Programme manager jobs in aberdeen city, scotland

We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in suicide prevention.

What you will do:

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
• Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
• Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
• Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activity.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
• A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Confidence in working independently and remotely, with ability to travel as required.

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £30,559 per annum (Scale SCP 18), progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (Scale SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: Although this role is home based, the applicant should be based in Birmingham due to the regular travel across the area and West of England

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 31st July 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape global conversations on climate science by empowering researchers in developing countries to publish and communicate their work, collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.

We are looking for a candidate with strong digital skills and social media experience. The ideal candidate will have experience creating content for social and web, managing website content and systems, and working with digital media (photos and video). 

The Digital Communications Officer will report to the Communications Manager and collaborate with teams across the organisation (Policy Engagement, Programmes, Fundraising) and with our researcher teams across the Global South. 

Responsibilities will include:  

Social media 

• Manage day-to-day social media posting across current channels (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky), posting content that aligns with our tone of voice and brand guidelines  

• Monitor social media and traditional media for mentions of Degrees and the wider topic of SRM, identifying trends and opportunities 

• Evaluate social media performance and recommend potential new strategies and platforms, driven by data as well as awareness of Degrees’ position

Content creation 

• Edit short videos of our researchers for social media and the website 

• Design graphics for social media, reports, presentations and events, using tools such as Canva or InDesign 

• Write news, profiles, and announcements for the website 

Website 

• Act as primary website administrator, keeping the website up to date by editing and adding new pages as required 

• Maintain content consistency across the website, especially as we redevelop our site and move to a new platform (WordPress, with Gutenberg editor) 

• Assist with website content migration using a good understanding of website database management systems (e.g. Jet Engine, ACF) 

• Use analytics to monitor website performance and suggest SEO improvements (Google Analytics) 

Team support 

• Create and maintain templates for documents, presentations, etc., to ensure consistency across visual products 

• Compile and deliver the quarterly newsletter (using MailChimp) 

• Organise and maintain media asset folders (photos, videos, recordings) with clear tagging 

• Support other teams (policy engagement, programmes, fundraising) with communications products as required 

We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.  

If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager with a track record of driving high-value, purpose-driven partnerships that create lasting impact and you are looking for a challenge, a chance to make a huge difference and you want to be part of a high performing team which gets things done, then we would like to hear from you. 

We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.

We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.

We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission. 

How to Apply  

For Job Role specifics please see the Job Description attached. The role is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2027,  with the possibility of this being extended.  The role will require travel, with 3 days per week traveling to Fuller, Smith and Turner sites. Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV.

Closing date for applications is 04/08/25. First stage interviews will be held w/c 11/08/25. 

Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check.   

We will only contact those who have been selected for interview. 

We request no contact from agencies. 

Philanthropy Manager

Do you have the vision and drive to grow a high-value philanthropy programme that changes lives? Do you thrive on securing transformational gifts that make a lasting impact?

This is an exciting time to join the team. As part of they are growing and ambitious fundraising team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening valued relationships and reaching new audiences - securing the funding needed to meet rising demand for support, now and into the future.

We’re expanding the Philanthropy Programme and are looking for a passionate and strategic Philanthropy Manager to help drive this growth.

This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) based in London. While we are flexible regarding your work location, there is an expectation to attend the London office occasionally for ad-hoc meetings and training sessions. The role will also require occasional travel within the UK to attend face-to-face meetings, as necessary

Do you have the key responsibilities to be our Philanthropy Manager ?

• Secure five-and-six figure donations, with a focus on multi-year strategic partnerships.
• Identify and research new philanthropic prospects, including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of mid- to high-value donors, cultivating relationships that lead to significant, multi-year support.
• Create compelling, tailored proposals and stewardship plans aligned with the charity’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather insights and develop cases for support.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the Philanthropy Programme.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure accurate reporting of income and impact

Do you have the required skills to be our Philanthropy Manager ?

