Strategy and change manager jobs
About the role
This hands-on leadership role combines operational excellence with strong interpersonal skills. Reporting to the Director of Design and Technology, you'll manage a team of Project Managers whilst working closely with senior leadership to oversee project delivery, financial planning, organisational systems and growth.
You'll implement best practices for data management, risk management, and compliance in a collaborative way that supports our mission-driven work.
About us
Act Build Change is a transformative organising school that makes community organising and collective care methods accessible to everyone who wants to end injustice.
Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland, working with those with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives, those living in poverty and the intersections across those identities.
Our work includes delivering training and resources, supporting communities to navigate difference and change, and providing coaching for organisers and movement leaders.
Key responsibilities
Project management
Oversee project delivery across our organisation, ensuring quality and efficiency:
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Develop frameworks for project tracking and reporting.
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Manage and develop a team of project managers, providing resources and support.
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Monitor budgets and timelines across internal and external projects.
Financial management
Ensure financial sustainability and responsible resource management:
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Support financial planning and reporting with our board and senior leadership team.
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Oversee invoices, expenses and budget adherence.
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Assess financial risks and manage potential challenges.
Systems and processes
Build and maintain operational infrastructure that enables our effectiveness:
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Develop strategies, policies and procedures with our senior leadership team.
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Maintain and oversee our systems for efficient project tracking.
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Ensure agreed standards are met across our team and resolve operational issues.
Organisational growth
Drive strategic growth and development:
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Develop business strategies for growth across products, services and recruitment.
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Analyse our data to support strategic goals and tracking.
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Support our recruitment efforts and staff policy development.
What we’re looking for
Essential experience and skills
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Proven operations leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects.
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Strong project management and delivery track record across multiple initiatives.
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Financial management expertise including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
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Experience with recruitment, performance management, and policy development.
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Experience with data management, reporting, and operational systems.
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Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies and processes quickly.
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Excellent communication skills, including ability to navigate difficult conversations professionally.
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High attention to detail and meticulous approach to operational standards.
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Ability to work remotely and manage diverse responsibilities with autonomy.
What we’d love to see
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Experience across different organisation types and sizes.
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Flexibility to work with different methodologies and systems.
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Risk management and compliance background.
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Comfortable representing the organisation to external stakeholders.
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Track record of implementing operational improvements and efficiencies.
Personal qualities
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You approach challenges with patience and understanding, able to communicate directly when needed whilst maintaining positive relationships.
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You're confident in your expertise but remain open to different perspectives and collaborative problem-solving.
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You take personal accountability seriously and help build a culture where others take ownership of their work.
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You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and building positive relationships across the organisation.
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You're aligned with our mission and values and are motivated by creating positive social change.
What we offer
Salary and benefits
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£49,500-£62,000 salary, depending on experience.
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Permanent contract with option for 4 or 5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
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Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
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Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
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Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
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Access to office space in London when needed.
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Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
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Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
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Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
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Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
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Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
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Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
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Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
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Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
How to apply
Please note: this role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
What to send
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Your CV (max. two pages).
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A supporting statement answering the questions below (max. two pages).
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Both documents as PDFs attached to your email.
Questions to address
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Describe a time you led operational improvements in a complex organisation. What was your approach and what were the results?
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How would you approach building operational systems for an organisation that values collaboration and accessibility?
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What attracts you to this role at Act Build Change specifically?
Next steps
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Submit your application by Fri 11 Jul 2025.
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First round interviews will begin from the week of 28 Jul 2025.
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The role will start from Oct/Nov 2025.
We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Manager
Ref: REQ000900
£43,851 - £48,851 per annum, dependent on experience
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
Job description
Are you passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Do you want to be part of WWF-UK's journey in creating a truly inclusive workplace and shaping the way we engage with people of all backgrounds help save our planet and help nature thrive?
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Diversity Equity & Inclusion Manager to join our People & Culture team and help deliver our Vision to create an inclusive, safe, and empowering environment, so that our people and our culture thrives, individually and collectively, to bring our world back to life.
As Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Manager, you will work closely with our Head of DE&I, as well as collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our DE&I Strategy. You will engage with senior leaders, managers, and colleagues across the organisation to provide practical support for successfully implementing and delivering the DE&I strategy that will drive the cultural change we need to be recognised as a diverse and inclusive organisation. We will look to you to identify creative and innovative solutions to drive the DE&I agenda and build engagement. You will use your expertise to champion and share learning to empower and increase knowledge, capabilities and confidence across the organisation to embed DE&I in service delivery and business as usual activities too. You will also your knowledge to implement and deliver initiatives and projects with a specialist focus on DE&I impact and resolve complex issues as a trusted DE&I advisor on inclusion issues and queries across service areas.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Substantial experience of DE&I work, degree (or similar level of qualification/accreditation), ideally in equality and diversity, human rights, or human resources.
