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Lead a Team. Create Change.
Groundwork Greater Manchester is looking for a Youth & Communities Programme Manager to take on a role focussed on development. This isn't just about managing projects; it's about fostering growth—in the young people we serve, the communities we partner with, and the talented team you will lead.
At Groundwork, we don't just manage programmes—we develop people. You'll lead a passionate team, build powerful partnerships, and give young people the tools and confidence to create lasting environmental change. If you're ready to lead a team and make a difference, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
· Lead with Impact: You will have the autonomy to drive innovation, spot new opportunities, and build programmes that create lasting change across Greater Manchester.
· Manage a Talented Team: You'll lead a passionate and supportive team. Our culture is built on trust, and we invest in our people's development, giving you the chance to mentor future leaders.
· Empower Young People & Communities: Your work will directly empower young people and communities, giving them the tools and confidence to shape their own sustainable future.
Who We're Looking For
You have a strong background in youth and community work and are ready for a leadership role. You're a forward-thinking professional with a passion for people and a clear vision for growing services. You believe in the power of young people to drive environmental change.
We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery:
- Community engagement
- Landscape design & build
- Training & coaching for employment
- Early intervention to support health & wellbeing
- Safe & sustainable business support
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 adults.
If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on.
OVERVIEW OF THE POST
The Youth & Communities Programme Manager provides leadership and management for the youth & communities team and their programme of work, driving quality delivery and growth.
Working closely with other programme managers, they ensure that delivery is focused on achieving the Groundwork GM vision, facilitate learning across programme areas, ensure consistency in programme delivery and explore improvements to the way we work.
Delivery
· Lead and effectively manage the youth & communities programme, including:
- Community youth work, detached and centre/park based
- Youth & community engagement in climate and nature projects
- Capacity building, including coaching, mentoring and skills development.
- Community outreach to support Groundwork’s services to reach their target audiences.
· Ensure appropriate allocation of team and financial resources, that deliverables and quality standards are met and impact and outcome data is collected and analysed for learning and reporting.
Business & Service Development
· Lead and manage the youth & communities team’s business development plan;
- implementing sustainability plans for core services
- identifying areas for growth and pro-actively identifying opportunities to achieve it.
· Manage and grow delivery partnerships and relationships to support programme development, delivery and growth.
· Champion GGM’s listening and learning culture with the team and use data and feedback from participants to inform programme improvement, development and growth.
· Work closely with Groundwork UK and other Groundwork Trusts where appropriate to develop services and share learning.
Financial & Resource Management
· Produce and manage the programme’s budgets and resources available.
· Develop and realise financial sustainability plans for core programmes and growth plans where agreed:
- Preparing funding bids and proposals
- Working with partners to develop and input to bids and proposals led by others
· Support strategic managers with larger income generating opportunities and longer term financial planning.
People Management & Development
· Provide line management for seniors and project leads and HR support for the team in relation to day-to-day HR issues and well-being.
· Be accountable for the team’s performance, development and wellbeing in the workplace.
· Drive the embedding of GGM’s culture and values within the team.
· Support the delivery of strategic workforce development plans.
· Be accountable for managing GGM and team level communication and maintaining consistent messaging as agreed with senior leadership.
Internal Management
· Embed GGM policies and procedures across programmes, champion delivery standards and ensure compliance.
· Champion key business priorities such as EDI and carbon reduction across the team, ensuring these are embedded across all team operations.
· Lead the development and delivery of business improvement plans.
· Collate, analyse and learn from data and feedback to influence policy and action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the heart of a truly exciting heritage restoration project to restore, renew and open up to new audiences, a nationally-important building in a thriving but economically and socially challenged central London neighbourhood.
St Peter’s Walworth is Sir John Soane’s first London church and one of only four Grade 1-listed buildings in Southwark. We have secured a major grant of £438,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for Development Phase funding for the “Building Beyond: Soane Reimagined” project with a view to work towards a Delivery phase grant of £3.1m. The Development Phase is now underway, with the first major procurements completed, and is set to run for 18 months, at which point a Delivery Round application will be submitted to activate a Delivery Phase. Design development needs to be completed to RIBA Stage 3, planning, Faculty and consents need to be in place and all partnership funding raised or pledged. Our fundraising target is challenging – we will need to secure more than £1m with a focus on trusts and foundations, alongside strategic partnerships. We have already engaged a consultant to develop our Fundraising Strategy and Case for Support, and that consultant will be able to work alongside the Fundraising Manager to get them off to a strong start.
