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Research Programmes Manager – FTC

We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure, such as the Drug Discovery Alliance and Brains for Dementia Research. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to support the first year of our newest initiative, the Dementia Frontiers Fund. Launched in partnership with Gates Ventures, this bold, ambitious global initiative is empowering researchers to tackle the most urgent and complex questions in dementia. Where required, the successful candidate will also support the ongoing delivery of our other major initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise their impact both internally and externally.

This role sits within the Strategic Programmes team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

This is a 12- month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of the Dementia Frontiers Fund in close collaboration with another Research Programme Manager: 

· Oversee the establishment of project teams, tracking progress against milestones and KPIs, managing risks and keeping partners updated

· Ensure finances are effectively managed, working with the Research Funding and Finance teams

· Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders involved with the initiatives to maximise their success

· Implement robust and proportionate review processes

· Lead the preparation of papers and briefings for meetings

Collaborate across teams to deliver and enhance strategic initiatives:

· Provide programme management support to the wider Strategic Programmes team on other strategic initiatives as required

· Work closely with the Research Funding team to ensure review processes are proportionate and aligned with funding mechanisms

· Support the implementation of strategic initiatives within the new Grant Management System, including the setup of grants and associated review processes

· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager to embed lived experience into programme delivery and review

Strengthen relationships within the dementia research community

· Work with the Senior Research Manager and Partnerships Manager to identify and support strategic partnerships that complement programme goals, including providing programme information, sharing progress updates, and contributing to setup and ongoing engagement

· Attend meetings and events to build relationships and promote our strategic programmes

· Support the Research Leadership team to enhance ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders

What we are looking for:

· First degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science.

· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector.

· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups and third-party suppliers and build strong, effective and productive relationships.

· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.

· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach.

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement.

· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands.

· Demonstrated stakeholder management (internal & external), and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

Agile - As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 7th December 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Starting from £36,272 + benefits

10 months FTC (maternity cover)

Purpose - what you will be achieving

The Programme Officer will be responsible for the administration and delivery of the Academy’s women in research programmes, including working collaboratively with external consultants that will facilitate the delivery of mentoring training and career development workshops. The role provides an opportunity for a person passionate about supporting the next generation of researchers to be involved in the delivery of our unique portfolio of programmes.

In addition, staff are encouraged to take part in cross-team projects, for example in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in our activities and to contribute to initiatives such as staff learning lunches and networking opportunities.

The Academy is an outward-facing organisation and as Programme Officer at the Academy you will have the opportunity to engage with a range of stakeholders including Fellows and senior academics, professional organisations and researchers.

About the role - what you will be doing

• Administration and delivery of the Academy’s Mentoring and SUSTAIN – women in leadership programmes
• Shared organisation and delivery of a variety of online and in-person workshops and events for the Academy’s Mentoring and SUSTAIN programmes, with individual responsibility for developing and delivering specific events within the programme
• Working with professional consultants, who will assist in the development of the Mentoring and SUSTAIN programmes and facilitate mentoring training and career development workshops
• Supporting mentees and mentors during the pairing process by monitoring the Academy’s mentoring portal and CRM system, managing the mentoring inbox queries and providing accurate and frequent reporting on mentoring uptake via the CRM’s reporting tools
• Liaising with the Business information team to raise programme areas that rely on CRM support and require improvements
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders, including universities, funding partners and biomedical and health researchers, to promote these programmes and to encourage participation
• Researching developments in programmes areas and the needs of discrete groups of aspiring biomedical and health researchers
• Producing published career development information, guidance and resources, both print and digital
• Raising the profile of the programmes to highlight the Academy as a leader in the field
• Monitoring and evaluating the success of the programmes and assisting with the production of high-quality reports.
• Coordinating communications activity, and may include newsletter and maintenance of relevant sections of the Academy’s website
• Liaising with Academy Fellows, stakeholders, funders and other professional bodies
• Updating Academy Officers, Council and Senior Management Team through papers and briefings
• Supporting the wider programmes and career team activities as required
• Undertaking other ad hoc duties that can reasonably be expected of this post

