Service Delivery Lead Jobs in Birmingham

Job Description

Catch22 are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Service Manager for our West Mercia Child Exploitation Service.

This role has responsibility for the strategic development and operational management of Catch22’s Integrated Child Exploitation Service funded by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.

Integrated Child Exploitation Service A specialist prevention and support service for children, young people under 18 and their families who are at risk of, currently experiencing or has been impacted by Child Criminal or Child Sexual Exploitation across the West Mercia region. The service will consist of four teams located in Worcestershire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire & Shropshire. 

The role will also support the development of the Young People and Families (YPF) Hub and the implementation of learning and development, performance and impact, business development and wider work streams as required. The SSM will work with the YPF SMT and will take a lead role in implementing our YPF strategy in this area. 

The role can be home based, but time spent in each of the services alongside travel across the UK will be required to support delivery and growth of services across the Hub.  The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering and managing similar services, the right mix of leadership, passion and energy, and an innovative nature. A proven track record in engaging with positive relationships with commissioners and securing new business is essential. The role will involve promoting, connecting and building services in order to impact the lives of vulnerable young people with complex needs 

Some of your day-to-day tasks will be:

• To lead and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet all targets, standards and KPIs and to take prompt action to address any areas of underperformance.
• To recruit, manage, motivate, coach and develop a staff team including carrying out annual appraisals and regular supervision meetings.  To manage their health, safety and wellbeing.
• To manage subcontractors and strategic partners, conducting regular performance and quality reviews to ensure agreed outputs and outcomes are delivered and the partnerships represent good value for money.
• To ensure that the diverse needs and aspirations of all groups of service users are considered in service planning and delivery and to enable all service users to fulfil their potential.

This post will involve travel across the country and occasional evening and weekend working.

Qualifications 

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as youth, community, health & social care, management.
• Management qualification, NVQ3/5 Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Additional information

Additional information

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £46,801 - £49,000 (FTE)

Location: Home or Office based with national travel to regional offices (Worcestershire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire & Shropshire) 

As our Community Hub Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Makery, leading a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to ensure a welcoming, safe, and responsive environment for all who walk through our doors. You will be both a leader and a team player, ready to step in wherever needed—whether that’s handling a safeguarding referral, supporting a distressed visitor, or simply making a cup of tea.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Service Management & Safeguarding

• Overseeing the delivery of frontline support, ensuring best practices in crisis response, safeguarding, and risk assessment.

• Making safeguarding, MARAC, and other urgent referrals as needed.

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols and legal obligations.

• Leadership & Staff Management

• Recruiting, training, and supervising a team of staff and volunteers, providing guidance and professional development.

• Conducting regular supervisions and performance management.

• Leading by example—supporting and empowering the team while being hands-on when needed.

• Community Engagement & Networking

• Building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, charities, and statutory services.

• Representing the Makery at networking events and strengthening our presence within the community.

• Identifying and developing new services or partnerships based on community needs.

• Operations & Financial Management

• Overseeing the hub’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability.

• Managing administrative tasks related to service delivery, including data reporting.

• Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, from managing appointments to responding to urgent requests.

We are looking for a passionate, resilient, and adaptable individual who:

• Has proven experience in managing a frontline community service, crisis response, or advocacy-based role.

• Holds strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and making safeguarding referrals.

• Has experience in staff and volunteer management, including training, supervision, and performance support.

• Can manage budgets, oversee operational tasks, and ensure smooth service delivery.

• Is a confident networker and relationship-builder, able to strengthen our connections with local agencies and services.

• Can think on their feet, work flexibly, and respond effectively to unpredictable situations.

• Is a team player, willing to get stuck in—whether it’s making a safeguarding referral, supporting a visitor in distress, or helping with practical tasks around the hub.

• Is compassionate and non-judgmental, with a strong commitment to inclusion and empowerment.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• A degree in social work, psychology, mental health, or a closely related field, OR NVQ Level 3/4 or A-level standard education in a relevant subject.

• Proven experience in a management role within mental health, psychology-based interventions, or community engagement.

