Senior event manager jobs in Greater london
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Centre 404 is looking for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising & Engagement Manager to lead and grow our fundraising and engagement activity—helping us provide vital support to people with learning disabilities and their families.
You will oversee the development and delivery of innovative fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and engagement campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and increased visibility for the organisation. As an expert in your field, you will work collaboratively across teams and with external partners, to champion Centre 404’s mission within local communities and beyond.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Centre 404’s fundraising strategy and drive innovative approaches across individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community fundraising. You will play a key role in shaping our income generation, increasing our visibility, and maximising our impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Fundraising Strategy - develop and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. Identify new opportunities and drive year‑on‑year income growth.
- Engage & Inspire Supporters - build strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Create compelling fundraising campaigns, events, and cases for support. Nurture long‑term supporter loyalty, including legacy and in‑memory giving.
- Secure Grants & Manage Bids - research and secure funding from trusts and foundations. Monitor reporting requirements and maintain excellent funder relationships.
- Grow Community & Corporate Partnerships - network widely to raise Centre 404’s profile. Secure financial support, gifts in kind and employee engagement. Support individuals and teams to succeed in their own fundraising efforts.
- Strengthen Communications & Impact - work with the Communications Team to create engaging digital content and newsletters. Champion consistent, mission‑driven messaging across all platforms.
- Lead with Purpose - Embed a fundraising culture across the organisation. Implement a CRM system to manager data effectively. Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the management team.
About You
- Substantial experience in fundraising from at least one of the following: trusts and foundations, corporates or individual giving.
- Substantial understanding of charity sector regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical fundraising standards.
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
- A track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and campaigns.
- Excellent project management, data monitoring, and CRM experience.
- A proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 70 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five year period.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Belonging and Inclusion Manager who is passionate about creating a workplace where every colleague and volunteer feels valued, respected, and able to do their best work. In this hands on, delivery focused role, you’ll combine expertise in inclusion with practical action, leading initiatives that make a real difference across the Royal British Legion. From embedding inclusive practices in recruitment and development to shaping culture through awareness campaigns and employee networks, this is an opportunity to drive meaningful change at the heart of our People Directorate.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll play a visible and trusted role in guiding colleagues and leaders alike, providing advice, coaching, and insight to help everyone understand their role in building an inclusive, psychologically safe environment. Whether you’re influencing senior stakeholders, supporting employee networks, or delivering key awareness campaigns, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission to make RBL a fair, representative, and inclusive organisation. Your work will help ensure inclusion isn’t just a policy, but something lived and experienced every day.
Data and insight will be central to your approach. You’ll analyse trends, monitor progress, and use evidence to shape initiatives and demonstrate impact. From reporting on diversity metrics to informing strategic decision making, your insight will ensure that inclusion initiatives are measurable, targeted, and effective. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the business, embedding inclusive practices across every aspect of the employee experience and helping shape the organisation’s culture for the future.
We are seeking someone who combines credibility and subject matter expertise with energy, pragmatism, and resilience. If you’re driven to make inclusion tangible, influence with authenticity, and inspire others to embrace belonging, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at an organisation that truly values its people.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
· 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
· Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
· Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
· Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
· Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
· Opportunities to volunteer
· Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: Interviews will be between the 13th and 24th April.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation and Grants come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Permanent. Full time role - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Healthcare plan
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 29 March 2026.
Interview dates: Monday 13 April 2026, interviews will take place online via MS Teams.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information:
Hospice UK is recruiting a Senior Corporate Development Executive to support and grow our commercial partnerships portfolio, working closely with the Corporate Development Manager and Corporate Development Executive.
This role will help to build relationships with over 80 businesses across all industries including healthcare, finance, insurance, digital, sustainability and more, generating more than £420k each year to support Hospice UK’s work.
The role
You will support all aspects of Hospice UK’s commercial partnership activity, helping to build, steward and develop long‑term relationships with corporate partners, who want to collaborate with hospices. This includes working directly with organisations to secure sponsorship, exhibition space and partnership opportunities. Personalised communications will help move businesses from one‑off activity to longer‑term strategic partnerships.
A key part of the role involves conferences and events. You’ll help secure exhibitors and sponsors for our annual National Conference (1,000+ attendees) and our one‑day conferences, supporting activity from launch through to delivery, including marketing materials, pipeline management, proactive sales and administration.
