Senior service manager jobs in brent, derby

About Park Lodge Project

Park Lodge Project is a dedicated charity committed to empowering young people and fostering safe, supportive environments where they can thrive. We provide a range of vital services, including educational and employment support, safe housing, ensuring every young individual has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As a small but impactful organisation, we aim to deliver our life-changing work and drive positive change in young people's lives.

Job Purpose

This is a new role within Park Lodge Project. You will be responsible for researching and leading all fundraising bids, developing funding opportunities and working with service delivery colleagues to respond to opportunities. You will lead on all aspects of bid writing, including showcasing and reporting young people impact data.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Chair of the Fundraising Trustee Committee to support the strategy, development and delivery of identified opportunities. You will be the lead on organising key stakeholder events.

Closing date: 8 August

Interview date: 14 August

Are you a fantastic leader who is passionate about supporting young people into employment?

The King's Trust is currently going through an exciting period of development. We have ambitions to grow our offer to young people by providing a blended approach of face-to-face and digital delivery and support. To help us on this journey we are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to lead our dynamic teams to work with young people either directly through 121 work or the delivery of programmes. This role also incorporates our partnership with the Department of Health where we are working to support 10,000 young people into the sector.  We need a fantastic leader to help us achieve our ambitions in the South West and ensure the success of our Health and Social Care programmes and partnerships.

This role will involve leading a small team of delivery staff working to support young people in the South West, predominantly in Bristol but also some delivery in Plymouth and the wider South West. We are passionate about flexible working but it’s worth being aware that this role will be based in Bristol (working from our Bristol Centre) and you will be required to travel across the patch to support your team. 

As part of the Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our Healthcare programmes, in line with contractual requirements. You will lead the Health and Social Care team to develop and implement our delivery plan and ensure we meet targets, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses with an appropriate pathway of learning and development and one to one support. You will be a role model for your team, demonstrating best practice in how we work with young people in a safe way to ensure we deliver maximum value for young people and partners.

A background in employment-based programmes and/or knowledge of the Healthcare sector would be great as well as the ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships and inspire colleagues.

To be successful in the role of Service Delivery Manager, you will be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience and be adaptive and flexible – embracing change and innovation.

If you are up for a challenge and working in a great team, we would love to hear from you.

The Senior Bid and Funding Officer is a new role for Involve as we seek to build the infrastructure to support the growth that we have experienced in recent years.  This role will sit within our Finance & Support Services function and will work alongside colleagues at all levels in the Innovation & Practice, Capacity Building & Standards and Advocacy & Communications functions to identify and provide compelling proposals in response to fundraising and tender opportunities. 

As Senior Bid and Funding Officer you will be responsible for identifying fundraising opportunities to bring forwards to the team for evaluation and coordinating the submission of returns ensuring high quality tenders are produced that meet the needs of funders and commissioners.  You will support function leads in monitoring fundraising outcomes and comparing to income generation targets, developing a database of funders and improving tender response processes to reduce the administrative burden of tender responses without compromising on quality.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of managing the tender return process in other organisations, either in a commercial or charitable sector environment. You will bring strong project management skills, be able to coordinate tender submissions to set deadlines and have an inquisitive mindset to enjoy researching opportunities and thinking creatively how Involve can meet funder requirements while also advancing our mission.

We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team. We are flexible but you must be comfortable with regular travel both for project work and for Involve team activities.  Must be able to travel to deliver work across the UK.

Please see our website for more details. 

We are looking for a forward thinking dynamic individual who will project manage the transformation of the charities fundraising digital operations by enhancing our existing technology, by optimising our data handling and by researching and implementing new digital solutions to our fundraising processes.

 We are about to embark on a programme of transformational change, and we are looking for an ambitious self-starter who will play an essential role in the development and implementation of a new digital strategy for fundraising data and technical operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to make a real difference to cancer patients.

