Project manager jobs
We are offering a unique opportunity to play a central role in ensuring the effective delivery, administration and financial management of Fauna & Flora’s project ‘Securing fair and equitable foreign fishing access arrangements’. This project aims to address the impacts of distant water fleets in West Africa and empower communities and governments to secure sustainable, inclusive, and transparent fisheries management that supports food security, nutrition, and livelihoods in the region.
In this position, you will support the smooth implementation of project activities by maintaining compliance with internal policies and donor requirements, coordinating routine financial processes, monitoring expenditure and budgets, overseeing partner financial reporting, and helping to ensure that project plans, documentation and reporting are delivered to high standards.
Working closely with the Technical Specialist, Fisheries, you will support project cycle management, contribute to monitoring and evaluation, provide fisheries-related technical input where needed, and help translate project findings into clear and accessible reports, communications and knowledge products. You will also collaborate with project staff, partners and funders to ensure strong working relationships and effective delivery of agreed activities, including supporting sub-grant agreements and compliance with donor regulations.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with proven experience in project financial administration, donor compliance and stakeholder coordination, ideally within conservation, development or fisheries contexts. You will have the ability to work constructively across diverse teams and partnerships and collaborate effectively with technical teams and partners while supporting fisheries-related research and communications.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 9th December 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 15th December 2025
Are you passionate about driving change and transformation in a dynamic organisation?
Dogs Trust is looking for a Head of Business Change to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive change management framework. You will coach and develop your team to support senior leaders and department heads in driving transformation, improving operational efficiency, and helping the charity achieve its long-term strategic goals.
What does this role do?
As Head of Business Change, you will:
- Lead, manage, and coach the managers in your team, building a high-performing team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the charity.
- Champion change across the organisation, ensuring staff are engaged, aligned, and supported through transformation initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Change Management Framework to provide a clear, structured view of all organisational change and guide teams through transitions.
- Oversee change initiatives, working with leaders and project teams to assess impact, implement solutions, track progress, and measure success.
- Support business improvement and long-term planning, using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma to optimise processes, drive efficiency, and enable sustainable improvements.
First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 10th December 2025, and will take place on Teams. Second stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 16th December at our London office.
Could this be you?
You will have senior-level experience in change management, business transformation, or project management, ideally in the charity, public, or non-profit sector. You will be a strong leader, able to influence and engage teams, and have a proven track record of implementing successful change strategies and frameworks. You will be analytical, a skilled problem-solver, and an excellent communicator, able to work with senior stakeholders and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Reports to: Clinical Audit Project Manager
Directorate: Practice & Quality
Salary range:£ 26,521 - £33,456 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (hybrid working)
Contract: Fixed Term, full-time until 30th September 2027
Job Purpose
The Clinical Audit Project Administrator plays a key role in supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of BSR’s national clinical audit, the National Early Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases Audit (NEIAA). Working within the Practice and Quality directorate, this role supports effective project coordination, data management, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery of audit outputs.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Audit Project Manager and the Head of Policy to ensure the audit runs efficiently and delivers value to clinicians and patients, and support wider BSR quality improvement objectives.
Main Responsibilties
Project Coordination and Administration
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Project Manager, including setting up and maintaining project processes and systems.
- Coordinate the smooth running of NEIAA activities, assisting with delivery of project plans and timelines.
- Manage the NEIAA mailbox as the first point of contact, ensuring timely, professional responses to enquiries.
- Support the preparation and delivery of audit documentation, reports, and updates.
Governance and Meeting Support
- Coordinate governance group, working group, and stakeholder meetings.
- Prepare agendas, meeting papers, and supporting documentation.
- Take accurate minutes, track actions, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Stakeholder and Provider Engagement
- Support engagement with clinicians, Trusts and Health Boards to encourage participation in NEIAA.
- Build positive working relationships with key contacts by providing clear, helpful, and timely communication.
- Assist with the development of communications and engagement materials, including content for the Annual Report.
Data and Information Governance Support
- Support project documentation, data handling processes, and dissemination of performance outputs.
- Ensure high standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with information governance procedures across all aspects of data handling and storage.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable administrative experience gained through work, study, or other relevant settings
- Experience of working constructively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience supporting project teams, including producing accurate minutes and tracking follow-up actions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and clearly
- High level of accuracy, diligence, and attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage workload without close supervision
- Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute collaboratively as part of a team
- A professional, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting project delivery and administrative systems
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a new vacancy for an HR Operations Coordinator in the Strategy, Finance and Operations team, reporting to the Head of People. The person will be supporting HR and People related operational activities by delivering excellent support through strong relationships across the organisation.The salary is £13,780 per year (18.75 paid contractual hours per week). This is £27,560 pro-rated.
Role responsibilities (not an exhaustive list, there may be reasonable changes over time)
Operations – People and General:
- Promptly responding and resolving colleague queries from across the organisation
- Maintaining the BambooHR system to ensure People records are accurate and secure. Training will be provided.
