Programme executive jobs in catford, greater london

Spark Inside runs coaching programmes in prisons across London and the South East, to encourage rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. 

We are one of the first organisations to take life coaching to people living and working in prison and to use systems coaching to bring together staff and prisoners in UK prisons. Our expert coaches are qualified and trained professionals. In addition to developing and delivering innovative coaching programmes, we are also committed to working with parliamentarians and government officials to influence criminal justice policy, and shift the perception of people in prison, platforming their voices and highlighting their unlocked potential.

To achieve our ambitious strategy, Spark Inside is seeking a Communications Manager to help raise the charity’s public profile, build influence with policymakers, attract funders and commissioners, and ensure the lived experience of young people in the justice system shapes our messaging, campaigns and strategy.

You will work with the Head of Communications and Advocacy to deliver a programme of compelling external communications activities through digital, print, press and events in order to increase Spark Inside’s visibility and ensure our key messages are wide-reaching and impactful.

You will report to the Head of Communications & Advocacy and work closely alongside our Participation and Engagement Manager and Policy Lead, with line management responsibility for a part-time Communications Officer. You will also work with a range of external freelancers on design, film and print. You will build and maintain good relationships with colleagues across the whole Spark Inside team, offering support and advice as well as drawing on their expertise and insights to make our communications impactful and engaging.

While target-driven, you will have a supportive style and work in a highly collaborative way with colleagues across the organisation.

You will share a passion for our cause, and a commitment to high standards. You will be highly organized, enthusiastic and motivated, with a talent for building relationships and networking. You will be up to date on the latest digital tools and trends and able to harness them to take Spark Inside’s communications to the next level.

To find out more information about the responsibilities of the role and required experience, and how to apply, please see attached job description.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Flexible hybrid working, minimum 3 days in our office in Crayford
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 10am – 4pm)
Closing Date: Midday, Monday, 30th June 2025

Make a lasting impact for the millions living with allergies.

At Allergy UK, we’re the leading national charity supporting people with allergic conditions. We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Officer to drive growth through our Endorsements Programme, helping connect people with products that support their health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales and relationship management background to join a growing team and contribute directly to our charitable mission.

What you’ll be doing:

·Identifying and engaging new clients for Allergy UK’s product Endorsements Programme

·Managing a pipeline of opportunities from initial enquiry through to signed agreements

·Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to ensure renewals and growth

·Promoting cross-organisational engagement opportunities such as fundraising and campaigns

·Working collaboratively with colleagues in Communications, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships

·Tracking market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth areas

·Ensuring accurate CRM records and high-quality client service throughout

What we’re looking for:

·Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally in a commercial or B2B setting

·Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

·Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate value propositions

·Experience managing targets, negotiating deals, and handling objections

·Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities

·Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Experience in the charity, healthcare, or life sciences sectors is welcome but not essential.

Why Allergy UK?

We are a passionate, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans to grow our reach and impact. As part of our team, you’ll be helping millions of people access the allergy-aware products and services they need to live well. We offer:

·A supportive, flexible working environment

·Opportunities for development and progression

·A welcoming, inclusive culture that values your voice and ideas

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. If you’re excited about this role but not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just who we’re looking for.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to lead strategicplanning, drive funding development, and support our governance, partnerships, andlong-term sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to help rebuild and future-proof avital grassroots charity at a time of transformation.

Role Purpose

The Strategic Development Officer will support the delivery of Kanlungan’snew strategic direction. You will help review and embed internal systems,contribute to funding and sustainability plans, and work alongsideleadership to ensure the organisation is equipped for long-term impact andaccountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the new strategic plan
• Coordinate strategic planning workshops with staff, trustees, and community partners
• Strengthen organisational policies, systems, and reporting mechanisms
• Assist the Executive Director in preparing reports and briefings for the Board

Fundraising & Development

• Map and assess potential funders and grant opportunities aligned with Kanlungan’s
• mission
• Identify and test new income streams, including individual giving, corporate
• sponsorship, community fundraising, and service-based models
• Draft and support the submission of high-quality funding proposals and applications
• Develop and maintain internal tracking systems for grants, reporting deadlines, and
• deliverables
• Maintain strong relationships with funders and contribute to timely reporting and
• impact evaluation
• Contribute to building a long-term funding strategy that reduces overreliance on
• restricted grants and strengthens financial sustainability