About you – what you bring to the role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience organising and managing events and training workshops
• Experience using Salesforce CRM and reporting tools
• Some experience working with external facilitators and experts desirable
• Experience producing printed and digital content
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail
• Building and maintaining effective networks
• Collaborating with other organisations
• Confident team player (within and across teams)

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Regular organisation-wide Wellbeing Days
• Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
• Life assurance
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance, on completion of probation
• SimplyHealth Cash Plans, on completion of probation
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free), on completion of probation
• Cycle to work scheme, available on completion of probation
• Family-friendly benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
• Subscription to Headspace and Class Pass
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 3rd December 2025.

Interview date: w/c 8th December 2025.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.

The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.

What we can offer you:

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

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

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

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

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

More about us:

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

Acceptable use of AI:

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

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

Closing date: 1st December 2025

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

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

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

To apply for the role, click on the "Apply" button below.

Details:

Salary: £22,000 per annum based on 2 days/14 hours per week. (FTE: £55,000 per annum)

Contract: Fixed term contract for three years; starting 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. Part time role working 2 days (14 hours) per week.

Open to discuss alternative engagement options.

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

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

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

Contractually this role is London-based. 

Benefits:

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

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

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 7 December 2025.

Interview dates: Interviews will take place either online over Teams, or in-person at our London office week commencing 15 December 2025 - exact dates TBC

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

Job Information:

It’s unacceptable that where you live or your financial situation impacts the end-of-life care you receive. Too many disadvantaged people and people facing financial hardship can't access the support they need.

This new role will bring strategic direction and thought leadership to our work ensuring that people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage can access high-quality hospice care, when they need it.

We are looking for someone with sound, technical knowledge of the relationship between socio-economic deprivation and health outcomes. Someone with experience working on projects that use evidence and research-based approaches to address health inequity at scale. You will have the skills and expertise to help us work at a system-level to transform practice in hospice care, as well as increase reach. 

You’ll be supported by teams across our organisation to ensure Hospice UK collects the data and evidence required to inform our policy work in this area, and help transform hospice practice. 

Perhaps you’re working in palliative care already - or you might bring strong health equity expertise from another speciality. 

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

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

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please send us the following documents by midnight on Sunday 7 December 2025 

• Your CV. Ideally in Word format.
• A completed  supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download.)
• A completedequalities monitoring form  - available on our website to download.

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

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email.  We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please do note the interview dates above.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.

Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Catalyst Collective is an innovative and rapidly growing non-profit organisation. Since our pilot programme launched in January 2021, we have expanded significantly. Now in our fifth year of operation, we are seeking an organised and proactive Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in driving our growth and ensuring the successful delivery of our mentoring programmes.

This role would suit someone who is self-starting, mission-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, flexible working environment. You’ll need to be comfortable balancing structure with autonomy, able to spot what needs doing and take the lead, and be able to do both while collaborating closely with others. Strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt to changing audiences and environments really matter.

The Programme Manager will work closely with the Programme Director to lead and manage key components of our mentoring programme. This includes building strong relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner schools, as well as coordinating training, enrichment activities, and programme delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a passion for empowering young Black women, and the ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Mentee Recruitment and Induction

• Work closely with partner schools to finalise mentee cohorts.
• Visit schools to deliver induction sessions familiarising mentees with the programme.
• Lead mentor-matching sessions with support from Mentoring Coordinators.

Mentor Training and Onboarding

• Develop and deliver training sessions for mentors.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Coordinator to support recruitment and ensure a diverse mentor pool.
• Support mentors to maximise the impact of their relationships.

Mentor Coordination

• Support 2 cohorts of mentoring pairs (30 pairs).
• Conduct monthly check-ins with each mentor.
• Facilitate mid and end-of-year reviews for mentoring pairs.

