Project manager jobs in edinburgh
About the role
This hands-on leadership role combines operational excellence with strong interpersonal skills. Reporting to the Director of Design and Technology, you'll manage a team of Project Managers whilst working closely with senior leadership to oversee project delivery, financial planning, organisational systems and growth.
You'll implement best practices for data management, risk management, and compliance in a collaborative way that supports our mission-driven work.
About us
Act Build Change is a transformative organising school that makes community organising and collective care methods accessible to everyone who wants to end injustice.
Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland, working with those with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives, those living in poverty and the intersections across those identities.
Our work includes delivering training and resources, supporting communities to navigate difference and change, and providing coaching for organisers and movement leaders.
Key responsibilities
Project management
Oversee project delivery across our organisation, ensuring quality and efficiency:
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Develop frameworks for project tracking and reporting.
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Manage and develop a team of project managers, providing resources and support.
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Monitor budgets and timelines across internal and external projects.
Financial management
Ensure financial sustainability and responsible resource management:
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Support financial planning and reporting with our board and senior leadership team.
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Oversee invoices, expenses and budget adherence.
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Assess financial risks and manage potential challenges.
Systems and processes
Build and maintain operational infrastructure that enables our effectiveness:
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Develop strategies, policies and procedures with our senior leadership team.
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Maintain and oversee our systems for efficient project tracking.
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Ensure agreed standards are met across our team and resolve operational issues.
Organisational growth
Drive strategic growth and development:
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Develop business strategies for growth across products, services and recruitment.
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Analyse our data to support strategic goals and tracking.
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Support our recruitment efforts and staff policy development.
What we’re looking for
Essential experience and skills
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Proven operations leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects.
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Strong project management and delivery track record across multiple initiatives.
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Financial management expertise including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
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Experience with recruitment, performance management, and policy development.
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Experience with data management, reporting, and operational systems.
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Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies and processes quickly.
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Excellent communication skills, including ability to navigate difficult conversations professionally.
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High attention to detail and meticulous approach to operational standards.
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Ability to work remotely and manage diverse responsibilities with autonomy.
What we’d love to see
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Experience across different organisation types and sizes.
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Flexibility to work with different methodologies and systems.
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Risk management and compliance background.
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Comfortable representing the organisation to external stakeholders.
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Track record of implementing operational improvements and efficiencies.
Personal qualities
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You approach challenges with patience and understanding, able to communicate directly when needed whilst maintaining positive relationships.
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You're confident in your expertise but remain open to different perspectives and collaborative problem-solving.
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You take personal accountability seriously and help build a culture where others take ownership of their work.
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You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and building positive relationships across the organisation.
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You're aligned with our mission and values and are motivated by creating positive social change.
What we offer
Salary and benefits
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£49,500-£62,000 salary, depending on experience.
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Permanent contract with option for 4 or 5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
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Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
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Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
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Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
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Access to office space in London when needed.
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Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
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Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
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Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
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Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
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Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
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Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
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Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
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Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
How to apply
Please note: this role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
What to send
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Your CV (max. two pages).
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A supporting statement answering the questions below (max. two pages).
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Both documents as PDFs attached to your email.
Questions to address
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Describe a time you led operational improvements in a complex organisation. What was your approach and what were the results?
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How would you approach building operational systems for an organisation that values collaboration and accessibility?
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What attracts you to this role at Act Build Change specifically?
Next steps
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Submit your application by Fri 11 Jul 2025.
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First round interviews will begin from the week of 28 Jul 2025.
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The role will start from Oct/Nov 2025.
We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bipolar is a severe mental health condition, characterised by extreme mood changes that range from manic highs to suicidal lows, affecting 2% of the UK population, and we are seeking a candidate who can work as part of our developing engagement in research, alongside our dedicated team of staff and volunteers in realising our ambition of making a far reaching and meaningful difference to the everyday lives of those impacted by Bipolar.
The Postdoctoral Research Manager will assist the Director of Research in running Bipolar UK’s Research Division:
- working with the charity and its multiple partner projects and collaborators to deliver on our current research commitments
- to develop the long-term sustainability of the Bipolar UK Research Division
This is an exciting role which will combine overseeing and managing existing and prospective research partnerships with research teams around the country and world, and taking part in the development of Bipolar UK-led research.
Current research partners include teams at UCL, Oxford, Cardiff and the GW4 Alliance, Swansea, King’s College London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Lancaster, Liverpool, together with international organisations such as The Global Bipolar Cohort and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders. Our aim at Bipolar UK is to integrate research into the charity in a way which combines more traditional elements of facilitating lived experience involvement alongside actively contributing to and directing research. We are also striving to increase awareness of bipolar and to campaign for more bipolar-specific research, addressing the ‘bipolar gap’ within research and services.
Bipolar UK is very much a user-driven organisation. Approximately one-third of our staff, including our Director of Research, have lived experience of bipolar themselves, while many more have lived experience through family or close friends. Although lived experience is not essential for this role, we especially welcome applications from those with lived experience of bipolar and will expect anyone who takes on this role to have insight into the needs and priorities of the bipolar community, and a commitment to undertaking research which focuses on bipolar.