You’ll also support the Hospice UK Jobs Board, an income‑generating platform promoting careers in hospice and end of life care, contributing to sales and marketing activity, managing job postings and supporting performance analysis and development.
About you
You’ll have strong experience in sales (from the third, private or public sector) and be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior corporate contacts.
You will bring:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Well‑developed people skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- A self‑motivated, self‑sufficient approach to managing your workload
- Strong attention to detail and experience managing multi‑workstream projects
You’ll be comfortable conducting market research, assessing opportunities and value propositions, and identifying solutions to keep projects moving. You’ll also bring an approach aligned to our values: collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and innovative.
More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



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JOB TITLE: Grants & Charitable Partnerships Manager
DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation
REPORTING TO: Head of Grants & Charitable Partnerships
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge (with travel across local communities as required)
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full time
JOB FUNCTION: To lead the day-to-day delivery and development of the Foundation’s grant-making and charitable partnerships portfolio, acting as the primary relationship owner for grantees and community partners. The role will ensure high-quality stewardship, governance, impact reporting and continuous improvement across existing grants, while also playing a key role in the design, development and implementation of new grant programmes and funding pots aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
Closing date: 10th April
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant-making & Portfolio Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day management of the Foundation’s grants portfolio, acting as the main point of contact for funded organisations.
- Manage the end-to-end grants lifecycle, including: Application design and management; Due diligence and assessment; Coordination of grant panels and decision-making processes; Grant confirmation, contracting and onboarding; Delivery oversight, monitoring and evaluation
- Ensure grants are delivered in line with agreed objectives, budgets and timelines, proactively identifying and escalating risks or issues.
- Maintain clear oversight of grant performance, reporting requirements and review points, ensuring timely and high-quality inputs.
- Lead the design, development and implementation of new grant programmes and funding pots, working closely with the Head of Grants & Charitable Partnerships to translate strategic priorities into clear funding propositions, criteria and processes.
- Work closely with the Head of Grants & Charitable Partnerships on funding priorities, portfolio balance and strategic decision-making.
Charitable Partnerships & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with charity and community partners across priority themes and geographies.
- Represent the Foundation confidently in external meetings, independently managing relationships and progressing actions.
- Steward partners beyond funding, identifying opportunities for added value through visibility, convening, volunteering, learning or collaboration.
- Respond to inbound partnership requests, assessing strategic fit and advising on appropriate routes for engagement.
- Explore opportunities for grants and charitable partnerships to augment and support Foundation delivery programmes.
- Support the design and delivery of partnership activity linked to Foundation–Club initiatives (e.g. winter campaigns), ensuring effective coordination and partner experience.
Impact, Learning & Communications
- Work closely with Impact & Evaluation and Finance colleagues to ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and learning across the grants portfolio.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are maintained across agreed systems (e.g. Salesforce, Monday. com).
- Collaborate with Communications colleagues to identify and share compelling impact stories and insights from grant activity.
- Contribute to internal and external reporting, briefings and papers relating to grant performance, learning and community impact.
Strategic Contribution & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Foundation’s grants and charitable partnerships strategy, bringing insight from frontline delivery and partner relationships.
- Work collaboratively with other functions in the Grants and Charitable Partnerships department (e.g. volunteering) to ensure a joined-up approach.
- Work collaboratively across the Foundation and wider Club (e.g. Programmes, Comms, Operations) to ensure grant-making complements and strengthens wider activity.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:
- High-quality stewardship of grantee and partner relationships.
- Effective end-to-end delivery of grants, from application through to reporting and evaluation.
- Strong external credibility with charity and community partners.
- Timely, accurate reporting, risk management and use of systems.
- Clear contribution to the Foundation’s strategic priorities and community impact.
- Positive feedback from internal colleagues and stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience
- Significant experience in grant-making and/or charitable partnerships roles.
- Proven track record of managing external relationships independently, including with senior stakeholders.
- Experience of managing end-to-end funding processes, including assessment, monitoring and reporting.
- Experience working collaboratively across teams such as finance, communications and impact/evaluation.
Skills & Behaviours
- Strong relationship-building skills and highly relational.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgement, discretion and ability to manage risk appropriately.