• Proven experience in philanthropy, trust fundraising, or major donor engagement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive narratives and build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
• Confidence in identifying and researching prospective donors.
• A proactive, strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to relationship management.
• A genuine passion for the charity’s mission and values.

If you’re ready to use your skills to grow a high-impact philanthropy programme and help shape the future of fundraising, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

This role will close on Friday, 25th July. First-round interviews will be conducted via Teams shortly after

Benefits

The charity offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

The benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

About the organisation

The charity’s vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

They're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. Fighting for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

Everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make it an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

There are Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

The charity wants to encourage everyone to apply and offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. They’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. They will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.

Trust and Foundation income is a cornerstone of Acorns’ fundraising strategy. Income is primarily unrestricted and multi-year – a reflection of the strong, long-standing relationships Acorns have built with funders. With a mix of small templated applications and large bespoke bids, trusts work is underpinned by thoughtful stewardship and a collaborative, well-resourced approach across teams.

We’re looking for an experienced Trusts fundraiser to provide maternity cover and hit the ground running. You’ll take on a robust pipeline and inherit relationships from a portfolio that includes multi-year partnerships with major funders such as Children in Need and John Martins. 

Working closely with a highly experienced and supportive peer, you’ll enjoy a shared, balanced portfolio and the space to focus on great fundraising. With a responsive Data team, access to strong stories, and excellent internal buy-in, this is a rare chance to build on solid foundations and deliver high-impact work. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in writing successful 5- and 6-figure bids, excellent storytelling skills, and confidence in translating data into compelling narratives.

As Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Foundations, you will:

• Take on a well-established portfolio of trusts and foundations with a combined value of c.£850K, delivering a mix of templated and bespoke applications
• Collaborate closely with a peer Trusts Manager, sharing responsibility for monthly submissions and stewardship
• Maintain and build relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent reporting and donor care
• Work cross-functionally with the Data, Marcomms, Finance, and Care teams to develop strong cases for support
• Support joint cultivation and engagement events alongside the Philanthropy team

Ideal skills and experience:

• A strong track record of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and word counts
• Comfortable managing and interpreting impact data, financial information, and project detail
• Highly organised and efficient, able to manage a busy workload with autonomy
• Collaborative and supportive team player with a donor-centred approach

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

Hours: Available part-time (minimum 16 hours), in a job share or Full-time (see 'Flexible working')

Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).

Closing Date: 08:00 am (BST), 28 July 2025 

Ref: EM 1390

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative individual to join us as our Senior Manager – Strategy & Partnerships, a pivotal role in which you’ll lead the development and support the delivery of our energy access strategy.

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service

• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill

• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role

• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you

Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work. 

The role     

This is a pivotal role that will shape and drive the growth and diversification of our clean energy access work, including our flagship Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme and the Efficiency for Access Coalition, managed in partnership with CLASP and funded by UK Aid via the Transforming Energy Access Platform and the IKEA Foundation.

What you’ll do

Together with the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll co-lead the Strategy, Policy and Partnerships work within LEIA, with a focus on strategy development and solidifying our role as a thought leader and key influencer. You’ll provide strategic direction and sector expertise to the energy access team to inform, support and guide programme delivery, ensuring a cross-workstream effort towards the achievement of overarching goals. Also you’ll lead the delivery of a range of strategic projects and stakeholder coordination activities.

Working with colleagues and partners you’ll lead the development of innovative and distinctive concepts and support fundraising efforts with a focus on initiatives that respond to needs, add value and deliver impact. You’ll nurture key stakeholder relationships and build and cultivate strategic partnerships to realise our strategic goals within and across key sectors, including energy, agriculture and humanitarian.

You’ll be an ambassador for Energy Saving Trust work, both internally and externally, working with colleagues to build our profile and position us for future growth.

What you’ll bring

• You’re values driven - you want and need to work for a cause that you believe in. And you’re passionate about tackling the climate emergency and energy inequality.

