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The West Yorkshire Programme Manager will be responsible for the strategic and effective organisation of tutoring programmes delivered in primary, secondary and post-16 settings within West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for ensuring that our tuition programmes operate effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis. The West Yorkshire Programme Manager will lead a team and will share with schools, local authorities and multi-academic trusts the full range of Tutor Trust services, to further promote our work.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders in schools, MATs, and the wider education sector across West Yorkshire.
- Secure and deliver presentations to school and college leaders to expand Tutor Trust’s network of partner institutions.
- Collaborate with the Strategic Operations Manager to develop and implement regional strategies for partnership growth.
- Promote Tutor Trust’s tuition services across the region and represent the organisation at stakeholder events.
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Lead tuition delivery across primary, secondary, and post-16 settings in West Yorkshire.
- Line manage the West Yorkshire Programme Coordinator and Programme Administrator to ensure effective project execution.
- Support the Strategic Operations Manager in guiding and developing the Programme Coordinator team.
- Deputise for the Strategic Operations Manager when required.
Operational Oversight & Data Management
- Ensure accurate collection and reporting of impact data from tutors and partner institutions to support quality assurance, financial processes, and performance monitoring.
- Contribute to the development and tracking of tutoring targets and KPIs for internal and external reporting.
- Maintain accurate records on tuition progress using internal and external databases.
- Support internal communication systems to ensure timely and appropriate information sharing across teams and stakeholders.
- Manage the upload of Tuition Request Forms for West Yorkshire tuition assignments.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Lead on monitoring and reporting all safeguarding concern processes, within your teams, ensuring all concerns are reported promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or deputies, and helping to promote and foster a culture of vigilance and accountability across The Tutor Trust.
- Take lead responsibility for monitoring safeguarding processes within your teams.
Tutor Recruitment & Development
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of tutors in collaboration with the recruitment team.
- Contribute to the training and development of new tutors, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.
General Duties
- Assist with the planning and delivery of events for a range of stakeholders.
- Attend regular Partnership Operations team meetings led by the Programme Director.
- Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the role and grade.
Person Specification
Strong candidates for this role will demonstrate a solid track record of performance, possess excellent IT and English skills, exhibit strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities, and show initiative in their approach.
Skills
Leadership & Management
- The ability to lead, build and maintain successful teams and develop professional relationships.
- Demonstrated success in achieving targets and managing responsibilities effectively.
- Strong business development skills to promote The Tutor Trust professionally.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all levels and sectors.
- Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
Organisational & Time Management
- Proven experience in programme and project management.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard.
Technical Proficiency
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general IT systems.
- Experience with CRM (Salesforce preferable) and other software platforms (preferred).
Sector Knowledge
- Knowledge of the education landscape in West Yorkshire (advantageous).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
Attributes
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people, and willing to undergo DBS clearance.
- Alignment with the goals, ethos, and mission of the Tutor Trust.
- Empathy for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.
- Enthusiastic and proactive in contributing to organisational growth and success.
- Demonstrates leadership through sound decision-making and effective prioritisation.
- Excellent time-management and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Willingness to work outside standard hours when required
Post Title: West Yorkshire Programme Manager
Responsible to: Strategic Operations Manager
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.
How to Apply
To apply, download an application form, an equality and diversity monitoring form and send your completed documents to the email provided on the website.
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Operations & Administration Manager Vacancy
Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026
Job Title: Operations & Administration Manager
Salary: £35,000 + (Dependent on Experience)
WLIC Ealing Masjid is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and enthusiastic Operations & Administration Manager who will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day administration, operational coordination, services delivery, facilities oversight, guest reception and event support of the Centre.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an exceptional WLIC staff and management team, see attachedjob desciption.
Only the applicants shortlisted will be notified. Any offer of employment will be subject to references, an enhanced DBS, qualifications, medical and other statutory checks being satisfactory.
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About Alexandra Rose Charity
We should all be able to eat healthy food. But right now, healthy options cost more than twice as much as junk food. It’s getting harder and harder for people to put good food on the table. In fact, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income to eat the UK Government’s recommended healthy diet. Access to a choice of high quality, culturally appropriate fruit & veg is an essential building block for our mental and physical health. We need to put this right. We’re on a mission to give people access to their choice of fresh fruit & veg, in the heart of their community. At Alexandra Rose, we are proud to deliver a mix of practical, place-based projects and national advocacy to shape a fairer future, where everyone can afford and enjoy fresh fruit & veg with dignity. If this aligns with how you see the world, and you want to use your skills and experience to help us build towards it, you’ll feel at home here.
About the role
Alexandra Rose collects and uses a wide range of data to help us run our programmes, understand our impact and influence policy change. We have developed monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems that help us track programme delivery, make informed decisions and demonstrate the difference our work makes to the diets, health and wellbeing of adults and children. We are looking for a proactive and analytical Data and Insights Officer with a keen eye for detail, who thrives on improving data quality, analysing complex information and generating insights that support decision-making across an organisation. You will play a key role in improving Alexandra Rose's data systems and reporting. Working across programme and evaluation data, you will help clean and analyse data, develop dashboards and reports, generate insights for use both internally and for our external partners. You will work closely with our technical partner and distributing centres to ensure that data is reliable, our reporting is robust and our projects can continue to grow effectively.
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
N.B This role is mainly remote with requirement to travel to meetings across the UK.
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interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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Previous applicants need not apply
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Special Olympics GB is proud to support some of the most inspiring athletes in the world — individuals with intellectual disabilities who compete from local to international levels, breaking down barriers and showing the transformative power of sport both on and off the field of play.
As we enter an exciting new chapter, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic and values-driven leader who can strengthen our organisation, drive operational excellence and help deliver even greater impact for athletes, families and communities.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and wider movement, you will lead organisational performance across governance, safegaurding, finance, people, systems, planning and delivery, ensuring Special Olympics GB is resilient, ambitious and fit for the future. As Executive Lead for Safeguarding and Welfare, you will champion a culture where the wellbeing, safety and dignity of every athlete remains at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is inspired by the power of sport to transform lives and create more inclusive communities.
- Brings significant senior leadership experience and a track record of organisational development and operational excellence.
- Can translate strategic ambition into effective delivery and sustainable growth.
- Has experience of governance, compliance, finance, risk management and safeguarding.
- Builds strong relationships and partnerships, influencing with credibility and integrity.
- Leads with empathy, accountability and a commitment to inclusion.
The Director of Operations at SOGB is a wide-ranging, key role, reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Working across the organisation, the Director of Operations manages the operational and support services activities including governance, compliance, HR, business processes, IT, safeguarding, finance and health & safety to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively.
Application Instructions
For Job Role specifics and how to apply please see the below SOGB Director of Operations Recruitment Pack.
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026 at 9am. There will be a two- stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies. Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 28th September 2026 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 5th October 2026.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to apply for the Director of Operations role. It is important that all prospective candidates understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Referring to the role description, please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic applications will not be considered.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.



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Help us shape the future of community funding across the West of England
Quartet Community Foundation is looking for an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking Head of Programmes to lead our grant-making and programmes work across Bristol, Bath & North-East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
This is an exciting time to join Quartet. We recently launched our new three-year strategy 2026-9, containing ambitious plans to increase our impact through grant giving, strengthen our understanding of local communities and raise the profile of place-based giving. The strategy outlines how we aim to diversify and strengthen our donor base, driving increasing philanthropic giving, so that we can distribute £6.5 million in grants annually by 2029. As Head of Programmes, you will play a key role in turning that ambition into action.
You will lead and develop our grant-making programmes, ensuring they are informed by community need, insight and evidence and reflect best practice in equitable and accessible funding. You will work closely with local communities, voluntary and community organisations, funders and partners to understand emerging needs and identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation. You will be able to administer funds directed by local authorities and other partners to their specification, bringing a high quality service and repeat “business” to our revenue funding through high quality grant assessment and distribution.
You will also manage and support our experienced Programmes Team, three direct reports, ensuring an environment where they can develop, perform at their best and embody a culture of continual improvement (please see attached staff plan).
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Youth Programmes Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Youth Programmes Manager
About us
The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime through education and campaigning.
Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.
Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people so far. Our work challenges myths about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to young people across the UK.
We’re a small but growing team of 11 (rising to 14), working across Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Operations, and Leadership. Our Programmes team is supported by a brilliant pool of freelance facilitators and actors who help bring our workshops to life. We’re now looking for an Youth Programmes Officer to join us at this exciting time. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about evidence-based interventions, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident working to establish and maintain relationships with external organisations.
Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime
About the Role
We are looking for an education or youth work professional who can deliver our programmes to a very high standard. You will be a skilled facilitator and communicator who can engage with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Additionally, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about using education as a tool to support and empower young people and to stop knife crime.
As Youth Programmes Officer you will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of our flagship knife crime prevention workshops to young people, to a high standard. You will work alongside the Programmes team to ensure workshops at our London exhibitions (currently Islington and Barking & Dagenham) operate smoothly and consistently to serve young people through the achievement of quality outcomes and maximised engagement. You will play a key part in the delivery of our Youth Ambassador Programme and contribute to the development of new programmes and opportunities during an exciting period of growth for the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery
- Deliver workshops to a range of groups (primary, secondary, PRU/AP and adults), adapting to different needs
- Ensure sessions are engaging, high quality, and responsive to feedback
Programme development
- Gather and analyse feedback to improve programmes
- Support the development of new projects and resources
Workshop coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery across two sites
- Manage bookings, enquiries and pre-visit information
- Maintain strong relationships with schools and partners
- Keep CRM and booking systems up to date
- Coordinate freelance facilitators and support their onboarding and training
General
- Carry out other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
- Delivering workshops or training to young people
- Adapting structured programmes to different needs
- Managing behaviour and supporting young people with additional needs
- Coordinating multiple tasks or stakeholders
- General admin and use of digital systems
(Desirable: programme design, training adults, relevant qualification in teaching/youth work)
Skills and knowledge
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of youth violence or knife crime
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching approaches
Personal qualities
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Reliable, organised and proactive
- Collaborative and professional
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Open to learning and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Flexible working where possible
- 27 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays), rising with service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Development opportunities
How to apply
Submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please also answer the two additional questions on the application form.
Deadline: Monday 24th August 09:30am.
Interviews:
- Stage 1: 27th / 28th August
- Stage 2: Week commencing 1st September (in person)
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


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Friends of Palestinian Universities (FPU) is looking for a motivated, organised and thoughtful Programme Officer to join our small and growing team.
FPU works in partnership with Palestinian universities, academics and students to strengthen the resilience and recovery of Palestinian higher education, build meaningful international academic partnerships, and transform understanding and practice within UK and international higher education.
This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of our work. You will help us develop partnerships between Palestinian and international universities, produce research and resources, support advocacy and public engagement, organise events and convenings, and provide the programme and administrative coordination that enables a small charity to deliver effectively.
You will work closely with the Director, wider FPU team and Palestinian university partners, as well as academics, universities, sector bodies, unions and civil society organisations in the UK and internationally.
What you’ll be doing
Your work will span several areas of FPU’s programmes.
Advocacy and public engagement
You will help deliver FPU’s advocacy and awareness-raising work, including:
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researching and contributing to briefings, reports, toolkits and other public-facing resources;
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building relationships with academics, university departments, higher education networks, unions and student groups;
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supporting campaigns and initiatives responding to the destruction of Palestinian higher education and scholasticide in Palestine;
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helping organise public events, webinars and other opportunities for engagement.
Building international academic partnerships
A major part of the role will be helping strengthen links between Palestinian universities and institutions internationally.
You will:
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research potential university partners and opportunities for collaboration;
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support the development of partnerships, fellowships, research collaborations and exchanges;
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help produce an expanded edition of FPU’s handbook on partnerships with Palestinian higher education;
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engage with Palestinian universities to understand their priorities and identify opportunities for international partnership;
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maintain relationships, contacts and partnership information;
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help organise FPU’s Annual Conference and other sector convenings.
Supporting Palestinian partners
A core principle of FPU’s work is that Palestinian universities, academics and students should shape the international responses that affect them.
You will help create opportunities for Palestinian partners to participate in international meetings, events and initiatives, prepare research and briefing materials, and support convenings in which Palestinian scholars and institutions can share knowledge and shape agendas.
Programme coordination and administration
As part of a small organisation, strong administration is essential to effective programme delivery.
You will help:
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coordinate meetings, events and programme activity;
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organise agendas, papers, invitations, notes and follow-up;
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maintain accurate databases, records and shared files;
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coordinate travel and logistics for Palestinian partners where required;
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support programme-related expenses, procurement and other administrative processes;
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track programme activities, deadlines, outputs and outcomes;
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contribute to quarterly planning, monitoring and reporting.
The role will combine substantive programme work with practical administration, and we are looking for someone who is comfortable doing both.
About you
We are interested in people who can bring strong transferable skills, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to our mission.
You will have:
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excellent written and spoken English and strong research skills;
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excellent organisation and attention to detail;
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experience coordinating projects, programmes, events or campaigns;
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the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and organisations;
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confidence managing multiple priorities and taking responsibility for your own work;
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good administrative and digital skills, including maintaining accurate records and information;
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the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a small team;
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a commitment to FPU’s mission and to respectful, partner-led ways of working;
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sensitivity when working across different institutional, cultural and political contexts.
It would be particularly useful if you bring some of the following:
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experience in higher education, charities, civil society, advocacy or campaigning;
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knowledge of the UK higher education sector;
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knowledge of Palestinian higher education or experience working on Palestine;
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experience producing reports, briefings or other public-facing resources;
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experience of monitoring, evaluation or programme reporting;
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Arabic language proficiency.
Working with Friends of Palestinian Universities
This is an opportunity to join FPU at an important stage in its development and make a practical contribution to strengthening Palestinian higher education.
You will work closely with Palestinian university partners and a growing network of academics, universities and sector organisations in the UK and internationally.
Because we are a small team, you will have the opportunity to work across different areas of the organisation and develop experience in programme delivery, academic partnerships, advocacy, research, events and international engagement.
FPU is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and covering letter through CharityJob.
In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the role and how your experience and skills would enable you to contribute to FPU’s work.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Closing date: 2 September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 14 September 2026
Job Description: Programme Officer
Key responsibilities
1. Advocacy and awareness-raising
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Work with the Director to deliver FPU’s advocacy and awareness programme in line with our strategic priorities.
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Research and contribute to producing accessible, high-quality resources for academic, policy and civil society audiences, including briefings, reports, toolkits and event materials.
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Build and maintain relationships with higher education networks, faculty and staff unions, academic departments, student societies and other relevant organisations.
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Support campaigns responding to the destruction of Palestinian higher education and the scholasticide in Palestine, including outreach, messaging and coordination with partners.
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Help deliver FPU events, including planning, speaker liaison, logistics and follow-up.
2. Building Palestinian–international academic partnerships
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Work with the Director to strengthen academic links between Palestinian universities and institutions in the UK and internationally.
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Research and help prepare an expanded second edition of FPU’s handbook on partnerships with Palestinian higher education.
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Support the design and delivery of institutional partnerships and collaborative projects, including research collaborations, fellowships and exchange initiatives.
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Research and map potential partners and opportunities and help develop targeted engagement plans with Palestinian and international universities.
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Maintain an accessible, accurate and up-to-date database of contacts, institutions and partnership opportunities.
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Help organise FPU’s Annual Conference, including programme planning, partner engagement, invitations and registration, logistics and post-event follow-up.
3. Palestinian university liaison
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Contribute to FPU’s engagement and partnership-building with Palestinian higher education institutions.
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Develop a strong understanding of institutional priorities, needs and potential areas for international partnership.
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Map and collate partnership opportunities and priorities, helping ensure that FPU’s wider work reflects the needs of the Palestinian higher education sector.
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Maintain regular communication with institutional partners and support effective follow-up on agreed opportunities and areas of collaboration.
4. Representation and convening
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Help convene and facilitate spaces in which Palestinian scholars, students and university partners can exchange knowledge, develop relationships and shape international agendas.
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Support approaches grounded in Palestinian priorities and collective leadership.
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Prepare research, briefings and background materials for the Director and Palestinian partners participating in meetings, conferences and public engagements.
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Support Palestinian partner representatives to participate effectively in international meetings and events.
5. Monitoring, evaluation and learning
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Work towards objectives and KPIs agreed through FPU’s annual work plan and contribute to quarterly planning and review.
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Track programme activities, outputs and outcomes.
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Gather feedback from partners and stakeholders and help translate this into programme learning and continuous improvement.
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Prepare quarterly programme updates and reporting for the Director and Board of Trustees.
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Help maintain accurate information on programme progress, partnerships and outcomes for reporting to funders and other stakeholders.
6. Programme and administrative support
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Provide administrative and coordination support to the Director, Deputy Director and wider team to support the effective delivery of FPU’s programmes and organisational priorities.
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Support the organisation of meetings, events and convenings, including scheduling, invitations, agendas, papers, note-taking and follow-up.
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Maintain accurate programme records, contact lists, databases and shared files, ensuring information is well organised and accessible.
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Assist with travel, accommodation and other logistical arrangements for Palestinian partners and representatives participating in FPU activities where required.
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Support programme-related operations, procurement, invoices, expenses and other administrative processes in coordination with the Deputy Director.
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Provide other reasonable administrative and operational support required for the effective functioning of a small charity.
7. Working as part of FPU
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Contribute actively to FPU’s collective planning and delivery.
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Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues across the organisation.
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Take responsibility for your own areas of work while contributing to a culture of shared endeavour, respect and mutual support.
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Promote FPU’s mission, values and partner-led way of working.
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Follow organisational policies and processes and maintain high standards of professionalism.
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Uphold confidentiality and data protection in all work with partners and sensitive information.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Programmes Manager (Fixed-term contract)
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) on Wednesdays and Thursdays and remote working
Salary: £44,748 p.a.
Contract length: 13 months (starting mid November 2026)
Applications close: 23:59 on August 28th.
First round interviews: September 8th (online)
Second round interviews: September 16th at The Economist Group’s offices in London.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If there are any adjustments or support we can provide to help you perform at your best during the interview, please let us know.
BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and one volunteering day a year, one day for moving home
- A highly competitive pension (up to 11% employer contribution for 5% employee contribution)
- Private health insurance, eye tests and medical checks
- Flexible working: core hours from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office in London each week (currently Wednesdays and Thursdays)
- 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Income protection insurance and life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and gym membership loan
- Free access to The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more
ABOUT US
The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
In 2025-6 our core programme, Topical Talk, more than doubled its reach to over 1 million young people across 99 countries. We are at a time of great opportunity, in England and internationally, and have ambitious plans to keep growing and deepen our impact further.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
- Topical Talk Headlines – award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories
- Leadership for Change Prize – child-led solutions to complex global issues
- Community partnerships – support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America
Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised, agile and structured Senior Programmes Manager to lead the operational planning, project management and execution of our flagship educational programmes. In this role, you will be the operational engine behind multiple cross-departmental projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of our global teachers and students, as well as funders.
In this fixed-term role you will work closely with our educational content leads, designers and external stakeholders to ensure our high-impact classroom resources and live events are delivered seamlessly, on time and to the highest standard. Rather than drafting the pedagogy yourself, you will manage the project lifecycles, coordinate workflow across internal and external teams and optimise the systems that allow our world-class educational programmes to reach over 1 million young people globally.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project and operational management
- Manage the Topical Talk Leadership for Change Prize, Live Lessons, curriculum modules and student workshops end-to-end: from roadmaps and capacity mapping through to impact and evaluation
- Project manage the filming required for our content delivery, including the booking and management of experts, production teams and Economist colleagues
- Track and coordinate progress across content creators, graphic designers, proofreaders and editors to ensure all deliverables meet tight production deadlines
- Balance team workloads across concurrent educational projects and plan capacity for incoming projects
- Continuously refine workflow processes to streamline resource creation and evaluation
Programme governance and evaluation
- Partner with the Director of Programmes to track key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluate audience reach and maintain rigorous data collection for monitoring and evaluating our programmes
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, content risks or scheduling delays, implementing swift mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track
Live Lesson and workshop operations
- Manage the end-to-end operational execution of student workshops and our Live Lessons – handling scheduling, platform setups and logistics
- Coordinate school visits for content testing and observation, ensuring all safeguarding and operational requirements are fully met
Stakeholder and relationship coordination
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact for external topic experts, guest contributors, and editorial contributors from The Economist Group
- Maintain clear lines of communication between the programmes team, marketing, operations and external partners to ensure projects are aligned with strategic aims
- Manage external freelance contractors and vendors, with support from the administrative officer
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Whether you come from a project or educational management background or are a leader in charity operations, you possess the following:
- Outstanding ability to build, manage and maintain complex multi-phase project plans with precision and accountability
- A relentless eye for detail, operational rigor, and a knack for creating clean, efficient workflows out of complex tasks
- A proactive, self-starting mindset capable of foreseeing risks, resolving bottlenecks quickly and keeping cross-functional teams moving forward
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate across diverse stakeholders – from freelance producers and internal creative teams to senior editors and external experts
- A collaborative nature. You motivate project contributors, keep teams aligned and foster a supportive working environment
- Discipline with deadlines, whereby you act as a dependable anchor for the team, managing requests consistently
EXPERIENCE
You have…
- Proven project management experience where you have demonstrated success in managing content creation, publishing workflows or educational delivery pipelines from conception to completion
- Experience using project management and collaboration platforms to drive team accountability and workflow tracking
- A track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. writers, designers, subject-matter experts) under tight production schedules
- Experience implementing monitoring, reporting and evaluation frameworks to track project success metrics and user engagement
- Practical experience running hybrid, in-person, or large-scale virtual workshops and webinars
You might have…
- Formal project management certifications or training
- Background working within ed-tech, publishing or non-profit environments
We're particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
Head of Operational Delivery | Lead National STEM Education Programmes | Maternity Cover
EDT is seeking an exceptional Head of Operational Delivery to lead national student and school engagement activities across the UK during an exciting period of transformation. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic and people-focused leader to take ownership of operational delivery, student recruitment, programme performance and team leadership within a respected education charity. As our Head of Operational Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring thousands of young people access inspiring STEM experiences that improve social mobility and create pathways into future careers.
Why Join EDT?
At EDT, our values drive everything we do:
- Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers.
- Dynamic in our response to a changing world.
- Collaborative with industry, educators and communities.
- Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences.
As Head of Operational Delivery, you'll help shape the experiences of young people across the UK while leading teams that directly contribute to EDT's mission of inspiring the next generation of talent.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and develop EDT's Operational Delivery Team, ensuring exceptional programme delivery, student engagement and school recruitment nationwide.
- Oversee performance, capacity planning, budgets, KPIs, reporting and operational effectiveness across multiple programmes.
- Develop and implement student recruitment and engagement strategies that drive growth and impact.
- Work closely with senior leaders to improve efficiency, support programme growth and maximise delivery outcomes.
- Champion safeguarding, quality standards, continuous improvement and outstanding learner experiences.
- Build strong relationships with schools, colleges, universities, funders, volunteers, alumni and partners.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full responsibilities and person specification.
Who We're Looking For
- Experienced operational leader with a track record of managing teams, programmes and organisational performance.
- Strong background in education, youth engagement, programme delivery, student support or charity operations.
- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, reporting frameworks and operational planning.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, solve challenges and drive continuous improvement.
- Passion for supporting young people and creating meaningful educational opportunities.
- Outstanding stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
What's In It For You?
- Full-time maternity cover contract from 28 September 2026 to 3 August 2027.
- From £36,000 to £49,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Opportunity to lead national programmes with significant social impact.
Location
- Hybrid working.
- Office base in any of our regional offices - Manchester, Birmingham, Welwyn Garden City, Plymouth or Southampton.
- National remit with occasional travel and overnight stays.
Why This Role Stands Out
- This is more than an operational leadership role.
- As Head of Operational Delivery, you'll influence how young people engage with STEM education across the UK.
- As Head of Operational Delivery, you'll lead national recruitment, engagement and delivery strategies that support thousands of students each year.
- As Head of Operational Delivery, you'll work closely with senior leaders to shape the future direction of an ambitious and growing charity.
- As Head of Operational Delivery, you'll have the opportunity to create lasting impact for young people, schools and communities nationwide.
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Closing Date is currently 28th August 2026. Applicants will be contacted after this date regarding next steps
Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.



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We are looking for a part-time Operations Manager to support our Executive Director and wider team by taking an operational lead, keeping a birds eye view over all of our activities and our infrastructure - and ensuring the principles and processes we’ve collectively agreed to are working optimally.
You will provide essential operational, administrative, financial and IT support. Lead in the day to day operations of the organisation, including office tasks, diary management and systemic thinking for our internal communications.
TERMS AND BENEFITS
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Fixed term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of extension depending on future grants), £38,000 pro rata (equivalent to £22,800 per year), with a September or October 2026 start.
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25 days of paid annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays. In addition, the MDP office closes for two paid weeks over Christmas and New Year.
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4% pension (3% employer and 5% employee contributions)
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Access to training and mentoring opportunities to develop in the role, if needed.
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Flexibility in working hours and TOIL.
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Central London office space. MDP’s office is in Vauxhall, London. Staff have daily access to the office and the team works from the office together at least once a week.
OUR VALUES
Migrant Democracy Project (MDP) is building migrant power in the UK. We build political power by getting migrants registered to vote, we organise for votes for all residents, and we support the leadership development of migrant leaders. We want to build a society where migrants’ interests and needs are heard, included and represented in all levels of UK politics.
We work in solidarity. We recognise that our struggles, liberation, identities, and oppressions are interconnected. We do not exist in isolation to other communities.
Our fight for migrant justice is tied to queer and trans liberation, racial and disability justice, reproductive freedoms, freedom for Palestine and all oppressed people, anti-capitalism, and beyond.
KEY DUTIES - Please read the Operations Manager job specification attached document before applying for a full list of duties.
- Office & Team Support: managing the MDP office, keeping it stocked, ensuring the compliance of the office environment and support the Executive Director with diary and meetings.
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Project Management: support the team with resources, templates and systems for them to do their work effectively, implementing and managing MDP's project management platform and ensure the team are supported through their work.
- Operations & Compliance: ensure MDP is compliant with relevant policies and ensure their timely implementation, keeping track of compliance and training needs and be the point of contact in the team for safeguarding matters.
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Security of the team and community: staying up to date with best practice on digital and physical security and ensure the wider community that interacts with MDP is safeguarded.
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People Management and recruitment: maintaining records of staff leave, expenses and training needs, support the Executive Director with recruitment processes and ensure the team has access to the processes allowing them to grow and flourish.
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Online systems: manage MDP's Google Workspace, internal communications and staff shared drives, accounts and onboarding.
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Finance Support: pay small invoices and process staff expense forms, submitting relevant invoices and manage MDP's expense card system.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS - Please read the Operations Manager job specification attached document before applying for a full list of qualifications.
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At least three years of experience in an administrative, operations, or office management role, ideally within a small NGO or human rights organisation.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
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Excellent organisation skills, with extensive experience in project and program management, a proven ability to plan, organise, and lead the implementation of plans and processes.
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Excellent digital skills including on platforms such as Excel, Airtable, Google Workspace, or general software.
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Good knowledge of policies relevant to the operations of an organisation.
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Experience using Xero, Soldo or similar software for processing invoices and expenses.
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Experience maintaining accurate records and systems, with excellent attention to detail.
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Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or volunteer coordination.
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Understanding of data protection principles (e.g. GDPR), general policy compliance, and experience handling confidential information.
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Experience in diary management.
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Excellent knowledge using Google Suite.
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Comfortable in a start-up environment and experience working in a small team, where flexibility is required to meet emerging tasks and deadlines.
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Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV with the Subject Line “FIRST NAME LAST NAME OPERATIONS MANAGER” by 31 August 2026 and complete the online form following the guidance in the application pack.
MDP is dedicated to the kind of diversity and inclusion that makes our organisation thrive. We highly encourage people to apply who identify as migrants and refugees; women, trans or nonbinary; LGBTQIA+; Black or BIPOC; and disabled.
Please let us know if you have any access needs or requirements. We will work with you to help you achieve your best.
DECISION-MAKING TIMELINE
We are looking for the Operations Manager to start in September or October 2026. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
Interview process
● Stage 1: shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 20 minute interview online with the Executive Director.
● Stage 2: if successful after Stage 1, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 75 minute interview in-person. This will include a practical exercise and questions about your experience. You will have an opportunity to ask us questions as well.
Please download and refer to the full application pack for the job description and follow the application process outlined there.
We are organising and building power amongst migrants at home in the UK to shape a society rooted in justice, reflecting our needs and interests.
The Services and Programmes Coordinator is a new fixed-term role, October 2026 to April 2027, created to support Theatres Trust through a period of organisational transition.
The Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating our grants, planning and advice services, ensuring enquiries, statutory consultations and other outward-facing work are managed efficiently and progress through our systems in a timely and accurate manner.
This is a practical, organised role for someone who enjoys bringing order to busy workflows, using systems effectively, and making sure colleagues and our users receive responsive, high-quality administrative support.
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Are you passionate about racial justice and supporting young Black people to thrive?
Our Youth Employment Manager role is an exciting new opportunity to lead on Poetic Unity’s innovative Employment programmes, which makes up one of our three priority areas: Mental Health, Employment and Education. This role, forming part of our Senior Leadership Team, will play a critical role in supporting thousands of Black young people across the UK to access safe, inclusive and empowering employment opportunities - changing culture and reshaping systems.
Key responsbilities
- Be responsible for the development and management of the Chief Operations Officer Senior Leadership Training (COO SLT) - an innovative training programme for 10 Black young people to achieve the skills required to thrive in positions of senior leadership
- Be directly responsible for the management of the annual Cultural Leaders programme - a 12 month employment programme for 5 Black young people each year, working across different areas of Poetic Unity and with partners across the sector to develop transferable skills.
- Design, implement and manage The Blueprint - a national framework of best practice for the employment of Black young people in creative organisations
- Ensure all Employment programmes are effectively meeting the needs of the target demographic and are aligned with Poetic Unity’s strategic Vision
- Ensure all Employment programmes are effectively meeting the objectives and funding goals as outlined in associated funding requirements
- Be responsible for the effective monitoring and evaluation of all Employment programmes
- Be responsible for programme budget and finance management, working in line with awarded funding allocations and following all documentation protocols.
Person specification
- At least 2 years experience in leadership, people and project management roles, preferably within the charity sector
- Proven track record of effectively managing programmes and services, including programme development, implementation, and evaluation. To hold the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring programmes to life, oversee and manage their efficiency and deliver against outlined project goals and funding requirements
- Experience in project finance management, including keeping to budgets, managing over or underspend, and maintaining required evidence for efficient fund management
- Strong background in operational management - programme impact and evaluation, risk management and programme development
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and advocacy, with the ability to represent Poetic Unity effectively at various levels and build strong, sustainable partnerships to support the programme goals and our strategic vision.
About us
Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity committed to addressing systemic racism and its impacts on children and young people’s mental health, education and employment. We use poetry and social action to cultivate joy, connection and empowerment across our communities. Based in Brixton and founded in 2015, we have since worked with over 60,000 young people across the UK in communities, education, cultural spaces and prisons.