Bipolar UK is a warm and supportive working environment. The charity has a strong commitment to sustainable working practices and the well-being of its staff.Initially this role is for 2 years. However, research at Bipolar UK is expanding fast and it is highly likely that it will be possible to extend the role beyond this period, dependent upon new funding.
We are looking for someone who is committed to mental health and bipolar research in a way which reflects the priorities of the bipolar community both in the UK and worldwide, understands co-production with people who share lived experience and can explore diverse types of research questions and methodologies and working with a diverse range of researchers and research projects.
For full recruitment pack and how to apply please refer to the job pack attached below.
For questions before application please email research'at'bipolaruk'dot'org.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Carer Assessment Service Manager to lead our countywide team in delivering statutory and preventative assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. You’ll provide leadership and day-to-day support to your team, oversee assessment allocations, and manage referrals through our internal CRM and West Sussex County Council’s systems.
You’ll also deliver staff supervisions, attend management and partner meetings, contribute to training, and support service development projects. A key part of the role involves quality assurance, trend analysis, report writing for senior leaders and commissioners, and managing assessment processes and budgets. You’ll stay up to date with Care Act legislation, ensure staff are trained accordingly, and take part in the duty manager rota to provide out-of-hours support and safeguard service continuity.
The role is mainly remote / homeworking with the expectation that you may need to travel on occasion to in-person meetings and training across the county. This role would therefore suit those located in, or close to, West Sussex.
Job Role
- Lead the specialist, countywide Carer Assessment team to deliver best value, high quality statutory and preventative carer assessments and ensure that outcomes are compliant with the Care Act 2014.
- Work with Heads of Service to grow and develop services including identifying gaps, managing risks and demand, proactively seeking opportunities, increasing the digital offer and supporting funding bids to respond to changing needs.
- Develop, deliver and monitor the Carer Assessment Team delivery plan, aligning to CSWS’s strategy ensuring all KPIs are met and a high-quality service is provided to carers.
- Be a proactive member of the Operational Managers Team to develop services, promoting collaboration with your teams, build internal relationships and encourage team to share good practice and work collaboratively with the wider staff group.
Employee Benefits
- Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
- Holidays 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Flexible hours available to help work around your commitments.
- Remote/Hybrid working with occasional visits to our offices or venues in West Sussex.
- Team of kind and caring colleagues.
Before you keep reading
Please do not see everything in this job advert as a "Must Have", but rather a guiding list of what we are looking for. We know no candidate will be the perfect match for all we have mentioned in this advert, so do not be afraid to apply if you feel you are close to the brief but not "Spot On". For example, some of our wonderful Carer Wellbeing Workers come from a non-social care background and they do amazingly well!
Our Culture and Diversity
At Carers Support, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work and be proud to belong.
We believe that talent is distributed to all of us in equal measure and our differences are a strength not a weakness. We recruit for potential, not perfection. At Carers Support West Sussex, we value everyone's unique history. Our doors are open to individuals of all races, religions or beliefs, abilities, ages, nationalities or citizenships, ethnic origins, marital, domestic or civil partnership statuses, sexes, sexual orientations, family structures, and gender identities.
The carers we support come from such different walks of life that we are particularly interested in attracting candidates from similarly diverse backgrounds, including Asian, Arab, Black, Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups, White Other (e.g. Eastern European, Gypsy, Roma) and any other Ethnic minorities.
Values we are looking for in Candidate
We are focused, putting carers at the heart of everything we do.
We act together, working with and for carers, the communities they live in and the people that can make a difference to them.
We are leaders, working with each other to find potential and opportunities across all communities, enabling carers to be identified and involved.
We are committed to behaviours that support:
Quality – the highest practical level we can reach in outcomes, learning and behaviour
Inclusivity – respecting people, cultures, and organisations
Caring – improving quality of life and influencing behaviour change
Integrity – operating with honesty and reliability
Loyalty – long-term committed partnerships and co-operation
Innovation – driving our service development and our will to succeed
If you are still unsure if our organisation is a good fit, have a look at our Good Place to Work page and the results of our recent engagement survey. We can't wait to hear from you!
Interview Date: 7 July 2025.
Disclaimers
Please note we reserve the right to close this role prior to the stated end date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a user-led pan-disability charity operating primarily in Buckinghamshire. They are a successful, dynamic and influential charity, focused on supporting disabled people by fixing the biggest issues facing them. They aim to build a world which is Fair4All, including disabled people.
Position: Project Operations Manager
Salary Range: £31,000 - £34,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Location: Remote working
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees
Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, standard holiday entitlement, flexible working
The role:
The primary purpose of the Project Operations Manager role is to provide leadership to ensure that their project work is delivered successfully, to agreed targets, on time and within agreed budgets.
Responsibilities:
• To take charge of and lead their projects, and the staff and volunteers working on them. Ensure project work is delivered successfully, to agreed targets, on time and within agreed budgets. This includes project reporting, overseeing and managing website, media, online and other communications activities related projects, and managing project budgets.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of their Operational Plan.
