Skills and employment manager jobs

At Ambitious about Autism, we're looking for a People Advisory Manager to join our team.

You'll lead and manage the team of People Advisors, as well as the Onboarding team, to deliver a customer and quality focused service to managers and staff on all matters relating to the employment lifecycle for all employees. You'll coordinate and manage employee relations casework and lead on people support queries, advising managers and staff on ways of working and implementing employment policies.

You'll provide guidance on safer recruitment, safeguarding and vetting policies in line with Ofsted, CQC and Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, as well as managing and reporting on Occupational Health service usage.

We are looking for some who has:

• Demonstrable experience of providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
• Experience of applying and managing pre-employment checks inclusive of DBS, Right to Work and other associated compliance
• Experience and desire in delivering a customer focused advisory and onboarding service.
• CIPD qualified level 5 or above or demonstrable equivalent Employee Relations and HR Management experience.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Role Overview

The Tower Project’s award-winning JET Service is seeking a passionate and skilled Disability Employment Adviser to help transform the employment prospects of adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a varied community-facing role combining personalised employment support, employer partnership working and in-work coaching. You will manage a caseload of aproximatley 25 clients at different stages of their employment journey and work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and referral partners to create meaningful employment opportunities.

You will be supported by the Employment Support Team Lead and will play an important role in delivering positive, measurable outcomes for individuals across East London.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

IAG and Employment Support

You will act as the key adviser for a cohort of clients, delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support that leads to sustained paid outcomes.

You will:

• Build positive working relationships with referral partners including the Community Learning Disability Team, education providers and local support organisations.
• Complete vocational profiling, better-off calculations and personalised support plans focused on employment aspirations.
• Deliver one-to-one sessions to support CV development, interview preparation, confidence building and workplace readiness.
• Support clients to access appropriate training, qualifications and work experience opportunities aligned to their goals.
• Help clients identify and overcome barriers to employment through practical, solution-focused support.

Employer Partnerships and Job Matching

You will contribute to the development and maintenance of inclusive employer partnerships across the local area.

You will:

• Support the development of relationships with employers in a range of local sectors to support client progression.
• Promote inclusive recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments.
• Provide guidance and reassurance to employers on supporting employees with learning disabilities and autism.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to match clients to suitable roles that reflect their strengths and aspirations.
• Maintain ongoing contact with employers to support sustained placements and positive working relationships.

In Work Support and Job Coaching

Where clients progress into employment, you will provide initial structured in-work support to help clients succeed and grow in their roles

You will:

• Conduct job and task analysis to ensure clear understanding of workplace expectations.
• Support employers to implement appropriate adjustments.
• Deliver workplace coaching using structured approaches such as Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI), gradually reducing support as independence develops.
• Monitor progress in partnership with the employer and client to support sustained employment.

Career Development

Support clients who are in sustained employment to explore progression opportunities, further training and career development pathways.

Monitoring and Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely client records in line with organisational requirements.
• Contribute to performance reporting, case studies and outcome data as required.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards.

General Responsibilities

• Work towards agreed performance targets and contribute to overall team outcomes.
• Represent the service professionally at meetings and partnership events. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, employers and stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with relevant employment and benefits legislation.
• Follow the organisation’s policies, procedures.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.

You will play a key role in leading the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help support workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.You will play a key role in leading the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help support workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders. 

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team.

You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately.

You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date.

We are looking for some someone who has:

• A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience.
• Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
• Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.  You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and hard-working team working consistently above their targets.  This role is suited to both established senior managers and those looking to move into a more senior role.

St John’s Hospice We provide quality, holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North London. As well as our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre located in St John’s Wood, we work out in the community, in people’s homes, providing care to more than 4,500 people every year.

If you are ready for a new challenge and share our passion and commitment to providing quality, holistic care to patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.

 Key responsibilities of the Senior Fundraising Manager?

Strategic Leadership & Income Generation

• Follow the fundraising strategy, developing and executing annual plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams.
• Oversee the growth of Individual Giving, Regular Giving, and In Memory Giving, and Community Fundraising initiatives.
• Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income.
• Promote fundraising opportunities across community networks, digital channels, individual giving portals, and public platforms.

2. Team Leadership & Management

• Manage and inspire a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring objectives, 1:1s, and appraisals are delivered in line with HR policy.
• Develop clear annual training, time management, and support plans for staff and volunteers.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure high performance, accountability, and a collaborative working culture.

3. Volunteer Programme Oversight

• Oversee the ongoing development of the Hospice volunteer programme alongside the Volunteer Executive, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
• Work directly with clinical teams to align volunteer support with operational needs, guaranteeing smooth running of hospice activities.
• Ensure all volunteers receive regular feedback and adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain and develop the programme in line with Investing in Volunteers standards.

