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Are you a bold communicator who knows a great story when you see one? Do you want your work to genuinely matter - amplifying the voices of people who need to be heard, shifting public perception of social care, and putting a passionate, values-driven charity on the national map?
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose.
As we launch our new five-year strategy, Best Lives Bolder this is a defining moment for our organisation. We are setting out to be even more creative, courageous and influential in how we champion the people we support and drive change across the sector.
We're looking for an exceptional PR & Media Manager to lead our media function and help us tell our story with ambition, imagination and impact - playing a pivotal role in bringing our Best Lives, Bolder vision to life through powerful storytelling and high-impact media engagement.
This is a full time permanent, national role with hybrid working. You will be required to work from our head office at least once a week, so our ideal candidate will be based within an hour's commute of Widnes, Cheshire.
What is "The Deal" for you?
- Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
- Pension: contributory pension scheme
- Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
- Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder
- Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
- Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life
This isn't a press office role. It's a platform for someone who wants to shape conversations, build national influence and champion the people at the heart of social care.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and owning our national and regional Media & PR Strategy, aligned to our influencing and advocacy goals.
- Proactively pitching compelling stories to secure high-quality national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage
- Building and nurturing relationships with journalists, influencers and media contacts across care, sport, culture and nature sectors.
- Leading crisis communications - protecting our reputation calmly and decisively when it matters most.
- Translating complex policy and social care issues into accessible, powerful content for diverse audiences.
- Collaborating closely with our Head of Influencing, Policy and Public Affairs to align media work with policy goals.
- Working with our Partnerships & Communities team to turn high-profile community programmes and brand partnerships into media ready stories.
- Supporting and developing confident spokespeople at every level of the organisation.
- Monitoring coverage, producing insight-driven reports and keeping senior leaders informed on media trends and reputational risks.
Our ideal candidate:
- Track record - Proven experience in a PR, media or communications role in the charity, public, health or social care sector.
- Media instinct - You know a story, you know how to place it, and you know when to act fast.
- Strategy - Experience designing and delivering media strategies with measurable outcomes.
- Crisis management - Experience building proactive processes for reputation risks and leading calm, confident responses when issues arise.
- Relationships - A strong network of media contacts or the ability to build one quickly across sectors.
- Storytelling - Exceptional writing, from press releases to opinion pieces to compelling human stories.
- Collaboration - Proven ability to work across teams, influence senior leaders and align messaging.
- Policy experience - Ability to turn complex social, regulatory or policy issues into content that lands with public and political audiences.
Why join us
- You'll be working for an award-winning charity that’s passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible.
- Flexible hours - work 37.5 hours over four days for a long weekend, or across five days to suit you. You can also work from home, with at least one day per week at our Widnes Head Office.
- A collaborative, values-driven team where your work will be seen, valued and celebrated
- Opportunities to travel nationally and attend sector events and media moments.
- A contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
- Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, financial support options and a wellbeing fund. Retail discounts, holiday deals, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts via our benefits app.
If you're a bold, strategic communicator who wants to use your skills to change perceptions, influence policy and amplify the voices of people in social care - we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Home based with frequent travel to projects in Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and Bradford.
Contract: Permanent
Want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run community meals using surplus food.
You will manage local relationships with venues, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable this to happen. As an excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.
You will have experience of programme planning, delivery and development including community led/owned programmes. You will have experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders and be passionate about food and cooking.
There will be frequent travel to our projects in Yorkshire and The Humber, with some evening and weekend work needed to cover our projects. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:We will be shortlisting and interviewing for this post on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close once we have found the successful candidate. Please apply as soon as possible if interested, and no later than 11.59pm on Wednesday 13th May
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is seeking an experienced statutory funding professional to play a key role in ensuring that Age UK is strategically positioned, prepared and able to secure statutory funding from national commissioners/grant makers - including national government departments and non-departmental public bodies. It will lead on statutory tenders and some specific statutory grant bid development/submissions. It will review organisational readiness, maintain an opportunity pipeline management, and build key strategic relationships with statutory funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working within complex funding environments and wants their expertise to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter.
This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus-one on national commissioners and the other on local/regional commissioners-the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 5L
Last date for applications Wednesday 20th May 2026
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience leading or supporting securing six and seven figure statutory contracts for charities. A, I
- Experience of managing or supporting relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. A, I
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. A, I
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. I, T
- High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. I
- Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy A, I
- Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. I, T
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. A, I
- Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products. I
Personal attributes
- A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. A, I
- Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. I
- Makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new approaches can achieve desired results, and then delivers at pace. I
- Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A, I
- Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience with framework agreements and call offs. A, I
- Experience with shared learning and knowledge management (e.g. bid libraries, support tools, sharing of good practice). A, I
- Experience creating or supporting partnership brokering/consortia bids. A, I
Skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of trends in national commissioning. I
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle, with home working in line with Crisis Hybrid Working Policy
Contract: Full time
Salary: £45,379 per annum
About the role
Up for a challenge? Excited about Corporate new business and experienced at building impactful philanthropy networks? Join us at Crisis as our Fundraising Manager (England) where we're looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser who specialises in winning and delivering regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy.
We are at the start of an exciting new journey to grow high value income in our nations and regions. You will have a great role within a motivated team and have the opportunity to build your fundraising strategy: You will have the autonomy to develop your own high value network, prospects and income pipeline: You will collaborate with our wonderful Skylight teams across England to develop and deliver compelling and bold cases for support.
If you have a great track record in identifying and securing regional corporate high value partnerships and donors and aren’t afraid of a challenge we would love to hear from you.
About you
· Dynamic, experienced, high-value fundraiser
· Specialist in identifying, delivering and winning regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy
· Experienced at identifying, pitching and successfully securing 5 and 6 figure partnerships
· Enjoy creating and delivering compelling Cases for Support
· Results-driven – we have ambitious plans as a charity and as a team
· Enjoy travel; you will be based at either Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle with regular travel as required. NB we have Skylight Centres in Birmingham, Newcastle, Merseyside, Oxford and London
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 17 May at 23:59
Interview process: Competency-based interview
Interview date and location: Thursday 28 or Friday 29 May, Online Interview
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please our website
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Our vision is to save every one. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.
We’re looking for the best of the best to be part of our RNLI crew. This is an exciting role that is people focused, making sure our engagement volunteers and supporters feel part of the RNLI family, and are appreciated and supported in everything they do. You will be helping us brave the storm and empowering our volunteers in their engagement activities, from raising money, creating visitor experiences, developing our retail offering as well as looking for new audiences and opportunities.
Some of the benefits:
- Salary between £35,853 - £42,181 (dependent on experience)
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Optional health and dental cash plan
About the role
As a Community Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Being connected to the RNLI community in your area and the primary point of contact for all things engagement (fundraising, retail and visitor experience)
- Empowering volunteer engagement crew to do what they do best, engaging the public, sharing our RNLI vision and growing support for our cause
- Supporting volunteer engagement crew to achieve key income, footfall and contact goals and seeking ways to engage new audiences
- Being part of an amazing regional team, working collaboratively to shape the future of RNLI engagement and provide an outstanding level of care to staff, volunteers and supporters
About you
You’ll be:
- A people person, that can interact with a wide number of different volunteers, branches, groups, individuals and businesses Inspiring and empower engagement activity in your area, tackling challenging goals
- Able to work as part of a high performing team, but equally confident working independently, out and about in your area
- Passionate about making a real difference for our volunteers and supporters and growing support for our cause
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Significant experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- People leadership experience, ideally in leading volunteers in a collaborative environment
- Experience of seeking out and implementing new opportunities for improved performance
Please note this area covers Sheerness, Whitstable, Margate, Ramsgate, Walmer, Dover, Littlestone, Dungeness and requires a significant level of travel within the designated region but will also require occasional travel to other RNLI assets including our support centre in Poole.
This post requires a valid driving licence. A vehicle will be made available to carry out your duties.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 21 May 2026.
Interview date: 29 May 2026.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
The Basics
- Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
- Location: Luton & Stevenage, with daily travel across the region and some home working
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (including up to 2 evenings per week until 7pm)
We are a place-based organisation and are keen to build a team rooted in the communities we serve. We are therefore looking for someone who lives in or in commutable distance of Luton/Stevenage.
Our Application Process
The deadline for applications to this role is 5pm on Tuesday 9th June.
Interviews for our delivery team involve a first interview held via teams and a practical interview which is in person at one of our delivery sites.
About the Role
The Senior Programme Coordinator is a skilled practitioner who leads by example, delivering high-quality interventions to young people while providing day-to-day oversight of regional delivery, with support from the Programme Manager.
This role combines hands-on delivery with operational coordination, team leadership, and partnership management. You will play a key role in ensuring programmes are delivered safely, effectively, and to a consistently high standard across schools, alternative provisions, and community settings.
Alongside direct delivery, you will coordinate regional timetables and logistics, line manage and support delivery staff, and build strong relationships with schools, partners, funders, and stakeholders across the region.
This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who is passionate about supporting young people experiencing school exclusion or other challenging circumstances, while also leading and developing a team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality interventions for young people in schools, alternative provisions, and community settings
- Coordinate regional delivery timetables, staffing, and logistics to ensure smooth programme delivery
- Line manage and support regional delivery staff through coaching, mentoring, and regular supervision
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, partners, funders, and external stakeholders
- Lead on safeguarding, behaviour management, and wellbeing across all regional activity
- Support the planning and delivery of holiday programmes, career taster days, and regional events
- Monitor programme impact through accurate reporting, data collection, and evaluation
- Champion the Dallaglio RugbyWorks culture and values, modelling high standards across the team
About You
You will have at least three years’ experience delivering interventions for young people facing exclusion or other significant challenges, alongside experience leading or supporting teams within a youth work, sport, or education environment.
You will be confident building trusted relationships with young people and able to engage and support them using a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people to make positive life changes
- Experienced in delivering youth work and/or sports-based interventions
- Skilled at building partnerships with schools and external organisations
- Organised and proactive in coordinating delivery and solving problems
- A supportive leader who can motivate and develop others
- Committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, and high-quality practice
Essential Requirements
- At least 3 years’ experience delivering interventions for young people experiencing school exclusion or similar challenges
- Level 2 qualification in Sport Coaching (or equivalent)
- Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience of line management or team leadership
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Flexibility to travel daily across the region and work occasional evenings
Supporting young people, using the power of rugby.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Basics
- Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
- Location: Merseyside & Stockport, with daily travel to delivery sites and some home working
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (including up to 2 evenings per week until 7pm)
We are a place-based organisation and are keen to build a team rooted in the communities we serve. We are therefore looking for someone who lives in Liverpool/Merseyside.
Our Application Process
The deadline for applications to this role is 5pm on Tuesday 9th June.
Interviews for our delivery team involve a first interview held via teams and a practical interview which is in person at one of our delivery sites.
About the Role
The Senior Programme Coordinator is a skilled practitioner who leads by example, delivering high-quality interventions to young people while providing day-to-day oversight of regional delivery, with support from the Programme Manager.
This role combines hands-on delivery with operational coordination, team leadership, and partnership management. You will play a key role in ensuring programmes are delivered safely, effectively, and to a consistently high standard across schools, alternative provisions, and community settings.
Alongside direct delivery, you will coordinate regional timetables and logistics, line manage and support delivery staff, and build strong relationships with schools, partners, funders, and stakeholders across the region.
This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who is passionate about supporting young people experiencing school exclusion or other challenging circumstances, while also leading and developing a team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality interventions for young people in schools, alternative provisions, and community settings
- Coordinate regional delivery timetables, staffing, and logistics to ensure smooth programme delivery
- Line manage and support regional delivery staff through coaching, mentoring, and regular supervision
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, partners, funders, and external stakeholders
- Lead on safeguarding, behaviour management, and wellbeing across all regional activity
- Support the planning and delivery of holiday programmes, career taster days, and regional events
- Monitor programme impact through accurate reporting, data collection, and evaluation
- Champion the Dallaglio RugbyWorks culture and values, modelling high standards across the team
About You
You will have at least three years’ experience delivering interventions for young people facing exclusion or other significant challenges, alongside experience leading or supporting teams within a youth work, sport, or education environment.
You will be confident building trusted relationships with young people and able to engage and support them using a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people to make positive life changes
- Experienced in delivering youth work and/or sports-based interventions
- Skilled at building partnerships with schools and external organisations
- Organised and proactive in coordinating delivery and solving problems
- A supportive leader who can motivate and develop others
- Committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, and high-quality practice
Essential Requirements
- At least 3 years’ experience delivering interventions for young people experiencing school exclusion or similar challenges
- Level 2 qualification in Sport Coaching (or equivalent)
- Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience of line management or team leadership
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Flexibility to travel daily across the region and work occasional evenings
Supporting young people, using the power of rugby.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Purpose
Responsible for helping to ensure the effective delivery of the Regional Fundraising strategy in relation to generating sustainable income from third parties and campaigns. You will primarily focus on recruiting support from community groups and associations, businesses and individuals across the South as well as supporting the growth and diversity of the challenge events portfolio.
You will plan, market, deliver and grow your portfolio ensuring all objectives, financial and non-financial are achieved, with an active focus on cost-effective ideas, growth and contingency plans.
Working closely with our service delivery teams across the UK to develop fundraising lead networks, building a robust and community driven income pipeline. You will build powerful, local relationships across your region, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional fundraising experience.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of a fundraising plan to maximise income generation across the designated area, in line with the overall fundraising strategy.
- Build knowledge of Child Bereavement UK supporters in the area and develop a community of supporters who have a tangible relationship with our work.
- Build relationships with individual supporters, community organisations, faith groups, schools and education facilities, regional corporates and challenge event participants.
- Contribute to the development of annual income and expenditure budgets, monitoring results and contributing to regular reforecasts, mitigation and contingency planning to ensure budget is achieved.
- Attract new support and nurture and develop existing support by providing excellent stewardship to maximise supporter journey, value and retention and in-turn income.
- Work alongside the Head of Regional Fundraising and Challenge Event team to develop and promote successful and engaging off-the-shelf fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and challenge events to engage and encourage potential supporters, using research to spot trends and popular initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with the Challenge Event team and Communications team to develop and implement marketing and social media plans for all events/activities.
- Analyse the potential risks and benefits of fundraising events/activities considering risk, time/cost ratios, and overall ROI, to focus effort accordingly.
- Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements, and best practice, including Data Protection Act and GDPR.
- Develop and follow processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining and assuming responsibility for accurate information on the charity’s Sales Force database and the community section of the website.
- Work with the Head of Regional Fundraising to recruit Fundraising Committees across the region.
- Support with the recruitment of Community Ambassadors.
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Child Bereavement UK; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to self-motivate and organise yourself to manage multiple priorities, to set and meet deadlines in order to keep projects moving forwards.
- Experience in at least one of: fundraising, sales, partnerships, business development, or community engagement.
- Confidence and experience in public speaking, both offline and online, and demonstratable ability to represent a cause to a wide range of audiences.
- Outstanding relationship-building skills and an ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively and creatively.
- Experience of working to targets and managing budgets.
- A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience in community fundraising or charity income generation
- Experience of delivering a regional-focused role in the same geographic area
- Experience of managing and supporting volunteers.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data management
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 27th May 2026 at midnight
First Stage Screening Interviews
You may be asked to attend a 10-minute Screening Interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the vacancy, to assess your suitability for the role. During the interview, you will be asked two skills-based questions.
Second Stage Interviews
If you are progressed to a second stage interview, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour formal interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the role. It is our policy to share the role-specific interview questions with applicants ahead of the interview, to aid their preparation. You may also be asked to complete an interview task, which will also be shared with you in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Main Role & Responsibilities
The post holder is required to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all programme activity, ensuring all activity is delivered and evaluated effectively and in alignment with organisational goals.