- Arranging bookings for Town Halls / Engagement events, organising the meeting agendas and catering bookings where relevant.
- Updating HR information system Guidance documents, creating new versions, and ensuring managers are fully trained on people management responsibilities.
- Update employment policies with guidance from the Head of People, manage the administration of benefits and recognition awards
- Manage the recruitment administration using the Bamboo software and providing proactive updates to hiring managers.
- Managing the Onboarding and Offboarding processes using the BambooHR system, including the Employment references, conducting Right to Work and DBS checks.
- Preparing and issuing employment contracts, ensuring compliance with employment legislation
- Manage the induction process and arranging induction meetings for new joiners, communicating proactively with hiring managers.
- Coordinate and participate in the virtual phone rota and handle correspondence in a a professional manner.This includes overseeing successful handover between rota team members.
- Supporting the Chief Operations Officer in ensuring the charity meets Health and Safety and legal requirements
- Manage staff IT related activities (Microsoft 365), for example during staff onboarding and offboarding (with support from IT service provider)
- Support other operational activities as required
Person specification
Essential:
- Analytical and systematic problem-solving attributes
- Passionate about technology and using it to develop efficiencies
- Previous HR Administrator experience
- Collaborative approach to business partnering and teamwork across Departments
- Flexible approach to work and solution oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative skills and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Able to handle sensitive and private information confidentially and professionally
- Proficient in using Microsoft 365 applications effectively, incl. Sharepoint, data analysis, presentations, and numeracy skills
- Proactive and supportive team player and willingness to learn
- A commitment to the mission and values of The Access Project
Desirable:
Experience of HR information systems
Project management experience
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days.
- PerkBox – online shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Cyclescheme loans
- 2 paid Volunteering Days
- 1 paid Wellbeing Day
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Staff Mentoring scheme
- The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
We support young people from under-resourced backgrounds to raise their aspirations, access top universities and achieve social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £37,280 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £39,862 via the length of service) per annum pro rata plus Inner London Weighting £4,324 if living in London pro rata per annum.
Contract: Fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026 with the possibility of further funding.
Hours: Part-time 24.5 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: London Office. The role is primarily focused on Greater London; therefore, regular travel within London is required. You will also be required to travel across the UK on occasion. We will consider UK-based hybrid working options.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
- Strong knowledge, understanding, and experience of those communities affected by the Windrush scandal particularly in Greater London.
- Advancing anti-racist practices, with a deep understanding of the racialisation of UK immigration policies and their impact on communities.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- Strong facilitation and partnership skills, to build effective networks and engage with new and emerging communities.
- Established coproduction and participatory research skills, including experience of developing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks that capture impact.
- Understanding of the legal advice needs and experiences of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. This includes knowledge of when advice requires regulation, the Immigration Advice Authority's (IAA) regulatory scheme and the experiences of organisations registering with the IAA.
- Excellent project and event management skills, including experience of facilitating sessions related to themes such as anti-racism, shifting removing barriers to power, access to immigration advice and / or involving experts by experience.
- Experience of either applying for/ issuing, grants / funding, managing small grants (either as grant holder or a grant maker) and ensuring grant monitoring and evaluation is submitted to meet the grant conditions.
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrating the ability to create accurate and compelling verbal and written content. This includes experience of creating impactful blogs, social media posts, presentations and reports in English, adapting to different audiences, including people with lived experience and funders.
- Plan and manage own workload, as well as an open and reflective attitude to own work and experience.
- Confident in Information Technology to the required standard and willingness to learn new technology.
We want to make sure that we reach to as many potential candidates as possible and that we make the process accessible so we will be running an information session where interested people can come and find out more about the role, the work of the GPP team and the application process.
For the online Information Session via Zoom, please register in advance via the links below:
Information Session date: 27 November 2025 from 9 – 10 am
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nc6yQ9GZRRaczl3T-WnJ8g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on 3rd December 2025
Interviews: 17th December 2025 (on Zoom)
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.
You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education
We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.
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About GISF
The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is a member-led NGO network working to strengthen security risk management across the humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. With over 140 member organisations, GISF provides resources, convening spaces, and expertise to help keep aid workers safe.
The NGO security sector is fast-moving and globally connected. This role offers a chance to work at the heart of major sector events, engage with leading NGOs, UN agencies, donors, and private sector partners, and contribute to shaping the future of aid worker safety. Occasional travel provides opportunities to attend conferences, support key forums, and meet members across regions.
About the role
GISF is seeking a highly capable professional with strong project management skills, excellent stakeholder engagement experience, and the ability to work independently at pace.
The post-holder will play a pivotal role in delivering GISF’s sector-leading events, ensuring a healthy and active membership network, and driving engagement with the commercial sector. As an outward-facing role with broad engagement responsibilities, we are looking for a confident communicator, a natural relationship-builder, and someone with an organised approach to managing multiple priorities.