4. Donor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate, steward, and strengthen long-term relationships with key donors, sponsors, community partners, and supporters.
• Support the delivery of fundraising events such as community fairs, and photography competitions, attracting large public support. Support the team during gala dinners and garden parties. Oversee the Events Executive in all areas of their role.
• Enhance the Hospice’s visibility and supporter engagement through partnership building and community presence.

5. Data, Finance & Compliance

• Ensure all donor and volunteer records are held and maintained under GDPR and internal data protection regulations.

Am I the right person for this Senior Fundraising Manager role?

• At least 3 years’ experience in the fundraising sector
• Experience in managing volunteers and/ or a team of employees with ability to motivate
• Experience in Community/ event fundraising
• Experience with an individual/ regular giving programme
• A proven track record of delivering against targets and deadlines
• Proven experience of identifying and responding to external opportunities and an ability to translate into plans of action
• Experience of representing an organisation at senior level
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Management of people from all diverse backgrounds
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of all main Office 365 suite and CRM systems
• Understanding of GDPR, Gift Aid and Charity Governance

Why apply for this role? 

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; 

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

Make a difference every day with PDSA 

About Us

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.   

We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.   

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.  

About you 

We’re looking for a Client Services Manager to lead our reception teams across two PDSA sites:

• Edmonton Green (N9 9AA) – 3 days per week
• Hendon (NW4 4JU) – 2 days per week 

This role involves regular travel between both locations, so flexibility and confidence working across multiple sites is essential.

You’ll manage a team of 10 receptionists who provide cover 7 days a week, ensuring high standards of customer service are delivered consistently, both in person and remotely.

This is a diverse, hands-on role where you’ll shape the client experience, support your team, and make sure every visitor feels welcomed, listened to and supported. Alongside line management, you’ll also take responsibility for key health and safety tasks, helping to maintain a safe, compliant and well-organised environment for colleagues, clients and pets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the reception team across two sites
• Managing staff both in person and remotely
• Maintaining excellent customer service standards
• Handling and resolving client issues confidently and professionally
• Improving the client journey and communication processes
• Overseeing client-facing administration and risk assurance
• Managing health and safety responsibilities within the hospitals
• Building positive relationships within the local community

You’ll work closely with clinical colleagues to ensure our hospitals run smoothly, compassionately and efficiently.

About you

We are looking for a confident, empathetic leader who thrives in a busy, client-facing environment and can handle challenges calmly and professionally.

You’ll bring:

• Experience managing teams in a busy customer-focused setting
• Confidence leading people both in person and remotely
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to deal with a wide range of client situations
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Experience in a veterinary environment is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided. Most importantly, you’ll share our values and passion for supporting people and pets when they need us most.

Rewards, support and benefits

We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them. 

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including: 

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually. 
• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%. 
• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind. 
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family. 
• 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services. 

To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.    

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.  

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.  

Lead a flagship programme that supports young people from underrepresented backgrounds into meaningful, sustainable careers.
Join 20/20 Levels as our Programme Manager for I AM CHANGE and drive delivery, quality and growth at scale.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of an established, high-impact career development programme operating across London and online. You will lead cohorts from recruitment to graduation, manage facilitators and mentors, build relationships with employers, and ensure participants gain the confidence, skills and networks needed to thrive in the workplace.

We are looking for a strong programme leader who combines operational excellence with heart. Someone who can create safe, aspirational environments for young people while holding high expectations around attendance, progression and results. You will be trusted to manage performance, budgets, partnerships and data, using insight to continuously improve delivery and demonstrate impact to funders and stakeholders.

If you are passionate about social mobility, experienced in employability or youth development, and ready to lead a programme that changes lives every day, we would love to hear from you.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section below and complete it. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**

Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager (12-month contract)
Salary:Circa £47,500
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type:  Fixed-term contract for 12 months
Reports to:    Head of Corporate Partnerships
Key relationships:  Head of Corporate Partnerships,  Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, New Business Lead, UNHCR PSP
Location:  WeWork, 1 Mark Square, London EC2A 4EG (hybrid working policy operates)

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO 
 

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.  
 

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.  
 

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.  
 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.   UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.   

ABOUT THE ROLE
 

At a time of unprecedented global displacement, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in mobilising private sector support for people forced to flee their homes.
 

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead and grow our emergency corporate fundraising portfolio. This role will position UK for UNHCR as the go-to partner for companies responding to humanitarian crises, driving high-value financial and in-kind support when it matters most.
 

