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Job Title: Young Person's Advocate
Location: The GAIA Centre (Lambeth, London)
Salary: £28,857.12 per per annum
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Young People’s Advocate. Suitable candidates must be experienced in advocating in a multi-agency setting to secure positive life outcomes for your clients and to making the service a success. A Safe Lives qualification is desirable.
You will be self-sufficient, assertive and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with empathy and sensitivity to build and develop supportive relationships with young people. You will maintain professional boundaries and adhere fully to Refuge’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 6 August 2025
Interview Date: 13 August 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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Senior Network Development Manager
England North
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 12REC
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home
About the role
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the North of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.
As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers.
You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.
You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.
You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK. There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.
About you
You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities.
With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector.
You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.
You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.
With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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Network Development Manager
(East of England)
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 40REC
Part Time 18.75 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base:Sustrans office in Peterborough with the flexibility to work from home
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the Paths for Everyone Strategy to shape and develop the future vision for the National Cycle Network in the East of England.
As Network Development Manager, you will work closely with councils and partners to identify and manage a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network. You will undertake and assist in the management of programmes and projects across the region, determining projects for investment, and liaising with local authorities and other partners to agree design proposals.
Contributing to Paths for Everyone, your day-to-day work will involve dealing with network queries from the public, councils, and interest groups so you will build and manage internal and external relationships.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of transport planning or a related subject, effective negotiation skills and experience in working with stakeholders and the public sector.
You will be skilled in advocacy, project management and implementation. You will have the ability to research and produce reports, as well as being able to motivate others within your team.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 06 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams between the 13th and 20th August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for healthcare excellence and client-centred service? MSI Reproductive Choices is seeking a Regional General Manager to lead our West Midlands region, ensuring the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high-quality reproductive health services.
Location: West Midlands
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £46,434.55 - £51,078.01 (depending on experience and skills)
About the Role
As Regional General Manager, you will:
- Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across Treatment Centres.
- Ensure compliance with CQC and regulatory standards as the Registered Manager and Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer.
- Drive continuous improvement in client safety, experience, and operational sustainability.
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved with the setup of new sites across the Region which will include:
- Leading the strategic planning and execution of new site setups within the region
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of operations, technology, and personnel - clinical and non-clinical
- Overseeing the development of timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for each new site
- Recruitment, induction, and training of a full service delivery team including local leadership
The job description for this role is the 'BAU' following initial site and service mobilisation and travel across the Region and to other Regions will be expected.
✅ What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven leadership of dispersed teams and P&L responsibility (£5m+).
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience in client-focused service delivery and performance management.
- A passion for inclusive leadership and service excellence.
Desirable:
- Experience in private healthcare or NHS.
- Registered Manager status or equivalent leadership experience.
Why Join MSI?
- Forget about the worry over mileage or travel expenses - we've got you covered! Your expenses are reimbursed quickly, within just 10 days
- Enjoy (alongside 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays) enjoy a Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday
- Take advantage of perks and discounts on over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through your Blue Light card
- Access our Employee Assistance Programme and Doctor Line through Westfield Health – 24/7 access to a GP over the phone who can prescribe
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.





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Blues Foundation:
We are the charitable arm of Bedford Blues Rugby Club. We use the values of rugby and sport to change lives through interventions and programmes that support our local community. Our work aims to improve wellbeing, create inclusive opportunities, and develop skills in young people. Launched in April 2020, we deliver bespoke projects that are designed to support our target audiences and help young people tackle their personal challenges. Projects include our flagship Tackle LIFE programme, our ABILITY Blues disability sport programme, Be You programme, Rugby programmes and our Holiday Provision.
Role Overview:
Our Fundraising Manager will play a major part in significantly increasing our growth in fundraising activities, including corporate and individual giving, community events and support our strong relationships with local businesses, schools and clubs, increasing grassroots engagement. They will lead our restricted and unrestricted fundraising as we enter another exciting period of growth for our charity. The role will manage and implement a high-quality marketing plan to demonstrate our impact and promote our services. They will lead our events, maximising their potential fundraising potential and increase brand awareness. They will also build and support a network of volunteers and supporters/donors, communicating regularly with this audience. Acting as one of the main links with the club, the individual will be targeted with growing the supporting and coordinating the club’s community engagement through Foundation activities.