Key responsibilities
Member & External Engagement
- Project manage GISF’s annual member forum, ensuring coordination of all contributing staff, guest speakers, contractors, and suppliers.
- Oversee the delivery of GISF’s flagship conference convening NGOs, UN agencies, donors and private sector partners.
- Lead the delivery of additional engagements, including GISF’s programme at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week annually in Geneva, high-level roundtables with donors and states, webinars, and more.
- Represent GISF at sector events with professionalism.
- Contribute to GISF’s influencing work and policy level engagements, working closely with the Head of Policy and Engagement on advocacy efforts, policy messaging, and strategic outreach.
Membership administration
- Proactive scoping of new members and engage with interested prospective members on application process.
- Manage the full membership application pipeline, including due diligence and coordination with the GISF Steering Group to approve new members.
- Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Officer to onboard new members, ensuring they are set up across all relevant systems.
- Track, update, and report on member engagement using Salesforce.
Commercial engagement
- Lead on immediate sponsorship efforts for the 2026 Global Conference, including identifying prospective sponsors, developing tailored sponsorship materials, coordinating follow-up, and ensuring sponsor visibility requirements are integrated into conference planning.
- Support GISF’s wider commercial partnership programme by identifying and nurturing new leads through structured outreach and consistent relationship management.
- Coordinate closely with the Executive Director on sponsor meetings and pitches.
- Maintain accurate tracking of leads and progress on Salesforce.
- Document lessons learned, refine outreach processes, and contribute to the development of a partnership strategy and workflow.
Please refer to the attached document for the full person description.
What we offer
- 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Employer Pension contributions
- A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training
How to apply
Application is by submission of a CV and cover letter, contact details can be found in the attached document.
The cover letter should be no more than two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with GISF and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing date: 22 December 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Interviews: Week of 5th January 2026 onwards
This post is UK-based. Candidates will need to show evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK. Further information will be provided when an offer of employment is made.
The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is a member-led NGO forum that drives change through our global network of over 130 member organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Bradford, Hybrid with travel to other sites as required.
Salary: £32,755 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We’re on a journey of transformation. We’re finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We’re innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.
We’re a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We’re building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us.
If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.
About the role
Are you passionate about planning, governance, and driving change?
It’s an exciting time to join Accent and be part of our growing Transformation team. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment where you can truly make your mark - right at the centre of initiatives that improve how we work for our colleagues and customers. As a PMO Coordinator, you’ll be the engine behind planning and governance excellence, enabling consistent portfolio governance, demand management, and portfolio reporting. Your support will drive continuous improvement in PMO processes and decision-making, helping us deliver smarter, faster, and better.
What you’ll do
• Coordinate portfolio planning activities, ensuring projects and initiatives are prioritised, aligned with strategic objectives, and resources are allocated effectively.
• Lead governance forums, including stage-gate reviews - capturing progress, risks, and actions to keep delivery on course.
• Maintain and update the Portfolio Dependency Log, providing visibility of interdependencies and potential impacts.
• Support the PMO in collecting resource forecast data from all projects and consolidating into a clear portfolio view.
• Act as a champion of change, influencing adoption of new processes, tools, and mindsets across the business.
• Use strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to bring diverse teams on the journey and embed data-driven decision-making.
About you
• Foundation-level Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM, PFQ) or equivalent experience
• Previous relevant experience in portfolio/PMO coordination
• Good understanding of project management methodologies and governance processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple portfolio workstreams in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate portfolio planning activities, ensuring projects and initiatives are prioritised, aligned with strategic objectives, and resources are allocated effectively.
• Strong influencing skills to bring stakeholders on the journey and embed data-driven decision-making.
• Champion of change – able to influence adoption of new processes, tools, and mindsets across the business.
• Clear and effective communication skills, able to convey information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable preparing and presenting updates to colleagues at various levels.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Experience using portfolio or project management tools (e.g., Outlook, Sharepoint, MS Teams, MS Project, JIRA, Power BI, or similar).
A place to build a future
We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - a cash health plan, access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.
And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
You may have experience of the following: Portfolio Coordinator, PMO Coordinator, Project Management Office Coordinator, Portfolio Management, Programme Support Officer, Project Support Officer, Transformation PMO, Governance Coordinator, Change Coordinator, PMO Analyst, etc.
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Ready to lead a high-performing CRO team and transform digital experiences for millions of customers and supporters?
We’re looking for a Digital CRO Manager to lead the development and delivery of our experimentation programme, driving measurable impact and embedding data-driven decision-making at every level.
About the Role
As our Digital CRO Manager, you’ll lead a high-impact experimentation programme, guiding your team to design and deliver A/B and multivariate tests, driving personalisation, and shaping optimisation strategy across the organisation. Beyond running experiments, you’ll design and develop best-practice frameworks, processes, and workflows to make testing scalable and efficient.