The successful candidate will lead and develop programme teams and oversee engagement, planning and delivery, and monitor risk and opportunities. They will develop strong relationships representing the organisation externally, and ensure programmes demonstrate clear impact and meet quality standards.
Role Requirements
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Strategic Leadership & Direction
- Lead all programme activity and ensure alignment with organisational goals
- Translate vision and strategic goals into actionable programme, content and priorities
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact
- Contribute to wider organisational strategy and oversee the operationalisation of strategic goals
- Work closely with other heads of services to support strategic development
Programme Development & Design
- Oversee the development and evolution of programmes, content, and resources
- Ensure programmes are evidence-based, relevant, and high quality, aligning with quality standards, working closely with the insights team
- Lead needs assessments and stakeholder consultations to understand programme needs
- Embed inclusivity, accessibility, and best practice in all programme design
Programme Delivery & Operations
- Oversee the planning, implementation and delivery of all programmes
- Develop systems, processes, and timelines for consistent execution
- Manage programme budgets and resource allocation
- Identify and mitigate risks to delivery
- Identify opportunities for commercialisation of products and services
Performance, Monitoring & Impact Measurement
- Define KPIs and success metrics aligned to organisational outcomes
- Analyse data to assess programme effectiveness and impact
- Use insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decisions
- Report on performance to senior leadership, funders, and stakeholders
Stakeholder & Partnership Management
· Build and maintain strong relationships with:
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- Partners and collaborators
- Funders and commissioners
- Community or beneficiary groups
- Represent the organisation externally at meetings, events, and networks
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance programme reach
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, manage, and develop the delivery leadership team
- Participate in strategic development and oversee work within delivery and impact portfolio
- Work closely with other heads of services to provide support to the SLT
- Set clear objectives, expectations, and performance standards
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Quality Assurance & Governance
- Ensure programmes meet quality standards and organisational policies
- Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and safeguarding requirements
- Oversee documentation, reporting, and accountability processes
Resource & Content Oversight
- Ensure the development of high-quality programme materials and resources
- Oversee content consistency, branding, and alignment with organisational values
- Ensure resources are accessible and effectively utilised
Financial Oversight
- Manage programme budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery
- Monitor expenditure and ensure alignment with funding requirements
- Support fundraising and contribute to funding proposals as required
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Work with Insight and Innovation team to stay informed of sector trends and best practices
- Encourage innovation in programme design and delivery
- Pilot and scale new approaches based on evidence and feedback
· Oversee development of all programmes and associated content and resources
Person Specification
Essential
· Educated to degree level or have the equivalent experience
· A detailed understanding of education, Health and Social Care and family services and how to engage these sectors
· Confident leader with previous demonstrable experience in overseeing multiple programmes or portfolios with matrix management experience
· Proven track record of developing, delivering, and scaling programmes with measurable impact
· Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including partners, funders, and communities
· Experience managing budgets and resources effectively
· Experience of delivering regional and national programmes
· Strong understanding of programme design, delivery, and lifecycle management
· Understanding of partnership working and stakeholder engagement approaches
· Awareness of relevant policy, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements
· Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
· Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex programmes simultaneously
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive continuous improvement
· Ability to define KPIs and measure programme success effectively
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships
· Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams through coaching and performance management
· Strong commitment to quality, impact, and continuous improvement
· Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
· High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
· Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic and changing environment
· Passionate about the organisation’s mission and values
Desirable
· Experience of working in gambling harms prevention sector or another similar or related field
· Experience of operationalising strategic plans
· Experience in developing harm prevention programmes and or interventions
· Knowledge of sector trends, innovation, and best practice
· Leadership qualification
· An understanding of public health frameworks and approach to harm prevention
· An understanding of PSHE, PSE, Learning for Life and Work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Impact & Portfolio Management Advisor
Permanent, Full time, Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can also be based in one of our UK offices (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington)
Salary - £45,732 per annum (plus London allowance if applicable)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Global Programme & Partnership Lead, the Programme Impact & Portfolio Management Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting the effective implementation of Christian Aid’s unrestricted funded projects and programmes, valued at over £10 million, including signature programmes and other incubative funding mechanisms under Christian Aid’s unrestricted portfolio.