Organisational Sustainability & Partnerships

• Contribute to developing Kanlungan’s Theory of Change and impact
• measurement framework
• Identify and support the co-design of partnerships, networks, and
• collaborative initiatives
• Assist in preparing communications to funders, partners, and supporters

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, programme development, or
• organisational development
• Experience writing funding applications and working with funders
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal abilities
• Understanding of racial justice, migrant rights, or grassroots organising

Desirable

• Knowledge of charity governance and compliance
• Familiarity with community-based or migrant-led organisations
• Experience working in culturally diverse and multilingual contexts

Money Ready envision a financially fluent population. We teach practical money management skills through impactful financial education programmes - from budgeting and saving to investing. 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager, who  will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. Able to manage the day-to-day financial analysis and reporting requirements for Money Ready, and provide input for strategic financial planning. Using a business partnering model, ensure all budget holders are fully supported in their roles. Responsible for the delivery of all management accounts, budget, forecasts and donor reporting as well as the annual statutory accounts. Ensure all income and expenditure is accounted for in a timely and efficient manner. Helps deliver Money Ready’s strategic objectives, identifies the key financial risks and develops the internal controls environment.

The Senior Finance Manager will be a member of the SMT. This role will lead or contribute to the implementation of new financial systems, tools, or procedures that improve efficiency, compliance, and transparency.

Working across Money Ready

You will work with colleagues across the country as we continue to develop and grow the organisation. Contribute to areas of the organisation that are ‘outside’ your immediate focus acting as trusted counsel to those in roles or teams that are different to yours. Embed yourself into the organisation – recognising that our strategy and business plan are yours to deliver and that our culture is shaped with you and by you. Comply with all Money Ready management processes – helping us to help you do the best job you can.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate production of all management and annual accounts and all forecasts in accordance with best practise and statutory requirements.
• A key business partner who provides value added business support and financial insight to the SMT and colleagues throughout the Charity.
• Provides financial insight to development team to assist with fundraising bids, prepare donor budgets, and ensure donor reporting and compliance throughout the grant life cycle.
• Responsible for delivery of all statutory and regulatory compliance, including statutory accounts, certification officer returns, Charities Commission, VAT and all payroll taxes.
• Responsible for fortnightly payment runs processing. Supervise and assist with the sale invoices processing and regular credit control. Monthly reconciliation of all Money Ready’s bank accounts.
• Responsible for monthly payroll including monthly and annual RTI reporting to HMRC, pensions payments, annual payroll processing and relevant reconciliations.
• Work with auditors on preparing the audit strategy and manage annual audit process, providing all the relevant paperwork during the audit process.
• Be a positive change champion for the organisation, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in both finance and across the Union as a whole.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns with reconciliations and reporting. Line management, objective setting and performance reviews for direct report.
• Establish and maintain a robust internal controls environment that is fit for purpose but uses a risk-based approach to the establishment of processes and procedures.

Personal Specification

• You will need to show;
• Experience Substantial experience in a finance or accounting role (including at management level) in a not-for profit organisation.
• Substantial experience in the preparation of monthly management accounts and year end accounts.
• Substantial experience in processing monthly payroll using QuickBooks Payroll and Sage Payroll.
• Line management experience, including objectives setting and performance reviews.
• Experience in charity accounting principles, especially with regards to grants and restricted funds.
• Demonstrable experience of business partnering with multiple, non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience of establishing financial systems including business plans and budgets.

Skills and abilities

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). Finalists to be considered.
• Attention to detail and numeracy critical thinking.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and to deal appropriately with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Good team player but self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards.
• Well organised, efficient, proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Flexible hands-on approach with ability to take initiative on developing new ideas and systems.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct including reporting.
• Experience of working with third parties e.g. suppliers.
• Detailed knowledge SORP and VAT as applicable to charities.
• Ability to interpret financial data for strategic decision making.
• Experience of processing VAT returns including compliance with making Tax Digital and PAYE. 

Working Conditions: Limited travel will be required for attending meetings or events within the UK. Flexibility in working hours may occasionally be needed to meet the demands of the role.

