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The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the UK patient-led charity for hepatitis C. The arrival of highly effective drugs allows us to cure almost everyone who has access to them. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled manager who has excellent communication and organisational skills. Working under the guidance of the Southern Regional Manager, you will oversee a staff team and an expanding network of peer programs across Surrey.
Experience of working with disadvantaged groups and an understanding of providing services to vulnerable people is essential, alongside an understanding of how lived experience can support this work.
Your work will involve maintaining and monitoring our existing HCT peer projects across Surrey. This will involve providing support and supervision to existing staff, managing operational issues on a day-to-day basis and overseeing the management of local projects.
This post also involves regular liaison with external partners across the region, including key stakeholders and NHS colleagues at the Surrey Operational Delivery Network (ODN), alongside drug and alcohol services, hostels, outreach services etc.
We may begin interviewing candidates before the closing date and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.


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The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading social mobility charity. Our programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and our research influences national change to deliver a fairer future.
Over the next year the Trust will celebrate its 30th anniversary and as part of its strategy, we have ambitious plans to grow our access to the workplace programmes in new and innovative ways. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Employability Programmes Manager to join our team through this exciting period.
The Trust’s Employability programmes support talented young people from lower income backgrounds to successfully access highly competitive universities, degree apprenticeships and professional careers. Delivered in partnership with the UK’s top universities and major employers the programmes support over 1,000 students each year from across the UK.
The successful candidate will lead on the development of a brand-new Tech and Digital Pathways to the Professions programme due to launch in Sep 2027 working with colleagues across the organisation. They will also manage and deliver, a range of other cohort-based employability programmes delivered both online and in-person. They will join a small and passionate team, led by the Head of Employability Programmes, and will play an important role in contributing to the on-going success of our programme work and industry engagement strategy.
Main duties
This role is responsible for leading on the design, planning and delivery of the new Tech and Digital programme (pre 18), alongside planning delivery for the existing employability programmes including our current Careers Plus (post-18) programmes in the tech & digital sector.
Programmes design and delivery
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Design a suite of interventions and activities for the new Pathways to Tech & Digital programme for launch in September 2027 leveraging our existing Sutton Trust theory of change, previous evaluations and models adapted from existing programmes. The role will work closely with the Senior Employability Manager and other colleagues across the team responsible for employer engagement, evaluation and marketing to ensure successful launch.
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Deliver existing employability programmes including our current Careers Plus (post-18) programme to launch the next cohort in April 2027, liaising with the Alumni team to ensure alignment with overall alumni engagement.
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Plan, project manage and deliver a range of online and in person activities within those employability programmes including launch events, career insight activities, academic taster sessions, skills workshops, group projects, networking, information and advice sessions etc. Some activities will also be in-person at employer partners.
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Liaise with colleagues in the Employer Engagement team to plan and delivery work experience placements, insight days and employer volunteering across programmes.
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Design engagement and comms plans for programmes to ensure strong student engagement and retention
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Work with colleagues to build and manage relationships with industry partners from across a range of sectors, who fund and support delivery across the programmes
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Managepartnerships with external delivery organisations (including universities and 3rdsector facilitators) to ensure the sessions and content of the programmes meet its intended aims
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Ensure all events and activities are risk assessed and delivered in line with both health and safety and safeguarding policies and best practice
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Liaise with colleagues in the evaluation team to manage the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across programmes supporting strong response rates, stakeholder reporting and adapting programme design and delivery based on feedback.
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Lead programme transition and change, balancing the delivery of existing programmes with the development and implementation of new initiatives
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Manage programme budgets and reporting process
Team responsibilities
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Line manage a Programme Assistant who supports across programmes
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Working with the Development team, manage the evaluation and reporting of programme activities including reporting/presenting to funders
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Other duties as necessary from time to time
Organisational responsibilities:
GDPR
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Being conscious of how the GDPR relate to your area of work
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Monitoring and raising issues or potential issues as they arise
Safeguarding
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Being aware of and actively working to include safeguarding within all aspects of work
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Raising issues or potential issues as they arise
Fundraising
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Acting as a representative and ambassador of the Sutton Trust when interacting with external contacts and particularly (prospective) donors
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Engage with fundraising and/or donor-related activities if required (e.g., contributing to funding proposals, reports or donor meetings)
Health & Safety and Office
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Familiarising yourself with the Trust’s Employee Safety Handbook, and your individual H&S duties and responsibilities.
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Reporting any H&S concerns or issues as they arise, either at home or in the office, as appropriate.
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Being aware of trigger points and informing the Ops team as needed e.g. when moving address or adjusting home workstation setup.
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Ensuring line reports are completing all H&S training.
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Regularly checking in with line reports on any H&S concerns, particularly when lone working/working from home.
