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Job Structure
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Reports to: Director of Learning and Impact
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Direct reports: Programme Leads, Programmes Coordinator
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Location: Haringey, with travel across London boroughs as required
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Hours: 40 hours per week (including 1 hour lunch break)
Benefits
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25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, your birthday off, and an extra day per year of service (up to 5 additional days)
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Death in Service cover (up to 4x annual salary / fixed amount for part-time roles)
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Enhanced sick pay
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Eye care benefits for those using display screens
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Up to £750 annual CPD budget to support your professional development
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A dedicated wellness package promoting staff health and wellbeing
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Team building and transformation days to strengthen collaboration and personal growth
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Professional mentoring and ongoing supervision
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A comprehensive induction and training programme to help you thrive from day one
About Sister System
Founded in 2018, Sister System is a charitable organisation and an Open College Network (OCN) approved centre dedicated to empowering girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by the care system.
Our approach is co-designed with care-affected young women to ensure that their lived experiences continue to drive meaningful change and shape our progression. Built on proven therapeutic models, our long-term mentoring, accredited qualifications, and leadership development programmes strengthen resilience, confidence, and essential life skills.
Our model seeks to break intergenerational cycles by equipping young women with the tools to thrive and lead change. Through a strong sense of community, peer networks, and trusted adult relationships, we create clear pathways into education, employment, and socio-economic stability, supporting a life free from abuse.
Throughout her journey with Sister System, each girl participates in weekly one-to-one and group sessions focused on self-education and personal growth. These sessions explore the social and emotional transition to womanhood while building a supportive network of “sisters” who continue to empower one another during key life transitions. Our programmes are accessible to girls and young women at any stage of educational attainment, enabling all Sis-Stars to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our Programmes
All our programmes have been co-curated with young women in care and are built upon proven therapeutic models of intervention. We deliver a set of inclusive, empowering, enabling, and exploratory programmes. These focus on self-education, investigating the social and emotional impact of the transition to womanhood and creating a network of sisters who can continue to support each other's growth throughout key transitional periods. Our programmes are delivered in such a way that sisters at any stage of educational attainment can access, learn, grow, and thrive.
Job Purpose
Sister System is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Programmes to lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of our mentoring, learning, and development programmes for care-affected girls and young women aged 13–24. The postholder will oversee the full programme cycle — from referral and assessment through to delivery, evaluation, and progression — ensuring all work is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with Sister System’s mission and OCN accreditation standards. Acting as the central link between the leadership team and delivery staff, the Head of Programmes will manage and develop a high-performing team, maintain quality assurance across all programme stages, and foster strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, and community organisations to drive measurable impact and long-term systemic change.
This role holds operational oversight of all programme delivery, team management, and quality assurance, ensuring that our work achieves its intended outcomes, aligns with our organisational strategy, and continues to grow in impact and reach.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership and Delivery
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Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of all Sister System programmes, services, and activities in line with organisational aims and funder requirements.
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Oversee programme planning, scheduling, and annual mapping to ensure smooth delivery and strategic alignment across all three stages (Enable, Enhance, Empower).
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Work with the Safeguarding Lead to manage referral, assessment, and placement processes to ensure beneficiaries are appropriately matched to programmes and mentors, maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability throughout.
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Ensure all delivery follows Sister System's three-stage programme model, safeguarding standards, and quality expectations. Support programme delivery where needed, maintaining a visible leadership presence.
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Monitor the service user journey using Sister System's monitoring and evaluation tools and Salesforce CRM, working with the Head of Monitoring & Evaluation to track progress against work plans, indicators, and our evaluation framework.
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Conduct regular programme review meetings with team members and stakeholders to enhance information sharing, efficiency, and effectiveness of programme implementation.
Programme Quality and Impact
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Oversee programme quality assurance, including risk assessment of referrals, benchmarking, and monitoring of Development & Progress reports.
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Work with the Internal Quality Assurer to ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards.
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Maintain oversight of portfolios of work produced by learners and mentors towards their qualifications, in collaboration with the Learning & Development Lead and EET Progression Lead.
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Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data to evidence impact and inform organisational learning.
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Play an active role in the impact evaluation cycle, managing and adapting programmes in line with outcomes and goals.
Operational and Team Leadership
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Lead and support the mentor team in effective caseload management, ensuring appropriate workload balance and delivery quality.
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Line manage key programme staff, providing guidance, support, and supervision in line with organisational policies. Support staff wellbeing and development, ensuring a positive working environment.
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Ensure timely completion of paperwork, reports, and monitoring requirements across all programmes.
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Lead regular team meetings, contributing to a reflective, learning-focused organisational culture.
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Support implementation of Sister System's performance management systems and processes.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, specifically safeguarding, Child Protection Policy, and Code of Conduct.
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Encourage a culture of learning, creativity, and innovation. Maintain good team communication and dynamics, taking remedial action when problems occur.