The Church has excellent local networks, an active steering group including external professional expertise, a progressive and outward-facing Rector with a strong social media following, and a strong relationship with potential donors and partners with funds already secured from Southwark Council. We have strong foundations to build upon but there is no doubt we have a challenge ahead of us. We would love to hear your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you help families through the most difficult time of their lives?
We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced leader to guide our Family Support Team as we grow and evolve. You’ll play a vital role in delivering emotional and practical support to families facing childhood cancer or life-challenging conditions—for as long as they need us.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented, multidisciplinary team and shape the future of our services as we expand into new regions and prepare for the transition from the Royal Marsden to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
If you’re someone who can think strategically, lead with empathy, and understand the emotional realities families face when a child is seriously ill—we’d love to hear from you.
Role overview
Leadership & Service Delivery
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of family support across all regions, ensuring services are accessible, consistent, and impactful.
- Line manage a skilled team including Family Support Workers, a Senior Family Support Worker, and a Senior Social Worker.
- Oversee referrals and caseloads, ensuring support is tailored to each family’s needs.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding policy, training, and practice.
- Monitor service outcomes and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.
- Participate in the on-call family support rota (occasional weekends).
Hospital & Community Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital teams across London, Surrey, and Sussex. Including, St George’s Tooting, Royal Marsden Sutton/Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Kingston Hospital, St Peter’s Hospital Chertsey, Epsom Hospital, Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford, East Surrey Hospital Redhill, Worthing Hospital
- Represent the charity in multidisciplinary meetings, safeguarding boards, and service planning discussions.
- Support the transition of services to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
- Identify new partnership, across new regions and referral opportunities in clinical and community settings.
Organisational Contribution
- Provide insights and case studies to support fundraising and communications.
- Attend occasional family events and community activities.
- Champion Momentum’s values and safeguarding standards in all areas of work.
Person specification
Essential
- Significant experience working directly with children and families.
- Background in health, education, care, or social support.
- Proven experience leading and managing staff teams.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and experience as a DSL.
- Knowledge of the emotional impact of serious illness and bereavement on families.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and digital literacy.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and evaluating service delivery.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- Reliable internet and suitable space for remote working.
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., social work, nursing, education, counselling) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a charity or family support setting.
- Experience supporting bereaved families.
- Budget and financial oversight experience.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Learning, Operations & Partnerships (South)
We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic and dynamic senior leader to join a nationally recognised charity as the Head of Learning, Operations & Partnerships (South). In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver Outdoor Learning programmes across the South of England.
Position: Head of Learning, Operations & Partnerships (South)
Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire – with scope for occasional hybrid working
Salary: £48,000 – £51,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
Closing Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 23:59
First Interview: Monday 8 September 2025 (Microsoft Teams)
Second Interview: Week commencing 22 or 29 September 2025 at Quenington
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Trust’s regional Outdoor Learning programmes, combining strategic vision with day-to-day operational oversight. You will oversee a diverse portfolio—Farm Learning, Land based Skills and Outdoor Learning—ensuring impactful, safe, and high-quality delivery that aligns with our mission to engage young people with nature.
You will:
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
- Drive the development and implementation of regional learning strategies
- Oversee all aspects of site development, programme delivery, and compliance
- Build and sustain partnerships across education, training and land-based sectors
- Play a key role in reporting, budgeting, evaluation and fundraising efforts
- Champion innovative and inclusive use of our land and resources for learning
About you:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced strategic leader who is passionate about Outdoor Learning and environmental education. You will be collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to empowering young people through meaningful learning experiences.
You will bring:
- Proven leadership and operational management experience
- Experience building partnerships and working across sectors (e.g. education, environment, agriculture)
- Strong team management, budgeting and compliance capabilities
- Excellent communication, project management and strategic planning skills
- A passion for sustainability, hands-on learning and making a difference in the lives of young people
About the organisation:
The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.
They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.
Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.
Why join us?
Working with us means being part of a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team committed to real impact. We offer a range of generous benefits including:
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays and office closure over Christmas)
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to training and personal development budget
- Newly refurbished head office with a creative, flexible working environment
Other roles you may have experience of could include Director of Learning, Head of Education Partnerships, Outdoor Learning Manager, Education & Training Lead, Environmental Education Programme Manager, Strategic Operations Lead, Land-based Education Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Business Development Manager
Organisation overview
Paragon Music is a pioneering inclusive music and dance performance company based at the Boardwalk in Glasgow. For 45 incredible years, we’ve been transforming lives through the power of music and movement, empowering people of all ages and abilities to express themselves, connect with others, and develop their full potential.
Widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading inclusive arts organisations, Paragon has delivered hundreds of workshops, performances, and residencies across the country, making a profound and lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. Our work is grounded in creativity, collaboration, and equality, and we’re proud to champion inclusive practice at both grassroots and international levels.
