Senior project manager jobs in reading, england
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Are you a JNC-qualified Youth Worker with significant project management experience?
Do you have a passion for supporting young people and a staff team to reach their potential?
Are you an inspiring leader who can build relationships with partners and stakeholders at all levels?
If so, the role of Airplay Programme Manager could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About Airplay:
Airplay is a national youth work programme delivered by a partnership of YMCAs on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF). We provide year-round activities and support for children and young people aged 5–18 at RAF Stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as online through Airplay Connect. As the lead partner, One YMCA oversees the contract, manages central functions, and acts as the key point of contact for the RAFBF and RAF on behalf of the partnership.
If this role sparks your interest, please keep reading. We welcome applications from candidates seeking 30 - 37.5 hours per week.
The Role
We are seeking an Airplay Programme Manager to lead the Airplay Central Team and take overall operational responsibility for delivering and monitoring the Airplay programme.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supporting the Airplay Central Team.
• Managing sub-contracting arrangements with partner YMCAs.
• Ensuring the programme achieves its objectives and delivers high-quality youth work.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the RAFBF and RAF.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in programme or project management, ideally in youth work or a similar sector.
• Can lead and motivate a team across multiple locations, often working remotely.
• Is skilled in stakeholder management and building strong partnerships.
• Demonstrates a passion for supporting young people and creating positive outcomes.
Why Join Us
• Be part of a national programme making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Flexible working hours (30–37.5 hours per week).
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.
Benefits of working with us!
• Generous pension scheme and life cover
• Health cash plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Retail discounts, Blue Light Card, and more
• Generous annual leave including your birthday off and a paid wellbeing day
• Proud to be a Real Living Wage employer
Apply today to help shape the future of Airplay and support young people across the UK!
Applications require a CV and supporting statement.
We kindly ask that Recruitment agencies do not contact us directly – Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles submitted by agencies not on our PSL will be considered speculative and not create any contractual obligation or financial liability on our part.
*Please apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis*
We look forward to reading your application!
This is a full or part time role, dependant on the successful candidate.
Hours per week: 30-37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: to be agreed with successful candidate. Generally Mon-Fri office hours, but flexibility is essential - the role will include regular travel to One YMCA Hatfield Hub and RAF Stations, some evening and residential work, including being part of an on-call safeguarding rota.
Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made
Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying
Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.
EDIB: At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to engage people with the arts? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental or social barriers to accessing the arts.
About Art UK
Art UK is an art education charity and the online home for every public collection of art in the United Kingdom. It is making the UK’s national collection of art accessible to everyone online – for enjoyment, learning and research. Art UK brings together art from almost 3,500 British institutions in one of the UK's largest ever arts partnerships and showcases this art to a global audience of 5.5m users per annum. Approaching 60% of this audience is overseas.
Art UK provides significant support to museums and galleries in the UK, by providing them with a shared digital platform to showcase their art collections, reach new audiences, and generate income. Most of these collections would not be able to show their art online without Art UK. The Art UK platform is rich in story content, learning resources for teachers and students, and public engagement opportunities. A shared e-commerce infrastructure helps collections generate much needed commercial income.
About You
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and persuasive communicator, comfortable engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a solid knowledge of philanthropic giving and a deep appreciation of the value of high-quality donor stewardship. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will enjoy working with data and be skilled at producing compelling content both on and offline. You will bring initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently, while also being a collaborative team player.