· Sound understanding of UK equality legislation, including specific aspects relating to Scotland and Wales.
· In depth knowledge of DE&I issues across the UK
· Experience delivering on DE&I projects, initiatives, and programmes in a complex organisation.
· High level expertise in Equality Impact Assessment training, completion, evaluation and action.
· A background of supporting and empowering DE&I Champions and working with staff groups/networks.
· Knowledge in developing DE&I objectives or plans for departments and/or organisations.
· Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
· Effective project manager.
· Interviews: We anticipate first stage interviews to take place w/c 21st July. Should there be any delays, we will keep you informed.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary banding for this role is £43,851 - £48,851, depending on experience. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date: 22/06/2025
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
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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!
Position title:
Social Media Manager (MAT COVER)
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
(Hybrid options considered)
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
(Part-Time and Job Share options available)
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified
· Start: ASAP thereafter (by 1st November 2025)
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams or Zoom) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom prior to submitting your Application.
About Us:
Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.
Role Overview:
The Social Media Manager will lead our social media strategy to drive engagement through all social channels. From post planning, scheduling and creating content to reporting and optimising our content across both organic social media as well as paid social.
Main Responsibilities:
· Responsible for creating and delivery our social media strategy across all existing and new social media platforms.
· Responsible for the planning, creating, scheduling and reporting of all organic social media content across existing as well as new social media channels.
· Responsible for the planning, creating, reporting and optimising all paid social media content across all existing as well as new social media channels.
· Responsible for a paid social budget, including reporting on spend and ROI on a weekly and monthly basis.
· Perform social media audits to further optimise channels.
· Report on social listening amongst our core base and issues.
· Manage requests from across the organisation including the development of a social media briefing process for continued cross-org support.
· Engage with key followers including some influencers across our social accounts.
· Report on all relevant social metrics including engagement, follower count, impressions and reach.
Essential:
· Right to work in the UK
· DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
· Declaration of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest (ie any relationship or affiliation with individuals currently employed by or associated with the organisation)
· Experience in an agile fundraising environment where priorities can change without warning.
· Test and learn mindset to deliver the best performing social posts.
· Data driven to optimise performance across channels.
· Experience in Meta, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok.
· Stays up to date with social media trends including new social channels.
· Good organisational and time management skills.
· Strong copywriting skills including the ability to story-tell.
· Creative thinker to do things differently.
· Strong communicator and able to work collaboratively.
· Experience in content creation including graphics and video creation skills.
Desirable:
· Knowledge of fundraising, preferably in an Islamic charity.
· Experience with task management software.
· A basic understanding of Islamic values and Muslim practices.
· An awareness of Health and Safety values.
· Full licence and access to a car to drive to meet with community leaders, partners potential event venues and collaborators.
· Multilingual Skills
Deadline for applications is 28th June 2025 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
Familiarise yourself with MS Teams or Zoom Meetings prior to submitting your application, ensuring your application is received by no later than the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
VCFSE Capacity Building Manager
About us
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centered, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.
About the role
Are you passionate about enabling the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk to thrive and support the local community? Do you enjoy engaging, motivating and influencing people?
If so we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and energetic individual to join our management team at CAS.
In this role we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic manager to support, develop and manage a talented team which delivers high-quality person-centered services to VCFSE organisations.
As the Capacity Building Manager your responsibilities will include;
- Leading the development and alignment of the VCFSE Organisational Development services team to achieve its KPIs.
- Working with Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development to grow existing services and explore new opportunities and income growth for service development.
- Write funding applications and proposals to secure resources for new and existing services.
- Manage and create budgets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and financial control.
- Drive business strategy to meet organisational targets and standards.
- Provide effective and inclusive leadership to the VCFSE Organisational Development services team which focuses on best practices and quality outcomes.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, commissioners, funders, and voluntary sector organisations.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of managing staff, strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and a flexible and self-motivated approach. You should also have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills as there will often be the need to manage a busy and varied workload. Regular travel around the county is required for this role therefore candidates will need a driving license.
If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please visit our website.
We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.
What we offer
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:
- Blended working where role allows
- Flexible working options to support work/life balance
- 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
- Up to 4% matched pension contribution
- 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
- Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Continued Professional Development for job related development
- Family Friendly policies and practices
- Tailored induction
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 18th June 2025
Interviews will take place the weeks commencing 23rd & 30th June 2025
Community Action Suffolk’s mission is to strengthen and champion community action in Suffolk by supporting the VCFSE sector

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We are looking for a Grants Management Lead who will manage part of ClientEarth’s existing grants portfolio and provide strategic direction within the team and across departments to ensure successful grant management delivery and fundraising.
