Research programme manager jobs

Are you a JNC-qualified Youth Worker with significant project management experience?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and a staff team to reach their potential?

Are you an inspiring leader who can build relationships with partners and stakeholders at all levels?

If so, the role of Airplay Programme Manager could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About Airplay:
Airplay is a national youth work programme delivered by a partnership of YMCAs on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF). We provide year-round activities and support for children and young people aged 5–18 at RAF Stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as online through Airplay Connect. As the lead partner, One YMCA oversees the contract, manages central functions, and acts as the key point of contact for the RAFBF and RAF on behalf of the partnership.

If this role sparks your interest, please keep reading. We welcome applications from candidates seeking 30 - 37.5 hours per week.

The Role
We are seeking an Airplay Programme Manager to lead the Airplay Central Team and take overall operational responsibility for delivering and monitoring the Airplay programme.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supporting the Airplay Central Team.
• Managing sub-contracting arrangements with partner YMCAs.
• Ensuring the programme achieves its objectives and delivers high-quality youth work.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the RAFBF and RAF.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in programme or project management, ideally in youth work or a similar sector.
• Can lead and motivate a team across multiple locations, often working remotely.
• Is skilled in stakeholder management and building strong partnerships.
• Demonstrates a passion for supporting young people and creating positive outcomes.

Why Join Us
• Be part of a national programme making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Flexible working hours (30–37.5 hours per week).
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.

Benefits of working with us!
• Generous pension scheme and life cover
• Health cash plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Retail discounts, Blue Light Card, and more
• Generous annual leave including your birthday off and a paid wellbeing day
• Proud to be a Real Living Wage employer

Apply today to help shape the future of Airplay and support young people across the UK!

Applications require a CV and supporting statement.

We kindly ask that Recruitment agencies do not contact us directly – Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles submitted by agencies not on our PSL will be considered speculative and not create any contractual obligation or financial liability on our part.

*Please apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis*

We look forward to reading your application!

This is a full or part time role, dependant on the successful candidate.
Hours per week: 30-37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: to be agreed with successful candidate. Generally Mon-Fri office hours, but flexibility is essential - the role will include regular travel to One YMCA Hatfield Hub and RAF Stations, some evening and residential work, including being part of an on-call safeguarding rota.

Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

EDIB: At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

Events and Community Fundraiser

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

Permanent

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 13th October 2025

First round interviews: w/c 20th October 2025

Second round interviews: Tuesday 28th October 2025

World Cancer Research Fund are the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity. While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work is helping people to live longer, happier and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Events and Community Fundraiser who will deliver our programme of running and challenge events and develop our community fundraising programme. This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for maximising participation in events and community fundraising activity, whilst providing excellent stewardship to our supporters.

You will be joining us at a really exciting time with our London Marathon team doubling in size and investment in our events marketing activity. You will have the opportunity to grow the community fundraising programmes, developing new and existing products and work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to feed into the development of our wider programme and income growth. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make their mark in their role and within the sector.

About you

Ideally you will have experience of working in the charity sector or be able to demonstrate transferable skills. You will have a passion for fundraising and be an excellent and confident relationship manager with experience of two or more of the following: organising or supporting running or challenge events, marketing and/or promotion, building relationships and event administration. 

You should be able to organise yourself, prioritise varied workloads, plan effectively and work to tight deadlines, as well as possessing excellent communication and stewarding skills. You’ll have a working knowledge of social media and marketing tools such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Mailchimp. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is comfortable representing the values and aims of the charity proactively in community spaces. 

We’d love you to be a great team player, demonstrating a willingness to support others and build strong working relationships with external and internal contacts.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. 

You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are only able to contact and provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

This post will commence in November 2025 for the duration of a 5 month fixed-term contract subject to grant agreement signature.

Location: Hybrid - London WC1H (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 20% of your time per month being office based)

Join the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) as a Programme Manager and use your extensive project management experience to lead the delivery of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Coalition (CSCC), a flagship initiative responding to the Commonwealth Declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation.