• With the Trustee Board and grants team, support the revival of appropriate dormant projects and the creation of new projects. Contribute to and endorse grant applications and ensure funder targets and goals are met.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with their Trustees and key staff.
• With the Support Manager, positively influence the culture within their to ensure it remains an inclusive, diverse and effective working community and continue the charity’s policy of highly supportive and positive management of staff and volunteers, ensuring that their Values are upheld.
• Contribute to ensuring effective welfare and safeguarding policies are in place that are understood and regularly communicated to volunteers and employees.
• Ensure they deliver excellent customer service, so that service users, external organisations and partners receive high-quality service and support; and ensure any complaints or issues are managed promptly and satisfactorily resolved.
• Represent them and their projects internally and externally.
About you:
They are seeking an experienced charity operations and/or projects manager who can bring skills, expertise and knowledge into their rapidly expanding charity.
Essential skills and experience:
• Previous experience of successfully managing UK charity or not-for profit projects and/or services, including financial and budgetary controls.
• A track record of proactive success in achieving project and service goals and outcomes.
• Previous experience of successfully managing staff and, ideally, volunteers.
• A proven ability to effectively plan and manage a mixed portfolio of tasks and activities, including managing your own time effectively.
• A track record of personal learning and development, adapting to changing circumstances, and proactively meeting challenges.
• Strong personal commitment to diversity and inclusion including the social model of disability. Must be able to work effectively with disabled people with all types of impairment.
Desirable skills and experience:
• Understanding impairments including neurodiversity, mental health, sensory loss, long-term conditions and physical disabilities.
• A highly supportive management style which removes barriers for disabled staff and volunteers to allow them to work in ways which are most effective for them.
• Knowledge of project management tools.
About them:
Our client works by permanently removing barriers facing disabled people and finding answers to the big issues facing them, alongside helping individuals. Their projects and partnerships deliver unique and lasting change and effective support that helps nearly all the 41,000 disabled people in Buckinghamshire – plus many beyond their county.
Uniquely, they are mainly voluntary charity. They have over 150 volunteers, mostly disabled people, supported by a small staff team, who themselves run their projects and services. Many of their volunteers are jobseekers or needing help to move forward in their lives and they actively support them by the way we work.
How to apply: Please submit a CV with a covering letter (of no more than 500 words) setting out how you meet the person specification for the role.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Operations Manager, Project Manager, Charity Operations Manager, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Charity Project Manager, Non-Profit Operations Manager, Service Operations Manager, etc.
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Sex Education Forum was founded in 1987 and became an independent charity in 2021. We convene over 70 Partner organisations, working together to make sure that the relationships and sex education (RSE) young people get is right for them. We influence national policy, are a respected voice in the media and contribute to ground-breaking research on RSE. By working in partnership with young people and training educators who work with some of the most marginalized young people, we know what changes are needed to make RSE the best it can be. We will soon be launching a new three-year strategy and have secured multi-year funding to further embed youth inclusion in our work. The Communications Manager will be a new role, working closely with the CEO and staff team, enabling us to realise the ambitions of our strategy.
We are seeking to appoint someone with a depth and breadth of communications skills. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and have values aligned with ours. Your ability to lead and deliver our communications functions will enable us to platform young people, engage with a diverse range of professionals and communicate effectively to stakeholders including funders, government, Parliamentarians and the public.
This is an incredible opportunity for a communications specialist to bring your creativity and skillset to a thriving, innovative and highly respected national charity. This will be a rewarding role, with huge potential to grow your management and leadership skills to empower others and to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that reflect the diversity of educators and young people that Sex Education Forum seeks to support.
Funding has been secured which provides scope for extension of the fixed term contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Relationship Manager.
Salary: c£34,000 per annum.
Location: Home-based with travel around the region (we are particularly keen to hear from candidates in Wales and the north of England).
Contract: Permanent – 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
As Relationship Manager, as part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will drive the community fundraising strategy with focus on the growth of unrestricted income by galvanising fundraising support from a growing sports portfolio, local corporates, volunteer fundraising groups and the public. This post will focus on achieving agreed financial income targets and relevant KPIs in either Wales or the north of England and surrounding areas.
This role focuses on acquisition of new supporters and income, working alongside other members of the team whose primary focus is stewardship.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Managing and deliver fundraising campaigns and activities across a geographic area (Wales or North England) to achieve significant income growth in line with the fundraising strategy, and supporting other fundraising initiatives progressed by Action for Children.
- Securing support for the sports portfolio, encouraging the public to run, walk, and cycle for Action for Children.
- Securing support and introductions to potential funders and fundraisers i.e. local businesses, supporters, sports clubs, schools etc, and building and sustaining relationships.
- Securing and setting up 'Action Squads', volunteer led fundraising groups to successfully fundraise and raise awareness in your geographic area.
- Leading on a project area across the Community team for the whole of the UK, dependent on current need.