This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll manage and develop a talented team, influence senior stakeholders, and embed a culture of data-driven decision-making. Working at the heart of BHF’s digital transformation, you’ll collaborate with the CRO & Analytics Lead, UX/UI designers, analysts, developers and content specialists to turn insight into action and deliver measurable results that improve customer & supporter experiences at scale.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor CRO Specialists and Developers, building a high-performing team.
- Lead the development and delivery of a strategic experimentation roadmap, prioritising A/B tests and personalisation initiatives.
- Ensure governance and quality control over experiments and the experimentation process, keeping errors to a minimum.
- Translate CRO strategy into action, aligning with business goals and communicating priorities cross-functionally.
- Working across UX/UI, analytics, product and marketing teams, lead your team to collaboratively generate ideas for impactful experiments.
- Share insights to support Content and UX teams on how best to structure content and design for conversion.
- Report to the wider business on experimentation performance.
- Champion best practice and innovation, embedding tools like Jira and driving continuous improvement and data-led decision-making.
You’ll help shape the future of experimentation, personalisation, and customer journey optimisation making a tangible difference to our customer and supporters.
About You
- Extensive experience managing CRO activity for medium to large businesses.
- Extensive experience running and scaling CRO programmes that deliver revenue impact (A/B testing, experiment design, and personalisation).
- Confident user of GA4, with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to use data and testing to influence product decisions.
- Extensive experience using testing tools and maintaining quality control in experimentation.
- Strong understanding of using custom CSS/JavaScript for tests, and familiarity with tools like Figma, ContentSquare, Mouseflow.
- Proven leadership experience, including line management and coaching high-performing CRO teams.
- Experience in enterprise-level digital environments, embedding scalable processes and frameworks for optimisation.
Digital team
At the British Heart Foundation (BHF), We’re transforming how we work digitally using experimentation to unlock new opportunities for growth. We’re investing in new technology, evolving our ways of working, and building a team of brilliant specialist digital minds.
Working arrangements
We are looking for someone start in this role in Jan 2026 however this negotiable.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Engagement Manager
Reference Number: V563
Location: Aberdeenshire
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – March 2026
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,625
DBS/PVG: PVG
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Project Manager
Closing date: 8th December 2025
We welcome applications from everyone, but please note that if we receive an extremely large number of responses, we may close this advert early to fully consider applications. We encourage you to apply promptly so you don’t miss the opportunity to join our community.
Interview Date/s: TBC
Anticipated start date: TBC
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
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.
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Aberdeenshire. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.
As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers preventing them from securing a positive pathway. The role will include identifying barriers and helping to build the tools needed to remove them. Supporting with pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area.
You will identify, develop, and manage partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across Aberdeenshire, building an effective presence within the third sector locally. You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with charity partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of those we support. You will also support the creation of strong referral pathways into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision. As part of the All-in-Aberdeenshire consortium you will be a positive bridge to support people into positive destinations such as employment, training or further education.
Key Duties Responsibilities
· To engage directly with people 16+ to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each person and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering.
· To support on a 1:1 basis, in person or digitally with the volunteer to create an action plan in line with the All in Aberdeenshire outcomes.
· To work in partnership with All-in-Aberdeenshire consortium to achieve outcomes and secure individuals positive destinations such as employment, education and training.
· To develop and maintain good relationships with referral partners such as The Council, DWP, SDS etc to ensure a steady stream of referrals are received.
· To Liaise with referral sources, regarding new and existing referrals.
· To identify, create and develop relationships with new charity partners or agencies to provide bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities. These opportunities will help the individuals supported to gain experience, confidence and support them on route to a positive destination.
· To manage the risk assessment, quality assurance, and audit processes as appropriate.
· Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation of information and data is collected and that the project meets its agreed targets, reporting format and schedule. Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders.
· To ensure all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements and systems.
· Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters across Aberdeenshire.
· Contribute to the wider Volunteering Matters staff teams, upholding our values at all times.
Skills
· A sound and comprehensive understanding of the particular challenges and barriers that people in Aberdeenshire face with moving into a positive destination of volunteering, employment, training and further education.
· Understanding of how to assess the needs of an individual using a person-centered approach.
· Excellent organisational and IT skills.
· Excellent people skills with the ability to build professional, long-term relationships with others.
· Beneficiary-focused, and adaptable – able to go from strategic conversations with key partners to chatting with a nervous potential individual.
· Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise accordingly.
· Strong attention to detail and a willingness to accurately record all interactions.
· Creating, coordinating and supporting proper reporting channels around contract compliance
· Experience of project management and working to deadlines.
Experience Required
· Example - Significant experience working directly with people, particularly those who face challenges and barriers.
· Demonstratable relationship management experience with a wide range of stakeholders.
· Experience in using a CRM (customer relationship management) system
· Experience of project management, achieving high targets and working to strict deadlines.
· Experience of working in a remote setting as well as working within a team
· Proven ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we 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 Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
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.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing 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 six 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.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.