- Proactive, idea-generating and solutions-focused.
- Strong alignment with the Club’s values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our Expectations:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
Furnishing Futures is a charity that creates beautiful healing homes for women and children who have escaped domestic abuse, and been given empty social housing, using unwanted furniture from the interiors industry. We are looking for a Senior Specialist Support Worker, to provide maternity cover for 12 months managing our specialist support service and providing focussed support to beneficiaries.
Our specialist support team works alongside our home designers to provide advice and support on a range of issues to help alleviate social isolation for survivors, as well as facilitating women’s groups and managing relationships with referral partners.
We are looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs from a wide variety of backgrounds, and an understanding of the impact of deprivation, discrimination and domestic abuse on individuals, families and communities. Based in Leyton you will be managing a small team and helping the charity develop its service across London.
We support women and children placed in empty social housing after escaping domestic abuse by giving them holistic support and furnishing their homes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who experience mental health issues and socially isolated.SLT was created to be radically different from other local charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded. We create safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces to build confidence, connection and hope. You will be joining a small friendly team, where we care about staff wellbeing.
Founded in memory of Stuart Low, who tragically took his own life aged only 27 when he couldn’t find the right support, SLT has been embedded in Islington’s community since 1997.Today we support over 500 adults per year through social groups -creative arts, nature-based activities, wellbeing workshops and peer support.90% of participants report improved mental health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a transformative role in a small but impactful charity. Your work will directly enable adults experiencing isolation to access safe, creative and life-affirming activities. You will help shape the next stage of SLT’s growth — strengthening financial resilience while being rooted in compassion, inclusion and community. We believe in trusting the expertise of our staff and giving them the freedom to thrive with regular support on hand when needed.
Why this Role is Different
You will be stepping into an organisation in a strong position to build on:
- Multi-year funding security (63% of next year’s income already secured through multi-year grants, 4 months’ free reserves, annual income circa £250k).
- Trusted funders include City Bridge Foundation, Garfield Weston, Sport England and leading City Livery Companies.
- Strategic Plan 2024–28 with clear goals.
- An expert consultant designed fundraising growth roadmap for the exciting opportunities in and around Islington (tech companies, creative industries, City of London including livery companies).
- Excellent impact measurement systems.
- A highly experienced Chief Executive with 30 years in the sector.
- A collaborative and supportive team, who understand fundraising is everyone’s responsibility.
We are small, respected, financially stable — and ready for our next phase of development.This is a strategic role, but very hands-on. Perfect for someone who thrives in a small charity where you can see the impact of your work every week.
Who we are seeking
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Fundraising Manager. This is a hands-on role for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys writing high-quality grant applications and building strong relationships with supporters. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a primary focus on strengthening our trusts and foundations pipeline, while building on our existing corporate, community and individual giving to diversify income, particularly among local supporters and City-based businesses.
We are seeking a fundraiser who combines:
- A strong track record securing trust and foundation income
- Experience growing income beyond trusts (corporate, community or individual)
- Excellent storytelling and bid-writing skills
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- Emotional intelligence and relationship-building strength
- Comfort working autonomously in a small team
- Experience in a mental health organisation or small charity is desirable but not essential.
Summary role description
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will:
Lead & Strengthen Trusts and Foundations Income
- Own and develop a strong pipeline.
- Write compelling, high-quality applications.
- Deepen funder relationships to secure renewals and uplifts.
Diversify Income (Strategic Growth Area)
- Develop corporate partnerships in Islington, King’s Cross tech, creative industries and the City.
- Build community and individual giving, especially among affluent local residents.
- Shape meaningful long-term partnerships, not transactional asks.
Build Sustainable Systems
- Strengthen stewardship journeys.
- Improve unrestricted income streams.
- Use donor tracking systems and explore AI tools intelligently and ethically.
- Contribute to fundraising communications and our profile-building.
What You’ll Gain
- Real autonomy and ownership
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Occupational pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Supportive management culture, line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector
- Opportunity to shape a three-year diversification journey
- Direct strategic influence in a respected charity
- A genuinely collaborative, values-led culture
Location
Based at Jean Stokes Community Centre, Islington (5 minutes by bus from King’s Cross)
Application instructions
Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements with minimal use of AI.This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role.Thank you.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 11.30pm
Interviews: Monday, 20th April 2026
Estimated Start:June/July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly organised project leader with a track record of developing rigorous and impactful processes? Do you want to lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation transforming mental health in higher education? This could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a methodical and strategic Programme Manager (Award) to manage the end-to-end delivery of University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award and act as key spokesperson for the programme.
