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Circa £49,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Political Affairs Adviser.
This unique role will lead the design, development and delivery of political influencing to secure positive change for our international advocacy goals. You will play a crucial role in building influential relationships with parliamentarians, building political networks and developing a strategic approach to political influencing at a critical time for children globally.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in successfully influencing and engaging parliamentarians in the UK political context.
- Motivation to put children and their rights at the heart of UK Government decision making.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills to effectively deliver the role with colleagues across teams and with key external stakeholders.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 26 February 2026.
Interview date: First round: Wednesday 11 March & Friday 13 March 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Second round: Monday 23 March 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

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Join our Philanthropy Team and play a vital role in supporting some of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's most generous supporters. Working as part of a high‑performing Philanthropy & Partnerships Directorate, you will help deliver exceptional donor experiences, create compelling fundraising materials, and contribute to life‑saving cancer research and care.
If you’re proactive, relationship‑focused and ready to grow your fundraising career, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing a small portfolio of mid‑level donors, providing excellent stewardship and supporting income growth.
- Supporting the identification, research and cultivation of new high‑value prospects, ensuring effective approaches are made.
- Preparing compelling proposals, presentations and bespoke donor materials to inspire philanthropic giving.
- Coordinating donor tours, cultivation events and bespoke visits for supporters and prospects.
- Producing high‑quality thank‑you letters, reports, and email updates that strengthen donor relationships.
- Providing essential administrative and coordination support to colleagues across the Philanthropy team.
- Maintaining accurate donor records on Raiser’s Edge, helping improve systems and insight.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who is:
A relationship builder
With experience in donor or customer‑focused environments and the confidence to engage supporters sensitively and professionally.
A strong communicator
With excellent written and verbal skills—capable of producing reports, emails, donor materials and briefings with clarity and impact.
Highly organised and detail‑driven
Able to manage multiple deadlines, juggle priorities and support the team to deliver high‑quality work.
A proactive team player
Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced, ambitious environment.
Tech‑confident
Comfortable managing data, using spreadsheets, and ideally familiar with fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge (desirable).
Why Join Us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton.
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
How to Apply:
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The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Public Affairs and Media Officer
£37,264 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based – hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office)
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed Term Contract to 27 November 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a confident and proactive Public Affairs and Media Officer to join our Media and Public Affairs team at an exciting time for child health policy and advocacy.
This is a varied and high-impact role at the heart of our influencing work. You will help shape and deliver campaigns that call on decision-makers to strengthen the child health workforce and services, tackle child health inequalities across the UK, and protect children’s rights. You will support the College’s public affairs, campaigning and media activity; ensuring paediatricians’ voices are heard where they matter most.
As Public Affairs and Media Officer, you will monitor political and media developments, identify opportunities to influence parliamentarians and stakeholders, and provide high-quality briefings and communications content to support our advocacy priorities. You will work collaboratively across the College, including with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to deliver coordinated, UK-wide influencing activity.
The role also includes supporting the day-to-day management of the RCPCH press office, drafting press materials, leading media monitoring, and contributing to social media and digital campaigning activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of public affairs and influencing activity aligned to the College’s strategy
- Monitoring political and policy developments and identifying opportunities for engagement
- Preparing high-quality briefings for senior paediatricians and staff to support engagement with MPs, Peers and stakeholders
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, coalitions and key stakeholders
- Producing compelling content for newsletters, website, social media and e-campaigning platforms
- Coordinating cross-team collaboration to deliver integrated influencing campaigns
- Leading daily media monitoring and supporting press office activity, including drafting press releases
- Contributing to social media planning and acting as a social media champion within the team
Essential skills and experience:
- Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement and/or campaigning
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor content for a range of audiences and channels
- Experience producing media and social media content
- Experience working collaboratively, including in coalitions or partnerships
- Strong project management and organisational skills
Desirable experience includes working in a press office, delivering social media campaigns, and formal project management training.
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Community Development Worker
We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team in this part-time role.
Position: Community Development Worker
Location: Cross Green, Leeds
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,097 - £29,331 per annum pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: 25th February 2026
The Role
As a Community Development Worker you will play a key role in the organisation, building strong relationships with communities.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Deliver outreach including activities, information and support.
- Plan community groups with members, ensuring members have access to opportunities and promoting health and wellbeing.
- Support families with their own goals and help people organize together when facing a collective issue – aiming to improve health, homes, education and inclusion for members.