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Acting as the Trust’s first point of contact, by providing a responsive and efficient service for general external and internal telephone and email enquiries
HR
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Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting Programmes Assistant: Employability in their professional development
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Following the Trust’s HR policies relating to line management and engaging with relevant processes as necessary
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
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Managing projects/programmes, including event design, planning, administration and delivery
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Developing and launching new programmes or initiatives, using evidence, insight and innovation to deliver high quality programming
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Experience of leading programme change and transition
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Leading young person-facing events and activities, including awareness of best practice in supporting student needs, ideally with experience of digital delivery
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Facilitation of sessions with young people in person or online
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Building and Managing relationships with both contracted and voluntary delivery partners as well as diverse stakeholder groups including corporate or funder relationships;
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Using data to design and deliver programmes
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Monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and administration
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Budget management
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Working within or an understanding of the not for profit sector
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
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Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and leadership when delivering projects and events
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Has strong organisational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritise
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Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
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Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
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Is eligible to work in the UK
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: 43,000 - 44,000 per annum
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Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
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A DBS check may be required
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Please note that we are unfortunately not a licensed visa sponsor
Interviews
Applications should reach us by Tuesday 29th September, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday 7th October, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Thursday 15th October.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
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Programme Manager
Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term until October 2030
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home
Salary range £55,000 to £60,000 pa plus benefits
We're looking for a motivated Programme Manager to help lead the way on our Digital Campus programme; a strategic investment that will transform the online teaching, learning and assessment experiences that the University of the Built Environment offers to students and staff.
As a senior member of the Strategy & Planning Office, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the University, contributing to the ongoing development of project and programme management practices, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, and successful delivery across a varied portfolio of strategic initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and proactive programme manager to play a pivotal role in the future of the University and help deliver lasting organisational impact.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Oversee and manage component projects to deliver the programme plan
- Manage projects that centre on significant digital or technology infrastructures
- Apply the University’s project management framework to lead all stages of Digital Campus projects
- Support budget management, direct resource allocation, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure project success is achieved within agreed cost parameters
Our main requirements:
- Certification in a recognised programme or project management methodology (e.g., MSP, APM, PRINCE2, PMP)
- Experience in leading and managing complex strategic and business improvement projects with organisational scope and at significant scale
- Experience delivering transformation and change with extensive digital/technology components (e.g., systems, platforms, or digital services), and in partnership with technical specialists
- Demonstrable skill in organising, prioritising and managing complex and diverse programmes of work and their project portfolios
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Monday 28 September 2026 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Our vision is to be the centre of excellence for built environment education



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WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE
Job Description
Job Title
Community Programme Manager
Department
Community: Social Action, Interfaith
Line Manager
Director of Operations & Community
Hours
Full time, 36.5 hours per week (some evening and Sunday working required, in line with the programme calendar)
Salary
£42,000-£45,000, dependent on experience
Background
West London Synagogue, founded in 1840, has a long-standing reputation as a leading and innovative institution within Progressive Judaism. It has played a significant role in shaping modern Jewish life and continues to hold a unique and influential position within the UK Jewish community.
With approximately 3,000 members, WLS is a lively, engaged and diverse community, with a strong commitment to Jewish life, social responsibility and engagement with the wider community.
WLS has an established and valued portfolio of Social Action and Interfaith activity, reflecting our commitment to making a positive contribution both within and beyond our congregation. We are now looking to build on this strong foundation, developing and expanding these areas to increase participation, strengthen partnerships and deepen their impact.
The Role
This newly combined role brings Social Action and Interfaith activity together under one postholder. The Programme Manager will be responsible for developing these areas strategically, growing participation and impact, building relationships and partnerships, and identifying new opportunities for meaningful engagement and community contribution.
The purpose of the role:
• To implement an integrated strategy for the delivery of WLS's Social Action and Interfaith activities, and the associated role of volunteers.
• To facilitate the smooth running and ongoing development of current WLS projects, alongside the introduction and implementation of new projects in these areas.
• To work with other members of staff, clergy and lay leadership to consolidate, and expand WLS's Social Action and Interfaith provision.
• To recruit, train, empower and retain an increasing number of community members as volunteers.
• To assist with funding applications and expense control relating to projects, working closely with the fundraising and finance teams.
Summary of Tasks
1. Social Action Projects
– Maintain and enhance existing social action projects, including the ongoing recruitment of participants and ensuring their financial viability, including cost control.
– Support the ongoing development of the WLS flagship Drop-in Programmes - for families seeking asylum and the Rainbow Drop-in for an LGBTQ population
– Develop a range of self-sustaining, hands-on social action projects for each age group at WLS, especially youth, students and young adults.
– Prepare timely reports, fundraising administration and formal feedback, as needed.
2. Interfaith Projects
– Execute and enhance our newly drafted Interfaith strategy, which focuses on education and awareness, grassroots initiatives, celebratory events and representation in the broader community;
– Attract and retain volunteers on an ad hoc basis for the interfaith initiatives;
– Work collaboratively with the community team and with the trustee responsible for Interfaith.
3. Experimental & Cross-Cutting Projects
– Identify, develop and lead selected new initiatives that align with WLS's strategic priorities and community needs
General Responsibilities
· Develop, maintain and manage an annual programme plan for Social Action and Interfaith activity, ensuring that projects and initiatives are aligned with WLS’s strategic priorities and community needs.
