Strategy manager jobs in wallington, surrey

Overview  

At Young Roots, we want to see a compassionate and welcoming society for young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power.   

Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing a whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people.  

The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of our youth development programme for young refugees and asylum seekers. 

You will be focused on ensuring our programme activities achieve our outcomes, are in line with our strategy and identify areas for change and development under the direction of the Head of Services. An excellent communicator and skilled at working with partners, you will be key in the implementation and running all of our weekly youth activities, including a Youth Club and Advice and Support Hub working closely with the Youth Development Worker and having oversight of our weekly Young Women’s group. 

As an experienced manager, you will lead our team of skilled youth workers, working alongside the Brent team to provide holistic support to young asylum seekers and refugees in Brent.  

You will prioritise the participation of young people in all activities, ensuring excellent safeguarding by following our policy and protocols, and ensure that we collect excellent data for monitoring and evaluation and to aid our future planning. You will also assist with staff and volunteer recruitment and reporting to our funding partners. 

The Youth Development Coordinator will hold a Designated Safeguarding Officer role at Young Roots for which they will receive full training.

Interview dates:

- First round interviews to take place on 20/05 and 22/05
- Second round interviews for successful candidates will take place on 27/05

About the role:

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), this is more than a Volunteer Coordinator role – it’s a unique opportunity to shape powerful experiences that connect people, build lasting partnerships, and directly support life-changing services across London. You’ll join a lively, ambitious Fundraising team in Kings Cross where ideas are valued, and growth is part of the journey. Working alongside the Corporate Partnerships Lead, your mission will be to design and deliver inspiring volunteering opportunities with businesses and community groups that bring practical help, donations and fresh energy to our programmes.

This is a role that blends creativity, coordination and relationship-building – one day you might be planning an engaging volunteering event in a hostel, the next you're developing a new collaboration with a local company, all while working closely with teams across SHP to make sure every opportunity adds real value. You’ll be part of a team that doesn’t just raise funds – we create meaningful experiences that motivate people to act and support our cause. It’s a brilliant step for someone who wants a career with purpose, where you’re supported to grow and encouraged to innovate. If you’re organised, confident and excited by the chance to make things happen, this role could be the start of something really special.

Hybrid for us means there will be opportunity for 2-3 days per week for home working, the rest of your working week could include office working in Kings Cross or attending SHP Services for coordination needs.

About you:

• A strong project manager, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in using online programmes such as Canva, Microsoft Office, and with an understanding of CRM’s. 
• Able to juggle multiple priorities while ensuring the smooth administration and logistics of volunteering activities.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June at midnight

Interview date: Thursday 3rd July Online via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Administrator to join the Marketing team and the wider Fundraising, Retail and Communications Department. Your role is to provide high quality administrative support.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Role Requirements

• Work to a regular schedule of imports
• Locate the required data from multiple sources both within and outside The Children’s Trust systems
• Follow detailed process guides
• Use various tools to manipulate data and change formats where required
• Import the data on to Charity CRM and other systems using built in and in-house tools
• Ensure financial and personal information is managed appropriately and securely
• Follow detailed briefs and process guides
• Extract supporter data for fundraising activity
• Extract information for use in analysis or other projects
• Update existing reports daily, weekly and monthly
• Report on fundraising activity, income and trends
• Produce detailed financial reports for internal use
• Support the Director of Fundraising & Communications
• Support the Data Manager in developing analysis projects
• Work with the team to identify measures to monitor and model performance
• Learn the use of built in and third-party analysis tools

Interview Date: TBC

Terms and Conditions

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Tommy’s to support their recruitment of a brand-new Stories Manager (part-time) to join their team!

Location: Hybrid – Central London office 1-2 days/week
Contract: Permanent, 21–28 hours per week (0.6–0.8 FTE)
Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 (FTE)

As the leading charity funding research into the causes of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth, and improving maternity outcomes for women and birthing people, Tommy’s is well-placed to convey hope through real life stories from the families they’ve helped to bring a baby home. Half of UK adults have experienced baby loss or know someone who has. Their research is here to change the story.

The Stories Manager is responsible for amplifying the voice of people who have been affected by pregnancy and baby loss to call for change, while demonstrating the impact of Tommy’s research and support services through storytelling.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a multi-channel storytelling strategy
• Set up processes and best practice to gather and share stories
• Source and write compelling case studies and lived experience content
• Support and steward individuals who share their stories
• Ensure inclusive and diverse representation
• Work closely with teams across fundraising, media, and campaigns

Tackling inequities in pregnancy and birthing is a strategic goal for Tommy’s, and there is a great onus for the charity to source stories which represent a diverse breadth of communities and experiences across their owned communications channels, and through our engagement with the media on topical stories.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Campaigns and colleagues right across the charity, the Stories Manager plays a vital role helping to position Tommy’s as the leading charity funding ground-breaking research to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.

About you:

• Excellent writing and interviewing skills
• Empathetic and sensitive communicator
• Strong project and relationship management skills
• Experience working with lived experience or vulnerable communities
• Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion
• A background in communications, creative writing or journalism

Please get in touch as soon as possible to express an initial interest, the deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Wednesday 11th June.  