• You have a strategic mindset, can analyse and solve complex problems and present and deliver workable solutions. You’re self-motivated, able to prioritise your own work and possess a can-do attitude, a hunger to learn and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• You have a collaborative spirit and an ability to inspire and manage joint working in complex, multi-disciplinary teams, in partnership with others. You’ve worked with or for major international donor funds, have a track record of delivering results and can manage a number of projects and tasks in parallel effectively.

• You have a deep knowledge of off- and weak-grid appliance technologies, market barriers and solutions in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia and a good understanding of international energy / climate policy, (Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate Agreement), regulations, delivery and funding landscapes.

• You have an established network of key stakeholder relationships in relevant sectors, including donors, investors, programme implementers, private sector actors and academia, and a proven ability to build, nurture and influence relationships at a senior level.

• You have experience of realising new opportunities and fundraising from international donors. You understand the challenges that exist and possess a creative flair for designing high-impact initiatives to overcome them, in partnership with others.

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and like your work to be collaborative and fun! You’re prepared for regular international travel, are experienced at working with diverse people from different cultures, backgrounds and fields, and comfortable working remotely, in geographically dispersed teams.

To apply, visit our recruitment portal via the apply button.

Applications close 28 July 08:00 am (BST). Interviews are intended to be held 4-6 August.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we play a unique and vital role in supporting children and young people with cancer. Guided by our strategy, The Time is Now, we are committed to delivering high-quality, impactful services that make a real difference. As a leading provider of psychosocial support and accommodation throughout treatment, end-of-life, and bereavement, we are proud to ensure our services remain relevant, responsive, and tailored to the needs of those we support.

We are looking for a dedicated professional to provide business support across the directorate, working closely with senior operational leaders to drive the implementation and development of our services. This role will be instrumental in supporting new service initiatives and collaborating with other directorates and external partners, such as the NHS and charity organisations, to help us achieve our strategic goals.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. 

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Providing business support across service development, planning, evaluations, and improvement projects
• Collaborating with other directorates and external partners to deliver joint initiatives aligned with strategic goals
• Supporting the implementation of new systems and processes to drive continuous improvement
• Designing and managing operational programmes, embedding learning from previous work
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring robust monitoring and reporting
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and managing governance and service agreements with NHS trusts

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key experience, skills and attributes we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience in service delivery and development within health or social care, with a strong track record of managing programmes that drive improvement and innovation
• Skilled at working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and with external partners to achieve shared goals
• Confident in preparing reports, managing corporate documentation, and using monitoring and evaluation to inform decision-making
• Strong understanding of project management, with the ability to identify risks and embed learning
• A commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equity, and amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families affected by cancer
• Passionate about Young Lives vs Cancer’s mission, values, and strategic priorities, with a proactive approach to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Thinking and Growth days: four days a year to support your wellbeing through reflection, learning and development - in whatever way works for you
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Cassie Davis, Service Manager Operations & Development. 

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Closing date: Thursday 24 July, 5pm

Interview date: Tuesday 29 July, via Teams 

Interview note: We will let you know whether you’ve been shortlisted for interview on the afternoon of Friday 25 July. If you're shortlisted, you'll be invited to book an interview slot. Once confirmed, we'll email you the interview questions in advance.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Icebreaker One as an Account Manager 

About Icebreaker One

We are a diverse collection of like minded people whose expertise spans policy and science, finance and engineering, data and systems—working together to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time. We need your help.

Our mission is to make data work harder to deliver net-zero outcomes. 

The role

Contract:  Permanent - ASAP 

Location:  Remote 

Hours:  Full time (Icebreaker One works a four-day week, Mon-Thurs)

Rate:  Circa £35k 

Team

Reporting to the Head of Sales (currently fulfilled by the account management team), collaborating with the Head of Community and Sales & Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. Work closely with the membership and account management team, programme and project managers. Liaise and collaborate across the business with product, data services and communications. 