The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the higher education sector. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 440 universities in over 40 countries. We support Commonwealth Universities to collaborate and to work together to build a more equitable and sustainable world.

The ACU Programmes, Business Development and International Mobility Team look after a portfolio of research capacity strengthening and education mobility programmes. These programmes are externally funded and are often developed in collaboration with ACU member universities and other strategic partners

The team supports the ACU’s policy and advocacy work, aiming to benefit our members by fostering international research and education collaboration at both individual and organisational levels. Experience of managing such programmes has fed into to the commissioning and development of the ACU Equitable Research Partnership Toolkit.

The role

The Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Coalition (CSCC) is a transformative, multi-level, multi-sector coalition designed to address the intersecting challenges of rapid urbanisation and climate change across the Commonwealth. The CSCC is a collaboration between the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), the Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP), the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC), and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), working with The King’s Foundation (KF).

The CSCC Programme Manager will set up and oversee the CSCC Secretariat function, coordinate governance structures, and, in collaboration with the ACU Senior Policy and Networks Manager, lead the delivery of a cross-cutting skills agenda through the ACU’s newly launched Expert Group model. The role will also support CSCC partners in establishing three transdisciplinary Action Groups - focused on housing, integrated planning, and urban finance - and support delivery of three National Dialogues in selected Commonwealth countries. This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish the CSCC, a platform that will shape policy, strengthen capacity, and mobilise higher education expertise to support sustainable urban development across the Commonwealth.

Who are we looking for?

The ACU is seeking a highly organised Programme Manager to support the establishment of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Coalition (CSCC). You will set up and manage the CSCC Secretariat, coordinate governance and reporting, and ensure delivery partners meet their commitments across this multi-stakeholder initiative.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Oversee project delivery, reporting, and financial management

• Support governance through the Project Management Committee

• Support the coordination of the ACU Expert Group on Skills 

• Help set up three Action Groups and support CSCC project partners to organise three National Dialogues

• Foster collaboration and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

What to expect:

We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days

• Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

• Regular social activities

• Health and wellbeing programmes

• Give as you earn charitable donations scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free travel season ticket loan

How to apply:

Apply via our recruitment portal, submitting your CV (maximum 2 pages) and online application form (maximum 1000 words) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria for the role. Please include your motivation for applying.

Closing date: 12 October 2025 @ 23:45

Interview date: 16 October 2025 (will take place virtually)

We encourage you to apply early as the application process may close early if we receive a sufficient number of strong candidates.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support phase 1 – the conduct of document analysis and write-up, as the first component of study activities for the Zimbabwe Eye Health Systems Assessment. This will be guided by a stand-alone activity plan to be developed by the consultant in consultation with Sightsavers.

Duration of Project

The contractual period will be 10 days spread over a month. Payment to the consultant will be a lumpsum at the satisfactory completion of a well-written report accepted by the Sightsavers technical team. The consultant will be responsible for all tax payments. The full value of this consultancy will be US$25,000.00. 

Sightsavers will cover cost of software (if required) as well as internet connection for the consultant to access documents but not the cost of travel to and from different offices in Harare to locate grey literature. Town running is included in the consultant’s daily rate.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

Please see the Terms of Reference (availble on advert on Sightsavers webiste) for full scope of work and deliverables.

Consultant Characteristics

• - Ideally a Master's in a discipline related to public health, health economics, social or behavioural science, or relevant fields, with expertise in Health Systems Research. PhD preferred.
• Will ideally have experience of eye health and related epidemiology and research
• Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and rapidly engage with stakeholders in the eye health sector to access documents (print and electronic) that are required to complete the assignment in a timely manner.
• Be thoroughly informed as to the technical issues and the politically sensitive strategies that one must take to negotiate access to documents and datasets such that work can be successfully conducted.
• A senior researcher with substantial prior experience leading and conducting Health Systems Research studies in Zimbabwe.
• Proven ability to prepare compelling written products including reports is required.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are required.

