Systems manager jobs in south ockendon, thurrock

Are you ready to lead the technology that helps transform young lives? As our Application Support Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the systems we rely on every day are effective, efficient, and empowering. You’ll be at the heart of our mission—enabling our teams to do what they do best: support young people into work, education, or training.

In this role, you’ll lead and develop a skilled Application Support team, providing oversight of our business-critical platforms. You’ll define team objectives aligned with wider organisational goals, oversee incidents and service requests, manage system upgrades and enhancements, and collaborate with colleagues across development, architecture, and third-party suppliers to drive continuous improvement. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, lead with empathy, and drive system performance will be key to our success.

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership experience in application support, who brings a deep understanding of IT service management principles like ITIL. Your problem-solving skills, clear communication, and ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors will be vital. Familiarity with CRM, ERP, or HRIS systems, as well as tools like ServiceNow, will help you hit the ground running. Experience within the charity sector is a bonus, but we’re more interested in your potential, your purpose, and your desire to make a difference.

The young people we support rely on our teams, and those teams rely on technology that works. Your leadership will ensure they have the tools they need, when they need them, so they can focus on helping young people reach their potential.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and if you want your tech skills to create real social change, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box, your drive and purpose could make you the perfect fit.

Research and Impact Manager

circa £50,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Full time, 3-year fixed term contract

Hybrid, 3 office days per week in London

Organisation:

The Royal Foundation

Our client, The Royal Foundation, mobilises leaders, businesses, and individuals to address society’s greatest challenges. Under the leadership of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Foundation’s initiatives are driven by world-class research, long-term partnerships, and a commitment to measurable, scalable impact.

Role:

The Royal Foundation is recruiting a Research and Impact Manager for the Homewards programme, which seeks to demonstrate that it is possible to end homelessness and inspire others to replicate effective practice.

The successful candidate will be a champion for evidence-led decision making, committed to generating robust research and evaluation and ensuring the programme is grounded in evidence. This role will ensure they generate high quality, compelling evidence about the effectiveness of interventions tested through the programme and facilitate a culture of learning to improve delivery and maximise impact.

This new role will sit within The Royal Foundation’s in-house Research & Impact Team, which provides research and evaluation expertise and delivers key insights across our programmes of work, to help design and deliver programmes and understand impact. This role is central to their effort to make The Royal Foundation evidence-led and cutting edge, helping maximise impact across the range of issues they support.

Core Responsibilities:

• Scope, commission, and manage evaluation projects to generate actionable evidence for commissioning and service delivery, ensuring effective supplier, project management, and contractor relationships
• Monitor project progress to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of high-quality evaluations, meeting objectives and adhering to policies
• Collate evaluation and programme data for organization-level impact reports
• Analyse research data and conduct desk research to support the Homewards programme team in scoping future activities
• Provide day-to-day support to the Senior Research and Impact Manager in overseeing research and evaluation across the Homewards programme
• Disseminate evidence effectively through various channels and support the interpretation and application of learnings to a wide range of stakeholders
• Provide updates for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and Homewards partners
• Advise programme partners on research and evaluation design and delivery for action plans
• Identify and mitigate risks through strong project management
• Ensure compliance with Market Research Society (MRS) standards and GDPR for data handling
• Support the Research and Impact team in developing and delivering the research strategy
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

Candidate:

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing research and evaluation projects
• Strong understanding of evaluation techniques, including expertise in commissioning various evaluation approaches, including process, quantitative impact, and theory-based evaluations
• Experience in developing procurement materials and briefing external suppliers, managing research commissions, and ensuring quality and compliance with financial and contractual requirements
• Proven ability to draft research materials, analyse data, and produce high-quality outputs (quantitative and qualitative)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from a range of sources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, skilled in communicating research findings to both internal teams and external audiences, including non-researchers
• Able to work independently and prioritise own tasks and time, has an excellent eye for detail, and can work collaboratively and effectively with others
• Optimistic and energetic outlook, keen to maximise the positive change that the Homewards programme can deliver
• Relationship builder. Adaptable and has a flexible approach to plans, able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios, seize opportunities and solve problems.

