Senior programme manager jobs in manchester, greater manchester

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

· Committed - focused on making a difference to people’s lives.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· keeping our finances running smoothly

· supporting smarter decision-making

· help power the work that changes lives.

If you’re detail-driven, organised and ready to make your skills matter, we’d love to have you on our team.

What we are looking for:

· actively studying for your AAT or already qualified, with a solid grasp of financial processes and the confidence to work accurately at pace.

· previous experience of working within a Finance Team

· someone who loves getting the details right and takes pride in keeping finances running like clockwork

· strong numeracy, great organisational skills, and a proactive, can-do attitude

· a problem-solver who enjoys improving systems, collaborating with colleagues, and making a real impact through your work.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

About the Foundation
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period and under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place.

About the Programme
The Foundation has been awarded a £2.1m grant by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to deliver a pilot as part of its Grant Holder Support programme. This pilot, Investing in the Power of Civil Society (IIPCS), will support up to 640 charities across the Northwest, Southwest of England and Yorkshire and Humber.

Delivered in partnership with eight organisations — IVAR, Groundwork UK and local trusts, CAST, The School for Social Entrepreneurs, NCVO, Voice4Change England, the AVOCADO Foundation and Access (advisory) — the pilot will offer diagnostic-led, tailored and relational support to help organisations strengthen their work.

Support will focus on resilience, environmental impact, readiness for AI and digital technology, enabling participating charities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a strong emphasis on equity and access, the pilot is designed to ensure organisations of all sizes and backgrounds can benefit.

We will be using a test-and-learn approach — trying out new ways of supporting charities, learning from what works and what doesn’t, and using those insights to improve future programmes. This approach will help shape NLCF’s future support for both grant holders and grant seekers, strengthen the Foundation and partners’ own development practice, and contribute to wider learning across the sector.

About the Role

As Programme Lead, you’ll have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of this ambitious and collaborative pilot. You’ll lead a multi-partner consortium, oversee a £2.1m budget, and ensure that up to 640 charities receive high-quality, equitable support.

You’ll manage delivery, governance, performance, and learning, while championing a test-and-learn approach that generates insights for the Foundation, the National Lottery Community Fund, and the wider sector. You’ll also lead a small team and play an active role in the Foundation’s leadership group.

This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives in complexity, values collaboration, and is passionate about strengthening small and local charities.

The Benefits

• Salary of £56,501 per annum (FTE)
• There is flexibility as to where this role is based; however, regular travel to London and across England will be required, with some overnight stays
• A further list of benefits can be found here on the Lloyds Bank Foundation website. 

About You
You are an experienced programme leader with a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in the charity, social or funding sectors. You bring a deep understanding of the voluntary sector, particularly the needs of small and community-led organisations.

You are confident managing partnerships, budgets, and governance structures, and skilled at translating strategy into delivery.

You are a collaborative leader who can inspire and support a team, while championing equity, learning, and continuous improvement.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Proven experience leading complex programmes or partnerships with accountability for delivery, budget, risk, and reporting.
• A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in programme design and delivery.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborative delivery models.
• A solid understanding of how to support and develop small and community-led organisations.
• Excellent people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence in representing programmes externally and influencing funders or decision-makers.

Experience with test-and-learn approaches, diagnostic tools, or equity-led programme design would be an advantage.

We are hoping for an immediate start for the position or as soon as possible thereafter.

So, if you’re looking to make a meaningful impact as a Programme lead, please apply via the button shown. 

• The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th December at 23:30
• Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held online on Friday 19th December.

Senior Delivery Manager

Take a leading role in delivering digital transformation that changes lives. Guide teams to deliver products that help almost a million people affected by dementia every year.

We're at an important moment for dementia. Breakthroughs in research and improvements in diagnosis are bringing real hope. To match this ambition, we're embarking on an exciting technology transformation programme that will improve how we support people affected by dementia. Are you a talented Senior Delivery Manager who can help lead the way?