External Partner Management
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Commission and manage a pool of external facilitators and delivery partners to meet agreed programme outcomes.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners, funders, and external stakeholders to support programme delivery and growth.
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Represent Sister System externally, promoting our model of culturally responsive, trauma-informed mentoring.
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Ensure all staff, partners, and stakeholders have clear understanding of Sister System's mission, vision, values, and policies, reflected in programme implementation.
Strategic Development and Business Growth
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Contribute to the development of Sister System's programme strategy, aligning delivery with the 3-year plan and long-term system change goals.
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Contribute to Sister System's strategy development and revision by providing feedback on programme reach, impact, and strategic planning.
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Identify opportunities for programme innovation and growth, including developing new partnerships and supporting funding applications.
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Support senior leadership in reporting to funders and partners, contributing to organisational learning and sustainability planning.
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Represent Sister System at sector events and forums to promote our work and influence best practice in mentoring care-affected young women.
Safeguarding
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Sister System places the highest priority on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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The Head of Programmes will serve as a Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) with responsibility for safeguarding in the organisation, maintaining good knowledge of safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children) and related legislation (e.g., the Children Act 1989).
Person Specification
Essential – Knowledge & Experience
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Significant experience in programme management, delivery, and coordination within the charity/social impact sector
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Proven track record of managing multiple programmes or projects simultaneously, meeting targets and deadlines
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Experience of line management and team leadership, including supervision and performance management
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Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders, including funders, delivery partners, and referral agencies
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Experience in safeguarding and child protection, including handling disclosures and managing risk
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Knowledge of the challenges faced by care-experienced young women and the care system
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Knowledge of effective monitoring and evaluation approaches and impact measurement
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Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in service delivery
Desirable
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Experience working with vulnerable young people, particularly care-experienced individuals or young women
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Experience in mentoring programmes or youth development initiatives
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Experience working with trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
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Experience of co-production or 'by and for' programme design with service users
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Experience in qualifications-based programmes (e.g., accredited learning)
Skills & Abilities
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Excellent programme planning, coordination, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
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Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and use it to inform decision-making
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
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Strong relationship-building skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
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Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
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Problem-solving skills with ability to adapt plans and respond to challenges
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Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team, fostering a positive and reflective culture
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Strong administrative and IT skills, including proficiency with databases and monitoring systems
Personal Qualities
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Passionate commitment to Sister System's mission of supporting care-experienced young women
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Strong alignment with Sister System's values and approach, including 'by and for' and trauma-informed practice
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Empathetic and non-judgemental approach to working with vulnerable young people
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Resilient and able to manage emotional demands of the role while maintaining professional boundaries
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Flexible and adaptable approach to changing circumstances and organisational needs
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Commitment to continuous learning, reflection, and professional development
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High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
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Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
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You will demonstrate Sister System’s values: Tenacious, Solution-focused, Masterful, Collaborative and Evidence-based
Other Requirements
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Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role
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Right to work in the UK
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Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by programme delivery
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Sister System is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sister System is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we are committed to fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Recruitment Process
The post will be advertised from 16th December 2025; applications will close on 12th January 2026.
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First round of interviews will be 22nd January 2026,
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Second round interview will commence from the week of 26th January 2025
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
This role leads and supports the staff team delivering one-to-one navigator-style support to kinship carers as part of the Kinship Connected feasibility randomised controlled trial. You will ensure the team provides consistent, high quality, relational support that reflects Kinship’s values and trauma-informed practice.
You will work closely with the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager and will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
The Programmes Manager leads practice quality, staff development, safeguarding and relational delivery. The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager leads operational quality, systems, processes, data and compliance. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead the day-to-day practice and relational delivery of the Kinship Connected (Navigator) support model.
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Support Kinship Family Workers to deliver high quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support to kinship carers.
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Ensure clear case management, boundaries, risk management and reflective practice.
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Embed the delivery approach set out in the Intervention Protocol and Kinship Navigator Service Manual.
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Ensure equity, accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of delivery, with particular focus on minoritised ethnic kinship families.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Provide high quality line management, reflective supervision and pastoral support to Kinship Family Workers
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Strong experience leading frontline delivery teams providing emotional, relational or social care support.
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Proven track record ensuring high quality casework, assessments, boundaries and risk management.
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Experience delivering strengths-based, trauma-informed and evidence-informed approaches.
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Substantial experience in line managing practitioners, delivering reflective supervision and supporting wellbeing.
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Experience leading high performing dispersed teams with confidence, consistency and compassion.
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Experience managing change and supporting staff through shifting delivery requirements.
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Strong background in safeguarding decision making, case discussions and organisational safeguarding culture.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Friday 9 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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What is it about Kinship’s mission and values that motivates you to lead the delivery of relational support for kinship carers, and how would these values shape your approach as a Programmes Manager?