Apply:

Please send of a copy of your CV and a one-page covering letter via the "Redirect to recruiter" button above. Your cover letter should explain your motivation for applying and how you meet the skills and experience required. 

Please note that you must already have the right to work in UK to apply for this role.

Closing date: Tuesday 17 June (12pm)

As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.​

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram PACEY

Coram PACEY (previously the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) was formed in 1977, we are a professional association dedicated to supporting home-based childcare professionals including childminders and nannies to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers. We want all children to experience high quality childcare and early education, helping them to have a bright future.

About the role

This role will support both the Finance Officer and Customer Sales Manager to ensure timely collection of membership subscription income and provide customer support to Coram PACEY members. You will address customer queries quickly, accurately, and confidently over a variety of communication methods (phone, email, social media and text chat services), requesting and recording all required information in line with processes and procedures. You will effectively help maintain the Sales Ledger and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database through; the processing of income from sales of membership, recording income data within the CRM and in Coram PACEY’s financial systems. You will promote, sell and process membership, services, and products.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 13th June 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: W/c 16th June 2025

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Deputy Head of Care

£45,000pa + Company Car and benefits (25 days annual leave and pension)

This is a national role

This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Care to hold national responsibility for the operational management of identified Care projects, driving their development and implementation.

Reporting to the Director of Care and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for the line management of Family Support Managers for the Kentown Programme and the development of new locality projects as identified by the Director of Care Services.

Having worked previously in a senior management role, with experience of working in a stressful and emotional environment, within the community, you have a commitment to working in partnership with children, young people and their families, developing, monitoring and delivering service outcomes and building and maintaining successful professional partnerships to ensure the service is accessible to relevant families.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact on family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.

· A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.

· Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.

· A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – you have a strong sense of drive and a warm and friendly working style.

· Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - Educated to A-level or equivalent with a recognised childcare and management qualification (NVQ4 or equivalent)

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Company car for front line care posts

· Time off in lieu

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus scheme

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV with a covering expression of interest letter to us via the link.

Closing date for applications is 20th June.

First interviews will take place at Cassini court on 21st June, with second interviews thereafter.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Registered Charity No: 1070532

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.

  Service Manager

Closing date: midday on Friday 20th June 2025 

• Greater London (Croydon and Sutton)

• £42,703 per annum (including OLW)

• Full-time or pro rata part-time

Are you a qualified Service Manager looking for your next career move? 

Off the Record is an award-winning young people’s mental health charity working across Southwest London.  We are currently celebrating our 30th year. Our Vision is Brilliant, Beautiful and Better mental health for all and our mission is to “show up” for all children and young people's mental health in Southwest London. 

We are a passionate, relational, humanistic organization that works hard to provide compassionate and high-quality mental health support at the point that young people need it rather than at the point of availability.  We provide a range of mental health services to children and young people including Talking therapies, online therapeutic support, a young carers service, therapeutic support to young refugees and asylum seekers, young people in the youth justice system and those impacted by serious youth violence.  Since the pandemic we have increasingly focused on ensuring that we are “all back in” and we love working in the communities in which young people live.

We are inspired and energized by young people themselves and continue to develop and shape our services around the ever-changing mental health needs of young people. We are 100 % committed to diversity and inclusion in these challenging times.  We are currently looking for a range of dynamic and passionate professionals who can work thoughtfully and sensitively with young people in our diverse team of experienced and committed professionals.

One final thing you should know. Theres lots of research that shows how marginalized groups may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We also know that mental health practitioners come from a wide range of backgrounds with rich personal and professional experiences that might not seem standard and that's okay! We really value people who bring unique perspectives and add new knowledge to our team.