Meet your Manager
In this role, you will be managed by Jamil De Dominicis. Jamil joined ClientEarth in 2019 and is based in London. As Global Head of Grants, he leads the Grants Management team and oversees ClientEarth’s grants income from trusts, foundations and other statutory and institutional funders. Prior to joining ClientEarth, Jamil worked in various policy, research and grant management roles at the international affairs think tank Chatham House and the National Foundation for Youth Music.
Main Duties
- Manage existing relationships with major foundations and other institutional funders to ensure that funders are aware of project performance and receive regular updates in compliance with grants agreements
- Oversee relationships with senior stakeholders from current and new donors; act as a key facilitator and steward of relationships between funder staff and key programme contacts
- Support on developing and executing the Grants Team Annual Plans and strategy
- Oversee the development and production of well researched and comprehensive proposals and reports to existing donors that meet funding priorities and requirements within the submission deadline, in coordination with programme staff
- Line manage their team effectively by ensuring the Managers and Officers have support and are empowered to lead on their funding portfolios
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Significant grant management and contract oversight experience with complex funders (essential).
- Significant experience in budget and financial management for large portfolios of funders (essential)
- Good knowledge of foundation, institutional, and statutory income streams and financial processes (essential)
- Experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation, grant making trust or legal environment (essential)
- Experience in line/team management (essential);
- Ability to represent ClientEarth externally to high value funders and other senior stakeholders
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.



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Job Purpose
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for strategic and operational oversight of the effective delivery of the Creating Community Connections Pilot, ensuring the successful delivery of the pilot project, balancing the demands of supporting the various partnerships between funders, providers, and stakeholders to collectively deliver the required impact and ensure contract compliance.
Creating Community Connections is a three-year Domestic Abuse (DA) pilot Project, funded by HMPPS. The project is led by a partnership of women’s centre providers - Women in Prison, Anawim, Together Women, and Nelson Trust and aims to connect women in prisons with vital specialist community support services across the country, especially women's centres and organisations providing support around DA. By connecting prisons and women in custody to a network of local women’s services, we hope to aid resettlement and support engagement with holistic support to meet women’s needs, address root causes of offending, improve outcomes on release and intercept cycles of trauma, disadvantage, and abuse, with a particular focus on DA services. The project will ultimately support women who have experienced domestic abuse and work with them so that their experiences do not negatively influence their opportunity of successful resettlement back into the community.
Key Responsibility Areas
- To lead and take accountability for the delivery of the Creating Community Connections (CCC) project.
- To actively engage with funders, stakeholders, delivery partners and the internal team(s), to build a solid understanding of the CCC Project.
- Provide effective leadership to direct reports, fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- To have oversight on a cross-organisational basis of leading practice in project management methodologies, tools and techniques advising teams and colleagues on suitable approaches to ensure the effective delivery of a range of diverse projects and programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
To lead the operational delivery of Women in Prison’s services across Wandsworth, Sutton and Merton, including the management of the Wandsworth Hub and line management of two Advocates. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support for women affected by the criminal justice system and will also support the development and integration of a new South London-based project focused on women who have had children removed or are at risk of child removal.ma
Key Responsibility Area
- Lead operational delivery of the South London Women’s Hubs, ensuring trauma-informed, high-quality support for women affected by the criminal justice system.
- Provide strong leadership to staff teams, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion and accountability
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance through effective systems, data oversight and reporting
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key agencies to enhance support pathways and systemic impact
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Fundraising Officer at Solace Women's Aid.
We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team working alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.
We are seeking forward thinking, creative and motivated individuals who can manage both community and challenge events as well as wider fundraising support.
This is an important time for Solace and this role will contribute to achieve sustainable growth to support our work to end violence against woman and girls.
Most importantly, the team aims to develop new responses to the changing ways in which women experience violence against them. The team is seeking to generate £2m+ net new income in the year ahead.
About the Role
We are looking for a hardworking, passionate Fundraising Officer to join our team delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. Be part of a dynamic, exciting team as we expand our fundraising capacity and explore new areas of income generation, raising vital funds for our life-saving services.
Working closely with the Fundraising Managers this role will be vital in achieving our fundraising strategy and income targets. You will focus on individual giving, challenge events, community fundraising and digital campaigns as well as supporting the team in other fundraising areas. This will be a varied role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.
You will contribute to the overall objectives of the Business Development Team, especially the Fundraising Team, with the aim of building relationships and partnerships, raising profile and funds, and working cohesively with the team.
About You
- Proven experience in delivering community fundraising and challenge event initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences in a range of formats.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in IT, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM databases. Experience with Salesforce and creative design tools such Canva is desirable.
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity, and inclusion - particularly within the context of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector.
- Committed to continuous learning, professional development, and self-improvement.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, using initiative and sound judgment.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
Some of the things that we are looking for in our Finance Manager:
- Development and adaptation of standard accounting systems, processes and practices.
- Experience of providing financial management services to internal stakeholders including preparation and presentation of reports.