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Describe a time you led or supported a team delivering emotional or relational support. How did you ensure consistent, high-quality practice?
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Give an example of how you have developed or supported practitioners through reflective supervision, coaching or managing difficult practice situations. What approach did you take and why?
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Describe a situation where you had to make or support a safeguarding decision. How did you balance risk, judgement and support for staff?
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Tell us about a time you worked with a local authority, commissioner or another external partner to resolve a challenge or improve delivery. What did you do?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Join us and help create opportunities that change young lives.
Career Ready is a UK-wide social mobility charity, working to empower young people with the skills, confidence, and networks they need to succeed. We're looking for a Partnerships Manager to help transform young people’s futures. In this role, you’ll retain and grow corporate partnerships that fund our programmes and provide paid internships, mentoring, and volunteering opportunities.
You’ll lead a portfolio of corporate partners dontating five figure amounts, inspire businesses to invest in social mobility, and secure long‑term commitments that deliver real impact. Working closely with colleagues across programmes and income generation, you’ll ensure partners see the tangible difference they make while championing employer engagement at events and through networks.
We’re seeking someone with proven account management experience at a mid to high level, exceptional relationship‑building skills, and the ability to collaborate brilliantly with colleagues and partners. If you’re proactive, organised, and motivated by creating opportunities for young people, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.
For full information view our candidate pack, which is available when you click on Apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12 January 2026
First stage interviews: expected to take place w/c 19 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Drinkaware is a leading charity concerned with reducing harm from alcohol. We do this by providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice, and practical resources; raising awareness of alcohol harms; and working in partnership with others to deliver behaviour change through our tools and interventions. The Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
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About the role:
As our Operations and Programme Support Executive, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our Operations and Programmes team running smoothly. From managing enquiries to supporting projects and events, your contribution will help us deliver our mission effectively and inclusively.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing responsive, professional support to customers and stakeholders.
- Coordinating project administration and logistics for key initiatives.
- Assisting with digital product support, including app-related queries and liaising with external agencies.
- Collecting and reporting feedback to help us continuously improve.
- Offering general administrative support, from scheduling meetings to processing invoices.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and values collaboration.
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About you:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. You’ll bring:
- Strong customer service skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with digital tools and collaborating with external partners.
- Clear communication skills and a team-focused mindset.
Experience in financial administration or e-commerce support is a bonus, but not essential. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.
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Why join us?
At Drinkaware, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You’ll enjoy:
- Hybrid Working (two days a week in the office)
- 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Bupa health cover
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Wellbeing and learning grants
- Perks and discounts platform
…and more.
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Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us work together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK.
For full information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7 January 2026
Expected Interview date: 23 & 26 January
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all communities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
No agency support is required
Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link. You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section in the Job Description and what you would bring to Drinkaware.
Interviews may be carried out in person at our Moorgate offices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities, and the world. We deliver innovative learning programmes for displaced youth globally, including the world’s first internationally accredited secondary education programme for out-of-school refugee and crisis-affected young people, as well as Changemaker Courses in Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.
We’re seeking a strategic and driven Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow our global trust, foundation, and institutional fundraising portfolio. In this role, you’ll build and steward high-value donor relationships, secure six- and seven-figure grants, and work closely with our Education Programmes and MEL teams to craft compelling proposals and demonstrate impact.
Key responsibilities include:
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Cultivating and stewarding high-value partnerships with trusts, foundations, and institutional donors
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Securing six- and seven-figure grants that support Amala’s global programmes
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Developing compelling proposals, concept notes, and donor briefings aligned with funder priorities
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Managing reporting cycles and producing timely, high-quality submissions
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Collaborating with Education Programmes and MEL colleagues to align proposals with evidence and impact data
If you share our commitment to transforming education for displaced young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply: For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and application instructions, please refer to the job description.
Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026, 12:00 GMT
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced Conservation Manager who wants to support locally-led biodiversity conservation and make a difference for the most overlooked and threatened species in Southeast Asia?
If that sounds like you, we have an exciting role of Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team.
You will play a key part in managing and leading the Asian Species Programme, as well as having the opportunity to represent the organisation externally with a variety of stakeholders.
As a standout candidate you will show your strengths in forming strong, trusted relationships with partners, staff and other collaborators, as well as your deep understanding of environmental science and biodiversity conservation.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU USE AI IN YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO BE SHORTLISTED. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR UNIQUE, BRILLIANT SELF. We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process.
Closing date: 5th January 2026 10am
First stage interviews (Zoom): 12 – 14 January 2026
Skills assessment (undertaken at home): 15 – 16 January 2026
Second stage interviews (at our office in-person): 21 – 22 January 2026
Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: We bring conservation to life through our work, championing effective approaches and increasing funding for Earth’s overlooked species and ecosystems and the communities working to protect them. By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.
We welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities who meet the criteria (in the section of the job description headed ‘What you will bring to the team’) and opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information below.