At The Christie Charity we are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. You would be part of a successful high achieving collaborative team, and this role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple fundraising disciplines.

Purpose of the Role:

Please note this is a detailed job description and many of the activities below do not take place everyday

This is a key role to work with an exciting community taking lead responsibility for the looking after key aspects of existing and new membership. You will be working alongside an experienced team supporting the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, the largest Liberal Synagogue in the UK, to be the best it can be. 

Your role will touch all aspects of the synagogue with a particular focus on looking after new members, the membership process and members in general, acting as a key conduit to ensure that our members receive the best service we can provide. You will also ensure that ourCRM system is up to date and important data and information can be pulled form it. 

You will support bereaved families in the immediate aftermath of a death by organising funerals, shivas and stone-settings.

Additionally you will support our Senior Rabbi in her work including diary management and ensuring, working alongside others, that life cycle and important religious festivals are being managed and delivered to the highest standards. 

Senior Rabbi PA

Support the Senior Rabbi in all aspect of their work to include:-

o Administrative and secretarial support for the Senior Rabbi including correspondence, diary management and to act as their first point of contact for enquiries by phone, email and in person

o Liaise and work alongside the member of staff (Office Administrator) who is PA for the other Rabbis and supporting when necessary

o Meet with Senior Rabbi regularly to review weekly diary, plan for the future and complete event forms

o Work closely with the Office Administrator (who organises all internal and life cycle events) to develop efficient procedures, printing and systems to ensure organisation of all life cycle events (including baby blessings, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Kabbalat Torah, weddings and mixed faith blessings, conversion, admission ceremonies).

o Assist with planning and coordination of events generated by the Senior Rabbi

o Keep timetables of all life cycle events coordinating with office staff to ensure these events and linked celebrations are delivered effectively

o Keep a tracking system that logs where proselytes are on their conversion journey.

o Liaise with the LJS Community Care Co-ordinator and other contacts over pastoral and other issues being dealt with by the Senior Rabbi.

o Circulate the services calendar and the  Bar/Bat Mitzvah schedule of dates

o Support the volunteers who coordinate the mitzvot

o Assist in the organisation of the High Holy Days particularly in co-ordinating all mitzvot

o Assist the Senior Rabbi and the office in the organisation of interfaith/multifaith and other events including the sending out invitations and co-ordinating response

o Ensure that thank you letters for donations, yahrzeits and other acknowledgements are prepared and signed by the Senior Rabbi

o Complete the weekly yahrzeit list

o Complete administration support for the Bereavement Support

o Any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the Senior Rabbi and Executive Director.

o Funeral Coordinator

o To co-ordinate the administration of funerals (burials and cremations) for members and non-members.

o To liaise with the family/estate, rabbis, funeral directors, cemetery/crematorium or others as necessary in making the arrangements.

o To provide details of cost to the person organising the funeral.

o To prepare funeral and related invoices in consultation with the Financial Controller.

o To organise consecrations and arrange interments of ashes and ordering of memorial plaques.

o To administer the burial of non-members, including preparing invoices and dealing with payments for the burials.

o To administer the allocation of graves, reservations and columbarium

o To prepare condolence letters for Rabbis.

o To send out electronic Bereavement Notifications

o To respond to requests from the public for plot locations and information on the cemetery.

o To provide annual statistical information on burials and cremations for Liberal Judaism and the Board of Deputies.

o To ensure and promote the maintenance of graves as requested by families

o Send out the biennial Memorial Service for the Loss of a Child and the Loss of the Prospect of a Child.

