Programme manager jobs
Purpose of the Role
To ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of all operational and participant support aspects for external programmes, including our new Accelerator offer. This role is responsible for coordinating people, processes, logistics, and partner inputs across different delivery models (online and in-person) so that programmes run smoothly, participants are well-supported, and reporting is accurate. The Coordinator acts as the hub for collaboration, administration, and progress tracking—enabling Programme Leads to focus on strategy and outcomes. The role drives continuous improvement and adapts delivery in response to participant and partner feedback
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RISE Overview
RISE(Reimagining the Industry to Support Equality) accelerates equality for workers across global supply chains through collaboration with business, workers’ reps, women’s organizations and trade associations. Grounded in the real experiences and priorities of workers, RISE creates value at multiple levels. At the factory level, our data-driven programs achieve life-changing results for women and men workers. For businesses navigating a rapidly evolving global context, our work strengthens resilience, performance, and sustainability. Beyond the workplace, we engage with industry and public policymakers to promote dignified, equitable workplaces and inclusive local economies and communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
RISE is now seeking a full-time Fundraising Manager to help deliver its fundraising strategy. RISE has a mixed funding model and receives funding from the private sector, philanthropic and corporate foundations, bilateral agencies, and potentially, multilateral institutions. This role will play a pivotal role in executing the fundraising strategy, focusing on proposal development, donor engagement, and day-to-day delivery of fundraising activities.
We are looking for a hands-on, results-driven team member who can turn ideas into actionable proposals, manage multiple workstreams, and follow through to completion. The successful candidate will share RISE’s commitment to advancing equality for women workers in global supply chains and will help scale our impact through sustained, year-on-year income growth.
Location: London, UK; New York City or Washington, DC, USA (remote work around these locations will be considered)
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: NY or DC $104,099; London £63,147
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of a highly matrixed team, effective collaboration across other team functions and particularly with in-country teams and program managers will be critical to success. The Fundraising Manager will report to the Associate Director, Partnerships.
The role includes the following specific responsibilities. These may evolve as priorities are established:
Proposal and Concept Development
- Translate RISE’s strategy into compelling and fundable project proposals and concept notes.
- Lead the day-to-day coordination of proposal development, including drafting project narratives, developing logical frameworks or theories of change, and ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
- Lead or coordinate the preparation of proposal budgets in collaboration with finance colleagues.
- Develop and maintain high-quality fundraising and communication materials.
- Work with the wider RISE team to maintain an active and healthy grant pipeline.
Donor Engagement
- Support the expansion of RISE’s donor base by identifying and pursuing new prospects, particularly among philanthropic foundations, corporate foundations, and bilateral donors.
- Maintain regular communication with current and potential donors, ensuring they are informed and engaged in RISE’s work.
- Support donor outreach and pitch preparation, working closely with RISE leadership and subject matter experts.
- Keep the team informed with up-to-date donor intelligence and funding opportunities.
Fundraising Planning and Coordination
- Implement and operationalize the fundraising and partnership strategy, ensuring effective follow-through on agreed priorities and activities through clear annual workplans developed in collaboration with the Associate Director, Partnerships.
- Contribute insights and lessons learned from day-to-day implementation to inform periodic strategy reviews and planning discussions.
- Drive operational excellence by ensuring systems, tools, and processes for fundraising are efficient and up to date.
EXPERIENCE
- 8–10 years of relevant professional experience, including successful track record in developing and winning grants.
- Proven ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans and high-quality deliverables.
- Strong writing skills, with experience developing concepts, proposals, and budgets for complex, multi-year projects.
- Good understanding of gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and the private sector’s role in achieving the SDGs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international donor trends and existing networks across foundations, corporate donors, and governments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and cultures.
- Fluent in English (other languages an asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
- Commitment to RISE’s core values of agency, inclusion, and collaboration.
REPORTING
The Manager will report to the Associate Director, Partnerships, and work closely with the Leadership team, Country and Program Managers.
APPLICATION
· Candidates who wish to apply are requested to submit the following documents:
o Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role, including
o Current CV
To empower women workers, embed gender equality in business practice and catalyze systems change.
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SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
· Committed - focused on making a difference to people’s lives.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to lead a small, impactful team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· leading SCIE’s transformation in co-production, embedding sector-leading practice and strengthening governance across the organisation
· leading the implementation of SCIE’s Three-Horizon Roadmap for co-production, creating sustainable change and positioning SCIE as a sector leader in co-production practices
· managing and motivating a high-performing enablement team, providing expert guidance and support across all directorates.