Operating at the forefront of global emergency response, you will shape and deliver a compelling corporate emergency proposition, steward a portfolio of five- and six-figure partners, and act as a key point of contact during major humanitarian crises. You will work closely with the rest of the corporate partnerships team, senior leadership and colleagues in the UK and internationally to translate urgent global needs into impactful private sector engagement.
 

This is a high-visibility, fast-paced role offering strategic ownership, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to directly influence income growth within a critical area of our work.
 

JOB PURPOSE
 

To lead the development and implementation of a sector-leading emergency corporate fundraising strategy, driving significant growth in private sector income and positioning UK for UNHCR as the partner of choice for businesses responding to mass displacement emergencies.
 

The postholder will manage and grow a £1m+ corporate portfolio, aim to secure new multi-year six- and seven-figure commitments, strengthen internal emergency response processes, and collaborate across teams and geographies to maximise impact.
 

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
 

Strategy & Portfolio Growth
 

• Lead the design and delivery of an emergency corporate fundraising strategy.
• Position UK for UNHCR as the go-to charity partner for companies responding to humanitarian crises.
• Personally manage and grow a £1m+ portfolio of corporate donors, driving uplifts and multi-year six- and seven-figure commitments.
• Review and refresh the UK for UNHCR Emergency Fund proposition for the private sector, securing renewed and new strategic commitments.
• Analyse recent and lapsed emergency donors and implement targeted re-engagement strategies.
• Work with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager as required on the stewardship and growth of non-emergency strategic partnerships.

Emergency Leadership & Internal Coordination
 

• Act as the Corporate Partnerships lead during humanitarian emergencies, coordinating internal processes and serving as a senior point of contact for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Finalise and embed a clear emergency protocol and appeal process to enable rapid, coordinated corporate response.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure emergency messaging, reporting and stewardship materials are timely, compelling and aligned.

 Relationship Management & Stewardship
 

• Develop and implement tailored engagement and stewardship plans for established emergency partners and donors.
• Identify high-profile visibility opportunities to promote the Emergency Fund and wider emergency response work.
• Coordinate prospect research and network mapping to identify and unlock new opportunities.
• Support the New Business Lead on pitches and proposals where emergency response is a component.
• Collaborate with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager on strategic partnership renewals and new high-value proposals.

Collaboration & Systems
 

• Work closely with UK and international Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) colleagues to strengthen engagement across markets and channels.
• Contribute to a coordinated calendar of cultivation and stewardship moments alongside the Events Manager.
• Ensure compliance with due diligence, GDPR and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date partner records on Salesforce and SharePoint.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
 
Essential Experience
 

• A strong track record of securing, managing and growing six-figure+ corporate partnerships within an NGO/INGO or comparable environment.
• Experience designing and delivering corporate donor engagement strategies that generate sustainable income growth.
• Experience working in a fast-paced fundraising environment with the ability to respond flexibly during peak moments.

Essential Skills & Knowledge
 

• Highly credible and confident relationship-builder, comfortable engaging senior corporate leader and Trustees.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex humanitarian issues into compelling corporate propositions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing persuasive proposals and reports.
• Strong understanding of the UK corporate partnerships landscape and current sector trends.
• Confident negotiator with strong influencing skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Solutions-focused, proactive and comfortable working with autonomy.
• Strong attention to detail and experience using fundraising databases (e.g. Salesforce).

Desirable Experience
 

• Knowledge of high-value in-kind corporate contributions (e.g. logistics, technology, hygiene items).
• Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder or federated environment.
• Experience contributing to multi-year fundraising campaigns.
• Understanding of international development or humanitarian response.

 
 
 WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 
 

What else?
 

Wellbeing
 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays 
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Staff socials.

Financial
 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development 

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget.

HOW TO APPLY
 

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.   
 

Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us . We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

Job Title: Project Manager – Northern Futures
Salary: £36,849 – £41,234 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
Location: Lobley Hill Community Centre, Gateshead – Programmes operate across the North East of England.

About us

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a long‑established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People’s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face.

We deliver hundreds of locally‑led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential.

About the role

Working closely with the Youth Programmes Manager, you will lead interdisciplinary teams to achieve performance, quality and compliance targets, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of high‑quality services to beneficiaries. Using strong project management practice, you will motivate and enable your team, driving contract compliance and supporting continuous improvement.

This role focuses exclusively on the Northern Futures programme supporting 18–24‑year‑olds who are economically inactive and living with physical or mental health conditions, helping them gain meaningful work experience and receive personalised 1‑to‑1 support from Employment Coaches as they move towards employment, education or training.