Membership Coordinator:

o Administer and coordinate the membership process from receipt of a new application including liaising with the applicant, the Financial Controller and the Rabbis

o Maintain the appropriate Council reports for new members and resignations 

o Send welcome letters and packs to new members

o Send resignation letters to members

o Ensure the CRM (ShulCloud) system is up to date (training will be provided) with members’ details, and their journey through the membership process including adding new members, resigning members, changing their status in respect of age membership changes and so on.

o Produce ShulCloud (CRM) reports

o Ensure ShulCloud (CRM) is maintained and up to date

o Work closely with staff to support contact with members in respect of volunteering, marketing, High Holy Day ticketing, the creation of mail merges and the AGM

o Be a ‘superuser’ of the ShulCloud, working closely with the ShulCloud consultant, understanding and learning what the system can do and supporting others to use it.

o Work alongside other areas that involve links to membership i.e. education

o Any other relevant tasks as requested

Personal Specifications:

Prior administrative or personal assistant experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Proficiency with office software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Experience of using ShulCloud CRM system would be beneficial but not essential (training will be provided)

Comfortable working in a Progressive Jewish religious environment; familiarity with Jewish customs and terminology

Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends during holidays or events

An understanding of how a CRM system can be used to provide data and information and enhance membership experience

In addition:

Friendly, professional demeanour

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Sensitivity to the pastoral and spiritual aspects of the Rabbi’s role

Sensitivity, resilience in dealing with bereavements, willing to undergo training.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Risk, Compliance & Governance Manager

• Hours: Permanent, full time – 37.5 hours per week
• Location: hybrid working
• Salary: £37,001 - £47,407 per annum
• Closing date: 18th August 2025 at 12 noon 

Align risk, compliance and governance with business goals to protect our mission. Partner across the organisation to develop and strengthen processes and deliver operational integrity.

As Risk, Compliance & Governance Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our compliance and governance, developing processes and implementing change for operational effectiveness in our growing Data, Risks and Governance team.

You’ll embed robust frameworks, streamline processes, and champion accountability, enhancing organisational risk management to assure the Board of Trustees and Executive Team that Helen & Douglas House is fulfilling legislative and compliance obligations.

Are you someone who knows how to turn policies into practice, risk into resilience and legislation into assurance? As Risk, Compliance & Governance Manager, you’ll develop and embed standards that support continuity, compliance and integrity across everything we do.

To be successful in the role you’ll have:

• Risk management, policy and governance experience
• Regulatory knowledge
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills
• Charity/third sector experience is desirable.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Battersea has an exciting new strategy and the care of our cats and dogs is at the heart of this. Over the next few years, we aim to continuously improve how we can help more cats and dogs through our centres, extend our support more widely to those that need help, and improve our customer experience.
We have recently introduced a new CRM system for the animal journey and now want to introduce changes that will improve how our teams work together better across animal care and how we can make best use of the tools and system we now have.

This leadership role will play a critical part in leading the strategic change programme for animal care, by planning, co-ordinating and monitoring all the change projects as one overall plan needed to drive the continued transformation of our animal care and teams. They will also oversee the regular planning and monitoring of Operational business plans to ensure they are on track and in synchrony with the change plans.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd August 2025*

*All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received, so we would recommend applying early.
 

Interview date(s): 13th August 2025 and 14th August 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.

Multi-award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious team to manage our flagship family accommodation service.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of our family accommodation service, including the management of the housekeeping team, and you will ensure that all families receive a warm welcome, and experience first-rate accommodation during their stay.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong organisational skills are key attributes for this role. You will engage with hospital staff, and the families in their care, on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be expected to support the principles, values, and objectives of The Grand Appeal. 

Our ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting individuals and families experiencing challenging circumstances. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate considered, balanced and reasoned judgement; and be able to navigate and address complex issues with sensitivity and delicacy.  The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. 

Applicants will be expected to bring energy, enthusiasm and positivity to all elements of the role, using initiative and self-motivation to drive success. The role is based across multiple sites adjacent to Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital which the applicant will be required to attend daily. 

The role will involve close collaboration with wider Grand Appeal team members to engage and actively encourage families to support the charity.  The successful applicant will also play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality comms and marketing across all the sites on which accommodation is provided, by working closely with colleagues across the wider charity.