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This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering a full calendar of educational events for a thriving community of Intensive Care professionals. Working at the heart of the Society, you’ll collaborate with passionate clinicians, educators, and partners to bring high-quality learning experiences to practice, from virtual Study Days and webinars to our flagship State of the Art Congress, which attracts over 1,500 delegates each year. If you’re a highly organised project manager who takes pride in creating impactful events that advance professional practice, this role is for you!
The Intensive Care Society (ICS) is the heart of the UK’s intensive care community, bringing together doctors, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who dedicate themselves to saving and transforming lives. Our mission is to foster groundbreaking research, elevate care standards, and deliver the best outcomes for patients and their families.
To apply: please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) outlining how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
- Closing date: applications must be received by 9am on Monday 8 December.
- Interviews: scheduled to take place on Friday 12 December.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
- Hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office in London.
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As our Manager, Global Sub-Grant Programme, you will manage and coordinate all aspects of Chapter Zero Alliance’s sub-granting operations and partner* relationships across our global network of Chapters. The role ensures effective fund disbursement, compliance with due diligence and contractual requirements, and strong partner relationships that support the charity’s mission to embed climate governance into boardroom decision-making.
* The term “partner” throughout refers to our network of Chapters who will be sub-grantees in the majority of cases. However, the term may also include knowledge, or other partner organisations.
Organisation: Chapter Zero Alliance
Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office
Reporting to: Associate Director of Strategy and Governance
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Travel: Business travel from time to time, as needed
Salary and Benefits
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Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
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Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown
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Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
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Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
About Us
Chapter Zero Alliance is a charity undergoing an exciting period of growth. We support a unique, high-impact network of Chapters active in over 70 countries worldwide engaging board directors on climate and nature issues. We are making a measurable difference by creating a safe and supportive environment for peer dialogue and working with our founding partners at the University of Cambridge and the World Economic Forum and our broader partner network. Click here for more information about our work. We are the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance.
Key Responsibilities
Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management
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Manage the full lifecycle of sub-grants, from the ‘request for proposal’ stage through to Chapter, or partner selection and contracting, reporting and closure.
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Maintain oversight of all sub-granting timelines, documentation, and deliverables.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies and funder requirements throughout the sub-granting cycle.
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Provide administrative and logistical support for the sub-granting process, including database and document management.
Chapter and Partner Due Diligence, Contracting
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Lead and coordinate Chapter or sub-grant partner due diligence assessments in line with organisational standards.
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Support risk mitigation planning and maintain up-to-date due diligence records.
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Prepare and process partner contracts (sub-grant agreements) and amendments, timely signatures and filing.
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Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations.
Chapter and Partner Reporting and Oversight
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Monitor sub-grantee narrative and financial reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate and compliant.
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Review reports (budgets, deliverables, and impact metrics) and coordinate internal validation processes with all relevant teams.
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Support partners to strengthen their reporting capacity and understanding of grant requirements.
Partner Capacity Development
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Support the design and implementation of partner capacity development plans.
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Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and follow-up actions with partners.
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Track progress of capacity development activities and report outcomes to management.
Coordination and Communication
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Serve as the key liaison regarding sub-granting between partners and internal teams (Finance, Fundraising, Chapter Engagement, and Senior Leadership).
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Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders.
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Participate in cross-departmental coordination meetings to ensure alignment between partnership and programme delivery.
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Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement of partnership systems and tools.
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Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed.
Advisory and Strategic Support
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Advise on new sub-granting opportunities and partnership models to strengthen programme impact and reach.
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Support the development of partnership policies, tools, and templates.
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Provide analysis and insights on partner performance, risks, and opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
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Significant experience in partnership management, grant administration, or programme coordination within the NGO or international development sector.
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Demonstrable experience in managing sub-granting processes and partner relationships.
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Strong understanding of UK charity regulations, including fundraising standards and data protection.
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Knowledge of due diligence, risk assessment, and donor compliance requirements.
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Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners.
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Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions.
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A credible and confident communicator.
Desirable
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Experience in capacity development, training, or partner support functions.
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Familiarity with institutional donor requirements (e.g., FCDO, EU, USAID, etc.)
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Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting.
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Knowledge of CRM/project management/grant management systems.
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Understanding and passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors.
Core Competencies
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Project management, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
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Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.
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Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style.
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Commitment to the organisation’s mission, values, and partnership principles.
The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office working arrangements.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Interviews will be held during December and January.
In your cover letter, tell us how your skills and experience match the Essential Qualifications and Experience in the job description.
Our mission is to mobilise boards to accelerate the transition to net zero and build climate resilience.
Location – Based at Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, 446 Fulham Road, London SW6 1DT, with occasional travel to other Stoll Foundation sites, London-based museums and national archives.
Background
The Stoll Foundation is the leading provider of housing and support services to vulnerable veterans. Founded in 1916 by theatre impresario Sir Oswald Stoll to house severely disabled WWI veterans, The Stoll Foundation has provided a sanctuary to help veterans rebuild their lives for over one hundred years.