Please submit a supporting statement letter with your CV. Money Ready is committed to equality, effective diversity management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

This job description is subject to regular review and may evolve to meet the needs of Money Ready, ensuring ongoing alignment with the organisation’s objectives and compliance with relevant legislation. Please also note this post is subject to satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer, and DBS/equivalent checks.

The Fundraising Executive (maternity cover) is a key part of our small but busy Community and Events Fundraising Team, leading on key fundraising events and activities, personally supporting individual fundraisers and giving support to the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager. Recruitment for an Individual Giving & Community Fundraising Manager is currently underway. Once complete reporting lines will be reviewed.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Supporting and inspiring all running and challenge and community fundraisers

• Supporting the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager on special events, including the annual Gala Dinner.

• Managing our community fundraising events and activities, with support from the Individual Giving & Community Manager (once in post).

• Ensuring data relating to fundraising activity above is accurately updated and effectively utilised

The post holder will be an ambitious, creative self-starter who is passionate about World Child Cancer’s programmes as well as our fundraising activities. They will work as well in a team as they do on their own and be happy to undertake administrative tasks as well as more complex fundraising projects. This is a varied and challenging opportunity to develop your fundraising career whilst supporting children with cancer. As a smaller organisation (circa £3m) everyone has to be prepared to support each other, so tasks may vary.

Key responsibilities

• To support the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to reach or exceed the annual income target set, within the defined expenditure budget, through activities such as Challenge Events, World Child Cancer Special Events and Community Fundraising.

• In conjunction with the Individual Giving and Community Fundraising Manager (once in post), set activity budgets and work within them, accurately recording all income and expenditure.

• Manage the charity’s community fundraising programme including, but not limited to, London Marathon, DIY fundraising, and Outlanders group.

• Develop and lead on relationships with gamers to fundraise for World Child Cancer.

• Support the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to manage the Ambassador group and delivery of special events.

• Lead on management of the annual Summer and Christmas Ambassador Quiz events.

• Support Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager with corporate fundraising.

• Work with the Marketing Executive to promote our Events and Community activities.

• Work with the Marketing Executive to create content ideas to grow our engagement across digital platforms.

• Represent World Child Cancer at events and activities.

• Ensure all World Child Cancer fundraising activity adheres to GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice.

• Deliver exceptional, timely supporter care at all times via phone, email and in person.

• Manage the supporter database – segmenting donors/ streamlining/ imports and exports, utilising the events tab, adding one off donations, adding regular donations, ensuring consent/gift aid statements are up to date, training team/ maintain accurate records on Raisers Edge.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Demonstrable track record of fundraising from community, events, or individual fundraising.

• Proven track record of building strong, effective relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to communicate with supporters virtually, over the phone and in person.

• Understanding of the importance of delivering high quality supporter care.

• Highly organised, able to develop an event/activity plan and meet deadlines.

• Strong track record of developing and managing systems and processes and a good eye for details.

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• Strong IT skills using the Microsoft Office package.

• Empathy and diplomacy surrounding the issues of children’s health and the passion to want to improve the lives of children with cancer.

• An understanding of the international context of World Child Cancer’s work and an ability to market the Charity’s work

• An understanding of diversity issues and commitment to equality

Desirable

• Experience of managing volunteers.

• Experience of working with Raisers Edge or similar database.

• Knowledge of other fundraising streams.

Executive Officer: Ministerial Oversight

The Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Officer to support the processes relating to ministerial oversight. Working alongside the Ministerial Coordinator for the Oversight of Ordained Ministries, you will be providing executive support to the candidating processes, the Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee, the Ministers of other Conferences and Churches programme and arranging for ordination services. The role will offer high level support to the Ministerial Coordinator for the Oversight of Ordained Ministries on a wide range of matters including the convening of committees and preparing papers. 

About You

We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to ministerial oversight, enjoys matters of detail, and is interested in supporting the work of the Church.

The role will require someone who is intellectually curious, enthusiastic, highly organised and able to follow detailed processes carefully and sensitively.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR.

Closing date:             6 July 2025

Interview date: 18 July 2025

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

We're looking for a passionate, values-driven CEO to guide our charity into its next inspiring chapter. 