Core Responsibilities

• Work with the account management team to identify, target and secure long term government, corporate, and private income from various sources to deliver the team target of £2m

• Support the team in the management of multiple high-level and enterprise client relationships (six-figure contracts) 

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders

  • Attend client meetings and take live notes, record actions and send follow up emails summarising the meeting outcomes and next steps

  • Track the delivery of actions with the account management team

• Execute strategic account development plans that align with client goals and objectives, ensuring long-term success

• Ensure the delivery of ongoing multi-year renewals, retention and client satisfaction

  • Tracking contract deadlines and working with the team to ensure renewals are submitted in good time 

  • Collaboration with Data Services, Membership and Communications teams as required for delivery

• CRM maintenance and updating to track pipeline

• Draft and deliver regular status, updates and reports 

Supporting responsibilities 

• Supporting the identification, connecting and recruitment of a diverse range of experts, members and stakeholders to join and participate in our work

• Attend daily stand ups, standing meetings and participate in regular Show & Tells

• Use insight from close engagement with partners to feed back into and evolve internal processes and documents used to support account management

• Supporting the bid team in identifying and inputting into proposals

• Socialise the Icebreaker One constellation (expert network) among teams within strategic partners

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Demonstrable experience of

• 3-4 years demonstrable experience in a similar role

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills 

• A proven track record of maintaining clear and ongoing communication with clients, and converting client relationships into contract renewals and new business. 

• A highly collaborative, encouraging approach with the ability to help others understand how to achieve big-picture objectives and goals

• Engaging people one-to-one effectively online and in person

• Ability to summarise findings so that they can be understood by non-experts

• Bringing together groups and individuals and uniting them with a common cause—via a range of face-to-face and virtual events, get-togethers, social media and communication forums

• Using and applying Google Suite/Workspace, Slack, social media and other tools for working remotely and in the open

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Specifics, ideally some or all of the following:

• An understanding of net-zero business and policy landscape in our sector focuses (e.g. energy, ESG, finance, built world, transport, agriculture), and Net-zero standards, frameworks, methodologies 

• An understanding of standards & licensing (e.g. Open, Shared, and Closed data)

• An understanding of governance, regulations, and approaches around data sharing (e.g. Smart Data, GDPR)

Apply today

Email a CV and cover letter/links to pages that show us what you have done, and can do, to help us achieve our mission.

Applications must be received by 0900 (GMT), 2025-08-06

As a team, we are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with diverse and balanced backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from everyone and will help to support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support. Before applying you will need to ensure you have the right to work in the UK and can provide documentary evidence of this. The role does require the applicant to be able to work within a UK time zone

If you have any queries or need any advice or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us

Full details are available on our website 

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. We are currently reaching over 2.6 million children every school day, across 16 countries.

We are recruiting for a dynamic, visionary leader to join us as Director of Strategic Initiatives – a vital role in helping us grow our global movement. Reporting to our Chief Growth Officer, you’ll lead a talented team responsible for designing and delivering bold new strategies to increase revenue and build long-term, sustainable income growth and grow the strength of our National Affiliate network.

You will:

• Drive a programme of high-impact, global initiatives, from new fundraising products and digital solutions to youth and faith engagement strategies.
• Provide expert support and coaching to Executive Directors leading National Affiliates across the world.
• Guide strategic planning and change programmes with measurable outcomes, clear delivery plans and a deep focus on stewardship.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of specialists focused on audience insights, product development and market expansion.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership across our global family to ensure alignment, shared learning and sustainable growth.
• Support the development of effective governance, technology and safeguarding practices across affiliates.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the MMI Executive Leadership Team and contribute regularly at the highest levels of decision-making.

About you:

You will bring significant senior-level experience in strategy, programme leadership, and/or business development – ideally in a global or multi-entity context within the charity sector.

