organisations.
• Organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference.

Additional Information

• Contract:Fixed-term until July 2027 - flexible part-time hours
• Location:  Home-based in Wales, with regular travel required across South West and South East Wales for programme delivery and participant engagement plus regular visits to the BITC Cymru office in Cardiff
• Salary: £27,945 to £32,000 full time equivalent per annum (pro-rata for part time i.e. 0.8 FTE/28 hours per week £22,356 to £25,600 per annum)
• Working pattern:We are open to discussing flexible working requests.This role could be undertaken on a full-time, term-time only arrangement.  Alternatively, this role could be undertaken on a part time basis - 0.8 FTE 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE). 
• Due to the nature of this role, a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required.
• Dates:
  • Closing date Sunday 30 November 2025 at midnight
  • Interviews on Monday 8 December and Tuesday 9 December 2025

Programme & Partnership Lead - Central America

Permanent. Full time

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Salary: USD 63,559 per annum gross

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please note, applications and CV submissions to be in English only. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Partnership & Strategy Lead, the Programme & Partnership Lead for Central America will be the most senior and key programme, partnership and lead role for the region, maintaining oversight of a dynamic and responsive partner portfolio that aligns with organisational values and goals. Our Central America region covers Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. 

The post-holder will ensure Christian Aid's work in partnership employs a decolonised approach to improve locally led work and maximise impact. The role is key in exploring and contributing to multi country programme initiatives across the cluster.

The role provides oversight and leadership to embed a culture of impact. The role plays a lead role in convening spaces with partners and key stakeholders, including faith leaders, and catalysing for change. It plays a key role in strengthening civil society, and fostering coherent linkages among programme, humanitarian and advocacy interventions across priority countries.

The role works collaboratively with partners to shape our response to poverty across the priority countries, to enable a culture of continuous learning. The role leads on ensuring that initiatives contribute to impact in CA’s four global thematic areas.

The post holder will also serve as the legal representative of Christian Aid in Honduras, ensuring compliance with national laws and regulations, and representing the organisation before government authorities, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Therefore, the successful individual already possess the right to work in Honduras. 

Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnership Lead - Central America include:

• Drive and lead the programme/project delivery ensuring that it is connected to work across the cluster.
• ‘Horizon scan’ to identify new potential partners that would enhance impact, and review portfolio under each of the 4 CA thematic areas (plus sub-themes of resilience, protection and inclusion) to maximise impact.
• Drive and enhance collaboration with partnerships and Christian Aid (convening) to effectively co-design, develop, plan, budget, implement, evidence, learn and communicate the impact from interventions within the programme. This will involve strengthening our collaboration with church leaders and FBOs, as part of bringing to the fore our faith identity and aligning with organisational values and goals.
• Manage a priority programme partner portfolio and ensure a collaborative approach in project design and delivery with partners to drive meaningful change.
• Be accountable for donor reporting and compliance, supporting proposal co-development and design with partners to foster a mindset of support and connection
• Lead in convening regular programme review, learning and reflection spaces with partners and key stakeholders, and when we bring CSOs together to enhance our mutual impact.
• Lead on representation for the programme and on country specific issues, and on ACT Alliance collaboration, including exploring joint programming.
• Lead on cross programme sharing and learning, to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Manage and support Programme Partnership Coordinators and Government Liaison Officer to ensure operations provide a strong underpinning for our programme, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery that aligns with organisational values and goals

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

• Master’s Degree ideally in development studies, social sciences or substantial equivalent professional experience.
• Possess the legal right to work in Honduras.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
• Demonstrable experience of living and working in a developing country.
• Substantial experience of collaborative approaches for programme appraisal, financial management, working with partners and capacity sharing with local indigenous partner organisations.
• Substantial management experience.
• Detailed understanding of development issues and key poverty drivers in the context of the specific priority programmes.
• Detailed understanding of development issues in the context of priority countries, of programme management tools and techniques, including financial management tools.
• Detailed understanding of organisational development and working on new operational models.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Highly developed problem-solving ability.
• Developed report writing skills.
• Highly developed communication skills which are written, verbal and presentational.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Substantial experience working with decolonised and localised partnership approaches.
• Substantial experience working with the private sector or private sector-led development programs.
• Substantial experience in multi-sectorial knowledge and/or experience in the four Christian Aid thematic areas.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation (“SpringBoard”)  

