System project manager jobs in epsom and ewell, surrey

At Housing Justice, we unite communities to support people experiencing homelessness, helping them build personal connections that pave the way out of homelessness. We believe that connection and belonging are essential. Alongside this, we work to create a fairer housing system where everyone has access to a safe, secure, and stable home. 

The Operations Coordinator (in the Partnerships and Development, Emergency Accommodation team) is a key member of the team supporting the delivery of services to faith and community-led night shelters across England. Working closely with the Programme Lead and delivery team, this role provides essential operational, administrative, and coordination support to ensure smooth service delivery and strong stakeholder engagement. 

This hands-on role is central to the day-to-day functioning of the programme, helping to manage internal communications, schedule and document key meetings, coordinate events, liaise with partners, and maintain project momentum. The Operations Coordinator will also support team organisation and reporting processes, contributing to the capacity-building efforts that underpin our partnerships with shelter networks. 

Although our main office is based in London, this is a hybrid role, suitable for those living throughout England.

As a Consultant, you will manage a variety of evaluation, learning and co-design consultancy projects with charitable funders, charities, local authorities and public bodies. Our projects are varied but often include delivering: evaluations that involve primary and secondary data collection using mixed methods, analysis and impact measurement; learning partnerships with funders co-designing services with people with lived experience of social issues; developing accessible learning outputs for clients and stakeholders such as reports, case studies, blogs and presentations. We also provide strategic advice and learning partnerships that help organisations build a culture of learning and adaptation and we are known for engaging in large, complex place-based programmes of change.

You will play a key role in ensuring that projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. You will draw on your expertise in research methods, analysis, facilitation and project management to manage projects as part of multi-disciplinary teams. You will be the main point of contact for clients and ensure effective budget and resource management. Our project allocations are matched to your skills and interests wherever possible, providing room for professional development across sectors, themes and methodologies.

Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to business development by supporting proposal writing, relationship-building with prospective and existing clients and shaping new work aligned with our strategy.

Our client base includes organisations such as BBC Children in Need, Mission 44, Youth Endowment Fund, EY Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, City Bridge Foundation, the Mayor of London’s Office and various local authorities. We work across diverse policy areas including youth social action, prevention of violence, public health and education.

Recent and current projects illustrate the diversity of our work:

· Partnering with a national youth funder to shift power to youth organisations and Black-led groups with a focus on anti-racism and youth empowerment.

· Acting as learning partner for a foundation working with multi-academy trusts and charities to prevent school exclusions, supporting pilots and cross-sector learning.

· Building an evaluation framework for a foundation that is shifting its strategy from service delivery-focused to being systems change-focused.

Joining us as a Consultant is an excellent opportunity for someone who is curious, proactive and motivated by social impact. You will gain varied experience, deepen your expertise in research, evaluation and learning and contribute to addressing the root causes of social and economic exclusion across the UK.

For full information, Job description, Person Specification and details on how to apply please follow the link in the Application Pack or have a look at the Careers page on our website.

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child marriage and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of over 1,400 civil society organisations in nearly 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women and their communities.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage is seeking a Head of Finance to join its team based in London, UK. The successful individual will lead on strategic financial planning and financial day to day management at Girls Not Brides to advance our business model, financial sustainability and growth. The role ensures effective financial functions across the organisation, manages compliance with UK and overseas regulatory requirements, and works closely and hands on with other teams to oversee the preparation of proposals and budgets for prospective grants.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a passionate, talented senior finance professional with at least 5 years post qualified experience. You will have experience working in a similar senior-level finance role in the not-for-profit sector, international/intergovernmental organisation or social enterprise. You will have qualified and hold membership in a recognised professional accountancy body.  Your qualification and experience will ensure you hold an advanced understanding of the principles underpinning financial management and planning, with significant all-round accounting, financial management, full grants cycle management, compliance, risk and financial sustainability experience.  You will be experienced in year-end reporting and proficient in engaging with statutory and other auditors.  Ideally you will bring experience gained in a similar international charity, working in a multi-currency environment.

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of the contract.

Fluency in English is essential for this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership

· Lead on strategic financial planning and financial management at Girls Not Brides to advance the organisation’s business model, financial sustainability, and growth through long-range financial projection and planning, maximisation of income, and strong financial reporting.

· Ensure that financial planning feeds into the organisation’s work planning process and supports the strategic objectives of the organisation.

· Support all Directors/Heads of teams to ensure ownership of financial planning, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, cost management, priorities and activities, as best serves the mission of the organisation.