- Proven budget management experience with the ability to undertake financial analysis, forecasting and the preparation of year-end financial statements.
- Proven experience of preparing and monitoring business plans, including detailed cash flow/income/expenditure forecasts.
- Proven experience of operating computerised financial and accounting systems and reports (particularly Quickbooks Online).
- Substantial proven experience in financial management.
- Understanding and experience of operating a payroll system.
- Current CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Finance Manager:
- Preparing regular management accounts and financial performance reports, including any additional analysis as required.
- Providing financial reports and support to colleagues at EG, including regular meetings, sharing of budgets, and financial performance against budget.
- Preparing financial and cash flow forecasts in conjunction with colleagues to inform EG strategy, discussing risks and implications with the CEO.
- Preparing the annual budget in conjunction with colleagues and present these with the CEO to the Finance Committee and Board for approval.
- Supporting the CEO in presenting the financial position to the Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders.
- Preparing year-end accounts that meet statutory reporting obligations.
- Managing the external audit process and being the primary contact with external auditors to resolve their queries.
- Maintaining records of designated and restricted reserves and working with colleagues to ensure these funds are regularly reconciled and status of funds balances is reported to the relevant committees.
So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice, have in-depth understanding of financial processes and have a positive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.
Emmaus Greenwich supports people to move on from homelessness




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Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is a registered charity in the UK. Our focus and expertise is in providing evidence-based psychological treatment and support to victims of collective violence around the world. As well as providing treatment for victims directly, we work with organisations and communities to manage, mitigate and prevent trauma.
This is a highly rewarding role and an exciting opportunity to join and lead our small, yet experienced and impactful team. The role offers the platform to work creatively and flexibly internationally, network with fantastic organisations and help to influence, shape and sustain TTI’s strategy and activities in this pivotal time in the organisation’s development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Areas of Responsibility
Clinical strategy and plans for growth
Have responsibility for the strategic development of TTI’s clinical team, clinical delivery and clinical outcomes, to meet TTI’s ambitious and transformational Strategy 2025-2030.
Provide clinical leadership to the development of TTI’s strategic vision and annual delivery planning, models of service delivery, standards and clinical governance.
Support and enable partners, service users and especially those with lived experience to inform TTI’s clinical service design, delivery and evaluation and to engage in communications and research activities in a way that is psychologically safe and follows principles of trauma-informed practice.
Manage TTI’s clinical capacity and skills, and oversee the growth and development of the team, including recruiting, supervising and managing workload/ assignment of internal staff, associates and external multi-disciplinary team to ensure the organisation’s ability to meet service demand.
Develop and implement strategies to actively promote diversity in the clinical team and champion culturally sensitive approaches to trauma treatment through research, partnerships and new projects.
Liaise directly and regularly with TTI’s Trustee with responsibility for clinical oversight, and provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees to support strategic decision-making and risk oversight.
Oversee the smooth running and effectiveness of specialist clinical advisory groups (clinical advisory groups, research advisory groups and project advisory groups) for TTI that meet the strategic requirements of the organisation and build the evidence base, engage experts and build the reputation and scope of TTI’s work with professionals, networks and sectors in the UK and internationally.
Take a lead in developing clinical research opportunities, identify opportunities to develop Quality Improvement Projects and disseminate learning internally and externally in collaboration with the communications team.
Build relationships with Clinical Leads in organisations with shared aims, to build TTI’s relationships and opportunities for partnership and project working.
Lead the design of internal wellbeing policies and activities and embed trauma-informed knowledge and skills across the organisation, including with clinical and non-clinical staff and trustees.
Delivery of Clinical Services
Drive TTI’s clinical delivery, in line with TTI’s overarching strategic objectives, including setting long-term and annual objectives and KPIs, within the context of clinical evidence- based best practice, trauma informed principles, participation of those with lived experience and budgetary, donor and risk-management requirements.
Oversee the development and implementation of TTI’s clinical treatment pathways for survivors of torture, trafficking, slavery and violent conflict or those affected by vicarious trauma or burnout through their work in human rights, including:
- up to date and evidence based clinical pathways for the main clinical presentations we see at TTI
- robust assessment, formulation, treatment and ending processes
- robust partnership agreements with organisations referring people to TTI for clinical treatment.
Develop and refine TTI’s clinical services in response to community needs and local/global events, in line with TTI’s strategy, including for working in international communities affected by violent conflict.
Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload.
Deliver services to TTI’s organisational clients, (including organisational reviews, trauma training, 1:1 professional consultations, critical incident support), especially to pilot, test and quality control these aspects of TTI’s delivery.
Support gaps in clinical team capacity as required to ensure smooth running of delivery and excellence of service to our individual and organisational clients.
Support internal processes led by the fundraising team to design new projects and develop grant applications in order to grow the reach and impact of TTI’s work.