· Establish appropriate measures and processes to assess the reach, participation, outcomes and wider impact of programmes, regularly reviewing performance and using insight, feedback and data to improve existing activity and inform the development of new initiatives.
· Identify opportunities to increase the reach, relevance and impact of Social Action and Interfaith programmes, ensuring that activity continues to respond to the needs and interests of the WLS community and the wider community.
· Develop and manage a strong volunteer programme, including recruitment, induction, training, support, recognition and retention, and create meaningful opportunities for members to contribute their time, skills and experience.
· Manage relevant programme budgets including planning expenditure, monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that activity is delivered within agreed budgets.
· Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, community organisations, faith communities, charities and other external partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration and developing new initiatives where appropriate.
· Collaborate with the engagement team to develop and implement appropriate communications and engagement plans to promote programmes and encourage participation.
· Attend and contribute actively to regular staff meetings, Board and committee meetings, and relevant project and working groups, providing updates on programme development, progress and impact as required.
· Contribute to the wider life of WLS, including festival celebrations and other community activities, as appropriate to the role.
· Support the development and implementation of WLS’s vision, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Social Action and Interfaith activity involving adults, young people and children.
· Maintain awareness of, and ensure compliance with, all relevant regulations and WLS policies relating to safeguarding, particularly when working with children and vulnerable adults.
· Contribute to the development of funding and income-generation opportunities, including grants, sponsorships and partnerships, where relevant to the programme.
Person Specification
Essential
• Proven experience of managing projects and/or volunteers, with a track record of managing a varied workload and conflicting priorities to deadline.
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, social action and/or interfaith work.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare clear reports and communications.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to relate well to a diverse audience across all ages within the community.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the expression of views and values with respect for all.
• A high standard of personal integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and Sundays in line with the programme calendar.
• A good knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, Judaism.
• A good knowledge of Child and Vulnerable Adults safeguarding law and best practice.
• Willingness to obtain, or already holding, a recognised First Aid certificate.
Desirable
• Experience of grant fundraising or completing funding applications.
• A UK driving licence.
• Experience working closely with boards, volunteers and clergy.
Personal Qualities
• A collaborative team player who embraces change and is willing to get hands-on to deliver results.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
• A good sense of humour and a warm, approachable manner.
Please note that this post is subject to:
• Two satisfactory references
• Confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS check
About RSG:
The Refugee Support Group was established in 1994 to address the pressing needs of refugees and asylum seekers in Reading. Over the years, RSG has evolved into a key player in the community, dedicated to upholding the rights and well-being of those seeking sanctuary. With a vision of creating a welcoming and inclusive Berkshire, RSG aims to ensure that every sanctuary seeker is embraced and valued within the community. Our mission focuses on providing comprehensive support and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers, promoting their well-being, integration, and active participation in society.
About the Role:
- The successful candidate will lead and oversee the organisation’s advice service, ensuring compliance with Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) standards and deliver high-quality casework support across asylum, protection, and immigration matters.
- The postholder will supervise advisers and volunteers, manage complex immigration and asylum cases, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to the strategic development of the organisation’s services.
- We are only considering applicants with relevant legal experience. Qualifications needed are either
o IAA Level 3
oIAAS Level 2 Supervising Senior Caseworker
Key Responsibilities:
Advice:
- Provide Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 1 & 2 advice in asylum, protection, and immigration.
- Manage a personal caseload of asylum and immigration cases.
- Ensure clients receive accurate, timely, and trauma-informed advice.
- Adhere to and further develop casework procedures as outlined in the casework manual and the IAA code of standards.
- Advocate on behalf of clients and refer to other agencies as appropriate.
- Maintain comprehensive records on the case management system.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a high-quality service.
- Consider and develop sustainable funding options such as a fee-charging service or a legal aid contract.
Service Management:
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the advice service.
- Ensure compliance with IAA standards, policies, and audit requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective case management systems and file reviews.
- Monitor service quality, outcomes, and performance targets.
- Support organisational reporting and funder requirements.
Supervision & Leadership:
- Supervise and support advisers, caseworkers, interns, and volunteers.
- Provide mentoring, training, and quality assurance for casework staff and volunteers.
- Identify and implement staff development and training needs.
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Partnerships & Advocacy:
- Build positive relationships with external partners, legal aid firms, local authorities, and community organisations.
- Advocate for clients’ rights and access to services with statutory agencies and other organisations.
- Attend and be part of relevant networks, meetings, and forums.
General:
- Promote the aims and abide by RSG policies and procedures.
- Always have due regard in the planning and execution of duties to RSG.
- Carry out any other related tasks as required by the RSG management team and Trustees.
- Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues.
- Undertake such duties as may be identified as generally compatible with the functions of the post.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 3 accreditation or IAAS Level 2 Supervising Senior Caseworker accreditation with significant years of experience in asylum and immigration legal casework.
- 4-years’ experience managing an advice team.
- Expert knowledge of UK immigration and asylum law.
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers, and advisers.