While this role is advertised as hybrid, it will mostly be office-based. That said, we’re open to discussing flexible arrangements for the right person.
The person:
It is important to us at Blues Foundation that we bring the right people into our environment. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to actively and consistently exhibit the Blues Family values: Passion, Adaptability, Unity, Sustainability and Enjoyment. Working within a fast-paced and agile charity, the post holder will need to think on their feet, effectively prioritise their workload, and attack challenges head on. Applicants should have a strong work-ethic and can-do attitude.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop our fundraising Initiatives as part of the Foundation’s management and leadership team, successfully achieving fundraising targets to support our work.
- Maximise our fundraising potential, increasing both restricted and unrestricted funding, developing creative ideas to generate vital funds.
- Secure financial gifts from foundations, conducting prospective research, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant makers.
- Create new and nurture current partnerships with corporates, converting opportunities to our charity and drive sales through our events, packages and donations.
- Deliver high quality and well managed events that promote our brand and values, with a clear focus on generating income. This will include liaising with venues, suppliers, sponsors, donors etc.
- Lead and deliver a strategic marketing plan that promotes all elements of our work across a variety of platforms including social media and email.
- Support Bedford Blues and their league’s community team to activate both club-led and national engagement initiatives, ensuring the Foundation delivers on the club’s community strategy.
- Manage a diverse workload with a variety of deadlines and priorities.
- Follow the values and act on the behaviours of the Blues Foundation when working and representing the charity.
- Carry out other duties for Blues Foundation as and when required by management, not limited to the above.
Person Specification:
- Confident, ambitious and energetic with initiative and a persuasive manner.
- Highly organised, ability to work to deadlines and good attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal, teamwork and relationship management skills, a can-do approach.
- Sound organisation and events management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of marketing tools and how to promote charitable activities.
- Ability to secure funding from grant funders and understanding of grant making process.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
- Excellent administration skills and experiences.
- A strong desire to be adaptable and promote high standards that match our values.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office will be essential, as well as the motivation to work alone at times, and be trustworthy with data and personal information.
- An understanding of safeguarding and keeping young people safe is desirable.
Qualifications:
- Full and clean driving licence.
- Sector qualifications are desirable.
- Appointment subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Are you a motivated professional with a knowledge of property management, including maintenance and health and safety compliance, with strong organisational and communication skills, looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
Join our Diocese Estates Team as Estates Coordinator, where you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge through training, whilst working on a diverse property portfolio including Grade II listed historical buildings.
In this role, you will:
- Organise the Diocese and Estates team, by scheduling and instructing 5 yearly cycling building condition surveys (known as Quinquennial reports) and help the Building Surveyor(s) to prioritise remedial repair works initially on Parish properties and later School Diocesan properties.
- Enable positive relationships between the Estates team and Employees in the delivery of shared tasks by providing support to raised enquiries.
- Play a key role in organising the Estates Team to manage the Diocesan Estates Portfolio.
- Use triage to fully explore and deal with initial enquiries.
- Schedule building condition report inspections with external and internal Building Surveyors
- Contractor management – Coordinate works to deliver value, meet quality and safety standards.
Location: This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Some out of office hours and occasional travel may be required across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. You must have a clean valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
Estates Coordinator - Job Description
Main Duties
Administration
- Play a key role in organising the Estates Team to manage the Diocesan Estates Portfolio.
- Use triage to fully explore and deal with initial enquiries.
- Co-ordinate urgent and minor works processes.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate effective working practices between internal and external stakeholders.
- Be accountable for and maintain an excellent audit trail for each enquiry.
- Schedule building condition report inspections with external and internal Building Surveyors.
Repairs and Maintenance
- Contractor management – Coordinate works to deliver value, meet quality and safety standards.
- Schedule contractors to carry out associated work.
- Assist with the management of minor works, repairs and maintenance.
- Assist with the management of site inspection actions.
- Assist with the responsible management of religious and listed buildings.
Residential Lettings and Hall Hire
- Assist Parishes in proactively managing income-generating residential properties and parish halls.
- Assist Parishes with managing agents so that rental properties are safe and achieve competitive rent.
- Liaise with managing agents to ensure that the best service is being provided.
- Assist Parishes with hall hire queries, coordinating the appropriate Estates Manager.
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure parishes comply with all relevant Diocesan policies.
- Assist with insurance claims and annually review the extent of insurance coverage.
Professionalism and values
- Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
- Work collaboratively with the Parish Team to ensure the Parish Priest remains supported.
Estates Coordinator - Person Specification
Essential
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and financial software.
- Knowledge of property management, including maintenance and health and safety compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people at all levels across a variety of projects.
- Ability to negotiate improved shared working practices.
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Professional property qualification
- Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Experience working in a parish, charity, or non-profit organisation.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection practices.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying. Please state ‘Estates Coordinator’ in your cover letter title.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th August, at 10pm.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church




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Join our team - where accountability drives impact and sustainability.
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday (with the occasional Saturday)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £41,275.16 - £46,434.55 (dependant on experience and location)
What can we offer you
- Improve your work/home life balance – no more working bank holidays, Sundays, or evenings!
- Explore the surrounding area as you travel from your base to the vibrant Community Treatment Centres (CTCs) or other UK hubs, with your mileage or travel costs promptly reimbursed within a speedy 10 days.
Reporting directly to the Regional General Manager, the Operations Service Manager will lead our Treatment Centre Operations team to achieve outstanding results aligned with our organisational priorities. As the Operations Service Manager, your primary responsibility will be to provide effective leadership and management to the Treatment Centre Operations team. Your role will involve ensuring that operational priorities are aligned with the overall organisational goals fostering a culture of safety, exceptional client experience, and sustainability within the treatment centre. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and optimising resources such as personnel, consumables, equipment, and property to ensure efficient operations.
By working closely with other Operations Service Managers and departments, you will contribute to achieving organisational objectives and ensure the consistent delivery of a safe and sustainable service. Travel to the surrounding Community Treatment Centres will be required on an adhoc basis to improve your understanding and requirements of the role.
To excel in this role, you must possess the following essential skills:
- Exemplifying desired behaviours through role modelling
- Collaborating effectively with others
- Inspiring and driving a motivated and productive team
- Making sound business decisions
- Providing a client-focused service that exceeds expectations
- Communicating key concepts, priorities, and challenges effectively throughout the organisation
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting or with the Care Quality Commission is desirable
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.





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Portsmouth Cathedral is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary contract. Working with our new Chief Finance Officer you will support the ongoing development of our accountancy systems and processes, building on the work of the previous Finance Officer.
Key responsibilities
- Banking & Transactions: Manage Cathedral bank and investment accounts, including BACS, cheques, international payments, and reconciliations.
- Accounting Systems: Maintain financial systems (currently Sage; may transition to Xero).
- Cash Handling: Oversee cash counting and deposits.
- Cash Flow & Reporting: Monitor cash flow and produce monthly reports for the COO and CFO.
- Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts and review financial performance with department heads.
- Payroll: Process payroll for ~30 staff, including pensions and HMRC submissions.
- Staff Changes: Handle paperwork for new starters and leavers.
- Invoicing & Credit Control: Issue invoices, maintain credit ledger, and update CRM.
- Expenses & Transfers: Process staff reimbursements and internal transfers, including contactless income allocations.
- Reconciliations & Meetings: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and management accounts for leadership meetings.
- Budgeting: Support annual budget preparation and reforecasting with the COO and CFO.
- Year-End Accounts: Assist the CFO in producing end-of-year financial statements.
The successful candidate will hold a formal accountancy qualification and be:
- Experienced in a similar finance role, ideally in a small charity team.
- Empathetic with the beliefs and values of the Christian faith and the aims and objectives of Portsmouth Cathedral.
- Proficient in Sage, Xero, and Microsoft 365.
- Skilled in management accounting, reporting, and payroll processing.
- A flexible team player, able to cover other finance tasks as needed and have experience of working with volunteers.
- Committed to equality, inclusivity, and ongoing training (e.g. GDPR, safeguarding).
Safeguarding
The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese applicable to this role.
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays given pro rata for this part-time role
- Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
- Commitment to professional development and training
- Cash health plan
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the role’s requirements and the values of Portsmouth Cathedral. Applications should be submitted through Charity Job by midday 30th July 2025. We will interview in person at the Cathedral as suitable applications are received.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to complete an application form as part of our Safer Recruitment procedure.
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About the role
The Passage’s philanthropy portfolio has grown significantly over the last three years through dedicated relationship management and compelling applications that have brought to life the fantastic work and outcomes achieved by The Passage’s services. A recent audit of our Trusts and Foundations programme identified further opportunities for growth with both newly created and well-established funders.
The Passage’s new three-year strategy, The Art of the Possible, is based around the themes of prevention, convening and sustaining, and highlights the importance of collaboration. The Fundraising, Communications and Trading team are seeking a passionate, articulate, and experienced individual to further enhance and sustain our trusts and foundations income stream so that The Passage can support more people to find a place to call home.
Main duties
- Lead relationships with a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies to establish a robust pipeline of sustainable income.
- Provide effective stewardship of existing trust donors and prospects to ensure repeat gifts and to increase support where relevant.
- Create innovative opportunities and develop funding proposals that match funding opportunities to The Passage’s range of services.
- Develop an annual prospect pipeline with the aim of securing sustainable, multi-year income.
- Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager to prepare accurate annual budgets, forecasts, and income phasing.
- Maintain accurate records on the Salesforce database and ensure donor records are compliant.
General responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
- To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
- To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
- To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
- To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
Desired experience
- Experience of writing successful fundraising applications and proposals.
- Demonstrable track record of achieving financial targets from trusts and foundations, grant-making bodies, and major donor supporters.
- Experience of cultivating new prospects and converting them to become warm. donors.
- Proven stewardship skills with the ability to inspire and retain support from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies.
- Ability to undertake in-depth prospect research and data analysis.
Desired knowledge
- Up to date knowledge of trust and foundation prospects, particularly those most suited to supporting the work of The Passage.
- Able to understand budgets and summarise financial information.
- Knowledge and expertise of working with CRM systems to effectively manage donor relationships.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent. (Desirable)
- Relevant qualification in fundraising.
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild the
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This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile and innovative programme across Greater Manchester. You’ll join a small, skilled team at Gaddum working to ensure change is driven by lived experience, and your work will directly shape understanding of what works in adult social care reform.
About the Role
Gaddum is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to provide maternity cover for a key leadership role. This is a time-limited opportunity to contribute to the delivery and evaluation of one of Greater Manchester’s most ambitious adult social care transformation programmes: the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF). In GM, our projects focus on improving the identification and support for unpaid carers through the hospital discharge pathway and improving community-based care arrangements via Shared Lives schemes.
As Senior Project Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining delivery momentum, nurturing established relationships, and supporting the system-wide monitoring and evaluation of the programme. You’ll bring excellent coordination, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation skills, ensuring that business as usual continues smoothly and that Gaddum plays its full role in enabling the GM system to capture and evidence the impact of the ARF.
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) provides expert oversight and support across the ARF projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective delivery. As per their job title, they project manage the infrastructure element of the entire GM programme.
They coordinate efforts across various sectors, manage stakeholder engagement, and are responsible for the integrated approach to risk management, data governance, and financial oversight. The role is accountable to Gaddum’s CEO, and reports to them. It has been central in ensuring the successful execution of GM's vision and objectives for the ARF.
Key Responsibilities
Continued and Strong Programme Delivery
• Maintain oversight and coordination of ARF activities on behalf of Gaddum, ensuring that timelines, risks, and communications are effectively managed.
