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The main job purpose is to work with our partners, schools and funders to ensure our programmes and activities in special schools, alternative provisions and other programmes are well supported, well managed and delivered to an extremely high standard.
The role will include:
- day-to-day administration of our SEND and Alternative Provisions programmes
- ensuring partner relationships are well managed and maintained
- supporting high-quality facilitation and delivery of workshops, activities and events
Read the full job pack here for more information and how to apply.
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Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Executive
Location: Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London)
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000
Hours: Full Time, permanent
Reports to: Head of Corporate Partnerships
About Parentkind
As one of the largest federated charities in the UK, with arguably greater reach into the lives of families and educational settings than any other non-Government organisation, Parentkind is on a bold and urgent mission: to support, champion, and empower parents to be partners in their children’s education and wellbeing.
Although best known for our support of almost 24,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils, and Schools, helping them build strong school communities whilst they raise approaching £140 million each year to enhance children’s education, our work stretches far beyond the school gates. Parentkind is building a powerful movement that recognises parental engagement not as a nicety, but a necessity.
Supporting parents beyond the school gate
In recent years, families have faced a series of compounding challenges: the cost-of-living crisis, rising child poverty, and deepening educational inequality. These pressures have left many parents struggling to meet basic needs—let alone feel confident engaging in their child’s learning journey. Parentkind has responded to this moment with compassion, agility and purpose, through a series of transformative campaigns, resources, and partnerships.
Our No Cold Child initiative with FatFace stepped in to address a stark statistic: over 150,000 children in the UK do not own a winter coat due to poverty. Through our trusted relationships with schools we distributed 10,000 warm, high-quality coats worth £600,000 to the children who needed them most. Winning the Business Charity Awards ‘Fashion & Retail’ Award, and shortlisted for two further awards, the campaign has been praised not just for providing warmth, but for restoring dignity, inclusion, and school readiness to thousands of children.
The All Dressed Up campaign—developed with World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade—confronted the often-overlooked issue of financial exclusion on key celebration days. More than 100,000 free dressing up costumes worth £1.34 million were delivered to children from low-income families. By enabling participation in events like World Book Day, we helped spark imagination, joy, and belonging for children who might otherwise feel left out—boosting self-esteem and supporting a positive connection to learning.Furthermore, helping attract children into school on a day which often sees struggling parents keep their children at home.
Alongside these national campaigns, Parentkind supports families year-round through a growing suite of programmes designed to inform, prepare and empower parents. Our Be School Ready programme offers crucial guidance and confidence to parents preparing their children for the leap into primary education. With a mix of practical advice, developmental tips, and reassurance, through the distribution of 150,000 copies of Be School Ready and an online campaign, it supports families at one of the most formative moments in their child’s life.
We also deliver a wide-ranging series of live expert webinars and parent-friendly resources, covering topics such as managing anxiety, supporting special educational needs, navigating school transitions, and building home-school partnerships. These resources, developed in consultation with experts and rooted in lived parent experience, equip families to feel informed and empowered, no matter what challenges arise.
Our direct support of schools
Our collaboration with Asda on Cashpot for Schools is another example of unlocking support at scale. This innovative community-led funding model allowed shoppers to nominate and fund their local schools simply through everyday spending. This campaign has generated £5.78 million for schools during the past twelve months, supporting everything from basic classroom supplies to vital extracurricular programmes and pupil wellbeing initiatives. Also shortlisted for a Business Charity Award, it is already a model for community-driven philanthropy.
In April, we launched our Parent-Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme, designed to formally recognise schools that go above and beyond in fostering positive, inclusive relationships with parents. The accreditation celebrates schools that actively listen to parent voices, make engagement easy and accessible, and embed family partnership in their culture. It is a practical and inspiring tool to drive long-term change in the sector and offers a roadmap for schools wanting to strengthen their community.