As The Stoll Foundation enters a new chapter, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Heritage Project Officer to join our team and oversee the day-to-day delivery of a 2.5-year heritage project. Veterans’ Voices: 100 Years of Housing Heroes is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to launch an ambitious project exploring the rich history of The Stoll Foundation while engaging our residents through workshops and events and building lasting ties with the local community.
Veterans’ Voices: 100 Years of Housing Heroes
The Heritage Project is a direct response to the sale of our main site, the historic Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, which will be handed over to our neighbours Chelsea FC in 2027. While residents of the Mansions will move to nearby, higher-quality accommodation in the new build development of King’s Road Park, aspects of our heritage including the Mansions themselves, our on-site archives and the memories and stories of our residents are at risk.
From late 2025 until early 2028, the Heritage Project Officer will deliver a series of workshops, tours, activities, and lectures which celebrate, preserve, and share our rich heritage while engaging and integrating the local veteran and civilian communities in Fulham. Working with partners including the Fulham Society, Hammersmith & Fulham Archives and two volunteer committees, the Heritage Project Officer will also conduct extensive archival and online research to piece together the hidden history and forgotten stories of The Stoll Foundation and our early residents. Additionally, the Officer will lead on the production of key assets including a website section devoted to our heritage and a physical and digital book of the local community’s memories of Stoll Mansions. The project will culminate in a temporary exhibition which the Heritage Project Officer will design and deliver with the support of volunteers and professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruiting and managing two teams of volunteers: a Local Heritage Heroes committee of local community members and a Veteran Heritage Committee of The Stoll Foundation residents.
- Planning and delivering events and activities including workshops, open days, lecture series, committee meetings and field trips.
- Leading the planning and delivery of a temporary exhibition created in collaboration with project beneficiaries and volunteers.
- Tracking and reporting on a significant budget.
- Managing the creation of assets including a new Heritage section of The Stoll Foundation website and a physical and digital book compiling memories of Stoll Mansions from the local community.
- Managing the production of collaborative historical case studies and oral histories.
- Engaging with the local community to ensure participation in activities and integration with the Stoll veteran community and vice versa.
- Conducting archival and online research to uncover the story of Sir Oswald Stoll, The Stoll Foundation, Stoll Mansions, and our early veteran beneficiaries.
- Managing the cataloguing, digitisation and conservation of archival materials.
- Identifying and acting upon opportunities for further collaboration and partnerships; managing existing partnerships.
- Reporting on and evaluating the project including wellbeing impact on participants.
“SHARING OUR FUTURE”
THE ANNUNCIATION MARBLE ARCH
Heritage Manager
Region: Central London
Fee: up to £40,000 inc per annum
Job Type:Part-time, 4 day/week (18-month contract)
Closing Date:12noon on 01/12/2025 with shortlisted interviews in early December
Link / Contact details to apply:
Please email your CV and a covering letter to Fr Lincoln Harvey with the Email Header “Heritage Manager role”
Project Overview
The Annunciation Marble Arch has received Development Funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the “Sharing Our Future” project. We seek to appoint a Heritage Manager to oversee and co-ordinate the Development Phase, which is set to run for 18 months.A Design Team, QS, and specialist consultants will need to be competitively appointed to complete a list of required document/studies for the Delivery application. Design development needs to be completed to RIBA Stage 3, Faculty, planning, and consents need to be in place, and all partnership funding must be raised or pledged.
The Annunciation Marble Arch is a large Grade II* listed building designed by Sir Walter Tapper, a leading 20thC architect. It is on Historic England’s ‘At Risk’ Register.The building is hampered by several problems and barriers.The project will make inroads into improving the church’s condition through repair and conservation of the fabric. There will be a focus on the deteriorating nave and baptistry roof, addressing windows and high-level stonework, with re-ordering and access improvements.
The church is a popular and increasingly well-used church close to Oxford Street in London’s West End. The “Sharing our Future” project focuses on creating a hub to benefit the D/deaf community with whom the church is now continuously in dialogue.Activities have been piloted and links forged for a two-year activity plan directed towards providing skills training and other heritage activities for the D/deaf, targeting c.2,000 D/deaf people annually.The Heritage Manager will therefore work closely with a part-time Community Support Worker (CSW) whose primary role will be to ensure the project is delivered with a seamless overlay of the participation of the D/deaf community. The BSL qualified Interpreter will provide communication support at a range of meetings and events to participants with varying degrees of hearing loss. The Heritage Manager will also work closely with all project stakeholders and partners, including, primarily, the Project Activity Planners.
Summary Programme
· Oct 25 – March 27: Development Phase
· March 27:Submit Delivery bid
· June 27: Delivery Decision
P/T Heritage Manager:Executive Summary
The successful candidate will provide leadership for this BSL-focused Project reporting to the PCC, which may delegate line management responsibilities to the Chair of the Steering Group Committee involved in strategic planning, management, execution, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.In order to achieve the goals of The Annunciation, he/she will oversee design development to RIBA Stage 3 and oversee the preparation of key documents.