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,867 - £44,297 per annum
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), healthcare cash plan, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, memberships plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

They’re looking for a Membership Engagement Manager to encourage income growth through the development and implementation of effective membership initiatives that enhance the member experience, improve retention, and increase value.

Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.

The role is home based in the UK, with regular weekly travel to the Guildford office.

Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown

You may also have experience in the following: Member Relations Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator, Membership Experience Director, Engagement and Retention Specialist, Member Outreach Manager, Membership Growth Strategist, Community Relationship Manager, Member Involvement Lead, Engagement Programs Manager, Member Experience Advocate, Subscriber Engagement Coordinator etc

REF-221 973

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising and strategic development of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Major Donor, Legacy or Corporate fundraising strategy and delivery

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 5% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

The multi award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional membership body for musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its campaigning work as well as its comprehensive services for its musician members.

The ISM is now looking for a talented marketing professional to join the collaborative and creative marketing team at the ISM to drive our marketing activities: in particular recruitment of new members. You will have a good understanding of why professionals join a membership organisation and great analytical skills as well as emotional intelligence and keen attention to detail. You will also work with membership colleagues to promote retention within the membership. You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in your career to date and have at least 5 years’ marketing experience, preferably in a membership organisation or in an arts setting.

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is hybrid but at least 3 days per week will be in the office.

For a full job description for this role and details of how to apply please visit the ISM website.

Closing date is Monday 23rd June. Interviews will take place face-to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered.

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising team as our Statutory Fundraising Manager. This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based between home and our offices in Kings Cross, London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading statutory fundraising at Sense. This includes both new business work and managing relationships with existing supporters. You will be working closely with the Head of High Value Partnerships, the CEO, and senior operational colleagues, the post holder will create a strategy in this area and collaborate with operational teams to develop new programme models and processes to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to maximise income from statutory and lottery bodies such as NHS England, the Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund. Statutory funding has been identified as a growth area at Sense Work with senior stakeholders, including the CEO, Directors of Operations and Finance teams, to develop and deliver compelling funding bids for statutory and public sector funders
• Manage relationships with statutory and public sector funders, including taking responsibility for narrative and financial reporting, and coordinating all stakeholder contact
• Specific responsibility for managing and reporting against statutory income and expenditure budgets
• Financial and programme reporting and database management
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, and any other regulatory frameworks that may be introduced

Key skills and experience

• A track record of securing income from a range of statutory sources, including six figure grants (essential) - success at the seven figure+ grant level (desirable)
• Experience of working with teams to develop proposals in line with organizational priorities, including developing robust project monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Experience of leading relationships with external funders, in particular government departments and lottery bodies
• Experience of compiling narrative and financial reports for statutory funders
• Experience of setting and managing budgets in line with organizational priorities.
• Understanding of tendering and contracting processes
• Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT fluency
• Evidence of own continuing professional development
• Commitment to comply with the principles of GDPR and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Knowledge of the issues Sense works on, or a willingness to develop an understanding of complex disabilities

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

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.

Do you have experience in health or research policy development and advocacy? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hiring a Head of Policy to develop our first ever policy and advocacy function. As Head of policy, you will be a key spokesperson for the charity and will ensure that we are using our brand and our voice to advocate for the needs of seriously ill children and their families at Great Ormond Street Hospital and beyond.  

Salary

The salary for this position is £72,000 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
 

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. 

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied position where you’ll be responsible for:

Strategic policy leadership 

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive policy agenda, in line with our high level strategy for advocacy. 
• Overseeing the development of position papers, key policy messaging and response to government consultations. 
• Identifying emerging policy trends, analysing potential impacts and developing responses. 

Creating and leading a team

• Recruiting and developing a small team.
• Owning the policy and advocacy budget and work plan. 

Relationship building

• Developing relationships with the Charity’s local partners at the Trust and Institute of Child Health (ICH) to ensure alignment and engagement on key policy & advocacy initiatives.
• Building relationships with key parliamentarians and policy makers. 
• Representing the charity at key political or government events. 

Please refer to the full job description for more information. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Significant experience in policy development / strategic advocacy within a charitable organization, think tank, or public sector organisation.
• Previous success in shaping and influencing public policy.
• In-depth knowledge of the healthcare, research, paediatric care, or relevant public health policy landscape.
• Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret complex policy issues and translate them into clear, actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, stakeholder management, and the capacity to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Leadership qualities with strong team management skills and the ability to foster collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

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

1. To lead and take accountability for the delivery of the Creating Community Connections (CCC) project.
2. To actively engage with funders, stakeholders, delivery partners and the internal team(s), to build a solid understanding of the CCC Project.
3. Provide effective leadership to direct reports, fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
4. 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.

Ascension Community Trust (ACT) is a much-loved community-based charity in Custom
House, Newham. We deliver Newham District Foodbank (a Trussell foodbank run by ACT
and two community partners), welfare benefits advice, immigration advice, ESOL classes,
work with adults with learning difficulties, as well as work with children, young people and
their families.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and their experience includes working with
corporate companies, students, school children, people with lived experience of poverty,
refugees, asylum seekers, and adults with learning difficulties. Our mission statement –
“Enabling the whole community to make the community whole” – means that we work with
all members of our community and promote integration.