You will lead on managing and growing Art UK’s philanthropic giving programme, which includes the Patrons and supporter events programme and our major donor activity. You will be part of a small, committed Development team that raises funds across a broad range of income streams: trusts and foundations, public funding, corporates, high-net-worth individuals, online giving, and patron schemes. You will report to the Head of Development, work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Philanthropy Board, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
You will actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work, reflecting your commitment to our organisational values and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a pipeline of new philanthropic giving opportunities by researching, identifying and cultivating philanthropic supporters (£1k+) with the potential to give major gifts and multi-year support
- Create and implement donor development plans, working with the Head of Development and colleagues to guide our approach to new philanthropic support
- Develop bespoke cultivation and solicitation strategies, producing creative and compelling proposals to secure substantial philanthropic gifts
- Work closely with the Marketing team and other colleagues to showcase Art UK’s work and enhance donor engagement
- Create bespoke and compelling written proposals and support senior leadership and board members in the preparation and delivery of high-quality donor pitches to secure new philanthropic partnerships
- Provide exceptional stewardship for new and existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued and can clearly see the impact of their contribution
- Plan and deliver the fundraising and stewardship events programme (with support from the wider team), including attending events where appropriate
- Monitor progress against targets and maintain accurate reporting, including updates to Art UK’s Board of Trustees and the Philanthropy Board
- Ensure pledges and donations are processed efficiently and that donors are thanked promptly and personally
- Work closely with all members of the Development team to ensure prospecting and cultivation activity is aligned and complementary
- Ensure all philanthropic fundraising activity is conducted in line with legal, regulatory and ethical best practice e.g. GDPR and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice
Necessary Skills
- Essential: Experience managing a pipeline of philanthropic supporter prospects, including researching and devising bespoke cultivation plans
- Essential: Track record of personally producing impactful and persuasive written proposals which resonate with donors and lead to donations £5k or more
- Essential: Proven experience creating, implementing and evaluating philanthropic fundraising strategies
- Essential: Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and shape innovative partnership opportunities
- Essential: Outstanding relationship-building and networking skills, including digital engagement
- Essential: In-depth understanding of the philanthropic fundraising environment
- Essential: First-class written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
- Essential: Experience analysing and using supporter data to inform campaigns
- Essential: Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Essential: Experience using CRM databases with a high level of accuracy
- Essential: Thorough knowledge of fundraising best practice and legislation
- Essential: Self-motivated, reliable and exceptionally organised
- Desirable: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
- Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
- Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
- Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners
Contract terms
- 3 days a week, 0.6 FTE
- Permanent contract
- Salary £38,000 per annum (pro rata)
- Three-month probationary period
- One-month termination clause
- Work from home, anywhere in the South of England, with regular travel to London for events and meetings
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
- Flexible working hours
- Workplace pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Above statutory paid sick leave
- Enhanced paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
- Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
- Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30
Application
Please visit our website to download the application form. To apply, please submit your completed application form to us by email by 9am on Thursday 16th October 2025. If you are experiencing issues downloading the document or require support in completing your form, please contact us directly. Forms must be sent in MS Word or a format compatible to MS Word. Please do not send PDFs. Applications sent as a PDF will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held via video call on Tuesday 4th November 2025. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please note that we redact some details from applications ahead of the shortlisting stage to ensure the removal of unconscious bias. Details that we redact include (but are not limited to) references to protected characteristics, names of educational institutions and indications of political affiliations.
Art UK is a charity – the online home for the UK's public art collections
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition) to join our collaborative Individual Giving team.
As an Individual Giving Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel campaigns designed to recruit new supporters and the ongoing supporter stewardship of these new donors. You’ll manage acquisition activity across products including cash giving, lottery, and regular giving, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance targets.
You’ll be responsible for the creative development of campaign assets, day-to-day agency collaboration, and the ongoing optimisation of supporter stewardship communications. From planning and reporting to evaluating impact, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we acquire new donors and retain our supporters.
About You
You’re confident in managing campaigns with track record of delivering successful multi-channel fundraising campaigns that drive supporter growth. You bring excellent project and budget management skills, analytical thinking, strong reporting and evaluation capabilities and think supporter-first.
You’re experienced in working across channels including email, social media, telephone fundraising and print, and you know how to use insight to shape compelling supporter journeys. You’re a collaborative team member, able to manage internal stakeholders and external suppliers with ease, and you thrive in an environment where attention to detail and strategic focus are key.
About the Team
You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire long-term support.
We work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external agencies to deliver campaigns that make a real impact. You’ll be supported by a team that values innovation, shares learnings, and celebrates success—while always keeping our supporters at the heart of what we do.
Please see the Job Description below for more detail about this exciting role.
The detail
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract
- Closing Date: 26th October 2025
Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us and our ecological work
We are a small but growing UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes.
Our ecological work spans two exciting fronts: restoring missing species through projects like The Missing Lynx, Pine Marten and White-Tailed Eagle reintroductions in Northern England; and securing the protection of ecological restoration sites as a Responsible Body for conservation covenants through which we aim to set the gold standard, supporting ambitious, mission-aligned projects such as Nattergal’s High Fen site.