Application and Recruitment Process
Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process. To support this, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised by Charity Job to mitigate against unconscious bias. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do what we can to accommodate these for you. Please also let us know which pronouns you would like to be referred by, if you wish.
How to apply:
· Complete the application questions, upload your CV, and submit your application through Charity Job.
· Fill in our candidate survey. Whilst this survey is optional it is the way to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (information below) if you would like.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.
As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey. If you meet the essential criteria for a role, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage assessment. The results of this assessment will be used to select candidates for the first-stage interview.
If you would like to take part in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please follow the instructions in the attached document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Organisational Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of organisational development strategies and programmes to foster a high-performing culture, improve employee engagement, and support the achievement of strategic business goals.
This role involves partnering with senior leadership, identifying organisational needs, and developing innovative solutions to complex challenges related to structure, processes, leadership, and talent.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- Lead strategic OD initiatives that build leadership capability, drive cultural change, and support talent development as part of the organisation’s 2030 Strategy.
- Establish an organisational EDI framework with clear priorities, metrics and governance.
- Continue to embed and further develop the organisational Wellbeing strategy and embed practises that support emotional resilience.
- Champion EDI and Wellbeing initiatives, ensuring these are integral to the OD Plan and embedded in the Workforce Strategy.
- Lead the design and implementation of a trauma-informed, psychologically safe organisational culture.
- Develop frameworks for staff engagement, inclusion, and psychological safety to create a wider positive and high-performing culture.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to shape organisational behaviours, leadership styles, and decision-making that reflect our mission and values.
- Undertake diagnostics analysis to identify cultural, behavioural and capability gaps and develop/ implement a plan to address.
- Drive cultural alignment and leadership cohesion following organisational change, ensuring leaders are equipped to model values, foster collaboration, and lead change effectively across all directorates.
- Design and deliver leadership development programmes that equip leaders to inspire, manage change, and drive organisational success.
- Ensure the fulfilment of current and future commitments to the Leadership Development programme ensuring that our leaders are equipped with the tools they need to drive the organisation forward together with inspiring their individual teams.
- Support succession planning and talent pipelines, ensuring future leadership capability and culture aligns with strategic priorities.
- Provide sound recommendations and strategic direction on learning, career and leadership development, across the organisation based on observation of best practice externally.
- Oversee the Apprenticeship Scheme and core training programmes, ensuring alignment with workforce growth and retention goals.
- Manage the central training budget, ensuring efficient delivery of mandatory and developmental training.
- Continuously review induction and learning programmes, adapting content and processes to meet evolving organisational needs and cultural development.
- Drive organisational initiatives aimed at achieving elevated professional standards and qualifications.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as Linked In. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
In this role you’ll help the Action Against Hunger International Network to access, secure and manage institutional funding from UK donors. You won’t be alone; you’ll support the Head of Programme Funding and manage members of the programme funding team.
You’ll play a key role in helping Action Against Hunger to achieve our vision of a world free from hunger by maintaining the funding from key UK institutional donors and making sure we deliver high quality programmes. You’ll be in the exciting and important position of working with country, regional and global funds, and collaborating with colleagues both inside the international network and beyond. You’ll help raise Action Against Hunger’s profile and engagement with the UK Government and UK sector to inform, influence and collaborate on all areas of our work.
You’ll work closely with our Network HQs and country teams to develop opportunities, increase the number and value of new grants and contracts, and ensure effective delivery. But you’ll also be a key person in engaging with institutional funders too. So how will you do this? You will work at an operational, tactical, and strategic level – making the most of the links between funders strategies and the Action Against Hunger’s network own strategy and trends we observe. You’ll be proactive, bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas, and bring a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 29-Dec-2025 23:30
Planned date to begin interviews: 14th January 2026.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
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Be at the heart of a pioneering £1m programme reshaping how primary care supports young people. As Programme Manager, you will lead delivery of a flagship three year Maudsley funded initiative across Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Croydon — and beyond.
This post offers an exceptional opportunity to join a small, ambitious charity driving innovation across primary care, youth work and mental health. Working in partnership with King’s College London’s CAMHS Digital Lab and local stakeholders across the four South London and Maudsley (SLaM) boroughs, you will shape and deliver a programme that reimagines adolescent health support.
The Programme Manager will oversee strategic development and delivery at The Well Centre Charity, which is leading the spread and scale of the Well Centre model. You will lead the design, mobilisation and implementation of this new, three year initiative — focused on co-producing new services, strengthening existing provision and embedding a more integrated, youth friendly approach to health and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the day-to-day management of this £1m Maudsley funded programme
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Develop and oversee a clear mobilisation and delivery plan
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Identify and manage risks, track milestones and maintain programme momentum
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Liaise with partners and interest holders across Lambeth, Southwark, Croydon and Lewisham
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Report to funders and ensure delivery to time, quality and within budget
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Represent The Well Centre Charity externally, leading steering groups, workshops and engagement events
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Develop and lead a communications and engagement strategy
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Implement systems to monitor activity across all four boroughs
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Prepare briefings for the core team, programme steering group, funders and wider partners
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Build strategic relationships to support service transformation for young people
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Contribute to organisational operations including finance processes, reporting and information governance
About you
We’re looking for a thoughtful, curious and energetic manager who wants their work to make a real difference to young people’s lives. You will bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset and enjoy working in a small, collaborative and values-led team, where initiative and creativity matter more than hierarchy.