• Strong knowledge and direct application of safeguarding, trauma-informed practices, and person-centered approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage programs, support vulnerable individuals, and engage with diverse communities in a professional capacity.

• Clear evidence of leading teams, managing staff, and overseeing service delivery in a relevant setting.

Why Join Us?

At the Makery, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that truly makes a difference. No two days are the same, and your work will directly impact the lives of people who need support the most. You’ll be leading a passionate team, shaping a vital community service, and growing professionally in a rewarding role.

If you have the skills, experience, and heart to take on this challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Mission

To beat vitiligo by eradicating the psychological, social and physical effects on people’s lives and by finding effective treatments and a cure.

Purpose of the role 

The Head of Support Services is responsible for leading the delivery of The Vitiligo Society’s tailored support to patients with vitiligo and their families, and contributing to the strategic development of the organisation and its services. 

Your Experience

We are looking for a candidate (or candidates) who either have a background in charity service management & safeguarding, or working in healthcare, nursing or mental health support.

Key responsibilities:

People Management 

• Oversee the engagement of volunteers involved in the delivery of The Vitiligo Society’s services and input into the overall development and structure of volunteering across the organisation. 

• Build, and encourage, positive working relationships with other staff to ensure members receive relevant information at the right time and that communications reflect the lived experience of individuals affected by vitiligo.

Service Development & Delivery 

• Develop clear operational plans to deliver The Vitiligo Society’s organisational strategy across services.

• Lead the Support Services Volunteer Team and grow The Vitiligo Society’s services in line with the charity’s overall growth strategy and priorities whilst ensuring quality, sustainability and safe operating practice remain at the forefront.

• Be part of a rota of staff & volunteers answering the Society's helpline

• Deliver direct support to individuals affected by vitiligo, supporting them through their diagnosis and treatment journey.

• Manage the budgets for service delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve our current support and develop new activities with a particular focus on patient and family support.

• Develop and embed robust monitoring and evaluation processes across all services and provide reports to the Charity Director, the Board and funders as required.

• Champion an evidence-based research and insights approach to service development and delivery, especially Health Psychology.

Safeguarding 

• Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

• Lead on the development of delivery of The Vitiligo Society’s approach to safeguarding children and adults at risk including policy and process development.

• Ensure that the outputs of all The Vitiligo Society’s services are in line with the relevant safeguarding legislation and best practice.

Wider Impact

• To lead on the development and nurturing of partnerships with healthcare professionals, education professionals and voluntary organisations.

• To lead on Technology Appraisal submissions with NICE and work with other healthcare regulatory bodies to ensure fair access for patients to the latest vitiligo treatment innovations.

Fundraising

• Contribute to funding applications related to service development and delivery, as appropriate.

• Contribute to reports to funders & donors, as required.

• Develop and grow the Services Team’s income generation capacity by working in partnership with fundraising colleagues.

Other

• Attend The Vitiligo Society events when required to support staff and volunteers in the delivery of activities. 

This is a two year fixed term role until 31 March 2027. Applicants need to be based in the UK. We will consider a job share if we have two strong candidates interested in a part-time position. Salary and benefits will then be pro-rata.

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

About the role

We’re seeking an exceptional and experienced project manager to deliver a pivotal role within our ground-breaking national Kinship Training and Support Service, funded by the Department for Education.

This is our largest contract, and this role is key to enabling our organisational activity. The service offers over 300 online and in-person training events and workshops per year, tailored to meet the specific needs of kinship carers. We need to ensure at least 4,600 kinship carers attend.

You’ll be accountable for successful project delivery, working with executive project sponsors (Chief Operating Officer and Services and Digital Director) and workstream leads (Associate Directors and Heads of departments) to deliver KPI’s to deadlines, escalating and managing risks early.

The type of person we're looking for

You’ll have extensive experience in successful delivery of complex projects that include multiple workstreams and a range of internal and external stakeholders, with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Through your experience of planning, monitoring and controlling project delivery, you’ll quickly set up the necessary systems and processes for success.