· generating and sustaining income for co-production improvement activity, developing new products and partnerships
· embedding inclusive, co-production across all SCIE programmes, ensuring diverse voices are heard and valued
· building staff confidence and capability through training, resources, and practical tools.
What we are looking for:
· proven leader in co-production, with experience in social care or related sectors
· skilled in organisational change, income generation, and programme management
· exceptional communicator and relationship builder, able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
· in-depth knowledge of co-production principles and practice and health and social care systems
· committed to inclusive, trauma-aware practice and continuous improvement.
What we offer in return:
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE
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Communications and Programmes Officer
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term – one year
Location: Hybrid Full-time, 35 hours per week. The work pattern is flexible, with more working from home than office work, occasional travel throughout England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.Location: CSAN office is Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1
Reports to: Senior member of the team
Are you passionate about social justice, communications, and Catholic Social Teaching? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment?
We’re looking for a Communications and Programmes Officer to help us strengthen our voice, support our members, and deliver impactful events and resources.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading on digital communications – newsletters, social media, and web content
- Supporting the delivery of events, courses, and member convenings
- Gathering insights through surveys and maintaining member engagement data
- Preparing briefings and resources that support our social mission
- Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting new colleagues and volunteers
What we’re looking for:
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Excellent written English and multimedia skills
- Strong organisational and project management abilities
- A collaborative working style and attention to detail
- A commitment to our mission and values, and an interest in Catholic Social Teaching
Bonus skills (desirable but not essential):
- Experience with virtual learning platforms, graphic design, or working in a faith-based organisation
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small national team committed to making a difference through faith-inspired social action. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Catholic social mission in England and Wales.the deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 1st December, with interviews in person in London week commencing 8th December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Programme Delivery provides leadership for The Diana Award’s Programmes team, ensuring the effective design and delivery of a high-quality, impactful portfolio of programmes. As the strategic and operational lead for programme delivery, the postholder will oversee performance, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring all activity aligns with organisational goals, funding commitments, and The Diana Award’s Theory of Change. They will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers, drive continuous improvement and innovation, and play a key role in shaping new programmes and partnerships. Working closely with the Director of Programmes & Partnerships, the role ensures TDA consistently delivers excellence for young people and partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Programme Leadership & Partnership Management
- Lead the delivery of core programmes and our international award, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, funding commitments, KPIs, and quality standards.
- Oversee programme planning, scheduling, logistics, and budget management with Programme Managers.
- Monitor delivery performance and budgets, ensuring effective processes and accurate reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Ensure all programme activities meet agreed funding KPIs and deliverables.
- Work across the organisation, including closely with the Marketing & Communications team, to support effective delivery of programmes and partnerships.
- Support the Director of Programmes & Partnerships in developing and implementing a partnership strategy, cultivating new relationships to strengthen programme funding and delivery.
Programme Design & Impact
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of The Diana Award’s programmes and new initiatives, ensuring high quality and relevance.
- Provide thought leadership on effective youth interventions, embedding evidence and sector insights into delivery practice.
- Oversee development of programmes in line with The Diana Award’s Theory of Change, mission and vision.
- Oversee programme development that meaningfully and inclusively engages young people in design, delivery, and evaluation, in alignment with the The Diana Award’s Youth Charter and Youth Voice Strategy.
Leadership & Representation
- Lead and manage the programmes team, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and quality across all delivery.
- Actively participate in programme strategy and coordinate meetings within the directorate.
- Represent The Diana Award with donors, partners, and external stakeholders, promoting strong relationships and the organisation’s profile.
- Work closely with Marketing and Communications, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure smooth programme delivery, including coordinating logistics, communications, storytelling, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee young people’s involvement in external and internal events, ensuring participation is in line with safeguarding practices and The Diana Award’s Youth Charter principles.
- Undertake site visits to monitor quality, capture learning, and ensure delivery reflects programme standards.
People Management & Safeguarding
- Supervise and support direct reports, setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Promote staff wellbeing and model healthy work–life balance practices.
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding best practice and ensuring robust safeguarding-by-design across all programme activities
- Work with the Director of Operations to maintain strong safeguarding systems and contribute to the Safeguarding Committee.