Essential criteria
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Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent
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Demonstrable success in project management and delivery
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Strong interest in innovation and improvement within local services
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Passion for improving young people’s health outcomes
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Well-developed written communication and report writing skills
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Ability to chair meetings with clinicians and senior managers
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Confident delivering presentations and representing the programme with commissioners and providers
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
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Masters degree or experience to equivalent level
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Experience of change project delivery within health settings
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Experience working directly with commissioners
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Project management qualification
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Knowledge of primary care delivery and funding mechanisms
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Experience working with or alongside the voluntary sector
What we offer
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The chance to shape a pioneering programme improving adolescent health
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Supportive, collaborative, values-led environment
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Opportunities for publication, innovation and professional development
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Hybrid working and flexibility
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Autonomy to contribute creatively to an ambitious programme
Benefits
(Aligned with HHGP employment terms)
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Company pension
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Cycle to Work scheme
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On-site parking
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Sick pay
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Referral scheme
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Generous annual leave
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Supportive multidisciplinary environment
Job details
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Job type: Part time
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Hours: 30 per week
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Pay: £31,515.83 – £40,000 per year
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Location: Hybrid remote, with travel across Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and Croydon (SW2 3UP)
Scaling the Well Centre model nationally so young people can access integrated, youth friendly health and wellbeing support.



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Can you lead a diverse programme of work?
Do you inspire confidence in colleagues across organisations?
Do you want a new challenge?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) who will:
- Be the Programme Manager for The Cumbrian Way programme including:
o Working closely with the Programme Director to ensure all aspects of programme management are undertaken
o Accountability for the adherence to the Programme Management Office’s programme management systems to assess and ensure budget, risks, issues, progress and impact are reported and escalated in a timely and appropriate manner
o Coordinating the project managers across the programme
o Oversee the management of the Projects and Programme Board and annual reporting
o Have oversight of all aspects of the programme in order to make connections and insights into the work as it progresses.
o Reporting on agreed outcomes by collecting, collating and presenting information as part of programme reporting and monitoring & evaluation
o Support the Programme Director as a point of contact for the national team and in quarterly reporting to the Projects and Programmes Board and other governance group updates
- Support the Church Planting Consultant with project management of the Church Plant workstream, including:
o maintaining & updating project plans/timelines
o monitoring, reporting and reviewing the effectiveness of the project work
o accounting for risk mitigation and issue resolution
o advising and collaborating on project communications
o reporting on agreed outcomes and impact by collecting, collating and presenting information as part of project/programme reporting and monitoring & evaluation
o meeting with the church plant consultant on a regular (at least monthly) basis.
o actively managing the project budget
o supporting local church planting teams with budget claims and outcome reporting
- Oversee the programme management of all areas of the Reaching Deeper SDF funded programme
- Be principal point of contact and manage the relationship with the diocesan research partner, including managing payment drawn downs, agreed pieces of work/briefs and outputs to be delivered.
- Lead and oversee the data collection and impact for diocesan Parish Returns data collection
- Line manage the God for All Programme Management Office team
This is a part time position for 24hrs per week (0.69FTE), fixed term until December 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Job Title: Funding and Income Generation Manager
Hours: 30 Hours a week
Salary: Organisational Band D (£31,060 - £33,803 FTE)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation in a newly created role at a time when
we’re looking to redesign our fund-raising activities through a mixture of activities and
events, sourcing new and nurturing current corporate partnerships and developing
commercial initiatives by making the most of our current assets.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work in partnership with the current Grant Funding
Manager (who is primarily responsible for major grant applications), whilst you will have
responsibility for pursuing a wide range of other income generation opportunities.
This role is perfect for someone with a strong track record in charity income generation who
thrives on working as part of a team yet can also work independently. You will need to be
highly motivated, well organised and have good time management skills, used to working to
targets and comfortable in providing updates and reports to the senior management team.
Based at the Factory in Porth, you’ll need to have your own transport as travel between the
various hubs will be necessary, as well as the occasional visits to potential funders and key
stakeholders.
The role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK
Main Duties
To help raise awareness of Valleys Kids and the work we do.
To identify new sources of income and build on current income streams to support
the work of the charity.
To provide support to the various business unit managers in their own fundraising
activities.
To engage with the public, local community groups and businesses to develop
additional sources of income.
