Programme manager jobs in croydon, greater london

The Education Department develops, resources, delivers and manages the ESU’s portfolio of education programmes. This portfolio encompasses teaching programmes, domestic and international competition(s), short- and long-term interventions in schools and external educational organisations, continual professional development opportunities for teachers, school membership, awards & scholarships, all of which are focused on giving young people the speaking & listening skills and the cross-cultural understanding they need to thrive.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of the role is to carry out and assist in the administration and day to day running of the ESU’s educational programmes, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing delivery staff to ensure collective goals and objectives are reached.

• Support with the smooth running and delivery of ESU Education’s domestic programmes. 
• Be the first respondent to incoming calls and emails from educators, ESU partners and the general public, providing timely and professional responses to all enquiries. 
• Manage ESU spreadsheets and data across various Excel and our CRM system to ensure clean and accurate data collection and collation. 
• As needed, support with the development and improvement of education resources 
• Liaise with the ESU’s Accounts Department regarding invoicing, delivery staff pay and expenses. 
• Maintain accurate records of all bookings, delivery staff status, schools, public feedback and other relevant information. 
• To support the delivery of workshops in schools, undertaking training to ensure delivery and teaching matches ESU standards. 
• Where appropriate source venues, confirm catering arrangements and other operational requirements regarding Education events. 
• Assist the department in ad-hoc admin work as needed such as printing 
• Participate in call-rounds as part of the department’s sales and onboarding efforts 
• Co-ordinate the collection of process evaluation & impact data. 
• To work or travel over occasional evenings and weekends as directed by line manager, with time off in lieu.
• On occasion, support young people during workshops, residential programmes and competition events to ensure these key beneficiaries are supported throughout their engagement with the ESU. 

Skills and Experience 

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the UK educational system.   
• An understanding of the nature and importance of the ESU’s charitable work within educational contexts and a strong commitment to increasing the impact of the organisation’s work.  
• Experience in an administrative role would be a significant advantage.  
• Excellent word processing and data management skills and capability in Microsoft Office.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
• Good interpersonal skills.  
• Good time management and organisational skills.   
• A can-do attitude with the ability to work well under pressure.   
• A team-player who is also able to work independently whilst maintaining a high standard of work.   
• Graduate calibre or equivalent relevant professional experience.   

Desirable

• Experience in working in event management.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in education (BA or PGCE).  
• Teaching or workshop facilitation experience.  
• Experience working with children and young people in any capacity.  
• Experience delivering high quality customer service.  
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.

Benefits

• Generous Company Pension. 
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (pro-rata). 
• Hybrid/Flexible Working options to support work life balance. 
• Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Access to Virtual GP Services 24/7. 
• Group Life Assurance. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supporter Experience Coordinator to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

About the role

Your key purpose will be to support the Supporter Experience Manager in the delivering an excellent supporter experience for individuals across all fundraising activities. This includes projects related to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices Individual Giving programme, supporter journeys and ensuring Shooting Star Children’s Hospices families who choose to fundraise are effectively supported in their activity. This role will support the charities appeal fundraising programme, working with the Head of Supporter Engagement and Supporter Experience Manager on supporter stewardship.

The Supporter Experience Coordinator will also provide efficient and effective key administrative support to the wider fundraising team, optimising income generation proactivity cross-team. They will support in maximising the potential of our fundraising data, ensuring accurate and effective fundraising finance processes, gift aid maximisation and utilising the fundraising database.

About you

If you are enthusiastic about fundraising and enjoy diverse responsibilities, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for someone who feels confident working as part of a team as well as working independently. Previous experience in an administrative role is desired, with excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a sensitive and compassionate manner. 

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include: 

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Death in service benefits

• Reimbursed professional membership fees

• Eye care

• Employee referral scheme

• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Health

• Cycle to work scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

You'll play a vital role in developing work experience opportunities for adults with learning disabilities as well as supporting our team members into permanent employment. This is a new role which will require you to show heaps of flexibility and learn-as-we-go in order to shape and develop our impact into the future.

If you have pints of personality and want to work for a fantastic cause, we want to hear from you. You’ll be experienced in coaching or mentoring, be well organised and understand the barriers faced by people with a learning disability when moving into employment.

