Project Development Manager Jobs in Birmingham

Are you a strategic and creative thinker with a passion for collaboration and building impactful relationships? We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Fundraising Partnerships Manager to join our small dynamic team at REACT.  In this critical role within our team, you will help support our ambitious plans for growth by driving revenue from a wide range of Partners, sectors and income streams in order to help fund the essential work we do in supporting crises affected communities in the UK and Internationally.

In return you’ll be part of an ambitious charity that regularly punches well above its
weight, remote location and flexible working options, 6% employer pension
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Job Title: University Access Officer
Salary: £24,570 per year 
Closing Date: Friday 28th March at Midday
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Job Location: West Midlands - currently Moseley School & Sixth Form and Holte Secondary SchoolInterviews: Wednesday 2nd April. Each applicant is kindly requested to keep this date reserved. The assessment day will take place in person at a central Birmingham location, with candidates expected to attend for approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
Start date: ASAP (May 2025)

About the organisation

The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Young people on our programme are 50% more likely to place at a top university compared to statistically similar students.

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation.

Our values

1. Empowerment

We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

2. Courage

We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.

3. Impact

We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.

4. Inclusion

We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.

5. Ownership

We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”

About the role
This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in two of our schools in West Midlands, currently delivering our Gateway programme and moving to our new Accelerate programme next school year.  The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors and coaches, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of our programmes is optimised.

​Role responsibilities

• Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner.

• Engage with school staff, your Programme Manager, and students in school to ensure that you have fully enrolled cohorts across both programmes.

• Assess student progress towards being able to make successful Key Stage 5 and university applications.

• Upload information onto the Salesforce database in a timely manner (training is provided).

• Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programmes.

• Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on our programmes progress.

• Support the wider team by attending university site visits which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).

• Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director

Schools with tuition and coaching in their model:

All the above responsibilities, with the addition of:

• Match students with volunteer tutors.

• Monitor student attendance to tutorials and coaching sessions and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance.

• Manage volunteer tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems.

• Monitor the impact of tutorials and intervene as appropriate.

• Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme.

• Manage students’ relationships with volunteer tutors through monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls. 

• Work with the volunteering team to co-ordinate the effective delivery of our coaching programme.

Person specification

• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels.

• Able to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately.

• Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset.

• Able to work independently.

• Able to effectively time manage.

• Able to manage upwards and advocate for own needs.

• Able to lead and manage change.

• Good sense of attention to detail.

• Resilient and adaptable.

• Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships.

• Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns.

Training and Development

You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Senior Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully. 

Benefits:

· 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days.

· PerkBox – offering shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.

· Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.

· Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.

· Interest-free travelcard loans.

· Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable.

· Cyclescheme loans.

· 3 paid Volunteering Days.

· Employer’s pensions contributions (3%).

· CPD options.

· The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.

Present or most recent employment

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.

Education, Qualifications and Training:

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

The Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will have sole responsibility for developing, leading and implementing a strategic programme which champions engagement with students and recent graduates across the University both on our Edgbaston and Dubai campuses. From arrivals weekend through to graduations and the first five years after University, the Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will ensure a creative, engaging and tailored experience for students and recent graduates. 

2025 marks the University’s 125th Anniversary, and the post holder will be responsible for maximising the opportunities presented by this occasion to support strategic imperatives around student recruitment, graduate employability and philanthropy.

The Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will proactively seek opportunities for the Development and Alumni Relations Office to connect donors and volunteers with students and recent graduates, and to promote opportunities for students to benefit from the Birmingham in Action campaign. The post holder will represent DARO in relevant forums and networks across the University and will work alongside the senior teams in departments such as in Careers Network and the Guild of Students. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

If you're excited about improving services and shaping projects in the social research sector, we want to hear from you! Join us as a Projects Officer in a flexible, remote role.

About Us

The Social Research Association (SRA) is an educational charity and membership  organisation for social researchers, dedicated to advancing excellence in social research across the UK.