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that the Award upholds its standards and values, and continues to develop and scale, supporting positive change for staff and students at universities across the UK.
About the role
- Lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation for mental health in higher education: the University Mental Health Charter Award.
- The UMHC Award recognises universities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of their university communities and supports them to continually improve.
- You will own the end-to-end management of a complex, high-profile and impactful programme, balancing administrative excellence and strategic development.
Key responsibilities
- Drive the Award lifecycle, from onboarding universities, coordinating our network of assessors and managing the Award panel.
- Scale and continually improve the Award process, ensuring it remains rigorous, impactful and values-led.
- Act as key spokesperson and point of contact for universities and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for budget, risk and line management.
What we’re looking for
- Proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience developing, maintaining and improving robust systems and processes.
- A rigorous approach to accuracy and quality control.
- Comfortable holding difficult conversations with stakeholders at all levels.
- A commitment to co-production, equality, anti-racism and an interest in mental health.
Find out more about the essential criteria for this role by downloading our Recruitment Pack from the documents section.
What you will gain
- The chance to contribute to a high-impact national programme supporting better mental health for university communities across the UK.
- Experience in a varied role with opportunities to learn and develop.
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values wellbeing.
- Flexibility in how and where you work.
How to apply
If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
- Click “Redirect to recruiter”, then scroll to the 'Vacancies and volunteering' section of our 'Join our team' page to access the job listing.
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Download and complete our application form - instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
- Please refrain from including any identifying details in your application answers.
- Upload your completed application form as a word document.
- Please note that once you start your application on our portal, you will have 24 hours to upload your completed form. Before clicking 'Apply' and beginning the application process, make sure your form is fully completed and ready to upload.
- Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
Student Minds is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
About the role
UnLtd is a vibrant, ambitious organisation at the heart of the UK’s social enterprise sector. As a key stakeholder and leading funder and supporter of social entrepreneurs, we continuously learn and adapt to better meet their needs and maximise their impact.
We are seeking an Events Manager to lead UnLtd’s event portfolio while our current Events Manager is on maternity leave. This person will be responsible for leading, coordinating and delivering the event plan in line with the organisational strategy. We are looking for a confident event specialist who will be able to support our frontline team to deliver a schedule of events for social entrepreneurs and UnLtd’s wider network.
You will be flexible in your approach and confident managing the whole process from planning through to delivery and event evaluation. The role is primarily hands-on and often involves working as part of, and at times leading, a cross-functional team. This role will suit you if you are patient and keep calm when things don’t go to plan, or when you don’t have all the answers you need. You’ll fall back on your meticulous organisation skills to ensure that UnLtd events are produced efficiently, fulfil their purpose, and are executed to the highest level.
This role may include some travel within the UK and evening work; however, we operate a TOIL system.
We find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today's challenges.
About Us:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.
Job Purpose:
This is a key role within a small but global team collaborating with a range of experts and specialists with in-depth knowledge of both the global Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement and the international development sector. Working across a mix of corporate, global trusts & foundations, and institutional funders, your primary focus will be securing new funding partnerships as well as delivering excellent stewardship and management of existing partnerships. The role is responsible for making a recognisable contribution towards organisational income targets. There will be a strong focus on securing restricted income in support of a portfolio of global non-formal education programmes across key thematic areas including climate, STEM, online safety, leadership, gender-based violence prevention, and menstrual health & hygiene – all with cross-cutting themes of gender equality and advocacy. There may also be time spent on seeking and securing funding to support wider organisational projects as necessary, as well as exploring opportunities to secure unrestricted / flexible core funding.
About You:
As our Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will work across a mix of corporate, global trusts & foundations, and institutional funders, your focus will be on securing new funding partnerships as well as delivering excellent stewardship and management of existing partnerships. You’ll need to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and be comfortable working in a complex and global organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, engage, and cultivate new funding partnerships that are aligned to WAGGGS vision, purpose, and programme offer ensuring a strong and well-managed pipeline of new and qualified prospects.