The Coalition registered as a charity in December 2023. We have spent the last 18 months developing the infrastructure of the organisation so we can meet the Charity Commission requirements. We developed a short strategic plan for a 2 year period to ensure we had all of the foundations in place to capitalise on our new charity status. This strategic plan ends in November 2025.

The CEO will set a new five-year strategy for the organisation by building on the solid foundations of the 2 year strategic plan and maximising the opportunities that charity status provides.

The CEO will have oversight across the whole organisation, often acting as the external ‘face’ of The Coalition with our stakeholders and partners. As such, they will represent us, and enable the Disabled community to have their voices heard to achieve equality and independence for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.  The CEO will promote the Social Model of Disability and champion accessibility across all services in Surrey.

At Young Sounds UK our mission is to help musically talented young people from low-income families fulfil their potential. We're seeking our first Evaluation Director to join a small, thriving organisation and lead our evaluation strategy. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will generate insights that strengthen programme delivery, and how we understand and share our impact.

For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 July 2025 at 12 noon.

About Young Sounds UK 

Young Sounds UK exists because musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We’re here to change this in two key ways:

• We support young musicians from low-income families with funding and other help 
• We support music education through training, advocacy and research.

Established in 1998 we work across genres and across the UK. Our four programme areas are: 

• Discover: training teachers in how to spot young people’s musical potential 
• Connect: targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through strategic support
• Thrive: funding young talent UK wide through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
• Innovate: leading new thinking and action on talent development

Role overview 

Young Sounds is a reflective organisation. We’ve always invested time and effort in seeking out, understanding and demonstrating the difference our programmes are making. We believe in learning from experience. This is what we mean by evaluation.

We have recently secured funding to build on our evaluation work to date, and it is a priority for us to more fully embed evaluation throughout our work – the Evaluation Director will be critical to us achieving this. The Evaluation Director is a new role and will lead the development and implementation of Young Sounds’ evaluation strategy, ensuring that our work is evidence-based and impactful.

Key areas of responsibility 

• Evaluation strategy and organisational learning 
• Programme evaluation 
• Organisational capacity and culture 
• Research and policy engagement 
• Quality assurance and reporting 

Prostate Cancer Research - Trusts and Statutory Executive

Location: Holborn, London. Hybrid working.

Salary: £34,818 - £38,023

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Prostate Cancer Research is seeking an experience, dynamic and driven Trusts and Statutory Executive to join their team in a newly created role.

Prostate Cancer Research is a research and patient engagement organisation focused on advancing ground-breaking research and interventions into diagnosis, treatment, and care to create a future where prostate cancer no longer threatens lives. Their focus is on delivering innovative solutions and improving quality of life for patients, families, and communities affected by prostate cancer, supporting and encouraging marginalised and underrepresented communities to be part of the positive changes they are working to achieve in research, treatment and care.

The integral role of Trusts and Statutory Executive will lead on identifying and securing collaboration and funding opportunities with both existing and prospective partners to develop and manage a pipeline of strategic partners giving approximately £5,000 to £20,000, that align with PCR’s mission and core programmes of work. The post will be responsible for proactively researching new trust and statutory funding opportunities and working with the Trusts and Statutory Manager to support and lead on applications to new and existing funding partners (£20,000+). The post-holder will also provide excellent stewardship to build strong and sustainable relationships with the charity’s donors.

The ideal candidate will be a Trusts and Foundations fundraiser with demonstrable experience of developing and nurturing relationships with funders and partners, understanding complex issues and working with others to identify solutions, and producing compelling funding proposals in support of this work. You will have a background in identifying and securing at least five-figure income from prospective Trusts and Foundations and statutory income sources, as well of producing high-quality and completing proposals, reports and presentations. You will be able to build and maintain relationships with funders and key stakeholders and have excellent communication and organisational skills, supported by an excellent attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity to further develop skills in a supportive and ambitious team, with a commitment from PCR to grow their partnership fundraising, identifying new opportunities and maximising existing relationships.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 7th July

Are you looking for a fully remote, purpose-led and meaningful leadership role, one where you will be dismantling the motherhood penalty for thousands?
 