You will also play a key role in developing the programme by identifying, applying for and managing smaller community‑focused projects that enhance support for participants and strengthen the wider impact of Northern Futures.

You will work solely on the Northern Futures programme, funded by North East Combined Authority

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong project management experience, ideally within employability, youth services, community development or similar sectors.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making decisions under pressure.
• Has excellent relationship-building, leadership and communication skills.
• Understands compliance, performance management and quality assurance.
• Can inspire and enable teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Brings a passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

A full driving licence and the ability to work flexible hours when required would be beneficial.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 17th March 2026
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Make yourself at home:

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adult

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity. We are dedicated to creating opportunities and brighter futures for the 700,000 children growing up in poverty in London. While we work to alleviate today’s impact of poverty, we support children and families to build pathways to become happier, healthier, safer and more resilient, breaking the cycles of inequity. Listening to and engaging with young people who have experience of living in poverty, is critical to ensuring our efforts truly reflect their needs and aspirations.  

As a grant-making charity, we award funding to charities actively supporting children in poverty across the capital. This funding is made possible thanks to the partnerships we build with corporate organisations, other trusts and foundations, philanthropic individuals and families, and public donations. Since 2013, The Childhood Trust has raised over £50 million through our matched fundraising campaigns, enabling us to fund impactful child poverty projects across all London boroughs.  

We are entering an exciting new phase of development. We are seeking a Capacity Building Manager to lead the development and implementation of our organisation-wide funder plus approach -strengthening the support we offer beyond grant funding and helping to build a more connected, resilient and effective sector. This role will play a key part in ensuring our work delivers greater benefit for children, young people and communities across London. 

Benefits to working at the Childhood Trust include:

• Competitive holiday package including a day off for your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year Off 

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave 

• Flexible working environment 

• Hybrid working, with the expectation of ideally one day a week, in our office in Victoria 

To read more about the responsibilities in the role, please read the attached Job description. 

Interviews will take place, in person at our office in Victoria, on Wednesday 15th April.

Policy Manager x2
£45,864 per annum plus excellent benefits
London (Hybrid – minimum 40% office-based in Central London)
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed-term (9–12 months maternity cover)

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking two experienced Policy Managers to join our Health Policy team to provide maternity cover. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping national child health policy and influencing decision-makers across England and the wider UK.

Reporting to the Head of Health Policy, you will work with College Officers, policy committees, experts and external stakeholders to identify, analyse and deliver a wide range of child health policy projects and activities. You will lead policy development using research, evidence and horizon scanning to inform outputs and support the College’s influencing work.

These are high-visibility roles covering priority areas including prevention, child health inequalities, child protection and children’s rights. You will be recognised as a subject expert in your policy area(s) and will work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to maximise impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of evidence-based policy to influence the child health agenda in England, working with devolved nations colleagues on UK-wide issues
• Horizon scanning and monitoring emerging developments in child health policy to inform strategy and planning
• Producing consultation responses, briefings, analysis and policy reports
• Delivering policy projects using strong project management, matrix working and time-bound working groups
• Building and managing relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, charities, professional bodies and the health sector
• Representing the College externally at meetings, events, conferences and policy forums
• Supporting policy committees and College Officers through expert advice, briefings and coordination of workplans
• Managing and developing a direct report (Health Policy Assistant / Projects Officer)

Essential skills and experience include:

• Relevant professional experience or graduate-level qualification in policy or a related field
• Extensive experience in policy development and influencing, with recent policy outputs
• Strong experience analysing research, evidence, data and health service information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to varied audiences
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including risk and resource management
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a dispersed team

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 22 March 2026

Candidates are reminded that the shortlisting process is based on the evidence provided on the application form of the skills demonstrated above.  For any questions, queries or support please contact via our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Volunteer People Manager

Reports to: Head of People & Culture

Salary: £40,000- £42,000

Location: Hybrid (Tues-Thurs based in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire)

Direction Reports: None

About Us

With a heritage of 100 years, our patron is the Duchess of Gloucester, we are a membership-owned organisation for all civil service and public sector employees in the UK, supported by 1,200 volunteers.

We provide opportunities for over 100,000 members, that inspires wellbeing, builds community, and fosters a genuine sense of belonging, earning lifelong loyalty through trust and meaningful connection. We are currently undergoing our 3 year transformation agenda and it’s an exciting time to be part of building our next chapter.

Job Purpose

To lead and embed a consistent, high-quality people experience for the organisation’s volunteer workforce across the full lifecycle.

This role is responsible for ensuring volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported through change, and managed in line with organisational policies, values and strategy, while enabling operational teams to lead volunteers day-to-day within their departments.