- Work cross-departmentally to develop and write high-quality and compelling funding and partnership proposals with a strong case for support, ensuring they are deliverable, measurable, accurately costed, and aligned to WAGGGS strategic priorities.
- Deliver effective stewardship and management of a small number of existing funding partnerships. From contracting, partnership reporting, growth and renewal. Build and expand strong relationships with partner contacts at multiple levels, drawing on key WAGGGS senior staff to support when appropriate, and use WAGGGS communications platforms effectively to raise the profile of partnerships.
- Work closely with colleagues and teams who directly support the 153 national Member Organisations delivering Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting globally to understand the needs, priorities, and challenges of girls and young women around the world and to engage Member Organisations for input to funding proposals, and ensure programme development reflects local needs, context, and priorities.
- Line management of one Strategic Partnerships Coordinator providing direction, support, and development opportunities for the post-holder.
Please refer the attached JD for the detailed key responsibilities.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter (the cover letter should be no longer than 1 A4 page).
In your Cover Letter please demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the following criteria;
- Experience of building long-term relationships and partnerships across a variety of funders.
- Coordinating and delivering funding bids and proposals, working to tight deadlines.
- Building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels.
We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£38,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Grants Manager.
The Grants Manager is responsible for managing the accurate and efficient transfer of funds raised by UNICEF UK to the appropriate UNICEF international programmes. The role is also responsible for developing, introducing and maintaining best practice systems and processes to enable efficient and effective grants management across UNICEF UK, as well as for providing fundraising teams with tools and information to enable excellent donor stewardship.
This role requires experience in managing grants management systems involving analysing and updating large and complex data sets, managing budgets and finances – ideally including transferring of funds and financial reporting. The role also requires experience in working in a large and complex – ideally global - organisation, and strong problem solving skills. Knowledge and skills in (high value) donor reporting and basic compliance requirements as well as the international development sector are necessary. Experience with the core Microsoft Office applications is expected, and skills in the use of a CRM database (e.g. Salesforce) would be ideal.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Interview date: Week Commencing 20 April 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £46,750 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 10.00am
Interview date: Monday 13 April in person with a possible second stage in person on Friday 17 April.
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to help us build on this momentum.
Do you have a passion for building and driving mutually beneficial partnerships that can help drive forward breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes? The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager role presents an opportunity to play a critical role in income and impact for our work here at Breakthrough T1D.You will oversee strategic partnerships with key industry partners who share our passion for a world without T1D.We’re looking for a confident relationship builder with experience and a touch of creative flair to build on our highly valued strong and long-established partnerships.We want to take these partnerships to another level in the years ahead and build further partnerships to accelerate progress for our mission.This role is a key member of the Fundraising & Engagement division and engages with senior colleagues across the organisation, within our international Breakthrough T1D community and also key partners.It’s an exciting time at Breakthrough T1D with a new and ambitious strategy and if you’d like to help make the next chapter a reality, we would love to hear from you.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Extensive experience of either working in corporate fundraising, preferably in a new business environment, or working in a commercial marketing/sales position in a client facing role, preferably with knowledge of the medtech and pharmaceutical industries.
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Experience of researching, prioritising and developing new strategic business partnership opportunities.
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Experience of achieving and exceeding new business income targets including developing individual corporate partnerships to the value of £100k+.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Join our team at the MPS Society, one of the leading rare genetic disease charities in the UK aiming to transform the lives of individuals and their families affected by MPS, Fabry and other related lysosomal diseases. This is a rare opportunity to join our Support & Communities teams who provide direct support, practical guidance and other patient focused activities to over 1500 members and their families, UK-wide.
Our Support Team raise awareness both within the MPS community and external agencies, offering information, advice, support, and advocacy in a range of areas including clinical management, health and social care, housing, education, transition, independent living, palliative care, and bereavement.
Ideal candidate
As a Senior Support Officer, you will primarily be responsible for raising awareness and providing a high-quality support and advocacy service to our members and their families. You will be a relationship builder who cares about the community we serve and ensures that the individual (or family) remains at the centre of support. You will have experience in multi-agency working and an in-depth understanding of the needs of those with disabilities, their families and carers. Demonstrable experience and knowledge of health and social care, education and relevant assessment processes are essential.