Pregnant Than Screwed  work sits at the intersection of providing information and support, research, raising awareness, and advocating and campaigning for change – always with a bold, unapologetic commitment to justice for mothers and parents.

Their impact over the last 10 years speaks for itself with 20,000 supported through their one-to-one advice line, successfully influenced key changes in UK law, including the Day-one right to request flexible working, and extended redundancy protection for pregnant women and new mums. Over 150 mentions in Parliament, Thousands of pieces of media coverage, including front-page features in The Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Mail and over 400,000 followers across social media, building a powerful digital movement

Culture and Inclusion

As Head of Development, you will work with an amazing CEO, an individual who has empathy, knowledge and savviness to lead the charity through its next level of growth. She is a progressive and inclusive leader, bold and brave in her actions, knowing that words do not bring about change, only actions. A kind yet fearless leader who will offer freedom, flexibility and personal and career growth. This is a unique opportunity to work with an incredible CEO and shape the future of working mums in the UK forever.

The lived experiences we’d love you to have

Our client is not a “box ticker” instead they are a progressive and inclusive employer, one where they value your lived experiences and skills just as much and can see behind any gaps you might have on your CV.

Our client has already built a strong foundation with our fundraising efforts – particularly through trusts and foundations – but we’re just getting started. They need a determined, creative, and strategic fundraiser to not only continue to grow this vital income stream but also to develop and scale our individual giving program, including high-net-worth donors, membership opportunities, and fundraising events.

As Head of Development, you’ll oversee our fundraising efforts across key areas:

1. Trusts and Foundations: Continue to build on our existing success by nurturing relationships with funders, submitting compelling funding applications, and ensuring robust reporting and stewardship.
2. Individual Giving: Develop and execute a strategy to grow this income stream, including high-net-worth donor programmes, membership opportunities, and community engagement fundraising.
3. Corporate Giving: Establish and grow partnerships with value-aligned businesses, creating mutually beneficial relationships that generate income, amplify our mission, and align with our campaigning values.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a significant impact by developing innovative, creative approaches to fundraising while ensuring our existing work continues to thrive.

In return for your passion, commitment and hard work, you will receive some of the most competitive benefits across the sector, whilst knowing that every day you are changing the lives of parents, families and the workplace. Your passion for gender equity will be shape the lens through which you storytelling and campaign tirelessly for the good of the millions of women who continue to lose their jobs, get passed over for promotion and face a penalty for being a mum.

Here are just some of the benefits they offer:

· Flexible working is embedded in our culture with employees working different hours, and days of the week.

· 34 days annual leave, including statutory bank holidays. This is pro-rata for part-time staff.

· Paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

· 2 paid ‘’Wellbeing Days’’. These are days that can be booked off with no notice and no questions asked.

· 5 days paid leave to care for dependents.

· Participation in a comprehensive workplace pension scheme with contributions from the organisation of 4%

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

· 4 days of training per year. 

· Work from home onboarding and office set up.

Next steps

We would love you to apply, which is a simple and transparent process, with a screening and interview stage with Scoutess Consultancy (we are the recruitment partner for this role) and a one stage interview with our client w/c 21st July (interview 23rd June). Please note the advert will close on Sunday 13th July at midday, however, you may be contacted earlier if shortlisted.

We are seeking a new Chief Executive to deliver a world-class students’ union.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Friday 11th July 2025

Location: Hybrid/London (at least 3 days per week on-site)

About the LSE Students’ Union

LSE Students' Union (LSESU) is a £5.6m not-for-profit organisation for LSE students. We've been part of the LSE community since 1897, and all LSE students automatically become LSESU members when they enrol.

We exist to:

• Support students holistically in terms of their academic and student experience, serving as an independent source of advice and advocacy.
• Help students shape and lead their own academic and student experience by providing opportunities that foster connection and engagement, building their skills and future careers.
• Use our influence to forge and create change in the interests of students within the institution, the community, and wider society, by empowering the students themselves.

We are emerging from a change programme which has seen us significantly enhance our culture, governance, and partnerships. We are proud to have positive morale internally, with 93% of staff feeling they are trusted and well respected at work. We have enhanced our Trustee board and enjoy a great level of support and engagement from Trustees.