- Ability to manage sensitive cases independently without supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and case management skills.
- Commitment to the rights and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Ability to work effectively in a small charity.
- Ability to work from the office.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working within the voluntary sector.
- Experience working within the refugee sector.
- Experience of legal aid or funded immigration services.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
- Ability to speak more than one relevant language.
Values & Behaviours:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional integrity
- Cultural sensitivity
- Accountability
- Collaborative working
- Commitment to social justice and equality
Additional Information:
- Enhanced DBS check will be required.
- The role may involve occasional evening or community outreach work.
- Ongoing training and CPD will be supported.
Benefits:
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays. Additional day of leave added per year of employment (max 5days)
- Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 24-hour confidential support line and access to counselling.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual Welfare Days
- Probation period: 6-months
Interview Type: In-person
Starting Date: Immediate start possible
Opening date: 24th Aug 2026
Closing date: 28th Sep 2026
Our commitment to equity and safeguarding:
Refugee Support Group is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience relevant to our work.
About You
You will be a highly organised, proactive and values-led programme professional with experience of coordinating and delivering complex programmes, partnerships or community-based work involving multiple organisations, communities and stakeholders.
You will be confident turning plans into practical action, coordinating people, workstreams, developing and delivering training, community leadership, networks and system-facing activity, and ensuring commitments are delivered and followed through.
You will understand REN’s anti-racist purpose, Happy Healthy You’s work and remit as programme partners and Bhip’s approach to turning lived experience and community insight into action and system change, with experience of working alongside Global Majority communities, VCSE organisations, community leaders and system partners.
You will understand the importance of data, evidence and evaluation in demonstrating impact and be committed to embedding consistent use of agreed programme systems and ways of working across REN’s delivery.
As a key member of the Bhip team, you will work with the Programme Lead and closely with the HHU Programme Manager to ensure REN and HHU delivery is joined up and complementary, sharing learning, coordinating interdependent activity and working together to contribute to Bhip’s outcomes.
You will be a practical, people-focused team player who builds strong working relationships and a positive, collaborative team culture. You will bring resilience, adaptability and strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to get involved, make things happen and respond constructively as the programme develops and evolves.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take a hands-on role at the heart of Bhip, helping turn an ambitious five-year programme into practical activity across communities, organisations and systems in Bradford.
You will coordinate and deliver a diverse portfolio of REN-led work that will evolve, innovate and create meaningful change, from developing and delivering anti-racism and structural discrimination training, supporting community leaders and mobilising REN’s VCSE network, to strengthening the Health Policy Forum and supporting wider influencing activity.
Working alongside the Programme Lead and wider Bhip team, you will help support and build a genuinely joined-up programme, with scope to shape new approaches and contribute learning that helps change how health and care services, organisations and systems respond to structural racism, discrimination and health inequity, locally and nationally.
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The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take a key management role within Happy Healthy You, a community-rooted organisation delivering culturally grounded health and wellbeing activity across Bradford, while playing a significant role in the delivery of the five-year Bradford Health Inequities Programme (Bhip).
You will work across HHU’s established programmes and community activity while helping to develop and strengthen the organisation as it grows. Alongside this, you will have a significant role in Bhip, supporting an ambitious programme that brings together communities, the VCSE sector and health and care systems to address health inequities driven by structural racism and discrimination.
The role offers a distinctive opportunity to connect strong community-based delivery with wider change, helping ensure that what is learned through HHU’s trusted relationships and Bhip’s work leads to better practice, stronger services, and demonstrable outcomes for communities.
You will join at a crucial point in the development of both HHU and Bhip, with genuine scope to shape how programmes are delivered, developed, evaluated, and improved as the work grows.
About you / The Role
You will be an experienced and capable programme manager with a strong track record of managing community-based programmes, activities, services, and teams, with the ability to design, develop and implement plans and projects that achieve effective delivery and measurable outcomes.
You will understand the realities of delivering culturally grounded health and wellbeing activity alongside Global Majority communities and be committed to addressing health inequities, structural racism, and discrimination.
You will be equally comfortable supporting the Bhip Programme Lead, HHU’s CEO and senior management with organisational priorities, managing staff and resources, and working alongside community teams to ensure delivery is well coordinated, responsive and of a consistently high standard. You will have a strong focus on evaluation, ensuring HHU and the Bhip programme can demonstrate the outcomes, impact, and value of its work.
As a key member of the Bhip team, you will lead the operational management of HHU’s contribution, ensuring its community engagement, co-design, Insight to Action and related activity is effectively planned, delivered, monitored, evaluated, and continuously improved.
You will understand how HHU’s existing trusted community activity provides an important route through which communities can engage with and shape Bhip’s aims and work. HHU’s established community delivery footprint will provide a key route for Bhip’s structural literacy, listening, story capture and co-design work, enabling community insight and stories to be translated into action and system change.