Grant & Partnership Management
- Oversee programme and grant management processes, including budget creation and donor compliance, in collaboration with Fundraising and Operations teams.
- Support the development of funding proposals and donor reports, ensuring accurate data collection and impact reporting.
- Maintain positive relationships with delivery partners and funders to ensure strong, transparent collaboration.
- Provide clear, timely, and accurate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders and stakeholders, demonstrating impact, accountability, and progress KPIs.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
- Significant experience leading complex programmes from design to delivery within youth, education, or employability settings.
- Proven experience in leading and motivating teams delivering a portfolio of programmes
- Track record of delivering multiple programmes to time, budget and quality.
- Experience designing and refining programmes & processes based on evidence, evaluation, and youth voice.
- Knowledge of impact measurement and management in youth or education contexts.
- Strong partnership management skills, with experience working with funders and partners to deliver impact for young people.
- Ability to represent the organisation externally, build credibility, and influence senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of inclusive and accessible design for engaging diverse young people.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience of contributing to fundraising bids.
- Experience of managing and overseeing budgets as well as budget reporting to SLT level.
- Confident using CRM or programme management systems to track delivery and outcomes.
- Strong working knowledge of safeguarding in youth settings, including risk management and escalation processes.
Desirable:
- Experience of the Theory of Change process.
- Experience of creating monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.
- Knowledge of school charging structures.
- Management of youth boards.
- Experience of managing programmes on Salesforce.
- Experience as a Safeguarding Lead.
- Understanding and knowledge of an international landscape.
- Understanding and knowledge of Social Action.
Personal qualities:
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution focused.
- Collaborative and effective at building relationships.
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Organised, reliable, and detail oriented.
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
OUR ORGANISATION
- The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.
- We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
- Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application deadline: Sunday 30 November at 10:00pm.
1st Stage Interviews: 05 December & 08 December online
2nd Stage Interviews: 11 December & 12 December in-person
Please reach out if you require any support with the application process or have questions about the role or the process.
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About SEO London
SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.
We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.
OUR VISION
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
OUR MISSION
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.
OUR VALUES
Ø Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
Ø Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
Ø Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
Ø Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
WHO WE SUPPORT
At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
The Role
The role of a Senior Programme Coordinator is ensuring the smooth running of all programme related events and providing support services to Associate Fellows. This will include having a full understanding of all the SEO London programmes; understanding the relevant industry that the programme supports; how these fit into the SEO London organisation and using this knowledge to liaise with students, young professionals and client/partner firms to run, organise and market successful events.
In turn this role will be responsible for using data to run reports to show the impact of each programme. In coordination with the Programme Managers and other Senior Programme Coordinators, will make recommendations for possible changes and ideas to further support the student and young professional experience. The role will also ensure a seamless and professional level of customer care to all participants.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Programme Delivery and Logistics
· Responsibility for the scoping and delivery of key projects and events based on a strong understanding about the required outcomes from the partner firms and participants.
· Responsibility managing an end-to-end project, including managing to deadlines/time management/project mile-stones, along with resource planning and stakeholder as well as identifying and signing up volunteers, participants or partners for the events.
Participant Management and Marketing and Communication
· Responsible for finding and sourcing more participants via outreach lead, as well as having overall accountability for maintaining and developing strong participant relationships. Accountable for ensuring appropriate employability tools are delivered via the coordination teams.
· Responsible for using marketing techniques to adapt the relevant promotional outcomes needed for both participants and the sponsor firm, including being aware of the full range of channels available and to ensure that the marketing communications is targeted to the right audience, at the right time with the right message.
· The ability to create the right marketing and communication campaigns appropriate for the audience and to ensure it fit the purpose.
· As the main point of contact for the project, ensure that seamless communication is maintained for all key stakeholders (internally and externally) during the project lifecycle including logistics with the students and partner firms.
Participant Assessment and Selection
· Organise and conduct the recruitment, assessment and recommendation of candidates for junior talent opportunities.
· Manage SEO alumni relations to ensure mentoring and training provision for responsible programmes.
· Attendance at in-person and online events, working alongside the AIP team to ensure effective events,
Quality Assurance
· Responsible for reviewing each project or event at the end to identify further opportunities and ways to continue to deliver strong projects across the range of SEO London programme by using polls, surveys and evaluation methods.