We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills, who can welcome and listen to
prospective volunteers to find out their interests, skills and goals and match them with the
right volunteering opportunity.

You will work two days a week with Newham District Foodbank strategic partners to mobilise
volunteers across our three delivery sites, and one day a week to support volunteer
involvement across the rest of ACT. You will need to be able to think outside the box to spot
opportunities – across all our projects – to invite volunteers to join in with our mission,
whether that’s regular volunteering, one-off projects or using their skills to help us with
strategy or communications.

You will also need to be methodical, making sure references are taken up and DBS-checks
are completed, as well as tracking and recording volunteers’ training. To make this easier
you will help us implement the ‘Assemble’ volunteer management software across Newham
District Foodbank’s three partners.

Position Title:      Charity Manager 

Location:            Remote work (mainly based in London with some travel across UK) 

Reports To:          Board of Trustees 

Salary:                 £42,000 

Contract:            Three years with possibility of renewal

Hours:                  35 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends). 

Benefits:             30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays and 2 days for Eid). 

Role Overview: 

As Charity Manager, you'll lead and guide All Ways Network (AWN) to achieve its charitable goals. This role involves working closely with the Board of Trustees to drive the charity’s strategic plans, manage operations, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal part in scaling the organisation and overseeing its day-to-day functions, while fostering a supportive and productive environment for staff. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Operations: 

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth running of all charity functions. 

• Manage and lead a growing team, providing support and guidance. 

• Lead recruitment, staff development, and HR management in collaboration with the Board. 

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and manage organisational risks. 

• Develop and monitor operational systems to track progress and outcomes of key initiatives. 

• Foster a positive and growth-oriented work environment, helping staff realise their potential. 

Board Collaboration & Strategic Planning: 

• Work closely with the Board to implement AWN’s strategic and operational plans. 

• Assist with budget management, resource allocation, fundraising, and grant management. 

• Take charge of the Annual Report and related documentation, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements. 

• Support the Board in maintaining effective governance, including updating key policy documents (e.g. risk register). 

External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Represent AWN at stakeholder and partnership meetings, building and maintaining key relationships aligned with strategic goals. 

• Support the team in managing partnerships and providing strategic advice on project delivery. 

• Attend relevant events outside office hours and weekends when necessary. 

Other: 

• Undertake additional duties as required in line with the role and organisational changes. 

Person Specification: 

Essential: 

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Independent worker who takes initiative and manages tasks efficiently. 

• Proven experience in operations management, with a track record of improving processes and productivity. 

• Familiarity with charity legislation, guidelines, and best practices. 

• Experience in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Confidence in public speaking and representing AWN at external events. 

• Ability to support staff development and align team goals with AWN’s strategic vision. 

• Flexible and open to role development. 

• Strategic thinking, with clear communication of AWN’s vision. 

• Experience in managing remote teams effectively. 

• Knowledge of the Muslim community and their needs in the UK. 

• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector, particularly Muslim-led charities. 

• Background in the charity sector, particularly in operations management. 

• Experience with grant making, funding, and resource allocation. 

• Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and the regulatory landscape for charities. 

Deadline to submit application - Sunday 15th June 2025 at 23:30

Please note, interviews will be held on tuesday 1st July in the City of London. Succesful candidates will be notified via email.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to contact applicants unless you are shortlisted for an interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the application deadline, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Due to capacity constraints, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications unless you are shortlisted. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Conduct regular online marketing performance reviews and lessons learnt.

Work alongside the Performance Marketing Specialist, Senior Digital Campaign Officer, PR and Communication Officer and colleagues in the Creative and Content team to deliver online growth.

Social Media Strategy

Develop and implement a robust social media growth and engagement strategy.

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and set measurable goals.

Stay updated with the latest social media trends and best practices.

Content Creative and Management

Collaborate with the creative team to produce high quality, engaging and relevant content for all social media channels.

Be hands on in the creation of multimedia content for email campaigns, social media and our brand website, including creating engaging images and videos.

Develop our online identity, while ensuring brand consistency in tone, voice, and terminology.

Integrate SEO best practice into content creation to improve online visibility and rankings.

Community Engagement

Monitor and respond to appropriate comments, messages, and mentions across relevant social media channels.

Cultivate relationships, boost loyalty and foster a positive and active online community.

Ensure supporter queries and issues are addressed promptly and professionally.

Analytics and Reporting

Track, analyse, and report on social media performance metrics.

Use data-driven insights to optimize content and strategy.

Prepare regular reports for senior management.

Public Relations

Develop and maintain relationships with key online media contacts and influencers, securing coverage to help achieve the charity's aims.

Create, coordinate and manage online PR campaigns and initiatives to maximise engagement and exposure.

Alongside the PR and Communications Officer, write and distribute press releases and other PR materials.

Work with the Senior Head of Communications to develop and implement a robust PR strategy.