You’ll bring strong leadership and communication skills to designing and implementing integrated plans, agreeing deliverables and ensuring accountability. You will need to own this programme of work, and you will need to move at pace.  You’ll interpret needs effectively, ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities and build project management capability. You’ll have a solutions-focused approach and naturally motivate and inspire others to get things done.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with project sponsors, steering group and core team to be accountable for delivery of the programme project KPIs.
• Use a flexible and collaborative approach to set up, deliver and mobilise projects ensuring delivery of vision, aims and objectives.
• Ensure full project documentation, robust project initiation and effective project management and processes ensuring key activity is on track.
• Quickly build detailed project and workstream plans on our project management tool (Asana), ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and supporting colleagues to use the tool effectively.
• Manage multi-department core team including consultants and agencies ensuring they are motivated and working well.
• Set up and implement processes and procedures for successful delivery.
• Support and work with all the workstream leads and deliver integrated plans across the service, focusing teams on what is most important for delivery to meet targets.
• Effectively manage internal and external project communications.
• Establish project documentation across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure

Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience include:

Project Management qualification or commensurate experience.

• Extensive project management experience in planning, documenting and managing complex project set-up and execution and monitoring performance through the project lifecycle.
• Significant working experience of successful project delivery through effective management of risks, costs, time and milestones.
• Ability to influence others, communicate effectively and build collaborative and productive relationships, internally and externally.
• Proven ability to interpret and transmit the needs of the technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• Self-starter who can take the initiative and shape project
• Impressive time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.

• Application opens: Friday 14 March  
• Application deadline: Monday 31 March, 10 AM. 
• First interview: Online - starting from Thursday 24 March 
• Second interview: In person - starting from Monday 31 March

Some tips for your application: 

• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.

• Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above. 

• Keep your response clear – use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your answer.

• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.

• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check and your application will be rejected if you do.

We will shortlist for this role on a rolling basis, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications.  

Do you love helping people and helping a great charity at the same time?  Are you friendly, clear and compassionate when speaking to our supporters on the phone or in person?  Do you have strong computer skills and a keen attention to detail?

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home. 

We’re looking for a friendly, hard-working, compassionate individual to join our fast-paced team. You will have strong communication skills, with a friendly demeanour and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.  Sound computer skills are also essential for success.  Our Supporter Services Team is the first port of call for many of our supporters and we hope each interaction is the beginning of a lasting relationship in support of our charity. 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have previous experience in a customer services/administrative role

• Be friendly, compassionate and self-motivated 

• Possess a natural ability to engage with people on the phone or in person, and encourage trust and enthusiasm at the start of a supporter’s journey with the charity 

• Be able to work at a computer for significant periods of time, as well as acting as an effective and engaged team-player. 

• Have excellent computer skills – touch-type desirable, confident using a database, ensuring data input is clean and efficient.

• Regular monitoring of a busy team inbox and responding to or forwarding on emails in a prompt and helpful manner, within agreed timescales 

• Have responsibility for the recording of donations and other financial data onto the database and handwritten ledger – ensuring accuracy at all times 

• To ensure timely and efficient thanking of our supporters 

What we offer:

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

• Flexible working and the opportunity to WFH one day per week to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free flu jabs
• Charity events throughout the year
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Ongoing commitment to training and professional development

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

The closing date for return of applications is 8th April 2025.

About The Role

We have a brilliant new opportunity for an exceptional leader to join our team, to help shape the provision of our local dementia support services. You will be a natural collaborator, working with colleagues to influence the provision of dementia support services at a local level, building and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that everyone affected by dementia can access high quality impactful support.
 
You will lead, coach and support your teams to achieve greater reach and impact for people affected by dementia through high quality dementia support services. This will involve a focus on supporting people from the point of diagnosis and reaching underserved communities.
 
As an experienced leader, you will use your experience and skill to drive improvements by partnering with teams across teams at Alzheimer’s Society. You will do this by balancing engagement with progress, while ensuring that our work is informed by lived experience, the latest evidence and aligned to our policy and influencing priorities.
 
You must have demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in the health and social care sector, a passion for the role of the voluntary sector, along with experience of commissioning and service delivery in this environment. You will understand the importance of relationships to achieving our ambitions, maintaining strong internal and external networks, with key stakeholders.
 