· Lead on financial risk management including the implementation of appropriate risk management strategies such as financial controls, fraud prevention and processes to ensure value for money, and conduct regular reviews of Girls Not Brides’ financial policies and processes.

· Provide critical financial information, analysis, advice and support on financial issues and emerging opportunities.

· Assume responsibility for managing, planning and monitoring the Finance department’s budget. 

· Provides leadership with regards to vision, purpose, and functions for the long-term development of the Finance Team.

Financial Management and Accounting

· Develop and maintain effective financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, production of quarterly management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to Girls Not Brides’ funders, potential funders and the Board of Trustees.

· Manages timely, accurate and impactful quarterly management accounts to enable business planning and monitoring of organisational performance.

· Monitor financial performance, oversee reporting and cash flow management functions and systems.

· Develop and oversee robust and effective financial systems and processes for Girls Not Brides’ staff members based internationally.

· Ensure the smooth running of all accounting, financial transactions and evidence record keeping processes.

· Lead on procurement systems and implementation, identifying efficiencies and value for money.

· Manage and oversee internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance across the organisation.

· Assume ownership of the organisation’s accounting system, including identifying and implementing measures to ensure strong efficiency.

· Ensure and manage an effective accounts payable function.

· Manage effective payroll, pensions and related employee benefit processes. 

· Manage the organisation’s foreign currency exchange policy and cash investment policy, ensuring compliance with donor terms.

Audit and Tax Compliance

· Manage compliance with UK and overseas legal, statutory accounting and regulatory requirements, including signing off on all statutory filings as required by the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC and the Pension Regulator.

· Manage the production of the annual report and financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, SORP and accounting standards.

· Manage the external audit process and implementation of the audit findings.

· Oversee the project audits required by donors.

Grant Accounting and Compliance

· Work with the Development & Outreach Team, the Senior Finance & Grants Officer and the Senior Coordinator for Grants to oversee preparation of proposals and budgets for prospective grants.

· Supervise the preparation of all financial grant reporting, ensuring that the Development & Outreach team receive accurate and timely information for effective grant and donor management and compliance.

· Maximise cost-recovery from grants through strong financial planning and cost analysis processes, to ensure financial viability of projects and grant agreements.

· Provide support to, and build capacity of, other teams to support grant compliance as necessary. 

· Review, and as needed negotiate, the legal and financial provisions of grant agreements.

· Oversee and ensure all received grants are promptly recorded and acknowledged, as well as paid out and reported on in accordance with donor requirements.

· Achieve timely, effective and clean external grant audits.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential experience

· ACA/ACCA/CCAB/CIMA qualified. 

· Significant professional post-qualified experience in a similar senior-level finance role in the not-for-profit sector, international/intergovernmental organisation or social enterprise

· Degree-level qualification in a relevant area such as accounting, finance or business administration, or equivalent professional experience.

· Up-to-date knowledge of relevant UK charity statutory requirements e.g. SORP, Charity Accounting, IFRS/IAS.

· Advanced understanding of the principles underpinning financial and grant management and planning and of demonstrating impact and value for money.

· Significant all-round accounting, financial management, full grants cycle management, compliance, risk and financial sustainability experience, likely gained in an international charity, e.g. working in a multi-currency environment.

· Proven experience of presenting and working with Boards and Finance Committees.

· Proven experience with contracts and grants management, including cost recovery models and revenue management, as well as donor compliance and due diligence. 

· Demonstrated experience in strategic business planning and review.

· Demonstrated direct experience of financial reporting to a Board of Trustees and major donors.

· Experience of using multi-currency accounting systems, such as Sun Systems, SAP Concur, QuickBooks, Sage and other relevant systems.

· Good knowledge of using complex excel functions such as macros, vlookup, pivot, sumifs, data analysis.

Please see our website for the full job description.  

Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please note: There is one vacancy for the Head of Finance position, which is based in London. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying and for a minimum of two years.

The closing date for this role is 23:59 GMT on 10th August 2025.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 14th or 15th August 2025. 

To apply, please click on the 'Apply now' button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

We encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we may close this vacancy early if we receive a very high number of applications and won't be able to accept further submissions.

Hope Health Action (HHA) is a Christian NGO passionate about providing life-saving health and disability care for the world’s most vulnerable. We work in Haiti, South Sudan, and Uganda, partnering with local communities to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions in challenging contexts.