About the role
We are seeking to hire a dynamic and passionate Senior Ecologist to join The Lifescape Project, to play an integral role in the restoration of charismatic species to the UK and in landscape scale habitat restoration.
As a Senior Ecologist, your work will cover two distinct areas which are broadly: BNG-associated site assessments; and practical planning and feasibility aspects of species reintroductions.
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months initially.
Location: Remote working with site survey work and some UK and international travel.
Please refer to the job description for further information about the role.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20 October 2025.
The role will commence as soon as possible.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
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Senior Practitioner - Bracknell
Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,613 per year (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026
Are you looking for a role where every day is different, every child is celebrated, and your impact is immediate?
Join us as a Senior Practitioner and help create joyful, inclusive play opportunities for disabled children and young people. You’ll lead with creativity, support families with compassion, and inspire a team that’s passionate about making a difference.
Senior Practitioner – Supporting Disabled Children, Young People & Families
Make play possible. Make inclusion real. Make a difference.
We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner who is passionate about empowering disabled children, young people, and their families. This isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire, and create joyful experiences that build confidence, connection, and belonging.
What makes this role exciting?
- Impact with purpose: You’ll directly shape services that bring fun, freedom, and opportunity to children and young people.
- Leadership with heart: From mentoring staff to leading sessions, you’ll grow your leadership skills while making a visible difference.
- Creativity every day: Plan, deliver, and adapt activities that spark imagination and celebrate every child’s unique abilities.
- Collaboration that counts: Work hand-in-hand with families, schools, health and social care professionals, and community partners.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and leading inclusive play and social activities where children’s voices guide the fun.
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support for children with multiple and complex needs.
- Mentoring and supporting play staff and volunteers to deliver their best.
- Taking the lead on outings and external visits, making new adventures possible.
- Acting as site manager when needed, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
- Keeping records and plans up to date, making sure families are involved every step of the way.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience working with disabled children, young people, and families.
- A track record of planning and delivering engaging group activities.
- Strong communication skills that adapt to children, parents, carers, and professionals alike.
- Confidence to work independently, problem solve, and use your initiative.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the real-life challenges families may face.
- A minimum of GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).
Why you’ll love it here
You’ll join a supportive, passionate team where your ideas matter and your work changes lives. We’ll invest in your training and development, celebrate your successes, and give you the freedom to shape services that truly put children and families first.
Why Join Kids?
We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:
The Good Stuff/Benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
Safeguarding & Commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You’ll be trained and supported to uphold the highest standards of safety, care, and inclusion.
Ready to step into a role where every day is different, every child is valued, and your impact is immediate? Apply today and help us create playful, positive experiences that last a lifetime.
Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-based (Scotland)
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £33,256 - £36,951 per annum
Benefits:27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have launched an ambitious new strategy – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
The Cycle Access Fund (CAF) provides capital grant funding to organisations in Scotland to support the purchase and repair of cycles for use by individuals who would not otherwise have access to a bike. We’re looking for a highly organised and motivated Senior Project Officer to help manage this impactful project and ensure the effective dispersal of funding.
This is a collaborative role that will suit an organised, proactive individual with solid experience of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 to monitor and manage projects. Managing external stakeholders and multiple grant applications is a key part of ensuring the continued success of this programme, so strong prioritisation skills are essential.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting communities and improving access to cycling, we want to hear from you!
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
This a 12-month maternity cover fixed term contract. The role is home based in Scotland.
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown
You may also have experience in the following: Project Officer, Programme Management, Project Manager, Policy Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Project Delivery, Event Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Health, Sport, Fitness, Cycling, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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Join Mersey Rivers Trust and Help Make a Real Impact for Rivers, Wildlife and Communities!
Are you a skilled finance and governance professional looking to use your expertise for good? Mersey Rivers Trust is seeking a Finance and Governance Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our environmental charity.
We’re a passionate team working to protect and restore rivers across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire — and we need someone like you to ensure our finances and governance are as strong as our mission.
APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN OR CLOSE TO THE MERSEY CATCHMENT – APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THIS AREA CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Mersey Rivers Trust (MRT) is an environmental charity focussing on the protection and enhancement of rivers and waterbodies in the Mersey Catchment. It operates in an area covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. We have an annual turnover of c£1m and employ 19 staff delivering up to 30 projects per year. The Trust works with partners, local communities, and volunteers to deliver a wide range of projects including river restoration, reduction of flood risk by Natural Flood Management techniques, river monitoring, volunteer events (eg river clean-ups/invasive species control and citizen science), community engagement and education events, farm advice/plans and biodiversity net gain. The Trust continues to evolve to meet the increasing challenges of protecting and enhancing rivers and waterbodies in the catchment.
We are seeking a Finance and Governance Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the Trust’s finance, governance, and back-office functions. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective charity governance. While not involved in field-based project delivery, the Finance Manager plays a strategic role in supporting the organisation’s mission by enabling robust financial planning, reporting, and operational support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and project teams to ensure the Trust remains financially resilient and well-governed.
As the Finance and Governance Manager, you should possess expertise in financial control and reporting, allowing you to effectively handle delegated responsibilities. Your numerical skills and critical thinking abilities will enable you to proactively address challenges and streamline processes.
The role holder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The role will also include direct line management responsibilities of the Administration Officer.
If you are a motivated financial professional with a passion for driving organisational success, we invite you to apply and contribute to our team’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management of the back-office function and Charity governance of MRT.
- Act as the Company Secretary to ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements, as well as maintaining high standards of Charity governance.
- Work with the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and manage budgets, provide input to the Trust’s business plan and strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
- Support the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures to ensure good governance.
- Act as a key liaison with the Board of Trustees, preparing and presenting financial and governance reports to inform oversight and decision-making.
- Lead on the development of internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard the Trust’s assets and reputation.
- Oversee all payments, manage cash flow, income and claims.
- Support financial planning for grant funding applications to support delivery of our objectives.
- Line management of the Administration Officer.
- Renew the annual insurance policy ensuring adequate cover and value for money.
- Maintain, oversee, and update all project management reporting systems on time and to budget (including timesheets, expenses and monthly reports).
- Complete all necessary reports and keep suitable records in line with the funding requirements and document retention policy.
- Highlight any new risks and issues identified whilst carrying out duties, and work with the team to manage and resolve them.
- Fulfil duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by MRT.
The post holder will be home based with travel throughout the Mersey catchment. The applicant will need to live within or close to the Mersey catchment to facilitate regular travel to meetings. Remote working from other parts of the country cannot be considered for this role due to the need for regular face-to-face interactions.
Candidate profile
Essential
- A financial control and reporting background, qualification or qualified by experience.
- Experience of organisational governance, ideally with knowledge of UK General Accounting Practice and Charities regulations.
- Experience of financial and management reporting within a small to medium-sized organisation.
- Experience of liaising with accountants to prepare annual accounts and reports required by the Charity Commission.
- Experience of cash flow forecasting.
- Familiarity with Xero financial and project management software (or similar).
- A confident and clear communicator with the ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for non-financial trustees and staff.
- Aptitude in problem-solving.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively from home with strong communication skills and with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly across the working week when necessary.
- Ability to prioritise and plan activities to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent literacy, numeracy and report-writing skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Good computer literacy skills (e.g. with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project reporting systems).
- A reliable team player with good attendance and work performance.
- Ability to set performance objectives and ensure these are achieved.
- Excellent organisational / admin skills and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience in financial planning for funding applications.
- Experience of working in the charity or not for profit sector.
- Understanding of small-scale charitable trading.
- Experience of commercial contract management.
- Experience of managing an IT service provider.
- Knowledge of the Mersey Catchment.
- Good network of contacts in the sector.
General notes
- Some travel around the Mersey Catchment will be necessary therefore a current driving licence and access to a vehicle (insured for business use) is desirable or otherwise access to public transport networks.
- This position will from time to time require work during some evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the post. A time-off in lieu system is operated by the Trust.
- We will also require the successfully applicant to undergo a basic DBS check and provide satisfactory references from previous employers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TPP Recruitment is working on behalf of a respected professional body to appoint a Workforce Training and Development Manager.