You'll support and develop our team. This means:

• managing a caseload of between 6 and 10 people who are neurodivergent and/or have a learning disability, and who are looking to move into supportive employment locally
• preparing our team members for long-term employment by supporting them to understand their skills, aspirations and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and skill development opportunities
• working to a minimum target of 2 adults moving into long term employment by the end of your contract
• undertaking monthly work coaching sessions for team members to develop and upskill them in brewing and bar management skills
• supporting team members to reduce work-related barriers such as travel-to-work, better-off calculations, disclosure of health & wellbeing needs and budgeting
• providing in-work support to assist team members in maintaining and retaining employment, including frequent in-person meetings during the first few months of a successful employment match

You'll be responsible for our employer engagement. This means:

• undertaking tailored job searches and proactive engagement with employers to source supportive, paid job opportunities which meet our team members preferences and match their developing skillset
• identifying potential opportunities for employment within their businesses and sales opportunities amongst employment partners
• providing education and support to employers, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going employer support to ensure job retention
• building Ignition’s profile as a skills-based, local employment specialist

You will develop our wider employability programme. This means:

• organising and facilitating regular employment taster days for people with learning disabilities looking to move into work in order to raise aspirations and developing an understanding of the workplace
• planning & running CV development workshops to help adults with learning disabilities prepare for the world of work
• developing our evidence-based employability model, drawing on good practice from other sectors, in order to constantly improve and refine the model

As part of your 20 hours per week, you will also be required to undertake one evening or weekend shift per week of up to 6 hours, as a Taproom Supervisor.

What we need from you (the essentials):

• experience of working or volunteering with neurodivergent adults or people with learning disabilities
• experience of leading, teaching, coaching, mentoring or otherwise supporting groups of people
• an understanding of the barriers to employment experienced by adults with learning disabilities
• proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
• well organised with experience of managing a varied workload
• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport with people
• good administrative skills with an ability to use IT and tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• a flexible and hands on approach with an an ability to think and problem-solve independently
• being comfortable trialling new approaches and learning in response

What we’d ideally like from you (the desirables):

• experience of supporting people to obtain employment
• knowledge of the benefits system and how to navigate this when moving into employment
• experience working in a bar or other customer service setting

Join the Royal Academy of Engineering in a pivotal leadership role, managing and expanding Engineering X – one of our flagship international programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to drive global impact in waste management, the circular economy, and the energy transition, with a particular emphasis on Africa and Latin America.

Engineering X is a growing international collaboration that champions the role of engineering in addressing global safety and sustainability challenges. Founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, we work to tackle issues of climate change, pollution, and unequal access to the benefits of technology and development. By building global connections between experts and innovators across sectors and disciplines, we foster inclusive, systems-based solutions. We amplify underrepresented voices to ensure that these solutions are sustainable and locally appropriate.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong background in programme management. Ideally, you will have experience of delivering social impact/change programmes internationally or of applying engineering/technology to advance sustainability aims and improve lives. This post is a one-year sabbatical cover to develop key strategic programmes.

In this role, you will co-lead and manage Engineering X. You should have experience of developing challenge-focused and multi-stakeholder initiatives. This includes experience of programmes that use multiple approaches (grants, research, and policy influencing) to achieve change at different levels, as well as a strong background in building partnerships and collaborations.

If you can link big-picture thinking with an ability to deliver results and have strong team and project management skills, as well as a personal commitment to the values of the Academy, we would love to hear from you!

Our location

Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day, plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

Who are we?

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together, we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

Why work for us?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future, which we’d love you to be part of.

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance plus additional quarterly wellbeing days and Christmas office closure
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Significant investment in your personal and professional development
• Annual pay review
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Regular social activities

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference to join our team – is this you? For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 10 August 2025.
Interview date: w/c 11 August 2025.

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is proud to be an ‘A’-Rated Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence holder, as approved by the UK Immigration Authorities.

Advice Service Delivery Manager

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

A key service in this area is the Behaviour Advice Line (BAL), currently delivered by our Animal Behaviour Team. This new role exists to lead the development of a clear, evidence-based service model and plan to transform the line into a cost-effective multi-channel service that delivers measurably improved impact for owners and their pets.

The role is for one year with the outcome to develop a detailed service model and associated change plan and budget, that is evidence based, co-designed and in alignment with the future Advice and Support strategy and Operations structure. Iterative changes should be identified for service improvement within the year and a business case for investment produced by the end of July 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a service that will positively impact the lives of cats, dogs, and their owners for years to come. You’ll bring your service design, strategy, and leadership skills to an environment focused on real social impact – working alongside a team of smart, compassionate, and experienced colleagues.