In recent years, our fundraising potential has grown significantly – with new partnerships, global awards, and high-profile fundraising campaigns enabling our projects to expand and our impact to deepen. As our work grows, so too does the need to ensure our storytelling and communications reflect this momentum: that we’re stewarding partnerships well, communicating the life-changing impact of our programmes, and telling powerful stories that enable us to engage new audiences and sustain future growth. 

We believe in the power of authentic, ethical storytelling to inspire change. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate, creative and detail-oriented individual to join our team – someone who can strengthen the way we capture, communicate, and demonstrate impact across all of our work. Your responsibilities would be to:

1. Collect and Curate Impact Content
   Gather stories, photos, and monitoring data from programme teams to showcase HHA’s impact, ensuring ethical and consistent storytelling across all content.

2. Produce Donor Reports and Campaign Materials
   Write and design compelling reports and updates for funders, foundations, and supporters – translating data and stories into powerful narratives.

3. Lead Digital Communications
   Manage HHA’s social media, website, email newsletters, and supporter communications to engage diverse audiences and grow HHA’s reach. 

If you can bring a balance of analytical thinking and hands-on creativity, and will be deeply motivated by the opportunity to amplify the voices of those HHA serves, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the British Society for Heart Failure, a mission-driven charity at an exciting stage of growth. We're building a new team and strategy to improve care for people living with heart failure across the UK. 

This is a flexible and varied role in a small, fast-paced team. You’ll support events, campaigns, communications, and partnerships — making a real impact every day. 

Contract: Part-time 0.6 FTE/21 hours pw. Initial one year contract with possible extension or permanent post thereafter 

Flexible work pattern: 21 hours pw, spread over 2–5 days  

Location: Hybrid, with twice a month London meetings 

Salary: £30,000 FTE (£18,000 for 0.6 FTE) 

Are you an organised, motivated, and versatile professional looking for a varied and mission-driven role? 

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a meaningful difference? 

About Us 

The British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) is the leading UK charity dedicated to improving care for people living with heart failure. Our work supports education, research, collaboration, and national awareness — all aimed at improving outcomes for the nearly 1 million people in the UK living with this serious condition. 

We’re at an exciting stage of growth, with a new team, a new strategy in development, and bold plans for the future. This is a great time to join us and be part of a small, ambitious, and supportive team driving real impact. 

About the Role 

As our Project Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of our events, campaigns (such as our national 25in25 initiative), educational activities, and stakeholder communications. 

This is a varied hybrid role offering great flexibility and the opportunity to work across multiple areas including: 

• Event and webinar coordination 

• Member and partner communications 

• Website and content updates 

• Committee and meeting administration 

• General organisational support 

You’ll be trusted to manage your time, contribute ideas, and help keep our operations running smoothly. 

We’re Looking for Someone Who: 

• Is highly organised and detail-oriented 

• Has experience in admin, events, or communications roles 

• Is a team player who can also work independently 

• Communicates professionally and clearly 

• Is adaptable, curious, and ready to get involved from day one 

Bonus if you’ve worked in a charity, membership body, or health-related field - but not essential. 

What We Offer: 

• Flexible working across 2–5 days per week and a Flexitime Scheme

• 30 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure

• Hybrid model with minimal in-person time (2 days/month in London) 

• Supportive team culture and a role where your input really matters 

• The chance to contribute to a mission that improves lives 

Ready to Apply?  Be part of something meaningful. 

 Timeline:

Closing date: 15 August 2025 

Shortlisting: 20 August 2025 

Task Preparation: 26 August to 1st September 2025 

Interviews: 2 September 2025 

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Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK?

Want to play a key role in shaping the ambitious direction for a national charity that sees that all young people are equipped through citizenship and democratic education?

Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.

This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business & Partnerships Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.

Role snapshot:

• Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy 
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
• Shape and promote Young Citizens’ offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach 
• Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
• Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
• Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors. This role requires a collaborative and entrepreneurial self-starter who can effectively manage and grow our existing network of funders, while also contributing to the development of our evolving business model.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
• A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
• The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
• A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
• A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a new role, influence strategy, and help grow a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Young Citizens

In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
• Paid volunteering leave
• A day off for your birthday
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• Season ticket loan
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK

This is a hybrid role with some days each week at our London office ongoingly. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.

Please note: First round interviews will provisionally be held no earlier than the 14th August and no later than the 21st and 26th August. If you have other timelines or commitments to schedule around please mention those in your letter.