Our new approach to building partnerships with LSE is working exceptionally well, including investing in dedicated partnerships management roles within our staff structure. We are also excited to be opening a newly refurbished commercial offer in the very near future.

About the role

We have set an ambitious strategy for 2030, which our team is enthusiastic about. Our vision is to be a union today, empowering every student to shape tomorrow. This is a journey about us transforming the educational journey and student experience of our members, setting a global standard for a world-class students’ union. Our plan has three core pillars focused on partnerships, advancing student voices, and creating a lifelong sense of identity.

We are seeking a new Chief Executive to drive this strategy and deliver a world-class students’ union.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate brings proven senior leadership experience from a high-profile organisation, with expertise in managing complex situations and challenges, including those of a politically complex nature. You will have exceptional strategic vision and a successful track record in building institutional partnerships.

Your track record will show that you have led transformational change and provided empowering, inspiring leadership to your teams to achieve organisational goals.

Staff well-being, professional development, and having an inclusive culture where teams feel valued and motivated are important to us. Our new CEO will be responsible to the Trustee Board and the Sabbatical Officers, so we need a leader who is authentic, communicative, and committed to ethical leadership and decision-making.

We care deeply about the well-being of our team, but the nature of our work can mean that we need to respond rapidly to complex, emotional, and political challenges at a moment’s notice. Our leader will need the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure and adapt to change and challenges as needed.

We welcome all candidates with the leadership experience required to consider this post, including those who might be considering working within a Students’ Union for the first time. You will be supported by an exceptional team that is excited to work with a new CEO.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 11th July 2025.

Reports to: Director of Strategy

Staff responsibilities: Line manage four staff; Senior Social Media Officer, Communications Officer, Communications Assistant, Media Officer 

Hours of work: 37.5 hours, full time. The role is contracted until 31 March 2026, due to government funding.

Please note, candidates must be based in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the promotion of Bikeability, the Government’s national cycle training programme, as a key member of the management team.

The Head of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the creation, development and delivery of marketing and communications activity with both internal and external audiences, including the Bikeability industry, schools, parents, the general public, media, and key stakeholders.

You will head up a team of talented communication experts, as part of the Strategy team, ensuring the delivery of all communications activity, including marketing campaigns, social media, press relations, industry engagement, and communications support to our public affairs strategy.

You will have excellent experience of delivering outstanding marketing and communications campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive service demand. You will have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a team.  You will report to the Director of Strategy and be actively engaged in advising the executive team and trustees. 

Responsibilities:  

Lead the Promotions and Communications team to: 

• Develop and deliver The Bikeability Trust’s marketing, communications and media activities, including campaigns and project communications

• Manage relevant contracts with external agencies, including website management and graphic design

• Deliver the Bikeability social media programme to key audiences including parents, schools, internal Bikeability industry, and general public for wider awareness 

• Deliver communications support for Bikeability industry through a programme of regular communications 

• Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to deliver effective project communication deliverables 

• Effectively manage team budget 

• Use media monitoring and brand tracking to evaluate impact and manage brand reputation

• Ensure evaluation and impact of communications work is collated and learning shared.

Enhance and improve strategic stakeholders’ engagement, including joint campaigns, cross-promotion and/or specific project activity to: 

• Ensure the Department for Transport and Active Travel England are fully engaged in any communications activity, working with them to amplify messaging 

• Work with cycling and active travel organisations on joint campaigns and promotions 

• Suport our Fundraising team to generate engagement and income from individual donors and corporate partners 

• Work with our agency partner to provide communications support to public affairs strategy 

• Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion are considered, and the Bikeability industry voice is at the centre, in all research projects and programmes. 

Provide communications leadership across The Bikeability Trust: 

• Champion and advocate the brand, supporting and motivating teams across the organisation to adopt our tone of voice and messaging 

• Track communications performance management and make recommendations for improvement 

• Deputise for the Director of Strategy in reporting to Board and attending Board meetings. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in communications, PR or marketing, including management of a small team.

• Experience of communications and marketing, including promotional campaigns 

• Experience of website management 

• Strong leadership and collaborative working style 

• Self-motivated with positive mindset 

• Excellent communication and analytical skills 

Desirable Skills and Experience: 

• Experience working in charity or non-profit sector 

• Experience working in cycling industry 

• Experience working with local and national government 

About The Bikeability Trust 

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.   