We are entering a very exciting period of increased member engagement by expanding our member benefits, researcher community offerings which include mentoring, and the launch of a new digital community platform. To support these initiatives, we are looking for a Projects Officer to help implement new processes and improve engagement with our services.

About the Role

This role focuses on rolling out and embedding new business processes, and ensuring staff and our members (of which there are approximately 1,500) can engage with our developing services. It is not a technical role but involves hands-on working with digital tools to improve how we deliver work and to enhance our members’ experience of us.

The main responsibility will be working on the SRA's digital community project, but the successful candidate will also contribute to an important review of our member benefits packages and a project focussed on group membership recruitment and retention, among other emerging workstreams. This is a new role for us – so we're excited to explore and shape it together.

Key Responsibilities

This is a diverse role that role involves planning and delivering projects to enhance member services, working with teams and suppliers to implement new processes, developing guidance and training materials to support staff and members, analysing data to improve services, and maintaining clear communication and documentation for stakeholders. Additionally, you'll help promote new initiatives through marketing materials and identify efficiencies to improve workflows. 

You can read more detail about the role responsibilties in the downloadable job description.

What We’re Looking For

We know that great candidates don’t always meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this role, and keen to go on this exciting phase of our development with us, we encourage you to apply. 

The ideal candidate will have experience managing or contributing to projects, supporting digital platforms, creating training materials, and communicating effectively with stakeholders, while also being able to manage workloads independently and develop business processes. Experience in a membership organisation or digital project work is a desireable nice-to-have but not essential..

You can read more detail about what we're looking for in the downloadable job description.

What We Offer

• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Fully remote working (with occasional travel for meetings, not anticipated to exceed 10 per year)
• Even though we're fully remote, we offer a few days of face-to-face induction to help you connect with the team and organisation right from the start.
• Employer pension contributions
• Personal and professional development including payment for one subscription to a relevant membership/professional body
• Free eye test

Our culture

It is important part of our mission to represent the profession in all its diversity. To do that, we are committed to developing a talented workforce that represents that diversity.  We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation and committed to ensuring our culture and ways of working enable all of our people to thrive at work, and not negatively impact on their private lives.

Interview Process & Accessibility

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that gives all candidates the best possible opportunity to show their value.

• We will provide interview questions 2-3 days in advance to help candidates prepare.
• We will reach out to you in advance of the interview to check if there are any needs or requests that will make the process work better for you. We’ll strive to meet any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
• Interviews will be held online, but we can arrange an in-person interview if preferred. In-person interviews would need to be held in London.
• We anticipate one interview and it’s likely this will be a mix of questions and a task.

Step into a transformative journey with Working Options.

We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference.

This year we aim to reach over 90,000 young people in-person and over 2.5 million online. 

As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.

If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions, via the applicant pack linked below.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

* Has a genuine interest in our work.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the England today.

We are seeking a skilled relationship manager who can create an exceptional experience for our high-value partnerships and play an essential role in our dynamic corporate Partnerships team. Join us in driving outstanding results and making a meaningful impact as we work towards our RoSPA mission. Our efforts focus on preventing accidents, emphasising home safety, health and safety courses, road safety, and workplace health and safety.

Location: Hybrid with regional travel (must be able to commute to the Birmingham HQ twice a week)

For over 100 years, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has worked to create a safer society and prevent accidents which needlessly kill, injure and maim thousands of individuals each year.  We have grown in to a uniquely, well-rounded safety charity with an increasing global influence necessary to drive change in the modern world and strive towards our vision of an accident-free world.

As a part of RoSPA’s Partnerships team, you will play a vital role in helping to achieve this by driving growth with UK based and international organisations.

So, are you …?