The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding workplace for its approx. 40 staff. We have a strong team culture in which all staff are expected to play an important part. Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and The Grand Appeal’s most important resource.  

We offer:    

· Competitive salary

·      Generous holiday allowance

· Healthcare plan (after probation) 

· Pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice) 

If this sounds like the right workplace for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.  

Key responsibilities:

· To lead and manage the daily operation of the Grand Appeal’s family accommodation service

· To provide a warm, supportive welcome to families staying in our accommodation

· To liaise with staff in hospital wards to allocate accommodation

· To build strong relationships with all families and guests, engage with them to encourage fundraising and support

· To manage the Standard Operating Procedures for all accommodation premises, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment is provided for all guests and visitors

· To manage the housekeeping provision, ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is delivered across all accommodation sites

· To deliver strong budget and stock management and effective procurement practices

· To ensure required training, development and recruitment checks are completed for all housekeeping staff

· To consistently exhibit the values of the Grand Appeal and managerial behaviours

· To demonstrate effective team working skills across all aspects of the role

Key tasks:

Providing a high-quality accommodation experience

· Deliver high-quality accommodation service on a daily basis

· Build and maintain relationships with key staff at each hospital to ensure open communication and alignment to deliver a compliant, safe and high-quality accommodation service

· Undertake daily liaison with key ward/hospital staff to agree allocation of available accommodation

· Work closely with the hospital staff to manage any concerns arising

· Ensure accommodation is allocated in line with the Grand Appeal strategy, policies and procedures

· Provide a warm welcome and induction for guests on arrival and provide ongoing support during their stay

· Regularly review all guest materials to ensure impact and accuracy

· Develop strong relationships with guests during their stay and provide engaging information about the charity and encourage future fundraising and support

· Design and deliver a programme of regular touchpoints with guests, for example weekly coffee mornings

· Ensure guest data is accurately recorded and processed in line with GDPR requirements

· Develop and deliver a process for getting feedback on the accommodation service

 Operational management

· Work closely to support the wider Operations and Services Team

· Manage the daily allocation of work for housekeeping staff and regularly check standards

· Maintain good stock levels for cleaning materials, bedding, appliances etc., to ensure the smooth running of the accommodation

· Manage the annual accommodation budget and ensure effective procurement practices are in place and implemented

· Manage, review and suggest improvements to the Grand Appeal’s standard operating procedures for family accommodation

· On an interim basis, work with the wider team to provide whatever support is required for the servicing, maintenance and testing requirements for the accommodation e.g. fire checks and alarm servicing

Income generation and team working

· Work collaboratively to ensure all touch points for income generation are presented

· Encourage donations and fundraising from guests and provide relevant information on ways they can support the charity

· Make introductions to the wider fundraising team

· Support Grand Appeal events including representing the charity at events as required

· Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the charity, to support media requests and donor visits

· Support the marketing and communications team to help identify suitable guests to be involved in future media requests and/or case studies

Other tasks

· Keep abreast of governance requirements pursuant to all charity activity, including but not limited to the Charities Act, Fundraising            Regulator, Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and General Data Protection Regulation.

· Carry out other tasks and duties as required, to support colleagues across the organisation.

 This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the charity. All job descriptions are non-contractual and give a sense of the broad scope of the role and so include a level of flexibility. While they list some key tasks there will also always be tasks that arise, and which can be reasonably expected of the role.

£28,000 - £30,450 per year

Fixed term (13 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week) 

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge office

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Risk Information Officer to join our Health Services, Equity and Improvement Directorate, to sit within the Clinical Services team (consisting of the Specialist Nurse service and Risk Information Service). We deliver a wide range of high-quality services directly to anyone affected by prostate cancer or prostate problems, as well as supporting a range of charity-wide activity.

As Risk Information Officer, you’ll deliver the charity’s Risk Information Service, providing information and support to men at risk of prostate cancer, and their loved ones, via the telephone, email and social media. This is an exciting time to join the team as we anticipate a decision from the National Screening Committee on a prostate cancer screening programme in autumn 2025.