To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.

As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.

Job overview 

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing excellent, detailed and proactive administrative support to the Chief Executive. This includes diary management, event management, travel logistics and email management.  The post holder will also need to prepare presentations and carry out research as required.  It also includes liaison with Trustees, providing effective governance support to the Chair of Trustees, and for Council and Committee Meetings. The post requires a high degree of personal judgement about how to support the Chief Executive’s schedule and liaison with the Chair and Board of Trustees. It requires tact, diplomacy, and a strong sense of confidentiality.

This role plays an important and proactive role in ensuring the CE can use their time effectively to meet the demands of their role. 

We are seeking a highly organised individual who is experienced in this type of work and experience of charity governance is desirable.  The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks, which require excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills, underpinned by a high level of proficiency with a range of programmes and systems, excellent IT skills and a strong attention to detail. 

Job responsibilities 

Chief Executive’s Office Management 

• To manage the CE’s office and assist with governance and administrative duties. 

• To act as the first point of contact for internal and external queries and monitoring and drafting correspondence coming to the Chief Executive’s office by phone, email and post.  Anticipate issues, assess priorities, and arrange appropriate responses. 

• Manage the Chief Executive’s diary and time, attendance at meeting and events, reservations, online access where appropriate and meeting preparation. 

• Organise travel and accommodation for Chief Executive and Members of the Trustee board as required. 

• All Governance Meeting arrangements including preparation and distribution of meeting papers, recording meeting and production of accurate minutes. 

• Manage an efficient filing system (electronic and paper-based) 

• Co-ordinate Senior Leadership Team meetings schedule and support these meetings, taking minutes, recording decisions and the circulation of relevant internal communications arising from SLT meetings. 

• Liaise with a wide range of contacts on behalf of the Chief Executive. 

• Organise all CE visitor arrangements ensuring HCP requirements are met. 

• To ensure all correspondence with key individuals is linked to RSN database. 

• To assist Chair and Trustee board on projects as required. 

• To undertake other projects for the CE as required taking full project management responsibility. 

Other 

• Be first point of contact for donations to RSN, ensuring donations are directed and lodged appropriately in consultation with the RSN Curator. 

• To undertake administrative matters required for smooth running of the organisation, including ordering of office supplies and collection of post.

• Organisation of a variety of staff events throughout the year including the annual Christmas Celebration. 

• To undertake any other activities as required by the Chief Executive. 

Do you want to shape the future of a global scientific community tackling the world’s biggest health challenges? Join us in strengthening our community and ensuring our members feel informed, connected, and valued. We’re looking for a proactive Membership and Grants Officer to lead the operational delivery of our membership journey and grants programmes — supporting a vibrant network of researchers, educators, clinicians and more. In this key role, you will deliver exceptional service, strengthen relationships, and share data-informed insights that drive change.

Your role will include:

• Managing membership processes (applications, renewals, enquiries)
• Strengthening how we use our CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to support insight and engagement
• Leading monthly and annual reporting to identify trends and improve experience
• Overseeing grant schemes from application to post-award
• Contributing to engagement projects aiming to support membership growth and retention

About you:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience using CRMs for reporting and record management
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in a membership organisation or managing small grants (desirable)

Why join us?
As part of a small, collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key processes, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will be able to take advantage of flexible hybrid working (2 days in our London office), and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We do not offer sponsorships.

Closing date: 
The closing date for applications is 22 August however we reserve the right to conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply, and to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.

The Women Off to Work (WOW) Training & Engagement Project Connector will play a key role in engaging and recruiting local women onto this employability programme, and supporting them to access accredited and non-accredited training courses through inclusive outreach, programme support, co-design of training opportunities and workshops.

The role will also involve building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders (education, corporate, community partners) to enhance the programmes delivery and impact whilst also generating opportunities for women to gain both paid and unpaid work experience.

We would love to see an application from you if you have:

• Experience of community engagement and outreach
• Experience of developing sustainable partnerships (particularly with employers, educators and training providers)
• Demonstrable administrative experience
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
• An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work

About the Project

We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women Off to Work (WOW) programme. Since 2017, WOW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.

WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans.

About Us

The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.

From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programming includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more.

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to join Keychange in an important new role.  We are looking for a candidate who is excited about delivering high-quality management information and helping to drive forward efficient and effective data management.  The successful applicant will collaborate with the finance team at Keychange to provide comprehensive financial data to community managers, the senior leadership team and trustees.  Additionally they will support the senior finance team in producing consistent and reliable non-financial organisational data.