To organise and manage community and corporate fundraising events.
To attend community and corporate networking events where necessary.
To actively participate in the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy
and budget.
To provide regular reports to the directors as and when required and work toward
monthly targets.
To work collaboratively with the organisation’s directors and the current freelance Grant
Funding Manager
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in fundraising, income generation or business development
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building
Strong time management and organisational skills
Budget management and reporting experience
Competency in working with general IT software (e.g. Word, Excel)
Knowledge of the local voluntary sector
Additional benefits for our employees:
An Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service Benefit
25 days Holiday a year plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
Opportunities for hybrid working
Reimbursement of essential travel expenses at agrees rates
Employer contributed pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Our mission is to create a community where every person feels supported, enabled, and empowered to overcome hardship and realise their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new project has emerged following consultation and engagement work in 2025 across central government, Local Authorities, regional London-wide partners, Young Camden, Young Brent and Young Westminster Foundations, and the local voluntary sectors.
The result is an innovative, co-funded project, seeking to work in new ways for the benefit of young people at risk of serious youth violence in this part of NW London. This role will coordinate all aspects of the management of this programme, driving high quality delivery and outcomes.
The focus of this collaboration is to tackle Serious Youth Violence and promote youth safety across the stretch of NW London from Kilburn High Road (Brent & Camden), through Queen’s Park (Brent & Westminster) which covers three boroughs. This part of London has been a hotspot for serious youth violence for many years, for young people both based in these communities and passing through. Tackling the issues in this part of North West London has always been a challenge, as the area is split across Local Authority lines. The area also features high levels of serious violence involving young people, both committing offences and also being victims of them (often interlinked). This is coupled with high levels of poverty and inequality, and also features relatively fewer youth opportunities than elsewhere in these boroughs.
As part of the project, the Local Authorities of each area are contributing funds over the next three years to fund collaborative and cross-borough projects that will support the safety of children and young people in this community. The project is funded by John Lyon’s Charity.
The project recognises that many of the challenges in this part of London are structural, but is motivated by the hope that key partners working together in new and different ways can help to breakdown some of the barriers that interrupt effective intervention and prevention.
The project does not seek to reinvent the wheel, and instead seeks to leverage the existing connections, expertise, partnerships and projects already happening within local areas.
Please see summary details below:
Job title: Programme Director, Youth Safety Programme (NW London)
Location: YCF office, with travel across central and North West London
Reporting to: CEO, Young Camden Foundation
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week), with some out of hours work / visits occasionally required, at least 3-4 days pw required in person
Salary: £46,000-£46,000 p.a. (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP, ideally January 2026
Contract type: Fixed term (three years)
Please download the application pack for full details of this role.
YCF is a membership organisation, supporting 170+ Camden-based charities and CICs that offer services and support to children and young people.

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Job Role
Reports to: National Director
Budget responsibility: Yes
Line management: 3 direct reports (Community Outreach Coordinator,Empty Spaces to Homes Programme Manager, Head of Construction & Delivery). Manage the relationship with the Upcycling Programme consultant.
Post: Permanent
Location: Home-based with frequent travel and some overnight stays to internal and external events and project sites across England, Wales and Scotland. All staff meetings are held in our ReStore, Romford.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Job Purpose
To support Habitat GB’s vision of a decent home for everyone, the organisation has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the organisation is able to deliver the Strategy impactfully, efficiently and effectively.
As a result, a new team has been formed, which will focus on developing and delivering high quality programmes in England, Wales and Scotland. The Director of Programme Delivery will be accountable for consolidating and supporting the new team to flourish. And for co-leading (with the Director of Retail) the development and performance of one out of two Strategic Goals, to: ‘Develop, pursue and share innovative solutions to increase access to decent, safe, affordable homes for communities across Great Britain’.
Key responsibilities include the design, delivery and performance of Habitat GB’s domestic programmes and to support the effectiveness of a joined-up UK housing advocacy strategy. The Director of Programme Delivery will also act as an external representation on behalf of Habitat GB, working with the National Director, Housing Advocacy Manager and others on influencing & engagement opportunities, including the development of thought leadership to increase Habitat GB’s influence on policy & decision makers, increasing credibility with partners, communities and other collaborators. The role will also work collaboratively across Habitat GB and the Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) network, including working with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Programme Delivery works to ensure the impact, sustainability, diligence and productivity of the organisation, including engaging in organisational transformation, within the framework of a values-led approach to people and culture approach.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Strategic development and programme delivery:
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Accountable for co-leadership (with the Director of Retail) of the strategic leadership, development and performance of Habitat GB’s Strategic Goal: ‘Develop, pursue and share innovative solutions to increase access to decent, safe, affordable homes for communities across Great Britain’.