Support the development of international projects and partnerships and oversee the safe delivery of international work, whether in person or online, in collaboration with the Projects and Partnerships Lead.
Attend conferences and networks of psychologists in order to learn and embed TTI’s clinical reputation and access to learning and dissemination.
Quality Assurance and Evaluation
Deliver an evidence-based and continuous evaluation culture and promote internal reflection and learning.
Maintain and further develop a robust framework for quality assurance and evaluation of TTI’s clinical activities, including engagement of clients, service users and those with lived experience.
Oversee the consistent use of evidence based clinical measures and ensure robust processes to monitor, evaluate, learn and report on the quality and impact of TTI’s clinical activities and outcomes.
Support the transition of TTI’s clinical team and associates onto client management software, with a focus on good data, confidentiality and consistency of adoption.
Ensure that all systems and processes for storing, managing and reporting on clinical/client data provide robust confidentiality, security and meet TTI’s policies and legal frameworks including Data Protection Act 1998, Caldicott principles.
Provide regular, timely and accurate data on TTI’s clinical activities and outcomes, to contribute to reports for donors, communications campaigns and annual impact reports and as required throughout the calendar year.
Provide quarterly performance reports to the CEO and Clinical Trustee on clinical performance, based on clinical data and input from the clinical team and attend Board meetings as requested to report on clinical delivery.
Oversee TTI’s processes for gathering and responding to feedback from clients and service users, and manage formal and informal complaints relating to the delivery of clinical delivery with the CEO.
Clinical Risk and Safeguarding
Hold delegated authority from the Board for TTI’s clinical risk management, including engagement in TTI’s Risk-Management Sub-Committee, driving implementation of risk-management and mitigation actions relating to clinical delivery and leading TTI’s monthly internal QSP meetings.
Feed into internal annual policy review processes, as they relate to clinical delivery, risk management and compliance with clinical duties and trauma-informed practice.
Be the Safeguarding Lead for TTI, escalating to the Senior Safeguarding Leads as required and ensure processes are in place to meet TTI’s Safeguarding Policy and procedures within the clinical team and associates.
People Management
Line manage and supervise senior clinical staff and provide support in their duties to manage and supervise their direct reports.
Notice and respond appropriately to any performance management issues.
Organise CPD opportunities for internal staff and associates. Oversee the Head of Treatment Services in delivering peer support for internal staff and associates. Update staff of any relevant changes in professional guidance.
Support the wellbeing of the clinical team and embed a culture of self-care, trauma-informed practice and delivery excellence.
Take up monthly external supervision provided by TTI.
Identify skills gaps and strategies to fill these across the clinical function, within budgetary constraints and maximising access to and sharing of internal knowledge and expertise.
Maintain up to date knowledge of requirements, guidelines and best practice from clinical governing bodies.
General
Provide clinical input into communications materials and content in line with TTI’s Communications Strategy as required by the communications and marketing teams.
Compliance with organisational policies and practices, and attendance at mandatory training.
Any other appropriate duties as required by the organisation.
Personal Specification
Essential Criteria
● HCPC registered psychologist who has completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in counselling or clinical psychology.
● Minimum 5 years post registration experience working within mental health services.
● Managerial and leadership experience
● Clinical experience across the life span of individuals
● Up to date knowledge and experience of working with clients with PTSD, complex PTSD, survivors of human rights abuses, such as torture, and/or war related trauma and/or asylum seekers.
● Training in at least two UK NICE guidelines evidence based treatment for PTSD.
● Significant experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of settings (could include one or more of NHS, voluntary sector, international humanitarian, community-based, inpatient, field hospital, disaster response etc).
● Experience of developing and delivering training online and in person.
● Knowledge of risk management, safeguarding
● An understanding of the complexities of experience of those surviving torture, trafficking and slavery, persecution and violent conflict
● Understanding of workforce exposure to trauma or traumatic material and experience in staff support
● Evidence of post qualification development
● Training and supervisory experience
● Project management experience
● Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead an online team and promote safe remote working
● A degree of financial awareness with an appreciation of the need to balance the provision of quality care against a budget
● Knowledge of appropriate standards and external regulatory bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission.
Desirable Criteria
● Experience of crisis response work
● Knowledge of languages or cultures of those we seek to support
● Lived experience of the issues reflected in TTI’s mission and aims
● Working knowledge of relevant Mental Health, Asylum, Employment and Health & Safety Legislation (e.g. Human Rights Act 1998, Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Incapacity Act 2005)
● Experience of working in the charity sector or international development sector in the UK or internationally
● Experience in facilitating critical incident response sessions and reflective practice
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsyc)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
● 33 days annual leave, pro rata to reflect contractual hours (including bank holidays and 3 mandatory days over the Christmas period)
● 3% Employer Pension contribution
● Commitment to staff wellbeing as a trauma informed organisation
● Commitment to personal and professional development
● Flexible working to fit your personal circumstances
● Opportunity to lead the organisation’s clinical development and make your mark as the organisation grows
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
62,000 children and young people are bereaved of a parent or sibling every year in the year UK. The charity was the first organisation in the UK to provide specialist support to grieving children and while much has changed since their founding in 1992, their desire to make difference to as many children and young people’s lives as they can remains undimmed. They now seek an interim Supporter Retention Manager and Prospectus is proud to lead the search.