This role will be supported by an accountancy training "day release" style package paid for by Keychange, aiming for a CCAB qualification within 2-3 years.  We are therefore looking for someone who demonstrates a willingness to learn while delivering financial analyses and generating management information for non-finance users, as well as a team player with a flexible "can do" attitude, taking initiative to solve problems and excietd to develop their communication skills.

Keychange provides support and care to people facing vulnerability.  We do this by providing housing to women and young people experiencing homelessness and providing residential care to older people across the South of England.  This position is based at our central office in London Waterloo, where hybrid working patterns are available.  Occasional visits to our operating sites may be required.

To find out more about working with us and further information about how to apply for this trainee role, please see the job pack.

Salary: £28,000 FTE

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

Days and Times: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Responsible to: Hospital Services Manager

Responsible for: Volunteers

Employed by: Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent

Contract: 1 year fixed term (with potential to extend)

Location: Ealing Hospital, 601 Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW (map)

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 15th August 

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 1st September

ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION

We are looking for an experienced person to work with older people being discharged from hospital to ensure there is an efficient pathway for discharge to take place, by reducing the likelihood of experiencing a fall and/or readmission to hospital, promoting independent living and removing barriers to daily living activities. Also providing additional capacity for community care and therapy teams

Head of New Developments  

£56,254 per annum, with a London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Ref: 09REC 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working 

The role 

Sustrans is the UK’s leading active travel organisation, working to make it possible for people across society to walk, wheel and cycle.  We have a new strategy for the next five years, a key strand of which is to unlock active travel in new housing developments, and we are recruiting a Head of New Developments to lead this work.

This is a new position in which you will draw on your experience in the housing delivery sector to grow Sustrans’ contribution to the creation of new communities that have active mobility at their heart.  As well as leading our influencing work aimed at organisations in housing delivery, you will develop and promote an offer to partners, drawing on Sustrans’ existing infrastructure, behaviour change and advisory services.  You will connect with, inform and inspire professionals and decision makers involved in delivering new homes to adopt the actions required to increase active travel in their developments.  Through collaboration with our Commercial team and subject experts across Sustrans, you will develop a pipeline of funded work from public, private and third sector organisations, ultimately enabling more households to walk, wheel or cycle for their day-to-day journeys.

The role can be based in any Sustrans office and will involve frequent in-person meetings and site visits, particularly (but not exclusively) in the Midlands and South of England. 

About you 

You’ll have significant experience contributing to the delivery of new developments through work for or with organisations such as developers, housing providers, consultancies, local authorities or government.  We’re looking for applicants with a professional network in housing delivery, and significant experience securing new commissions from and/or influencing organisations involved in delivering new developments.  You’ll have a strong understanding of the development process, including the spatial planning system, and of the roles of the parties involved in delivering new developments, the power dynamics between them, and the opportunities and appetite each has for taking action to increase active travel.  Naturally, you’ll have deep knowledge of the challenges, opportunities and hot topics in housing delivery – for new towns, urban extensions and urban intensification schemes.

You’ll have exceptional external-facing leadership skills, and be a strategic, creative thinker, able to solve problems and convert new ideas into practical actions.  Your outstanding communication skills will enable you to engage with stakeholders at a senior level, including on contentious subjects and on high-profile projects.  You’ll have strong business acumen to secure new commissions and deliver effectively for clients, and the skills to influence decision-makers.

You’ll have experience of engaging meaningfully with communities to ensure that new developments respond to the challenges and aspirations of local residents and stakeholders.  And you’ll have good knowledge of how active travel can be embedded into new developments to maximise the number of routine journeys that are walked, wheeled or cycled.

We’re looking for exceptional collaboration and people management skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing organisational culture. We welcome Chartered membership of a relevant professional body. 

About Sustrans 

We work in urban and rural areas, making it possible, safe and appealing for people to people to walk, wheel and cycle.  We address the barriers that prevent people from travelling actively – barriers that disproportionately affect people who live in deprived areas, those who are disabled, people who are older or younger, and women and girls.