Programme Support Officer 

About the Foundation 

RNCSF (“SpringBoard”)’s vision is to provide access to a great education for young people facing some of the most complex and challenging circumstances. By harnessing the power of fully funded bursary placements and targeted outreach activities available in the UK’s state and independent boarding schools and independent day schools, we seek to transform individual young lives, and in turn we aim to create a sustained ‘ripple-effect’ of growing aspirations and achievements across under-served communities and marginalised groups.

Since 2012 we have supported more than 1,500 young people to access the life-transforming opportunities provided by fully funded bursary places, working with more than 200 participating boarding and independent schools united under the shared commitment to build more diverse, inclusive and representative school environments. We have ambitious plans to ensure that 2,000 young people are supported by our work by 2025, through extending our Department for Education sponsored work in independent day schools. 

Our strategic aims 

Our network of schools is at the heart of all that we do. We harness boarding and independent schools’ commitment to using their educational environments as an engine of social mobility, coordinating a sector-wide effort to target schools’ bursary and partnerships schemes for those who most need access to these opportunities.

We do so by: 

• Identifying children and young people facing complex and challenging home circumstances, for whom a fully funded bursary at an independent or state boarding school or an independent day school represents a life-transforming opportunity 

• Influencing schools to make available more fully funded bursary places; and matching children and young people who we identify through our programmes to the schools best suited to their needs and interests and providing support to ensure they thrive through their placements 

• Encouraging young people leaving school to realise their ambitions, navigate fulfilling careers and make positive contributions in their communities through a vibrant alumni network programme 

• Ensuring targeted access to other educational opportunities available in independent school partnerships programmes for children and young people who are looked-after, or on the ‘edge of’ care but for whom bursary placements are not possible. 

To do so we have a fundraising strategy to secure c.£2 million p/a in donations, used to help to unlock schools’ own efforts to fund as many bursary places and partnership offerings as possible.

The return on the Foundation’s Capital Fund covers the costs of our small team of 14 individuals. We are ably supported in this endeavour by the involvement of our committed Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and an impressive and diverse body of dedicated and enthusiastic Trustees. 

Purpose of the role  

You will support the Head of SpringForward in managing a growing independent school- local authority partnership mentoring programme. This programme promotes partnerships between independent schools and Local Authorities that ensure that children in care can access opportunities for tailored mentoring by independent schoolteachers to help address some of their achievement and attainment gaps, and be supported to secure offers for a university or apprenticeship route on leaving school. 

Key responsibilities  

You will work with the Head of SpringForward to support successful management of day-to-day operations of the programme; including but not limited to:

• onboarding and engagement of volunteer independent schoolteacher mentors;

• liaising with school coordinators and overseeing overall school participation;

• liaising with Local Authority partners and updating on pupil engagement;

• supporting mentors in delivery of mentoring, quality assurance including monitoring of session reports, updating resources). 

You will work with Head of SpringForward to review, implement and refine impact measurement, collecting survey data and feedback, review the outcomes and supporting continuous improvement of programme design and to communicate with new schools and LAs the programme’s benefits. 

You will be held accountable for upholding the highest levels of safeguarding practice in implementation of the mentoring programme, including updating and maintaining safeguarding records for volunteers. 

You will be responsible for writing reports on progress and outcomes for the charity’s senior leadership, trustees and the wider partnership community. 