About the opportunity

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you'll lead the successful delivery of digital programmes and services that transform experiences for people affected by dementia. You'll enable our colleagues and volunteers to do their best work. You'll guide multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of digital products and platforms, from discovery and design through to delivery and continuous improvement.

You'll report to the Head of Product within our Technology directorate. You will be at the heart of delivering modern, secure and user-centred tools that enhance capabilities, simplify operations, and foster innovation. You'll champion agile principles, remove blockers before they become problems, and ensure we're delivering measurable impact.

You'll shape delivery practices, lead planning and governance, manage strategic dependencies, and build trusted relationships across the organisation and with external partners. You'll coach and mentor delivery professionals, creating an environment where diverse perspectives thrive and teams deliver their best work.

Working on products that help over a million people every year, you'll make a genuine difference to lives. You'll do this by focusing on the internet era to make our services as tailored and inclusive as possible.

About you

You're an experienced delivery professional who's led complex digital programmes in large organisations using agile methodology. You understand that effective delivery isn't just about hitting deadlines; it's about empowering teams, removing barriers, and delivering outcomes that truly matter.

You can translate complex delivery concepts for any audience. You're brilliant at managing risks and dependencies. You've got the leadership skills to coach teams to deliver at a high quality while keeping senior stakeholders aligned and informed.

You'll have:

• A successful track record of leading complex digital delivery programmes using agile methodology in a large organisation.
• Experience coaching colleagues and aligning multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-centred outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations while using data and insight to inform planning and delivery decisions.
• Effective people leadership and communication skills, with experience managing supplier relationships and sound financial management capabilities.
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and user-centred design principles.

What you'll focus on:

• Leading delivery of cross-functional digital initiatives using agile principles, while developing delivery plans, managing risks, and ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
• Coaching and mentoring delivery professionals, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and championing collaboration across directorates and with external partners.
• Ensuring effective budget management, leading commercial relationships, upholding programme governance standards, and embedding accessibility and data protection throughout delivery.
• Building a culture of iteration and continuous improvement across digital delivery teams.
• Ensuring alignment between product and technical delivery plans while balancing speed with quality, accessibility, and sustainability.
• Contributing to digital investment planning and prioritisation processes using evidence and insight, while maintaining visibility of programme progress, risks, dependencies and benefits for senior stakeholders.

Can you see yourself leading delivery that genuinely transforms lives? Are you ready to coach teams to excellence while ensuring we're delivering digital services that meet the needs of people affected by dementia? Can you champion agile principles while navigating the complexity of a large organisation on a mission to end the devastation of dementia?

Important Dates

The deadline for applications will be at 23:59 on 4th December 2025.
Interviews will begin in mid-December and will take place virtually.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

Bring the ocean’s story to life

At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean.  To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.

We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders.  This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation. 

You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth.  If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships. 

Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations. 

Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance. 

Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship. 

Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors. 

Monitor and report on new business pipeline, KPIs, and income targets.

Why join us?

• You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
• We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.

We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
• 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice

About the opportunity
We're in a fantastic position to have recently have partnered with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) for an evaluation of our programmes. 

We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in Manchester.

• The Manchester Programme Coordinator oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
• The Manchester Programme Coordinator supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.

Deadline: Thursday, 11th December 2025
Interviews: On a rolling basis. Early application is advised.
Start date: Ideally Monday 15th December 2025. or soon after.
Contract and hours: Fixed term contract until 31st July 2026. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9:30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
• Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
• Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
• Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.

Person specification 
Qualification criteria:

• The right to work in the UK.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
 
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty. 

This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Experience of working with young people and/or project management. 
• Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector

The role

As Project Manager of a new, three-year partnership project working with military support organisations, you will lead the planning, delivery and performance monitoring of a national programme offering bereavement support to those affected by military deaths. This role requires a balance of excellent organisational skills, partnership management and internal project team management. You will also be expected to have or develop a compassionate understanding of the sensitivities surrounding grief, trauma and military culture.