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Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the high-quality design, delivery and performance monitoring of programmes under this strategic goal, including Habitat GB’s flagship Empty Spaces to Homes programme which aims to provide solutions to Great Britain’s critical affordable housing need through the conversion of empty commercial and retail properties into homes and through researching, advocating and collaborating in coalition with others to foster a wider uptake of the Empty Spaces to Homes approach.
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Working in collaboration with other teams, responsible for the delivery and performance of other GB-based programmes and the development of new strategic initiatives.
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Source and manage contractors/consultants to work on individual projects in line with our procurement and finance policies. Be responsible for effective contract management including quality assurance of their work and ensuring value for money. Proactively work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the organisation prioritises and delivers successfully across the 5 Strategic Enablers, including: taking proactive leadership to deliver high quality programmes and projects; increasing capacity and capability for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning; technical and thought leadership; increasing visibility and leadership of our mission in GB; ensuring we are a thriving organisation; and championing One Habitat approaches.
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Maintain awareness of the relevant trends to inform organisational and team strategic planning. Create and maintain a learning culture which identifies opportunities to innovate and adapt.
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Engage with HFHI and the wider sector to inspire, innovate and influence the development of Habitat GB partnerships and programmes.
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Ensure programmes are accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to provide the best possible support to target communities.
External representation and strategic partnerships development:
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Represent Habitat GB in Great Britain and, where required, internationally. Work closely with the National Director and others on influencing & engagement opportunities, including the development of thought leadership to increase Habitat GB’s influence on policy & decision makers, increasing credibility with partners, communities and other collaborators.
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Work collaboratively with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support or lead high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
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Work closely with other teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposals, propositions and reports which leverage opportunities across institutional and non- institutional prospects and contribute to our credibility as a trusted and impactful organisation.
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Be proactive in responding to external challenges as well as opportunities to raise the profile and impact of Habitat GB.
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Ensure the organisation, its mission, strategic aims, services and products are consistently presented positively to relevant stakeholders. Act as an advocate for the organisation. Promote and enhance the charity’s position externally and develop and maintain good relations and effective networks with relevant stakeholders
Performance management, reporting and monitoring:
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Set quality standards and meaningful KPIs to encourage ownership and accountability with direct reports, team, and contractors and effectively monitor progress towards agreed targets.
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Work with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the active management of the National Strategy through the co-development of a new Performance Framework for the organisation, ensuring it is robust, strategically aligned, and balances prioritisation and focus with innovation and adaptability. Represent relevant areas of performance in governance forums, including Board level.
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Work closely with the Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance to track performance, and contribute to high quality reporting, income forecasting and budget management.
Leadership and management:
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Lead a high performing and ambitious team, inspired to implement and grow the strategy and with a core focus on positive impact for Habitat GB’s community and strategic partners.
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Develop, lead and focus the Programme Delivery Team, its budget, activities and performance, to ensure the delivery against funding and impact targets.
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Manage, motivate and develop team members. Ensure regular 1-2-1s are held, set individual objectives, encourage a culture of giving and receiving feedback, where kindness and ambition support the progression of people and plans.
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Role model our values in line with Habitat GB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.
Organisational Leadership:
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Support the National Director in delivering Habitat GB’s strategy and vision, acting as a collaborative and supportive member of a shared leadership team.
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As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide oversight of organisational priorities, productivity, performance, risk and due diligence.
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Be an active leader across the organisation, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to organisational wide initiatives and opportunities.
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Co-create ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing organisational team.
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Deputise for the National Director when required and represent Habitat GB in external meetings and forums.
Person profile:
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Expert knowledge of programme and project design, delivery and monitoring. It would be helpful (but not essential) if this was in a thematic area related to Habitat GB’s vision and mission of ‘working in partnership to create housing solutions, and break down the barriers to decent, safe and affordable homes for all - in Great Britain and around the world’.
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Proven track record of developing and leading innovative programme or project delivery strategies, community-development or partnership strategies which deliver ambitious targets.
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Experience of working in a similar organisation, collaborating across teams and operating in a highly effective way across a diverse, networked structure.
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Significant and successful experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.
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Strong understanding and experience of complex organisational change projects, including the ability to support new teams to develop and thrive.
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Strong budget and financial management skills.
Skills and competencies:
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You have excellent interpersonal, influencing and networking skills and can communicate with impact across diverse audiences.
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You are a strategic, analytical and entrepreneurial thinker who is focussed on increasing impact in line with Habitat GB’s mission and a clear vision for how strategy translates into delivery
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You are resilient, able to lead positively in a role which carries significant responsibility and requires you to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
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You are a values-led leader, who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Strong leadership skills and commitment to the highest levels of integrity, honesty, openness and good governance with the capacity to inspire and motivate others
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You are an experienced manager, able to lead and inspire others, offering kind and constructive support to others enabling them to improve their impact and performance.
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You are confident and able to work across different and competing priorities
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Business planning acumen, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation skills.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
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Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
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A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
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A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
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If this sounds like it could be a good match for you, please take a look at the Candidate Pack here.