The post-holder will provide comprehensive support across all stages of our ‘signature’ programmes and programmes under unrestricted portfolio, brining deep global and regional experience to lift programme portfolio management across the organization. The role supports the global programme and partnership lead in managing the full programme cycle from design to closure, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and policies, ensuring consistency and coherence.
The role also involves supporting capacity building for our Multi Country Cluster (MCC) and global staff, contributing to programme information management systems, and engaging in cross-organisational initiatives to enhance programme quality and excellence. The role supports the global programme and partnership lead in coordinating cross-functional teams across MCC and global enabling functions, ensuring coherent and quality programme delivery across the unrestricted portfolio to achieve the greatest impact under the new strategy.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Programme Impact & Portfolio Management Advisor include:
- Support MCCs to ensure effective programme cycle implementation from design, inception, delivery to close-out, with a focus on signature programmes and other programmes under the unrestricted portfolio, aligned with internal standards, organizational values and goals, and external commitments such as the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS).
- Support the global programme and partnership lead in ensuring effective and impactful programme impact and portfolio management across the full unrestricted portfolio- from design and planning through implementation, review, and closure – drawing on substantive regional experience to ensure quality, coherence, and learning embedded at every stage.
- Collaborate with Impact Department colleagues to develop policies and enhance programme, project and partnership cycles, collaborating to drive meaningful change.
- Support delivery of capacity-building initiatives through training and resource navigation support for unrestricted funding projects to maximize income and
- Collaborate with the MEL Advisor and Income & Public Engagement Department to strengthen communications and reporting for internal and external stakeholders, building relationships based on trust and openness.
- Support programme and finance teams in monitoring expenditure and resource allocation within agreed
About you
Who we are looking.
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant
- Significant hands-on experience in leading and supporting programme portfolio management across the full cycle of programme cycle management (PCM)-design, planning, implementation, review, and closure- including in the context of unrestricted (code 1) funded programmes.
- Substantive regional and global experience (Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America) that can be applied to lift the quality and ambition of signature programme and other programmes under unrestricted portfolio.
- Demonstrated ability to provide global support in anchoring and coordinating cross-functional teams – including MCC and global enabling functions – to achieve joined -up, quality programme delivery.
- Significant experience working on global programme portfolio management
- Significant experience in coordinating with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Highly developed in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and web/intranet-based systems for financial management.
- Significant experience and acumen of budget monitoring, financial analysis using spreadsheets and producing reports for donors.
- Demonstrable experience working with diverse cultures in contexts across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America through a partnership approach.
- Developed problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex issues independently.
- Highly developed communication skills for convening meetings and taking clear minutes.
- Fluency in English
Desirable:
- Developed ability in French or Spanish (written or spoken).
- Demonstrable experience working with external
- Understanding of humanitarian principles and international standards such as SPHERE or
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be part of a life-saving mission.
We’re looking for a compassionate and strategic individual to join our Rail Team as the Regional Development Lead (RDL) for the East Midlands & Anglia routes. This is a pivotal role, responsible for building strong, collaborative relationships across the rail industry and leading on local delivery of Samaritans’ suicide prevention activities within the region.
As RDL, you will work closely with industry partners such as Network Rail, train operating companies (TOCs), and the British Transport Police, to drive forward meaningful change and support those impacted by suicide. From developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSPPs) to representing Samaritans at regional meetings and organising post-incident support, your work will help save lives and support communities.
Contract:
- Fixed Term - 12 months maternity cover (until June 2027)
- £32,850 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences
- Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail offices. Significant travel throughout the Route. The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the route. Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.
About the Role:
You’ll represent Samaritans Rail Programme at a regional and local level, attending regular suicide prevention meetings and providing guidance and support both within and external to the rail industry, focusing on industry specific priorities.
What you’ll do:
- Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.
- Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.
- Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.
- Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.
What you’ll bring:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.
- Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
- A proactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.
Full outline in the Job description file below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities.
Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Please make sure to demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the essential criteria.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close on 26th May at 9am
Video interviews taking place over w/c 1st June.
Apply now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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The South East Gambling Harms Partnership is a consortium of regional Citizens Advice offices that include: Wokingham, Reading, West Berkshire and East Berkshire offices in Berkshire and Hart, Rushmore, Basingstoke and Tadley in North Hampshire. This is a high-profile initiative funded by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) to tackle gambling harms through the collaboration of the South East Gambling Harms Partnership.
The Role
We are looking for a strategically-minded Regional Service Manager to lead the South East Gambling Harms Partnership. You will be the architect of our strategic engagement, building trusted partnerships with NHS commissioners and local authorities to ensure gambling harms are a priority in local health responses. You will lead a dedicated team of Training Leads and Prevention Workers, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, building strong links with VCSE partners and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership & Influence: Act as the lead advocate for the partnership, engaging with NHS and Local Authority commissioners to ensure gambling harm prevention is embedded into local health strategies and regional policies.
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Partnership Management: Provide cohesive leadership for a collaboration of eight Citizens Advice offices, ensuring all locations are aligned, accountable, and integrating gambling screening into daily practice.
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Operational Oversight: Lead the project team (Data Officer, Training Leads, and Prevention Workers) to meet ambitious targets, while managing budgets, risks, and funder reporting.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Foster "trusted partner" relationships with grassroots organisations and wider community sectors to reach high-risk groups, including young people, veterans, minority communities and affected others.
About the Mercury
The Mercury creates and shares stories that are exhilarating, revelatory and relevant. Through the reinvention of classic texts and the creation of bold, new writing, we believe that the transformative power of theatre can enrich the lives of our community.
The Mercury is a significant regional developer of new talent, working with a range of partners across the arts, education and creative industries to deliver a studio programme and a learning, participation and professional development programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of theatre makers.
Everything we do is driven by our values of quality, innovation, diversity, and connection.
About your new role
Are you a commercially minded fundraiser, passionate about garnering support for a cause you love? Come and join #TeamMercury as our new Head of Development and Partnerships.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in identifying and securing funding, building commercial partnerships, and nurturing meaningful strategic relationships that drive sustainable growth.
You will lead on securing income from Trusts and Foundations, statutort funders, lottery sources, individuals, corporate partnerships, membership schemes and commercial coproduction investments.
The successful candidate is creative, highly collaborative and forward-thinking. You will bring experience across a range of fundraising approaches and the ability to make the most of a mix of commercial streams. We would love to hear from you!
To find out more, download the candidate pack.
Applications close at 10am on Monday 18 May 2026. First round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
We believe that the transformative power of theatre can enrich the lives of our community. We are Colchester. We are for everyone.



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Regional Manager
Salary: £42,205 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Southwest, covering Exeter, Somerset and Dorset
Additional information:
- Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.
- Patriciate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
- Travel across the Southwest region with projects across Exeter, Somerset and Dorset.
While we’d ideally like candidates based in Somerset, we’re open to considering applicants located in Dorset and Exeter.
About Julian House:
Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As a Regional Manager at Julian House, you’ll play a vital leadership role in tackling homelessness and changing lives for the better. You’ll lead and support a portfolio of frontline services, empowering Service Managers and teams to deliver compassionate, high‑quality support that enables people to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
As part of our Senior Operational Team, you’ll help shape strategy, drive continuous improvement, and embed our values across everything we do. You’ll bring thoughtful leadership, resilience, and creativity — championing innovation while ensuring services remain safe, effective, and person‑centred.
You’ll have oversight of Outreach and Supported Housing services across Exeter, Weymouth, and parts of Somerset, supporting teams who work every day with people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Through your leadership, you’ll strengthen services, nurture talent, and help create sustainable pathways out of homelessness for individuals and communities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and inspire Service Managers, providing oversight across multiple projects and driving continuous improvement to ensure services thrive within Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
- Oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of outreach, support, and accommodation services, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and excellence.