The postholder will act as the organisational expert on volunteer lifecycle, ensuring a unified people approach that strengthens capability, retention and culture.

Key Accountabilities

Volunteer Lifecycle

· Own and manage the end-to-end volunteer lifecycle framework.

· Design, maintain and continuously improve volunteer policies, procedures and guidance.

· Ensure volunteer processes mirror staff approaches where appropriate.

· Act as the subject matter expert for volunteer people matters.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Induction

· Support the volunteer recruitment processes.

· Develop recruitment pipelines and partnerships.

· Design and deliver a robust volunteer induction model.

· Support managers through tools, templates and guidance.

Volunteer Training and Development

· Design and oversee a structured volunteer training framework aligned to organisational values, policies and role requirements.

· Work with departments to identify core and role-specific training needs.

· Ensure volunteers have access to appropriate learning resources to enable confidence and effectiveness.

· Embed ongoing development opportunities to support engagement, retention and succession.

· Enable managers to deliver training locally through guidance and best practice.

Cross-Team Collaboration

· Lead people aspects of change impacting volunteers working closely with the Head of Change.

· Collaborate with departments on role design and expectations.

· Upskill managers through guidance and training.

About You — Skills & Experience

• Experience in a People or Volunteer Management with responsibility for volunteer or workforce lifecycle activity
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding and development processes and how to create consistent people experiences
• Ability to design and implement policies, frameworks and practical guidance that support managers day-to-day
• Confident working across teams, building relationships and influencing without direct line management responsibility
• Experience supporting organisational change
• Skilled in developing learning and training approaches that build capability and engagement
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, coaching style

• Experience working with volunteers or within the charity / not-for-profit sector desirable

CSSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at CSSC, and do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Interviews at CSSC take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and you have a medical condition or an individual need for adjustment to our process, and you believe it may affect your ability to be at your best, please let the recruitment partner know, so we can consider how best we can support you and make any adjustments that may reasonably be needed.

If this job sounds like it would be of interest to you, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! 

Join Our Team!

We have a new vacancy (18 month fixed term contract) for a full-time Service Development Project Manager to lead the scoping, design, and development of new areas within Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s services portfolio. This role will ensure that emerging services respond to identified needs, reflect best practice, and align with the charity’s strategic objectives to support everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we’re here to support and champion their cause and our ambitious plans will help to make a real difference.

Role Overview

You will lead on the scoping and exploration of new service areas, specifically children and young people, emotional wellbeing, diet, and fatigue. In doing so, you’ll gather and analyse insight from research, stakeholders, and lived experience to inform service design and ensure developments are evidence based and aligned with our strategy. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation, including policy and research, to ensure feedback is used to inform planning and supports delivery in their areas. Furthermore, you’ll be using your management skills to support and provide effective day to day leadership and coordination within the Services & Support team.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong project management skills, who has experience of stakeholder engagement and an analytical skill set. You’ll have demonstrable experience of scoping, designing, and developing new services, programmes, or projects at a strategic level and experience of leading support services in a health charity

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 12 in person days a year, including two Directorate meetings and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

JOB TITLE: Corporate Partnerships Manager

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent - Full Time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and grow a high-performing corporate partnerships programme with the Chelsea FC Foundation. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will lead the strategy, cultivation and stewardship of corporate relationships that generate sustainable income and deliver meaningful impact. This role is ideal for a confident relationship-builder who can operate credibly with senior stakeholders, secure high-value partnerships, and translate the Foundation’s mission into compelling, results-driven partnerships.

Closing date: 9th March

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic corporate partnerships plan with clear income targets alongside the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships.
• Work cross-functionally with Programmes, Fundraising and Club Partnerships teams to create compelling cases for support.
• Lead corporate engagement by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding partnerships to build a strong and sustainable pipeline.
• Drive proactive corporate prospecting and partnership growth.
• Prepare and brief the CEO and senior leaders for corporate meetings and engagements.
• Collaborate with the Club Partnerships and Legal teams to activate partners and finalise agreements.
• Ensure strong partner communications, impact reporting and accurate CRM management.
• Support wider fundraising activity as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record of securing high-value, long-term strategic partnerships from either a commercial or charitable background.
• Demonstrable success in developing senior-level funding opportunities and delivering compelling, tailored proposals to prospective partners.
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills, with a focus on long-term engagement and partnership growth.
• Strong ability to identify and pursue new funding opportunities across a range of sectors.
• Proficient in using CRM systems to manage relationships, track engagement and report on partnership performance.
• Experienced in cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.