You will bring strong people management, organisation, and judgement, with the ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and maintain effective relationships across HHU, Bhip, communities and partner organisations
EASST is an international NGO promoting road safety and sustainable mobility across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
We believe local voices are essential to saving lives and bringing lasting change so we form long term partnerships with local civil society organisations, uniting their on-the-ground knowledge with national and international expertise to deliver evidence-based solutions that are grounded in the local reality.
Across our region, fatality rates are more than twice the European average and can cost up to 4% GDP, yet road safety still doesn't get the priority or investment it needs.
Today, rapidly escalating vehicle numbers are straining urban infrastructure, challenging existing road safety frameworks, and contributing to poor air quality and higher carbon emissions.
Our projects are focused on long-term change, connecting the dots between road safety and sustainable mobility and supporting communities in the transition toward safer, more inclusive transport networks that reduce casualties, strengthen climate resilience, and support sustainable economic growth.
EASST also operates EASST Expertise Ltd, an international road safety consultancy and wholly owned trading subsidiary. EASST Expertise draws on a wide network of specialists to support, advise and manage road safety projects across the world, with all surplus revenues returned to support EASST's charitable work.
Why join EASST?
EASST is a small organisation, and this is a varied role with significant responsibility. You will have the opportunity to work across the full project cycle, from developing new ideas and proposals through to delivery, evaluation and learning. You will work directly with our partners across the region, international experts and major funders, and have real scope to influence how our programmes develop.
Working in a small team means being prepared to get involved across different areas of our work and to take responsibility when needed. In return, the role offers considerable autonomy and variety, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work.
Role overview
As Programmes Manager, you will play a central role in EASST’s small team, managing a varied portfolio of road safety and sustainable mobility projects across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Reporting to the Director General, you will take responsibility for projects across their full lifecycle – from project development and planning through to delivery, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Working closely with our network of local civil society partners, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high technical standard. You will build strong, trusted relationships with our local civil society partners, support their organisational and technical development, and combine their on-the-ground knowledge with international technical expertise to influence policy and practice.
This is a hands-on role in a small organisation. Alongside managing programmes, you will contribute to new business development, organisational strategy and wider EASST activities as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of road safety and sustainable mobility projects across EASST's partner countries, ensuring high-quality delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.
- Oversee project planning, work plans and budgets, monitoring progress and flagging risks or delays early, with proposed solutions.
- Ensure projects are technically sound, evidence-based and aligned with international road safety good practice.
- Support the development of new project proposals and concept notes, including budgeting, log frames/theories of change, and donor-specific requirements.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with partner organisations, supporting them to strengthen organisational and technical capacity, including through monitoring visits and technical support missions.
- Develop and maintain project monitoring frameworks, tracking outputs, outcomes and impact, and capturing lessons learned to inform future programme design.
- Prepare high-quality narrative and financial reports for donors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements and deadlines.
- Manage project budgets and financial compliance, working with the Director of Operations and Finance to monitor spend and forecast against donor rules.
- Identify and manage programmatic, financial, reputational and safeguarding risks, ensuring compliance with EASST's policies throughout.
- Collaborate with colleagues across EASST and represent EASST with donors, partners and other stakeholders, contributing to organisational strategy, business development, and communications outputs as needed.
Person specification
Essential
- Proven experience managing international development or NGO programmes.
- Experience managing project budgets and donor reporting, with a good understanding of donor compliance requirements (e.g. development banks, trusts, foundations or bilateral donors).
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools.
- Experience working with and supporting local civil society or partner organisations.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, monitoring and risk management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality reports and proposals.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, working independently and as part of a small team and taking responsibility when needed.
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working across diverse international contexts.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
Highly desirable
- Experience of road safety programmes and a strong understanding of road safety principles, data and evidence-based interventions.
- Experience of sustainable mobility programmes, including areas such as active travel, inclusive mobility, public transport or low-carbon transport.
- Experience working in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, or a comparable region.
- Experience of new business development or proposal writing for institutional donors.
Desirable
- Russian and/or another regional language.
- Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. transport, development, public health).
Terms and Conditions
- Location: Based in the United Kingdom, with the right to work in the UK. The team currently works remotely with no office base.
- Travel: Travel may be required within the UK to Team meetings as well as within the region served by EASST and to conferences and other events.
- Hours: This is a full-time post. Some flexibility will be required to accommodate international travel and occasional meetings with partners and funders across different time zones.
- Salary: The salary offered for this post is £40–50K (depending on experience) plus 10% pension contribution and 30 days holiday per year.
We recognise that excellent candidates may not meet every aspect of the person specification. If you have strong international programme management experience and believe your skills and experience could transfer well to EASST's road safety and sustainable mobility work, we would encourage you to apply.
To save lives and prevent injuries by making road travel safer, greener and more sustainable for future generations.
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As the Programme Manager, you’ll own and drive the planning, governance and delivery of major cross charity fundraising appeals, including a significant capital appeal that forms a key part of the Charities’ long term fundraising ambitions.
The Programme Manager is accountable for the effective governance and delivery of these programmes across multiple teams within the Charities Directorate, ensuring that priorities are clear, dependencies are actively managed, risks are addressed, decisions are made at the right level, and programmes are ready to deliver key milestones and intended outcomes.