• An experienced Partnerships Manager, or similar, looking to branch out
• A good communicator both written and verbal
• Committed to promoting high standards of service and advice
• Passionate about the life-enhancing and saving potential of health and safety

As a Partnerships Manager, you will:

• Lead the creation and delivery of compelling proposals to prospective partners.
• Develop persuasive pitch materials to effectively present partnership opportunities to potential clients.
• Close deals by identifying opportunities, addressing client needs, and offering creative solutions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new partners to expand the business network.
• Build long-lasting relationships with existing partners, ensuring continued collaboration and growth.
• Identify and seize opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships, exploring creative solutions that align with both parties’ objectives.
• Represent the company at external events, conferences, and meetings to build brand awareness and attract new partnerships.

Do you have …?

• An ability to build productive relationships with existing and potential clients
• A recognised relevant sales qualification
• A background in managing partnerships or strategic relationships

If so, we can offer you:

• Stable and long-term employment, with a leading name in the safety sector, enjoying an unrivalled reach and reputation
• The opportunity to join a committed team, and to contribute to a life-changing charitable mission
• Opportunities for training and professional development to help build your career in communications
• Salary sacrifice benefits: (including pension scheme, holiday purchase, Bikes2Work, car leasing scheme and Workplace Nursery scheme)
• Wellbeing: GP line, Health Cash Plan (including Employee Assistance Programme and gym/spa discounts), hybrid working, 25 days’ leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), office shutdown over Christmas break, long service awards
• Free parking in central Birmingham location and interactive staff days. 

The RoSPA values:

• Respectful
• Open and Independent
• Staff Empowerment
• Prevention in Proportion
• Able and Ambitious

We believe in these qualities and hope that you will identify with them.

Closing date: 25th March 2025

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit our company website RoSPA and submit a copy of your CV and a letter summarising your suitability and available start date.   

Applicants should be aware that RoSPA may undertake searches on relevant social media websites as part of the selection process.

RoSPA is committed to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion towards all applicants, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

This project is a development from the first Realising the Benefits of World Heritage to Local Communities (RtB) project funded by Historic England. While the original project identified the problems faced by the World Heritage sector in engaging communities, this second phase of RtB is designed to help World Heritage UK (WHUK) and the wider sector in fully understanding who World Heritage Site communities are, and the challenges Sites and communities face in engaging wider and more diverse communities. Working with Sites, and their communities WHUK will co-create a sustainable platform in which to identify actions and solutions which will widen engagement and participation in World Heritage.

Through this collaborative approach which will inform every element of the work, the primary purpose of this 2.5-year project is to ensure WHUK can better support World Heritage Sites in the UK in engaging communities, growing audiences, enhancing community participation and growing a wider diversity of audiences and engagement within UK WHSs and the wider heritage sector.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

• Develop and improve relationships within the World Heritage sector and communities
• Develop an ongoing platform for a network of professionals who work within the World Heritage and community engagement field to come together to share and develop ideas and projects
• Develop digital resources
• Build a better understanding of who World Heritage communities are now, and use developed toolkits to understand and update this in the future
• Increase community engagement within World Heritage Sites
• Increase implementation of better community engagement

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake a desktop audit of the users of World Heritage Sites, to include: defining the communities of interest and who key users are; what their motivations might be to engage with World Heritage; what the barriers might be to engagement; and subsequently identifying who any non-users might be and what barriers they may experience that prevents engagement
• Identify a minimum of 20% of Sites, of differing characteristics, to undertake an in-depth audience profile, applying the desktop audit findings in practice
• Produce a way of reporting on the impact and value of community engagement in World Heritage, which can be replicated annually and shared to all World Heritage Sites
• Develop a new way of capturing data from World Heritage Sites on community engagement to inform ongoing impact reports and create a baseline
• Create, or share, toolkits and examples of models of engagement for community engagement
• Create an online platform of resources that can be shared between all World Heritage Sites which might:
  • Highlight areas of exemplary practice in community engagement
  • Examples of projects
  • Template work
  • Evaluations of projects
• Create an evaluation toolkit to assess the needs and development of the World Heritage sector in improving community engagement practice
• Re-establish a professional Learning & Engagement (L&E) Special Interest Group to bring together L&E professionals in World Heritage, to facilitate inter-Site work and share best practice
• Deliver 4 L&E network events across the UK and in all 4 nations to promote and improve community engagement
• Oversee and manage project budget and report on KPIs