As deputy safeguarding lead officer for both shildren and vulnerable adults you will take the lead in the absence of the safeguarding leads and be confident sharing your knowledge with new recruits through mentoring.
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to uphold best practice, challenge poor policy and inappropriate decisions. Excellent IT skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales are essential. You will be self-motivated and highly organised, juggling many strands of work.
As part of a small, dedicated team, you will have a positive attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively with your colleagues and external parties to raise awareness, advocate for our membership, as well as supporting the delivery and development of services for the MPS Society community.
Whilst a relevant qualification within health & social care, education or a related field is desirable, other knowledge and work experiences may be equally as valuable in this role. Prior knowledge of MPS and related conditions is not required however a special interest in neurology and working with individuals with neurological disabilities is advantageous. In-depth support and training to develop expertise in MPS and related conditions, and the needs of those affected by these progressive, life-limiting conditions will be provided.
What we can offer you
Join us and you will be working for a caring charity offering:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time hours)
- Extra leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Pension
- Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
- Employee assistance programme offering support 24/7
Further information
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
This is a full-time role (35 hrs per week) however part time hours, with a minimum of 28 hrs per week may be agreed for the right candidate. Salary will be pro-rata for part-time.
The main duties, responsibilities and essential requirements of this role can be viewed on the attached job description.
This is an essential car user post. The applicant must hold a current UK driver’s licence, with no more than 6 points, have access to a car and be able and willing to drive UK wide as required.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in our Amersham office each week. As part of the role, UK wide travel is necessary. This may on occasion include early morning and/or evening working and sometimes overnight stays. You may also occasionally be required to attend evening or weekend conferences and events. We have policies in place to ensure that any unsociable hours worked are fairly compensated.
We encourage candidates to visit the MPS Society website to learn more about us and the community we serve. Alternatively, if you would like an informal chat about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Bethanie Pentecost.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK. This is provided through our dedicated support and advocacy service, telephone helpline, clinical research, online activities and forums, annual events, patient expert meetings, focus groups and conferences. MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated services and activities.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Due to the sensitive nature of the duties undertaking, the post holder will be expected to undertake a DBS check as part of the recruitment process and for this to be reviewed on a regular basis.
Next steps:
Applications: Please provide your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 750 words) outlining your understanding of how rare, complex and progressive conditions such as Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), including their neurological impacts, can affect individuals and families across the life course. In your response, please describe the experience, skills and approaches you have developed that would support you to carry out the Senior Support Officer role, including (where relevant) supporting people with complex needs, working across health, education and social care systems, and providing advice, advocacy or casework support.
Kindly note, applications received without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Closing Date: Whilst we have an initial closing date of 20th March, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview and assessment.
1st interviews: Initial virtual interviews will be held end March/early April.
2nd interviews: Final face-to-face interviews and assessments will be held on 16th & 17th April at MPS House, Amersham.
To transform lives through specialist knowledge, support and advocacy, and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity
Job Description and Person Specification
Job title Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity
Hours 35 hours per week
Salary Between £37,000 - £43,750. Placement within the band will depend on skills and experience, with the upper end reflecting significant, directly relevant expertise.
Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office, as well as regular travel to in-person events across England. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.
Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement
National Voices
Making what matters to people matter in health and care
National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
Our Vision:
People shaping their health and care.
Our Mission:
We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
We do this by:
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Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.
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Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.
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Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.
The Role
National Voices has been commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver their work with the CQC Public Engagement Network. The Public Engagement Network is a group of 200+ charities with reach into communities experiencing health inequalities across England. By engaging with these organisations, the CQC’s aim is to ensure that local health and care services meet the needs and preferences of the communities they serve.
For both organisations this is much more than just another engagement contract, it is a new partnership designed to make the voices the CQC hears from more than the sum of its parts. In our work with the Public Engagement Network, we are committed to:
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Ensuring meaningful participation of people and communities
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Championing accessibility and inclusion
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Valuing VCSE organisations as equal partners
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Ensuring insights collected lead to impact and action
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Investing in the long-term capacity and agency of VCSE organisations
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Being brave and principled – acting with courage and not shying away from difficult conversations
The Voices for Health Equity Project Manager role is to:
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Lead the delivery of the Public Engagement Network contract from inception through to delivery, learning and evaluation, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.