This is a home-based role (hybrid working considered), but you will be required to travel to attend meetings and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to occasionally travel to our offices (including London, Birmingham, Warrington) when required.

About you

- Be a strategic leader and role model for a large, dispersed staff and volunteer team, who drives forward an inclusive, collaborative and high performing culture – making sure that organisational priorities and values embedded across the teams you support.
- Committed to ensuring the lived experience of people affected by dementia informs our work while tackling inequalities in access to our dementia support.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Negotiates and persuades effectively and achieves aims with tact and diplomacy, balancing interests and maintaining relationships.
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including being comfortable speaking with someone affected by dementia.
- Experienced at using data, evidence and insight to support decision making.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.

Interview date: Wednesday 16 April via Microsoft Teams
Second stage interview: Wednesday 23rd April via Zoom

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the Role

We’re looking for someone to lead our integrated programme to deliver our ambitions for physical activity. You’ll maximise our ability to build our community of support and engage with and meet the needs of diverse communities and new audiences and partners.

What you’ll do:  

• Contribute to the strategic direction of physical activity and support the strategic aims of Get Active, Stay Active to inspire, motivate and engage the Parkinson’s community
• Build effective relationships with the delivery partners, including National Governing Bodies and other charities, to support people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active
• Manage the development of our work with healthcare professionals, especially to support more information about physical activity at point of diagnosis
• Manage the programme of work to provide more training and support for activity providers
• Manage the programme of work to provide a suite of resources for the collective community

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing the successful delivery of complex strategies
• Demonstrable experience of effective monitoring, refining and reporting for a multiple project strategy 
• Line management experience of a remote team 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with, influence and enthuse a wide range of stakeholders and the Parkinson’s community 
• Proven experience of developing sustainable partnerships that deliver measurable impact 
• Experience of working effectively with healthcare professionals and activity providers 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews are scheduled to take place from the 14th April virtually.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Head of Delivery

£62,000-£68,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering impactful projects? We’re looking for a Head of Delivery to oversee and lead the delivery of capital projects greater than £25k, making a tangible difference in grassroots sports facilities.

As the Head of Delivery, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of a range of priority projects, including 3G FTPs, changing facilities, grass pitches, PlayZones, and Hub sites. You’ll ensure these projects meet the needs of local communities and stakeholders, promoting multi-sport participation and inclusivity. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll focus on operational excellence, refining processes, and ensuring all projects align with the Football Foundation’s strategic goals and investment priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on sports facilities across the country, while leading a talented team and shaping the future of grassroots sports. If you're an experienced project leader with a passion for community development, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

· Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust pipeline of high-quality facility projects that deliver long-term value and benefit to local communities.

· Provide strategic leadership to ensure facility projects align with the Foundation’s strategy, and drive execution for maximum impact.

· Ensure projects reflect the needs of local communities and stakeholders, fostering multi-sport participation and inclusivity.

· Mentor and develop a team, creating a collaborative environment, where everyone is aligned and working towards shared goals.

· Continuously refine methodologies and workflows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and improved project outcomes.

· Assist in high-profile funding discussions, maximising contributions and ensuring the best outcomes for each project.

· Lead rigorous peer reviews and ensure high-quality, consistent assessment reports.

· Oversee the transition of projects from approval to construction, ensuring timelines are met and risks are managed.

What are we looking for?

· Proven experience in project delivery, particularly with capital projects above £25k, preferably in the sports or community development sector.

· Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams across multiple functions.

· Deep understanding of grant management systems and project execution, including budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of driving collaboration and community involvement.

· Ability to think strategically and ensure projects align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and provide long-term value.

· Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex and high-profile projects.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £62,000 - £68,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 6 April 2025 at 00:00

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 15 April 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be held in person and are currently scheduled for 22 and/or 23 April 2025.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

National Advocacy & Support Service Manager

About the Advocacy & Support Manager role

You will join a team managing Galop’s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. This role holds the responsibility of the National advocacy & support team, you will be responsible for the line management and operational management of the advocacy & support service across the UK. You will work within the advocacy management team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year.

