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Do you have a heart for theological education that equips leaders for mission and ministry in today’s changing world? Are you keen to use your people management and strategic skills to help lead a creative intercultural team?
• Permanent/ 4-5 days per week
• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.
• Starting salary £41,795 (full-time salary) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o regular wellbeing coffee mornings
o support on menopause for women
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
Pioneer Mission Training
We run training for theology, mission and ministry at undergrad and postgrad levels validated by Durham University as part of Common Awards.. Our training is through the lens of mission, has a global perspective and is enabling innovative mission practice on the ground.
Your role
We are looking for a talented person who has a strong skillset in leadership and formation for mission in theological education, people and team management and who is strategic. You will effectively lead on teaching design and delivery, developing our training programmes, growing the student body and building a healthy team, along with being part of a cross organisational team of programme leads in the CMS Britain Hub.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world. We are part of a TEI (Theological Education Institute) with Ripon College Cuddesdon with whom we teach Common Awards validated by Durham University. Our doctoral programme is a partnership with Roehampton University.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a PhD in theology or missiology and experience in teaching, managing others, working in university education and systems and alongside students.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Talk to us first?
If you would welcome an informal discussion about the role before applying, please email us.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 10 August 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.




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Join us as Events and Marketing Manager and help raise vital funds for The Firefly Project, our flagship initiative tackling child poverty in the UK.
We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-driven individual with experience in events, marketing, and income generation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful campaigns and fundraising events that fuel long-term social change.
If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
About us
Quintessentially Foundation is on a mission to light up the lives of children and young people facing severe disadvantages in London. We are a proactive, grant-giving foundation dedicated to tackling child poverty and addressing the inequalities that exacerbate it. We do this by finding, funding and supporting small frontline charities well-positioned to make a big difference.
The role
This is a pivotal role delivering high-impact fundraising events, overseeing end-to-end event operations, managing freelancers and volunteers, and ensuring seamless execution from planning to post-event analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the end-to-end operations and delivery of our events, which includes coordinating freelancers, contractors, and volunteers.
- Developing and managing the Foundation’s annual events calendar, ensuring that deliverables are SMART and aligned with broader priorities.
- Managing tasks and work allocation for each event, ensuring that timelines and objectives are met.
- Ensuring events are effectively promoted and communicated to the QF database and beyond while leveraging key networks to maximise each event's success.
- Supporting the Head of Events & Engagement in curating new events to enhance donor engagement and increase fundraising for the Foundation.
- Managing fundraising communications for events and ensuring that an event-specific fundraising strategy is executed, monitored and targets are achieved for each event.
The person
We are looking for someone with significant experience delivering or working within luxury events. Ideally, you will also have experience delivering fundraising events, and working with HNWI. Strong project management and communication skills will be vital, and you will be confident with CRM systems, social media platforms and MS Office packages.
We are passionate about our mission, and we are looking for someone who shares that passion and drive. If you think that is you, then we want to hear from you.
To apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter along with an answer question to the following question:
Briefly describe an idea for a new event that could positively impact the charities and young people supported by Quintessentially Foundation. The positive impact could be financially, profile awareness, increasing volunteers, beneficiary opportunities or a mixture of several ideas that align with your chosen charity partner. (You may submit an answer in any manner you wish!)
Closing date for applications: 25th July 2025
Interviews: 30th July 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a forward thinking dynamic individual who will project manage the transformation of the charities fundraising digital operations by enhancing our existing technology, by optimising our data handling and by researching and implementing new digital solutions to our fundraising processes.
We are about to embark on a programme of transformational change, and we are looking for an ambitious self-starter who will play an essential role in the development and implementation of a new digital strategy for fundraising data and technical operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to make a real difference to cancer patients.
At The Christie Charity we are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. You would be part of a successful high achieving collaborative team, and this role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple fundraising disciplines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us as our Digital Insight Analyst at Diabetes UK.
Are you passionate about making a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional to lead our A/B testing efforts and help transform our digital platforms.
In this dynamic role, you’ll co-manage our Digital Optimisation programme—driving the full lifecycle of A/B and multivariate testing, from hypothesis creation and stakeholder alignment to prioritisation, implementation, and analysis. Using tools like Webtrends Optimize, GA4, Looker Studio, and BigQuery, you’ll deliver clear, actionable insights that improve user journeys and digital experiences.
We’re looking for someone who can inspire and collaborate, building strong, positive relationships across teams. Your ability to influence and work together with others will help us embed a test-and-learn culture and make smarter, evidence-based decisions.
Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.
For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.
Fundraising Roles only: Diabetes UK is committed to fundraise in a way that is legal, open, honest and respectful and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and you will be expected to adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview date: 31/07/2025 & 01/08/2025
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a DBS check if applicable for this role.
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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Predominantly London based, working across multiple sites in the inner and outer London area. This role includes on site visits, including to some services which may not have step free access. There is also work from home available.
Salary: £55,000
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours and days as required.
About the role
This is a new and exciting opportunity within SIG to take the lead on delivering the strategic expansion of our services. You will assess our current criminal justice services and ensure our new services align well to the success of our current services, leading and coordinating the end-to-end planning and implementation, leading on:
- Ensuring the process of mobilisation aligns with strategic objectives and contributes to long-term organisational growth and service excellence.
- Oversight and coordination multiple interrelated projects, including but not limited to property mobilisation, decamp of existing services, building renovations, staffing, and service readiness.
- Development and maintenance of a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and risk registers.
- Monitoring and management of project related risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
- Management of the agreed organisational staffing design plan to achieve adequate and safe staffing teams to deliver contract specifications.
- Decision making for staffing choices, consultation outcomes, hiring decisions, and other areas in relation to staffing for the new services
About you
We're looking for an experienced project manager with experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system and the services within it. You will be a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage the set up and running of new services. You will have an understanding of what we stand for as a charity and have alignment to help us meet our mission and objectives. We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in project/programme management, ideally in public sector or voluntary sector
- Proven experience in delivering complex, multi-site projects which involve property, service mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement
- Previous experience and a good understanding of Criminal Justice Services
- Ability to manage projects from planning, execution, and oversight of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment, without compromising on deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to encourage positive outcomes
- Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and compliance in a residential or criminal justice service environment
- Proactiveness in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
- Highly desirable: Relevant Qualifications including: PRINCE2, APM, Managing Successful Projects (MSP), or equivalent project management qualification
- Highly desirable: Previous experience in budget management and financial oversight
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people?
We’re growing our passionate and ambitious Fundraising team and looking for two Corporate Partnership Managers to help us make a difference to even more families who need our support.
These are exciting roles at the heart of our growth strategy and designed to build and deliver a powerful corporate partnerships programme that will generate vital income and create meaningful, lasting relationships with businesses across the UK who align with our values.
The role
As a Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll proactively lead the way in securing high-value corporate support. You’ll identify and engage prospective corporate partners, create compelling proposals, deliver inspiring pitches and then manage long-term partnerships that deliver both income and impact.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in new business development and who can spot the potential for partnership across all sectors from sponsorships and strategic giving to employee fundraising and volunteering.
You’ll be a key player in shaping our corporate fundraising approach, working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Programmes, and Communications to create partnerships that are exciting, innovative, and mission aligned.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, or business development, particularly in securing five- to six-figure multiyear partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills and confident in creating high-quality proposals and delivering persuasive pitches to senior stakeholders.
- A natural relationship-builder, with a track record of opening doors and maintaining strong, productive partnerships.
- A creative and strategic thinker who can identify new opportunities, meet ambitious targets, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
A genuine passion for our mission and the drive to grow support for families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.
Information
Closing date: 1 August 2025
Interview dates: 20 August 2025
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little bit about the role
Please note that applications for this role will close on Monday 21 July 2025 at 9am
The Business Development team is a recently established and growing team at Frontline. The team is responsible for delivering and developing high-quality leadership programmes, workforce development training, and commissioned projects that support practitioners and leaders across the children’s social care sector. We work collaboratively across Frontline to ensure that these offers extend the organisation’s mission impact and contribute to its financial sustainability. The team is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.
As Business Development Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the effective delivery of Frontline’s leadership development programmes and workforce development training offers. You will provide high-quality administrative, operational and project support across the Business Development team, working closely with the Business Development Manager and Programme Manager to ensure smooth programme delivery and excellent participant experiences.
Your responsibilities will include supporting communications, logistics, resource management, scheduling, and data tracking. This is a key role for an organised, proactive and collaborative individual who is passionate about supporting work that improves leadership and practice across the children’s social care sector.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing operational and administrative support for the delivery of leadership development
- Drafting and managing participant communications, including joining instructions, programme updates, feedback surveys, and certificates.
- Supporting project planning, risk tracking, and logistics mapping for leadership and training offers.
- Assisting with reporting tasks, information collation, and maintenance of project documentation.
Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.
A little bit about you
We’d like to see applicants who are organised, reliable, and proactive in supporting smooth delivery. You’ll be a clear communicator who works well with others, stays adaptable, and manages priorities effectively. An interest in children’s social work and improving practice will help you contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by contacting the People team (please see job pack for contact details).
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
For further information about this role, please contact Alex Welch - Principal Business Development Lead (see job pack for contact details)
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.




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The Benefits Service within South East London Mind is a well-established offer of support to clients who need to access welfare benefits they are entitled to receive. The service currently provides casework support for people who need to challenge benefits decisions across the three boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. There is also a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and all aspects of the assessment process.
We are looking for a Benefits Service Manager with significant experience of working within welfare benefits. You will have a good understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems and the links with welfare issues. You will take responsibility for the quality of support the team deliver to ensure it is robust and accountable. We hope to be able to extend our offer of support in the future so it will be important you have an interest in developing the service.
Applicants should have previous experience of thinking strategically to develop a service and of managing a team to deliver the support. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Thursday 17th July (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Monday 28th July
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark




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Senior Network Development Manager
England North
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 12REC
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home
About the role
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the North of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.
As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers.
You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.
You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.
You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK. There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.
About you
You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities.
With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector.
You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.
You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.
With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Fantastic opportunity at Age UK! We're looking for a passionate People Development and Culture Manager to play a crucial role in designing and delivering impactful learning initiatives, fostering a supportive and high-performance work environment, and ensuring our values are embedded throughout the employee experience. This role sits within our People Development & Culture Team and you'll be working closely with the Head of Department, senior leaders, HR, policy holders and subject matter experts, championing professional growth, employee engagement, and organisational culture, making Age UK a great place to work and thrive, whilst enabling it to create a world where every older person feels included and valued!
The main focus of this role is to lead Learning and Development for the 130+ Age UK Network and National Partners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You'll ensure they have access to high-quality learning that supports effective local service delivery.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is at One America Square, London (EC3N 2LB) and you would be expected to attend the office a minimum of once a week. Additionally, you may be required to travel occasionally to various office locations and Network Partners.
Age UK internal grade: 6L
This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
Last date for applications Monday 21st July 2025.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Experience working within people development, learning & development, organisational culture. A, I
* Experience in managing an LMS (ideally Moodle). A, I
* Experience in designing and delivering impactful professional development programmes. A, I
* Experience working with variety of stakeholders to embed learning and development initiatives. A, I
* Experience of designing and facilitating high-quality, engaging, interactive blended learning: webinars, e-learning, workshops etc. A, I
* Demonstrated success in driving engagement and cultural change initiatives. A, I
* Experience of working collaboratively, and project managing in a dynamic environment, building networks with a diverse range of people. A, I
Skills and knowledge
* Understanding of learning and development principles and frameworks. P
* Knowledge of employee engagement strategies and best practices. I
* Strong instructional design (e-learning), facilitation and presentation skills. A, I, P
* Ability to develop and deliver impactful development initiatives. A, I, P
* Applies inclusive design principles and accessibility standards to ensure learning experiences are equitable, usable, and effective for all participants, including those with disabilities. I, P
Personal attributes
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. I
* Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset. I
* Passionate about people development and organisational culture. A, I
* Confident communicator, able to engage and inspire at all levels. I, P
* Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a growth mindset. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Experience in managing learning budgets and external learning providers. I
* Experience working in a dynamic, or matrixed charity organisation with a hybrid environment. I
* Experience deploying psychometric tools (e.g DISC) to enhance team dynamics and culture. I
Skills and knowledge
* A learning and development or HR qualification (CIPD). I
* Familiarity with digital learning platforms and innovative learning technologies. I
Personal attributes
* Change champion with a proactive and innovative approach. I
* Passionate about continuous learning and development trends. I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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An exciting opportunity as an Education Officer is available at the Godinton House Preservation Trust to support the Head of Learning in delivering the educational programme, which focuses on the natural environment and heritage.
The Trust owns and manages a beautiful Jacobean mansion and 12 acres of gardens situated in historic parkland, along with a wider estate that includes farms, woodland, and the River Stour. The current education programme provides meaningful learning experiences for primary school children, local groups, and adults through workshops. These sessions are delivered on-site, making use of the natural environment, an education centre, Godinton House, and the formal gardens.
The Role
The role will include the following elements:
- Supporting the Head of Learning in organising, preparing, and delivering a wide range of educational sessions, mainly for primary school-aged children.
- Developing and coordinating a new programme of adult educational workshops, utilising the estate's diverse resources and heritage.
- Supporting the Head of Learning with administrative duties, such as completing risk assessments, arranging coach bookings, liaising with local schools and education providers, and preparing resources ahead of educational sessions.
The Education Officer will report directly to the Head of Learning and will collaborate with other members of the staff team involved in delivering the programmes.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and creative individual with the following attributes:
- Previous experience working in an educational environment, preferably with primary school children, and a strong enthusiasm for outdoor learning.
- An understanding or appreciation of the natural environment and a willingness to assist in delivering a programme (supported by key staff and external providers) encompassing natural sustainability, biodiversity, conservation, and horticulture.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to assist with all aspects of the education programme as directed by the Head of Learning.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
The Package
- A full-time position of 40 hours per week. However, applications from exceptional candidates seeking part-time hours would be considered.
- A FTE salary of £27,000 per annum plus pension.
- 33 days' holiday per annum, including bank holidays.
- The position is to start as soon as possible. Working hours are 08.30 to 17.00, Monday to Friday.
- Interviews are to be held on Friday 15th August 2025.
Applications should be submitted with a CV and covering letter, by 01 August 2025. Applicants invited for interview will be asked to attend at Godinton House, Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent TN23 3BP. Interviews will be held in person on 15th August 2025.
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We are looking for an ambitious retail manager to support continued growth in our shops and to help us shape change. This is a retail role where you can really make a difference!
North London Hospice has been embedded in the local community for more than 40 years. Our vision is to provide the best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.
Each year our shops raise over £2 million of crucial funding to support people with life-limiting illnesses. We’re proud of the role our retail teams play in helping us provide care every day, but we know our shops can achieve so much more.
This is an exciting time to join our retail team – you can be the change we are looking for!
Our retail business is expanding, and we are now seeking someone who is not only commercially driven but also someone who can inspire others too. The successful candidate will have experience in the charity sector but also have the ability to really deliver for our organisation. In developing and empowering our teams to be the best, you will be helping us provide more vital care to those who need us.
Working across multiple sites, you’ll have lots of innovative ideas and will help us grow even further by developing the performance of our amazing staff and volunteers.
From identifying new opportunities for business growth, to maximising the performance of a portfolio of shops, your role will be dynamic, strategic, as well as creative.
You will lead by example, be on the ground, connecting and empowering our staff as well as developing our community relationships. Our values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who embodies them.
This role is a chance to do things differently, to lead with purpose, and use your skills to do good for our community. If this rewarding role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
As an organisation, we are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities, and hence, we offer the following range of competitive benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays, rising with service)
- Buy and/or sell up to one week’s additional annual leave each year
- Transfer of NHS pension scheme
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Access to clinical supervision
- Fully funded Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance cover
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
- Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Travel incentives (Business mileage reimbursement, Interest-free season ticket loan, Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme)
- Family friendly policies, and special leave
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers
- Blue Light Scheme membership
- A values lead, inclusive working environment
- Social events throughout the year and much more..
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Position | Training & Prevention Support Worker
Salary | £30,000 - £32,000
Contract type | Permanent & Full-Time
Remote/Hybrid | Hybrid
Days in office | 3 days per week, including travel across South London to deliver Training
Overview and key points on the role | We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic Training & Prevention Support Worker to help us shift the dial on sexual violence through education, awareness, and culture change. You’ll deliver powerful, trauma-informed training and prevention workshops to young people and professionals — while also supporting the growth of sustainable income through funded programmes. Using your facilitation and relationship-building skills, you’ll help embed consent education, challenge harmful attitudes, and raise awareness in schools, businesses, and communities across South London. This is a rare opportunity to hone your training craft and deliver something vital, urgent and right at the heart of today’s conversation around gender, power and safety. Join us to flip the script on sexual violence.