Enrichment Delivery and Planning

• Plan and deliver enrichment activities like career trips and work experience days.
• Evaluate the impact of enrichment activities and gather feedback.
• Collaborate with partners and vendors for enrichment events.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Serve as the primary contact for partner schools.
• Regularly update schools on programme developments and mentee progress.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with mentors, mentees, and families
• Champion a positive, supportive, and inclusive programme culture

Safeguarding

• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding matters.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure confidentiality.
• This role may also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the organisation, depending on experience

Communications

• Contribute to social media content and mentor newsletters.

Reporting

• Support the Programme Director in preparing updates for the Board and funders.
• Contribute to an annual report showcasing the programme’s achievements.

Administration

• Review and approve in-person mentoring meeting requests.
• Conduct risk assessments for in-person delivery.

Staff Management

• Line manage Mentoring Coordinators and the Programme Officer.
• Provide task management to other team members as required.

This academic year, we will be expanding our work significantly, supporting close to 3,000 young people from Cornwall to Northumberland. The majority of this growth will be through a one-year project we are running in partnership with the Education Endowment Foundation.

This project is a randomised control trial (RCT) of our Peer to Peer coaching programme, where we will be working with an additional 50 new secondary schools. We have seen consistently strong impact from this programme on the attainment, social & emotional development, and school attendance of disadvantaged young people for many years. This EEF supported RCT now gives us the opportunity to test this impact at significant scale, specifically on the maths attainment, maths self-efficacy, and school attendance of disadvantaged Y10 and Y7 pupils.

To support with the delivery of this work, we are looking to recruit a part time (2-3 days per week) Programme Manager based in Cornwall, to start as soon as possible, and deliver programmes through to July 2026. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a fixed-term or freelance contract, depending on individual circumstances.

You will have end-to-end ownership of your own allocation of programmes, which may involve a mixture of Peer to Peer, Core and LifeCycle programmes. Whilst delivering our programmes you will be required to build excellent relationships with our school and university partners, support with training and developing our undergraduate volunteers, use our evaluation frameworks to assess impact, and lead on conversations related to retention and expansion.

Candidates will be required to travel to secondary schools across Cornwall, with occasional trips to Plymouth and other locations in the South West. Access to a car will be required. At times team members may be asked to travel to a location outside of their region, but this will be rare and sufficient notice and TOIL will be given where appropriate.

The majority of direct delivery in schools will begin in November.

Whilst there is the potential for a permanent role beyond the length of this project, this will be based on our levels of school retention and business development, and so cannot be guaranteed.

You will flourish in this role if you have a genuine passion and ‘knack’ for working with young people and supporting them to succeed, as well as being organised, motivated, and able to think on your feet quickly. If that sounds like you, please get in touch!

Role details Managing and delivering programmes

● Coordinate and run multiple in-school and online programmes, typically requiring travel to schools most working days.

● Set timelines for programme start and finish dates.

● Oversee programme quality and communicate with school staff weekly to provide feedback after sessions.

● Facilitate in-school or digital workshops for groups of pupils, typically Key Stage 3 and 4.

● Plan and organise graduation trips to a local university for pupils on the programme.

● Collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as pre and post programme questionnaires, attendance records, and pupil and coach feedback.

● Report regularly to the Programmes Team Leader on key performance indicators and programme updates.

● Build and maintain high quality relationships with pupils, schools, and universities.

● Collect data and write impact reports and case studies for each programme. Expanding our reach and impact:

● Ensure retention of schools and universities within the region by delivering high quality programmes, and leading retention, renewal, and expansion conversations with partners.

● Support the growth of our network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Local Education Authorities, and universities in your region.

● Contribute to programme design, take part in a working group and whole team meetings.

● Gather and create content for social media and marketing materials.

● Running pupil and school leader focus groups.

● Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.

Person Specification Essential characteristics and experience

Below are the key attributes candidates will need to be confident of demonstrating.

● Passion for social mobility. We have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK.

● Ability to think on your feet. Delivering programmes with young people can be unpredictable, so you will need to be comfortable working reactively to solve challenges at short notice.