The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, and is looking for an EdTech Evidence Lead who will play a key role in the success of these projects. By joining our team as EdTech Evidence Lead, you’ll be helping us to support educators and EdTech companies to strengthen their use of evidence and build understanding around the effectiveness of EdTech products in schools and colleges. 

The role will run until March 2026 in the first instance, with potential for extension.

Job Title: EdTech Evidence Lead
Salary: circa £40,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 with possibility of extension. Open to full-time/part time/freelance. A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options. We are open to full time or part time candidates.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found in the application pack.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: ASAP
Deadline: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter and indicate your preference of area / specialism in your cover letter.

We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage.

The Organisation

The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.

We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession. 

The Opportunity

The EdTech Evidence Lead will play a key role in delivering one of our key projects, focusing on EdTech Evidence. Drawing on their experience and knowledge of EdTech, they will support EdTech companies and educators to build understanding about gathering and evaluating evidence for different EdTech products. They will develop guidance and materials to facilitate this, and work with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to develop resources, systems and processes that aim to promote and recognise ‘high-quality’ evidence around EdTech. 

Main responsibilities include:

• Developing tools and resources to support individuals and organisations to engage with, and in, gathering and evaluating evidence around EdTech
• Developing guidance and training which helps EdTech companies plan and carry out evidence-gathering activities for their products and prepares them to submit evidence for formal review
• Contributing to the development and delivery of processes and systems for formally reviewing EdTech evidence
• Build relationships with EdTech companies and other key stakeholders to understand their use of evidence relating to EdTech and engage them with the project
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders to promote the use of EdTech evidence and seek input into the design and development of key project deliverables
• Representing the project externally to promote engagement with both the project, and with EdTech evidence generally
• Leading on the delivery of key project deliverables and monitoring progress towards these.

Additionally:

• Attending and participate in CPD learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills 
• Arranging and participate in meetings, as required
• Performing other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of the role.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission and truly passionate about supporting the education and EdTech sectors. 

The person specification below outlines the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in this role. However, you do not need to have expertise in all areas; let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply.

Essential knowledge and experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the EdTech sector and marketplace
• Knowledge and understanding of research relating to education technology and approaches to evaluating its effectiveness and impact

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Degree/Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• A good understanding of the English school system including an understanding of evidence-informed practice and digital pedagogy
• Knowledge of designing or writing guidance or training materials
• Knowledge and/or experience of accreditation/ certification/evaluation of individuals, organisations or products

You will also demonstrate:

• strong verbal and written communication skills
• highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a demanding and varied workload
• confident user of technology including e.g. Microsoft suite or Google suite
• a willingness to develop your skills further and engage actively in CPD activities
• commitment to equality and diversity, which you demonstrate in your work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders.

Why Us?

As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 
• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 
• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 
• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.

Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College 

As a growing organisation we are committed to:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 
• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
• Line Managers trained in recognising bias
• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
• All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.

If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please let us know.

For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).

Your Personal Data

As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Pre-employment checks

All conditional offers of employment are subject to:

• Two satisfactory references
• Proof of qualifications
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Central London HQ | Hybrid Working | £84,576 (incl. London weighting)
Permanent | Full-time (35 hours/week)

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to drive transformation in a purpose-led organisation? We're working with a high-impact membership body at the heart of the UK's public sector landscape to find an exceptional Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis.

The Organisation

Our client is a respected, values-driven organisation with a national footprint and a powerful voice in shaping future policy. With a strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, and flexible working, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making.

The Role

As FP&A Manager, you'll lead a high-performing business partnering team, delivering robust financial insight, modelling, and forecasting to support strategic goals. You'll be instrumental in embedding new systems and processes as part of a major finance transformation programme.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading budgeting and forecasting across the group
• Driving financial modelling and scenario planning
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to inform decision-making
• Embedding new finance systems and ways of working
• Leading and developing a team of finance professionals

The Person

You'll be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with:

• Proven experience in FP&A roles across both commercial and not-for-profit sectors
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset
• The ability to influence and challenge at senior levels
• A track record of leading change and developing teams

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £79,500 - £89,000 + £5,000 London weighting (more likely to hire at the beginning or middle of the banding)
• Generous annual leave (up to 32 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
• Excellent pension (up to 12% employer contribution) and family leave packages
• Award-winning wellbeing programme
• Hybrid working (up to 60% remote)
• A chance to make a real difference in a mission-led organisation

Please apply now to be considered!