- Always demonstrating accountability to supporters and volunteers and operating with openness, honesty, transparency and consistent with all current Fundraising regulatory standards, data protection, VAT and Gift Aid legislation.
- Managing and delivering on set financial targets and outcomes.
- Monitoring and analyse financial income and expenditure, ensuring forecasted income has been received and banked.
Let's talk about you as Relationship Manager
- Demonstrable track record of continual achievement leading and delivering fundraising in a specific geographic area and for a variety of income streams.
- Skilled relationship builder, comfortable with approaching and conversing with a range of different people.
- Proven experience of networking and influencing to achieved desired outcomes.
- Ability to manage challenging situations and to ensure the delivery of events and fundraising activity in a safe and professional manner.
- Proven ability to project-manage a team to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
- Knowledge and understanding of tax efficient giving in the UK.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Closing Date: Thursday 26th June 2025.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams week commencing 7th July 2025.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Background:
Consumers International is the only global membership organisation bringing together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers.
We work with our members and partners, across national borders to address critical, systemic global issues that impact and involve consumers. Representing and empowering consumers, we are their voice in international policy-making forums and the global marketplace to shape a world where everyone has access to safe and sustainable products and services.
Working for Consumers International provides the opportunity to build solutions and partnerships to address the foremost marketplace issues and opportunities at global scale.
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is focused on generating and developing monthly management accounts information and providing insight and direction to the Director General and Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the ‘Head of Finance and Organisation Development’, the Management Accountant will play a key role across the business in improving data capture and managing reporting across the team. This role will be on a part time basis of 2 days a week.
This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and growing organisation to run the management reporting process and provide timely and accurate financial management information. Systems experience with ‘Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’ accounting package would be an added advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Preparing monthly management accounts, including comparatives to budgets, trends and forecasts
· Compiling Balance sheet reconciliations
· Preparing quarterly Project ‘Income and Expenditure’ reports for Project Managers
· Preparing interim/final financial Project reports for submission to Funders
· Preparing quarterly VAT returns
· Providing accurate and timely financial information to support the organisational financial strategy and decision-making process
· Ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported correctly
· Streamlining and improving accounting systems, controls and process environment
· Reviewing and updating current suite of organisational policies
· Preparing annual budget
· Preparing supporting schedules for Annual audit and working with external Accountants to assist in the preparation of annual financial statements
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Homebased with travel within West Midlands (mainly Wolverhampton and Telford)
Hours: 30hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year). The hours and days of coverage may be negotiable for the right candidate and experience.
Contract: Permanent
An ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.
Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.
Are you looking to join an exciting organisation that truly making a difference?
The Jon Egging Trust are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in the West Midlands. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, Midlands. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.
The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Wolverhampton and Telford. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.
Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
- Flexible working
- Enhanced annual leave
- Homeworking allowance
- Occupational pension scheme
- Occupational sickness scheme
- Special paid leave provision
- Enhanced family leave
Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Sunday 6th July 2025 at 23.30 hrs
Formal Interviews to be held via Teams plus an in-person session delivery at one of our partner schools in West Midlands week commencing 14th July 2025, location to be confirmed.
Please note:
Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.
To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.
On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.
Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.
The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.
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NACCOM is recruiting a new permanent External Affairs Manager to lead the work of our small but highly impactful External Affairs team.
About the role:
NACCOM is a national network of over 135 frontline organisations and charities across the UK, working together to end destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants who aren’t able to access public funds because of their immigration status.
We do this by campaigning collectively for a fairer, more humane immigration system that doesn’t leave people destitute, and by sharing our learning, innovation, and resources across our membership to increase the level of accommodation provision and support the network is able to provide.
Join our charity at a pivotal moment. As our External Affairs Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of a high-performing, fully remote team, ensuring that migrant homelessness and destitution is high on the agenda. You will lead and mentor a talented External Affairs team, amplifying NACCOM’s voice as the UK’s expert voice on how the asylum and immigration system drives homelessness and destitution.
With our 20th-anniversary milestone and a bold new organisational strategy on the horizon, you’ll seize fresh opportunities to deepen our influence. Working hand-in-hand with frontline members, people with lived experience, and high-profile partners, you will deliver sharp, evidence-led campaigns and projects that put migrant homelessness at the top of policy and media agendas.
A strong aptitude for communications and campaigns, and an understanding of how that works alongside policy and research to underpin the external affairs function, is vital.
This role is for a dynamic, collaborative advocate who is passionate about social justice. If you’re ready to turn insight into impact — shaping narratives, forging alliances, and driving systemic change—we’d love to welcome you to NACCOM.
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Key role information:
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours) or Part-Time (28 hours) per week
Salary: Starting salary £43,000 annual FTE (plus £4,000 London Weighting if applicable)
Leave: 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays (England and Wales) pro rata plus additional concessionary days off between Christmas and New Year
Pension:NACCOM will contribute 6% of your gross salary
Additional benefits: flexible working hours, wellbeing time, wellbeing practice and Calm App
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based plus travel - all in the UK (approx 5 days per month). Opportunity to work part-time in a members’ office or a co-working space.