This is a non-clinical role, but you’ll discuss service users’ risk of prostate cancer along the lines of the predominant risk factors (age, ethnicity, family history and BRCA gene status). You’ll also be able to help men make an informed decision about PSA testing by discussing the test’s advantages and limitations and informing them how to access a PSA blood test through their GP. You’ll work closely with the Specialist Nurses to ensure people who need more complex clinical information are supported.

You’ll also discuss the charity’s upcoming TRANSFORM trial and how Prostate Cancer UK is working hard to improve the current landscape and reduce some of the barriers men face around prostate cancer.

You’ll play a key role in developing the Risk Information Service, contributing to conversations and decisions around how to adjust and improve it. You’ll also report back on your work, to help the charity develop its broader understanding of information and support needs when it comes to prostate cancer risk and the PSA blood test.

Reporting into the Clinical Services Senior Officer, you’ll have close and regular contact with assigned Specialist Nurses so that you feel at ease in sharing prostate cancer related information with callers, and in maintaining the boundaries and scope of the service day-to-day. This is a fixed term role until the end of October 2026 covering an internal secondment. 

What we want from you

You’ll be a compassionate and resilient communicator; you may be speaking to callers who may be anxious about their risk of prostate cancer. You’ll be a great listener, hearing callers’ concerns and offering a supportive and empathetic response. Although this is a non-clinical role, a strong understanding of the UK healthcare system and a good working knowledge of urology (for example, an understanding of prostate cancer and the PSA blood test) would be an advantage.

You’ll be comfortable in handling more complex conversations, but with the self-awareness to recognise your limitations in offering support and recognising clear boundaries of guidance being provided and be able to direct to our Specialist Nurses when needed. 

Experience in using a CRM system will be advantageous in this role and any experience with a helpline or providing support or information over the phone will be beneficial.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 10th August 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 18th August 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

About PBE

We use economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and our close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing.

Right now, around 3 million adults in the UK are living in wellbeing poverty. We want to change that. 

Our team of analysts, researchers and economists work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including mental health, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality and civil society. Our current focus areas are loneliness, children and young people’s mental health and private rental housing. We have changed national government policies on charitable giving, data about charities and volunteering and the relationship between civil servants and charities. Our research and insights helped secure over £1 billion of government funding for children’s services, numeracy education and charities struggling with the cost of living. The government has committed an additional £250 million for children’s social care in 2025-26, partially due to our research into the state of children’s services funding

About the role

From our ‘Labour and Civil Society Summit’ in Westminster with Sir Keir Starmer, to our ‘Diversity in charity leadership webinar’ with the Charity Commission, to our ‘Reversing the decline in children's mental health’ event chaired by Channel 4’s Cathy Newman, PBE events are high profile, high impact and varied. We are looking for someone who is passionate about using the power of events to bring people together to challenge, influence and engage on the issues our audiences care about. You will create and lead an exciting events strategy, and deliver a wide range of events, collaborating with senior staff, trustees, external organisations.

Post type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Communications

Staff benefits

• 28 day annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Group life assurance scheme and sickness cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Generous personal development budget
• Discounted university gym membership
• A flexible work environment committed to employee wellbeing

Main duties and responsibilities

Leading PBE’s public events strategy and delivery

• Work with our Head of Communications and senior team to design and implement an events strategy as part of the communications and fundraising strategies.
• Event strategy and programme planning: drawing on expertise of PBE colleagues, trustees and relevant stakeholders to plan, market and deliver an engaging and innovative programme of online and in person events to budget and deadlines.
• Event design, delivery and follow-up: planning and managing operational delivery.
• Responsibility for logistics of events including guestlist development, speaker invitations and stewardship, ticketing, internal briefings, contractors, venue liaison, event marketing and follow up.
• Active communications with speakers and attendees before and after events to maximise impact.
• Stakeholder engagement with events: Researching and drawing on advice from colleagues on interesting, engaging and diverse speakers relevant to PBE’s strategy, and drawing on PBE’s research and analysis projects as well as the wider media landscape to actively identify opportunities and agendas for future events.
• Supporting the organisation of joint events with charities and social sector organisations, working as part of a small and dynamic communications team to maximise the impact and visibility of PBE’s projects and publications externally, and the organisation of private research roundtables.