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Start your Habitat journey here…
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with Henrietta Blackmore (please see website>vacancies for this email address) before submitting an application.
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
Send by email referencing the job title in the subject line to our recruitment email > website>vacancies
The deadline for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BIND UK is a specialist team offering expert advice and guidance to organisations that are determined to deliver practical, positive and permanent impact to the UK’s Food Waste Challenge. We believe change is created not by a handful of people doing sustainability perfectly, but by everyone doing a little something. Find out more about our values and purpose here.
About Eat Smart
Eat Smart is a successful primary school educational programme born in the NE of England designed to inspire children and schools to reduce food waste and build sustainable food systems. We deliver engaging resources and learning experiences that empower schools and pupils to have more ownership of their kitchens/dinner halls, improve student wellbeing, and have increased environmental awareness.
Since 2018 Eat Smart has enabled 70 schools in North East England to rescue their food waste by over 25%, equivalent to saving 6,000 meals worth £13,000 per school, per year, and our expansion to other areas of the UK has already begun. With an ever-growing data set and credibility for school food waste prevention, we have increasing potential to affect school food policy and deliver food waste prevention interventions on a national level.
As we expand our delivery across the UK, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Development Manager to lead the expansion via a franchise model, build partnerships, and oversee the operational excellence of our growing network.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on scaling the Eat Smart model nationally. The postholder will drive growth by developing regional and national partnerships, securing funding streams, recruiting and onboarding delivery partners, and ensuring quality and impact across all Eat Smart schools and organisations.
You will combine strong operational management with strategic business development — ensuring Eat Smart continues to grow sustainably, aligning with Bind’s aims and values.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Project Development
- Co-develop and deliver a UK-wide expansion strategy for Eat Smart
- Develop and manage the franchise/licensing model for national delivery partners
- Lead on the recruitment, onboarding, and support of partner organisations to deliver the Eat Smart programme effectively
Funding & Partnership Development
- Identify, establish and nurture partnerships with national and local government agencies, policy makers, school bodies and funders
- Build strategic relationships with relevant education, environment and community organisations
- Research relevant funding opportunities for delivery partners and Bind
- Support delivery partners with the submission of funding applications
UK Network Management & Evaluation
- Co-design/develop the Eat Smart monitoring and evaluation system to monitor KPIs and the environmental and social impact of Eat Smart across the UK
- Lead on the management of the monitoring and evaluation system, supporting delivery partners where necessary
- Create local and national impact reports for Eat Smart and use insights to inform improvement and growth
- Manage the support network of UK delivery partners, ensuring they are able to deliver the programme effectively
- Assist delivery partners with meetings with Local Authorities and catering organisations
Marketing & Communications
- Co-design and lead on delivery of annual Eat Smart conferences
- Represent Eat Smart at events, conferences, and networking opportunities across the UK
- Manage Eat Smart UK social media channels
- Develop digital and print materials to support programme promotion and recruitment
Person Specification
Essential:
- Align with Bind’s values. If you are this, we can teach you the rest!
- Understanding of third sector grant funding landscape and experience in successful bid writing
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Experience in partnership and stakeholder recruitment and management
- Ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams of partners remotely
- Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for improving environmental and education outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communicator and proficient in IT systems (shared documents, spreadsheets, Zoom/Teams/Meet, social media, website editing and emails)
Desirable:
- Interest in, and awareness of, food waste on a local and global level
- Experience in business development, franchise management, or operational leadership
- Experience working in education, environment or social impact sectors
- Knowledge of primary school systems
- Experience of community engagement in the UK
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle
** A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for the post, but a clean DBS certificate is not essential for the role - we will review employees with a criminal record on a case-by-case basis. **
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape and lead the national growth of an amazing educational programme
- A collaborative, mission-driven environment with real social and environmental impact
- Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership. Many of our Eat Smart staff choose to work term-time only
- Remote working, with an office in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley
- Being part of a small and passionate team, who believe in a positive disruptive mission to change the food waste landscape across the UK.
Key Information
- Deadline for all applications is Mon 12th January 2026 at 9am – applications received after this date will not be considered.
- In-person interviews will take place on 21st January 2026 in Newcastle.
- Based in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley but this role can be worked remotely/hybrid (some UK-wide travel required incl. a trip to Newcastle minimum monthly)
- Contract: 30-32 hours per week (with the option of increased hours during term-time and reduced hours in school holidays).
- The start date will be end of February 2026, but start dates will be discussed at interview.
- We will contact all applicants as soon as possible to inform them of the status of their application.
To apply, please refer to the attached Job Description and email a CV along with a supporting statement.
Your supporting statement should reflect what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and any other supporting information relevant to the role.
Jobs with Purpose will be in touch with you regarding your application and any next steps. To arrange a chat about the role, please include your availability and contact details and David Robinson will be in touch with suitable applicants to arrange this.