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Home based with ad-hoc office visits (London) and occasional client travel
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
You’ll join a mission-led organisation focused on raising quality in education, training and professional standards. The team is collaborative and people-centred, with a culture that values clear thinking, practical delivery and positive impact for learners, employers and the public. As the Workforce Training and Development Manager, your work will directly support fair access to psychological careers and stronger services for communities.
About the Role
As Workforce Training and Development Manager, you will lead projects that bring workforce planning and education together. You’ll build partnerships across health services, education providers and government-related bodies; develop clear career pathways; and promote awareness of routes into the psychological professions. This is an outward-facing role requiring confident relationship-building, careful analysis and clear, engaging communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver workforce initiatives that align education, training and employer needs
- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across health services, education and public bodies
- Gather insight from partners; analyse data and feedback to shape policy, programmes and practical solutions
- Develop guidance and frameworks that support training, registration and continuing professional development
- Lead horizon-scanning to spot opportunities for growth and innovation, and translate them into deliverable plans
- Work closely with colleagues in careers, membership and communications to embed new initiatives
Skills / Experience Required
- Experience in the healthcare sector and confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Background in workforce development with an education and training focus
- Ability to turn complex information into clear, user-friendly guidance and reports
- Strong relationship-building, influencing and project leadership skills
- A calm, organised approach, meeting deadlines while keeping quality high
- Willingness to travel for meetings and events as needed
Interview Process
- One stage, held online
- May include a short, job-related task
- Proposed timeline: week commencing 3rd November 2025
To Apply
- Bespoke cover letter
- CV
Deadline
- Monday 20th October 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and highly proactive Senior Policy Officer to join our Patient Advocacy team within the wider Research and Advocacy directorate.
You will have experience in analysing, developing, and communicating complex policy issues, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritise a fast-moving and wide-ranging workload.
You will also have experience working collaboratively and building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
You will have the ability to present findings and recommendations to a range of audiences and produce high-quality succinct briefings in a timely fashion, underpinned by evidence.
Empathy and sensitivity are required to work closely with patients and their families and friends.
Experience in the health charity sector, public/patient engagement work, and working on the National Institute of Health Care Excellence (NICE) and Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) consultation processes would be beneficial but not essential.
About the role
As Senior Policy Officer you will be part of the Patient Advocacy team who work to ensure that the patient voice is heard and acted upon by UK and devolved nations healthcare policy decision makers. You will represent the charity externally including national meetings with senior healthcare decision makers.
Your role is vital to developing strategic approaches to health technology appraisals (HTA), regulatory pathways (MHRA), clinical development programmes (academic and industry clinical trials) and commissioning routes to broaden access to new myeloma drug therapies and diagnostic technologies.
You will apply your skills flexibly across key policy areas including access to treatment, patient voice, stakeholder engagement and general healthcare policy and work with colleagues in communications and fundraising to make sure our supporters and the wider myeloma community understand the positive impact we make.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close 9am on 6 October 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 27 October 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
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Location: Remote / Hybrid (with occasional UK travel & team meetings at the Birmingham Office Monthly) Applications welcome for candidates within commuting distance of the Midlands.
At Fuel Bank Foundation, we believe no one should have to choose between heating and eating. Every day, we help people across the UK who are facing fuel crisis—providing emergency financial support, advice, and long-term solutions that create lasting change.
We’re looking for an experienced Strategic Partnerships Manager to help us grow and nurture high-impact relationships with corporate partners, charitable trusts, and grant-making bodies. If you’re a confident communicator, natural relationship-builder, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.
About the Role
As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will play a central role in driving income growth and increasing the impact of our partnerships. You’ll work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to deliver our partnership strategy—developing new funding opportunities, managing existing relationships, and ensuring excellent stewardship throughout the partner journey.
This is a dynamic and varied role that offers scope for creativity, strategy, and hands-on relationship management. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams to bring partner activity to life, demonstrate impact, and align our work with shared goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, including charitable trusts, corporate sponsors, and grant-making bodies.
- Deliver high-quality stewardship and build strong, long-term relationships with supporters.
- Identify and secure new partnership and funding opportunities in line with organisational strategy.