We are:  

• Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.  

• Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.    

• Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

• Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.   

• Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.  

• Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.

We are looking for someone to join our Young People Learning team to support the coordination of our programmes for young people across England and Wales.

We are looking for someone with a passion for empowering young people and understanding of school’s curricula in England and Wales to coordinate.  Your role ensures that operational delivery plans are implemented in your defined area, meeting all targets and KPIs.  There is a significant external remit, and you will be expected to pro-actively manage relationships with schools and Local Authorities, to support schools as they participate in our programmes.

You will monitor the quality and impact of our programmes, ensuring this is captured and fed back to our Facilitators and Young People Development Lead to ensure continuous improvement.  You will also be working together with the rest of the Young People Learning team to coordinate activity, such as Workshops, Dragons’ Dens and Awards, to ensure a clearly mapped out timetable.  To support the Young People Administrator in scheduling activity, you will be expected to pass-on details from schools and partners in a timely manner.

You will also have opportunities to work with colleagues across the business, for example colleagues in sales and partnerships, to implement delivery plans as agreed by external partners and funders.

In addition to the ongoing remit of the job description, the post holder will work towards individual goals/outcomes as agreed with the line manager and aligned to the annual organisational business plan.

Having the right mindset, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills.  We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet so if you feel your experience, skills and attitude will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mindset, we would welcome an application from you.

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinating delivery of our programmes for young people, achieving allocated targets in England and Wales and complying with programme systems and procedures.

· Support the effectiveness of activities for young people by appropriately preparing facilitators and following up with operational stakeholders, such as teachers, after delivery to ensure sessions meet highest standards expectations.

· Support the delivery of successful events for our young people, such as Awards and Dragons’ Dens, and responsible for implementing plans, coordination and logistical arrangements.

· Ensure effective recruitment and retention of schools and young people, driving impact and engagement in allocated areas through developing and maintaining operational level relationships and customer service.

· Responsible for gathering and collating evaluation data and case study information during programme delivery and at events to evidence impact.

· Maintain up to date records on our CRM system, HubSpot, and impact data on Microsoft Forms and SharePoint.  

· Providing accurate management information and case studies for reporting to external stakeholders.

· Gathering intelligence and local insight, needs and funding opportunities to help inform the overall UK Young People sales and strategy.

· Work collaboratively with fellow Coordinators to lead the continuous improvement and innovation of processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency while developing your capability, confidence, and skills.

For a full set of criteria and information on how to apply please download the recruitment pack from our website.

About Us

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is a local, independent, self-funded charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark. We pride ourselves on our open and participative working environment, adhering to core values of fairness and equality as a service provider, employer, and partner. We are proud to partner with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide essential social prescribing and Cancer Champion services to individuals affected by cancer, through 2 year and 3-year funding, respectively.

Are you passionate about health equity and community empowerment?

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is looking for a dynamic, compassionate and community-focused individual to lead our Macmillan Cancer Champions Service. This vital role supports underrepresented communities in Lewisham to raise cancer awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to screening and wellbeing services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a community-led programme to raise cancer awareness and tackle stigma
• Manage and support a Volunteer Coordinator and a team of Cancer Champions
• Build partnerships with local health, social care, and voluntary sector organisations
• Ensure inclusive, culturally sensitive engagement with underserved communities
• Monitor impact and report to funders and stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Empathetic, proactive, and passionate about community health
• Experienced in managing staff or volunteers
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and project delivery
• Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills

We Welcome You

We know that diverse teams make stronger organisations. If you’ve never seen yourself in a role like this before — we encourage you to apply. We offer:

• Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
• Anonymised shortlisting to reduce bias
• Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
• Applications in alternative formats (written/audio)

Ready to empower individuals and transform lives? Apply now and be part of our mission to create a healthier, more connected Lewisham!

Staff benefits

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time). Additional day's leave for Birthday
• One day a year for volunteering
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including access to 24/7 helpline for partners and dependents
• Flexi time scheme allowing the claiming back of additional hours worked
• Other flexible working options, including working from home (where appropriate)
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
• CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
• TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary