Regional transport manager jobs in westerham, greater london
We are recruiting for a member of the Policy and Research team to help provide hard-hitting evidence to deliver our mission for more affordable, greener transport solutions.
- £29,000-£38,000 (dependent on experience level and appropriate seniority), 8 per cent pension, generous annual leave and life insurance
- Full-time, permanent
- Location: Southwark and flexible home working
Campaign for Better Transport is the leading national charity championing the need for integrated, sustainable and affordable transport. This role will play a significant part in our Policy and Research team and will be responsible for developing and evidencing our policy work to underpin our campaigning, influencing and communications.
The successful candidate will have experience in policy research, a good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the ability to develop and utilise appropriate research methods and excellent data analysis skills. They will also have an understanding of Westminster, national, regional and local policy development and delivery processes.
We are open to levels of seniority between officer and manager level, and will appoint the most suitable person to the post, depending on experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Research
- Managing and working on research projects that utilise both quantitative and qualitative methods, including drafting and analysing surveys, statistical data analysis, and organising and leading focus groups and expert workshops
- Drafting written reports, including analysis of the research findings and the policy context, and developing recommendations for policymakers.
- Policy
- Developing and disseminating the charity’s policy positions based on robust evidence and analysis
- Managing the delivery of written materials including policy briefings, letters, consultation responses and inquiry submissions.
- External facing
- Supporting external communications, including blog writing and acting as a media spokesperson
- Maintaining effective working relationships and attending meetings with key partners and stakeholders
- Representing the charity externally at conferences, roundtables and other events.
Person specification
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- An undergraduate qualification (transport, policy or politics related would be a bonus)
- Experience in a similar role (a minimum of one year for the Policy Researcher role, including internships, and three years for the Policy Research Manager role)
- Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and ability to develop and utilise appropriate research methods
- Excellent data analysis skills (ability to use data analytical tools desirable)
- Ability to lead workshops and roundtables
- Understanding of Westminster, national, regional and local policy development and delivery processes
- Understanding of the major issues in sustainable transport (desirable for the Policy Researcher role and essential for the Policy Research Manager role)
- Experience of working effectively with stakeholders from different sectors
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Engaging verbal and written communication style tailored for different audiences
- Confident public speaker and ability to persuade and network effectively
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet often competing deadlines
- Strong work planning and prioritisation skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy of communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £27,007.50 FTE (£10,803 pro-rata) per annum (London Living Wage)
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE), preferably worked over 3 afternoons/evenings (Tue – Thu)
Location: On site at London Projects, and remote working as needed
Contract: Fixed-term Employee contract for 6 months
Do you want to work with multiple-award winning charity, FoodCycle? Our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community – including our school communities!
We’ve partnered with 4 schools across London to bring our free community meal to their families after school hours, with the additional goal of helping connect families with each other and the school and introducing kids to new healthy food.
We’re looking for some additional help over the next 6 months to support the volunteer teams on site and make these meals happen. You’ll need to have an interest and experience in working with kids and families!
By joining us you’ll gain an understanding of different aspects of local project delivery for a national charity. You’ll be hands-on and have an immediate impact each day, leading small teams of volunteers who cook in the kitchen and host our guests to create a positive and welcoming environment and a nutritious vegetarian meal.
Our school meals happen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and we would ideally like you to work your hours across these three afternoons/evenings. You’ll be supporting 2 meals per week on average, with around 5 hours required per meal. That leaves 5 additional hours to join team meetings and complete other duties.
You’ll be supported by our experienced operational team, and we will equip you with a package of training and shadowing, including specific training around food safety, safeguarding and working within the lively environment of schools!
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays for full-time employees (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:11.59pm on Tuesday 30th September
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.
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.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Volunteers are vital to Parkinson’s UK; they provide high valued support and services through local branches, groups and cafes. This rewarding role provides the opportunity to work directly with volunteers, together making a positive difference to the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
You’ll act as the main point of contact and support for volunteers in local branches, groups and cafes. As part of an integrated regional team, you’ll contribute to shared plans and priorities. Working remotely and in person, you’ll provide the highest quality customer care and support volunteers in line with the charity’s governance requirements, as well as our policies and procedures. You’ll provide high quality business support to colleagues to promote volunteering opportunities and bring volunteers together in the local community.