• Chair or coordinate relevant meetings, workshops, and learning sessions with partners across health, social care, VCSE, and lived experience networks.
• Support the continuation of established coproduction approaches and ensure that lived experience remains central to the delivery of the programme.
• Maintain key project documentation including risk registers, action logs, and shared work plans.
• Provide line management to the Project Administrator, ensuring effective consortium secretariat and communication functions are upheld.
• Provide regular updates to the project’s Senior Lead within the Adult Social Care Transformation Team in NHS GM Integrated Care.
• Oversee the work of the ARF Lived Experience Coordinator (line managed by the Engagement and Coproduction Service Manager) to ensure this workstream is effectively aligned with the overall ARF project strategy and timeline.
Evaluation and Impact
• Lead, as the Greater Manchester system infrastructure, the development and delivery of an end-of-programme learning and evaluation event, currently planned for March – April 2026.
• Contribute to regular reporting cycles and ensure Gaddum’s role in evaluation is clearly communicated to stakeholders and commissioners.
• Act as a lead point of contact for evaluation activities, both locally and nationally, working closely with Ipsos, the national evaluation partner.
• Support system partners to engage meaningfully in the development of the GM Theory of Change, ensuring relevant data and insights are gathered and shared.
• Coordinate data collation and reporting in collaboration with the consortium, supporting the integration of data systems where needed, and ensuring alignment with governance and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationships
• Sustain the strong and positive relationships with local authorities, health and care organisations, the VCSE sector, and carers’ networks.
• Provide advice, challenge, and coordination to ensure consistent and inclusive engagement across the partnership.
• Escalate emerging issues or risks to the CEO and consortium where necessary, supporting collaborative problem-solving.
Financial and Contractual Support
• Work closely with Manchester City Council’s finance leads and Gaddum’s internal team to track spend, support monitoring returns, and ensure financial accountability.
• Contract manage and support the appointed creative agency leading on our Shared Lives marketing and communications campaign.
Other key tasks & responsibilities of the role
• Line Management: Supervise the Project Administrator, ensuring they provide effective secretariat responsibilities for the consortium.
• Risk Management: Keep stakeholders well-informed about risks, strategies, and progress. With the consortium, co-design and manage risk register elements, providing rapid escalation of issues to the CEO and consortium, developing solutions where necessary.
• Troubleshooting: Take all reasonable steps to enable system partners to identify barriers and develop solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish and maintain ongoing feedback loops, making necessary adjustments to the project’s approach based on stakeholder input and real-world outcomes.
• Coordination of reporting: Work closely with SCIE and GM ARF stakeholders to ensure data integration and reporting, aligning regional data
with national datasets and performance metrics.
• Contracting and Compliance: Ensure adherence to contracting and compliance requirements, maintaining robust monitoring and reporting systems
• Systems Change Facilitation: Lead on systems change initiatives, ensuring that all project components are aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the ARF programme.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
· innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.
Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.
About the role
The post-holder will lead a team of advocates working with adults and young people across NHS and private hospitals and the local community.
You will be required to provide line management support, be the point of contact for our stakeholders and ensure high quality delivery of our advocacy contracts.
Key responsibilities
î Lead the delivery of assigned advocacy services actively encouraging your team to contribute to service planning, quality improvement and development.
î Ensure the team provides instructed and non-instructed advocacy and signposting, working to the advocacy empowerment cycle and actively promoting self-advocacy throughout all work with service users where practicable.
î Ensure the team capture high quality advocacy notes, outcomes information and other evidence into the Case Management System in a timely manner.
î Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new legislation and reports and current trends and issues in mental health, mental capacity, care act, and health and social care legislation, local and national policy relating to people with mental health issues and disseminate across your team.
î Ensure quality standards are achieved by implementing operational policies and procedures to maintain professional and consistent advocacy services.
î Ensure contracts are delivered within budget, to agreed key performance indicators, case work standards and monitoring requirements, eg producing reports including quarterly monitoring reports.
î Lead on raising awareness of the advocacy service to service users and potential referrers.
î Ensure referrals are allocated efficiently, appropriately and within the requirements of the contract.