● Programme or project management experience. In particular the ability to be organised, plan ahead, and manage competing priorities and timelines.

● Experience with young people. Comfortable running a session or delivering a workshop with a group of young people from age 8-18. (Please note, the vast majority of our programmes are at secondary phase).

● Relationship building and facilitating. This is a public-facing role so you will be involved in communicating and delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (business leaders, senior members of MATs, universities etc.).

● Excellent communication skills, particularly public speaking. You should be comfortable talking to groups of 5 or 500.

● Ability to make quick and clear decisions.

Desired characteristics and experience

Below are attributes that would be useful in the role. However candidates that have less experience in these areas should not be discouraged from applying. 

● Understanding of the specific barriers to social mobility, both nationally and regionally, and the context for the young people we work with.

● Experience of sales or partnership management/development, particularly with schools or universities.

● Experience of working in education settings.

● Existing network of relevant sector contacts in schools and/or universities, or demonstrable ability to quickly establish new connections independently.

Key details Benefits (for employed staff)

● An opportunity to contribute to an exciting charity with scope to input widely and take on new responsibilities.

● 28 annual leave days (pro rata).

● Fridays off during non-term-time (pro rata).

● Access to a 24-hour employee assisted helpline facilitated independently by Health Assured.

● Access to BrightHR perks, including a range of retail discounts. Key Information:

● Annual salary for fixed-term position: £30,579 (pro rata)

● For freelance contracts: day rate typically in the range of £180-£220 per day depending on experience and location. Freelancers will be engaged on a self-employed basis.

● Starting as soon as possible through to week ending 31st July 2026

● Remote role with travel to schools across Cornwall. The majority of working days will require a trip to 1-2 schools in your region.

● Reporting to our Programmes Team Leader 

Please note this is a remote based role with regualr travel across the South West.

How to apply

● Please apply with a CV and brief covering letter 

● Please include whether you are applying on an employed or freelance basis, your earliest start date, and (if freelance) your proposed day rate.

● There will be one interview round, likely conducted weeks beginning 17th and 24th November

Are you a strategic and collaborative leader passionate about the power of community to create lasting change?

About us

Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive.

Our work helps the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices and working collaboratively to create social change. We do this by:

• Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with tools and support to grow and thrive.
• Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation.
• Bringing people and organisations from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses together to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge.

About the role

We’re looking for a Programme Director to lead the design and delivery of high-impact programmes that respond to local priorities and make a real difference.

Working closely with partners, funders and stakeholders, you’ll shape innovative approaches to complex social challenges, amplifying community voices and championing the role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in influencing systems, policy and practice.

You’ll bring a collaborative, people-centred leadership style – building an empowering and inclusive team culture, promoting wellbeing and professional growth, focused on impact, accountability and our shared organisational values: shifting power, collaborating, learning, and seeing the bigger picture.

Who we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is deeply committed to learning and understanding what matters most to the people, communities and organisations we serve, who thrives on partnership and innovation, and who wants to make a tangible difference in addressing inequalities and building stronger, more resilient communities and to do this you will bring

• Excellent understanding of whole system working and system change
• Proven experience in the leadership of multiple complex programmes working with diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional communication, influencing and engagement skills
• Excellent organisational, prioritising and time management skills
• Fluency with data management and with digital systems including Microsoft 365
• Strategic and inclusive leadership skills able to build teams and develop culture
• A passion for social justice
• A ‘can do’ proactive approach, able to work creatively and with impact in resource limited environments
• Resilience, change readiness, self-awareness and a committment to learning for yourself and your team

We offer

• A competitive salary
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working with 3 days per week in the office and potential for compressed hours
• 28 days leave (plus statutory holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Community Action Redbridge in the recruitment of this role. Please click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter both in Word doc format. 

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover: 

• Why you are interested in the Programme Director role at Community Action Redbridge
• Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

The closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025 at 9AM.

Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after by Teams and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with Community Action Redbridge at their offices on 15th or 17th December 2025.