Our focus on Policy & Research
Our work is grounded in evidence. Since 2023, we have conducted the UK’s largest annual parent survey: the National Parent Survey. With approaching 6,000 participants providing 130,000 bits of data to provide invaluable insights into the struggles, concerns, hopes and fears of parents. The findings are fed directly into government consultations and have already informed national debates on school funding, attendance, mental health support, SEND provision, and curriculum reform.
In each of the past two years the number of policymakers, educators, parents and researchers accessing the National Parent Survey exceeded seven thousand, and the survey featured in more than two hundred media outlets each year.Excitingly, the Times & Sunday Times are partnering with Parentkind to raise the profile even further in September 2025 and the survey will be launched at a lighthouse event featuring the Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson), the Ofsted Chief Inspector of Schools (Sir Martyn Oliver), the CEO of Mumsnet (Justine Roberts), the Children’s Commissioner (Dame Rachel De Souza), and our own Chief Executive (Jason Elsom).
If you believe, like we do, that when parents matter, children succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Main purpose and scope of this role:
With guidance from the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will identify, secure, and manage new corporate partnerships to fund Parentkind's mission.
You will build and maintain a new business pipeline to support a sustainable corporate partnerships income stream, targeting a wide range of partnerships (including COTY, corporate grants, commercial and strategic relationships) with regional and national businesses with the capacity to support at a 5,6, and 7-figure level.
You will carry out prospect cultivation, develop tailored proosals and pitches, and manage corporate partner relationships to secure excellent supporter experiences.
By collaborating with key internal stakeholders and securing approirate partnership opportunities, you will enhance support for parents, schools, children and young people.
Duties and key responsibilities
New Business
- Identify and research prospective corporate partners who align with Parentkind’s mission; complete due diligence and compile reports and partner profiles.
- Planning: proactively plan and drive tactical and timely approaches to potential partners.
- Proposal development: produce high‑quality proposals, applications and pitches to secure financial contributions from corporate partners.
- Lead management: respond promptly to new‑business leads, delivering excellent relationship management from initial contact to formal partnership.
- Resource development: contribute to the development and maintenance of key resources for fundraising activities.
- Community Team contribution: contribute to the Community Team’s fundraising initiatives for PTA members.
Partnership Management
- Account management: oversee and manage relationships with selected corporate partners in Parentkind’s portfolio.
- Partnership planning: create and deliver comprehensive, bespoke plans for each partnership, considering all financial and non‑financial opportunities to generate support and mutual value.
- Regular communications: hold regular meetings with partners to ensure partnership objectives are on track; propose compelling partnership content and campaigns.
- Impact reporting: create compelling reports for partners that demonstrate the impact of their contributions and support renewals.
- Coordination of contributions: coordinate gift‑in‑kind/pro‑bono contributions from partners in collaboration with internal teams.
Relationship Management
- Relationship building: cultivate relationships with prospects, developing tailored engagement strategies and keeping key contacts informed of our work.
- Partnership agreements: negotiate clear, mutually understood and appropriate contracts with new corporate partners.
- Network utilisation: leverage organisational networks for introductions and referrals; collaborate with the Head of Corporate Partnerships on network mapping; identify links to target organisations and engage key stakeholders for introductions, referrals and nominations.
- Representation: represent Parentkind at events and networking opportunities.
- Internal collaboration: foster positive relationships across the organisation, ensuring fundraising activities align with the charity’s needs and priorities.
Managing systems
- CRM management: maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records on Parentkind’s CRM (Salesforce), tracking all corporate partnerships activity.
- Monitoring and reporting: contribute to regular monitoring and reporting on corporate partnerships.
- Process management: manage internal processes related to corporate partnerships, including use of third‑party platforms.
- Record keeping: maintain and communicate detailed records of corporate partnerships activities to inform future planning and strategy.
- Finance processes: ensure all corporate partnerships income is accurately coded, allocated and reconciled in line with agreed finance processes.
- Process improvement: contribute to the development of effective processes and systems for managing corporate fundraising activities.