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Premier League Stadium Fund Technical Manager

£38,000 - £48,000 per annum (dependent on relevant experience and skills) plus generous benefits

The role will be home-based, but geographically will be required to cover clubs and leagues. Regular travel to clubs’ stadiums will be required, as well as occasional travel to our office at Wembley Stadium in London.

We currently have a vacancy for a qualified construction project manager to join the Premier League Stadium Fund as a Technical Manager to support the Stadium Accreditation Programme and to lead on the technical/construction aspects of Premier League Stadium Fund grant projects.

About the Premier League Stadium Fund

The Premier League Stadium Fund, fully funded by the Premier League and administered by the Football Foundation, provides capital grants to improve stadium facilities for players, supporters, and officials. It supports clubs across the football pyramid, including those in the National League System (Steps 1–6), Women’s Football Pyramid (Tiers 1–4), and clubs promoted to the English Football League. The fund covers ground-grading requirements and includes a Club Development Fund to help clubs grow and improve sustainability.

About the Football Foundation

Over the past 22 years, the Foundation has awarded over 23,000 grants worth £877 million to improve grassroots football facilities across England. With record investment this year, it remains committed to ensuring everyone has a great place to play—regardless of gender, race, disability, or location.

The role

Working as part of a team of Technical Managers, you will support our Stadium Accreditation Programme and will lead on the technical/construction aspects of Premier League Stadium Fund grant projects.

You will support the Stadium Accreditation Programme by helping establish new ways of working following the initial assessment of approximately 1,000 stadiums across England and Wales. You will have responsibility for a set of leagues and clubs across the Midlands and the East of England and you will work with them to ensure their compliance while also delivering against the objectives outlined within the new Premier League Stadium Fund Facilities Strategy.

You will be responsible for the scrutiny of the technical/construction aspects of Premier League Stadium Fund grant applications and ensuring the successful completion of new and improved stadium facilities. As part of this process, you will provide professional advice and guidance to applicants to assist with the development of capital projects, within the National League System (NLS) and Women’s Football Pyramid (WFP).

You’ll support clubs in addressing Stadium Accreditation findings, assess their grant applications, and oversee funded projects to ensure construction is completed on time and to plan.

What are we looking for?

You’ll need a construction-related degree or professional qualification (for example RICS, CIOB, RIBA or equivalent), or the equivalent experience in a construction management or technical role. You’ll have expertise in construction processes, and experience of delivering facilities from inception to completion. Experience in sports facility construction is desirable but not essential.

You’ll need excellent people skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and handle challenging situations confidently. Strong organisation, attention to detail, and sound decision-making are essential. You should also be adaptable and open to new technologies to help drive ongoing improvements in the Premier League Stadium Fund and Stadium Accreditation programme.

For more details about the role and full person specification, please download the recruitment pack.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £38,000 - £48,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Sunday 15 June 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place in on 23 / 24 June 2025.

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. 

Help transform the lives of burns survivors with your fundraising expertise.