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Build, manage and sustain the Public Engagement Network, creating a range of opportunities for members to participate, and ensuring relationships are meaningful, inclusive and mutually beneficial.
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Ensure high-quality insight is captured from the network, analysed and translated into learning, improvement and influence.
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Provide day-to-day project governance, quality assurance and risk management.
The role is delivery-focused and externally facing, with significant responsibility for programme management, partner relationships and ensuring National Voices’ values are embedded in how CQC uses the insights generated.
Responsibilities
Programme and client management
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Public Engagement Network programme, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.
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Manage individual project plans, budgets, risks and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately and ensuring delivery remains on track.
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Oversee subcontracted work, including agreeing briefs, managing performance, quality assuring outputs and approving invoices.
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Act as the main point of contact for the commissioners, and lead on regular reporting obligations and on programme evaluation.
Building and managing the Public Engagement Network
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Take lead responsibility for engaging, stewarding, supporting and retaining a network of VCSE organisations with reach into marginalised communities and those experience inequalities.
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Design and deliver engagement approaches with the network and those they represent that prioritises trust, long-term relationships and mutual benefit.
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Oversee the delivery of learning events, sense-making sessions and other opportunities that support members to build confidence, skills and influence.
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Ensure participants are appropriately supported, reimbursed and recognised for their contribution.
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Ambitiously grow the Network, through participating in outreach events, ongoing communication activities and more.
Co-ordinate and support activities capturing insight, learning and impact
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Co-ordinate and support colleagues with projects that capture qualitative and quantitative insight from people with lived experience, including insight capture events, focus groups, interviews, advisory groups etc.
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When needed, support the analysis and synthesis of insight into clear themes, findings and recommendations.
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Work with colleagues to ensure insight informs National Voices’ wider influencing, improvement and learning activity.
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Support effective feedback loops, ensuring participants understand how their input has been used and what impact it has had.
Governance, quality and risk management
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Provide day-to-day programme governance for assigned projects, operating within agreed frameworks and reporting arrangements
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Contribute to internal management groups and partnership meetings as required
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Maintain and review risk registers and quality assurance processes.
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Ensure safeguarding, data protection, accessibility and ethical considerations are embedded in all activity.
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Support preparation of regular performance and impact reports for internal and external audiences.
Partnership and stakeholder management
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Work closely with partner organisations to deliver programmes collaboratively, modelling National Voices’ values and ways of working
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Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across the CQC, VCSE organisations and delivery partners.
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Represent National Voices at external meetings, events and learning forums as required.
Line management and internal leadership
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Line-manage the Voices for Health Equity Project Officer including overseeing day-to-day work, quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.
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Provide matrix management for other National Voices of colleagues including other Manager roles and other officers, as and when work requires.
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Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture
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Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required.
General
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Take a proactive approach to including people with lived experience and members in all areas of work
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Support the development of funding bids and proposals, including shaping delivery models and costing activity.
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Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work
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Support good project, financial and data management
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Contribute to team planning activities and undertake other relevant duties as appropriate
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Be prepared to take part in full-day events and, with sufficient notice, events outside core working hours
Person Specification
Values, attitudes and behaviours
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Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience
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Strong commitment to equity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities
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Proactive, flexible and comfortable working in complexity
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Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality
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Confident in building relationships and constructively challenging where needed
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Comfortable working collaboratively and taking responsibility for delivery
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Energised by breadth and variety, able to work effectively across diverse topics and themes while spotting connections and opportunities for impact
Skills and abilities
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Strong project or programme management skills, with experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder work
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Demonstrable experience of working with people with lived experience and/or VCSE organisations in a meaningful and inclusive way
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Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex insight into clear, accessible outputs
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Experience of managing partnerships, subcontractors or commissioned work
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and manage risk
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Experience of quality assurance, reporting and working within governance frameworks
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Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead, support and motivate others
Experience, knowledge and understanding
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Demonstrable experience in leading insight generation projects which have led to real-world impact and improvements.
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Experience in engaging with people experiencing inequalities in a safe and meaningful way.
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Experience of managing funder relationships and generating income.
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Experience of facilitating and presenting at events and workshops.