General responsibilities
- Ensure Data Protection procedures are followed at all times.
- Stay informed on relevant issues, educational policy and legislation affecting key audiences.
- Be flexible within the remit of the post and undertake other duties as reasonably requested by senior leadership.
- Contribute to Fundraising Department planning, reporting and cross‑team projects.
- Be self‑servicing and participate in Parentkind’s performance, development and training programmes.
- Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues and visitors.
This job description may be amended from time to time and does not form part of the employment contract.
For person specifcation see the attached JD.
UK-based applications only will be considered.
Head of Data and Analytics
We are seeking a Head of Data and Analytics for the IPS Grow Team.
If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!
Position: Head of Data and Analytics – IPS Grow
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £75,000 including generous benefits
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th September 2025
First interview Date: Monday 6 October 2025
Second interview Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Role
You will hold Strategic oversight over IPS Grow data analysis and business intelligence functions and, in collaboration with expert Digi colleagues, IPS Grow digital tools.
Key responsibilities include:
- Co-design a data and digital strategy and plan with colleagues across IPS Grow with support from Social Finance’s Data and Digital Community of Practice and other key stakeholders. Ensure it is delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Responsible for ensuring that accurate, timely data analysis and reporting is provided to the IPS Grow team, to commissioners and to other key stakeholders (e.g. Health Employment Partnerships Board; IPS Expert Forum)Line manage relevant staff within the IPS Grow team, agreeing their work package and ensuring it hits key strategic objectives agreed in conjunction with the Director for Operational Support – IPS Grow.
- Provide high quality support to the engineering team working on the IPS Grow tool. Ensure close collaboration between IPS Grow and the Data and Digital Community of Practice to deliver against the data and digital strategy and plan. Ensure that staff at every level of IPS Grow have access to dashboard reports that bring together key data from multiple sources in ways that meet their needs and support good decision-making.
- Take overall responsibility for the quality of IPS Grow data to ensure accuracy, value, completeness, uniqueness, consistency, timeliness and validity
- Work closely with colleagues delivering the IPS Grow data tool to understand stakeholder data requirements and collaboratively review prioritisation in relation to the roadmap for the data tool.
- Co-ordinate and provide expert advice on data analysis and reporting across all areas of IPS Grow delivery, including delivery, workforce and research and innovation
The Team
IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by the organisation in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).
A core element of the programme is the expert assistance provided by a team of IPS professionals, known as IPS Grow Leads, to support providers to improve their fidelity to the IPS model and achieve better employment outcomes for their clients.
About You
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of designing and leading data strategy at a senior level. This encompasses how we collect and manage data, as well as using analysis to produce relevant and actionable insights
- Experience of successfully managing senior stakeholder relationships, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Expertise in Information Security and Governance and the associated standards and requirements when hosting and processing personal data on behalf of public sector organisations.
- Senior experience of leading data and analytics teams, including line and task management, and product management
- Expertise in the development and use of Customer Relationship Management systems, such as Salesforce
- Expertise in data analysis and business intelligence, including PowerBI, Tableau and/or similar analytics and data visualisation tools
The Organisation
This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance
- Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
- Paid compassionate leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
- Mental health support
- Life cover at x4 annual salary
- Bike to work scheme.
The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.
Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
You may have experience in other areas such as Head of Data, Head of Analytics, Head of Data and Analytics, Director of Data, Director of Analytics, Director of Data and Analytics, Analyst, Data Analyst, Senior Data Analyst.
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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St Albans Cathedral is a centre of musical excellence with some of the finest choirs in the country, a magnificent Harrison & Harrison organ and a busy programme of musical events and concerts.
Unlike many cathedrals, St Albans had no historical endowment to support its music. The Music Trust was established in 1995 to ensure a thriving and financially stable musical life at the Cathedral. The Trust is committed to supporting excellent music at the Cathedral and to taking this excellence into the local community in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire through a partnership programme.