The Katie Piper Foundation is the only charity in the UK providing a comprehensive rehabilitation pathway for adult survivors of life-altering burns and scars. We are a small, national charity founded by Katie Piper OBE, offering survivors personalised support for their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We're looking for a Major Donor and Partnerships Fundraising Manager to join our passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow our major donor and corporate income streams, delivering excellent stewardship and building long-term partnerships that help survivors rebuild their lives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead our major donor and corporate fundraising strategy, in collaboration with the CEO

• Nurture and grow high-value supporter relationships

• Drive income generation from individuals and companies through tailored stewardship and strategic campaigns

• Represent the charity at meetings and events, building a strong external profile

• Manage a pipeline of prospects and develop a programme of donor cultivation and engagement

• Oversee budgets and reporting, ensuring income targets are met

• Line manage the Fundraising Support Officer

About You

You’re an experienced relationship fundraiser with:

• A strong track record in securing major gifts and developing corporate partnerships

• Excellent communication and networking skills, with confidence engaging donors at all levels

• A creative and strategic approach to growing income

• Financial management experience and a keen eye for results

• Proficiency in using fundraising CRMs like Donorfy

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000 FTE (£32,000 actual for 28 hours/week)

• Flexible and remote working (travel to London expected for meetings)

• 28 days leave + public holidays (pro rata)

• Enhanced parental leave and sick pay

• Laptop, phone, and home office setup provided

• A meaningful role in a small but mighty charity transforming lives

Be part of something life-changing. Join us in helping survivors thrive.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter answering the following: 

1. What has drawn you to The Katie Piper Foundation and this role?

2. How will your skills, experience, and networks help us grow?

3. How do you meet the person specification?

We encourage you to write your cover letter personally – let your voice and experience shine. Alternative formats (video/audio) are welcome. If you need any adjustments to the application process, let us know.

• Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June
• Shortlisting: 23rd/24th June
• In-Person Interview: Friday 27th June, London

1. Introduction

The Partnership Brokers Association’s (PBA) vision is of a world where humanity flourishes in fair societies and vibrant ecosystems because people collaborate bravely across boundaries in the spirit of partnerships - Transforming the Field of Partnering Practice.

We are an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships.

The Partnership Builders Community (PB Community) App is designed to connect, support, and engage members of the Global Network hosted by PBA and beyond. As a key tool for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and community-building, the App enables users to access resources, contribute insights, and participate in ongoing conversations. Ensuring its functionality, relevance, and user engagement is critical to the success of PBA’s broader strategic goals.

2. Purpose of the Role

We seek a tech-savvy, socially engaged individual with a strong grasp of digital trends to support and manage the PB Community App and its users. This role is essential in ensuring the App functions as a dynamic, user-friendly, and strategic tool for PBA and the Global Network it hosts.

The App Manager will cultivate an engaged online community, facilitate meaningful interactions among users, and ensure the App remains a valuable resource aligned with PBA's mission of promoting professional partnership brokering practices.

Success in this role will be measured by increased user adoption and retention, evidenced through regular logins, active engagement, and meaningful user interactions.

3. Key Responsibilities

As a member of the PBA core team, the App Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and ongoing relevance of the PB Community App. Responsibilities are organised into five key functional areas:

i. App management & content moderation (25%)

● Perform back-end configurations to ensure continuous functionality and user accessibility.

● Monitor flagged posts to ensure alignment with PBA’s content standards and values.

● Manage user reports about content or other users, taking appropriate action in line with community guidelines.

● Manage groups within the App to ensure appropriate and relevant content is shared.

● Track and analyse hashtag usage to identify emerging themes and insights for community learning.

● Working closely with PBA’s Operations Lead, edit and update key documents within the App (e.g. the Pocketbook), ensuring content remains current and accessible.

● Create and schedule regular posts to foster engagement and stimulate conversations.

ii. User engagement & support (30%)

● Drive engagement with members of the broader Global Network, including collaboration with hubs.

● Proactively re-engage inactive users to boost participation.

● Provide user support, addressing challenges with App settings; escalate and liaise with Builder AI[1] where needed.

● Manage the onboarding of new users, including introductions and tailored engagement suggestions based on interests.

● Implement strategies from the Global Network, from hubs or others to increase user retention and participation.

iii. Community building (Global Network) (30%)

● Serve as the first point of contact for hub-related communications via the App.

● Develop communication templates and resources to support community activity and learning.

● Engage in proactive outreach aligned with the Global Network’s strategy and relevant events.