The Heritage Manager will be a strategic thinker with an understanding of the planning and delivery of projects funded by the Heritage Fund. They should have a strong background in project co-ordination and possess the ability to move adeptly between big picture thinking and day-to-day operations, where it will be necessary, for example, to process his/her own admin.
The Heritage Manager will be comfortable working in a start-up environment, being able to demonstrate experience of extensive community engagement, as well as an understanding of and empathy with the ambitions and vision of the Annunciation, Marble Arch and the needs of a Grade 11* listed building. They will have a strong commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We are also looking for a candidate that has experience of working with the D/deaf community preferably,and will therefore be well positioned to work successfully to integrate key partnerships with the BSL community with the help of the specialist Community Support Worker.
The task will be to ensure the project is delivered within time and to budget in accordance with an agreed programme, budget, and checklist of deliverables, as well as working closely with all project stakeholders and partners, including the D/deaf community.
Tasks
·Full compliance with the requirements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, ensuring that all conditions are met.
·To become acquainted with all project documentation and acquire a sufficient knowledge of the detailed complexities of the objectives of the Project to be able to oversee it to a successful conclusion.
·To be proficient in Excel, and be able to ensure budgets and cashflows are kept up to date establishing an effective cost management system to approve consultant payments/ invoices and maintaining a record of expenditure.
·To maintain a project risk register updated monthly in conjunction with the Design Team and other consultants.
·To follow closely a detailed Project Grant Chart, encompassing all Project milestones.
·To establish other project management systems and procedures that ensure the smooth running of the Project, presenting them to the Project Steering Group for approval and then implementing them.
·To ensure all members of the Project Steering Group are aware of the tasks and responsibilities attributed to them and also to the Design Team.
·To establish a meeting structure, laying down procedures for convening, chairing, attendance, function, frequency and responsibility for recording of meetings and circulation of information (Design Team and Project Steering Group meetings) and to act as the focal point of contact between the Project Board and the Design Team.
·To establish effective communications and a clear and visible distribution of information. Of particular importance is a requirement to have regular meetings with the Chair of the PCC and the Sharing Our Future Steering Group Chair.
·To participate in regular Design Team meetings to monitor progress and identify any problems or issues.
·To develop a Project Change Control strategy, establishing an appropriate method for managing and controlling change on the project.
·To check that all appointed consultants and contractors fulfil their contractual obligations.
·To work with the BSL Community Support Worker to build effective relationships with BSL stakeholders and partners associated with the Project.
·To procure all consultants required, compiling tender enquiries, identifying possible tenderers, agreeing tender lists, managing the consultant tender process, coordinating the evaluation of tender submissions and compiling tender reports.
·To ensure consultant contracts/ letters of appointment are prepared, providing feedback to unsuccessful tenderers if required.
·To coordinate and review all financial matters with the appointed Quantity Surveyor and Annunciation Treasurer and to ensure that all necessary Heritage Fund financial requirements and conditions are met.
·To prepare the R2 Delivery application to the National Lottery Heritage fund
·To oversee the Development Phase Evaluation
Skills and attributes
·Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to speak and write effectively, compellingly, and persuasively.
·A commitment to leading real lasting change for the Annunciation and resulting implementation of change/improvement processes.
·Ability to manage multiple projects while managing competing priorities.
·Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively and responsibly.
·Ability to manage volunteers and deploying them on the project where required.
·A willingness to develop knowledge and an understanding of the D/deaf Community.
Qualifications and Experience
·Relevant professional qualification(s) (or equivalent experience).
·Demonstrable ongoing commitment to professional development.
·Experience of working with places of worship and or heritage sites to deliver specific outcomes, and preferably experience of working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
·Experience of working with a wide range of partners across sectors, at national, regional and local levels.
·Experience of delivering regeneration initiatives and projects.
·An ability to demonstrate a good understanding of current conservation principles and techniques.
·Demonstrable experience of procuring and managing consultants and contractors and managing successful contract negotiations.
·A sound general business understanding including an appreciation of current market trends and activities in the heritage sector.
If you are D/deaf and would like to apply for this role we can offer an informal conversation about the role via zoom - and can also provide a BSL interpreter for that conversation. If someone wishes to apply via BSL in a video recording, we will accept that form of application.We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and are especially keen to hear from candidates with BSL backgrounds and whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in the heritage sector. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone and there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex and gender, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
Acknowledgement
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Sharing our Future is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create the post of Heritage Manager for this project.
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Job Description
Job Title: Catchment Partnership Programme Manager
Salary: £42,546 - £48,846 (Manager Band B, Manager Band C,)
Contract length: Permanent, Full time.