The postholder will be responsible for implementing project structures, ensuring the delivery of all aspects of the programme, reporting progress to internal and external stakeholders, resolving challenges and providing persuasive and effective leadership of the project to strengthen the networks of care within military and civilian communities.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. 

The closing date for applications is 5th December 2025. We reserve the right to close applications early as we will interview on a rolling basis as candidates apply. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 19 December, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Regional Manager – Greater Manchester

Fixed term contract for 6 months, continuing subject to funding.

Organisation: One Million Mentors (1MM)
Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid working)
Reports to: Head of Delivery

Help us shape a million brighter futures.

At One Million Mentors (1MM), our mission is simple but powerful — to connect one million young people with one million life-changing mentors. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Regional Manager to lead our impact across Greater Manchester.

�� What You’ll Do

You’ll lead the delivery of our mentoring programmes across the region — building partnerships, recruiting mentors and mentees, and ensuring every match has a lasting impact.

• Establish 150+ new, high-quality mentoring matches each quarter.
• Lead 1MM’s expansion across Greater Manchester by building partnerships with local employers, councils, schools, colleges, youth charities, and community organisations.
• Use the 1MM digital platform to manage matching, reporting, and user support.
• Ensure all mentoring activity meets quality assurance KPIs.

�� Who You Are

You’re an energetic connector and organiser who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment — someone who believes deeply in the power of mentoring and social action to change lives.

You’ll bring:

• Programme development experience at management level, including regional planning and event delivery.
• A track record of working to ambitious targets in a performance-focused environment.
• Proven outreach and engagement skills to secure new partnerships.
• Ability to deliver or facilitate programmes, including recruitment against challenging targets.
• Excellent relationship management, including working confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Very strong spreadsheet and IT skills (especially Google Sheets and MS Excel).
• A confident, self-motivated approach, maintaining high standards and focus even in changing circumstances.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and social impact.

�� Why Join Us?

• Be part of a national movement empowering young people through mentoring.
• Work within a passionate, purpose-driven team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Enjoy hybrid working, flexibility, and opportunities to grow.
• See the tangible difference your work makes every single day.

�� Ready to lead mentoring across Greater Manchester?
Join One Million Mentors and help us create one million mentoring moments that matter.

For details on how to apply please see the Job Pack attached.

Applications that do not have a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th December over MS Teams.

Job Purpose:

1. To lead the development and delivery of WIP’s housing programme in South London and Manchester, ensuring high quality, trauma responsive services.
2. Develop effective pathways with local housing teams and providers, including through co-design with women with lived experience, developing training and resources to improve the knowledge and understanding on women impacted by the CJS. 
3. Provide effective leadership to direct reports, fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
4. Work collaboratively with the external affairs team to provide programme insights to influence policy and systems change to prevent criminalisation of women due to homelessness and housing insecurity.

As our Operations & Executive Support Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping the organisation running smoothly. You’ll work at the heart of our Corporate Function, ensuring our systems, people, and processes are efficient and aligned with our mission. There is no line management initially but if the team grows, we will discuss this with you.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll provide both operational leadership and executive support - helping the CEO and wider team stay focused on impact. You’ll also work with our Head of Programmes to ensure coordination across the charity.

This role would suit you if you’re highly organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You might currently be an Operations Officer, Senior Administrator, or Project Manager, ready to step up into a broader, more strategic role.

JOB DETAILS

• Job Title - Operations & Executive Support Manager
• Responsible to - Chief Executive Officer
• Salary - Between £29,500 & £31,000 depending on experience
• Contract - Full-Time (38 hours per week) - From time to time, you may be required to work some evenings and weekends. These are usually communicated well in advance. We expect team members to work from the office at least three days per week, but we offer flexibility to balance this with remote working. This is a one-year fixed-term contract, with the likelihood of renewal subject to funding availability.
• Closing date - 14 December 2025 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

1. Operational Coordination (40%)

• Oversee day-to-day organisational operations, systems, and processes.