About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role 
This role is responsible for leading the relationship fundraising programme in the north, midlands and Scotland. You’ll help to develop and implement strategies to engage new audiences and foster high lifetime value relationships, as well as surprise and delight loyal supporters. 
Uniquely, you’ll help to implement a large-scale pilot to enhance the charity’s presence in key local areas to grow long term sustainable income. New roles in your team will develop portfolios of supporters as well as further grow Tickled Pink, an award-winning partnership between Asda, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! which has raised over £100m, by directly supporting colleagues across Asda stores. 

You’ll manage a team of 9 including 3 line reports. You’ll inspire, motivate and coach them to excel in their roles, to help continue the growth that the relationship fundraising team has seen over the last five years. This role is also responsible for the community fundraising operations team, which manage mass market DIY fundraising and deliver key projects. 
If you’re looking to work as part of an innovative and fun team, where you’re able to take the lead in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

About you  
You care deeply about providing exceptional stewardship and relationship management, and you understand how this inspires rich relationships. When it comes to supporter experience, your aim is sector leading standards. You’re a natural collaborator and love working with others. You can flex and adapt your management style to get the best out of your team and achieve amazing results. 
Strategically and commercially minded, you believe in going the extra mile and enjoy a varied, fast paced role. You are flexible and adaptable, and you love trialling different approaches and the buzz of creating new income.

If you have a good understanding of mass market DIY fundraising, including supporter journeys, data processes and analysis, that’s a bonus.  Your solid experience in community fundraising or another fundraising discipline, with proven success in leading teams and growing income through relationships, will make you a perfect fit for this rewarding role.

Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working 
The role can be based in our Sheffield or Glasgow offices, or remotely if based in another area in the midlands, north of England or Scotland. If office-based, our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. Regular travel will be required to our offices in London, Sheffield and Glasgow.

When applying 
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date:Monday  6 October 2025

Interview date:First interview – week commencing 13 October 2025
                           Second interview - week commencing 20 October 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Job Title: Engagement Manager

Reference Number: V555

Location:Dumfries and Galloway - West - Home and Community working

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 31st March 2026

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Salary: FTE £25,625 (Part time as advertised £12,813)

DBS/PVG: PVG Required

Job Family: 3

Line Manager:  Delivery Leader

Closing date:                         Thursday 2nd October 2025  – we reserve the right to close this application early if we receive sufficient applications

Interview Date/s: TBC

Anticipated start date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Volunteering Matters  

Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

 What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

 How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

·We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.

·We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.

·We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.

·We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.

·We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

 Our promise to volunteers

We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.

It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong. 

Job Purpose

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Dumfries and Galloway, working specifically in the West of the region. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. 

As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers to securing a positive pathway.  This will include barrier identification and removal, supporting pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area. 

You will identify, develop, and manage partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the West of Dumfries and Galloway, building an effective presence within the third sector locally.  You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with charity partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of those we support. You will also support the creation of strong referral pathways into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision

 Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details: 

• Engaging directly with people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each person, and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering.

• Developing and maintaining good relationships with referral partners such as The Council, DWP, SDS etc to ensure a steady stream of referrals are received.

• Identifying, creating and developing relationships with new charity partners or agencies to provide bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities.  These opportunities will support the individuals supported to gain experience, confidence and support them on route to a positive destination.

• Supporting with funding applications and opportunities

• Researching and engaging with partners to provide required coverage of placement sector.

• Managing the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate.

• Ensuring monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.  Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders.

• Ensuring all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements.

• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and across Dumfries and Galloway.

• Contributing to the wider Volunteering Matters staff teams, upholding our values at all times.

 Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter. 

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 

· Unlimited Annual Leave 

· Employee Pension scheme 

· Life Assurance 

· Cycle to Work Scheme 

· Season Ticket Loan 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Enhanced sick and family leave.

· Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Policy on AI-Generated Applications 

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

To Apply

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.

Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.

If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Cure Parkinson's Research Engagement Manager is responsible for ensuring that the lived experience and perspective of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) is embedded across our research activities. The role includes managing our international Research Advocates Council and supporting public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) initiatives. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop our PPIE strategy and build on our expert voice, helping to drive scientific discovery forward and bring us closer to a cure.