Location: Hybrid, flexible, based at Thames21 office in Guildhall and/ or Bromley by Bow
Responsible to: Head of Improving Rivers
Responsible for: Catchment Partnership Officers and Roding Rises Project Manager
About Thames21
Thames21 is an environmental charity that works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact, nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, while also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the job
Thames21 is seeking an energetic, experienced and committed person to lead our team of Catchment Partnership hosts. This role will involve overseeing the development of our portfolio of 10 hosted and co-hosted Catchment Partnerships across a diverse landscape of urban and rural river catchments spanning London and the wider Thames Basin.
Each partnership is unique, and we pride ourselves in developing each according to the local partners’ vision and as is appropriate for the character of the area and river. Our primary aim is to deliver the Catchment Based Approach and tangible on-the-ground improvements that achieve clean, healthy rivers which deliver social benefits for our communities.
The successful candidate will have operational experience at catchment level as well as management experience. The candidate will take a strategic overview of all catchment partnerships and guide our team of Catchment Partnership hosts and officers, enabling the enhanced delivery of the four priority themes: –
Stakeholder and community engagement as part of active, delivery focused partnerships.
Project identification and development to support delivery of catchment plans, sub-catchment plans and Thames21’s 5-year plan.
Successful fundraising for delivery of river catchment improvement projects.
Knowledge sharing, to bring people together in a way of working that is inclusive, collaborative, cross boundary and catchment wide.
Finally, the role will take a lead in ensuring the Thames21 Catchment Officer/host role is resiliently funded by working closely with partner organisations to increase investment in catchment partnerships to deliver healthy rivers and catchments.
Key responsibilities
· Work with Thames21’s Catchment Partnership Officers/hosts to develop their Catchment Partnership networks and ensure each is delivering against clear catchment and sub catchment action plans.
· Lead on the administration and reporting of Catchment Partnerships programme and line management of the Catchment Partnership team.
· Oversee the management of the Catchment Partnership Team budget, working proactively to identify and fill any funding shortfalls.
· In partnership with the Head of Improving Rivers and Catchment Partnerships Officers, develop each catchment partnerships value to partner organisations with a view to them investing in the catchment partnership host role.
· Support Thames21’s strategic work with external stakeholders through working alongside the Chief Executive Officer to administer the River Partnerships in London (RiPL) group.
· Work closely with Environment Agency catchment coordinators to develop multi-year strategic approaches to delivering national Water Environment Improvement objectives and National Success Measures for Catchment Partnerships.
· Help Catchment Partnership Officers identify, develop and raise funding for river catchment improvement projects, taking a leading role in strategic technical funding bids and working closely with the Heads of Improving Rivers and Fundraising team.
· Contribute to the strategic direction of Thames21 Improving Rivers Team and long-term. sustainability of the organisation.
· Arrange, host and coordinate Catchment Partnership Meetings including production of agendas, minutes and actions.
· Oversee the delivery of strategic projects.
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with other Thames21 activities and those in this document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
This role creates a positive impact for young people by managing partners through the effective delivery of our youth work programmes, delivering high quality facilitation and training and building excellent relationships across a region to contribute to improvements in our network offer.
Working with Project Mangers across Network Delivery, you will enable the effective delivery of our provision to the youth sector through effective contract management and support for partnerships with Delivery Partners and Grantees. You will deliver high quality training and facilitated sessions, translating curriculum and content into engaging and effective delivery. Working within a specific geographical location you will pro -actively build relationships with organisations and networks and foster connections that will help to unlock youth work for all young people. You will gather insights from across your region to feed into and contribute to the development of our offer to our network.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery
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Account and contract management of relationships with a portfolio of Delivery Partners and Grantees within your geographical location
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Ensure that Delivery Partners and Grantees understand their programme and grant requirements and are successfully delivering against those
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Support Project Managers in coordinating and administering a range of project activities through the project lifecycle including contracting, onboarding, monitoring progress, event management and delivery and data collection
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Conduct visits to youth organisations engaged in our digital and physical delivery
Facilitation and training
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Deliver engaging and effective facilitation, training and events across both digital and physical platforms.
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Translate curriculum, content and workforce development tools into impactful delivery for youth workers and young people across both digital and physical platforms.
Network Development
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Build knowledge of the provision of support for young people in your geographical location to enable you to act as an effective relationship builder, networker and connector
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Actively engage individuals, organisations and specific networks that can support development of our delivery (e.g., employment networks, regional infrastructure organisations, Violence Reduction Networks)
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Facilitate Delivery and Grantee networks and collaboration spaces as per the requirements of our youth work provision and network offer
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Engage Delivery Partners and Grantees with our network offer and facilitate the embedding of our youth development content and workforce support tools
Experience We're After
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Experience in relationship and contract management
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Experience coordinating activities across several programmes and project simultaneously
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Expertise in facilitation and training particularly in youth development content
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Experience planning, delivering and hosting events
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Experience of operating effectively in a matrix management structure
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 09:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 15th December 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
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