£40,000 (£66,666 FTE)
6-month contract and part time – 3 days a week
Homebased
The organisation fundraising is undergoing transformational change, and this role will be key to supporting and retaining donors by improving processes and systems. The postholder will lead on innovation, stewardship, and continuous improvement, shaping strategies that strengthen supporter relationships, enhance satisfaction, build loyalty, and deliver a world-class donor experience.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience in donor retention, customer experience, fundraising, or direct marketing—ideally within the charity sector. They will have a proven ability to design and deliver effective donor journeys, craft persuasive fundraising content, and develop compelling cases for support. A strong grasp of digital platforms, audience segmentation, and data-led insight will be key to driving performance and meaningful supporter engagement.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
About Citizens Advice Watford
At Citizens Advice Watford, we pride ourselves on the values that make our workplace not just productive but also enriching and fulfilling. Our collaborative spirit is at the heart of everything we do, fostering a teamwork environment where every individual’s contribution, staff or volunteer, is recognised and appreciated. We are proactive, anticipating the needs of clients, and take the initiative to provide the best service possible. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.
Context of the Role
We are seeking a Learning and Development Manager who shares our vision of a thriving and supportive workforce. Through your management of volunteers and your coordination of the training and development we will maintain excellent quality of advice for clients and a fulfilling work environment for all staff and volunteers. An environment in which everyone has the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel in their role. As a key part of the senior management team, you will enjoy working collaboratively and effectively to deliver the aims and objectives of the organisation.
Role Purpose
- Recruit, induct, train and retain volunteers into various roles within the advice service
- Provide a supportive environment for volunteers throughout their time at CA Watford
- Plan and coordinate internal and external training to ensure that everyone is skilled in their role
- Implement annual training programmes to ensure the workforce is skilled and knowledgeable ensuring we maintain high quality of advice.
What we give our staff
- We provide an employee pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
- Our Employee Assistance Programme Telus gives immediate access to professional and confidential counselling and advisory services
- Flexibility – our roles are open to discussion about flexible working
- Employees are entitled to 6.6 weeks paid annual leave in each year. In the case of full-time employees working a five-day week, this equates to 33 days paid annual leave (including the 8 statutory bank holidays). Pro-rata for part-time employees
- Training provided to support continuous professional development. There will be opportunities to progress within the organisation.
- We are a disability confident employer
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date for applications – Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews week commencing – Monday 14th July 2025
Senior Site Manager - The Lodge & Fowlmere
Reference: APR20256597
Location: RSPB UKHQ, The Lodge - with regular travel to Fowlmere and occasional travel to other sites
Salary: £44,315.00 - £47,312.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Sites Manager to lead our reserve teams at The Lodge and Fowlmere Nature Reserves. The Lodge is nature reserve is a spectacular heathland and woodland reserve and the home of RSPB’s headquarters and gardens. Fowlmere is a well-loved chalk-stream fed wetland in South Cambridgeshire. This varied role will see you leading a team delivering nature conservation and habitat restoration alongside fantastic visitor experience. For the right candidate, this role is an excellent opportunity to oversee the management of one of the country’s flagship nature reserves, with scope for development.
We are looking for candidates with a strong commercial background, sound ecological, technical knowledge and practical experience of habitat management. You will be experienced in managing risk and used to delivering programmes of work of high quality on time. Ability to influence and work with stakeholders is a must. Experience of inspiring and leading teams of staff and volunteers is required. Previous experience of working with the habitats and species found at The Lodge and Fowlmere is an advantage. Above all, you will be a skilled leader and able to inspire and motivate to get the best out of your team.
What's the role about?
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Management: Inspire, lead, and develop a multi-disciplined team, including reserve staff and volunteers.
- Land Management and Visitor Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations for habitats, species, visitors, finance, and legal compliance.
- Plan Implementation: Be responsible for the review, update, and implementation of reserve management plans and business plans.
- Compliance: Lead and monitor compliance in land management obligations and health and safety.
- Project Delivery: Lead and deliver large-scale projects.