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.

Closing date: 15th August 2025
Interview date(s): To be confirmed

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.

Role Overview

The Film & TV Charity’s Looking Glass research on the mental health of the UK film, TV and cinema workforce has consistently shown that mental health and rates of loneliness at work are significantly worse in this sector than among the population as a whole. Further Charity research has also shown that the two are closely linked, strongly suggesting that tackling loneliness is vital part of the industry-wide fight to protect the mental health of the workforce. 

As the Community Development Manager, you will use our research insights to help develop the Charity’s community strategy, managing a programme of work that seeks to embed social connection as a core mental health priority in the Charity’s work and among the wider industry. You will also deliver specific projects stemming from the community strategy. Foremost among these is the Charity’s Community Partnerships programme. This involves working with a cohort of peer and community-led industry support groups to meet the needs of their communities, primarily through regular events-based engagement at our Soho offices. But it may also involve contributing to the co-working space offer at our offices in Soho, and to the Charity’s research on themes related to loneliness and social connection.

You will need to have experience of strategy development and partnerships or community management, and the excellent relationship management skills on which this depends. A background in developing mental or social wellbeing interventions is highly desirable, as is experience working in the film, television or creative industries. You will be a positive and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for creating solutions that support people’s mental and social wellbeing.

 Main Areas of Responsibility

Community Strategy

·Continue to onboard and engage Charity staff with latest loneliness research findings

·Work with senior leadership to develop the Charity’s existing community strategy in response to the latest loneliness research findings and get buy-in from internal stakeholders

·Work closely with relevant teams to develop key actions informed by these strategic priorities

·Working with senior leadership, onboard and engage key industry stakeholders with the latest loneliness research findings and recommendations (where appropriate this may involve working closely with other Charity team members)

·Work closely with the Charity’s Impact and Evaluation Lead to ensure the impact of our Community Strategy is measured appropriately and reported on regularly in staff and trustee updates

Community Partnerships

 -Continue managing (and growing) the Charity’s network of peer support and community groups, with a focus on communities experiencing high levels of loneliness

-Plan and deliver partner engagement events, with the aim of combatting loneliness and fostering belonging for the most vulnerable industry workers

-Day to day management of the Community Partners will involve working with the Charity’s Wellbeing Services Coordinator to manage partner event bookings, enquiries, building partner relationships, supporting partners with event management, attending partner events and gathering wellbeing insights from these communities to grow the Charity’s industry knowledge and support offer

-Support the partners to deliver effective and sustainable community building and peer support by organising appropriate workshops and webinars

-As needed, co-produce events with partners that aim to deliver on our partnership goals of fostering community and creating meaningful social connection

- Raise awareness of our Community Partners and their work within the wider industry

-Measure the impact of the Community Partnerships through tools such as member surveys and partner interviews, and regularly report on these findings

Co-working Space Development (tbc)

-Develop the Charity’s co-working space in Golden Square to be an inclusive, welcoming community hub for industry freelancers, that supports them to foster meaningful social connections

- Improve user satisfaction rates, working with relevant teams to improve operational support, bookings systems, user policies and drive deeper engagement with the Charity’s wider services

Research

 -Support research projects (conducted either internally or by external partners) that continue to develop our understanding and evidence base on loneliness and social connection

-Contribute to the national and international dialogue on loneliness by sharing the Charity’s research findings, collaborating with key stakeholders and promoting best practice

-Develop relationships with professionals working to tackle loneliness (third sector, private sector, academia) to enable knowledge sharing, ensuring the charity’s work informs wider evidence on workplace loneliness

-Support the wider team to develop wellbeing projects and initiatives using research findings

General

-To operate in a way that ensures you are recognised as a role model for the Charity’s core values and behaviours.

-To undertake any other works as could be expected.

-To be prepared to travel to meetings across the UK and be away from home overnight occasionally, as the job reasonably demands.

- Candidates will need to be able to work evenings on a regular basis to support Community Partnership events. We operate a Time off in Lieu system to ensure that this is achievable within the post-holder’s contracted working hours.

Head of Health

£59,827 – £64,678 + 8% non-contributory pension | Hybrid working (UK-based)

Civitas Charity Recruitment are proud to be working with an ambitious and purpose-led organisation working to build a financial system that serves people and planet. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and strategic leader to head up a major cross-cutting programme focused on improving health outcomes through responsible investment.