· Responsible for ensuring all student, partner, event and volunteer information and feedback is captured accurately and timely in the CRM, as well as ensuring compliance with all the relevant process standards.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
We are looking for applicants who have some demonstrable experience in some of the following skills and will be willing to learn and develop others:
· Proven ability to manage projects efficiently and keep tasks and deliverables well organised
· Stakeholder management, preferably including professional corporate partners
· Having a keen interest and knowledge about the industries SEO London operates in, along with having a working knowledge of the student lifecycle (both school and University)
· Diversity and inclusion knowledge
· Strong understanding of employability skills required by participants to be job market ready
· Business writing skills
· Database experience and analysing data
· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - ability to create & edit documents in word, creating spreadsheets, tables & running and analysing pivot tables in excel; along with the ability to manage outlook and create PowerPoint slideshows. Ability to use Teams and Zoom to communicate and collaborate
· Demonstrable communication and listening skills
· Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
· Empathic approach to working with others
Required qualifications
· University degree (any discipline)
What we offer?
· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
· Benefits:
o Employee Assistance Programme
o And more…
Timeline:
Closing date for applications: 30th November
First and Second interview: TBC
We are on a mission to prepare students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training



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We are seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive Bereavement Cafe manager to help children and young people who have experienced a bereavement. Working 15 hours a week across Dorset during term-time,you will plan and deliver Bereavement Cafes which are guided, age-appropriate group sessions that help children to process their grief in a safe and supportive environment.
Mosaic is a well-regarded charity which has a mission to provide specialist support to children, young people and families when they are struggling to deal with the death of someone close to them. This role is ideal for someone with a background in working with children and young people,counselling, bereavement support, art therapy or education. It's important that you're happy to drive to different schools during the week around the county to deliver the cafes, as well as planning the activities aross the term.
Mosaic wants to help equip school staff to support students who've been bereaved, and to enable them to understand more about grief and loss.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery
Deliver bereavement cafe programmes in primary and secondary schools in Dorset, liaising with schools on timings and numbers of students.
Facilitate art group sessions (typically one hour) using creative, age-appropriate activities
Adapt delivery to meet the needs and development stages of the children and young people involved.
Co-ordinate a team of our exisitng volunteers to support each session, ensuring they understand the needs
School liaison
Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools across Dorset, managing requests for cafes.
Liaise wiht pastoral leads, SENCOs and safeguarding staff to plan sessions and identify students who might benefit.
Share practical tools and strategies with school staff to enable them to support students beyond the cafe programme.
Resource Development
·Create and maintain therapeutic activity plans and resource packs for both age groups.
·Develop tailored guidance and tools for teachers and support staff.
·Ensure all materials are inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed.
Safeguarding & Emotional Support
·Monitor the wellbeing of children and young people during sessions.
·Uphold Mosaic’s safeguarding policies and escalate any concerns appropriately.
·Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
Monitoring & Evaluation
·Keep accurate records of attendance, engagement, and feedback.
·Support impact tracking and evaluation efforts.
·Contribute to service reporting as required.
Awareness & Engagement
·Represent Mosaic positively in schools and the wider community.
·Promote awareness of Mosaic’s bereavement services and fundraising activities.
·Encourage schools and families to support or participate in Mosaic’s fundraising events where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential:
·Experience working with children or young people in a supportive, educational, or therapeutic setting.
·Confidence in leading group activities and supporting emotional expression.
·Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
·Safeguarding Level 3 training (or willingness to complete prior to starting).
·Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel across Dorset.
·Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
·Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
Desirable:
·Experience facilitating emotional wellbeing or support groups.
·Knowledge of trauma-informed or grief-informed practice.
·Familiarity with Dorset’s education or community mental health systems.
·Interest in community engagement or fundraising support.
What We Offer
· The chance to join an active, positive team who are making a huge difference to childrens' lives across Dorset,
A part-time role in term-time supporting bereaved children and young people in school, helping them to go on to thrive.
·Clinical supervision and guidance from an experienced Senior Counsellor.
·Opportunities for ongoing training and reflective practice.
·Reimbursement of travel expenses at 45p a mile for driving, and access to a materials budget.
·A chance to be part of Mosaic’s mission in delivering vital support to families experiencing grief.
Mosaic's mission is to support children and young people across the county of Dorset with their bereavement needs.
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The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research agenda.Join the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations.
Job role: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Employer: Muslim Charities Forum
Salary:£42,000 – 45,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (4 days office-based, 1 day hybrid/remote)
Position: Fixed Term Contract, 3 years.