As our Research Engagement Manager you will have experience of supporting or leading PPIE in research, ideally in health or clinical trials, along with experience of working in a patient facing role, including with diverse and underrepresented communities.

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London. 

LMK’s Head of Programmes leads, develops and delivers LMKs high quality education programmes for young people and the trusted adults around them, ensuring our programmes are responsive to the changing experiences of young people and the feedback from our programme evaluation. Leading a passionate and talented team of employees and freelance youth workers, this role is an important ambassadorial role for LMK, bringing gravitas and insight from your experience of education provision to evidence LMK’s impact to fellow education professionals, youth workers, funders and the media. Working with the CEO, and our Youth Advisory Board, this role helps shape the strategic direction for LMK. 

Working from home, but with regular travel around London so must be based in or near London.

Please see job description for more details.

Fixed term 12 months 

We are: Looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Prospect Researcher to join the Development Team at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 

We are a small and incredibly busy department: The Royal Conservatoire is an internationally recognised institution, and the only performing arts conservatoire in the UK that offers training in all the main performing artsdisciplines. 

You are: Someone who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a passion for philanthropy and the arts. You will have strong research and analytical skills, and the ability to identify potential supporters, including High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals, corporates, and trusts and foundations. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you will be skilled in developing strategies to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, particularly across the UK, North America, and other priority recruitment and fundraising regions for RCS. Your approach will be evidence-based and strategic, aligning with the wider ambitions of Scotland’s national conservatoire.

You will: be instrumental in identifying new prospects through wealth indicators, philanthropic interests, professional networks, and international connectionsparticularly in London, the US, and other priority areas.You will support the preparation of cultivation and stewardship events, offering strategic recommendations based on thorough guest research. Additionally, you’ll help maintain a robust and accurate prospect pipeline across various giving levels, input and manage data on the fundraising CRM (Spektrix), and ensure compliance with GDPR. Your work will also involve contributing to due diligence processes in line with RCS’s gift acceptance policies. 

Please note working remotely within the UK may be considered for a suitably qualified candidate

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th October 2025

In Spring 2028, the National Gallery will launch a new, public-facing Research Centre to facilitate and showcase our world-leading research in the history, display, conservation, and science of painting. This will be a complex space sitting at the intersection of multiple valued research stakeholders both within and beyond the Gallery, including the Gallery’s own wide array of research-active staff, our Artists-in-Residence, specialist users of our extensive Library & Archive collections, and a research-engaged general public attending events and consulting materials.

We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre. The role-holder will provide vital clarity and consistency in the day-to-day running of this multifaceted space to ensure a smoothly functioning whole, including coordinating all aspects of the Research Centre operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the Research Centre facilities and administration.

An ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable multifaceted role, and will bring to the Gallery strong leadership, excellent communication, innovative problem-solving, and strong organisational skills to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Centre.

This is a full time, permanent position and requires on-site working 5 days per week.

Applications closing date is 10th October at 23:30hrs.

Senior Policy Research Manager

Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, 5th October 2025

First Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

Second Interviews: 21st and 22nd October 2025 

It’s an exciting time to join World Cancer Research Fund International’s policy team as we develop the next phase of our policy tools and resources. WCRF International leads and unites a global network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas, providing the science, policy, and strategic direction that guides their work to prevent cancer worldwide.

We are recruiting a Senior Policy Research Manager to lead WCRF’s flagship policy tools, including NOURISHING, MOVING and the Blueprint for Cancer Prevention. You will translate the latest science into actionable policy recommendations, deliver high-quality research projects, and represent WCRF externally to maximise our national and international impact.

We are looking for a candidate with strong policy research expertise, experience in evidence-based advocacy, and the ability to turn complex science into clear policy solutions. You will bring an innovative approach, including exploring new methods such as AI, and be skilled at working across teams and with external stakeholders.