Supporting development and income generation

• Work with the Director of Development to ensure our events programme supports PBE’s fundraising approach by engaging funders, helping to identify new business opportunities, and contributing to funding applications. 
• Working with the Development team to manage the design and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events including small private dinners, roundtables, panel sessions in person and online.
• Collaboration with the Development Director to identify mission-related commercial opportunities from our events, such as sponsorship.

Delivering effective communications

• Collaborate with wider communications team to deliver greater reach and impact for PBE through our multi-channel communications strategy.
• Support communications colleagues to create and deliver compelling digital communications to support our events programme
• Managing data, reporting and insight to improve our events: Maintenance of all records of activity in the CRM Salesforce, and liaison with the Head of Systems and our Operations Team to improve systems and processes.
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the smooth running of PBE and the communications team.

About you

The role would suit candidates from an events agency or in-house events/communications background, able to work operationally and strategically, working with and advising senior staff internally and externally.

Candidates should be able to point to a strong track-record of creating and delivering events and stakeholder engagement, with sufficient experience to lead and co-ordinate a diverse programme of in person and online events to reach policymakers and the wider social sector.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include:

• Event strategy, programme planning and operational delivery and management of in person and online events.
• Creativity, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including strong writing and relationship building ability.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills, including managing budgets.
• Collaborative working style with internal and external colleagues.
• Project management: ability to manage and oversee multiple simultaneous projects 
• Self-sufficiency and resilience to manage operational delivery of high-profile events and advise internal colleagues on strategy and positioning.
• Confident use of digital systems and software, able to pick up and adapt to use of different platforms and products including core applications and platforms, e.g. webinar technology, CRM (Salesforce), online booking applications, spreadsheets.
• Interest in social and economic policy issues and issues that impact the social sector.

Desirable characteristics include:

• Experience of and interest in the social sector or think tank sector 
• Experience in health and safety, GDPR and the legal aspect of events, such as risk assessments and charity tax. Familiarity with the Fundraising Regulator’s codes of practice
• Experience of WordPress and wider experience in Content Management Systems and content design.
• Experience of major donor and/or corporate relationship management.

Timelines

Closing date for application: Wednesday 30 July @ 10.00am

First round of interviews (online): Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August 2025

Second round of interviews (online / in person): Thursday 21 August 20

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please see our website.

At PBE, we acknowledge the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and search engines in supporting work-related tasks. However, we advise against relying solely on AI-generated answers when responding to the sift as well as interview questions for this role. Our goal is to assess your personal understanding and your capability to perform the role. Therefore, we expect your answers to be thoughtful, personalised, and appropriately referenced. Please note that we utilise commonly available AI tools, detectors, and platform features offered by Applied to identify AI-generated responses and ensure authenticity during the shortlisting process.

Flexibility Policy:

We value the ability to work flexibly and to support employee needs. We have an office in Elephant and Castle, London that is available to staff every day, but we also work to a 0% requirement to be in the office. We do ask that staff travel to the office once every six weeks for our collaboration days, and for meetings and events as required. Travel costs to London are not covered by our expenses policy, as our pay policy is based around paying staff a salary based on London weighting that is not dependent on where people live.

Please note that sponsorship cannot be provided for this role so applicants must have full working rights to work in the UK.

Who we're looking for

Brilliant storyteller with confidence in their digital marketing, copywriting and PR skills. 

Changemaker who is excited about embedding and championing our new brand. 

Motivated communicator who will improve engagement with our stakeholders. 