You will remotely manage a team of specialist advocates and caseworkers that are based across the UK, providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to LGBT survivors of a range of violence and abuse. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Support and other Advocacy and Support managers to ensure that survivors have access to timely, tailored support, while maintaining a high quality, consistent service, with a specific focus on remote support.

You will have an in depth understanding of violence and abuse that LGBT people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community and acting as a key Galop representative within a national landscape.

You will be responsible for ensuring that data collected about the service is consistent, thorough and appropriate in order to use for reporting, bid writing and evidencing the service provision offered. You will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure that the service is effectively demonstrating its impact. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Director of Services to develop bids for new or continued funding for frontline services.

For more information on this role please download the attached job description.

Location: This is a remote post, working from home. The role will include travel to our London building and occasional travel across the UK.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Line manages: Advocates and caseworkers
Reports to: Head of Advocacy and Support
Salary: £36,590.97 - £39,743.06

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 1st April
First round interviews will be held 10th April

REF-220289

Location: Any UK Trust office

(Hybrid working with an expectation to be in a centre at least 3 days a week. Must be comfortable with travelling to all UK Centres to support Delivery colleagues across the UK)

1st stage interviews: 16/04 over MS Teams 2nd stage interviews (if needed): w/c 21/04 in-person

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real impact on young people’s lives? The King’s Trust is looking for a Senior Head of National Delivery to work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the support we offer to young people is impactful, efficient and of a high quality, all focused on a pathway to employment.  You’ll support delivery teams to implement our new five-year strategy, making sure we reach young people who need our help the most, as well as fostering strong partnerships and driving performance improvement. 

If you have a passion for supporting young people to realise their potential, alongside a track record of leading national delivery initiatives and successfully implementing change, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future for young people across the UK. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative. 

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a Senior Head of National Delivery?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Senior Head of National Delivery!

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3442 

The Move 8 Week Young People’s Programme has experienced remarkable growth, with referrals increasing by 109% between 2021/22 and 2023/24. To meet the growing demand while maintaining high standards, we are recruiting a Cancer Rehab Specialist Lead.

This role is critical to overseeing the delivery, development, and impact of the MOVE 8 Week Young People's Programme. As the team lead, you will manage Cancer Rehab Specialists and a team of freelancers. You'll aslso be working in collaboration with your line manager to drive innovation, patnerships, and excellence and have your own caseload of young people.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and manage the Cancer Rehab Specialist and a pool of freelancers delivering aspects of the programme.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Provide ongoing guidance, performance management, and professional development for the team.

Direct Support to Participants

• Provide one-on-one support to young people with a focus on physical activity and wellbeing.
• Develop MOVE’s support for 13-30 year olds following Proton Beam Therapy, and building relationships with key stakeholders and Health Care Professionals.
• Ensure participants receive tailored support, including one-to-one sessions and resources to enhance their rehabilitation journey.
• Work alongside your line manager to monitor participant outcomes and satisfaction, using data insights to continually improve service delivery.

Partnerships, Advocacy and systems change

• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations, and other key stakeholders to support young people and raise awareness on the benefits of physical activity.
• Advocate the benefits of physical activity during and after cancer treatment at professional events and conferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to embed physical activity in cancer care pathways, planning and delivering workshops to contribute towards this.

Programme Development and Growth

• Develop and implement innovative improvements to the 8 Week Programme based on participant feedback and best practices in cancer rehabilitation, for example by managing and refining referral processes to reduce waiting times and improve participant experiences.
• Work with your line manager to design and implement scalable systems and processes to support sustainable growth of the programme.
• Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles in all activities, ensuring accessibility for underserved and diverse communities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align the programme with organisational goals and secure funding opportunities.