As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, we’re entering an exciting new phase of development. We are currently consolidating our programmes in Glasgow, Dumfries & Galloway, and North Lanarkshire, while actively expanding our reach to new communities across Scotland and beyond. With a strong foundation, growing demand, and a bold vision for the future, Paragon is perfectly positioned for further growth and innovation.
Role Overview
Paragon Music is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to lead fundraising, oversee financial and governance functions, and support strategic growth. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, contributing directly to the sustainability and expansion of our inclusive music and dance programmes across Scotland and beyond. The post-holder will initially focus on fundraising and business development before broadening their remit to include governance and financial management following a period of onboarding.
Location: The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Reporting to: Creative Director & Board of Directors
Salary: £32,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE)
Start Date: 01 October 2025
Contract Renewal Date: 1 April 2026
Holidays: 16.8 days pro rata
Working Hours: 10:00am–6:00pm (flexible), occasional evenings/weekends (TOIL applies)
Job Description: Download the full job description from Paragon website
Deadline: Friday 5 September, 6pm
How to Apply: Complete Online Application Form and upload your CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and why you would like to work with Paragon.
More information: Paragon website
Paragon is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. If you require any additional support to complete your application please get in touch and we can arrange alternative or supported ways of applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: Part-time 4 days a week; fixed-term contract 24 months, with possibility of extension
Salary: £36,050-46,350
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if agreed and regular in-person team meetings.
Start Date: October 2025
Line Manager: Programme Manager, Risk Reduction Programme
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 12 September 2025.
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come.
For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to help states overcome complex strategic and political differences.
We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of expert-practitioners with wide-ranging areas of expertise, globally headquartered in London with presences in Berlin and Rome. We are recognised internationally for our inclusive and positive team culture.
We are proud to be an independent voice in policy debate, and we are transparent about our funders and funding ethics. We receive no core funding from any state.
Role Description
BASIC is seeking a motivated and dynamic Project Manager (Policy Fellow) to lead BASIC’s deliverables within our joint project with the Federation of the American Scientists (FAS): ‘From the Noise, the Signal’.
The project investigates how emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) pose credible threats and disrupt traditional assumptions regarding relative military advantages and disadvantages. One such assumption is the traditional dominance of hiders over seekers in the military domain which appears to be increasingly challenged by a package of EDTs. These technologies operate across military domains, including: outer space and the upper atmosphere, air, ground, sea surface, undersea, and cyber. Research has, however, not yet fully assessed EDTs collective impacts on hider-seeker dynamics, at a time where technologies are advancing faster than policy.
This joint FAS-BASIC project addresses this gap in both the research literature and policy discourse through collaboration with an interdisciplinary community of scientific, technical, and OSINT experts, to build a higher-resolution picture of the technological readiness according to the open-source.
This high-impact role offers the opportunity to deliver the research and manage the part of the project that covers sea-based dimensions. The second phase will bring the project’s sea- and land-based dimensions together, and assess the overall strategic implications of these technological advances for nuclear stability.
The Project Manager is expected to have a solid understanding of global security, nuclear nuclear issues, and expertise in EDTs and nuclear weapons issues demonstrated through a record of relevant (policy) research. The successful candidate will have experience with convening and leading high level dialogues and experience with project delivery.
The successful candidate will manage and lead the project’s delivery across several outputs, working closely with FAS partners.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Deliver high quality desk-based research.
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Manage the project’s critical path and risk register, implementing mitigation plans as required.
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings.
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants.
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation.
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings.
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities.
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities.
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders.
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Write and edit funding applications.
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally.
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts.
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential: Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
Essential: 7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues.
Essential: Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security.
Essential: Familiarity with issues relating to strategic stability and emerging and disruptive technologies is essential.
Essential: Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function.
Essential: Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research.
Essential: Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team.
Essential: Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success.
Essential: Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops.
Essential: Willingness to travel internationally when required.
Essential: Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
Essential: Good personal network in their research area.
Essential: Previous line management experience.
Essential: Education in science/technology is essential.
Desirable: Formal project management qualification.
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats

Business Development Manager
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset – Hybrid working available
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
Somerset Wildlife Trust is excited to announce the search for a confident and strategic Business Development Manager. This role is pivotal in creating, implementing, and driving a robust Business Development Plan that directly aligns with our strategic goals. Our innovative approach is designed to build strong relationships and develop services that will significantly enhance our sustainable income.
The Business Development Manager will lead the transformation of the Trust's Business Development Plan by creating and sustaining long-term unrestricted income and business opportunities.