This pivotal role will lead a major cross-cutting programme using investor accountability, corporate engagement, and policy advocacy to address the commercial determinants of health. With projects spanning healthy food systems, clean air, workplace health, and more, the programme works across sectors to drive corporate and policy change.

The Head of Health will oversee programme strategy, manage a team of 10, and represent the organisation as a subject matter expert in health and finance. The role also includes stakeholder engagement, fundraising support, budget management, and internal leadership.

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven professional with:

• A strategic mindset and strong project leadership skills.

• Experience managing teams and complex programmes.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence influencing a range of stakeholders.

• A passion for using the financial system to tackle public health challenges.

Experience in responsible investment and/or the commercial determinants of health is essential.

The organisation is a flexible, hybrid workplace with a London office. Employees benefit from a sector-leading benefits package including enhanced family leave, healthcare cash plan, 25 days' annual leave (plus end-of-year office closure), and union representation.

Please apply immediately if the role sounds of interest or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information.

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Training and Development Manager to join our friendly and collaborative team in the Research Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of the Early Career Researcher Network Leadership and Development SHAPE Programme.

The role

The ECRN Training and Development Manager will work closely with the Head of ECRN and the ECRN Training and Development Officer to deliver the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) and Wellcome Leadership and Advancement SHAPE Programme. This involves overseeing the design and delivery of training content, managing budgets and payments, and coordinating logistics across both online and in-person activities.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of efficient working systems, policies, and processes and work collaboratively with the Head of ECRN to troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges.

With responsibility for leading the planning and delivery of training programmes and workshops, as well as managing programme budgets and overseeing payments, you will also implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track impact.

You will be responsible for line managing a Training and Development Officer. You will also need to coordinate logistics and delivery across virtual and regional formats for the Leadership and Advancement SHAPE programme.

The T&D Manager will support the continuous improvement of operational systems and working practices and liaise with training facilitators, regional partners, and other external providers and internal colleagues across the Academy to ensure alignment and impact.

The ideal candidate for this role will bring extensive experience in training programme management, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation, and team leadership in an office or organisational setting. Strategic planning, resilience, and effective problem-solving are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence.

We are looking for an excellent communicator, skilled at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and committed to inclusive, responsive working. A thoughtful and proactive approach will be key to success in this role.

Please note that the position involves travel between ECRN regional locations to support in-person delivery, alongside regular online engagement.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engages the public with fresh thinking and debates, and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing, Development, Policy, Research, and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning and development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement, on our website.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10–11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 – a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 35-hour working week, 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on 18 August 2025.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds in line with our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

About us 

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute. 

About the role 

This role leads our individual giving fundraising through direct marketing and supporter care, helping grow sustainable income and engagement. It plays a vital part in delivering the Refugee Council’s strategy to expand our supporter base and amplify positive narratives about refugees.

Responsibilities include line management, using insights to inform strategy, ensuring brand alignment, and compliance with data and fundraising regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporter acquisition across digital and offline channels, campaign planning and analysis, agency management, and donor databases. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. 

Staff benefits 

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Training & Development 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more. 

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today. 

Closing date: Monday, 1st September 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

The Individual Giving & Community Fundraising Manager will have an exciting opportunity to grow World Child Cancer’s individual giving. They will also lead on creating a donor experience that will ensure people can engage with us in lots of different ways, from a lottery or regular support, legacies, community fundraising and events (including the London Marathon).

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Managing and growing individual giving.
• Recruiting and stewarding individual supporters through existing channels.
• Helping to secure funding to invest in launching a World Child Cancer charity lottery.
• Stewarding participants to build a pool of regular givers, medium level donors, legacy donors and event participants.
• Ensuring fundraising data is effectively managed, analysed and utilised.
• Managing the challenge and community fundraising. Supported by the Fundraising Executive.
• Supporting the Fundraising Executive responsible for the planning and logistics for fundraising events.
• Working collaboratively with the other Fundraising teams and Marketing to ensure supporters get the best experience.