Capabilities, Skills and Experience:

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge

1.1 Educated to degree level in an appropriate heritage related field (or suitable equivalent experience)

1.2 Advanced knowledge of data capture, data analysis and impact assessment in relationship to community engagement and audience development

1.3 A good understanding of developing, delivering and interpreting primary and secondary research, including focus groups

1.4 Thorough knowledge of audience and community development, with a particular emphasis on participatory methodology and co-production

1.5 Knowledge of the World Heritage sector and UK World Heritage Sites

Experience

2.1 At least 3 years’ experience in managing complex, multi-site, projects in the heritage sector

2.2 Extensive experience of engagement in and with diverse communities, in community-based settings, empowering community to have a voice and influence direction

2.3. Experience of producing community and audience evaluation and impact assessments

2.4 Experience of managing external contractors/suppliers and budgets

2.5 Experience using social media in a professional capacity to encourage community engagement

2.6 Experience of managing essential health and safety, risk assessments and safeguarding, for community engagement work

2.7. Experience of planning and co-producing community projects and seeking community input to development of ideas

Skills and Abilities

3.1 Excellent communication skills, particularly in developing networks and partnerships at both a community and senior level           

3.2 Good project management and organisational skills

3.3 Ability to present complex ideas confidently and succinctly to diverse groups adapting delivery to diverse audiences

3.4  Able to work under pressure, show initiative and be able to prioritise their own workload (a self- motivator)

3.5  Experience of building meaningful professional and community relationships with excellent negotiation and persuasive skills to influence

3.6  Has good leadership skills and the ability to lead others in a vision

3.7 Ability to think and act strategically

3.8 Ability to use standard software, including Excel, Word, Outlook and  website  CMS such as WordPress with confidence

Personal Attributes

4.1 Good interpersonal communication skills

4.2 Ability to effectively engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders

4.3 To be a key team player

4.4 Creative and innovative

Circumstances

5.1 Must be flexible and prepared to work outside normal office hours

Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals severely affected by gambling harm. Established in South London in 1971, we now operate specialist residential treatment centres across the UK, providing safe and supportive environments for recovery. In addition to our residential programmes for men and women, we offer relapse prevention, aftercare, and the unique Retreat & Counselling programme, which combines short-stay residential treatment with ongoing at-home support. Our holistic approach ensures seamless care, including support for friends and family affected by gambling harm.

Role Overview:
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities to support the strategic expansion of Gordon Moody’s reach. This role is essential in ensuring the continued delivery of vital services to those affected by gambling harm. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of evolving funding models, including government, corporate, and philanthropic sources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify New Business Opportunities: Research and identify potential funding sources, including government grants, charitable funding, corporate partnerships, and other innovative revenue streams aligned with Gordon Moody’s mission.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that adapt to changes in funding models, ensuring Gordon Moody remains competitive and well-positioned for future growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. Develop a deep understanding of their priorities, expectations, and funding processes.
• Tendering & Proposals: Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality funding proposals, tenders, and grant applications. Ensure all submissions align with Gordon Moody’s strategic objectives and effectively demonstrate our impact.
• Market Analysis & Intelligence: Stay informed on developments within the gambling sector, funding landscapes, and public health policies to identify trends, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Finance, HR, and Operations) to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to securing new business opportunities. Align fundraising efforts with the organisation’s broader goals.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report on business development progress, including secured funding, pipeline development, and impact metrics. Use data to refine strategies and improve future business development efforts.
• Ambassadorial Role: Represent Gordon Moody at key events and conferences throughout the year, promoting our mission and fostering new opportunities.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience: Proven track record in business development, ideally within the charity, healthcare, or public sector, with a strong understanding of funding models, grants, and partnership development.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively and strategically about new revenue models and sustainable funding sources in a changing landscape.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from government agencies to corporate partners and foundations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Project Management: Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse trends and data, using insights to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Passion for the Mission: A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of those affected by gambling-related harm, with a commitment to the values and mission of Gordon Moody.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the gambling sector and its challenges.
• Experience in working with public sector funding bodies or philanthropic organizations.
• Previous experience in a fundraising, partnership, or revenue-generation role in the charity sector.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven and strategic professional to contribute to the growth and sustainability of Gordon Moody, ensuring we continue to provide life-changing support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm.