Responsibility 1: Lead the development of sustainable income by:
- Developing strategic partnerships with investors, corporates, and investors.
- Exploring and delivering commercial opportunities in alignment with the Trust’s priorities.
- Contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Trust by increasing unrestricted income.
- Collaborating with the Trust’s Ecological, Environmental, and Fundraising teams to ensure strong customer relationships and maximising business opportunities and projects.
Responsibility 2: Provide commercial and business leads by:
- Scoping and securing new business opportunities whilst keeping the sales pipeline moving.
- Horizon scanning for new opportunities and commercial income streams.
- Initiating cold outreach to viable prospects through whichever methods are most effective.
- Providing feedback to the Executive Team on success and routes to increased revenue.
- Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions both internally & externally.
- Leading on developing messaging, with the support from the Communications Team, to create marketing materials that facilitates expansion of the Trusts overall sales.
- Ensuring customer issues are always handled efficiently and professionally.
- Utilising the CRM system to maximise visibility of opportunities and corporates connections across the wider organisation
- Analysing market data to support opportunities for business development with existing and potential clients.
Responsibility 3: Monitor and report on income and commercial progress by:
- Preparing budget information, short and long-term forecasts on account growth and development plans.
- Monitoring account performance against budget and implementing action plans to ensure achievement of budget targets.
- Communicating with internal functions within the Trust to ensure all clients are favourably serviced at every stage of the sales process.
- Maintaining internal records and continually suggesting improvements to ensure sustainable growth.
- Utilising reports and information to support effective decision-making and analysis.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- An annual professional institution subscription if applicable
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
- Staff social calendar and events
- The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate
Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2025
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.
No agencies please.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Partnerships Lead to advance the development and management of strategic relationships with companies and corporate foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the impact of Learning through Landscapes by securing income and added value from corporate partners who share our vision for outdoor learning and play.
The role is hybrid and can be based in either our Hampshire or Stirling offices or remote. It will be varied and involve: identifying and approaching prospective partners; developing and presenting compelling proposals; managing long-term corporate relationships; reporting on impact; and supporting volunteering and pro-bono engagement. You’ll also contribute to shaping our Corporate Partnerships Strategy and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise partnership value.
You will need:
- Experience of developing corporate partnerships, ideally in the charity, education, or environmental sectors
- Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate audiences
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of developing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing partnership proposals and impact reports
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how corporate social responsibility aligns with business objectives
- Confidence in networking and representing an organisation at external events
- Experience of planning and delivering partnership activities such as employee volunteering or pro-bono projects
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver high-quality partnership experiences
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations, including the Code of Fundraising Practice
- A commitment to the values and mission of Learning through Landscapes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Fundraising Manager role:
We are seeking a highly organised, creative, and results-driven Event Manager to lead and grow Roundabout’s events portfolio. This is a pivotal role in our fundraising team, taking overall responsibility for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of our events programme to maximise income, engage supporters, and raise awareness of youth homelessness in South Yorkshire.
As Event Manager, you will have ownership of our flagship events — A Night at the Musicals, Sleep Out, and The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival — ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard and achieve ambitious fundraising targets. You will also lead the development of our third-party events calendar, identifying and leveraging opportunities such as the Sheffield 10k, Tough Mudder, and Sky Dives to engage new audiences.
Your role will combine strategic planning with hands-on delivery. You will:
- Create a calendar of events and fundraising opportunities.
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring strong return on investment.
- Lead event logistics, highlight marketing needs, and supporter stewardship strategies.
- Recruit, manage, and motivate event volunteers and fundraisers.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
- Innovate — bringing fresh ideas to grow participation, income, and brand visibility.
This is a fast-paced, varied role that blends office-based planning with being on the ground at events, ensuring every supporter has an exceptional experience. You’ll inspire others through your passion, professionalism, and creativity, making a tangible difference for the young people we support.
Join us to lead unforgettable events, grow our reach, and help end youth homelessness in South Yorkshire.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of Roundabout’s events strategy and portfolio, ensuring all events contribute significantly to income generation, supporter engagement, and brand awareness.
- Set, monitor, and deliver against annual KPIs, budgets, and plans, working closely with the Fundraising Manager to ensure strategic alignment and maximum return on investment.
- Oversee all event planning processes — from initial concept through to research, delivery and evaluation — ensuring detailed work plans, risk assessments, and supplier agreements are in place.
- Evaluate the performance of all events using data and feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation across the portfolio.
- Proactively develop and secure sponsorship and partnership opportunities alongside our Business Development and Partnership Managers, building strong relationships with corporate partners, community groups, and key stakeholders.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for both charity-led and third-party events, ensuring they are motivated, supported, and delivering to a high standard.