● Create opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration among network members.

iv. Develop & maintain a user feedback mechanism (10%)

● Create a simple, accessible feedback form that allows users to report glitches, suggest improvements, and share usability concerns (to be created in collaboration with PBA colleagues).

● The form should be designed for both technical troubleshooting and improving user experience, ensuring that feedback can be easily tracked and responded to.

● Monitor submissions regularly and categorise issues by priority.

● Respond to user feedback appropriately and escalate recurring or critical issues as needed.

● Use feedback data to inform App improvement recommendations.

v. Contribute to and uphold the App’s Terms of Use (5%)

● With reference to relevant PBA policies, periodically update the App-specific Terms of Use, to reflect users’ needs and best practices. This document should clearly outline acceptable content, user behaviour standards, and moderation processes.

● Ensure Terms of Use are accessible to all users and incorporated into the onboarding process.

● Draft Content Guidelines to accompany the Terms of Use, covering issues of images, language, legal norms etc. Finalise these following inputs from relevant PBA Leads and the Stewardship Team.

● Monitor user activity to ensure compliance with these terms. 

4. Skills & competencies

Essential

● Experience managing App administration panels and backend configuration.

● Proficiency in WordPress and content management systems

● Familiarity with system administration and user support processes.

● Strong content creation and management skills.

● Strong communication skills, responsive to user needs.

● Experience in driving online engagement and in facilitating users, (including asynchronously).

● Strong collaboration and networking skills– a "network weaver".

● Ability to interpret analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) and respond with informed actions.

● Competency in design tools, preferably CANVA.

● Fluency in English.

● Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant digital environment for the PB Community App.

Desirable

● Experience as an App Owner or tester, particularly for feature development.

● Fluency in additional languages beyond English.

5. Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be evaluated using the following key performance indicators:

● Growth in active users (measured monthly).

● User retention rates (percentage of users who remain active after 30, 60, and 90 days).

● Community engagement metrics (number of posts, comments, and interactions).

● Response time to user inquiries and technical issues.

● User satisfaction as reported through feedback form.

● Implementation of technical improvements, including by Builder AI, based on user feedback.

● Compliance with established Terms of Use (Appendix A).

6. Terms and Conditions

The App Manager reports to the Operations Lead and works in close coordination with the PBA Coordinator & Operations Manager, Accreditation Manager, Training Portfolio Coordinator, and the convenor/facilitator of the Global Network to ensure alignment across key areas of the organisation’s workstreams.

The App Manager will be contracted for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and needs. The App Manager is expected to work one day per month, at a rate of £230 per day, with invoices to be submitted on a quarterly basis. This is a home-based position; however, a degree of flexibility in availability is required to meet demands.

APPENDIX A:

Terms of use - Partnering Builders Community App

By using this App, I commit to:

Respecting all users, treating them with kindness, and courtesy. I understand that personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, or any form of discrimination are not tolerated.

Contributing actively and constructively to discussions, adding value to the exchanges and learning. I will strive to share relevant information, insights, and perspectives in support of other users’ learning and PB practice.

Protecting the safety and privacy of all users. I will not share personal information without consent and report any suspicious or harmful behavior to the App manager.

Acting with integrity: I understand that spam, misleading information, graphic-content and offensive language are not permitted. I will use language and share content that are conducive to the spirit of collaboration and cross-cultural engagement.

Crediting the work of peers and stating where I have adapted the work of others (in communications within the App as well as externally).

Building my own and others professional profile so that the field itself can get the recognition it deserves.

[1] Builder AI developed the App for PBA, but went into liquidation just before these TOR were launched. PBA is in the process of exploring alternative avenues for technical support.