Responsible to: Director
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Job purpose:
The External Affairs Manager will work closely with the Director and provide vital support to NACCOM and its members by:
- Ensuring the strategic planning, management and alignment of communications, policy, research, campaigns, and advocacy as part of the External Affairs function at NACCOM.
- Ensuring NACCOM’s external affairs functions feed from and into our network development work and our Community Ambassador / Research programme
- Growing and safeguarding NACCOM’s brand identity, integrity and strategic positioning across all our external channels, networks and audiences.
- Line-managing and supporting the Policy and Research Co-ordinator, Community Research Facilitator and part-time Communications Co-ordinator (currently covered by a freelancer) as well as managing any external consultants NACCOM works with across the External Affairs function.
- Along with the Director, acting as spokesperson for NACCOM.
- Overseeing the spend against budget for External Affairs-related work.
- Representing NACCOM at key, high-level meetings and coalitions, including with journalists, decision-makers and partners.
- Actively supporting a culture of collaboration, support and mutual respect at NACCOM and across the membership network.
For more information about the role, including person specification, please download the Job Description.
Recruitment timescales:
- Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 23.59: Deadline for applications
- Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July 2025: Stage one interviews held online as a Zoom call.
- Wednesday 30 July 2025: Stage two interviews with team, ideally in person but possibly online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Delivery Manager (East of England)
£40,000-£46,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits
Location – Home-based with regular travel across a designated region and to our offices as required
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
To help us with this important mission, we currently have vacancies for a Delivery Manager. As a Delivery Manager, you’ll be the key point of contact for the end-to-end delivery of capital grant projects across a defined geographical region. From initial project identification through to application and construction completion, you’ll work closely with community organisations, local authorities, and sporting bodies to shape inclusive, sustainable facilities that align with strategic priorities.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in grant or programme management, community engagement, and a passion for reducing inequalities through sport.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone.
The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong background in grant assessment or programme delivery, ideally within the sports or non-profit sector. You’ll have a solid understanding of inclusive project design and community engagement, with the ability to ensure underrepresented voices are embedded into project development. A keen eye for detail and strategic thinking are essential, particularly in assessing financial viability, reviewing business plans, and identifying risks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are a must, along with the ability to produce clear, insightful reports. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working collaboratively across teams. Proficiency in digital tools and systems, such as Microsoft 365 and grant management platforms, is important, and familiarity with sports facility development and the challenges facing grassroots sport would be a distinct advantage.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.
The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 09:00am
First-stage interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 15 July 2025
Second-stage interviews are scheduled for 22 July 2025 at our offices, Wembley Stadium.
Warm Welcome Partnerships Manager
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £38,584 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.8FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th July, 11:59pm
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.
First interviews: w/c 21st July 2025
Start Date: ASAP – this is a new post.
About the Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold ambition to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5300 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our 100% Pledge Campaign. and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are brilliant at engaging and mobilising a wide variety of organisations and individuals, and passionate for your input to shape work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, this could be the role for you.
To support the range and depth of partnerships we have and the potential we see, we are looking for a Partnerships Manager to work primarily on building partnerships with Local Authorities and public sector organisations, charities and social enterprises, faith-based and inclusion-focused organisations and other groups who might help us strategically grow and resource the Warm Welcome network across the UK (NB Corporate Partnerships are managed by our newly appointed Fundraising Lead for Corporates). The Partnerships Manager will also help develop our support for Warm Welcome Spaces, including overseeing our Champions Programme which offers more intense support and a Community of Practice to a smaller cohort of local groups.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on the variety of connecting with a huge range of people and who is organised and systematic while at the same time has room for creativity and innovation.
Joining during an exciting period of growth, you will be inheriting a hugely diverse and highly engaged coalition of Warm Welcome Partners who have supported the campaign and local Spaces over the last 2 and a half years. At the same time, there remains a huge untapped potential in terms of possible partners and relationships to be developed and you will be working together with the Campaign Director and team to strategically identify and develop these new connections.
At Warm Welcome, we value diversity and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Responsibilities
Building Partnerships
● Developing our Partnership Strategy to identify and engage the best potential partners to help us grow the network and reach our ambition of 100% of the population living within a 30-minute walk of a registered Warm Welcome Space. This will involve identifying and engaging partners in geographical ‘cold spots’ for the network (utilising our mapping tool developed with UCL), as well as forming partnerships to unlock new or under-represented types of Warm Welcome Spaces (e.g. Housing Association Community Spaces, cinemas, community spaces created by new housing developments etc).
● Leading the development of our Local Co-ordinators Cluster which brings together Local Authorities and others who are leading place-based networks of community spaces.
● Overseeing and developing the Champions Programme, providing more intensive support and connections to a smaller cohort of Warm Welcome Spaces.
Engagement and Inclusion
● Developing our Inclusion Strategy to identify and engage the best potential partners to diversify our Coalition and support local Spaces to become more accessible and inclusive.
● Working with the team to develop regular engagement activities for Warm Welcome Partners.