- Oversee the supporter journey for all event participants, ensuring exceptional communication, stewardship, and engagement from registration to post-event follow-up.
- Manage event marketing and promotion in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, ensuring targeted campaigns maximise reach, participation, and income.
- Produce accurate and timely reports on event performance, supporter engagement, and income tracking for internal stakeholders and trustees.
- Present and pitch on behalf of Roundabout at networking events, corporate meetings, and public speaking opportunities, inspiring audiences to support our mission and take action.
- Represent Roundabout at networking opportunities, partnership meetings, and external events, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
- Ensure all events are delivered safely, legally, and ethically, in line with Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice, relevant legislation, and Roundabout’s policies.
- Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to be present at key events and activities.
Other Duties:
- Appropriate duties required by the CEO and Fundraising Manager.
- Act in the best interests of Roundabout at all times.
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Charity’s values.
- Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to supporters, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- To participate in training and undertake appropriate learning and development, as identified through appraisal and regular reviews with line manager.
This job description covers the current range of duties and is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Roundabout’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, The Charity reserves the right to change this job description.
The post-holder will be expected to adhere to relevant professional obligations and Codes of Conduct.
Person Specification
- Proven track record of leading and growing income across events or fundraising.
- Strategic and imaginative leader who can turn big-picture ideas into practical, results-driven plans. Demonstrate ability to adapt, show resilience and be flexible
- Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills, paired with a compelling writing style to produce a wide range of content — from grant applications and communication strategies to supporter updates, event timelines, website copy, and promotional materials.
- Experience in using Windows-based software packages such as Excel and CRM Systems with experience of analysing spreadsheets.
- Proven experience in overseeing Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and risk assessments, including developing event strategies, management plans, and related documentation.
- Demonstrable experience delivering exceptional supporter and customer care, including building strong relationships, responding promptly to inquiries, anticipating needs, resolving issues effectively, and ensuring a consistently positive experience that fosters loyalty and engagement.
- Proven project management skills, encompassing the full project lifecycle from planning to delivery, including budgeting, resource allocation, timeline management, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring outcomes to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget.
- Experienced in using fundraising platforms (e.g., JustGiving), including creating fundraising pages, providing guidance and advice, and applying knowledge of charity legislation, the Fundraising Regulator, and current sector trends.
- Extensive experience in public speaking to diverse audiences, effectively presenting and articulating a compelling case for support, tailoring messages to engage different stakeholders, inspire action, and build lasting relationships.
- Hold a full driving licence with business insurance and have access to own transport
Personal Attributes:
- Creative, innovative, and proactive with a positive outlook; resilient and adaptable, able to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills, able to inspire teams, volunteers, and stakeholders to achieve ambitious fundraising goals
- Flexible and committed, willing to work evenings, weekends, and across online or in-person events as required.
- Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage time effectively, and take initiative while contributing to team objectives.
- Professional and confident ambassador for fundraising and the wider organisation, promoting its mission and values in all interactions.
- Approachable and responsive, able to quickly build rapport and strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of engaging and inspiring diverse audiences.
- Passionate about the voluntary sector, knowledgeable about current trends and committed to advancing Roundabout’s vision, values, and objectives.
- Problem-solver and innovator, able to take ownership of challenges and implement sustainable, creative solutions.
- Strategic thinker, able to balance proactive and reactive work, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a dynamic leader ready to shape the future of dementia support in your community?
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re looking for a Local Services Manager who’s not just operationally excellent—but visionary, compassionate, and driven to make a real difference.
This is your opportunity to lead from the front—empowering teams, influencing local systems, and ensuring that people affected by dementia receive the support they need, when they need it most.
This role offers a unique opportunity to join the delivery of a contract that is currently in its implementation and development phase. You’ll play a key role in shaping how services are delivered, contributing to the design, refinement, and continuous improvement of systems and processes. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy building from the ground up, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
As a Local Services Manager, you will be home based, with a requirement of having visibility across the Essex & Hertfordshire area. Leading and inspiring geographically dispersed teams, whilst working as part of a wider Area Management Team, to deliver these fantastic services.
Interviews will take place on the 10th and 11th September
What You’ll Lead
- Strategic Delivery: Turn national strategy into local action, ensuring services are impactful, inclusive, and responsive.
- Team Empowerment: Inspire and develop high-performing teams of staff and volunteers, fostering autonomy and innovation.
- System Influence: Build powerful partnerships with commissioners, health and care leaders, and community organisations.
- Service Excellence: Ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all local services.
- Equity & Inclusion: Champion diversity and ensure services reach underserved communities.