• Maintain and improve internal systems & processes (task & project management).

• Manage supplier relationships (insurance, IT, HR, utilities, etc.).

• Support programme quality assurance by collating data and reviewing reports.

• Lead internal projects to improve efficiency and staff experience.

2. Executive Support (25%)

• Provide comprehensive diary management for the CEO and organisation-wide initiatives.

• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentation materials when required.

• Support the CEO with governance papers, communications, and meeting follow-up.

• Represent the CEO in communications with stakeholders as required.

3. People & Culture (20%)

• Coordinate HR administration, recruitment logistics, and onboarding.

• Support the delivery of wellbeing and culture initiatives.

• Plan internal events, training sessions, and away days.

• Maintain accurate staff records and support internal communications.

4. Governance & Strategy Support (15%)

• Prepare and circulate Board and sub-committee papers.

• Maintain organisational policies and compliance registers.

• Monitor progress against operational plans and key performance measures.

• Support internal and external reporting requirements (funders, trustees, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential

• Experience in operations, project management, or executive support.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Understanding of governance and charity operations.

• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g. Asana, Google Workspace, HR/CRM systems).

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, funders, and partners.

• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience in the charity, youth, or public policy sectors.

• Knowledge of safeguarding or quality assurance processes.

• Experience of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programme impact.

• Ability to analyse and present data clearly.

We value potential over perfection. If you’re missing one or two of the above skills, don’t worry, as most can be learnt.

ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION

Youth Leads UK has a small yet mighty team, so you may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities from time to time.

All staff are expected to:

• Adhere to the policies and procedures in the Youth Leads UK staff policy handbook.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with organisational policies.

• Successfully complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two independent references before appointment.

• Actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture within the organisation.

The post holder must have confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).

HOW TO APPLY

There are several routes and stages to apply for this role.

Stage 1 - Application (by 14 December 2025)

• Apply via ‘Charity Jobs’, submitting a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and a covering letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate.

Stage 2 - Video Screening (by 20 December 2025)

• If we think there’s a match based on your application, we’ll invite you to a short video interview consisting of up to three questions, with a two-minute limit for each answer.

• Please note that we’ll be screening applications as they come in, which means the earlier you apply, the more time you’ll have to prepare for each stage.

Stage 3 - Final Interview (early January 2026)

• If we think there’s a match following your application and video screening, we’ll invite you to an in-person interview at our offices in MediaCity, Salford.

• Interviews are currently scheduled for 5 & 6 January 2026. If these dates are difficult for you, please let us know by contacting us.

The closing date for Stage 1 applications is 23:00 on 14 December 2025

Contract:Permanent, full time

Salary:£37,000 - £43,000 per annum

Location:Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office at one of our sites: Radcliffe, Burford, Bromsgrove, Newport, Sheffield or Exeter

Closing date:Tuesday 9 December 2025
Interviews:  Thursday 18 December 2025

We’re recruiting a Volunteering Systems & Engagement Partner who will play a key role in shaping the future of volunteering at Blue Cross. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and continuous improvement of our volunteering systems and programmes, ensuring volunteers and volunteer managers have the best possible experience. If you’re passionate about volunteering, confident working with digital platforms, and motivated by making a meaningful difference across the organisation, this could be the perfect role for you.

More about the role

You’ll be the driving force behind our volunteering systems and digital platforms, acting as Product Owner and ensuring these tools are effective, user-friendly, and continually evolving. Working closely with colleagues across People Services, Information Services, and Digital, you’ll lead key development projects, use data to inform decision-making, and support the delivery of our volunteering strategy and organisational objectives.

A big part of your role will be building strong relationships with volunteer managers and senior leaders. You’ll offer expert guidance, support programme development, and champion a positive, inclusive volunteering culture that recognises and values the contributions of volunteers from all backgrounds.