• A strong track record of driving income growth and leading successful change initiatives.
• Experience working across cultures, with the ability to influence, inspire and build trust in diverse settings.
• A sharp focus on what works in fundraising, product innovation and audience engagement – particularly in the context of international development.
• Experience collaborating closely with technology teams to deliver digital and tech-enabled solutions.
• Proven leadership and coaching experience, with the ability to build high-performing teams and work with autonomy, agility and purpose.

Most of all, you’ll be motivated by our mission and ready to play a key role in helping us reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals.

About us:

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates, please reach out for more information on salary & benefits if you are based outside the UK. 

To apply:

If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click below to send your CV and a short covering note (no more than 1 page) telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you would like to work for Mary’s Meals International.

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About the role

Over the coming year, The Drive Partnership is looking to review, update, and design new training to offer to The Drive Project workforce. To lead this work, we are recruiting a Drive training team made up of a Senior Training Lead, Training Lead and Training Coordinator.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the upskilling of The Drive Project workforce and advance The Drive Partnership’s mission to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 with potential for 12-month extension to March 2027 - pending funding confirmation.

About Drive

The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. 

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people? 

We’re growing our passionate and ambitious Fundraising team and looking for two Corporate Partnership Managers to help us make a difference to even more families who need our support. 

These are exciting roles at the heart of our growth strategy and designed to build and deliver a powerful corporate partnerships programme that will generate vital income and create meaningful, lasting relationships with businesses across the UK who align with our values. 

The role

As a Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll proactively lead the way in securing high-value corporate support. You’ll identify and engage prospective corporate partners, create compelling proposals, deliver inspiring pitches and then manage long-term partnerships that deliver both income and impact. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in new business development and who can spot the potential for partnership across all sectors from sponsorships and strategic giving to employee fundraising and volunteering. 

You’ll be a key player in shaping our corporate fundraising approach, working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Programmes, and Communications to create partnerships that are exciting, innovative, and mission aligned. 

About you  

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, or business development, particularly in securing five- to six-figure multiyear partnerships. 

• Excellent communication skills and confident in creating high-quality proposals and delivering persuasive pitches to senior stakeholders. 

• A natural relationship-builder, with a track record of opening doors and maintaining strong, productive partnerships. 

• A creative and strategic thinker who can identify new opportunities, meet ambitious targets, and bring fresh ideas to the table. 

A genuine passion for our mission and the drive to grow support for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. 

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Closing date: 1 August 2025
Interview dates: 20 August 2025

Beneficiary Events Officer
 

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Beneficiary Events Officer who will curate and promote the charity’s revered events programme, which includes regular online webinars and support groups delivered by diagnosis, a growing portfolio of volunteer-led face-to-face meet-ups across the UK, and an annual in-person conference.

This role is pivotal in creating a safe, supportive, engaging, enabling and energising environment for the people that need to be better connected, better informed and more confident on their individual journeys.

Location: Remote (home-based), Leeds office, or hybrid
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (pro-rata to 24 hours/week)
Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week (24 hours)
Contract: Permanent
 

Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025, 5:00 PM

The Role

We’re looking for a creative and organised Beneficiary Events Officer to join our dedicated team and take the lead in developing and delivering our impactful programme of events for people living with a brain tumour and their caregivers.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a varied calendar of webinars, peer support groups, meetups, and an annual conference that helps our community feel less alone, more informed, and more in control. Working closely with our Support Specialists and communications team, you’ll manage every aspect of event planning from concept to delivery, ensuring sessions are supportive, inclusive and engaging.

If you’re passionate about community-building, have a flair for logistics, and are driven by purpose, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

About You

To be successful in the role of Beneficiary Events Officer, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in event planning and delivery, ideally in a healthcare, nonprofit, or community support context
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Confidence with virtual event platforms and digital tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A sensitive and empathetic approach to working with people affected by health conditions
• Experience managing and supporting volunteers

We also value experience in patient-facing roles or coaching, as well as an understanding of the charity or healthcare sectors. While the role can be fully remote, being based in or near Leeds is desirable.