- Create compelling, tailored proposals and pitches that align with partner objectives and Fuel Bank’s mission.
- Track partnership performance, prepare reports and evaluations, and share impact stories with funders and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
- Contribute to income planning, forecasting, and the delivery of financial targets.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in partnership management, business development, account management, or fundraising—ideally within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector.
- A track record of building successful relationships and delivering income growth.
- Skilled in writing proposals, reports, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets, forecasts, and reporting tools.
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and the ability to spot new opportunities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What you will receive in return:
At Fuel Bank Foundation, you'll join a passionate, values-led team making a real impact in communities across the UK. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible and remote working options
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
- The chance to help shape solutions to one of the UK’s most urgent social issues
- Enhanced annual leave
- Enhanced pension scheme
- EAP – Healthcare
Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity focused solely on supporting people who cannot afford to prepay for their energy.
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Hospice at Home Transformation and Operations Manager
Fixed term for 20 months
£63,550 per annum plus on-call (WTE based on 37.5 hours per week)
37.5 hours per week
Locations: The Beacon, The Hospice, Headway House Farnham, and our communities
Are you an experienced healthcare leader passionate about compassionate, community-based end-of-life care?
Phyllis Tuckwell is transforming how we deliver our Hospice at Home Services – we’re looking for a Hospice at Home Transformation and Operations Manager to lead this change. This is a unique opportunity to shape innovative care models ahead of our new hospice opening in 2026, while managing and inspiring our dedicated community teams.
“For everyone to have the best possible experience at the end of life.”
This role is perfect for a dynamic, compassionate, strategic and strong operational leader with a passion for inclusive care, change, and collaboration. You'll play a central part in shaping our service models, embedding continuous improvement, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional care to people in their homes.
As our Hospice at Home Transformation and Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead the transformation and daily operational delivery of our Hospice at Home services.
- Collaborate across the system to improve outcomes for patients and families.
- Manage a team of dedicated professionals, supporting and empowering them through change.
- Shape and embed new models of care aligned with population needs and our new hospice opening in 2026.
- Be a visible, values-driven leader, championing inclusion, equity, and evidence-based practice.
If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About You:
We are looking for someone with
- Experience in service transformation and senior operational management in health or social care.
- Understanding of community-based care, ideally in palliative, oncology or frailty services.
- Knowledge of project management, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement.
- A passion for compassionate, person-centred care, aligned with our values.
- A collaborative approach, ready to work across boundaries and lead with kindness, clarity and purpose.
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us:
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website under Patient Stories.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
- Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
You will have
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking hospice committed to innovation.
- A supportive, inclusive team culture where leadership, education, and wellbeing matter.
- Professional development opportunities and a culture of reflective practice and growth.
- Flexible working and community-based work across our Farnham and Guildford sites.
A Great Place to Work
- Equal Opportunities employer
- Flexible hours and flexible working
- Supportive colleagues
- Clinical supervision and support
- 96% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Birdsong and Hospice UK Staff Survey 2025
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit, which is encouraged and welcomed, please contact Catherine van’t Riet . If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 6th October 2025
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Our mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness, and those closest to them.

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About the role
Kids Cancer Charity have been supporting children affected by cancer from all over the UK since 1989. Life changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer, every aspect of their life and that of their family is thrown into turmoil. We offer support through our care breaks and Play Therapy during treatment and beyond.
We are looking for a passionate, talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing year-on-year since 1989 as we approach our new fundraising strategy.
Role summary and purpose
This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio. There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the General Manager, to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.
The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.
Building relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support families affected by cancer across the UK.
A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.
You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.
You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.
Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.
Key responsibilities
Research and process management
· Work closely with our General Manager and fundraising team to fully understand our work, and the costs of delivering our work.
· Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders.
· Research and identify prospective trusts and foundations and other grant giving bodies.
· Grow and maintain a strong trust funding pipeline, creating new trust prospects for our priority funding areas.
· Develop our long-term trusts and foundations strategy and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream.
· Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes.
Fundraising
· Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential to deliver five- and six-figure grants.
. Oversee the Trusts Team in delivering to develop and deliver persuasive and timely funding applications.
· Develop relationships with staff members and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development.
· Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kids Cancers Charity’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.