î Provide support and supervision to your staff team including professional development, appraisals, team meetings and work review meetings, and organisational activities such as CPD lectures and staff briefings.
General responsibilities
î Participate in team meetings and training (and make sure your staff to attend).
î Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
î Work to our mission, vision, and values.
î Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
î Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
î Contribute to monitoring reports.
Person specification
Essential
î Experience of delivering advocacy.
î Achieved qualification in advocacy.
î Proven leadership ability and strong people management skills.
î Experience of managing contracts and delivering advocacy services.
î Understanding of statutory and non-statutory advocacy.
î Sound knowledge of current issues in health and social care policy, practice and legislation.
î Exceptional stakeholder management abilities with experience of building effective relationships with ranging commissioners, partners, service users and colleagues.
î Excellent communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Effective in working with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from trustees to service users and employees.
î Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equalities and safeguarding policies.
î Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
î Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and the mental health service in line with our mission, vision and values.
Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:
î Achieved qualification in advocacy management Advocacy qualification.
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.




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At The National Lottery Community Fund we are committed to making a bigger difference in the years ahead.That’s why being ‘impact-focussed’ is one of our core values.We want to transform how we use evidence in our organisation so that we can identify the communities that most need our funding, demonstrate the difference we make, and take an equity-based approach.Our 2030 strategy ‘It starts with community’ sets stretching goals and puts impact at the heart of what we do. In April, we will launch a new Impact Strategy that will explain how we will do this.
We’re recruiting for an Evaluation Manager to join our Impact and Evaluation Team. In this role, you will design, commission and manage large-scale, complexity-appropriate evaluations, focused on funding programmes or thematic topics driven by our Missions Framework. You’ll advocate for the importance of evaluation and work to improve the understanding of ‘what works’ for communities in relation to our missions.
In addition to evaluation expertise, strong stakeholder management skills are critical: enabling you to get the best from contracts we procure, and work with internal funding staff who are not evaluation specialists. You'll effectively communicate evaluation findings to a variety of audiences, internally and externally. And, you'll have a strong commitment to professional development, staying up-to-date with best practice in evaluation design and delivery. You’ll be part of a team of evaluation experts, providing a brilliant opportunity for peer-to-peer learning.
We are looking for someone with a passion for understanding the difference that the voluntary and community sector makes and using that evidence to improve practice. You will be motivated by helping ensure National Lottery funding makes the greatest difference for communities across the UK.
Interview Date: Interviews will be held w/c 26 August and will take place online via Microsoft Teams.
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Briefing session: We will hold a briefing session to further outline the role and answer questions on the following date via MS Teams:
- 6 August, 12-1pm
If you have any questions on the process or are interested in joining the briefing call on this opportunity, please email our recruitment inbox, email can be found on the advert on our site, and an invite will be sent nearer the time.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- A professional qualification, bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline covering quantitative and qualitative research methods, experimental and non-experimental evaluation approaches and/or value for money assessments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with different audiences.
- Experience of designing tenders, commissioning evaluations and of managing external research/evaluation consultants.
- Experience of ethical frameworks for research and conducting data protection impact assessments
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, often with competing priorities, to gain agreement.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of standards and best practice for evaluation, including the Magenta Book and Government Functional Standard for Analysis.
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and the funding landscape, and a passion for working in this area.
- A commitment to continuous professional development, learning about new approaches to evaluation and sharing this knowledge with others
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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The Aga Khan Foundation (UK), is hiring a Finance Manager, to lead the financial management and oversight of Schools2030 programme, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant financial accounting, reporting, and oversight. The role will support the delivery of all financial aspects of the Schools2030 programme, including donor reporting, reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, and compliance, in close collaboration with programme colleagues and the wider AKF(UK) finance team.
Financial oversight, planning, and reporting
• Produce monthly financial reports on Schools2030 for the AKF(UK) Finance Committee.
• Produce quarterly financial reports on Schools2030 for the Schools2030 management team and AKF Geneva.
• Produce monthly financial reports on Schools2030 spend in the UK for the Schools2030 UK team.