● Producing compelling communications (written and verbal) to promote the work of the Warm Welcome Campaign and grow the depth and breadth of partnerships - to include but not limited to partnership proposals, pitches and reports.
Good Practices, Standards and Systems
● Supporting, maintaining and developing existing partnerships and manage the systems (including CRM use) needed for excellent partnerships delivery, stewardship and development.
● Leading Warm Welcome Space good practice and driving up quality standards across the network, including through developing a Warm Welcome Awards programme.
● Promoting good practice in volunteering and supporting Spaces to maximise and grow volunteering opportunities.
● Working with the team and, using our new CRM, track, measure and analyse our partnerships delivery.
● Supporting the delivery of other Warm Welcome efforts, as appropriate
Reporting to the Campaign Operations Director, you will work closely with them and other Senior Directors to grow the range and impact of Warm Welcome partnerships. The role will also work closely with the Communications team and with our two Warm Welcome Co-ordinators who deliver our Champions programme and provide a direct link between the campaign and Warm Welcome Spaces.
Person specification
Building Partnerships
● Successful experience of securing, maintaining and developing highly impactful partnerships for charitable benefit with a wide range of different types of organisations.
● Experience of writing, creating inspiring and successful pitches, proposals and assets and verbal presentations.
● Experience of developing and delivering partnership-related strategies.
● Clear understanding of organisational motivations and dynamics related to partnerships and collaboration.
● Ability to network, finding and grabbing opportunities to make new connections and deepen existing ones.
Engagement and Inclusion
● Experience of developing impactful partnerships focused on inclusion.
● Ability to communicate across a range of mediums, to a range of audiences.
Good Practices, Standards and Systems
● A strong team player who is flexible, positive and responds with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a commitment to the organisation and team working.
● Understanding the value of accurate record keeping and the ability to create high functioning, accessible systems for the whole team’s use.
● Highly organised with ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are maximised.
● Competent with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
● Able to use a CRM for pipelines, relationship development, reporting and evaluation.
Working Arrangements
● Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both Warm Welcome Spaces and partners across the UK.
● This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
● All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
● You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting your Application
● We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Partnerships Manager role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
● We are happy to discuss and make any reasonable adjustments you might need at any stage of the recruitment process.
● To apply, send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which specifically addresses the requirements listed in the person specification, along with a CV, as we will use this to shortlist applications. Email these with ‘Application for Warm Welcome Partnerships Manager role’. Applications must be received by Sunday 6th July, 11:59pm.
● For more information, see our webite or find us on twitter at @goodfaith
The Good Faith Partnership – The Warm Welcome Campaign’s host Organisation
The Warm Welcome Campaign was incubated by and is hosted by the Good Faith Partnership. Founded in 2016, we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems by bringing together leaders and organisations from different sectors. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome Campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU.
We are relational, ambitious, curious and solution-focused. At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change.
Competencies and Behaviours in our Team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
We are looking for people who are:
● Exceptional with people and committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
● Collaborative, ambitious and inclusive, aligning with our core values
● Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation to build a vision from scratch
● Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
● Skilled at working in a complex environment with cross cultural, interfaith and political partners
● Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
● Organised with effective time management skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you thrive on building relationships, managing contracts, and supporting local innovation? Join Shelter Scotland as our Partnerships Coordinator and help shape the future of empty homes work in local authorities across the country. As part of the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP), you’ll support councils funded to support their work in bringing empty homes back into use at scale, ensuring projects are well managed and key milestones met.
About the role
This role is an integral part of the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) team. The key responsibility will be to manage contracts and relationships across the councils that have received funding for additional Empty Homes Officers (EHOs) to bring empty homes back into use at scale. You will work closely with the existing Partnership Officer role that focuses on providing support to the existing network of EHOs.
Role specifics
As Partnerships Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in managing new contracts with councils, meeting with key stakeholders to agree terms and supporting the development of detailed project plans with clear milestones. You’ll chair regular advisory group meetings to monitor progress, identify and address any emerging issues, and work collaboratively with councils to find solutions. Promoting the role and impact of Empty Homes Officers will be central to your work, as will providing hands-on support through best practice sessions and tailored training, developed in partnership with the SEHP team.
To succeed, you’ll need strong experience in stakeholder and project management, confidence in delivering CPD and training, and the ability to build productive, trusted relationships. A proactive, solutions-focused approach is essential, as is a solid understanding of Scotland’s housing policy landscape—experience with empty homes work or local authority systems will be a distinct advantage.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership Team are made up of 10 staff members. Led by our National Manager, we have a Communications, Policy and Projects branch of the team. This role falls within the Projects team.
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership is funded by the Scottish Government and works to four overarching outcomes to bring privately owned empty homes back into use:
- Strategy: A strategic approach to bringing empty homes back into use is adopted across the country, enabling better targeting of resources and tracking of progress to bring more empty homes back into use.
- Capacity: Local authorities, and other organisations with a focus on housing delivery, are able to evidence the benefits of employing dedicated empty homes officers.
- Skills Empty homes officers undertake continuous professional development, and new officers receive consistent training to ensure they are fully equipped to undertake the role, leading to improved delivery.
- Advice: More empty homes are delivered back into use through clear, consistent advice and support to empty homeowners and anyone else impacted by empty homes.
About Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland is Scotland’s national housing and homelessness charity. Our vision is of a home for everyone in Scotland. For over 50 years, the way we drive change has remained the same. We advise and support people in housing need today and use the insight we gain to inform our campaigns to change tomorrow. We also raise professional standards for those working in Scotland’s housing and homelessness sector by offering a broad range of training courses.
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday thousands of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent.
We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter Scotland is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter Scotland does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Pathfinders is a user-led charity run by and for people living with muscle-weakening conditions. We support disabled people and those who employ personal assistants (PAs) through peer support, information, training, and advocacy. We believe in the power of lived experience and centre disabled voices in everything we do.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of an exciting new learning and development project for individual employers and personal assistants. The project will support people who employ PAs through direct payments and their PAs to develop the knowledge and skills they need through videos, peer-led training, discussion sessions, and case studies.
You will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of the project, ensuring activities run smoothly, are well-attended, and meet the needs of learners. You’ll work closely with people with lived experience of employing PAs, guest speakers, partner organisations, and the wider Pathfinders team to deliver high-quality, accessible training and resources.
We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of employing PAs, or who have supported others to do so.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate the delivery of the training project, including scheduling and facilitating sessions, managing communications, and tracking progress against objectives.
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Work with Pathfinders staff, guest speakers and people with lived experience to produce a series of bite-sized training videos for PAs and employers.
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Organise and support delivery of:
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Fortnightly peer-learning sessions for PA employers
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Monthly case study sessions for PAs
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Monthly “Train the Trainer” classes for employers
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Engage and support participants, including managing bookings, sending reminders, and providing follow-up information.
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Promote the project in collaboration with our communications team and external partners, including disability charities, PA networks, and local authorities.
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Gather feedback, measure impact and contribute to reporting for the funder.
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Support participants to access additional training opportunities (e.g. SfC resources, the Individual Employer Fund, local training).
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Ensure accessibility and inclusion are embedded in all activities.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
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Excellent communication and people skills – confident talking to diverse audiences including disabled people, PAs, professionals and partner organisations
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A clear understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of employing personal assistants
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Good digital skills and confidence using online platforms like Zoom, Google Drive, Microsoft Office and social media
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Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
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Committed to inclusion, accessibility and user-led values
Desirable:
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Lived experience of employing PAs or supporting someone who does
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Experience creating or coordinating learning content or training sessions
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Experience working in the disability, health or social care sector
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Knowledge of direct payments and personalisation in adult social care
Timeline:
We are expecting funding for this role to be confirmed on 30 June and if this is confirmed, we are hoping to get started as soon as possible. The closing date for this role is therefore 30th of June, with interviews to be held between 1st-6th July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth Engagement Manager Edinburgh 21hrs V547
Reference Number: V547
Job Title: Youth Engagement Manager
Location: St Thomas of Aquins RC High cxhool Edinburgh
Contract Type: Fixed Term – August 2025- June 2026
Hours: 21 hours
Salary: £15,375 (FTE £25,625)
DBS/PVG: PVG
Job Family: 4
Start Date: Aug 2025
Interview Dates: tbc
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
At Volunteering Matters, we believe in the power of volunteering to bring people together and build stronger, more connected communities across the UK.
Whether it's tackling loneliness, boosting wellbeing, building confidence, or empowering young people to lead change—we’re here to help everyone thrive.
We’re a people-led, impact-driven national charity, rooted in local communities across five UK regions. Our Employee Volunteering Team also brings over 25 years’ experience in helping businesses make a real difference.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Role Purpose
Brighter futures works with pupils (aged 13-18), we offer disadvantaged pupils struggling to engage with the regular school curriculum the opportunity to undertake a volunteering placement as well as the option of having a mentor. We support and empower pupils to gain skills and confidence in a new environment within the wider community, promoting a sense of belonging, whilst extending horizons and aspirations.
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and compassionate Youth Engagement Manager to join our team in Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. This role will be working in partnership with St Thomas of Aquins R.C High School, the member of staff will be expected to work within the school.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
· To build relationships with secondary school pupils, particularly those on flexible timetables, who have complex and challenging barriers, acting in a non-judgemental way to support them through their Brighter Futures journey
· Consistently role modelling and displaying Volunteering Matters organisational values
· Deliver and develop the Brighter Futures Schools programme within in St Thomas of Aquins R.C High School, meeting ambitious targets and milestones, ensuring all young people engaged achieve positive outcome.
· Provide pre and post volunteering practical and emotional support to each pupil, helping to build their confidence and identify achievable goals as well support the pupil to complete awards and qualifications linked to their volunteering.
· Engaging with current charity partners, not for profit organisations and social enterprises and developing new ones in line with our Best Practice for under 18’s volunteering.
· Develop diverse, high quality and bespoke volunteer placements with third sector partners that reflect the needs and interests of pupils.