Creative leader who enjoys a proactive and responsive environment. 

Impact and evidence champion to influence target audiences, raise awareness and garner support. 

Values-led collaborator who will build strong relationships with our team, members and strategic partners.

Our focus is on creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.

We want all children and young people to feel at home at the library, to be understood, empowered and inspired. Our collaborative network is made up of member, partners and supporters. We believe in the need for safe spaces and real-life connections to support the demands of modern life. Together, we’re creating change, and you can be a part of it.

Our charity is going through a rebirth, with a new name, strategy and brand identity launching this autumn. This is a pivotal time for a passionate, skilled communicator to join our team. We’re looking for someone to bring the energy and expertise to take us into this new chapter and to new heights, maximising impact and reach. 

We are an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation. Our members are leaders in children and young people’s public libraries and schools library services (SLS). 

What’s important to us needs to be important to you too. We want to focus on impact, to work openly, to collaborate with and learn from others, to take the time to care for ourselves and each other, and to have fun together. We want to build an environmentally sustainable charity, and we want to be celebrated as an inclusion changemaker in the sector. 

Experience as a communications professional is essential and you’ll be energised by the opportunity to: 

• Raise our profile higher within the sector. 

• Raise awareness of the range of activities and impacts libraries deliver for children and young people through research, evidence and compelling communication. 

• Develop, manage and deliver targeted advocacy for public libraries and schools library services. 

• Maintain and cultivate proactive relationships with advocacy and influencing partners to ensure children and young people are always represented in national policy discussions. 

• Embed and champion a strong brand, which supports our members and resonates with new stakeholders to ensure we are the ‘go to partner’ for children and young people’s libraries. 

• Maximise our use of existing and new research and data to evidence the impact of library services for children and young people’s and schools library services. 

• Promote the sector-leading work of our charity, grow our membership and develop new and innovative ways to increase our reach and engagement. 

• Develop a strong case for support to attract new funders and supporters. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please get in touch.

Further information including the role description and application form is available on our website.

Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for planning, inspiring others, and driving positive change? Zetetick Housing is searching for an exceptional Fundraising & Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of our charity.

At Zetetick, you’ll do more than run campaigns—you’ll develop and implement forward-looking strategies that grow our reach and impact. You’ll bring clarity and purpose to fundraising and communications planning, set clear objectives, and ensure that every initiative aligns with our mission to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a role for someone who thrives on both big-picture thinking and operational delivery. You’ll analyse results, report on progress, and adapt your approach to achieve ambitious goals. As the champion of our story, you’ll inspire stakeholders, nurture lasting relationships, and empower your team to perform at their best.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment that values wellbeing and personal development, with generous holidays and a true sense of purpose. Based in Lewes but we have offices in Croydon, Uckfield and St Leonards and our remit covers London and the South East.

If you’re ready to plan for impact, lead with strategy, and help shape brighter futures, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that believes in doing good—and doing it well.

Finance Manager

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? 

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese in Oxford. We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Board of Finance (ODBF) forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments.

If you are a part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) then we would love to hear from you.

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Kidlington, Oxford/Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £49,748.09 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GF.

It is recognised that August is a popular month for holidays. If you are unable to attend an interview on Wednesday 13 August 2025, please let us know. If you are shortlisted, we may be able to reschedule for a mutually convenient time. Please note that the final decision on the appointment will be made after the scheduled interview date of Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Role

In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan Board of Finance and Trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education.

The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for ODBF, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations.  The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required. You will play a key role within a Finance department, directly managing 2 staff members. 

This is an exciting period of change for the organisation, which includes the introduction of a new system 3 years ago that you will help to manage to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) to join the friendly team in this Finance function. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings. 

With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities.  In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

Benefits and Rewards:

· 25 days holiday per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days

· In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days

· Hybrid working

· Free parking and subsidised on-site café

· Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)

· Electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes

· Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

· Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision

· Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union, including loans

· An attractive modern working environment

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before submitting your application, please feel free to contact the Director of Finance to discuss the role in further detail. Contact details are available once you start the process.