• Prepare all Schools2030 donor financial reports and ensure consistency with internal data.
• Review all financial transactions related to Schools2030 on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding.
• Monitor financial balances for Schools2030 programme by grant, country and donor and immediately highlight any issues to the Programme Finance Manager.
• Ensure all Schools2030 grants are up to date in the Grant Management Tracker.
• Ensure all Schools2030 grants are up to date in the Co-financing Tracker.
• Ensure all Schools2030 grants are up to date in the cost recovery forecast.
Financial controls, compliance, and audit
• Ensure all Schools2030 grants are reconciled at least once every three months.
• Monitor and review foreign exchange gains and losses on all Schools2030 grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Programme Finance Manager.
• Develop and implement controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.
• Ensure adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence
• Lead the Schools2030 annual budgeting and forecasting exercise including allocation of grants across programmatic workstreams, country units, UK team and the global team and updating for changes in donors or activities.
• Support the annual organisational budgeting and forecasting exercise.
Grants, contracts, and suppliers
• Review and approve all Schools2030 partner budgets for proposals and reforecasts.
• Review and approve all Schools2030 donor budgets for proposals and reforecasts.
• Review and approve all Schools2030 donor cash requests as required by donor contracts.
• Review and approve all Schools2030 sub-grant agreements.
• Ensure all Schools2030 SGA balance tracking is up to date for all Schools2030 grants.
• Ensure all Schools2030 partners understand reporting and compliance requirements.
• Ensure Schools2030 partner quarterly BvA reports are reviewed, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified.
• Review and monitor the internal tool (AIMS) for tracking pipeline and secured funding and ensure it is up to date at all times.
• Oversee supplier tracking, including contracts, payment schedules, and documentation.
• Ensure all Schools2030 financial documents are stored on SharePoint in a structured and accessible way.
Supporting others
• Line manage the Finance Officer, Schools2030, ensuring clear objectives, regular check-ins, and ongoing support.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations
Qualifications
• CCAB qualified accountant.
Experience
• 5 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting
• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable.
• Experience working with Institutional donors or Trusts and Foundations and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable.
Skills
• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• First rate oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results.
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills
• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation.
Knowledge
• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics
• Knowledge of charity accounting
Application Details:
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
We seek to raise standards of care through our numerous campaigns and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is specialised in the rehoming of small animals including cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and hamsters. The animals come into our care from various sources such as those which are rescued, abandoned, neglected or given up by their owners. Each animal is medically and characteristically assessed to ensure it is fit and well before being available for rehoming. This all costs money, and could not be achieved without your support.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of appropriate financial and business management tools to support the day-to-day business and financial administration of the Branch.
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Office (CEO), you will be expected to make use of the full capability of the Branch’s existing software systems (Google Workspace, and Quick Books) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and develop management information to aid the Trustees & CEO in decision making.
You will be responsible for all financial management across the charity. This includes bookkeeping; financial statements; financial planning; financial policies, processes and controls and budgeting.
You must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation, Branch and Society policy, relevant Health & Safety regulations and any associated statutory or legislative requirements.
Note: Branch targets and budgets are agreed on an annual basis and these will inform the personal targets agreed at the annual performance review. Progress towards personal targets will be reviewed at regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.
This role is home based, with occasional travel across South Bucks.
Principal Accountabilities
Financial Management & Operations
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Support the CEO as a key strategic and operational partner, acting as second-in-command and deputising in their absence where appropriate.
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Maintain all financial records and accounting systems (the Branch currently uses Quick Books accounting software), registers and statistics as required by the CEO & Branch Trustees.
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Work with the CEO and Branch Trustees to develop financial plans and an annual financial budget.
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Maintain close oversight of the branch’s budget in collaboration with the CEO, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies, overspend, or unplanned financial activity to ensure effective financial control and informed decision-making.
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Process, monitor, record and manage all receipts & payments to/from the Branch in accordance with the agreed procedures and in liaison with the appropriate staff and volunteers including weekly banking, cash handling, invoice creation and processing, Branch payments (including those made via credit cards and petty cash) and account reconciliation.