Community Action Redbridge believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed.

Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

Job Title: Programme & Project Manager - Transformation

Reports to: Managing Director - Transformation

Employment Type: Full-time

Grade: Manager - Senior

Salary: £60,000 to £67,000 per annum

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

Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and remote split

About Better Society Capital (BSC):

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

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

The opportunity:

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

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

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

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

What you will do:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o Establish effective technology and systems to support programme management

Effective project management of strategy implementation:

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

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

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

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

Effective management of people initiatives:

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

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

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

Integration Management & Investment Alignment:

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

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

What you will bring:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

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

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

• Experience of supporting change management processes and projects

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

• Demonstrable experience of strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

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

• Confident and competent use of Microsoft Office

Desirable:

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

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

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

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Excellent project management, time management and organisation skills

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

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

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

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

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

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Good at finding innovative solutions to problems

• Excellent judgement, discretion and utmost integrity

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Prioritises effectively and takes ownership of tasks

• Flexible & thrives in a dynamic and varied role

Embody Better Society Capital core values:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other terms

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

Closing Date:  11.59pm on Sunday 7th December 2025

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

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

Interviews

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

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

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

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

You can find out more about our recruitment approach here

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

Newly funded Reaching Communities programme:  

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

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

Role Overview 

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

Details:

Salary: £55,000 per annum.

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

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

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

Contractually this role is London-based. 

Benefits:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job information:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We Are Family is hiring!

We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We are the leading peer support community for adopters  across Greater London and the Home Counties, and offer digital-membership nationally; we have ambitions to scale our in-person services provision significantly over the coming years. You can find out more about us here.

As Community Programme Manager, you’ll join our independent adoption support charity, oversee our volunteer, peer support and event provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised ‘self-starting’ individual with experience of working with user-run communities. You will use your strong relationship-building skills to proactively engage WAF members and volunteers, to continue providing peer-led support and to create new opportunities for adopters to connect across the UK.

Key Details:

Role type: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Operations

Direct Reports: You will work closely in partnership with our Associates & Volunteers

Working Pattern:  2.5 days / 18.75 hours per week, including occasional evening and on-site work.

Salary: £30-35K FTE

Location: Remote / Home-working; this role can be based anywhere within the UK with periodic meetings and visits, mainly to London / South East, at least quarterly.

Perks of Working at WAF:

· Become a part of a personable, visionary team creating positive impact on a daily basis

· Flexible working

· Home Working Allowance

· Occasional in-person working in London; travel and lunch expenses covered

· Competitive salaries with room for growth

· Professional development opportunities

· Seasonal socials

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Key responsibilities include: 

• Engagement with our Members
• Supporting our Volunteers
• Managing our Peer-led Groups and In-Person Activities
• Overseeing our Peer Support Training and Supervision
• Nurturing Partnerships
• Delivering Impact
• Contributing to Communications
• Championing our Advocacy efforts
• Collaborating with our Board and Committees

Person Specification: 

ESSENTIAL

• Demonstrable experience coordinating / managing multiple projects or programmes
• Experience of working with beneficiaries and / or volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skills in identifying and prioritising workload with the ability to work to deadlines and budget
• Comfortable working independently, operating good judgement on when to seek guidance and support
• Strong IT and / or aptitude to learn software skills (see below)
• Resourceful and adaptable
• Empathetic and supportive
• A ‘hands-on’ and collaborative mindset

DESIRABLE

• Lived experience / interest in supporting those connected with any of the following: early trauma, adoption, the care system, advocating for people from underserved communities.
• Lived experience / interest in supporting families
• Experience of working within a peer support network
• Experience of co-producing projects with beneficiaries / volunteers
• Experience with using multiple software packages (We work across the following software – training provided as necessary: G Suite, MS Office, Zoom, Trello, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Buzzsprout, Google Analytics).

To Apply:

If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, we would love to hear from you!

Please download our full application pack for further details and instructions on how to apply.

Deadline to apply: Midnight at Sunday 23rd November 2025
Start Date: ASAP

Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised.