What You Bring
- Proven leadership in health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
- Strong understanding of commissioning, governance, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- A passion for equity, inclusion, and lived experience leadership.
- A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
Your work will primarily be as an operational leader, managing our dementia support services which includes busy group services delivery.
You will have a great opportunity to build relationships and engage external stakeholders, including working closely with Local Authorities and Health colleagues and Commissioners within an Integrated Care System setting.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
Your role is to manage a range of Central Services for the Eikon Charity and to be a familiar constant presence in the Eikon offices. Central Services includes IT, Data Compliance, Health and Safety, Facilities. Facilities includes the site at Fullbrook and the associated site maintenance of the cabins and the garden. In addition to this you will line manage the reception function on site. A portion of the role will be managing outsourced providers who are accountable to support the specialist nature of these services. These outsource providers include Health and Safety (Croner) IT (ramsac) Data Protection (Satswana). You will also support the service data management work, this involves monthly reporting and service data provision, in accordance with the reporting calendar.
Responsibilities
IT Management
- Manage the operational IT delivery via Eikon’s IT partner (ramsac)
- Manage the continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure
- Oversee and direct the work and tasks of the data officer (IT support)
- Attend quarterly management meetings with outsourced IT provider including technical IT consultant visits
- Oversee Help Desk approvals
- Review monthly total IT estate in partnership with ramsac and Data Officer
- IT hardware, software and comms:
- Manage the relationship with repair partner (one touch) and disposal partner (CPR)
- Manage the procurement processes for hardware, the installation and allocation of hardware (e.g. printers, AV equipment, laptop, mobile devices, wifi infrastructure etc.) with the support of the Data Officer
- Manage the communications licenses with our comms partner (DRC)
- Oversee the MS license estate and allocation of MS software and our third party applications
- Contribute to planning and assist with the delivery of the IT roadmap
Data Protection and Management
- Manage data compliance in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations (GDPR), with support from the fractional data protection provider, Satswana
- Manage the relationship with Satswana (outsourced Data Protection Officer)
- Ensure Data Protection Impact Assessments are in place across the organisation
- Recording and reporting of routine data breaches, escalating if significant breach has occurred
Data Reporting (Services)
- Support with the provision of data to help monitor and evaluate all services in line with ambitions
- Collaborate with line manage on bespoke data requests
- Support the organisation in ensuring data integrity of reports
- Manage the monthly reporting templates (Mindworks outputs, Data Protection Impact Assessments, Internal outputs and Internal outcomes)
- Manage the quarterly reporting templates (Mindworks outcomes, Innovations Grant, Youth Support Practitioners end of term reporting, Fundraising Strategic reports, data for exec report and data for bespoke reporting requests)
- Responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the Data Protection Policy
Fire, Health and Safety
- Responsible for fire, health and safety management and standards across the whole organisation, supported by a specialist organisation (Croner)
- Responsible for managing the Health and Safety relationships with the outsourced provider (Croner)
- Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Fire, Health and Safety Policy
- Ensuring Fire Health and safety procedures in place for the Fullbrook site
- Monitoring and where possible ensure the organisation is implementing the relevant policies, procedures and associated forms across the organisation for Fire, Health and Safety
- Raising Fire, Health and Safety risks and working collaboratively with Leadership to put in place measures to mitigate against them
Facilities
- Manage the facilities at Fullbrook, including the provision of reception roles and responsibilities, office and garden maintenance and support to onsite teams, interior and exterior décor – including noticeboards
- This includes line management of your team and dotted line supervision for garden club volunteers for garden maintenance; this includes managing the relationship with the gardening contractor
- Overseeing annual compliance checks. e.g Pat Testing; Smoke alarms; air conditioning units
- Managing the relationship with the outsourced cleaning contractor (Minster Cleaning Services)
- Responsible for reception cover. From time to time it may be necessary for you to support in filling gaps in reception cover. i.e. sickness/holidays/absence
- In collaboration with colleagues continuously improve the facilities space, always focusing on the service users and underpinned by a strong ethos of equality diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding
- Responsible for coordinating scheduled and unscheduled site maintenance
- Review, with oversight from appointed Trustee, our organisational insurance; ensure it is fit for purpose, renewed in a timely manner and manage the relationship with our Brookers WRS
Helping young people feel safe, heard and supported





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
We are recruiting for an Events Fundraising Manager within the Third Party and Organise Your Own (OYO) team. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.
This is an amazing opportunity to join our sector leading Third Party & Organise Your Own (OYO) team in a key managerial position. As Events Fundraising Manager, you’ll guide and inspire a talented and motivated team to deliver some of the UK’s most exciting fundraising events, contributing towards an ambitious £12M income target for 2025/26.
From strategic planning to on-the-day delivery, you’ll lead and project manage some of our highest value third party event programmes, including London Marathon and the Great Run Series. You’ll bring together internal stakeholder groups to maximise opportunities for recruitment, supporter engagement and income generation. Working closely with our Events Marketing, Media, Press & Celebrity and Participant Experience teams, you’ll take a test and learn approach to innovate marketing campaigns, refine supporter journeys, and build exceptional relationships with event organisers and suppliers.
Managing four direct reports, each with their own event portfolio, you’ll build and role model a culture of excellence in supporter experience, marketing delivery, and partnership management, ensuring every event makes a lasting impact. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you can use creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking to make a real difference for people affected by dementia.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 3rd September via MS Teams.
About you
Joining us, you’ll be a target driven leader with proven experience in events fundraising, project management, and managing high-performing teams. You’ll be skilled in budget and financial management, with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets while quickly adapting to event performance and external factors.
As a confident and collaborative communicator, you’ll build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, bringing exceptional influencing and negotiating skills to nurture excellent event partnerships. As an experienced project manager, you’ll bring people together, spot opportunities, streamline processes, and drive efficiencies that maximise income.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing creativity with data driven insight, and you’ll lead by example, motivating those around you to deliver innovative marketing and stewardship strategies. Above all, you’ll share our determination, compassion, and commitment to delivering the very best experience for every supporter while raising vital funds for people affected by dementia.
What you’ll focus on:
- Project managing our official charity partnership with the AJ Bell Great Run series in 2026 and 2027.
- Project managing our internal stakeholder working group for London Marathon.
- Line managing 3 Events Fundraising Officers and 1 Events Fundraising Coordinator.
- Contributing to monthly management accounts, rolling reforecast and high-level budgeting for 26/27.
- Supporting on the day delivery of our Third Party and Bespoke Events throughout the year.
- Collaborating with teams, stakeholders and suppliers effectively.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
ID: 1543 Assistant Director Services and Innovation
Service: Gloucestershire Hub (and surrounding areas) Central Region
Salary: Grade 5 Point 39 – 46: £47,264 - £54,728 FTE per annum (£28,358.40 - £32,836.80 per annum, pro rata)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home based with travel to various locations in Gloucestershire and surrounds (the post holder is also expected to regularly spend time at our delivery sites within Stroud and the Cotswold’s).
Hours: 3 days – part time (22.2 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details
Contract: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to provide high-level leadership across Family Action’s services in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas, ensuring the safe, high-quality, and financially sustainable delivery of children, youth, and family services.
You will bring significant experience in managing services for children, young people, and families with complex needs. You will have a strong track record of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, while driving continuous improvement and service excellence.
As a system leader and convenor, you will build and maintain strategic relationships across local authorities, health, and the voluntary and community sector. You will play a key role in driving Family Hub transformation, promoting innovation, and contributing to the ongoing growth and strategic development of Family Action’s work in the region.
Family Action are forward looking, ambitious and have a commitment to continuous improvement and development. We are a people-focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do, and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the necessary skills we want we look forward to hearing from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership, Performance and Strategic Delivery
· Lead strategic partnerships
· oversee service performance and safeguarding, and drive innovation across Family Hubs and related services.
Line Management
· Manage recruitment, development, and performance of staff, supporting a high-performing and learning-focused culture.
Financial Responsibility
· Oversee budgets, manage financial risks, and contribute to sustainable service development.
Internal/External Relationships
· Represent Family Action externally and build strong partnerships to support integrated service delivery.
Quality Assurance
· Ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant services through effective monitoring and continuous improvement.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Proven experience leading services for children, young people, and families with complex needs.
· Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and cross-sector partnership working.
· Ability to manage teams, budgets, and service performance to a high standard.
· Knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of structural disadvantage.
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews - week commencing 15th September and 22nd September - dates to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Gabriel Hall (full email address in advert document)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
For this vacancy, we are also applying positive action to improve the representation of people of colour in senior operational management roles at Family Action. As such, the guaranteed interview scheme is extended to applicants of colour who meet the minimum criteria.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




Job Title: Communications and Campaigns Manager
Reporting to – Chief Executive
This is a permanent full-time role, home based with regular UK wide travel
Salary - £29,000 - £32,000 dependant on experience
Closing Date – midnight 5th September 2025
The Role
This is a key role supporting the NFF team to amplify the experience of flooded people and the work of the National Flood Forum. We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Communications & Campaigns Manager to join our team. The successful applicant will develop and deliver national campaigns, ensure our messages reach the right audiences and manage activity across multiple platforms. The vision and creativity to tell powerful stories about flooding and its devastating impact on individuals, communities and economies is essential, as is the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders with tact, sensitivity and authority.
Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Storytelling
· Translating community activity and project work into compelling stories and campaigns that amplify the voices of those affected by flooding.
· Contributing creative ideas to increase awareness of an organisation’s work and impact.
· Tailoring messaging to diverse audiences including policymakers, partners, media, and communities.
Campaigns & Public Engagement
· Developing and delivering successful multi-channel communications campaigns Evaluating campaign and communications effectiveness and reach
· Organising, planning and supporting online and in person events.
Content Creation & Digital Media
· Creating engaging digital and written content, including newsletters, blogs, website content, case studies, and social media posts.
· Supporting the development of the NFF’s website
· Driving integrated campaign work aligning digital, press, and stakeholder communications.
· Identifying and exploiting external opportunities to promote the NFF and its important work.
· Creating a bank of case studies to highlight the issues flooded people face.
Media & External Relations
· Cultivating productive relationships with the media and creating compelling media materials including press releases and case studies
· Building strong relationships with community flood groups to support them to share their stories in the media.
· Monitoring media coverage and leveraging media opportunities aligned with NFF’s mission.
Internal Communications & Capacity Building
· Production of our internal communications and supporting staff with templates, messaging guidance, and digital tools.
· Production and distribution of our internal newsletter, gathering updates and impact stories from teams and regional staff.
· Supporting staff and volunteers with communications training and briefings to build confidence and skills.
Knowledge Management & Brand Consistency
· Keeping internal communication and campaign assets up to date.
· Using insights from staff and communities to improve communication tools and templates.
· Working to ensure consistent branding and accessibility across all channels.
Skills & Knowledge
- Communication: Proven ability to write effectively for diverse audiences, including media, online platforms, political stakeholders, and internal teams. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Strategy: A track record of developing and delivering highly effective communications strategy and leading proactive and reactive engagement across a range of issues
- Storytelling: Outstanding storytelling skills that vividly bring to life the lived experiences.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing skills and a track record of building strong and productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Empathy: Strong ability to empathise with individuals and communities impacted by flooding.
- Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of operating at a senior leadership level.
- Collaboration: A collaborative team player with a solution-focused approach.
- Experience: Relevant degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in the field.
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
· Raising the NFF profile: Ensuring the work of the NFF and the experience of flooded people is amplified.
· Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
· Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and External Affairs Manager
Location: Any CHAS site - hybrid with base in Edinburgh, Stepps (Glasgow), Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross
Salary Band: £45,900 - £51,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 05/09/2025 23:59
Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for policy and public affairs? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Scotland?
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Affairs Manager to lead our national profile, strengthen our reputation, and drive forward our mission as leaders in children’s palliative care.
Purpose: You will play a pivotal role in strengthening CHAS’ national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children's palliative care. You will be responsible for managing all external affairs, with a focus on strategic communications aligned with CHAS’ mission and objectives. You will also oversee crisis communications, ensuring the organisation responds effectively and maintains public trust in challenging situations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in all of the following areas:
- Policy development and influencing at devolved and national government level.
- Public affairs and stakeholder management
- Managing strategic partnerships
- Corporate communications
- Line management
- Crisis Communications management
You’ll also hold a driving licence and have access to transport.
It would be great in addition to the skills and experience above if you demonstrated your experience in the following areas:
- Expert advice to senior colleagues
- Horizon scanning
- Media relations
- Project management
About CHAS
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times offering unwavering care to children and families in the face of death. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying. We know decisions from government, local councils and NHS boards have significant impact on the families we support and our policy and external affairs delivery is focused on ensuring CHAS offers its voice and influence where it is needed most.
The Policy and External Affairs Manager is a key role in the Marketing and Communications team and reports into the Head of Marketing and Communications. This team manages marketing, fundraising communications, external affairs, policy development, public affairs and internal communications. CHAS Marketing and communications team sits within the Income Generation and Engagement directorate led by the director of Income Generation and Engagement.
This pivotal role will support CHAS to strengthen our national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children's palliative care. Working across the charity this role is responsible for managing policy, public affairs, external affairs and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders including support for crisis management.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you
- Development Opportunities: exposure to professional development.
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further Information and How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Click apply and you will be taken to our website where you can answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Emma Whitfield, Head of Marketing and Communications at Emma Whitfield.
Further information about the role and benefits of working for CHAS can be found in the attached documents.
Provision Interview date 16 September
This role will require travel across our sites in Scotland, not all of which are accessible by public transport therefore a full driving licence and access to a car, or an equivalent means of travel, would be required.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)