This is a hands-on management role so you will need to be prepared to do the work as well as managing. The post holder will be an ambitious, creative self-starter who is passionate about World Child Cancer’s programmes as well as our fundraising activities. They will work as well in a team as they do on their own and be happy to undertake administrative tasks as well as more complex fundraising projects. As a smaller organisation (circa £3m) everyone has to be prepared to support each other, so tasks may vary.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of Magic Me’s impactful intergenerational arts projects. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community engagement, eager to gain hands-on experience, and build a foundation for a future career in the arts and/or project management. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth logistical and administrative operation of our projects, contributing to high-quality delivery. At Magic Me, we believe in the power of diverse talent to drive innovation and create a powerful organisational culture. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from minoritised communities and disabled candidates, as we strive to build a team that reflects the rich tapestry of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who identify as men, those from the Bengali community and disabled and D/deaf candidates - all of whom are currently underrepresented on our team. For this role, we are also especially keen to hear from local candidates with knowledge of Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs.

Location: Bethnal Green, E2, East London
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
Reporting to: Project Manager

About You

You are an organised and communicative individual, eager to support our programme team with project delivery. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable engaging with people of all ages. With a keen eye for details and a proactive approach, you are ready to assist in everything from scheduling and booking spaces to managing project materials and supporting participant recruitment. You are adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and committed to Magic Me’s mission of enriching lives through intergenerational arts. Your community and cultural awareness, and sensitive approach will ensure inclusivity across all activities.

About Magic Me

At Magic Me, we envision a world without ageism, where everyone can express their creativity and reach their full potential. Our mission is to inspire change – for individuals, communities, and systems – through impactful art, fostering connections between generations. For over three decades, we've pioneered intergenerational arts practices, creating innovative projects in the vibrant borough of Tower Hamlets and leading the way in creative care home work across London and Essex. Our work transcends social boundaries, addresses isolation, and builds valuable community connections.

Key Responsibilities

As Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Project and administrative support:
  • Assisting the Project Manager with coordinating project logistics, including scheduling, booking spaces, and organising refreshments.
  • Updating project budgets and submitting invoices to the Bookkeeper.
  • Supporting the Project Manager in planning and delivering performances, exhibitions, and events.
  • Managing the materials inventory and sourcing environmentally friendly resources for workshops.
• Project promotion and participant engagement:
  • Helping to manage communication with participants and partners.
  • Assisting with volunteer coordination.
  • Supporting participant recruitment efforts for projects.
  • Helping to raise Magic Me’s profile by sharing images and stories for social media content.
• ​Monitoring, evaluation and reporting:
  • Assisting the Project Manager with data collection for project feedback and ensuring continuous learning.
  • Supporting the programme and development teams with preparing reports for funders and internal use.
  • Assisting with reporting by keeping accurate records of participant engagement and feedback.
• Administration and team collaboration:
  • Undertaking general administration tasks related to project activities.
  • Supporting the wider Magic Me team through the management of Petty Cash (training for Xero will be provided).
  • Participating in training and development opportunities to deepen knowledge and prepare for a future career pathway within Magic Me.

See our person specification within the job pack for further details.

Our Offer & Benefits

• Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Holiday: 25 days and bank holidays (pro-rata) + days between Christmas & New Year. Additionally, we are trialling an additional week of leave during August 2024 and 2025, which may be offered in 2026 if successful.
• Other benefits: 3% pension contribution, flexible working negotiable, hybrid working negotiable, weekly 1:1 wellbeing meetings. We prioritise staff development and you will receive regular support and mentorship from your line manager, dedicated to helping you develop your skills and grow.

Why Join Magic Me Now?

This is an exciting moment to join Magic Me! We are embarking on our next stage of evolution with our current CEO departing at the end of 2025 and two of our current leadership team stepping into joint CEO roles. As Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our programme delivery and ensuring the smooth running of our projects during this exciting period. You’ll be supporting a diverse and impactful programme, having the chance to work on the next iteration of our exciting community intergenerational project, Creative Mix. Previous Project Coordinators have supported the filming of our award-winning Her Story, Our Inspiration project and the delivery of the recent Recipe for Belonging exhibition. You will also contribute to our pioneering initiative, Spark, that trains care home staff in leading sensory-based arts activities to support resident's creative expression. Your work will directly contribute to building valuable community connections and combating social isolation. This is a fantastic chance to contribute significantly to our mission under a new leadership team and acquire skills in project delivery through access to training and on-the-job development opportunities. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment which will help you prepare for a future career pathway within Magic Me and the wider creative arts community.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about our mission and ready to take on this exciting role, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the position, feel free to reach out to us.