Further information can be found via our website.

One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the organisation can benefit from this diversity of experience.

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

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

Organisation: Chapter Zero Alliance 

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

Reporting to: Associate Director of Strategy and Governance 

Contract Type: Permanent 

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

Travel: Business travel from time to time, as needed 

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

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

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

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

About Us 

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

Key Responsibilities 

Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management 

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

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

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

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

Chapter and Partner Due Diligence, Contracting 

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

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

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

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

Chapter and Partner Reporting and Oversight 

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

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

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

Partner Capacity Development 

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

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

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

Coordination and Communication 

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

• Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders. 

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

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

• Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed. 

Advisory and Strategic Support 

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

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

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

Person Specification 

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

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

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

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

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

• Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners. 

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

• A credible and confident communicator. 

Desirable 

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

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

• Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting. 

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

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

Core Competencies 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

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

• Commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality. 

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

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

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

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

Interviews will be held during December and January.

Panathlon Operations Manager

Organisation: Panathlon Challenge (Panathlon Foundation)

Location: UK (Office in Stansted/Essex) – hybrid working possible (office, events, travel)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Responsible for: Operations team, logistics, event delivery, supplier management, health & safety, systems/processes

About Panathlon Challenge

Panathlon is a registered charity (no. 1072638) providing sporting and volunteering opportunities for young people with disabilities and special educational needs across England and Wales.  The charity delivers over 1,000 external events each year and engages thousands of young leaders to officiate and support its programmes. 

Role Purpose

The Operations Manager will ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of Panathlon’s programmes and events by leading the operations function, managing resources, systems, logistics and suppliers, and ensuring high standards of health & safety, compliance, and participant experience. This role is pivotal in enabling Panathlon to scale its impact, maintain operational excellence and deliver a safe, inclusive sporting experience for children and young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations team across event delivery, logistics, venues, equipment, and staffing.

• Oversee the planning, scheduling and execution of events across the UK (both on-site and virtual/hybrid), ensuring budgets, timetables and quality standards are met.

• Develop, implement and maintain operational systems, processes and best practices (e.g., venue booking, transport, catering, equipment hire, staff/volunteer deployment).

• Manage and develop relationships with suppliers, venues, contractors, and third-party service providers.

• Lead on health & safety, safeguarding, risk assessment and compliance for all events and operations (ensuring that the programme is safe, inclusive and meets regulatory standards).

• Work closely with the COO, Event Managers, Finance, Communications, and Fundraising teams to ensure operational alignment with strategy, budgetary constraints and organisational priorities.

• Monitor operational performance, generate metrics/insights (e.g., number of events, participant satisfaction, cost per event, incident reports) and produce reports for senior leadership and trustees.

• Drive continuous improvement: review and refine operations post-event, incorporate stakeholder feedback (schools, participants, young leaders) and introduce efficiencies to enable growth.

• Support the training, development and deployment of young leaders and volunteers involved in Panathlon events.

• Be prepared for travel across the UK, occasional out-of-hours work (event weekends, evenings) and hands-on problem-solving on event days.

Person Specification

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience in operations, logistics or event delivery (ideally in the sport, education or charity sectors).

• Strong project planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple events/streams concurrently.

• Experience of managing budgets, suppliers and operational contracts.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (working with schools, venues, volunteers, regional teams).

• Strong understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, risk management in events or youth/volunteer settings.

• Ability to analyse operational data, generate insights and drive improvements.

• Ability to travel and to work flexibly (including some weekends/evenings when needed).

Desirable skills & experience:

• Experience working with young people with disabilities or in inclusive sport programmes.

• Commitment to inclusion, equity and the social model of disability (working with children/young people with SEND).

• Experience in virtual or hybrid event formats.

• Familiarity with volunteer management and young-leader programmes.

• Experience working in a charity/third sector environment.

Terms & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000

• Holiday entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays

• A chance to deliver meaningful impact and work with a passionate team across the UK