We want the organisations commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may have experience in other areas such as Deputy Finance Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance Officer, Accounts Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Charity Accountant.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About Us

We’re Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work.

We're focused on the big questions. How do we help more people find work and build careers in a changing jobs market? How do we help people to be active and engaged citizens? How can more adults develop their skills over their lifetime?

About the role

This role within our external affairs team focuses on securing impact for our work through the management and delivery of effective communications, events, campaigns and public affairs work.

This varied role involves management of L&W’s digital communications, press and media work, stakeholder relations and events throughout the year. The role also involves supporting the delivery of L&W’s flagship campaign, Get the Nation Learning, and supporting L&W’s public affairs work. The postholder will work closely with the senior management and research and development teams to develop and deliver effective communications and influencing strategies, and to support fundraising through sponsorship of our events and other communications activities. The role involves working with our team in Wales who lead on campaigns and activities in Wales.

The ideal candidate will need experience of working in a busy communications role; experience of developing and delivering in person and online events; a track record of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; flexibility and adaptability; excellent project management skills; and an interest in adult learning, employment and skills policy. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Communications

• Secure press and media coverage for L&W’s work, including proactively identifying opportunities to promote our work, responding to press and media enquiries, and working with colleagues to launch research reports and other outputs.
•  Lead the development of regular and ad-hoc external communications, including press releases, newsletters and marketing communications.
•  Manage our social media channels and website, producing regular, high-quality content.
•  Ensure all activities are monitored and evaluated to assess impact and to inform future work.

Events

• Manage the planning and delivery of L&W’s in-person and online events, including our annual Employment and Skills Convention.
• Work with internal and external colleagues to develop content for L&W’s events, including securing high-profile speakers.
• Secure sponsorship for L&W’s events.
• Ensure all activities are monitored and evaluated to assess impact and to inform future work.

Campaigns

• Support the delivery of Get the Nation Learning, including national awards, Get the Nation Learning Week, and regional adult learning awards.
• Work with colleagues to secure sponsorship for Get the Nation Learning.

Policy and public affairs

• Support the planning and delivery of L&W’s public affairs activities, with a focus on UK Parliament, UK Government, Mayoral Combined Authorities, and local government in England, in order to raise our profile and deliver impact.
• Undertake regular public affairs activities, including: horizon scanning and planning for upcoming parliamentary activity; writing to Ministers and MPs; coordinating parliamentary briefings, parliamentary questions and consultation responses; and other policy influencing opportunities.
• Ensure all activities are monitored and evaluated to assess impact and to inform future work.

Other duties

• Line manage staff according to organisational need.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility for this post.

About you

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication (oral and written), good copywriting, with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences.
• Proficient in MS Office.
•  Strong social media skills including the use of platforms such as Bluesky and LinkedIn, with proficiency in the use of web and social media analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.
• Basic design skills and familiarity with design software, such as Canva.
• Proficient in the use of CRM, email marketing and website editing software.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of the press and media, and how to secure coverage.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, L&W’s charitable aims and purpose.
• Proven experience in a communications role.
• Experience of designing and managing events.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, negotiate and meet deadlines.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of the policy-making process and how to influence it. 
• Knowledge of current policy and practice in education, skills, and employment, and associated areas of public policy.
• Experience of managing successful influencing campaigns.
• Experience of fundraising, marketing and securing sponsorship to support activities.
• People management.

A full job description and person specification is available on our website.

Benefits

Salary of £35,450 - £44,115, depending on experience and location

- 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service, of which 3 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays.

- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

- Group Life Assurance 3*salary

- Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office)

- Flexible working practices

- Employee Development Scheme

- Retailer Discounts

- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay

- Enhanced occupational sick pay

- Eye care scheme

- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme

- Gold award in Investors in People