- Budget Management: Oversee a work programme and budget.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- A proven track record of managing large complex sites
- Leadership and team management (staff and/or volunteers)
- Ecological requirements of key species
- Relevant site-specific specialist knowledge (e.g. grazing, heathland/woodland/wetland management, trading, visitor experience)
- Managing large scale projects
- Health, Safety & Environmental management
- Cross-compliance/risk management
- Management of large budgets
- Working with multi-functional team or in a big organisation
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Contract management
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Commercial experience of a retail and/or catering operation
- Identification of hazardous trees
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 29th Jun 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 11th July 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.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



Fundraising Manager
Salary: starting from £36,853 to £39,669 depending on experience (0.8 FTE considered)
Permanent, home-based (with regular travel).
About Voice 21
Speaking and listening skills underpin our success in school, work and throughout our lives. Developing young people’s oracy skills equips them with the tools needed to navigate education systems, pursue career ambitions and achieve their potential. Like reading, writing and maths, oracy is an essential, foundational building block that prepares young people to thrive in society.
Despite extensive evidence that high quality oracy education increases students’ confidence, wellbeing, engagement, progress and attainment, oracy is not an essential, everyday feature of every child’s school experience. Unlike literacy and numeracy, it is not commonly understood and provision across the system is not universal or consistent. This disadvantages children from low income backgrounds, who are significantly more likely than their better-off peers to start school without vital oracy skills.
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to enable economically disadvantaged pupils in the UK to develop the necessary oracy skills to thrive in education and beyond. We do this primarily by building the capacity and motivation of teachers and schools to provide high quality oracy education for every child, every day. Great teaching is the most important lever schools have to improve outcomes for their pupils. We train thousands of teachers each year and support their schools to sustainably embed our evidenced approach. We focus where we can make the most difference, in schools with the highest numbers of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Since Voice 21 was established by educators in 2015, we have grown rapidly to become the UK’s trusted oracy education experts, upskilling teachers, promoting excellence in schools, setting the standard and spearheading national change. Our mission is to secure every child’s entitlement to a high quality oracy education. To achieve this, alongside delivery of our flagship Oracy Schools programme, we share our learning widely, add to the compelling evidence base for oracy, work to influence public awareness and help shape education policy.
About this opportunity
Help us make oracy education an everyday entitlement for every child, in every school, by growing and diversifying Voice 21’s voluntary funding.
As Voice 21 embarks on its ambitious next five-year strategy, we are looking to strengthen our team with a talented and ambitious Fundraising Manager. Your role will support the Head of Fundraising, CEO and wider team to develop new sources of high value support for Voice 21, working flexibly across trusts and foundations, corporate and philanthropic fundraising.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a knack for identifying funding opportunities and discovering new prospects. With excellent research, communication and relationship-building skills, you’ll work collaboratively with senior colleagues to strengthen our pipeline and drive long term growth in voluntary income. You’ll also contribute your ideas and initiative to develop and deliver compelling engagement opportunities for current and potential supporters, and lead on reporting impact to funders. Ultimately the post-holder is expected to grow in this role, to manage their own portfolio of high value donors.
You’ll be joining the fundraising team at an exciting time as we look to build out the function in the coming years. The Head of Fundraising has been in post just over a year, and has put solid foundations in place to support long term growth. With a healthy pipeline already developed for the current and next financial year, you’ll have plenty of lead time to find your feet, with a realistic (shared) fundraising target of securing c.£500K of new voluntary income in 2027. There is significant untapped potential in fundraising for Voice 21. This is a great opportunity for an adaptable, proactive fundraiser to make their mark, gaining experience and developing expertise across high value streams.
Key responsibilities
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Research and develop a qualified pipeline of trust/foundation and corporate prospects to ensure we achieve voluntary income targets in 2027/28 and beyond.
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Draft winning funding bids and support the Head of Fundraising and/or CEO to develop compelling proposals and/or pitches.
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Support and manage the CEO to lead relationships with funders and prospects.
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Lead on managing the funder reporting cycle and ensuring we deliver on our funding agreements, producing timely and inspiring impact reports.
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Drive awareness and understanding of fundraising internally by making connections with colleagues across the organisation and working collaboratively to support achieving fundraising goals.
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Maintain the quality of data in the fundraising team CRM (Salesforce), managing contacts and pipelines through the database and producing accessible reports on fundraising performance and forecasts.
Essential knowledge and skills
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Previous high value fundraising experience (trusts and foundations, corporates or philanthropy), with a track record of successfully securing significant donations and achieving income targets.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain a varied workload, deliver to deadlines, and successfully manage multiple work streams and projects.
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Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the confidence and evidenced ability to be able to nurture and maintain successful relationships with high value external stakeholders and senior colleagues.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to translate complex projects and/or ideas into accessible and persuasive narratives that inspire and motivate.
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The instincts and initiative to spot and seize fundraising opportunities; with the resilience, flexibility and tenacity to guide long term fundraising activities through to successful outcomes.