A team player you will communicate proactively with your team and line manager and work with members, staff and partners to build trusted relationships.
You will listen to and identify members issues and concerns, bringing a solution focused approach to the work. You facilitate asset-based community development approaches in galvanizing people, by working together on projects that bring improved health, wellbeing and social inclusion to the members in Bradford.
About You
We are looking for someone who is able to engage and involve members in all aspects of their work. You will have experience of:
- Helping to run group activities.
- Working in a supportive role.
- Building long-lasting and trusting relationships.
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
Other roles you may have experience include Community Development, Community Partnerships, Community, Outreach, Community Outreach, Family, Family Support, Social Welfare, Community Development Worker, Community Partnerships Worker, Community Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Social Welfare Worker. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Immigration Caseworker
We are seeking a motivated Immigration Caseworker to train to IAA Level 2 and provide high quality advice to people experiencing immigration issues.
Position: Immigration Caseworker
Salary: £27,089 to £28,783 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2026, 9am
About the Role
This role has been created as part of a funded project to train two Immigration Caseworkers to IAA Level 2 and expand local immigration advice provision. Immigration advice is regulated and highly complex, so you will follow a structured training programme while managing an independent caseload with support from a specialist team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working towards an agreed IAA qualification level with a personalised training plan
- Keeping accurate training and supervision records in line with regulatory requirements
- Providing face to face and remote immigration advice to local residents
- Managing a caseload and preparing applications, letters and supporting documentation
- Liaising with statutory and non statutory bodies on behalf of clients
- Maintaining clear, compliant and confidential case records
- Supporting colleagues with immigration related queries
- Keeping up to date with immigration law, policy and best practice
- Contributing to service development, reporting and quality assurance
- Representing the service at relevant meetings and with partner agencies
About You
You do not need previous experience as an Immigration Caseworker, but you must be able to demonstrate the potential to work in a regulated advice environment.
Essential skills and experience include:
- High level of written and spoken English
- Strong writing skills for reports, letters and submissions
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
- Experience of working with vulnerable people in a sensitive and professional way
- Confidence using IT systems for case recording and document production
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive services
Applications are welcomed from people with lived experience of migration.
About the Organisation
The organisation provides free, independent and confidential advice to thousands of people each year across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Services include welfare, benefits, debt and specialist projects such as immigration and hate crime support. The organisation works locally while being part of a national advice network, using evidence from client work to improve services and influence change.
In Return
- Ongoing training and development
- Generous annual leave
- Access to online health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employer pension contributions
- Life leave policy, including an extra day’s leave for your birthday
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Immigration Adviser, Caseworker, Advice Worker, Support Worker, Welfare Adviser, Legal Support Officer, Client Adviser, Project Worker, #INDNFP
If you are organised, motivated and keen to build a career in immigration advice while supporting people at a critical time in their lives, this could be a great next step.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Sydenham Garden is seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead on a Fixed term contract to end of December 2027 to join our team of 14 staff and approximately 70 volunteers in delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden settings in south-east London.
Position: Community Activities & Volunteering Lead
Contract: Fixed term to 31st December 2027, full time - 37.5 hours per week. Some regular working outside Monday-Friday 9-5 may be required, for which TOIL will be available. Part time and flexible working applications also considered.
Salary: £32,644 plus 6% pension contribution.
Annual Leave: 33 days inclusive of Bank Holidays.
Location: Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, SE23 2LW & De Frene Market Garden, SE26 4AB.
Application closing date: Thursday 5 March 2026, 9am.
Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026.
About the role
Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give to our primary beneficiaries). With funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to help us ‘grow our community’ and increase the sustainability of our impact we’re seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead to drive continuous improvement and development of volunteer-led community activities for the benefit of co-workers as well as managing the day to day running of our volunteer programme.
About you
You’ll have experience of recruiting, working with, and managing volunteers, including delivery of skill-building and development activities for volunteers with Lived Experience of mental and/or physical ill health. You’ll have excellent people skills and the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, kindness, and a person-centred understanding of different mental, physical, and neurological needs. You’ll have experience of delivering group activities and working with people with mental/physical-ill health and/or dementia. You’ll have line management experience and be able to provide strategic direction as well as be able to innovate and develop new initiatives and balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.
Why you should join us
We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Sydenham Garden is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications: Thursday 5th March 2026, 9am.
Interviews: Thursday 12th March 2026.