About you

You’ll bring significant experience in volunteering management or systems, with the ability to work both strategically and hands-on. You’ll be equally comfortable managing projects, improving processes, and guiding senior stakeholders. Adaptable, resilient, and highly organised, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and innovation is encouraged. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to championing an exceptional volunteer experience and embedding our values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.

 Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience in volunteering management and/or volunteer programme development.
• Experience in managing Volunteer Management Systems or equivalent digital platforms.
• Experience in project or programme management within a volunteering context.
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and the needs of volunteers and volunteer managers.
• Experience in developing or contributing to organisational strategy and planning.
• Excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills across all levels of the organisation.
• UK driving licence or equivalent.
• The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.

How to apply 

Click the apply button to complete your application. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of interest, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Introduction
Digital Care Hub CIC (DCH) is the leading digital support organisation for adult social care providers in England. We provide practical guidance, resources, and leadership to help care services adopt and implement digital technologies safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory expectations. As digital transformation accelerates across health and care, Digital Care Hub plays a crucial role in shaping a future where technology enhances, rather than replaces, human-centred care. As part of our continued development, we are expanding our regional delivery model to ensure greater alignment, visibility, and consistency across our support offers. The Regional Strategic Manager will play a key leadership role in this model.

About the role
The Regional Strategic Manager will act as the main point of coordination and leadership for our work across all 9 regions, ensuring local support is high quality, consistent, and strategically aligned with national goals.

You will work closely with our Local Support Organisations (LSOs), local authorities, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), system partners and care associations to build strong regional networks, ensure insight flows between local and national levels, and embed DCH and Better Security, Better Care (BSBC) priorities.

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will be part of the national delivery team but focused on regional strategy, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities
• Provide strategic oversight of all regional delivery activity, ensuring alignment with the national programme objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact for LSOs in the region, supporting them to meet their grant requirements and develop high-impact local delivery plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate regional & cross-regional networks, communities of practice, and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional stakeholders including local authorities, ICSs, ADASS branches, and care associations.
• Lead regional reporting and insight gathering, ensuring local intelligence informs national strategy and vice versa.
• Support consistency and quality of LSO delivery across the region, sharing best practice and facilitating joint working.
• Represent DCH and BSBC at national and regional meetings, boards, and strategic forums.
• Feed into the development of regional strategies, funding bids, and improvement plans.
• Work closely with the national team to ensure strong integration of regional activity within wider programme delivery. 

About you
Skills and experience
• Proven experience in a strategic or delivery leadership role within health, care, or the public sector.
• Strong understanding of adult social care and/or digital transformation within the care system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and build collaborative networks.
• Experience supporting or overseeing delivery partners or commissioned services.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Confident in using data and local insight to drive planning and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal presentation and written reporting.
• Highly organised and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving context.
• Understanding of regional policy structures, local government, or ICS and ICB governance is desirable. 

Director of Technology
£78,000 - £82,000 pa plus excellent benefits
Remote working
Permanent, 35 hours per week 

Our newly created role of Director of Technology will join our Senior Leadership Team, and will be responsible for our technology strategy. This includes leading the Full Stack and IT teams to develop the technology infrastructure that supports RNID’s work, and to develop tools that directly support our communities. It’s an exciting time to be joining, as you will lead our AI programme, ensuring the charity takes full advantage of emerging opportunities to increase our efficiency and effectiveness.  

You will: 

1. Lead and develop a high performing team of technology experts, developers and IT specialists.

2. Lead the technical delivery of our digital product roadmaps (like our online hearing check).

3. Ensure our technology infrastructure is resilient, secure, and meets our needs.

4. Ensure that RNID understands the opportunities and threats posed by AI, leading our AI programme

5. Be an active member of our Senior Leadership Team supporting the overall delivery of our strategic plans and driving performance.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has presence and credibility as a senior leader, able to inspire confidence with deep technology expertise.

2. Builds relationships internally, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business objectives and requirements.

3. Has proven experience leading full stack development and overseeing business critical technologies, as well as experience of leveraging AI to meet business objectives.