We are looking for an experienced home-based trust fundraiser to bring in 6 figure donations from charitable trusts and foundations building on our existing successes in this field, and who will play a vital part in the continued growth of Bipolar UK. 

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Permanent contract 

Job Ref: V538

Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)

Salary: £40-45,0000 plus attractive employee benefits package

Start date: ASAP 

Location: Homebased 

Closing date: Two weeks (Tuesday 25th March)

Interview date and Location:  Phase 1: w/c 7th April, Phase 2: w/c 14/21st April

Volunteering Matters 

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK. 

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will play a key role in the oversight of the daily financial operations and line management of the finance team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across all financial functions. This includes producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, budgeting, and reforecasting, as well as providing guidance to finance and non-finance colleagues.

Additionally, the role involves preparing annual accounts, supporting external audits, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The Finance Manager encourages knowledge sharing and multi-functional working to maintain seamless operations, particularly during high-demand periods or team absences.

Financial Management and Reporting 

• Manage and oversee day-to-day finance operations.

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Complete and submit quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register for accurate financial reporting.

• Assist with year-end financial processes and external audit requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop management reporting packs, budgets, and reforecasts.

• Provide financial insights to support decision-making across departments.

• Process and post nominal ledger journal entries, including payroll reconciliations.

• Support funder reporting requirements in collaboration with delivery and core teams.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide effective line management to a small but busy finance team.

• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring team members develop confidence and skills.

• Foster a supportive team environment that encourages cross-functional working.

• Document and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Projects & Compliance

• Lead ad hoc finance projects, including Gift Aid claims and fixed asset reviews.

• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and HMRC requirements.

• Support system improvements and database management related to finance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of finance operations, budgeting, and reporting.

• Ability to delegate tasks, provide clear guidance, and support performance management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Business Central and Jet Reporting (preferred).

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial tasks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of SORP and charity financial regulations.

• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain finance concepts to non-finance colleagues.

• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet tight deadlines.

• Commitment to team development and continuous learning.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.

• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.

• Experience supporting and deputising for a Head of Finance.

• Familiarity with charity finance and compliance requirements (preferred).

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CA, or equivalent) required.

• Consideration given to part-qualified candidates committed to obtaining full qualification.

• Relevant experience and alignment with organisational values are equally important.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.

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Are you an experienced project manager with experience of managing and delivering successful projects, who communicates clearly and challenges senior stakeholders. You will be relational, adaptable and have a ‘can-do’ and methodical approach to work?

We are keen to talk to you.

• Salary: £36,000–£42,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
• Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford
• Terms of appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent
• Closing date: Monday 24 March at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held in Central London on Friday 4 April

Key responsibilities:

• To play your part in Wycliffe’s vision, using your project management skills to ensure quality outcomes and efficiency across the organisation
• Support colleagues in turning ideas into well planned projects
• Execute effective projects

*More detail can be found in the job pack.

Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Up to 5 days’ extra leave to serve on the Board of an external organisation
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Tax-free home-working allowance
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).

Please see the application pack which contains more information and the job description for the role.

This is an exciting role joining a Programme Team of 15 staff based throughout the UK. You will work closely and collaborate with the other Network Managers and share some priorities across regions, working to develop the region as a whole. The purpose of this role is to facilitate good relationships between the mentors and mentees in the region. 70-80% of the role is about relationship building (with schools, mentors and partners), coordination and the tracking/ administration of those relationships. 15-20% of the role is direct delivery with the girls in the region.