Impact Evaluation and Reporting

• Work with the Programme Coordinator to oversee the collection and analysis of relevant data to evaluate the programme’s effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with your line manager to write reports for stakeholders, funders, and senior leadership, highlighting achievements and demonstrating impact.
• Identify participant stories and successes to share with the marketing and communications team.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Cancer Rehab Level 4 Training or equivalent
• Proven experience leading teams, including freelancers or contractors, in a health, cancer care, or rehabilitation context.
• Strong understanding of the role of physical activity in cancer rehabilitation and recovery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing diverse stakeholders.
• Organisational skills to support multiple aspects of programme delivery and team management effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, solve problems, and drive service improvements.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, with experience working with underserved communities.
• Cocreating with young people

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in cancer rehabilitation, health promotion, or a related field.
• Experience in managing budgets and contributing to funding applications or grants.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and data protection regulations.
• Programme development experience

MOVE Benefits

Salary: £34,000 (pro rata)

Contract: 1 Year Part-Time (4 days per week) with potential to extend

Location: Remote, with occasional travel for events, workshops and meetings (Please note that this role is only available for applicants with the right to work in the UK)

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period. We understand the importance of a work-life balance and respect individual needs.

Annual Leave: Generous allocation of 28 days of holiday leave (pro rata if part-time)

Special Day Off: Your Birthday

Extended Holiday Break: Our charity closes down in between Christmas and New Year, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some additional time off over the festive period.

Pension Benefits: Pension plan through NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)

Flexible Working Arrangements and Hours: We believe in empowering our employees to manage their time effectively. This is a remote working role (within the UK) with travel for team meetings and other work-related events.

How to apply

• Produce a document no longer than 2 sides of A4, outlining why your skills, experience and personal motivation make you the right person for this role. Please also attach your CV.
• Please provide name and contact details of two referees that we would contact if shortlisted.
• Please use your name in the subject header of the email and the file name of the document.
• Please send these to recruitment@movecharityorg
• For an informal discussion before applying, please email interim charity lead nazmeen.wardle-bi@movecharityorg
• Closing date to apply for this role is Wednesday 26th March
• If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please feel free to choose your own approach to convey the information requested.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement:

MOVE Against Cancer is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Key Application and interview information:

There will be two stages of the interview process. The first stage will be virtual via video call and for those invited to the second stage, the interview will take place in-person in Manchester.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Move Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check.

Hours: Full-Time – 36 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Remote (travel to London, Birmingham and Forests required monthly) 

This is the opportunity to play an influential and impactful role in one of the most important causes of our generation – the climate emergency.  Trees will enable 25% of the UK's 2050 net zero ambition and this role sits at the heart of this, supporting one of the UK’s largest woodland creation partnerships, England’s Community Forests.

The Community Forest Trust (CFT) is a charity that supports, enables and champions England’s Community Forests (ECFs).  Across England there are 15 Community Forests that deliver social, economic, and environmental impact through woodland creation and restoration.  In 2024/2025 they will plant over 2.5 million trees, most of which are funded through Defra’s national tree planting programme, the Nature for Climate Fund Programme.

The Managing Director will have the drive, rigour, and organisational and stakeholder management skills to develop and deliver a new CFT Business Plan.  The current Business Plan was developed in 2022 and runs to March 2025.  It has now been delivered.

The Managing Director will be responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of CFT and ensure effective governance and compliance with all legal requirements. To fulfil this aim, the Managing Director must ensure that robust structures and systems are in place to deliver CFT’s strategic priorities and CFT’s charitable aims and objectives.

A few key responsibilities of the role include:

• Take ownership of delivering the future direction and shape of CFT and deliver the CFT vision
• Provide organisational leadership for CFT, establishing and implementing business objectives through a business plan
• Work closely with the Chair of the Board, Trustees and staff, building positive working relationships in a constructive and consultative environment
• Manage the agreements (service delivery) with the ECFs with who CFT has a specific and formal arrangement
• Deliver the services and outcomes to the ECF Network, the Forests that CFT supports and those Forests that CFT runs
• Support project development work taking place at local level to support the Northern Forest programme
• Develop and lead funding strategies and write or assist with writing funding bids when required

This list is not exhaustive, please access the full job description for this role attached to this advertisment.

To be successful in the role, the postholder must have previous senior management and leadership experience gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity. A track record of developing and implementing Business Plans is also a must, along with experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders and forming effective partnerships, working effectively with a board of trustees or equivalent, and managing contracts and service providers.