You will ensure programmes are underpinned by:
- Clear governance, decision-making and escalation structures
- A single, accurate view of programme performance, progress, risks, dependencies and readiness
- Clear ownership and accountability for delivery
- Effective mechanisms for identifying and resolving issues before they impact programme outcomes.
Acting as a key interface between the Charity and the Trust, you will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influence and challenge where appropriate, align competing priorities and ensure critical dependencies are actively managed. You will use judgement to identify when issues require escalation, intervention or senior decision-making.
You will provide leadership across programme governance and performance, chairing senior cross functional forums and ensuring that decisions, actions and accountabilities are clear and followed through. You will intervene where necessary to resolve delivery challenges, challenge unrealistic assumptions or plans, and protect programme outcomes.
Beyond immediate appeal delivery, the Programme Manager leads horizon scanning to identify opportunities that leverage appeal success for sustainable fundraising growth, working with teams like Supporter Experience to embed donor retention and long-term income strategies into our work.
The Programme Manager will be an experienced programme leader who can take accountability for complex, multi-stakeholder programmes; bring clarity and structure to ambiguity; influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams; and exercise sound judgement to resolve challenges, manage competing priorities and protect programme outcomes.
As part of a small Strategy, Planning & Innovation team, the Programme Manager will also champion project management best practice across the directorate, building the tools, capability and ways of working that enable consistent high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Programme and project Leadership (approx. 40% of role)
- Lead the planning, governance and successful delivery of major fundraising appeals, ensuring clear milestones, ownership, risk management and cross-team collaboration.
- •Design and embed the tools and ways of working that will enable effective decision making and governance across appeal delivery.
- Work with teams across the Charity and the Trust to translate programme objectives into clear plans, priorities and actions that support successful delivery.
- Identify, assess and manage programme risks, issues and interdependencies, intervening where necessary to maintain momentum and protect delivery.
- Maintain strategic oversight of the major appeals funding pipeline, ensuring opportunities are effectively tracked, prioritised and progressed across teams.
- Use data, insight and horizon scanning to identify emerging risks and opportunities, bringing forward recommendations that support long-term fundraising growth.
Management of stakeholders and interdependencies (approx. 40% of role)
- Act as the primary liaison between the Charities Directorate and the Trust, ensuring strategic alignment, effective decision making and management of critical programme dependencies. This means you’ll be onsite at the hospital and hospital offices on Lambeth Palace Road frequently and regularly.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the Charity and the Trust, including those more senior, providing constructive challenge, influencing decisions and securing alignment around programme priorities and delivery.
- Provide programme leadership through chairing appeal boards and senior governance forums, ensuring strategic decisions are made, owned and acted upon.
- Lead cross-functional working groups that co-ordinate delivery across teams, resolve challenges and maintain progress against programme objectives.
- Use judgement and insight to bring the most important strategic issues, risks and opportunities to the right forum at the right time, enabling leaders to make informed decisions and stay ahead of emerging challenges.
- Lead stakeholder engagement that builds understanding, confidence and commitment to the major appeals programme, ensuring all stakeholders remain aligned on priorities, decisions and progress.
Project management best practice (approx. 20% of role)
- Design and embed a project management toolkit that empowers teams to lead consistent and high quality projects in their own business areas.
- Build project and programme management capability across teams by coaching, influencing and challenging colleagues to adopt effective approaches and ways of working, improving the consistency and quality of delivery across teams.
- Partner with the Strategy and Planning Manager to shape business planning tools, processes and mechanisms that drive collaboration, enable iteration and strengthen delivery across the directorate.
Work environment The post holder should expect to:
- Work in a hot desk environment, at least two days a week in the Charity’s office, hospital and hospital offices.
- Be responsible for the input and maintenance of databases and files relevant to the post requirements.
- Will occasionally be required to attend events in the evening and at weekends (eg board meetings, launch events).
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, abilities, and attributes
- Strategic thinker who can translate organisational priorities into co-ordinated programme delivery while balancing immediate delivery requirements with longer-term opportunities.
- Skilled at designing practical governance and ways of working that drive decisions and progress. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build alignment with senior stakeholders, including those more senior.
- Proactive and decisive, with the confidence and judgement to intervene when delivery is at risk.
- Able to lead governance forums and facilitate discussions that translate strategy into clear decisions, actions and accountability.
- Confident leading through complexity and ambiguity, managing risk and interdependencies across multiple strategic projects and teams and holding others to account without direct line management responsibility. Champions robust project management whilst remaining flexible and pragmatic in delivery.
- Uses data, insight and evidence to inform decisions, test hypotheses and drive continuous improvement.
- Open to change as a necessary part of improvement, and able to deliver despite uncertainty.
- Collaborative and communicative, with the ability to appeal to hearts as well as minds.
- Committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion. Committed to continuous learning, formally and informally.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications
- Significant experience leading complex programmes or projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams and dependencies.
- Track record of successfully leading the delivery of high-profile programmes or initiatives in complex, fast-moving environments.