The purpose of this new, part-time role is to develop the strategy, launch and lead the five-year campaign which aims to raise at least £2.75 million for the Music Trust.You will do this by generating sustainable charitable giving from individuals, maintaining and growing our supporter base and developing significant income from major private donors and corporate sponsorship. You will also set up a legacy giving scheme. The Campaign Manager will be responsible for all applications to trusts and foundations. You will work in close collaboration with the Cathedral development team.
Please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you want to work for the Music Trust addressed to:
Mr Charles Naylor – Trustee
St. Albans Cathedral Music Trust
St Albans Cathedral
Cathedral House
Sumpter Yard
St Albans
AL1 1BY
Or by e-mail
When submitting your application, please
indicate the following –
• your availability for first and second round interviews
• your potential start date
Closing date: 1300 on Thursday 18th September 2025
Interviews: First round interviews will be held online in the week commencing 23rd September 2025
Second round interviews will be held in the week commencing 29th Sep 2025
Committed to supporting excellent music at the Cathedral and to taking this excellence into the local community
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The Talent Set are excited to be working with Ronald McDonald House Charities UK to find a talented Philanthropy Manager to join their newly formed team at a pivotal moment in the charity’s growth. This is a hybrid working position, with the chance to work 2 days a week in a Ronald McDonald House or office (London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton or Oxford)
At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, keeping families close is at the heart of everything they do. Across 14 Houses nationwide, the charity provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation and vital support for families with a child in hospital, enabling over 530 families per night to support their children when they are needed most.
This is a fantastic opportunity to design and deliver a major donor strategy that will secure transformational gifts, support capital projects, and build a high-performing Capital Appeal Board. You’ll play a leading role in cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, shaping compelling cases for support, and driving long-term philanthropic growth.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and deliver a high-value major donor strategy to meet ambitious income targets.
- Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Personally solicit significant five- and six-figure gifts.
- Lead on proposals, cases for support and impactful donor reporting.
- Support and develop a Capital Appeal Board to leverage networks and unlock transformational gifts.
- Collaborate across teams to align strategy and inspire confidence at every level.
What we’re looking for:
- A proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts from new and existing philanthropic donors.
- Strong experience in donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting or developing appeal boards (desirable).
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours for an initial discussion on the role, prior to submitting a full application with the Charity.
The closing date for this role is Monday 15th September, with first stage interviews scheduled for w/c 22nd September.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.
You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering South West, Wales & West Midlands, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.
You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
- Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
- Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
- Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
- Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
- Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in mental health services? Do you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Crisis Café Team Coordinator to join our dynamic Journey Recovery Hub, a vital out-of-hours service supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises in Richmond and Kingston.
The Role
As the Crisis Café Team Coordinator, you will work in partnership with a second Crisis Cafe Team Coordinator to:
• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of two Crisis Café sites.
• Support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that empowers individuals to manage their mental health and avoid crises.
• Build strong partnerships with local services, promoting the Café and its impact.
• Drive service excellence, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with best practices.
This role combines casework with operational management, offering an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who excels in leadership, organisation and communication, with the ability to manage high-intensity environments and complex situations.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Proven ability to support individuals in crisis, helping them develop self-management strategies.
• Experience managing small teams and volunteers.
• Strong understanding of mental health services and the recovery approach.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
Desirable Skills:
• Mental Health First Aid or Suicide Prevention training.
• Knowledge of national suicide prevention strategies.
What We Offer
· A supportive and collaborative work environment.
· Opportunities for professional development, including training and supervision.
· The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises.
· Flexible working
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
Shifts include evenings and weekends across two locations:
Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Alfriston Centre, 3 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Kingston, KT5 8RB
Apply Now
If you are ready to lead with compassion, resilience, and strategic insight, apply today to become part of our dedicated team!
We are actively interviewing for this role.
The successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Richmond Borough Mind is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Let’s build a stronger, healthier community together.