Mentoring programme

• Manage overall success of the cohorts (groups of mentees and mentors) in your region, including coordinating and administering events and communications for cohorts in your area.
• Deliver engaging on-boarding sessions for mentees
• Design and deliver events and workshops for mentees
• Deliver matching of mentees and mentors at in-person events or virtually
• Work with the wider programme team to train mentors
• Support mentors once matched through regular check-ins, monthly emails and ad-hoc conversations
• Collect data to track the progress, and impact of, mentoring relationships
• Support mentors with safeguarding concerns, following The Girls’ Network process in line with our child protection policy
• Develop effective relationships with schools, on-boarding, supporting and retaining the partnerships

Partnerships

• Work with the Senior Network Manager in your area to identify professional partnerships and sponsorship with local and national businesses.
• Work with your Senior Network Manager to identify a recruitment and retention plan for your area including key partners to work with.
• Be an active presence in the community, attending events and networks to encourage local women to mentor on our programme.

The Girls’ Network reputation and network

• Advocate The Girls’ Network at every opportunity, through local media, PR activities and social media.
• Identify opportunities to build the reputation of The Girls’ Network in your region and through events and networking.
• Report significant successes and achievements to relevant staff members.

Ongoing success of The Girls’ Network

• Work with the Programme Team to identify key areas for programme development.
• Opportunities to get involved in programme and wider organisational projects.
• Understand the development of school initiatives nationally and in your region, and understand their impact and implications for The Girls’ Network programmes.
• Attend programme and whole team meetings and team days.
• Maintain and champion a girls-centred way of working.

Other duties

As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Essential skills, knowledge and attributes

• You are deeply passionate and driven to achieve equal opportunities for all and will keep the girls we work with at the heart of your work.
• You are able to build and manage a number of relationships with a variety of different people and are confident speaking to both young people and adults within schools and businesses.
• The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the disadvantages faced by both women and those from the least advantaged communities and have a drive to rectify the inequalities that currently exist.

Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes

• You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations
• You have safeguarding knowledge and experience
• You have experience of Salesforce or another CRM system
• Understanding or experience of working from home
• Experience of working in a small charity

For more information about our organisation and details on how to apply, please visit our website and download the candidate pack.

Good luck with your application.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role

In this role, you’ll have responsibility for attracting new transformational gifts to the charity through planning and developing inspiring cases for support around the charity’s strategic priorities, primarily for high value audiences. Working with front-line teams and colleagues across the charity you’ll create compelling multi-year funding propositions, supporting teams with their ongoing use and tracking their success. 

You will build and maintain expert knowledge about the charity’s services, research and charitable impact, support new fundraising and partnership opportunities, and find new ways to communicate the charity’s priorities and impact to a range of fundraising audiences, supporting excellence in funder and donor relations. 

What you’ll do:

• Plan, develop and update funding propositions for the charity’s strategy and priority programmes, working with colleagues across the charity.
• Support the Head of Proposition Development to identify new and existing fundable projects, gathering financial and narrative information to maintain a portfolio of available projects. 
• Devise and maintain toolkits of resources for fundraisers’ proposals and pitches, enabling the Proposition Development team to be a central point of reference 
• Contribute to proposals and pitches while supporting the team/s with the information needed to support fundraising targets. 
• Communicate inspiring outcomes and impact information and stories to funder and donor audiences.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of implementing high value fundraising plans and strategies, leading to new income and/or organisational partnerships.
• Excellent writing, editing and presenting skills for case for support and proposal development and in pitching to a range of fundraising audiences, and the adaptability to move between themes and topics.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead dispersed project teams,  create compelling updates and reports and maintain toolkits of fundraising materials.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills to develop project budgets, plan campaigns and monitor delivery and outcomes / impact, and to track income opportunities across fundraising teams.
• Strong digital skills including excellent record keeping, data protection practice and GDPR compliance. 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held from the 26th March 2025.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.