- Experience designing and embedding governance, reporting and ways of working that improve delivery, accountability and decision making.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including those more senior, in a matrix or hierarchical environment.
- Knowledge of fundraising, ideally both high value and mass market, and ideally in an NHS or health context.
- Experience leading delivery across cross-functional teams and managing complex interdependencies without direct line management responsibility.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Cure Parkinson’s is looking for an experienced events professional to join our Research Team and take charge of our programme of research workshops and conferences, both for the scientific community and for lay/patient supporters of the charity. This is an exciting time to join the team as we restructure our event offering and grow our programme of activity.
As our Scientific Programmes Manager you will have a degree in life sciences, with experience in neuroscience an advantage. You will have significant experience in planning, co-ordinating and delivering scientific programmes events, meetings and conferences (in-person, hybrid and virtual). You will be adept at liaising with and growing a research community and be skilled at speaking to and writing for both lay and scientific audiences.
To apply please upload your CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria for the role.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026.
We are interested in hearing from you and seeing your examples so please do not use generative AI in drafting your application.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



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Saferworld is seeking an experienced Programme Development Manager to join our Funding & Programme Development Team. The Programme Development Manager will support a portfolio of Saferworld’s teams in co-designing and mobilising funding for peace, security and justice programmes alongside Saferworld’s partners. The successful applicant will have a focus of 3-4 countries, which will be decided based on the candidate’s experience and preference. Working closely with Regional Directors, Country Managers, and programme and grant management colleagues, the post-holder will lead on: coordinating and facilitating programme co-design processes (including taking the lead in facilitating co-design, processes, drafting high quality concept notes and proposals, theories of change, logical models, risk matrixes and budgets); developing and supporting the implementation of long-term country funding strategies; and supporting new donor engagement and sustaining relationships with current donors. The post-holder will be responsible for managing funding portfolios across institutional and non-institutional donors in our programmes.
The post-holder will have a successful track record in developing programmes and leading new business development efforts with institutional donors such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the European Union (EU), UN agencies and European Governments such as Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Additional experience in mobilising resource from trusts and foundations and other non-traditional funding mechanisms is desirable.
Strong applicants will have proven programme experience, such as in project management or programme support, which equips them to lead and inform high-quality programme design. They will be skilled in coordinating complex processes, facilitating participatory co-creation with partners, and ensuring proposals are robust, contextually relevant, and strategically aligned.
Preventing Violent Conflict, Building Safer Lives



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The role
We're recruiting for a Programme Logistics Manager to join our Programme Operations team and help strengthen the systems that support Mary's Meals' school feeding programmes around the world.
Working closely with Programme Affiliates, Programme Partners and colleagues across Mary's Meals International, you'll provide technical oversight and support across key areas including inventory, fleet, facilities and supplier management, helping to ensure our logistics systems and processes are effective, efficient and sustainable.
You'll also drive continuous improvement, share best practice and support alignment with our school feeding model and programme operations strategy. At the heart of this role is a commitment to quality, stewardship and simplicity, helping us deliver our mission as effectively as possible.
Key priorities:
- Shape practical logistics policies, processes and tools that support our global programmes.
- Use performance data and insights to identify opportunities, manage risk and support informed decision-making.
- Support country teams to build capability, confidence and consistently high standards.
- Foster collaboration between procurement and logistics colleagues to improve programme delivery.
- Champion safe, efficient and cost-effective fleet management, including vehicle tracking and telematics.
- Strengthen supplier relationships, contract management and performance monitoring.
- Enhance facilities, warehousing and distribution practices across our supply chain.
- Contribute to programme planning, audits, growth initiatives and operational strategy.
About you:
We're looking for a Programme Logistics Manager who combines strong logistics expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for our mission. You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in logistics and/or operations within an international organisation.
- A strong understanding of logistics systems, processes and performance management.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures.
- Experience using data and insights to monitor performance and drive improvements.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance competing priorities.
- A proactive, adaptable and results-focused approach.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insight into action.
- Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools.
- A genuine commitment to Mary's Meals' mission and values.
- Experience leading or coordinating teams, particularly in decentralised or geographically dispersed environments would be beneficial but not essential.
About us:
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and from all faiths and none. We are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. Today, more than 3 million children receive Mary’s Meals in some of the world’s poorest communities.
We are a values-driven organisation that believes in the innate goodness of people, respects the dignity of every human being and family life, and values good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.
Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behaviour at work, and we expect all members of the Mary’s Meals family to share this commitment and act in the best interests of the communities we serve. Our safer recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.
We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel to Glasgow, will likely be required as part of this role.
We believe in the innate goodness and dignity of every person. In line with this, Mary’s Meals is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit, without discrimination of any kind.
Our Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- Pension
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.



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Research Programmes Manager
We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to support the successful ongoing delivery of two of our major initiatives, the Drug Discovery Alliance and Brains for Dementia Research, and collaborate across the organisation and externally to maximise their impact. Where required, the successful candidate will also support the ongoing delivery of our other major initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise their impact both internally and externally.