Contract:  12-month fixed term contract, part time, (28 hours per week) 

Salary: £43,962 - £47,502per annum + London weighting allowance at £3,954 per annum, pro-rated 

Location:  Hybrid, London, Victoria Animal Hospital SW1V 1QQ (2 days per week in the office) 

Closing date:  Sunday 22 June 2025 

Interview dates:  30 June & 1 July 2025 

Join Blue Cross as a Project Manager and help shape the future of our Veterinary Services, helping people on low incomes to access vital healthcare for their pets. As part of our central Strategic Planning team, you’ll use your project management skills to help deliver an ambitious expansion programme to reach more pets and people across the UK who need our help, at a time when it has never been needed more.  

More about the role

In support of our three-year strategy, Our Focus, we’re working to increase the number of pets we help through our veterinary services whilst maintaining a financially sustainable service for the charity. 
 

To achieve this, we’ve designed a programme of service design and improvement projects, and as Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in bringing this vision to life. 
 

Working closely with the Programme Lead and Head of Veterinary Operations, you’ll lead the implementation of a key service design project across our hospitals, working with hospital teams to make the transition as smooth as possible whilst maintaining focus on the project benefits. You’ll also support the programme team to apply our project methodology ensuring the necessary structure and governance.  
 

We’re looking for someone with a track record of delivering large, service design changes in operational, customer-facing environments. You’ll be an experienced Project Manager, with a collaborative approach and great stakeholder management skills to enable you to lead our teams and clients successfully through this transition. Experience in a similar healthcare setting would be beneficial, in addition to a passion for pet welfare and empathy for our clients. 
 

At Blue Cross, we offer a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference to the lives of pets. You'll join a passionate and dedicated expert team committed to our purpose to help pets and people thrive together.  

We provide an inclusive, supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements. 

What you’ll do: 

• Plan and deliver your projects using our tried-and-tested project management approach (based on Prince2) to achieve successful outcomes. 
• Keep a close eye on project progress, budget, quality and performance to ensure we meet our goals. 
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners linked to your projects. 
• Work collaboratively to create realistic plans and allocate resources effectively. 
• Clearly communicate project updates, challenges, and successes to stakeholders and senior leadership. 
• Manage changes and issues, finding creative solutions. 
• Identify and manage project risks. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records. 

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth. 

About you

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with a passion for project management and pet welfare. You’ll be a natural leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

You’ll have a proven track record of delivering large, successful projects on time and within budget to meet their goals. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience  

• Experience leading strategic, cross organisation service design projects successfully from start to finish 
• Strong project management skills and in-depth technical knowledge (Prince2 or equivalent) 
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities 
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience of engaging, influencing and working with diverse teams and external clients to deliver change 
• A passion for pet welfare 
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously 
• Experience working in a busy role and to deadlines  

It would be great (but not essential) if you also had: 

• Previous animal welfare/charity experience  
• Experience working in a similar healthcare setting 
• Change management qualification  
• Experience of using MS Project 

Ready to join us? 

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete a short application form and upload your CV ahead of the closing date on Sunday 22 June 2025.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We look forward to receiving your application! 

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.  

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Life assurance  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 
• Free access to GP via MetLife 
• Recognition scheme 
• Annual volunteer days  
• Claim for professional fees 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Relationship Manager in order to help manage various diverse and exciting accounts within the charity.

In this key position, you will manage a diverse portfolio of high-value donors and collective fund accounts, overseeing financial administration, client communications, and compliance. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring funds are distributed efficiently and effectively to charities and social enterprises worldwide.

As a Relationship Manager you will:

• Manage and nurture relationships with High-Net-Worth donors and collective fund clients.
• Administer client finances including bookkeeping, reconciliation, cash flow, payments, and donation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, intermediaries, grantees, and third-party service providers.
• Support external communications, events, and networking to grow the organisation’s profile.
• Maintain office systems and provide administrative support as needed.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experienced in delivering exceptional service to HNW/UHNW individuals, with a genuine passion for philanthropy.
• Knowledgeable about the charity sector and grant making processes.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and compliance skills.
• An excellent communicator, confident in both verbal and written forms.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with sensitive data.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Salary: Starting salary £35,000

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.