4. Is passionate about RNID, what we do and the role of technology in creating impact for our communities. 

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. 

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. 

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 5 January 2026
Interviews: 12 January 2026 (first round), 19 January 2026 (second round)

About Equality in Tourism

Women are the backbone of the tourism industry but suffer most from its lack of gender equality and destructive practices. We’re here to change that. 

Our mission is to transform the lives of women in tourism by advocating for gender equality across the industry. We envision a just tourism industry that empowers women and girls, promotes diversity and inclusion, and contributes to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities.

There are four pillars to our work: awards, research, impact projects and training. 

Purpose of the Role

You will support the Director and Board of Trustees with the day-to-day running of the charity,and help us grow a strong and diversified network of partners and funders. 

Job Description

• You will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the charity ensuring that they align with the charity mission and values at all times;
• You will work closely with the Director and Chair to prioritise and implement the charity strategies;
• You will work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees to oversee and sometimes lead tasks or projects, ensuring deadlines and charity goals are met;
• You will proactively seek opportunities for partnerships and innovations to present to the Director and Board of Trustees and plan their implementation.
• You will build and maintain relationships with affiliated organisations (current and new) by regularly keeping in touch with them and suggesting opportunities for collaboration and events;
• You will proactively seek bid applications and funding opportunities for the charity, and lead on funding and grant applications;
• You will identify staff/volunteer gaps and oversee the recruitment process while carrying out due diligence checks (or check that this has been done);
• You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing  the organisation of meetings; sharing of minutes and action plans; responding to general enquiries.

Person Specification 

This role would suit a confident and organised individual with a managerial or operational background and a desire to champion gender equality and sustainable tourism.

We’re looking for someone who has…

• strong knowledge of gender equality and tourism; 
• strategic thinking; 
• confidence and proven ability to self-management;
• strong organisational skills, able to manage deadlines and keep a team organised;
• people-person skills;
• excellent communication skills;
• strong reporting skills and financial acumen;
• committed  to gender equality and has enthusiasm towards our goal of creating a fairer, more sustainable tourism industry. 

It’s a bonus if you have…

• a background in the charity sector; 
• fundraising experience;
• project management experience.

Why Working With Equality in Tourism?

You’ll be joining a growing team of Tourism and Gender specialists and you’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction and reach of our charity and make a difference with your ideas. 

How to Apply

If you’re interested in putting your leadership and organisational skills to use while creating a positive impact for women in tourism, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please send us a CV and a one-page cover letter telling us about yourself and why working with Equality in Tourism is right for you (and for us). 

 

Are you a brilliant event coordinator? Do you have experience developing training events? Can you spot opportunities to inspire, educate and engage audiences?  

The SLA supports approximately 2000 members with advice, training and advocacy across the UK. The Events Manager will form an essential part of the SLA team working to run a high quality, inspiring and engaging events and training to help us deliver on our mission to support members, so that more children and young people reach their full potential through the school library. You will lead on the organisation of our annual conference; develop and maintain a calendar of events and training for members and non-member audiences; and support the team with all event related administration and logistics.  Events at the SLA include member meet ups (in person and online), events in our branch network across 23 regions, professional development and training, and our SLA Awards ceremonies.

Your work will be at the forefront of our member offer, helping to build links with membership, support members, build relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors, delivering high-quality training and impactful events offer across the year. An agile and flexible thinker, you will be creative, with a flair for spotting opportunities for professional development, and have a keen eye for detail with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Using your project management experience, you will work with the CEO, SLA team colleagues and subject matter experts and facilitators to develop and deliver a high quality and competitive calendar of events and training. 

This is a full time role (37 hours per week) working throughout the year. Find out more about the role including full job description and how to apply by downloading the job specification pack. 

Application deadline: 19th December 

Interviews: First round interview (online): 13th/14th January

Second round interview in person TBC: 20th/22nd January 

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.   

Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future. Please note we may close recruitment early should the right candidate be identified.