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Passionate about reducing educational inequalities and transforming learning and life chances for young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Where you’ll work: All Voice 21 staff work remotely and this is a home-based role. Regular travel to our central London office (by Victoria station) is expected for meetings. Regular travel to visit our projects in schools and/or to meet funders will also be expected. Occasional overnight stays may be required too. Voice 21 pays travel and accommodation expenses. The package of salary and expenses will be considered when agreeing a starting salary with the successful candidate.
Contract: Permanent, subject to successful probation review after three months.
Why work for Voice 21?
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform childrens’ learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 2,000 schools a year by 2025. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach, our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. For staff working at home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent – whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work.
Great benefits. 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure period). Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
Remuneration. Our pay is a band and spine point approach where there is up to 7 years progression available (depending on starting point)
Application details
To apply: Application is by CV and cover letter (which should be maximum two sides of A4). Applicants are advised to carefully consider the job description before applying, tailoring your CV and cover letter to demonstrate clearly how you match the specification for this role. Applicants who do not address how they match the essential knowledge and skills listed above, are unlikely to progress to interview.
Closing date: 9am Monday 23rd June
Interview dates:
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1st round informal interviews will be virtual (via Zoom), scheduled on either Tues 1st or Weds 2nd July. Questions will be shared in advance so candidates can prepare their answers.
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2nd round panel interview, also virtual, will be scheduled on either Tues 8th or Weds 9th July. Candidates invited to the 2nd round may be asked to prepare a short presentation as part of the interview – a brief for which will be shared in advance, after the 1st round.
Questions: Please contact Voice 21’s Head of Fundraising, Deborah Benson, if you would like to discuss this opportunity before applying
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Voice 21 is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. By offering a salary range, we demonstrate our commitment to considering a wide range of applicants who may bring different perspectives and levels of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At The National Lottery Community Fund, we are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fund as we expand the UK Portfolio to meet our ambitions in delivering the strategy. We're looking for two people to join the UK Portfolio Team as Heads of Funding, leading a team of just under 40.
The UK Portfolio supports the ambitions and potential of communities across the UK.We focus on scaling projects with a UK-wide benefit, through significant investments, which enable systems-level change for communities. Our funding is intended to complement the work of other country portfolios: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As one of four Heads of Funding in UK Portfolio you will oversee all aspects of our work and ensure the team is resourced and able to deliver operationally. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring our programmes are designed and delivered to the scope, standard and deadlines required and will lead on specific strategic areas and relationships inside and outside the Fund. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring an understanding of the external policy, practice and funding context from across the UK is reflected in our delivery. You will provide leadership for the team, supporting the work of the Portfolio Managers.
We are currently evolving our UK Portfolio funding offers and programmes in response to the strategy, developing a partnerships offer, and how we are more than a funder through our support to communities across the UK.
All Heads of will lead on a combination of strategic and operational priorities and the roles will involve a variety of responsibilities including:
- Overseeing up to £50m of grant commitments each year ensuring compliance with our operational and governance policies and requirements
- Lead one of the community-led missions in relation to the UK Portfolio’s funding offer
- Lead the strategic development and direction of a combination of our funding programmes and partnership approach
- Responsible for stakeholder management, both internally and externally
- Ensure learning and impact of our work is shared appropriately and informs our practice
- Lead engagement with our decision making Panels, Committees and Board
- Team leadership including culture, resource planning and team development
- Fund wide leadership either relating to one of the missions or as part of cross Fund priorities
You will need to work closely with the other Heads of Funding and each day will be a blend of operational and strategic work, stakeholder engagement, team leadership with lots of opportunities to collaborate with others across the Fund.
We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people with experience of the funding environment and brokering partnerships. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills will be essential in building relationships at all levels, from senior management to external stakeholders and funding colleagues across the Fund. You’ll have a keen understanding of the nuances of working within a public body, and a deep commitment to ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in an important organisation and have a genuine passion for supporting communities, this is the role for you.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and welcoming geographically dispersed team, working with hugely important and fascinating projects that are responding to and addressing a wide range of topics across the Fund’s four community-led missions.
Due to our dispersed nature as a team, it is expected that there will be occasional travel in order to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and projects. This is likely to be one to two occasions per month.
Interview Dates: 22 and 24 July
Location: 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, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Please note that only one of these roles could be based in London.
Any questions about the recruitment process or if you’re interested in learning more about the role, we’ll be hosting an online briefing webinar on Monday 16 June at 10am. To reserve a spot, please contact recruitment (the email address can be found on the advert on our website)
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Experience and understanding of grant making and the funding environment, including partnership working
- Proven ability to translate strategy to operational development, including problem solving, organisational and decision-making skills and ability to manage a complex workload
- Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund, including working with Boards and Committees
- Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to analyse and review complex ideas and information and tailor clear messaging to a range of audiences
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and experience of applying this throughout all aspects of work
Desirable criteria
- A passion for, experience in and an understanding of one or more of our community led missions and our commitment to equity
- Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.
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.