The postholder will have outstanding leadership skills with the ability to develop strategic plans and motivate and inspire others, knowledge of financial management, including budgets/cashflow, income generation and writing successful funding applications, and knowledge of community engagement and mobilisation.

In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Remote and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• An enhanced pension scheme
• Possible funded training opportunities

We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation.  We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.

Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter. Please submit this by the closing date of 18th April 2025.

Head of Health Services (Fracture Liaison Services)

Full Time | Permanent | £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits | Location: Remote

We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation, raising awareness and demanding change for the 3.5 million people who live with osteoporosis in the UK We influence care by putting osteoporosis at the top of the public health agenda, driving up standards of care and closing the care gap. We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

We are looking for an experienced strategic leader in health services influencing at a local and national level to lead a major new Fracture Liaison Service implementation programme to develop our existing local support offer into a systematic, national brokering effort which can be delivered at scale.

Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) are the world standard for preventing further life changing fractures once a person has suffered their first broken bone. We’ve succeeded in getting FLS mandated in England and Wales, and we are now poised to play an ambitious, pro-active role in the rollout of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in England and to work with services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to embed high quality FLS. This is an exciting new role to lead our work to support the roll out of universal, high quality FLS, preventing 74,000 fractures over the next five years, including 31,000 life-threatening hip fractures.

You will develop and manage an ambitious programme to influence and support the implementation of new FLS across the UK, developing and rolling out a major new FLS implementation programme to achieve 100% FLS coverage in England by 2030 ensuring FLS meet recognised quality standards.

Working with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and Health Boards, you will use data and analysis to make the case for FLS to local commissioners, providing the support and tools local clinical leaders need to secure agreement for implementing FLS in their area.

You will also lead the charity’s work with all nations around monitoring FLS delivery, and supporting improvement of existing FLS, to achieve recognized standards of good practice to achieve our aim of enabling access to high quality FLS for everyone regardless of where they live.

Reporting to the Director of Services, Influencing and Innovation, you will lead the service improvement team and be a member of the Leadership Team, playing a key role in strategic and operational decision making for the whole organisation.

• Are you an experienced leader with an exceptional track record in health service influencing at a regional or national scale?
• Do you have a deep rooted understanding and proven extensive experience of working with ICBs and/or Health Boards to develop, implement or improve health services?
• Do you have a strong understanding of data collection and analysis for health service improvement?

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Remote

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answering the supporting questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

No agencies please – we are currently committed to sourcing candidates directly for this position and any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date and so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can

Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is 25 March 2025 (5pm). First round interviews expected to be 4 April 2025.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

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Join us as our Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term 

Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?

At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.

We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as Director of Marketing and Fundraising for a 12-month period. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our fundraising and marketing efforts, ensure financial sustainability, and amplify our voice to drive change during this crucial year for climate action.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the charity’s fundraising, marketing efforts, and strategic partnerships to ensure financial robustness and sustained growth.

• Work alongside the rest of the senior leadership team to ensure HFTF’s financial stability whilst amplifying our voice and expanding our reach. 

• Deliver against our fundraising strategy securing sustainable funding from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, paying service users, and individuals.

• Drive HFTF’s brand forward, developing and implementing creative marketing campaigns to boost our visibility and engagement with diverse communities.

• Increase awareness and support for HFTF through strategic communications and partnerships.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking an experienced leader with:

• Proven experience in fundraising and marketing, with a track record of driving growth and delivering results quickly

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience in engaging diverse audiences—from policymakers to grassroots communities

• A commitment to safeguarding our culture, strategy, and mission 

• A strong understanding of fundraising, marketing strategies, and financial management

• Passion for tackling climate change and inspiring people to engage in advocacy

This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives on making an impact, values collaboration, and can bring energy, focus, and resilience to a well-established organisation during a year of transition.

Why join us?
 

At HFTF, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to real change. We offer:

• A competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable

• Generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our fundraising and marketing team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.

Apply Now
 

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

• Applications close on Wednesday March 26th at 9am. 

Hope for the Future is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.