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Experience of managing and building coalitions or groups of VCSE or other membership organisations (desirable)
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A understanding of qualitative and quantitative approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable)
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Project management qualifications (desirable)
Our approach to hybrid working
We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.
We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.
We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.
In addition, because this role involves engaging with and recruiting to a large network of VCSE organisations, the post holder will be required to regularly attend in-person events across England. These are likely to take place around once a month and may sometimes require overnight stays. Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for events across England will be paid, however, travel to our London office will be at the expense of the postholder.
Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.
Application guidance
Please submit a CV and answer the questions in the application form to apply.
Applications should be addressed to our Director Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is noon on 20th March 2026.
The interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from people from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and men, who are both underrepresented in our team. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.
Please submit a CV and answer the questions in the application form to apply.
Applications should be addressed to our Director Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is noon on 20th March 2026.
The interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
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!
Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
Contract type: Fixed term, Maternity Cover, full time – 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £48,867 - £51,439 per year with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The WaterAid Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid’s Corporate Partnerships Strategy which includes a focus on developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships.
About the role
As our Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Partnership Management team of six to deliver partnership excellence and work closely with teams including Communications, Global Policy and Campaigns and Country Programme Offices to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Effectively lead, manage and motivate the Partnership Management team to deliver partnership excellence.
- Coach and support the team to maximise partnership opportunities as well as resolve complex issues.
- Work closely with teams across WaterAid (eg Communications, Policy) to identify opportunities and deliver collaborations which deliver shared value for WaterAid and corporate partners
- Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Partnership Development Manager and Senior Private Sector Advisor to implement the overall Corporate Partnerships Strategy
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- A proven track record managing a variety of strategic, high value (6 figure) Corporate Partnerships that deliver shared value
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change
- Endless enthusiasm, energy and the ability to work under own initiative and meet deadlines
- Ability to build relationships, network with, and influence, senior people both internally and externally
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience of working in an NGO corporate fundraising environment
- Experience of managing at least three team members
Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM (UK time) on Monday, 30 March 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage.
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter.
We also have an open role for a Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager. Please feel free to review this position as well if you think it may be more relevant to your experience.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
Our benefits:
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination,
abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Operations Manager to join our Commercial team on a permanent full time contract.
You will lead the strategic planning and operational delivery of the Southbank Centre’s vibrant outdoor commercial estate, overseeing a diverse portfolio of restaurants, a weekly food market, and seasonal pop-ups. You will be responsible for enhancing the reputation of Southbank Centre as a destination by ensuring commercial operations are delivered to consistently high standards, aligned with organisational values and visitor expectations.
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.
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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.
Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.
Whilst AI apps can be useful for research, we ask that you answer our questions in your own words. This will help us to get to know you as an individual as well as your thoughts about the role. Please note that responses identified as solely AI-generated may not be considered.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- To oversee all operations for our outdoor commercial portfolio, ensuring the seamless delivery of our restaurants, food markets, and seasonal & ancillary pop-ups hitting targets.
- To provide effective, inclusive leadership and line management of the Commercial Operations team, creating a positive, high-performance and collaborative culture where accountability, capability and continuous improvement are embedded.
- To develop and drive entrepreneurial activity to the benefit of Southbank Centre, maximising operator and supplier relationships and identifying opportunities and collaborating with other departments.
- To lead the delivery of commercial change, including operator transitions, refurbishments and compliance-led improvements, ensuring business continuity and income protection.
- To ensure our outdoor estate consistently delivers a world-class visitor experience, aligning commercial operations with the Southbank Centre’s core values and reputation.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering complex commercial operations within high-footfall, multi-site environments, with accountability for income, compliance and performance.
- Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, including but not limited to commercial, property and legal colleagues, to deliver operational and contractual outcomes.
- Proven delivery of restaurant openings, refurbishments, transitions or closures within live hospitality environments, managing risk, continuity of trade and reputation.
- Strong practical understanding of food and beverage operations, including food safety, licensing, planning and front-of-house/back-of-house requirements.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, financial risk assessment and tracking of project budgets and milestones.
- Ability to manage complex, fast-paced change programmes with material commercial impact, balancing competing priorities and making sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, operators and partners while maintaining control in high-pressure environments.
Benefits
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model depending on operational requirements
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for SC events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga