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Role overview
The Education and Events Manager will be an experienced education and events professional, responsible for supporting the Head of Education and Events in the delivery of a high-quality programme of MSK-focused educational events and resources. The role will involve managing the end-to-end delivery of in-person and virtual education, building strong relationships with clinicians, faculty, industry partners and stakeholders, and ensuring programmes meet the CPD needs of healthcare professionals.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation driving education and innovation in musculoskeletal health.
About us
We are a UK medical research charity dedicated to improving bone, joint and muscle health – collectively known as musculoskeletal (MSK) health - through research, education, and innovation. Our work aims to reduce the growing burden of MSK conditions on individuals, the NHS, and the wider economy.
We fund and support innovative research that improves patient outcomes and accelerates the development of new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management, including partnerships with clinicians, researchers, and early-stage companies.
Our Education & Events department delivers programmes to strengthen MSK education and training while supporting innovation across the MSK community. This includes core training for MSK clinicians, thematic events to raise our profile, and enhanced learning experiences for MSK innovators.
Through our research, education, and partnerships, we aim to increase awareness, investment, and impact in MSK health where it is most needed.
Purpose of the role
As Education and Events Manager, your primary responsibility is to support the Head of Education and Events in driving and delivering the strategic objectives of the department. You will oversee and contribute to the development of a comprehensive educational programme of events and resources that meet the professional training and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements of healthcare professionals working within the musculoskeletal (MSK) field.
This role reports directly to the Head of Education and Events, and you will deputise for the Head of Department as required.
Key responsibilities
Delivery of educational programmes
- Deliver a high-quality programme of educational events and courses as directed by the Head of Education and Events, project-managing all aspects of the event lifecycle from planning through to evaluation
- Proactively identify and develop opportunities to expand the events portfolio in line with departmental strategy, ensuring activities support and deliver against strategic objectives
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with industry partners, exploring collaboration and partnership opportunities. Actively secure sponsorship for events, liaising with sponsors, managing invoicing, and nurturing relationships to support ongoing and future investment
- Prepare and manage event budgets, closely monitoring income and expenditure, processing invoices, and providing financial reports and updates as required
- Develop and deliver comprehensive marketing plans for events, including the creation and dissemination of promotional materials across appropriate channels
- Act as the primary point of contact for course convenors, faculty, and delegates, maintaining effective working relationships and managing all event-related communications, including delegate enquiries and faculty travel and accommodation arrangements
- Manage all logistical aspects of events, including cost-effective venue hire, catering, and the coordination of both in-person and virtual delivery using platforms such as Zoom. This includes recording virtual events and undertaking basic post-production video editing (such as trimming, formatting, and preparing recordings for distribution)
- Provide on-site and virtual support at events to ensure smooth delivery and a high-quality delegate experience
- Oversee post-event processes, including the editing and dissemination of recorded sessions, distribution of certificates and presentation materials, and the production of detailed post-event reports and evaluations
- Apply for and manage CPD accreditation for events where appropriate, ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards
Person specification:
Education and qualifications
- University degree, relevant professional qualification or training, or equivalent experience, including demonstrated project management skills
Experience and knowledge
- Proven experience managing and delivering multiple events successfully
- Demonstrated ability to develop financially viable and sustainable event programmes
- Experience working across departmental, organisational, or industry boundaries
- Experience facilitating groups, such as delivering training or supporting service improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles
- Demonstrable ability to manage data and information effectively in a managerial or service improvement context
- Numerate, with experience in budget management, forecasting, and financial planning
- Understanding of compliance requirements, including data protection
Skills and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely, tailoring approach to different audiences
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident in using social media platforms for professional communication
- Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, workloads, and deadlines
- Able to anticipate, analyse, and resolve problems, offering appropriate solutions
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrates leadership and management capability, including risk management
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work outside normal hours or travel as required
- Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and trust at all times
- Calm, positive, and professional under pressure, with a commitment to own and others’ professional development
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work
- Willingness to take initiative and go the extra mile when required
- Ability to listen, question, and challenge constructively when appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Experience of working in healthcare or a medical research environment
- Experience using design and content creation tools such as InDesign and Canva
- Ability to carry out basic video editing tasks, including trimming, formatting, and preparing recordings for distribution
Benefits
- Up to 8% annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and departmental/organisational achievement against targets and KPIs
- Annual cost-of-living review, subject to the financial performance of the organisation
- Flexible working hours within core business hours (8:00am – 6:00pm)
- Pension: 8% total contribution (7.5% employer contribution, 0.5% employee contribution)
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Enhanced maternity/paternity package
- Interest-free travel loan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and YuLife wellbeing platform
- Private medical insurance, with discounted family rates
- Bike to work scheme
- Death in service benefit (4× basic salary)
Overview
We’re looking for a strong bid writer to join our successful national Business Development Team as a Business Development Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in business development within a successful team that prioritises social impact, development and progression. We’d particularly like to hear from people that have experience of writing high-scoring drug and alcohol service bids.
Location: London, Brighton, Manchester or Leeds.
Salary: £37,184.91 – £39,891.91 per year. If you’re based in London, you’ll receive an additional £4,133.14 per year - Inner London Weighting.
Contract: Permanent.
Responsibilities
About the role
Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. Across the country, we support people to make positive changes in their lives, including around drug and alcohol use, smoking, homelessness and criminal justice.
As a Business Development Officer, you’ll play a key part in helping us secure new contracts and deliver high‑quality services for adults, children and young people. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to develop excellent written material for bids and proposals. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing multiple complex bid responses within live tenders
- Working with colleagues across the organisation to gather information and evidence
- Project managing smaller bids and proposals with support from a Senior Business Development Officer or Business Development Manager
- Completing online research, analysing data and collating evidence
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Helping improve how we do things.
About you
We’re looking for candidates with proven experience of writing tenders, proposals or grant applications, or writing in other professional or academic environments, for instance journalism, research or marketing.
You are:
- A highly competent communicator with excellent writing skills
- Able to analyse data and interpret evidence, with good IT and research skills
- Solution-focused, creative and proactive
- Happy to give and receive challenging feedback
- Collaborative and contribute to a positive culture team
- Ready to work hard to deliver on CGL’s values and mission.
What we offer
You’ll be able to access structured training, development and mentoring as part of a supportive team. There’s a clear progression pathway within the team, from Officer to Senior Officer, Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy Director, and Director. Several of our current Seniors and Managers were previously in the Business Development Officer role.
We also offer:
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People silver status.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to discuss this.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words. You can address multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense.
Interviews will be held 16th – 23rd February 2026 via MS Teams. We’ll also ask shortlisted candidates to complete a written task online during this timeframe, at a time of your choice. We may hold a pre-qualification stage task (e.g. presentation) depending on the number of applicants.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. Under our Disability Confident interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
Check the job description and team explainer for more information. You can contact Yasmin Gilders to discuss this role further.
What our people say
Kitty, Business Development Officer:
“What was your route into your current job? I graduated with an English Literature degree in 2019 and started out as an Editorial Assistant in publishing. Furloughed during the pandemic, I took the opportunity to complete a master’s in English Literature before moving into medical communications, where I also worked as an Editorial Assistant. While I enjoyed the work, I wanted a role that allowed me to get more involved in the research and writing, which led me to join CGL as an Assistant Business Development Officer in 2023. After gaining bid writing experience, I started as Business Development Officer in 2024.
What are your favourite parts of the job? I love how varied the job is. One day I might be deep in research, whether that’s desk-based or visiting a service in person, while the next I’m writing and editing responses for a live bid or even creating visuals. No two days are the same, and variety keeps the job exciting.
How would you describe the team? The team is incredibly lovely and supportive. There’s always someone ready to offer help, share advice, or even just have a quick chat, which makes it a really positive and collaborative environment to work in.
What were your highlights from last year? Being part of the team that won the Blackpool contract. We all invested a lot of time and effort into it, and the whole organisation was excited by the outcome.
Is there anything you would say to someone considering applying? Go for it! It’s a fantastic role within a supportive, friendly team, and there’s so much variety and opportunity to learn. If you’re considering applying, you won’t regret it.”
Holly, who progressed from Business Development Officer to Senior Business Development Officer last year:
“What are your favourite parts of this work? The amount we learn from bid to bid. No two services are the same and I’m constantly coming across amazing individuals, teams and interventions. Being part of a team that helps share and celebrate great work, and support other services to implement new and exciting initiatives is really rewarding.
How would you describe the team? Helpful, real and full of knowledge. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and is happy to share their skills, knowledge and learning. I’ve never felt like I’ve asked a silly question, and I don’t feel like I must put a on ‘work mask’.
What were your highlights from last year? Becoming a Senior and working across 7 different bids or direct awards last year. It was busy but I learnt so much, made some great connections with people across the organisation and feel excited for 2026.”
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 33 to 36 (£37,184.90 - £39,891.91)
Interview Date
16/2/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
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About SEO London
SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.
We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.
OUR VISION
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
OUR MISSION
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.
OUR VALUES
Ø Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
Ø Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
Ø Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
Ø Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
WHO WE SUPPORT
At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Role Description
The Programme Coordinator will be tasked with ensuring the smooth running of all student related events. This will include having a full understanding of the SEO-London law programmes; understanding the legal industry that the programme supports; how these fits into the SEO-London organisation and using this knowledge to liaise with students and client/partner firms to run, organise and market successful events. In turn this role will be responsible for using data to run reports to show the impact of each programme.
Reporting to the Head of Law Programme, you will make recommendations for possible changes and ideas to further support the student experience. The role will also ensure a seamless and professional level of customer care to all students of the Corporate Law Programme and City Solicitors Horizons scheme.
Accountabilities
DAY TO DAY DELIVERY OF EVENTS
- Responsible for the overall administration of all student events, with specific responsibility to ensure student communication is exceptional. Including event management, student and partner communication and coordination of all the relevant stakeholders, along with posting roles on opportunities pages, promoting events and managing the law commercial awareness newsletter content.
STUDENT MANAGEMENT & QUERY HANDLING
- Responsible for the relationship management of the students - including the ability to understand needs, resolve issues and anticipating and creating a strong relationship on behalf of SEO-London
- Responsible for managing student query escalations and to identify where there are opportunities to improve communication, marketing, or the type of events
- Responsible for managing the programme inbox (where applicable)
- Responsible for identifying creative and innovative ways to connect, educate and train students
- Provide oversight of cv support, screening, and recruitment preparation
- Responsible for attending campus events and representing SEO-London professionally with knowledge and enthusiasm
- Organise mentoring and buddying allocations
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Responsible for ensuring that all information relating to the events and student data is managed within the GDPR guidelines and is updated in Salesforce effectively for tracking purposes. Responsible for running reports to track and monitor events from the CRM.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for applicants with 1–2 years of experience in some of the areas listed below and a willingness to learn and develop additional skills:
Essential
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging online sessions
- Excellent business writing and organisational skills
- Strong stakeholder management abilities
- A keen interest in, and some knowledge of, an aspiring solicitor’s early career journey (school and university stages)
- A collaborative team player with a “can-do” attitude, able to handle requests at short notice and work under pressure
- Ability to use Teams and Zoom, including creating and managing breakout rooms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
- Project management experience
- Experience with database management and data analysis, including applicant tracking systems (such as Salesforce)
- Familiarity with Canva and digital communication platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and WhatsApp
What We Offer
- Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Policy
- Flexible Working: 2 days in the office
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Nuffield Gym discounts via private healthcare, and more…
Closing date for applications: 06 February 2026
Equal opportunities Statement
As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.
Safeguarding
All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
We are on a mission to prepare students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to recruit for a Grants and Trusts Manager to drive income generation from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-giving bodies.
This is an exciting new role for the organisation where you will take ownership of every aspect of the grants pipeline. You will play a pivotal role in researching, developing, and submitting compelling funding applications to maximise support for their life-saving work.
Key responsibilities:
- Own and maintain the charity’s grants tracking system, ensuring all applications, deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes are accurately recorded and up to date.
- Research, identify, and prioritise potential grant and trust funding opportunities aligned with the charity’s strategic objectives.
- Prepare and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications and supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective funders, providing timely updates and impact reports.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, finance, and service delivery to gather information and evidence for applications.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on grant income and application success rates, providing internal updates on activity and performance to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all grant conditions, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Keep up to date with sector trends, funding opportunities, and best practice in grant fundraising.
- Contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and support the charity’s vision for growth.
To be successful, you will need or need to be:
- Proven experience in prospect research, writing, and securing grants within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and build relationships with funders.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Demonstrable experience of building, improving, or maintaining grant tracking systems or processes.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on funding outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Confident using digital tools and CRM systems to support grant management and reporting.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven, with a passion for the charity’s mission.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Location: Wellington, Somerset with flexible hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, Full-time/Part-time (3 – 4 days per week)
Closing date: Monday 16th February at 9am
Interview: w/c 23rd February
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are looking for a Children's Spiritual Formation Lead. In this role, you will develop and create a spiritual formation pathway for children, that fosters spiritual growth through contemplative Christian practices, with a specific focus on pioneering and developing retreat day experiences for schools as part of the pathway. This is a national role that will enable churches to support their ministry to children in schools through contemplative Christian practices. You will also, where needed, play a hands-on role in supporting churches and schools in our work.
In this role, you will:
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Write and develop a contemplative spiritual formation pathway to strengthen
lifelong spiritual growth for school children from Early Years to Secondary.
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Develop and project manage a national strategy for the pathway that can be
contextualised, to encourage and equip churches to provide spaces where
school children grow spiritually through contemplative Christian practices.
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Where helpful pilot the pathway within Oxfordshire.
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Develop, hone, pilot, and test a scalable, one-day contemplative retreat model
for schools using Space Makers and prayer-space resources.
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Embed our one day contemplative retreats for schools as an integral component into the creation of the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.
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Expand delivery of retreats nationally with support from the CEO, by designing
and delivering training for churches, leaders, lay volunteers, & students.
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Embed a network of volunteer adult & student Contemplative Practice Champions to sustain & refine delivery of retreats and the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.
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Where needed, support on-the-ground delivery of retreats and prayer and reflection spaces in schools.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
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5–7 years of hands-on experience supporting children’s spiritual growth within a Christian-faith context.
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Proven ability to turn ambitious regional or national visions into reality.
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Skilled at building, organising, and energising dynamic volunteer teams.
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Deep passion for nurturing children’s long-term spiritual development,
especially through the contemplative Christian tradition.
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a broad range of responsibilities with
enthusiasm and practical expertise.
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Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively
Role Details
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Position: Children's Spiritual Formation Lead
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Location: Remote. Travel required for in person team days 3 - 6 times a year.
Some travel across Oxfordshire and nationally.
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Hours of work: Part time, 4 days (FT considered for the right candidate)
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Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (pro rata if 4 days) depending on experience.
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Start Date: As soon as possible. (flexible for the right candidate)
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement
BeSpace serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, part 1, schedule 9.
Why work for BeSpace?
We are intentional about developing an excellent team culture and an environment through which you will thrive, grow and succeed in your role.
Your benefits include:
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Generous annual leave – 25 days (pus bank holidays) per year, pro rata
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Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
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1 day paid a year as a personal Retreat Day, in line with our ethos that stillness
sparks spiritual growth
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Public Affairs & Policy Lead – Devolved Nations
Job Type: 12-month contract
Hours: 21 hours/ week
Department: External Affairs
Salary: Pro rata £22,173 – £23,205 (FTE £36,955 - £38,509)
Reports to: Director of External Affairs
Location: Hybrid – COSRH Office (London Bridge), home working. For anyone wishing to work remotely in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, home working with occasional travel to London will also be considered. Generally, travel to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and where applicable, London, should be assumed to occur at least 12 times a year in total.
The role:
The Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Devolved Nations will drive CoSRH’s engagement and policy work in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This key strategic liaison role will support the Director of External Affairs in enabling delivery of the CoSRH’s Hatfield Vision across all UK nations, and in supporting CoSRH members and interests in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
For this new role, we are seeking an experienced and forward-looking individual interested in developing the strategic and influencing work of CoSRH in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in ensuring that CoSRH represents members and their interests across the UK.
Who we are:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
Key tasks:
a. Stakeholder engagement:
- Lead CoSRH’s stakeholder engagement programme in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales - influencing policy debate, contributing to building internal capacity on devolved and regional issues, and in building key relationships.
- Collaborate with colleagues across CoSRH to develop and deliver a strategic programme of engagement across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, ensuring that the work of member committees in devolved nations feeds into wider CoSRH activity, inclusive of the Hatfield Vision, and that the CoSRH President maintains appropriate oversight at Taskforce level.
- Manage internal and external relationships with key individuals and organisations including parliamentarians, civil servants and policymakers in the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; staff and member representatives of sister organisations like British Association for Sexual Health and HIV and Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, and nation-specific networks and collaborative groups such as Cross-Party Group for Women’s Health in Scotland, and Women’s Health Wales.
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate plans for specific areas of policy and stakeholder engagement work, including influencing decision-makers, building, and strengthening support among key regional and national stakeholders in the devolved nations.
- Working in collaboration with the Director of External Affairs and Chairs of the CoSRH Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Committees, to represent CoSRH at a variety of conferences, meetings, and events across the three devolved nations.
b. Policy, Public Affairs & Partnership Building
- Monitor the external environment for issues that may impact on SRH, and help identify, analyse and grasp opportunities to influence policy and public opinion relevant to CoSRH’s work within the three devolved nations, outlining CoSRH’s position/response to policy and public opinion developments.
- Develop and oversee the effective monitoring of parliamentary activity in the devolved nations in relation to sexual and reproductive healthcare and related interests.
- Produce policy briefings for the organisation’s leadership including President, Officers and CEO as relevant.
- Advise on, assimilate evidence for and produce responses to external consultations issued by Government departments and other relevant agencies across the three devolved nations, consulting with members and drawing on relevant policy documents.
- Engage with CoSRH members, policy makers and the public across the three devolved nations including supporting the CoSRH Media and Communications Manager role where necessary, helping with media and social media output.
c. Committee support
- Work with the CoSRH External Affairs & Membership & Engagement Teams to provide secretariat support as required to CoSRH’s member committees in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- As required, work with the CoSRH External Affairs & Membership & Engagement Teams as well as devolved nation chairs to develop and implement meetings and their agendas, record actions and discuss strategic approaches to the delivery of actions with relevant leaders.
- As required, work with the CoSRH External Affairs & Membership & Engagement Teams to ensure that the work of member committees in devolved nations feeds into wider CoSRH activity, inclusive of the Hatfield Vision, and that the CoSRH President maintains appropriate oversight at Hatfield Vision Taskforce level.
Key skills and attributes
Essential:
- Proven public policy experience, ideally within the health sector, with a good understanding of devolved policymaking and influencing opportunities.
- Knowledge of the healthcare systems across the three devolved nations.
- Experience in developing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including developing partnerships for collaboration on joint initiatives, projects and/or events, in order to deliver organisational impact.
- Demonstrable experience of drafting clear and engaging briefings and policy submissions, tailored to different audiences.
- Ability to work proactively and independently supporting colleagues in nations as well as part of a broader team function.
- Demonstrable evidence of supporting the delivery of business priorities and delivering stakeholder engagement plans.
- Ability to manage a varied workload with flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex issues and provide analysis.
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Excellent prioritisation and time-management skills.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in charity and/or membership organisation.
- Experience of organising parliamentary or stakeholder events.
- Knowledge of sexual & reproductive healthcare policy.
Join our team and contribute to the exciting work of the External Affairs team - influencing policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as raising awareness of SRH among our partners, members and the wider public across the UK.
A flexible approach to working hours is necessary as there are some evening meetings in various locations and, with occasional travel possibility elsewhere in the UK, although many of them take place virtually.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at CoSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
- 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- Training and development
To Apply
To apply please follow this link – Public Affairs & Policy Lead – Devolved Nations job - Hybrid - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Deadline for applications is 15 February 2026 at 12pm
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 2 March 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee
Interviews: 26th of February
The King's Trust is looking for a passionate and driven Delivery Manager to lead the roll-out of the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge. This role is crucial for the successful development and implementation of this new and exciting initiative. This role is also fully funded by the Scottish Government for 12 months.
Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge, a new Scottish Government programme, which will empower young people from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.
What you will do:
- Lead the development of this new programme in line with the First Minister’s vision
- Build and manage relationships across the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Secure high-quality opportunities for young people
- Develop and deliver a targeted partnership plan with clear outcomes
- Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to maximise impact and value for money
- Capture partnership data to support impact, finance and contract reporting
Leadership and collaboration
- Lead and support a Youth Development Lead, setting clear objectives and priorities
- Work closely with our delivery partner to shape the offer
- Model best practice in safe, compliant and young-person-centred delivery
This role could be right for you if you:
- Have experience setting up and starting new businesses
- Have experience of Service Design
- Are confident working with the wider Enterprise community and external stakeholders
- Enjoy balancing strategic relationship-building with hands-on delivery
- Are motivated by social impact and place-based working
- Passionate about inspiring the next generation of Entrepreneurs
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Manager - Birminghams!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator (Fixed Term, 12 Months)
£25,809 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week
The role
Organisation:
The Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator role is to supervise, develop and support staff to deliver the Community, Advice & Support departmental plan. Acting as a role model for the required standard of values, behaviour and performance, we expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.
The role is required to:
· Work with the Senior Student Lifestyle Coordinator and other stakeholders to further develop and improve the ‘Support’ area of the department, to enhance the student experience.
· Be responsible for supervising student staff members to deliver Support and Lifestyle projects, in relation to student wellbeing, consent and harm reduction.
· Deliver targeted workshops, events, and initiatives that support student health and wellbeing, fostering positive lifestyle choices and outcomes in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of the University’s student population.