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
How to apply | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
About the job
The Grants Management Manager (GMM) is responsible for leading the Programme Support Unit (PSU). As a key member of the Programme Department, the GMM oversees programme development and the ongoing management of the country grant portfolio, proposals and implementation are high-quality, evidence based and conducted in accordance with donor and DRC regulations. This includes overseeing timely reporting, overall accountability to donors and supporting the implementation of DRC’s localisation strategy. The position reports to the Head of Programme and collaborates closely with Support Services Managers, Technical Coordinators, the Senior Management Team and Area Offices on all grants-related matters, donor compliance, and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Programme Development and Fundraising
- Develop a Country Programme Funding strategy and updated donor mapping, keeping abreast of funding trends and donor strategies, paying special attention to diversifying the funding portfolio.
- Develop donor engagement strategies, working closely with the HoP, Programme team and with input from the area offices.
- Support the HoP in maintaining active and regular communication with donors, ensuring timely response to communications and coordinating with relevant country team members on high-quality feedback.
- Coordinate Go/No Go meetings for new funding opportunities.
- Lead the proposal development process -including budget development - engaging with Technical Coordinators, Area Offices and other relevant departments to ensure the development and submission of quality proposals.
- In collaboration with MEAL team, ensure that proposal development is informed by reliable organisational data and learning.
- Coordinate the provision of trainings in proposal development and reporting for grants and program teams, including relevant field staff.
Grants Management and Reporting
- Provide thorough contract reviews and support negotiations with donors ahead of contract signing.
- Ensure high-quality contract management - in close cooperation with SMT- anticipate and identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Lead on donor communication and prepare modification requests and other contractual documentation, as required.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings for grant kickoff/opening, review and closing, including monitoring progress against timelines and action points. Support troubleshooting for any identified challenges during project delivery.
- Monitor the Grants Module on Dynamics and other internal documentation systems (including SharePoint) to ensure they are updated, working with HQ focal points and the Grants Management Specialist to address any issues.
- Work closely with Finance to support the submission of high-quality finance reports that align with narrative submissions
- Participate in new staff inductions by providing an overview of grants functions, active grants and relevant project documents.
- Provide ad hoc support and guidance to Programme staff on grants management-related issues.
- Conduct visits to field locations as possible/needed.
Compliance Monitoring and Quality Assurance
- Act as the Grants/Contract Management Donor Compliance Focal Point in the CO, ensure understanding of contractual obligations and regulations, seeking support from HQ, as needed.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of donor requirements and ensure that contractual obligations (including visibility requirements) and reporting deadlines are known and met by Programme, MEAL and Operations teams.
- Lead on contract amendments, including cost /no-cost extensions and project revisions, in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Actively participate in Global Grants Community Meetings to stay up-to-date with DRC Grants Management Best Practices as well as new regulations and requirements from donors.
People Management
- Lead the PSU, fostering a positive work environment
- Develop performance and development plans for the PSU, taking into consideration business continuity, staff turnover and localisation.
- Foster a culture of engagement and collaboration with the PSU, promoting knowledge sharing, respect for diversity and inclusion, effective communication and respect for staff duty of care
External Communication and Representation
- Participate in external coordination and fundraising-related engagements, fostering positive relationships with donors and other key stakeholders
- Support the development and implementation of the strategic communication plan, including evidence-gathering, drafting and reviewing donor focused communications pieces (e.g. case studies, context briefs, press releases).
Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Head of Programme
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- At least 4 years of experience in grants management including budget development, preferably with an international NGO or other donor-funded organization
- At least 1 year experience in people management and leadership roles.
- Knowledge and experience working with multiple sectors including Protection, Economic Recovery, Infrastructure/WASH, Emergency, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding.
- Commitment to integrate gender, conflict sensitivity and accountability into programming
- Experience working in complex, changing environments with a proven ability to adapt
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Reliable, patient and able to work independently, with developed leadership capabilities.
Education/qualifications:
- Univeristy Degree
Languages:
Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading) is essential.
We Offer:
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale
Application process:
Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.
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Senior Network Development Manager
England South
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 27REC
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Bristol with the flexibility to work from home
About the role
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the South of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.
As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers.
You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.
You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.
You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK. There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.
About you
You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities.
With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector.
You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.
You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.
With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.