If seeking additional responsibilities/hours, this role could also include elements of wider communications support - including updating the charity’s website and social media content, collecting impact stories and sharing weekly content on school visits, donor engagement and key newsworthy items relevant to the work of RNCSF. 

Person specification 

Qualities, Attitudes and Values

• Strong and demonstrable commitment to RNCSF’s vision, mission, values and policies, including safeguarding and protection of children & equal opportunities 

• A passion for working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and putting them at the heart of our work

• Flexible, adaptable, resourceful and resilient to manage changing priorities and a willingness to lead with a degree of autonomy 

• Effective relationship builder, with strong emotional intelligence and experience of co—production methods and working in collaborative environments to improve learning 

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Highly effective organisational, administrative, data management and IT skills, including strong attention to detail 

Knowledge

• Of the UK education sector and children’s social care landscape

• Of working in a grant-making or funding organisation and meeting reporting requirements 

Experience

• Of managing projects to differing timescales 

• Of building productive relationships within a small team/across teams and with external stakeholders 

• Of equitable and inclusive approaches to working with young people 

Benefits of working for RNCSF 

• You will join a small team of 14 diverse, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are united by a passion to tackle educational inequality together and grow professionally and personally along the way.

• We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work condensed hours

• We encourage and enable home-working, we are a trusting employer and we actively promote work-life balance

• A culture of living our values: child-centred, optimistic, acting with integrity, with a focus on continuous improvement and working collaboratively

• The breadth of work requires an ability to adapt and understand new ways of working quickly – there are busy points throughout the year but there is a real ‘rhythm’ which mirrors school term-times and so there is scope for contracted hours that reflect this rhythm around school holidays 

Terms and Conditions  

Hours: This is a 0.6 role, with the option to do 0.8 with additional cross-programme responsibilities (e.g. RNCSF communications and social media support). 

Reports to: Laura Slater, Head of SpringForward

Annual Salary range: £27,500 - £32,500 (FTE. Pro-rata for reduced hours) 

Start date: Immediately 

Location:  Hybrid. Expected to work from our offices (at EdCity, west London) on Mondays and Thursdays. Remote working on other days

Benefits: 30 days holiday (pro-rata) 

Auto-enrolment in the NEST pension scheme (details available on request)   

Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Given the responsibilities of this role the offer of employment will be conditional on an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. You are required to declare any criminal convictions ahead of this DBS Check.  

Diversity and Inclusion  

We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive.  We especially encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, those with lived experience of our programmes, and people who have experienced forms of exclusion or marginalisation. We welcome applications from SpringBoard alumni and those with lived experience. 

How to Apply  

• Please submit a cover letter and complete CV through the CharityJob portal, please explain any gaps in your employment or education history   

• Your cover letter should answer the following questions and be no longer than 1 ½ A4 sides:  

1. Why do you want to be part of the Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation team?  

2. Give examples of how you meet the experience, skills and technical competencies set out in this Job Description and Person Specification.   

Application deadline: 11:30pm on 27th November 2025 

Successful candidates will be notified that they have been selected for interview by Friday 28th November 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th December 2025 in person at our offices in EdCity, 1 EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF.

Safeguarding  

RNCSF is committed to safeguarding all children and young people we work and interact with. We take this responsibility seriously, with the focus being on their safety and welfare. As we are a small team, it is likely all our employees will have some interaction with children and young people we work with, whether at an event or through our youth engagement work and therefore all offers of employment are conditional on referencing and DBS checks and all employees are required to take part in regular safeguarding training. For more information please refer to our Safeguarding Policy.   

Safer Recruitment 

In line with this policy: 

1. You will be asked to bring two documents to the interview: one to serve as proof of identity (e. g. valid passport or driver’s license) and one to serve as proof of address (e. g. bank statement, council tax, credit card statement from the last three months).

2. We will usually contact one of your referees prior to interview so please indicate on your application which of your referees you are happy for us to contact or if you have any concerns about our doing so, please let us know.