If you require an alternative job pack or application format or support to apply (e.g., due to disability, limited internet access, or language barrier), please contact us by August 20th to discuss how we can assist you.

Application Process:

• Applications are open until 9am on September 3rd.
• Potential Project Coordinators will be shortlisted for interviews which will take place on
• Thursday, September 11th at our offices on Pott Street in Bethnal Green.
• We will ask you to complete a short task and then interview with members of the Programme Team.
• We hope to let candidates know the outcome of the interview process soon after interviews.
• The planned start date for this role is currently Monday, September 22nd (or as close as possible).

In the UK, in areas of disadvantage, up to 40% of children do not reach a good level of development by the age of 5. Our client’s vision is of a society that cherishes children’s development in the early years, where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Using a collective impact approach, the organisation is driving and supporting collaboration between funders, the public, private and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes in the early years. Listening to the voice, and harnessing the power of parents, carers and families in local communities is central to the change that Thrive and Five seeks to make.

In just four years, our client’s work is making a difference, with positive progress of children who’ve had the benefit of the charity’s pilot programme.  The impact of our work was recognised in Parliament as the Secretary for State delivered the Best Start in Life Strategy and the charity was  invited to share our public/voluntary sector partnership model at the Government’ Summit to launch the Civil Society Covenant. The Department for Education is interested to see how our approach aligns with their mission to help 75% of children reach a Good Level of Development by 2028. 

Director 

North East, working in person in Teesside three days a week 

Up to £85,000, dependent on experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader, with a passion for giving children the best possible start and with a strong belief in the power of communities. The role will work both locally and nationally, as part of the wider team. 

The Director will manage our client’s existing programme in Redcar and Cleveland with a talented and committed team (10 staff). They will also develop and manage the new programme in Middlesbrough, currently in Discovery phase, and recruit a staff team of 8- 10 people, with support from the charity’s central team.  Once set up, the Director will lead the following across both areas: 

• Building relationships and networks in the areas, across the public, voluntary and private sector 

• Leading the team to support delivery of the charity's local early years strategy in the areas

• Leading the delivery of a portfolio of complementary workstreams, continuously refining and strengthening the work so that we make the greatest possible positive difference to local children and families 

• Working closely with local partners and the national team to ensure that data and learning is captured and fed into strategic thinking and our national model 

Supported by our central team, the Director will enable local stakeholders to collectively support parents and children under 5, to improve outcomes in the early years and particularly improve levels of school readiness. Crucial to this work will be engaging with and empowering local parents who are the key to successful delivery of the initiative.

This is an exciting opportunity for an impact focussed leader, who brings: 

• Experience of working at a senior level with public sector and/or voluntary organisations involved in the delivery of services and support to families with children under 5 

• A track record of implementing concurrent and complex workstreams effectively, with proven project management and evaluation skills 

• Experience at leading and developing staff teams

• Experience of building networks of solid relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

You will relish the opportunity to deliver a model that ensures strength in communities, achieves long term sustainability and aims to achieve long-term systemic improvements in early childhood development. 

We are committed to inclusion in all aspects of our work and our new Director will have the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and nurture differing views. They will work sensitively with the changing needs of our communities and be comfortable talking about the importance of inclusion to a range of audiences. 

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date:  Sunday 31st August 2025 

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 5-12th September 2025 

Panel interviews with our client: w/c 15th September 2025 

Queries 

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie with a copy of your CV.

Do you want to play a pivotal role in ending impunity for corruption and defending democracy? 

Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative individual with a flair for networking and a track record of bringing in funds for charitable causes to lead our fundraising programme. 

Now more than ever, powerful anti-corruption voices are needed in a fragmented world where democracy is under threat globally. Join our small, tenacious, driven and highly collaborative team, and be part of the anti-corruption movement creating a more hopeful future.

Deadline for applications is 23.30 on 31st August 2025.

About Spotlight

Spotlight on Corruption is a bold, brave voice that pushes forward the anti-corruption agenda in a pragmatic and credible way. We are agile and opportunistic, seizing political opportunities to push for reforms, while continually building the evidence base through our court monitoring, enforcement tracking and research. We punch above our weight in holding the government to account for taking action against corruption, cronyism, and dirty money in the UK.