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Monitor, review and reconcile monthly receipts & payments on the Quick Books accounting system.
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Produce monthly management accounts which include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, Branch/departmental profit & loss statements, departmental comparisons and performance against budget and such other financial reports/management information as may be required including monthly reporting to the board of trustees.
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Coordinate bank accounts across the charity, including set-up and balance management.
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Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
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Prepare annual financial statements and coordination of annual audit review.
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Support the staff and volunteers with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring departmental financial records are maintained and that monies received or expended are accounted for correctly.
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Work with the RSPCA Society National team regarding legacies, submission of care contribution funds, renewals of insurances etc.
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Ensure that strict protocols are followed for cash handling and that unbanked cash remains within the insured limit for cash held at each premises.
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Liaise with the Branch’s payroll provider to ensure staff hours are submitted and salary payments processed on a monthly basis and within the appropriate timescale.
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Process all staff and volunteer expenses in a timely manner.
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Manage all bookkeeping processes and functions, including the asset register, ensuring annual accounts are produced no later than the end of March each year.
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Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial administrative procedures and processes.
Business Administration
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Responsible for day-to-day financial administrative support for the CEO and Trustees.
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Ensure that all administrative paperwork, including external correspondence is processed in accordance with Branch and Society procedures, including completion of all appropriate records for insurance and risk management purposes.
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Ensure financial data processing, retention and destruction conforms to the relevant policies such as GDPR.
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Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance of financial charity policies.
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Work closely with relevant operational staff to ensure appropriate responses are issued to all enquiries whether from members, supporters & volunteers, RSPCA colleagues or the general public.
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Liaise with staff and volunteers to facilitate the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment for the effective operation of the Branch, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained at all times.
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Work with the CEO and other staff to manage relevant licences, vendor relationships, service agreements and invoicing.
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Work with staff and volunteers across the whole charity on financial processes and controls.
Fundraising & Donations
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Identify, assess, and apply for appropriate grants and funding streams to maximise income for the branch, ensuring applications are timely, well-prepared, and aligned with funder criteria to support the branch’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ensure that all donations (financial or otherwise) are acknowledged in a timely manner, receipts are issued for financial donations and the banking of all funds raised.
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Responsible for the accurate recording and banking of the funds raised.
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Develop, and manage relationships across relevant stakeholder groups, both within and outside the charity.
Gift Aid
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Ownership of the Gift Aid process.
General
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Attend meetings and training courses as required.
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Undertake such other duties as directed from time-to-time by your line manager.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience:
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A finance qualification or working towards level 3 AAT or ACCA with proven experience in charity financial operations.
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Good general level of education.
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Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.
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Demonstrable experience of managing small to medium size budgets (circa £400,000) & accounting systems (ideally with experience of Quick Books software).
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Proven experience of cash handling and financial management procedures.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, be proactive and work autonomously.
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Proven IT literacy including use of business software and accounting packages (including Quickbooks), and Google Workspace.
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
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Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.
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Knowledge of Charity and Company Law.
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Proven ability to work under direction from superiors but equally able to use their own initiative.
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Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
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Proven ability to complete essential management paperwork and analyse data.
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Personable and with an open, positive approach to new ideas coupled with drive and enthusiasm.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to colleagues both staff and volunteers.
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Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
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A calm and friendly approach particularly when working under pressure.
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Sympathy for animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA.
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Full valid UK driving licence.
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Willing and able to travel around the Branch area on occasions.
Desirable skills, qualifications and experience:
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Experience of management & leadership.
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Training, coaching & mentoring skills.
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Experience of working with the general public and/or in a customer care environment.
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Experience of managing change in the workplace.
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Experience of managing small projects.
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Good basic knowledge of employment law.
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Knowledge of data protection requirements.
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Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training.
We promote an inclusive working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Network Development Manager
England South
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 27REC
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Bristol with the flexibility to work from home
About the role
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the South of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.
As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers.
You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.
You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.
You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK. There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.
About you
You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities.
With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector.
You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.
You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.
With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.