As a Black-led charity working towards racial justice, we strongly welcome applications from people with lived experience of racism. We are also particularly interested in applications from women and people from and/or with knowledge of our local Brixton community.
If this role sounds of interest to you please read full job description below with more details and how you can apply
Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity tackling racism through poetry and social action
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We are seeking an exceptional leader to join ClementJames as our Interim Chief Programmes Officer for a 12-month maternity cover. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be one of three members of our Senior Management Team, alongside the Chief Executive and Chief Operations Officer, providing strategic leadership for the organisation and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional services and lasting impact.
This is a unique opportunity to build on the strong foundations established by our current Chief Programmes Officer while bringing fresh ideas and expertise during an exciting period in the organisation’s development. You will lead the delivery of our services, inspire and develop a talented team of senior managers, champion quality, impact and continuous improvement, strengthen strategic partnerships, and help shape the future direction of ClementJames.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, is passionate about developing people and partnerships, and shares our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
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Deliver life-changing STEM experiences. Build partnerships. Shape the future workforce.
- Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
- Want to combine event delivery, stakeholder engagement and youth development in a career with real purpose?
- Join EDT as a Delivery Officer and help thousands of young people discover exciting opportunities in STEM, education and future careers.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll be at the heart of inspiring the next generation through engaging programmes, industry partnerships and memorable learning experiences.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Delivery Officer to join a respected national charity during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
Why Join EDT?
At EDT, our values aren't just words. They shape everything we do.
- Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers
- Dynamic in our response to a changing world
- Collaborative with industry, educators and communities
- Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver engaging STEM programmes, workshops, events and experiences for schools, colleges and industry partners
- Take ownership of programmes from planning and coordination through to delivery, evaluation and reporting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, teachers, industry mentors and external stakeholders
- Represent EDT as a professional and engaging Delivery Officer at face-to-face, residential and virtual events
- Inspire and engage large groups of young people through confident presentations and interactive learning experiences
- Manage programme data, CRM records, participant feedback and reporting to support continuous improvement
Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.
Who We're Looking For
- Experience delivering programmes, projects, events or activities within education, youth engagement, outreach, STEM or community environments
- A confident presenter who can motivate, engage and inspire young people
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience coordinating events, workshops, programmes or educational activities
- Passion for creating opportunities and improving outcomes for young people
- Willingness to travel and occasionally support overnight or residential programmes
What's In It For You?
- Salary of £27,300 to £32,400 depending on skills and experience
- Hybrid working with flexibility built into the role
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance worth three times annual salary
- Wellbeing support and employee benefits
Location
- Hybrid working
- Office base in Southampton or Welwyn Garden City
- Travel across the South of England, including London and South Wales
- Home working, office working and delivery on partner sites
- Occasional overnight stays required
Why This Role Stands Out
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll be delivering inspiring experiences directly to young people.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll work with schools, employers, universities and industry leaders.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll help shape programmes that influence future careers and aspirations.
- As a Delivery Officer, you'll see first-hand the impact your work has on young people's lives.
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Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.



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World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Programme Manager to lead the management of a new Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programme in Mozambique. The programme will be delivered in partnership with a Mozambican organisation and aims to improve access to safe, inclusive and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services for vulnerable communities in Mozambique. It will include activities such as construction or rehabilitation of water systems, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, community engagement, institutional capacity strengthening and climate-resilient WASH planning.
The Programme Manager will ensure high-quality, timely and compliant delivery within budget. Based at our office in London, you will be responsible for the programme’s overall performance, partnership management, financial oversight, risk management, safeguarding, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and donor reporting.
You should have:
- Significant experience managing international development or humanitarian programmes, including WASH or a substantial WASH component.
- Experience working with local or national partners and managing institutional donor grants, preferably FCDO-funded programmes.
- Strong experience in programme planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring, risk and compliance.
- Experience using theories of change, logframes, indicators and MEL plans, and translating data into management decisions.
- Experience producing high-quality donor reports and undertaking international programme-monitoring visits.
- Experience working in complex, fragile or resource-constrained contexts.
- Good knowledge of WASH, GEDSI, sustainable and climate-resilient programming, and programme-cycle management.
- Financial literacy and confidence reviewing budgets, expenditure reports and programme data.
- Fluent written and spoken English and working knowledge of Portuguese
- A commitment and empathy to the work and values of World Jewish Relief.
- A commitment to safeguarding, accountability, ethical practice, equality and inclusion.
- Be willing and able to travel regularly to Mozambique.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed
- Season ticket / travel to work loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role answering the following question in your cover letter:
· Why does this role appeal to you and how do you meet the criteria in the person specification?
Interviews will be held in week commencing 31st August 2026
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
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