· Effective recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing support of a diverse pool of talented and dedicated volunteer mentors from a wide cross-section of the community
· To maintain Volunteering Matters standards around quality and effective Volunteer Management
· To manage all elements of a young person’s experience, from referral to completion of their journey, including managing the match with their mentor.
· To manage the risk assessment, safeguarding, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate
· Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information is collected and that Brighter Futures meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.
· Administration tasks including maintaining effective and accessible records, the use of Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and other software such as Canva (use to develop relevant promotional material and information)
· To work with the wider school to help develop our Volunteer Champions program with S5-S6 pupils, as well as promoting Youth Social Action within the school
· 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.
Skills / Knowledge Required
· Excellent knowledge & understanding of the life challenges and issues that young people face in Scottish society including an understanding of “The Promise” as well as understanding of trauma informed practice.
· An understanding of the Secondary education system in Scotland.
· An understanding of how to assess the needs of an individual using a person-centred approach
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being able to have strategic conversations with partners and stakeholders one minute, and talk to an anxious or unsure young people the next
· Excellent people skills with the ability to build professional, long-term relationships with various stakeholders, to influence and motivate others
· Excellent organisational skills including strong attention to detail, the ability to manage a busy workload, and prioritise effectively
· Excellent IT skills including the use of Office 365, Microsoft Teams and other software packages
· A creative approach to problem solving, an ability to work independently and use own initiative
· Ability to think on your feet, act quickly and respond to situations as well as demonstrate common sense and initiative
· The post holder should be non-judgemental, competent, conscientious and self-aware.
Experience Required
· Experience working directly with young people, specifically those that have barriers or who face life challenges.
· Experience of working within a school or in partnership with one.
· Experience in all aspects of effective Volunteer Management (recruitment, training, support)
· Experience developing strong working relationships, with a range of internal and external stakeholders
· Experience of project management, achieving goals, managing a busy workload and working to deadlines
· Experience of measuring the impact of mentoring/volunteering, and understanding the results
· Understanding of and full commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Qualifications Required
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.
Location: A large part of your working week will be based at St Thomas of Aquins R.C High School or visiting our charity partner sites across the city. During school holidays you will have the opportunity to work from home. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
PVG
This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme. We will support you to become a PVG member if you are not already. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.
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.
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.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
Are you passionate about using data to create change for children and young people in education? We are looking for a Data and Insights Manager to lead the ongoing development of our Salesforce CRM and help us make the most of our data to achieve our charity mission.
At Action Tutoring, data is central to everything we do. With an evidence-based culture and impact at the centre of our strategy, gathering and analysing high-quality data is a key priority.
Our highly customised Salesforce database supports every aspect of our work—capturing and managing data from volunteers, pupils, schools, and tutoring sessions. As Data and Insights Manager, you will make sure our system remains fit for purpose and help turn data into meaningful insights that can inform decision-making.
Duties and responsibilities
Salesforce and systems development
- Collaborate with external Salesforce development consultants to continue building our system capabilities and design.
- Design and oversee the collection of stakeholder, tutoring delivery, quality assurance and evaluation data, working with colleagues to ensure data is collected in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
Team leadership and support
- Line manage the Data Lead, ensuring their work is of high quality and they have clear development objectives.
- Plan and oversee training and support for the whole organisation on the effective use of Salesforce, developing their understanding of the purpose and value of data.
Data insights
- Support the Head of Impact and Quality to generate insights from data to inform evidence-based decision-making across departments, including through dashboards.
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Data governance
- Champion data security and GDPR compliance across the organisation, including contributing to the upkeep of privacy notices, responding to queries, and facilitating stakeholder GDPR rights.
- Any other reasonable tasks as per the request of the CEO.
About you (person specification)
Qualifications criteria:
- Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Two or more years experience with Salesforce administration.
- Experience working with complex datasets in Excel (including data cleaning in preparation for import, export or analysis).
- Experience analysing and visualising quantitative data.
- Good understanding of GDPR compliance and processes.
- Able to design new processes that are scalable, impactful and user-focused.
- Experience managing projects effectively.
- Confident in communicating change to stakeholders at all levels.
- Creative and inquisitive about how technology and automation can improve efficiency.
- Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Salesforce Administrator Certification (or on track to complete within the next six months).
- Line management experience.
- Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience using coding languages R, Python or SQL for data cleaning or analysis.
- Experience working in the charity or NGO sector.
Reports to: Head of Impact and Quality
Place of work: Flexible/hybrid. The candidate can be based anywhere in England. Our London office address is: 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH
Contract and hours: Permanent, full time contract (37.5 hours)
We offer flexible hours 9.30-4pm as core hours.
Application deadline: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Interviews: Tuesday, July 22nd – Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Ideal start date: Monday, August 18th, 2025 (though we are flexible for the right candidate)
DBS requirement: All Action Tutoring staff must have an enhanced DBS check suitable for the child workforce.
If you don’t already have one, we’ll process one for you. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear in a DBS check, please notify us when you apply.
For more information on the role and information about Action Tutoring, please see the attached job pack.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.

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