- Drive performance and impact through robust KPI reporting, using accurate data and high‑quality analysis to identify gaps, implement action plans, and support service improvement.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships, working collaboratively with internal teams and key external stakeholders, including local authorities, probation services, and commissioners.
- Participate in the senior management on‑call rota, providing leadership oversight and back‑up support to local on‑call teams when required.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
What we’re looking for:
- Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes.
- Previous experience of managing services and teams across different locations.
- Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
Join us at an exciting time in our journey to improve lives through the sport of boccia and help to lead development of the most inclusive sport in England.
The Partnership and Infrastructure Manager will focus on driving participation growth within communities by working in partnership with key stakeholders, including Leisure providers, Active Partnerships, and National charities, to create inclusive and sustainable opportunities.
Purpose of the Job
· To develop and expand the boccia community infrastructure, increasing access and participation.
· To build and strengthen strategic partnerships that create more opportunities for people to play boccia.
· To coordinate and deliver the implementation of Boccia England’s action plans within key place-based locations.
As Partnerships and Infrastructure Manager you will play a central part supporting the organisation and ensuring we offer great service and care to the boccia community.
We are looking for someone who can make a positive contribution to our charity and use their experience and skills to support our work. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a real difference and bring new ideas for our processes and services.
Accountability and Objectives of the role
Strategic Focus
- Support the co-ordination and delivery of agreed operational plans and programme by providing quarterly reports on performance against the targets in the annual delivery plan, for the board and key stakeholders.
- Drive the development of boccia delivery in key regions, aligned with Sport England place-based investment priorities.
- Collect, collate and report data, insight and learning related to the delivery of the Boccia
England operational plan
- Support the implementation of the People Plan for our external workforce at a local level where identified
- Work with colleagues to secure new funding to resource the development and growth of boccia in regions.
Relationship Building – Lead the initiation and development of a nationwide regional community boccia infrastructure model.
- Develop and manage a network of key partners to create opportunities that connect, engage, and empower physically disabled people and wider communities through a range of Boccia initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key identified partners to ensure Boccia England maximizes the opportunities to grow the sport of boccia
- Plan, promote, and deliver engagement events such as the Big Boccia Conversation, creating opportunities for partners and stakeholders to network, share ideas, and explore ways to increase participation in Boccia and disability sport.
- Collaborate with colleagues to establish new clubs, strengthen school engagement, and ensure the sustainability of participation growth.
Programme Development
- Promote and support the delivery of Try Boccia, providing partners with the tools, resources, and guidance required to deliver inclusive Boccia sessions across a range of community settings
- Support the development of local and regional Boccia communities, building their capacity to deliver sustainable participation opportunities across clubs and Try Boccia sites.
- Deliver a roadmap of initiatives across key locations to drive participation through a range of Boccia programmes.
Finance and Budget Management - Ensure effective processes are in place to manage and report on budgets.
- Coordinate annual budget planning and monitoring of performance against budgets.
- Effectively manage and monitor the specific budgets for participation and development programmes, with clear means of measuring progress.
- With the senior leadership team, ensure the preparation of relevant and appropriate quarterly financial reports to the Board.
EDI and Safeguarding
- Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of work. Ensure accessibility and inclusive practices are integrated into all working processes, creating a workplace and culture that is welcoming, equitable, and representative of all communities.
- Promote the safety, welfare, and well-being of everyone to ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Report all safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and protective environment for all within Boccia Englands workplace and community
General Requirements
- Manage own workload effectively.
- Be committed to continuous improvement.
- Provide excellent and timely customer service with both internal and external communications.
- Use and share knowledge and expertise to promote boccia and develop Boccia England.
- Be an advocate for Boccia England and the sport of boccia.
- support the wider Boccia England team to ensure business objectives are achieved
- Any other tasks or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Sport and commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
For further details of the role please access the Job Descripton by visiting the Boccia England website under the careers section.
To create positive, engaging and accessible opportunities for physically disabled people to play boccia.
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