Please ensure your cover letter details how you meet the person specification for the role.
Do you believe that it is possible to change the rules of the economy so that it works better for people and planet? Are you driven by a commitment to make the UK more equitable, sustainable and democratic? Are you an expert in social policy? If so, we have the job for you.
For 40 years NEF has turned bold ideas, robust research and community power into real-world change to build a new economy that works for people and planet. At this critical moment in global and domestic politics, we are looking for someone to head up our social policy team, leading visionary flagship programmes on public service reform, housing and social security. NEF has always been a pioneer of cutting-edge research, big ideas and effective campaigning. We work at the interface between economic, social and environmental policy and we are looking for a Head of Social Policy that can help us push this frontier.
Working with a talented team of researchers and economists, directors and other heads, you will develop a strategy to steer NEF’s social policy work, lead the development of and fundraising for programmes of research, policy and influencing and help ensure new and existing work delivers clear, high quality and rigorous outputs and outcomes.
You will need a strong track record of leading research, policy development, a keen sense of how change happens and strong relationships with partners across politics, civil society, trade unions and business. And you will need a passion for economic, social and environmental justice and a belief that we can make change happen.
Role: Head of Social Policy
Hours of work: Full Time
NEF operates a Shorter Working Week, with a full-time equivalent of 32 hours per week. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant, which can be discussed at interview stage.
Salary range: £56,477 to £68,268, depending on qualifications and experience
Location: London (in-office min two days per week)
Contract type: permanent
Responsible to: Deputy Chief Executive
The Head of Social Policy leads the development of our thinking across public service reform, social security and housing. This role develops - and is responsible for the effective delivery of a NEF-wide social policy strategy and of projects that are delivering on this strategy. The Head of Social Policy acts as a key spokesperson for NEF and promotes our work at a local, regional and national level.
As NEF has a particular strategic focus on transforming the way policy is made so that it better reflects the lived experience of the people, communities and movements that most need change, we look to heads across our different themes to help develop and test new approaches to policy and advocacy.
The Head of Social Policy generates project ideas, oversees the development of quantitative and qualitative research, leads funding bids and manages day-to-day funder relationships. This role leads a team which both develops our thinking on social policy and provides expertise to other teams at NEF.
Deadline for applications: midnight on 14th September 2025
Interviews: 23rd and 25th September 2025
Start date: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV and Covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification in Word format.
Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring from.
You must be eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas.
NEF is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from black, asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past. We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in research and policy because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We make use of positive action to select between candidates of equal merit as a way to address under-representation in our workforce.
NEF believes in diversity
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We are looking for someone to lead our home energy retrofit services, instilling a culture of high performance and outstanding results. You will have retrofit experience which will help to build our paid-for whole-house retrofit services, secure funding through publicly funded programmes and identify wider funding opportunities. Working with the Director of Household Energy Services (HES) and as a member of the HES Leadership Team, you will deliver a clear vision and strategic direction for the retrofit team. You will also participate as a member of the wider Senior Management Team (SMT).
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) however, we are prepared to be flexible and will accept offers from those who would prefer part time work of 30 hours.
- The salary will be £48,726 to £58,365.
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Oversee key aspects of retrofit delivery in the HES portfolio, including resource utilisation and workload planning, project monitoring and evaluation.
- Ensure retrofit staff in the HES team remain utilised by other departments and are sufficiently supported to deliver their work and reach their potential.
- Ensure that organisational planning systems are up to date and provide an accurate report to the Director of HES and the SMT.
- To work with retrofit project managers to help maintain effective financial controls of our retrofit projects, and provide the Directors of HES and Development with up-to-date projections of spend and expenditure.
- To take responsibility for the quality of outputs of the HES team’s retrofit work, including timely reporting to project partners and funders.
- To oversee line management and professional development of all retrofit staff.
- To work with the Director of HES to identify and create new opportunities for CSE to deliver our strategic objectives in relation to retrofit.