· Support the implementation of student wellbeing external accreditation schemes, administration and delivery of associated activities, seeking support from and liaising with Guild and University colleagues.
Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here.
The Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator role is to support the delivery of the Community, Advice & Support departmental plan. We expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.
The Benefits
We offer great benefits including:
· 5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).
· Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.
· A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection
· Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness
· The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary
· A range of wellbeing benefits
We are a Times 100 employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2022) 88% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.
The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026, 9am.
Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 17th February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Officer to join our national Business Development Team. This is an ideal next step for you if you’re an experienced bid writer looking to grow your career in business development, make social impact, and develop your leadership skills. We’d particularly like to hear from people that have experience of writing high-scoring drug and alcohol service bids.
Location: London, Brighton, Manchester or Leeds.
Salary: £43,384.62 − £47,792.23 per year. If you’re based in London, you’ll receive an additional £4,133.14 per year for Inner London Weighting.
Contract: Permanent.
Responsibilities
About the role
Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. Across the country, we support people to make positive changes in their lives, including around drug and alcohol use, smoking, homelessness and criminal justice.
As a Senior Business Development Officer, you’ll play a lead role in the development and writing of tenders and proposals for a variety of health and social care services. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress.
This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress, including line management opportunities.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing complex and highly weighted bid responses, working to short timeframes
- Project managing the writing of key tenders with support from a Business Development Manager
- Supporting the development of Assistant Business Development Officers and Business Development Officers, with the potential of providing line management
- Working with staff across the organisation and our partners to develop bids that reflect best practice respond to local needs
- Producing and coordinating detailed research for upcoming opportunities, including meeting with subject matter experts, analysing data and collating evidence
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Participating in and leading reviews of our bid and proposal processes.
About you
We’re looking for candidates with proven experience of writing tenders, proposals or grant applications in health and social care.
You are:
- A highly competent communicator with a successful track record in bid writing, ideally for drug and alcohol treatment or related services
- Experienced in leading smaller bids and proposals
- Able to analyse data and interpret evidence, with good IT and research skills
- Solution-focused, creative and proactive
- Happy to give and receive constructive, challenging feedback
- Collaborative and contribute to a positive culture team
- Ready to work hard to deliver on CGL’s values and mission.
What we offer
You’ll be able to access structured training, development and mentoring as part of a supportive team. There’s a clear progression pathway within the team, from Senior Business Development Officer to Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy Director, and Director. Several of our current Business Development Managers were previously in the Senior Business Development Officer role.
We also offer:
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People silver status.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to discuss this.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words. You can address multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense.
Interviews will be held 16th – 23rd February 2026 via MS Teams. We’ll also ask shortlisted candidates to complete a written task online during this timeframe, at a time of your choice. We may hold a pre-qualification stage task (e.g. presentation) depending on the number of applicants.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. Under our Disability Confident interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
Check the job description and team explainer for more information. Contact Yasmin Gilders to discuss this role further.
What our people say
Holly, Senior Business Development Officer said:
“What are your favourite parts of the job? The amount we learn from bid to bid. No two services are the same and I’m constantly coming across amazing individuals, teams and interventions. Being part of a team that helps share and celebrate great work, and support other services to implement new and exciting initiatives is really rewarding.
How would you describe the team? Helpful, real and full of knowledge. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and is happy to share their skills, knowledge and learning. I’ve never felt like I’ve asked a silly question, and I don’t feel like I must put a on ‘work mask’ every day.
What were your highlights from last year? Becoming a Senior and working across 7 different bids or direct awards last year. It was busy but I learnt so much, made some great connections with people across the organisation and feel excited for 2026.”
Fran, who progressed from this role to Business Development Manager last year:
“How did the role help you progress? The Senior Business Development Officer role sets you up to well to progress into a Business Development Manager role, as you begin to get involved in managing writing teams, reviewing written responses, engaging with Service Managers and Directors in model development and hold line management responsibilities. I was in the Senior Business Development Officer role for just over a year and a half before successfully applying to the Manager role.
How would you describe the team? The Business Development team are incredibly supportive and will give you the opportunity to develop in areas that you’re interested in. My manager supported to me build skills and experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone but enabled me to progress into the Business Development Manager role.
What would you say to someone thinking of applying? Alongside developing your writing skills, this role is a great place to shape your leadership and management skills. If you don’t have line management experience, don’t let this put you off.”
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 39 to 43 (£43,384.61 - £47,792.23)
Interview Date
16/2/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.