We’re a practical, can-do charity, designing award-winning infrastructure solutions in streets and across neighbourhoods, and working with communities to give people the skills, confidence, motivation and equipment to travel actively.  We’re experts in community and stakeholder engagement, carefully navigating the sometimes heated territory of our work to tackle traffic dominance and car dependency.  And we provide data, insight and advice to decision-makers, helping them invest effectively in transport, place-shaping and their communities.  We work with government, to support wider work to improve mobility, and to advocate for changes to policy and funding.  And over the last 30 years, Sustrans has developed the National Cycle Network from scratch, working with supporters, volunteers, governments and stakeholders to create 16,500 miles of traffic-free and low-traffic routes, loved and enjoyed by communities across the UK. 

We are now embarking on a new chapter for our charity, with a refreshed strategy.  The Head of New Developments will play a key role in growing our impact in this new chapter. 

What we offer 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in service benefit – 3 x annual salary 

Family Friendly 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

Additional information 

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 10th August 2025.
• Interviews are expected to take place in person in London week commencing 18th August 2025.
• Applications are invited in the form of a CV and covering letter. 

Accountability & Learning Officer - Improve humanitarian responses through evidence and  learning
London, N1
Full-time, Permanent
Salary of circa £36,000 per annum

When humanitarian crises strike, the DEC stands poised to co-ordinate and deliver incredible responses around the world.

Learning and insight are essential to improving how we respond and we’re now looking for an Accountability & Learning Officer to directly contribute to learning and growth for the DEC and our 15 member charities.

We need someone with monitoring and evaluation experience and a strong understanding of humanitarian crises globally to play a vital role in our dedicated charity.

About Us

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is a unique membership organisation made up of 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities: Action Against Hunger, ActionAid UK, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide (UK), International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam GB, Plan International UK, Save the Children UK, Tearfund, and World Vision UK.

When large-scale disasters strike countries that lack the resources to respond, we bring our member charities together to raise funds quickly and efficiently. In times of crisis, our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action.

Working as one, we coordinate the UK public’s response to overseas disasters. Through our Rapid Response Network of media and corporate partners, we raise the alarm with the UK public and make donating as easy as possible, with most funds raised within the first two weeks of an appeal.

Since our launch in 1963, we have run 79 appeals and raised an astounding £2.5bn, helping save countless lives and rebuild communities.

At the DEC, accountability and learning are not just processes, they are a commitment to the people affected by disaster and will aid our growth and the development of our members. Your work will help ensure the funds we raise are used effectively and transparently, and that every appeal we launch is an opportunity to do better, together.

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What You’ll Do
This role enables the DEC and our 15 member charities to effectively respond to humanitarian emergencies and provide timely, quality, community-focused assistance.

As an Accountability & Learning Officer, alongside your efforts to contribute to our learning and growth, you will shape our work to influence key policy agendas. You’ll be working across such areas as climate adaption, flexible funding for humanitarian action, and locally led humanitarian responses.

Overseeing our monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, you will support the set-up of projects, build relationships, and co-ordinate activities in all our current operational theatres.

Specifically, your role will involve:

- Assessing humanitarian crises for DEC appeal eligibility
- Maintaining and improving reporting templates
- Setting up and overseeing key learning activities over the appeal cycle
- Overseeing our Collective Initiatives and Shared Services portfolio
- Supporting a range of DEC research and learning projects and reviews
- Helping members to achieve their climate and environment targets
- Leading the design and set up of regular learning events and workshops
- Acting as the key focal point for members’ and partners’ queries
- Acting as deputy for the Accountability & Learning Manager

What You’ll Bring
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and research design and/or implementation
- Experience in the international humanitarian/development/charity sector for an NGO, UN Agency or similar
- A strong understanding of humanitarian crises globally
- Detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, programming, and how the sector operates
- A good understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and methodologies used to monitor programmes and measure outcomes
- An understanding of and interest in key policy areas within the humanitarian system
- The ability to thoroughly check and clean large datasets and analyse quantitative and qualitative data
- A degree-level qualification (ideally a post-graduate level qualification) in a relevant discipline

How We’ll Support You
- Flexible working hours (outside of an appeal)
- 25 days' annual leave, rising with length of service (3 years: 27 days. 5 years: 30 days)
- 3% employers’ pension contribution, rising to 8% post probation
- HealthCare Cash Plan, providing an array of health services (~£1,660 cash value, per year)
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted access to various health club providers (via Gympass)
- Discount schemes for various retailers and businesses
- Discounted tickets for events, via Tickets for Good
- Season ticket loan (post probation)
- Financial hardship loan (post probation)
- Cycle-to-work & Car scheme (post probation)
 

How to apply 

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter by 9am, Monday 11th August 2025

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures. 

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