About the organisation:

This is a leading  national charity that supports people with brain tumours and their families. With our unique coach-led support we help people navigate the complex care, offer emotional and practical support, and drive campaigns and awareness.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Events Coordinator, Support Services Officer, Volunteer Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Patient Support Coordinator, Health Events Officer, Outreach and Engagement Officer, Charity Events Manager, Caregiver Support Officer, Wellbeing Events Coordinator, Programme Delivery Officer, Virtual Events Coordinator, Community Support Officer, etc….

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Suicide is preventable. That’s why we are working to create a safer online world and to connect young people with the help and support they need to stay safe and well.

We’re Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. At Molly’s inquest, a coroner ruled harmful online content contributed to her death. In her name, we’ve now got big plans to create change and save young lives.

We’re looking for a Head of Education and Support that can help us grow and deliver our vital mission. This is a rare chance to design and deliver an education and support programme from the bottom-up, and to build a compelling strategy that offers children, parents and professionals high-quality online safety, mental health and suicide prevention programmes.

You’ll be a proven leader, with the strategic nous to identify and deliver new education programmes from scratch, the deep sectoral knowledge to design and deliver a suite of new education resources, and the commercial insight to scale and build demand from scratch. 

As a member of our Leadership Team, your play a central role to help us grow and build our impact. You’ll help shape our outcome-focused strategy, with the standing and skills to communicate and build support for our message and purpose. You’ll thrive on the challenge of building our expanded education and support programme and be driven by the opportunity to deliver change that really counts.

We offer a competitive package that includes:

-27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;

-        Annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;

-        Employee pension scheme;

-£500 employee wellbeing budget;

-      35 hours per week - we actively welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and              flexible working requests.

Applications close: Monday, 28th July 2025.

Who we're looking for

Brilliant storyteller with confidence in their digital marketing, copywriting and PR skills. 

Changemaker who is excited about embedding and championing our new brand. 

Motivated communicator who will improve engagement with our stakeholders. 

Creative leader who enjoys a proactive and responsive environment. 

Impact and evidence champion to influence target audiences, raise awareness and garner support. 

Values-led collaborator who will build strong relationships with our team, members and strategic partners.

Our focus is on creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.

We want all children and young people to feel at home at the library, to be understood, empowered and inspired. Our collaborative network is made up of member, partners and supporters. We believe in the need for safe spaces and real-life connections to support the demands of modern life. Together, we’re creating change, and you can be a part of it.

Our charity is going through a rebirth, with a new name, strategy and brand identity launching this autumn. This is a pivotal time for a passionate, skilled communicator to join our team. We’re looking for someone to bring the energy and expertise to take us into this new chapter and to new heights, maximising impact and reach. 

We are an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation. Our members are leaders in children and young people’s public libraries and schools library services (SLS). 

What’s important to us needs to be important to you too. We want to focus on impact, to work openly, to collaborate with and learn from others, to take the time to care for ourselves and each other, and to have fun together. We want to build an environmentally sustainable charity, and we want to be celebrated as an inclusion changemaker in the sector. 

Experience as a communications professional is essential and you’ll be energised by the opportunity to: 

• Raise our profile higher within the sector. 

• Raise awareness of the range of activities and impacts libraries deliver for children and young people through research, evidence and compelling communication. 

• Develop, manage and deliver targeted advocacy for public libraries and schools library services. 

• Maintain and cultivate proactive relationships with advocacy and influencing partners to ensure children and young people are always represented in national policy discussions. 

• Embed and champion a strong brand, which supports our members and resonates with new stakeholders to ensure we are the ‘go to partner’ for children and young people’s libraries. 

• Maximise our use of existing and new research and data to evidence the impact of library services for children and young people’s and schools library services. 

• Promote the sector-leading work of our charity, grow our membership and develop new and innovative ways to increase our reach and engagement. 

• Develop a strong case for support to attract new funders and supporters. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please get in touch.

Further information including the role description and application form is available on our website.