This role sits within the Strategic Programmes team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of two of ARUK’s major initiatives, Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA) and Brains for Dementia Research (BDR), and other initiatives as required:
· Develop a deep understanding of the programmes, acting as a point of knowledge and expertise
· Implement robust and proportionate review processes to oversee delivery of objectives and manage risks
· Ensure finances are effectively reported on and managed, working with the Research Funding and Finance teams
· Lead the preparation of papers and briefings for meetings, and support the Research Officer to ensure minutes and actions are captured and followed up on
Monitor and disseminate the impact of the DDA and BDR, to effectively tell the story of the initiatives and identify gaps:
· Monitor key programme progress, scientific developments and major outputs
· Work with the Impact team to ensure data gathered from the programme meets the needs of the wider organisation in terms of communicating progress and impact
· Work with the Public Involvement team to ensure the initiatives are reflective of the needs of people with lived experience
Stakeholder management
· Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the initiatives to identify opportunities to maximise their impact and value.
· Collaborate with the Head of Strategic Programmes and colleagues across the Research Directorate and wider ARUK to identify opportunities to strengthen programme objectives, provide updates on progress, and promote achievements.
· Act as a key point of contact and subject matter expert for the initiatives, both internally and externally.
· Support development of the strategic programme team’s strategy:
· Contribute to internal meetings, including discussions and content on strategic programmes and new initiatives
· Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in the dementia research field
· Attend meetings and events to build relationships and promote our strategic programmes
· Support the Research Leadership team to enhance ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders
Line Management Responsibilities:
· Line management of a Research Officer, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives
· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Degree in Biomedical Science, or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience.
· Experience and/or in-depth knowledge in early-stage drug discovery, ideally in dementia
· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector
· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks
· Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including external partners and suppliers
· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
· Experience of managing staff and/or leading the delivery of work through others.
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values
· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach
· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement
· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands
· Demonstrated stakeholder management (internal & external), and problem-solving skills
· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude
· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 20th September 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Help Shape a Brighter Future for Bedford
Do you have the vision to turn great ideas into impactful programmes? Are you committed to creating opportunities for children and young people, and helping communities to thrive?
The Harpur Trust is a charitable organisation that operates four leading independent schools, delivers a substantial community grants programme and sponsors the Heart Academies Trust. With more than 1,200 employees, we invest in education, community development and initiatives that improve life chances across Bedford Borough.
We are also a founding partner and host of Bedford Giving, a movement of businesses, charities and other partners, who have all come together to form Bedford Giving to help create a brighter future for the next generation in Bedford.
We're looking for a dynamic Programmes and Grants Manager to play a central role in delivering these missions. This is a unique opportunity to join a respected local charity and help shape the future of Bedford Giving.
About the Role
As Programmes and Grants Manager, you will lead the development, commissioning and management of high-impact programmes and partnerships across The Harpur Trust and Bedford Giving.
You'll take ideas from concept to delivery, identifying community needs, researching solutions, commissioning services, managing partnerships and ensuring programmes achieve meaningful outcomes.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining strategy, programme development, stakeholder engagement, grant-making and contract management.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, trustees, community organisations and delivery partners, helping to ensure that every pound invested delivers maximum impact.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong project or programme management skills with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and communities.
You will bring:
• Experience of programme development, commissioning, grant-making or service delivery within the charitable, public or voluntary sector.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and delivering work to a high standard.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to take initiative.
• A passion for creating positive social impact.
Why Join Us?
At The Harpur Trust, you'll be part of an organisation with a long history of investing in people and communities.
In return, we offer:
• A competitive salary up to £40,000.
• The opportunity to influence programmes that improve lives across Bedford.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Generous pension and employee benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
• The chance to work with inspiring partners across the charity, education and community sectors.
Interested?
Find out more by viewing the full job description and click on apply to find out where to send your CV and covering letter.
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Farm Discovery Programme Manager
Salary: £40,170 | Home-based | 35 hours per week | Permanent
This is a varied senior role combining programme leadership, team and contract management, quality assurance, safeguarding, data and financial oversight, partnership development and programme improvement.
You’ll ensure our Farm Discovery team has the clarity, support and resources they need to deliver consistently high-quality educational experiences for children from disadvantaged communities. You’ll also use data, feedback and evaluation to improve the programme, develop partnerships and contribute to its future growth and development.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record in programme management and leading complex delivery
- Is outstanding at enabling and leading educators and dispersed teams
- Understands the primary education context in England
- Can build strong relationships with schools, farmers, funders and partners
- Has experience of quality, safeguarding, health and safety and risk management
- Is confident using data, managing budgets and improving systems and processes
- Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively across an organisation
- Shares our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for children experiencing disadvantage
The role is home-based, with regular travel across England and North Wales, including overnight stays, an essential part of the role. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses are covered.
Hours: 35 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements considered, including slightly reduced or compressed hours for the right candidate.
Closing date: Thursday 8 October 2026, midday.
CVs not accepted for this role. Please see our website for more information.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



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