- To provide strategic direction to all large retrofit projects and contribute to the delivery of specific projects as relevant, and to enable the provision of retrofit expertise to other projects across CSE..
- To provide input to the organisation’s business plan with respect to retrofit opportunities and services for the year ahead, forecasting staffing needs and helping to establish the 3-year budget for the team.
- To share with other Heads of Team collective responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organisation, representing the HES team’s retrofit work as a member of the SMT.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Minimum Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of energy efficiency and low carbon technologies.
- Knowledge of the policy framework and funding landscape for retrofit programmes
- Extensive experience of delivering retrofit project services or programmes.
- Experience of working with installers of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
- Experience of developing new projects and services that offer energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies to householders or businesses.
- Line management experience.
- Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of writing effective technical or non-technical summaries of complex issues.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website and send it to our Jobs email. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
To be considered for this role an application form must be sent via the email address in the 'Information for Applicants'.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12 September 2025.
If you have not heard from us by Monday 15 September, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Wednesday 17 September 2025, though subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
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We’re recruiting a Governance Manager for a leading national charity in the adult social care sector. This is your opportunity to shape governance at the highest level, influence decision-making, and ensure robust systems underpin life-changing work.
This is a remote role with National travel. You must be able to travel to Watford, St Albans, Gloucester, West Midlands & North Yorkshire. This would be no more than four times a quarter.
Why You’ll Love This Role As Governance Manager, you’ll:
- Work closely with the Chief Executive, Chair, and Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance and compliance.
- Oversee board and committee meetings, from agendas to high-quality minutes.
- Lead the charity’s policy framework and ensure all policies are legally compliant and clearly communicated.
- Have oversight of major programmes/projects, ensuring performance reporting aligns with strategic priorities.
- Manage and develop a small, dedicated team.
- Play a central role in family and member engagement, ensuring stakeholders’ voices are heard and acted upon.
You’ll be part of a values-driven, collaborative culture where your expertise will have real impact — and where you’ll be supported to develop and grow.
What You’ll Bring We’re looking for a Governance Manager who can:
- Demonstrate strong understanding of governance, compliance, and charity regulation.
- Confidently support and engage senior stakeholders, including Trustees.
- Write clear, professional reports and take accurate minutes at a senior level.
- Organise multiple priorities and meet deadlines with ease.
- Bring experience of project or programme oversight.
Desirable:
- PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
- Experience working with membership models.
About the Organisation Our client is a respected national charity, committed to supporting adults with care needs, their families, and communities. Their mission is simple: to empower people to live fulfilling lives. They operate in line with the Charity Commission Code of Governance and NCVO’s ethical principles.
Inclusion Statement We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Apply Now If you’re ready to bring your governance expertise to a role where it really matters — don’t delay in applying. Shortlisting may close early if we receive strong applications.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As the Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Executive for the Business School at Imperial, you’ll play a key role in strengthening lifelong connections with students and alumni, as well as increasing regular giving participation and inspiring philanthropic support for the School’s future.
If you're excited by the idea of working with inspiring people, contributing to meaningful fundraising efforts that tackle global challenges and connecting with alumni who are driving change in their industries: this is the role for you!
What you would be doing
Following the launch of Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy, we’re preparing to launch a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to bring this to life.
In this role, a key focus will be on increasing regular giving participation, strengthening the fundraising pipeline, and supporting fundraising campaigns. You will also design and deliver engaging programmes for alumni, volunteers and donors, and drive initiatives that strengthen recent graduate engagement, contributing to global ranking success.
Working closely with colleagues across the university, you’ll help shape strategy, improve processes and champion the power of alumni engagement across Imperial.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with a passion for alumni engagement, with working knowledge of how this can create philanthropic support.
You’ll bring:
· Experience in alumni engagement, student engagement or volunteer management, ideally within a university or non-profit setting
· A strong track record in fundraising, including digital campaigns and compelling donor communications
· Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
· Strategic thinking and project management experience, with a methodical and organised approach
· Confidence working with data and CRM systems to track engagement and demonstrate impact
· A team-focused mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments
What we can offer you
This is an exciting time to join Imperial as we prepare to launch a major 10-year fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to deliver Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team in a role with a diverse portfolio, where your work will directly contribute to increasing alumni and donor engagement, strengthening our community.
· Grow and develop at a world-leading institution, committed to using science and business for the benefit of society
· Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
· Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
· Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
· Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time, open-ended role, that is hybrid based at South Kensington but with regular travel to the White City Campus.
Closing date: 22 September 2025
Interim HR Manager - Medical & Community Care (West London)Location: West LondonContract Type: Interim (3-6 months, with potential for extension)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Organisation
This interim opportunity sits within a well-established medical organisation delivering integrated primary and community care services across West London. The organisation is known for its collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and commitment to patient-centred care. The HR function is undergoing a period of strategic development, with a focus on workforce engagement, compliance, and operational excellence.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced HR Manager with a strong NHS background to lead and support HR operations across clinical and non-clinical teams. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of NHS employment frameworks and demonstrate agility in managing workforce challenges in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead HR operations across multiple medical and community care sites in West London
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, case management, and wellbeing initiatives
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies aligned with NHS and healthcare sector standards
- Drive workforce planning, including skill mix reviews and succession planning
- Partner with senior leadership on organisational development and change management projects
- Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding protocols, and NHS frameworks
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all HR practices
- Act as a key liaison with trade unions, regulators, and external stakeholders
Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor within the NHS or a comparable healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of primary care, community services, and multidisciplinary workforce structures.
- CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent NHS experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Desirable
- Prior experience in an interim or transformation-focused HR role.
- Familiarity with ESR, NHS Jobs, and other healthcare HR systems.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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Do you have a progressive, forward-thinking perspective on social care services? Are you committed to ensuring the highest quality of work for children, young people, and families every time?
We are looking for a new Programme Manager to join our team and oversee our Family Group Conference services throughout the London Boroughs of Bromley and Hackney.
ABOUT US
We are a leading UK charity delivering Family Group Conferences (FGC). Building on over 25 years of experience, we are now exploring new and innovative ways of working alongside families and communities. We are doing this at a time when the Government has set out a clear vision for Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) to become a central offer to families experiencing challenges and engaging with Children’s and Families Services. This is a pivotal moment to join our organisation and help shape the future of this work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role could suit two types of candidates:
- A practitioner with experience of working with children and families who wants to use their practice experience in a programme management role, or;
- An experienced programme manager with strong public sector and/or charity sector experience, who is confident working with data and is relational and collaborative with colleagues and partners.
It would be an advantage, though not essential, to have experience of Family Group Decision Making, solution-focused practice, or the children’s social care sector.
Whilst this role is a managerial role, and not day-to-day family-facing we do make space for our Programme Managers to hold a limited number of referrals each year to nurture skills and practice experience. Full practitioner training is provided for all Daybreak employees.
The role is home based with regular travel into Bromley and Hackney Local Authority offices. A successful candidate would also need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and communities in and around Bromley and Hackney on a regular basis, depending on service needs. Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is needed.
What does a week look like for a Daybreak Programme Manager?
No two weeks are the same, but as a Programme Manager you can expect to balance a mix of operational oversight, supporting your freelancer team, and stakeholder engagement. Typical activities include:
Ensuring a quality service for families, and delivering on contract aims
- Reviewing and triaging referrals, including case discussions with referrers.
- Quality-assuring referrals and Family Plans, ensuring procedures are followed and records are kept up to date in our case management system.
- Monitoring case records to make sure Family Group Conferences are progressing appropriately, and accurate records are being kept.
- Collating and analysing performance data (KPIs), using MS Excel and other tools.
- Writing quarterly reports for commissioners, analysing service delivery, providing narratives and identifying areas for development.
Working with your freelancer team of Coordinators
- Allocating new referrals to our team of freelance Independent Coordinators.
- Engaging Coordinators in best practice discussions, providing guidance to overcoming barriers or issues.
- Acting as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, reviewing incident reports and escalating when required.
- Hosting in-person and online Practice Development Groups to share key messages and facilitate best practice discussions.
- Recruiting, inducting, and supporting new Coordinators - from advertising and interviews to observing practice.
- Reviewing and signing off invoices from freelance Coordinators.
Working with external stakeholders and referrers
- Building relationships with referrers such as Social Workers, through consultations and attending team meetings.
- Promoting our services to commissioners and senior managers in children’s social care, ensuring referrals are high quality whilst also raising awareness of the value of FGCs and our service.
Contributing to the wider Charity aims
- Attending Programme Manager and staff team meetings.
- Contributing ideas and expertise to strengthen processes, improve service delivery, expand our offer to families, and support Daybreak’s wider charitable goals.
DETAILS
- Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
- Location: The role is home based with regular travel into Bromley and Hackney Local Authority offices. There is also occasionally travel to Southampton (Head Office) for meetings and other areas, based on operational need.
- Working pattern: 30 hours per week; to discuss schedule with the successful candidate.
- We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please download the recruitment pack and application form, below, and return to our head office email address. If you need any help with your application or have any questions about the role, please contact us via email or or phone.
CLOSING DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2025INTERVIEWS: 9 OCTOBER 2025, in London (1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ)
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Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer
Location: Home-based (requires occasional travel to London, likely once per month, to attend meetings, events and training) or Hybrid (with one day per week in the London Office)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £30,290 per annum (home-based) - £33,320 per annum (hybrid)
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone who can lead and embed a proactive risk management culture across the organisation.
- Someone who helps teams identify issues early on and plan effectively for business continuity.
- Someone who can be a go-to expert on data protection and compliance, offering clear and practical guidance and advice.
- Someone who stays ahead of regulatory changes and supports others through training and advice.
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by 19th September. 1st Stage Interviews 30th September online and 2nd Stage Interviews 7th October (potentially in person).
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR team.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our website.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.





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The aim of the L&D team is to support all Fund colleagues to develop, learn and grow.
We're recruiting a Learning and Development Advisor to work within an established, supportive and motivated team. The role is broad and varied and provides opportunity to utilise a wide range of skills, including facilitation, training, and supporting self-directed and social learning. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.
Key elements of the role include:
- Consulting with key stakeholders across the Fund to ascertain development needs
- Co-design, delivery, and facilitation of workshops
- Designing and creating engaging e-learning modules
- Curating materials to support self-directed/social learning
- Evaluating workshops, reviewing, and amending materials
- Engaging colleagues in learning and development activities
- Utilising the Learning Management System
- Assisting with the delivery of L&D projects
We are looking for a colleague who understands learning and development at the Fund and can demonstrate the following:
- A desire to provide learning and development solutions that are relevant and engaging
- Confidence to deliver and facilitate workshops; comfortable speaking to people 1-2-1 or in groups, virtually and face to face
- Flexibility, to work concurrently on several different subject areas and with different stakeholders
- A supportive and inclusive team-player who has a growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Prepared to travel to various locations, across the UK, to deliver face to face training
Interview Date: Interviews will be held via Teams on 25 September
Location: UK - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Skilled and experienced facilitator, utilising a range of delivery methods to engage groups and individuals.
- Experienced in building new or developing teams, particularly following periods of change.
- Working with delivery partners to ensure that programmes of work are delivered on time and within budget.
- Experienced in delivering engaging training to groups, and happy to deliver these virtual and travel for face to face.
- Ability to consult with key stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of funding, grant making or VCSE sector
- Ability to design and create engaging E-learning modules.
- Experienced in the delivery or facilitation of EDI, environmental training.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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