What you’ll do:
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Provide excellent customer service to local group volunteers through remote and in-person support.
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Be the main point of contact for colleagues seeking support to recruit volunteers in the community as part of a regional team.
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Support volunteers to lead their groups in line with governance requirements through provision of information and relevant tools.
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Support our local group volunteers with reviewing and planning their activities (including associated budgets).
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Manage volunteer records using online tools such as the volunteer management system, local activities database, for example.
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Support events and meetings which bring volunteers together in the community.
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Promote and facilitate volunteer recruitment, induction and training to local volunteer roles.
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Maintain relevant data on local group activities, or support lead volunteers to do so.
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Produce regular reports for performance reporting and monitoring.
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Collaborate and liaise with colleagues across the charity, as appropriate, to provide excellent customer service to volunteers in the community.
What you’ll bring:
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Strong volunteer support skills and an ability to work in a user-focused and inclusive way.
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Experience of volunteer recruitment, induction and training.
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Ability to manage and prioritise own workload whilst working collaboratively across a dispersed team of colleagues and volunteers.
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Proven ability to take a solution focused approach, supporting with queries raised by volunteers.
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Ability to confidently support group volunteers with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
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Practical experience of maintaining accurate data using administrative systems and databases.
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A commitment to working in an inclusive way that encourages volunteering.
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Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace including digital workplace including using digital communication routes.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on 7th October 2025.
The successful candidate will be required to:
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based in the area of Essex, Suffolk or Hertfordshire and have extensive travel in the area and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
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provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
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have a confidential space in which to work
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us and our ecological work
We are a small but growing UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes.
Our ecological work spans two exciting fronts: restoring missing species through projects like The Missing Lynx, Pine Marten and White-Tailed Eagle reintroductions in Northern England; and securing the protection of ecological restoration sites as a Responsible Body for conservation covenants through which we aim to set the gold standard, supporting ambitious, mission-aligned projects such as Nattergal’s High Fen site.
About the role
We are seeking to hire a dynamic and passionate Senior Ecologist to join The Lifescape Project, to play an integral role in the restoration of charismatic species to the UK and in landscape scale habitat restoration.
As a Senior Ecologist, your work will cover two distinct areas which are broadly: BNG-associated site assessments; and practical planning and feasibility aspects of species reintroductions.
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months initially.
Location: Remote working with site survey work and some UK and international travel.
Please refer to the job description for further information about the role.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20 October 2025.
The role will commence as soon as possible.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
Together for Short Lives is a charity that makes sure seriously ill children and their families get the care they need, especially at the end of life. We work closely with families, care professionals, and services to improve children’s palliative care. We also speak up to government leaders and decision-makers to help make sure families have access to the best support when they need it.
About the Role
As a Kentown Family Service Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for families referred into the Kentown programme, helping them navigate health, social care, and voluntary sector services. You will:
- Carry out family needs assessments and co-develop personalised support plans with families.
- Build strong local relationships with health, education, and community services to ensure families can access the help they need.
- Promote the work of the Kentown Programme and Together for Short Lives and raise awareness of children’s palliative care in the region.
- Support family engagement events, training opportunities, and ongoing evaluation of the programme’s impact.
- Work collaboratively with the Kentown team, sharing learning and best practice across regions.
- This is a home-based role with travel across Lancashire, Cumbria, and Manchester.
About You
We’re looking for someone with experience in health, social care, or education who is passionate about supporting families. You will bring:
- Experience working directly with children, young people, or families with complex needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with families and professionals.
- The ability to assess needs, coordinate support, and signpost families to the right services.
- Confidence in collecting feedback and supporting events or activities for families.
- A proactive, compassionate, and organised approach, with good IT and record-keeping skills.
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.
We exist to ensure every seriously ill child and their family gets the high-quality children’s palliative and end of life care





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.