Spotlight’s team consists of an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Head of Finance & Operations, Senior Policy & Campaign Lead, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Senior Communications Advisor, and Senior Policy Researcher. The Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager is a new role, bringing the staff team to eight. We are committed to maintaining our exceptional team working environment, flexible working arrangements, and ensuring that staff are recognised, respected and have opportunity to develop in their roles.

In the six years since it was established, Spotlight has had significant trust fundraising success and established strong relationships with institutional funders who understand our work and its impact. Under a new three year strategy we are seeking to sustainably grow and diversify our funding base - across trusts and foundations and by establishing a major donor programme to enable us to increase our impact.

We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy, create new opportunities and relationships, lead the cultivation and stewardship of new trust funders, and develop a new major donor fundraising programme.

In this role you will have strategic accountability for fundraising and overseeing progress towards fundraising targets, working with the team and the Board to generate ideas and deliver proposals for raising funds, and for highlighting our impact to potential donors. You will be a hands-on fundraiser, who builds relationships with donors, keeps on top of developments in the funding landscape, develops compelling and creative pitches and proposals for funders, and as a result delivers sustainable income generation to ensure Spotlight achieves our organisational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on executing Spotlight’s fundraising strategy and donor management

• Identify, maintain and develop a robust pipeline of prospects and funders across high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations and other appropriate giving vehicles

• Nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, high net-worth individuals and Donor-Advised Funds

• Work with the team to develop exciting ideas to pitch to funders and to highlight our impact, as well as identifying funding gaps and opportunities

• Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure trust funding for specific projects and core activities

• Work effectively and collaboratively with the wider team, Executive Director and Board to deliver the fundraising strategy and embed fundraising confidence and process across the team

• Work with the team to develop Spotlight’s impact story and generate ideas about promoting Spotlight’s work, in line with our values 

• Track our fundraising efforts and maintain an effective overview of relationships through our Beacon CRM system

Person specification - essential criteria

• A creative and proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and generate new opportunities

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, with strong oral, writing, presentation, relationship building and networking skills

• Proven track record in developing and nurturing productive and long-term relationships with potential funders

• Proven track record of meeting targets from a high-value fundraising programme (trusts and major donors) 

• Proven track record in researching and identifying new trust and major donor prospects, and developing effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans

• Experience of developing exciting pitches and high-quality funding proposals with narrative and financial reports

• Collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead internal engagement in fundraising and grant management

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and excellent attention to detail

• IT proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records using our Beacon CRM system

• An understanding of due diligence in relation to donors and donations

• A passion for fighting corruption

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK 

Person specification - desirable criteria

• Ability to think strategically about fundraising and how it interacts with the overall organisation strategy

• Experience of raising funds a field that is relevant or related to fighting corruption

• Good financial literacy and understanding of project budgets and restricted / unrestricted funding

• Experience of organising major donor cultivation events

Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity. We encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Working arrangements:

Two year contract with a view to making this a permanent role. Four days (28 hours) per week - with flexibility depending on the right candidate. 24 days of annual leave (pro rated from 30 for full-time roles) plus pro rated public holidays. Remote working from home required, with regular meetings - sometimes at short notice - in London. Flexible working available.

Responsible to: Head of Finance & Operations

Start date: As soon as possible

As the London Sexual Health Services Manager, you will lead METRO’s London-based Sexual & Reproductive Health services, overseeing a range of programmes including sexual health, outreach, and youth engagement. 

This role will manage and oversee the daily operations of the Sexual Health Office (SHO), including staffing, results management, and phone helpline services. The successful applicant will lead and develop a team of staff, providing supervision, training, and performance management.

This role is also responsible for overseeing the implementation and evaluation of sexual health programmes, including the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) and C-card (condom) schemes. The post-holder will work closely with other colleagues in our communications team to facilitate this.

This role is responsible for supporting engagement and reach targets across the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) and C-Card scheme, delivered across multiple London boroughs. To achieve this, the London Sexual Health Services Manager will manage a small team of lead and frontline staff. The role will include regular liaison with professional stakeholders, including commissioners, and may involve occasional direct delivery of outreach activities.

In addition, this role will lead the Young Greenwich (YG) sexual health team within the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG), overseeing a range of activities including outreach, youth hub engagement, one-to-one support, and training. The successful applicant will also have oversight of the Sexual Health Office (SHO) and the South West London (SWL) programme. Collaboration will be essential, as this role will work closely with other METRO managers involved in Young Greenwich delivery, as well as with our delivery partners at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Charlton Athletic Community Trust.