You will have a proven track record in managing policy tools or research projects, building collaborations and engaging senior decision-makers. Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder skills are essential to support WCRF’s strategy and enhance the influence of the Policy & Public Affairs team.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Research and Programmes Coordinator role involves:

• Overseeing administrative tasks for all research projects
• Supporting the Programme Development Team Lead in management of all research projects
• Liaising with the Support Coach team to connect with facilitators/parents for data collection e.g. supporting with the running of focus groups
• Using Kids Matter’s CRM to confidently record communication with consultants and Research Assistants
• Supporting the data gathering process for all our evaluation data including maintaining data integrity by performing regular data audits and cleaning parent data ready for the Research Assistants to analyse

About you

Are you organised with good attention to detail? Do you enjoy supporting others and having a varied workload? Can you prioritise and manage your time effectively? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Research and Programmes Coordinator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 29th September 2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

The Christie Charity is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. As an independent charity, everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fundraiser who will be focussed on securing gifts from trusts and foundations. You will have at least 5 years experience of Trust fundraising, as well as researching and writing detailed information. You should be a team player with excellent communication skills and be highly IT literate.

You would be part of a successful, high achieving collaborative team and be joining The Christie Charity at an exciting time, with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income.

Research Manager, Maternity Cover   

Salary: Circa £55,000 plus benefits

Contract: Fixed Term – 13-month contract, Full Time

Location: Oxford (hybrid working)

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Research Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role is an integral role in a dynamic, international team and a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical senior researcher to manage the Trust’s philanthropy, prospect and due diligence research.  

We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in January 2026.

The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the research strategy of the Global Engagement Team and the delivery of a high quality, in-house research service to the Warden (CEO), Trustees and senior leadership of the Rhodes Trust, in support of fundraising towards the Trust’s 125th Anniversary Campaign goal of £200 million and increased alumni and friends of Rhodes engagement. The role includes line management of two Research Associates.

The role will be responsible for;

· Managing research output to support the GET team mission.

· Managing the delivery of all briefing materials for the Warden’s Office, Trustees and senior leadership team (SLT) to support stakeholder engagement, events and travel.

· Lead tailored research projects for key global regions in co-ordination with GET senior leadership and to support Campaign Committee. Pro-actively identify potential prospects, donors, partners and volunteers for the Trust for inclusion within fundraising pipelines

· Manage a varied portfolio of research resources and processes, including scoping materials, briefings and profiles, reports, network mapping, regional insights/analysis, philanthropic trends/issues, and country-specific content.

· In collaboration with the International & Special Projects Lead (Warden/CEO Office) and GET senior leadership, support the strategy, planning and delivery of all global travel for the Warden and fundraising team, including objectives/goals, itinerary design, identifying engagement opportunities and delivery of all associated research materials.

· Responsible for all in-house due diligence research prepared for the Warden and SLT in respect to risks and sensitivities surrounding donation acceptance, and management of the Trust’s submissions to Oxford University’s Committee to Review Donations as the university’s primary point of contact.

· Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.

· Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.

· A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.

Please refer to the job description for more responsibilities

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

· Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience

· Substantial experience of delivering research in a fundraising organisation and undertaking due diligence research in a fundraising / funding setting  

· Experience of line management or supervising the work of others

· Outstanding research and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; ability to plan and execute research strategies and adopt creative approaches in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment  

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to rapidly and rigorously assess and condense large volumes of information from a variety of sources into clear, concise and meticulous reports, briefings, and profiles  

· Strong project management skills, with the ability to work proactively and independently on your own initiative

· Team player, with the desire to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with colleagues; ability to liaise effectively with numerous stakeholders to prioritise and pipeline multiple requests  

· Strategic thinker, curious and creative, with knowledge/understanding of both current affairs and the ability to understand and explain complex information (e.g. financial, legal) as required  

· Flexible, reliable and result-oriented; capable of switching effectively between different types of work, and tailoring level of depth and detail of research for different purposes/contexts with a strong commitment to quality control   

Please refer to the job description for more essential skills, experience and qualifications

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays

· Competitive pension scheme

· Generous family leave schemes

· Private health insurance

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Personal development opportunities

· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.

· Cycle to work scheme

· Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 17 October 2025. 

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.