Reporting
· Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support.
· Alongside the General Manager prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants.
· Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget.
· Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities.
Apply with covering letter and updated CV please.
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We're looking for someone to help manage Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area.
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026
Location: Home-based (with regional travel across Avon & Somerset)
Hours: 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE, flexible, including some unsociable hours)
Salary: £15,531 per annum (£38,828 FTE)
Crimestoppers is seeking a Regional Manager to act as our representative across the region. This key role will:
- Lead the creation and delivery of impactful crime prevention campaigns with law enforcement and community partners.
- Coordinate cross-border and national initiatives in support of ROCUs, the NCA, and other agencies.
- Drive funding opportunities to support our work, from campaigns to outreach.
- Empower volunteer committees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
- Act as a spokesperson for Crimestoppers with local and regional media.
We are looking for someone with strong project management and budget management experience, confident in working under pressure, building strategic relationships, and occasionally working unsociable hours. Experience with the voluntary sector, media campaigns, or policing practice would be an advantage.
This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real impact in crime prevention.
You'll find more details in the job pack here.
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The role is for a skilled fundraiser with experience in delivering multi-channel campaigns to drive income and engagement. In this role, you will:
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Lead campaigns across digital (paid social, PPC, email, lead generation), direct mail, and telemarketing.
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Manage cash and regular giving programmes end-to-end, from creative development and testing to monitoring KPIs and presenting results.
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Develop supporter journeys and communications to strengthen long-term relationships.
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Collaborate with agencies and internal teams, ensuring effective delivery and compelling content.
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Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection, and fundraising regulations.
What we’re looking for:
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Proven experience in digital and multi-channel fundraising or marketing.
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Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
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Confidence in managing agencies and digital platforms (e.g. Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads).
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Excellent communication, creative, analytical, and time-management skills.
We bring about lasting change by working through volunteers and partners to empower communities in some of the world’s poorest regions.





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The Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative, financial, and scheduling support across RAP’s international operations. This position is responsible for maintaining contract and vendor documentation, supporting finance and accounting workflows, processing data and invoices, coordinating executive calendars, and assisting with general systems administration, including IT-related tasks. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the coordinator will work closely with the Finance, Development, People, and Executive teams to ensure internal systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple operational tasks in a distributed, multicultural environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Contracts & Administrative Coordination
- Maintain and improve global contract databases for vendors, consultants, and partner organizations, ensuring templates, amendments, and signature processes are consistent and well-documented.
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and grants & contract renewal dates; flag follow-ups and support internal reviews.
- Assist with compliance documentation and liaise with legal or People Operations for contract-related questions.
Finance & Data Support
- Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payment requests in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
- Support monthly reconciliations and internal tracking of budget codes, payment schedules, and audit trails.
- Enter and maintain clean, accurate data across RAP’s financial and operational platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, Nexonia, Monday)
Scheduling & Executive Support
- Provide scheduling and administrative support to RAP’s Senior Leadership Team.
- Coordinate cross-time-zone meetings, recurring team check-ins, and board/committee calendar invites.
- Prepare agendas, take notes, and help ensure meetings are productive and well-structured.
General Operations & IT Liaison
- Assist with account creation, access issues, and user setup across platforms
- Partner with RAP’s IT vendor to triage tech issues, coordinate hardware/software purchases, and keep inventories updated. Support onboarding logistics, including device prep, new account setup, and tools orientation for new hires.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in an administrative, finance, operations, or executive support role.
- Profiles with backgrounds in nonprofit operations, executive assistance, virtual assistance, or operations analysis are a strong fit.
- Fluent in English; fluency or professional working proficiency in other global languages, particularly in French, highly valued.
- Familiarity with collaborative tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, SAGE Intacct, SharePoint, Monday, or similar. Experience managing scheduling or contracts workflows, especially across international time zones. Some exposure to finance or accounting processes (e.g., invoice processing, expense tracking, document management).
Why RAP?
We believe that great people power great work. RAP offers:
- Flexible, remote-first working arrangements
- A collaborative, multicultural, mission-aligned culture
- Competitive salary (GBP 30,000–40,000)
- Comprehensive benefits and generous paid leave
- Meaningful work with global impact
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