Location: London SE1.Nearest stations Waterloo, Lambeth North
Closing date for applications:16th December 2025, 5.00pm or until a suitable candidate is identified.
About Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)
Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations. Guided by our pillars of Support, Connect and Represent, we champion excellence, transparency and social justice through resources, capacity-building, research and advocacy.
We work to tackle structural and funding barriers, influence government, policymakers and the wider sector, and build a more sustainable, equitable Muslim-led charitable landscape. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, we drive systemic change and amplify the contributions of Muslim-led organisations across society.
Role Purpose
The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research agenda. The role involves shaping long-term strategy, building a robust evidence base, influencing government and policymakers, and representing MCF at senior levels across the charity, public and political sectors.
The postholder will engage proactively with central and local government, devolved authorities, and regional mayors, ensuring that the voices and experiences of Muslim-led organisations are represented in policy development and decision-making.
They will work collaboratively with MCF’s Communications, Partnerships, and Systemic Change and Sector Capacity teams to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach that delivers sustainable, long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy and Leadership
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Develop and deliver the next three-year Policy and Advocacy Strategy aligned with MCF’s organisational objectives.
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Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board on policy opportunities and risks.
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Lead and develop the Policy and Advocacy team, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture.
2. Policy, Research and Insight
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Monitor and analyse UK policy and regulatory developments affecting Muslim-led civil society.
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Oversee research, consultations and data-driven insight to inform MCF’s policy positions.
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Produce high-quality policy outputs, including reports, consultation responses and position statements.
3. Influencing and Stakeholder Engagement
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Lead MCF’s engagement with central government, local authorities, devolved administrations and regional mayors, as well as regulators and sector networks.
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Build and maintain strategic relationships with ministers, parliamentarians, senior officials, think tanks and sector leaders.
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Coordinate MCF’s public affairs activity, including roundtables, Select Committee and APPG engagement, and representation at high-level external forums.
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Strengthen MCF’s profile as a credible and influential voice for Muslim-led civil society across all tiers of government and the voluntary sector.
4. Sector Capacity and Member Support
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Engage MCF’s members and Muslim-led organisations in collective policy development and advocacy.
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Design and deliver tools, training and resources to build members’ influencing capacity.
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Identify and advocate for structural solutions to sector-wide challenges, including funding inequality, regulatory barriers and intersectional disadvantage.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
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Develop and implement frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of MCF’s policy and advocacy work.
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Provide regular progress reports to the CEO.
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Ensure compliance with charity law, lobbying and regulatory requirements.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
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Significant experience (5+ years) in senior policy, advocacy or influencing roles within the UK charity or voluntary sector.
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Demonstrable success influencing government at national, local or devolved levels, achieving measurable policy or funding change.
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Strong understanding of the UK charity policy, funding and regulatory environment.
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Knowledge of the UK Muslim-led and/or faith-based civil society landscape.
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Experience amplifying marginalised voices and embedding lived experience into policy and advocacy work.
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Proven ability to lead teams and deliver organisational strategy.
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Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with strong political acumen.
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Commitment to social justice, equity and strengthening Muslim-led civil society.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience working with Muslim-led, faith-based or minority-led organisations.
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Understanding of intersectionality and its impact on underrepresented communities.
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Experience of research collaboration with academic institutions or think tanks.
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Proven track record in building partnerships for policy or advocacy initiatives.
Values and Behaviours
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Strategic and forward-thinking leadership.
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Collaborative and inclusive approach to diverse stakeholders.
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Resilience and adaptability in complex, fast-changing environments.
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Integrity and credibility in representing MCF and the wider sector.
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Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Excellent communication skills, particularly in amplifying underrepresented voices.
Additional Information
This is a senior leadership position. Occasional evening or parliamentary activities may be required, along with UK-wide travel.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to lead impactful change within one of the UK’s most dynamic faith-based networks.
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A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and innovation.
Application Information
To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (max 1,000 words) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and your motivation and suitability for the post.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from candidates with lived experience of marginalisation and an understanding of Islamic ethos.
We reserve the right to withdraw this role once a suitable candidate is identified.
If you have not heard from us concerning your application within 6 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews: Initial online short interview (stage 1), face-to-face in-office interview (stage 2).
No agencies.
UK residents only.Sponsorship is not possible for this post. References will be taken up prior to appointment including relevant ID checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Senior Digital Programme Manager (Behaviour Change)
Direct reports: None
Location: Our well-equipped office is in Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0NE. Staff are currently working in hybrid locations with a general requirement to meet colleagues once a week in the office and to attend a monthly all-staff meeting in London, although we will always take into account personal circumstances.
Status: Maternity cover (initially for 10 months)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Grade C: £40,982 - £44,753 (depending on skills, knowledge and experience), plus benefits. Includes 11% London Weighting which is based on one day a week in the office.
Role Summary
As Senior Behaviour Change Programme Officer, you’ll be a vital part of our Communications team, working with colleagues to shape powerful, consistent messages that are clear and well-framed.
Reporting to the Senior Digital Programme Manager and as a key member of the team, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in and learn skills across the full marketing and communications mix.
We're looking for a candidate who brings a mix of knowledge and skills across some or all of the following areas:
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Developing persuasive, supportive behaviour change content that enables people to make changes in their lives and to their health and wellbeing
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Communications skills - the ability to craft clear, adaptable written messaging and content across a mix of channels
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Using digital platforms and tools to engage individuals with behaviour change/programmes, including websites, apps, community groups and social media platforms
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Community stewardship and customer service - supporting individuals and groups with responses to queries
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Please refer to the candidate pack for role and responsibilities of this post.
Important note: We monitor for use of AI in responses and will reject applications containing fully AI generated answers.
We encourage applications from people who meet most, but not all, of our essential criteria. And we encourage applications from people who have been disabled by society, are from minoritised groups, have personal experience of alcohol harm or have experienced any other forms of societal discrimination.
Timeline
- Deadline for us to receive your application: Strictly 9am, Monday 1 December 2025. The online application form gives a date and time stamp to all applications.
- We will aim to get back to you by: Thursday 4 December 2025. All applicants will receive a response.
- Interviews: Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 December 2025 (please save the dates!)
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About IFOW
The Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) is an independent research and development institute exploring how new technologies are transforming work and society. We generate insight and evidence, shape policy, and engage with diverse partners to promote a fairer future through better work.
Role Overview
IFOW are looking for an individual who can build strong programmes of activity to deliver impact in the service of a charitable mission, through strategic partnerships with academia, industry and policy.
The applicant must be experienced at proactively identifying, engaging and building relationships that deliver impact, whilst also ensuring sustainable operations through income generation.
The candidate will have to show strong leadership and consortium-building capabilities to scope and develop opportunities in collaboration with our research and development teams. The ideal candidate will also have strong programme management capabilities to ensure the appropriate processes and tools are in place to deliver value for our organisation and core partners.
The ideal candidate must be used to working in fast-paced and agile organisations. Additionally, they must have strong experience of proactive income generation and have the ability to work collaboratively across the organisation to realise new opportunities.
Our small team is made up of determined individuals who are resolutely mission-focused. We are looking for a colleague to have fun with and learn with. If you’re passionate about a fairer future of better work and want to engage in the practical work of making it happen, please get in touch.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the partnership strategy, ensuring high-quality partnerships whilst working within the Senior Leadership Team to deliver on IFOW’s strategic objectives.
- Build strong relationships by engaging with key stakeholders who pose opportunities for research, learning, collaboration and funding.
- Oversee and maintain thriving stakeholder relationships, capturing lessons learned and implementing these in ways that promote collaboration and understanding between all parties.
- Develop a strong pipeline of prospects, whilst ensuring that these are actively progressed by supporting the drafting of proposals, preparing accurate budgets and supporting project infrastructures.
- Identify funding opportunities and sources of funding for IFOW, including public sector sources, philanthropy and commercial opportunities.
- Ensure partnerships within the charity can be delivered to a high standard, by supporting operational workflows across the organisation that help across the whole programme lifecycle, identifying opportunities for improved ways of working
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
- Experience in networking and relationship building with senior executives and academics, supported by a demonstrated understanding of stakeholder management.
- Experience of engaging with UKRI or other public research funders, with a good understanding of UK research funding landscape.
- Ability to think critically about models and forms of partnership with different types of organisations, and the implications of different models.
- A track record of engaging with corporates and members, with experience of raising income through these engagements.
- Very comfortable in creating and executing an end-to-end partnership strategy.
- Experience of utilising project management software and CRM systems to drive engagement and deliver results.
- Experience working in the technology, policy or social justice environment is a plus, though not a prerequisite.
- Adept at quickly understanding organisational challenges and opportunities, and mapping this to the landscape.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to be at ease with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently, comfortable with making decisions at pace and sometimes in a changing and uncertain environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay on top of many large and small tasks simultaneously, as well as a commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- A strong commitment to the goals and ethos of IFOW.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of work at a critical time.
- A supportive and dynamic team environment with scope for professional growth and progression as IFOW expands.
- Salary £ 52,500 FTE per annum
- Contract: 1 year with view to renew
- Location: Hybrid: working remotely, with weekly in-person days in our central London office, and commitment to in-person attendance at events as and when required.
- Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. IFOW offers flexible ways of working, and up to two months fully remote working each year, one of which must be in August.
- Leave: 28 days + 3 days shutdown over the Christmas period
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Location: HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, East Cornwall, PL11 2PD
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £29,000 gross per annum
Closing Date: 1st of December 2025
Are you a Training Centre Support Officer looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Training Centre Support Officer to join our team at HMS RALEIGH.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to support the Centre Manager in managing the facility known as SCTC Raleigh which is hosted at HMS Raleigh. We operate within and as part of HMS Raleigh, this requires significant co-ordination and liaison across the wider team at HMS Raleigh. The purpose of SCTC Raleigh is to facilitate and support the delivery of cadet training for all organisations of the Royal Navy Cadet Forces. This role is responsible for facilities management and health and safety reporting to the Centre Manager.
Responsibilities
- To support the Centre Manager to facilitate all activity hosted at the centre
- Lead on arranging all logistics in support of the centre’s activities
- Ensure the centres facilities are maintained appropriately
- Manage the routine health and safety records and actions for the Centre Manager
Requirements
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Experience/knowledge of uniformed and/or youth organisations
- Experience working within the Military environment preferably Royal Navy.
- Can demonstrate ability to form and maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
Benefits
- 51 days annual leave per annum
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Volunteering Leave
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
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Sophie Hayes Foundation (SHF) is a small but mighty charity, empowering women survivors of
modern slavery and exploitation. It is an important time at SHF. Our new strategy ‘Sustainable
Freedom from Modern Slavery’ launched in 2024 and this role is essential for the delivery of the
strategy and ensuring that survivors of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation have
access to the support and opportunities they need to achieve their aspirations, independence
and a positive future. With soaring numbers of referral to the NRM and thousands more victims
living in fear of a hostile environment, this has never been more important than now.
At the heart of Sophie Hayes Foundation’s work will be the support to and empowerment of
survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking and this role is critical to survivors’ journeys
to sustainable freedom.
Alongside a small, friendly and dedicated team, you will coordinate and deliver our
programmes for survivors of modern slavery, including our flagship Employability Programme
(EP) and our Conversational English for Independence (CEFI) course.
You will also work in close partnership of the development and delivery of new programmes for
survivors, embodying our strategic aim of ‘meeting survivors where they are and taking them to
where they want to be’. You will champion the voices of survivors through the work of the
organisation, working with colleagues in CREW to provide continued support to survivors’ long
term.
About the Role
- Deliver Sophie Hayes Foundations Employability Programme and Conversational English for Independence Course to survivors.
- Support development and growth of these and other future programmes.
- Take responsibility for all programme logistics and communications with partners, survivors, and suppliers.
- Accurate data input to and management of internal monitoring and finance systems, working closely with the Head of Programmes to analyse trends and contribute to reporting.
- Actively engage with local, regional, and national partners and anti-slavery networks
- To maintain effective survivor referral pathways and raise awareness of the Foundation’s work.
- Supervise and manage Employability Programme volunteers.
- Contribute to centring survivor perspectives in the work of Sophie Hayes Foundation by sharing and channelling learning from programme delivery to colleagues. Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding across all learning and development activities.
- Other duties which may arise under the implementation of the new strategy, as directed by the Head of Employability Programme.
About You
This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting others and empowering them
to take the next steps in their journey.
You may have prior experience as a teacher, caseworker or charity coordinator.
We are looking for a team member who is organised, efficient, reliable, empathetic and ready to
get stuck in helping across our range of survivor services.
We welcome applications from individuals with a range of skills and experience drawn from
their professional and personal lives, including those who may have lived experience of modern
slavery, human trafficking and exploitation.
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About the opportunity
We're in a fantastic position to have recently have partnered with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) for an evaluation of our programmes.
We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in Manchester.
- The Manchester Programme Coordinator oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
- The Manchester Programme Coordinator supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.
Deadline: Thursday, 11th December 2025
Interviews: On a rolling basis. Early application is advised.
Start date: Ideally Monday 15th December 2025. or soon after.
Contract and hours: Fixed term contract until 31st July 2026. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9:30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
- Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
- Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
- Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.
Person specification
Qualification criteria:
- The right to work in the UK.
- Driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.
This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience of working with young people and/or project management.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
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3 Year Fixed term contract
As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.
The Senior Partnerships Manager (SPM) is responsible for overseeing the grant management of assigned grants, primarily a large grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), as well as contributing to proposal development, representing AKF(UK) at various events and meetings of technical groups, and supporting AKF(UK)’s partnerships with ADB and others. The SPM will also support AKF’s global partnerships function.
Grants Management
• Provide overall guidance, oversight, compliance and quality control and coordination for all components of the assigned grant portfolio (at the start, this will include one large ADB grant). The SPM will work closely with the in-country project management unit (PMU) to ensure the project(s) are delivered on-time and on-budget and proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise.
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard.
• Be an interface with the donor and communicate on a regular basis about implementation to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively.
• Support the PMU in the contracting, management and oversight of consortium partners, and external service providers e.g., in monitoring, evaluation and audit.
• Provide regular updates to senior management regarding progress, risks and mitigation measures.
• Provide training and guidance to the PMU and implementing partners on ADB compliance and ensure all donor requirements are complied with, including procurement, environmental and social safeguarding.
• Take part in monitoring missions (as the security situation allows) and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Work closely with finance teams in the UK and Afghanistan to ensure transparent, compliant and timely financial reporting and budget revisions as required.
• Provide technical assistance and advice in specified areas and provide training and tools to support project teams in overall grant management and quality control.
Resource Mobilisation
• Liaise with Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and other Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) implementation units to identify new funding opportunities.
• Develop new funding partnerships and opportunities with ADB and other partners as relevant by leading concept/proposal design and development in coordination with country units.
Networking and building public awareness
• Establish collegial, mutually beneficial relationships and share knowledge and expertise within the AKF and AKDN as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of and provide support to the UK and Global Partnerships teams, including managing and contributing to processes related to resource mobilisation and grant management and mentoring partnerships staff.
• Collaborate with communications teams to develop stories, briefs, and other materials related to the grant portfolio.
• Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders, particularly donor representatives and other NGOs.
Leadership and People Management
• Provide guidance and horizontal management to the PMU.
• Set the example of consistently high standards across the unit
• When relevant, play a leading role in the development of further concepts and proposals for ADB, in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders across country units.
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable
Experience
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience with a minimum 4 years in a programme management role (preferably in NGOs). Field-level implementation or management experience is highly preferred.
• Proven grant management experience of complex projects, including a strong understanding and experience with meeting donor criteria in project design, reporting and monitoring/evaluation, environmental and social safeguarding, and other compliance matters.
• Experience with development bank funded programming, including with the Asian Development Bank, is highly desirable.
• Proven experience of managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, complex relationships and consortia projects.
• Experience in resource mobilisation, developing relationships with multilateral donors and developing and writing complex proposals is desirable.
• Experience of working within federated organisational structures and within matrix-style team structures.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of development bank operations, priorities, systems and processes highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience of gender sensitive results-based management and evaluation with particular attention to assessing gender equality results.
• Knowledge and experience of environmental and social safeguarding mechanisms and best practices.
• Understanding of fragile or post-conflict contexts, and ideally, the Afghanistan development context.
• Knowledge of disaster risk mitigation, livelihoods support, and/or Nature-based Solutions is an asset.
Skills
• Superb analytical, organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds with a high degree of cultural sensitivity. Comfortable working across time zones and in cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English with strong attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with strong emotional intelligence and critical thinking abilities, able to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines.
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues and partners, senior leadership, and external stakeholders in a professional manner. Able to provide stable, consistent, and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations and all colleagues (especially country units).
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel.
FURTHER DETAILS
• The role will require the ability to travel to project locations, including Afghanistan (approximately 15% of time, security situation dependent) and other potential locations for donor meetings.
Application Details:
• Must have right to work in the UK
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
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Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 1st December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack from our Careers website.
To apply for the role, click on the "Apply" button below.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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