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Programme Manager

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of two innovative rehabilitation and employment initiatives supporting people leaving prison into meaningful, sustainable work.

Position: Programme Manager
Location: Hybrid. Ideally based in or around Birmingham, but applicants based in London will also be considered
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 28th November 2025

About the Role

This is a hands-on delivery and coordination role working across the organisation’s two flagship programmes, Inside Job and Choirs Beating Time. You will ensure high quality and consistent delivery across prisons and in the community, supporting people with convictions into employment and purposeful lives.

The role is hybrid, with time split between home working, our Birmingham or London office, and planned visits to prisons and partners. Travel expenses are covered and visits are scheduled in advance. You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

Working closely with the CEO and COO, you will coordinate delivery activity, support Community Consultants, maintain strong relationships with prisons and partners, and use data and insight to help improve outcomes. If you have experience in programme coordination, employability, rehabilitation or community services and want to work in a mission-driven environment, this could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of Inside Job and Choirs Beating Time across prisons and in the community
• Coordinate delivery activity, logistics, partner relationships and reporting
• Maintain positive working relationships with prisons, probation services, employers and community partners
• Support Community Consultants with resources, scheduling, communication and problem solving
• Monitor programme performance, gather data and help translate insights into improvements
• Work with the CEO and COO on planning, scheduling and programme development
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events or partner visits when required

About You

You will be proactive, organised and confident working with a wide range of people and partners. You do not need to have worked in a prison setting before. Training and guidance will be provided and the organisation will support you through the Ministry of Justice security vetting process.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience coordinating or delivering programmes within justice, employability, rehabilitation, community, homelessness, youth or similar environments
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Good communicator able to build relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders
• Data literate with the ability to track progress and update reports
• Empathetic, non judgemental and comfortable working with people with convictions
• Full driving licence and access to a car for prison visits

Desirable:

• Experience supporting or managing staff or volunteers
• Experience working within prisons, probation or other regulated environments
• Experience in employment support, coaching or case management

About the Programmes

Inside Job is the UK’s first peer-led employment initiative supporting people leaving prison into sustainable work. It empowers people with lived experience to support others, improving confidence and reducing reoffending.

Choirs Beating Time uses music to build confidence, communication and connection both in prison and in the community, helping people develop skills and a renewed sense of purpose.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility between home, office and planned prison visits
• Training, professional development and sector networking opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a strong mission and values
• The chance to shape and grow two high impact programmes

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Employment Coach, Caseworker, Rehabilitation Worker or Project Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Learner Engagement Officer

Location: Birmingham, B24 5HZ

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.  Fixed Term contract ends 31.3.26.

Salary: £25146 per annum

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more here or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot by going to our website.

The Role

As part of our mission, FareShare Midlands is delighted to be able to deliver our I-Can employability programme as part of Birmingham City Council’s PURE project. The PURE Project is funded by the government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme will provide a range of wellbeing, training and employment support to vulnerable residents of Birmingham in order to improve their lives and move them closer to the jobs market.

Main duties include

• Attend outreach events to promote the I-Can programme
• Respond to new referrals in a timely and professional manner
• Manage registration appointments
• Register new participants in line with contractual and audit purposes
• Carry out initial assessment interviews
• Establish suitable outputs and outcomes for participants based on individual needs
• Allocate participants to appropriate Employability Coach
• Arrange initial induction session with participant and Employability Coach
• Prepare participants starter files and training materials
• Input evaluation data onto spread sheet
• Interpret evaluation data and present in graphs and charts
• Undertake and coordinate, on a day to day basis, all aspects of finance and administration relating to the FareShare Midlands contract with PURE – BCC for funding
• Provide consistently high-quality administrative paperwork relating to the delivery of the PURE project including core documentation of the participants journey
• Ensure that all participants files are maintained and are up to date
• Monitor and order PPE and stationary
• Order and issue participant travel passes

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to establish and maintain systems with excellent attention to detail
• Accurate recording, interpreting and presenting of data
• Excellent IT skills and in particular, competent in all Microsoft applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear information, advice and guidance
• Good communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and inclusivity
• Subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands

Desirable

• Relevant experience of the Welfare to Work Sector and barriers to working
• Experience of supporting adults with additional support needs
• Experience of using learner management systems
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Understanding of the Risk Assessment process
• Safeguarding awareness
• Full UK driving license

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role and explaining your interest in FareShare Midlands.
• Your CV.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. 

“Right to Work” in the UK status is required.

We will be actively interviewing applicants as they apply

Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be agreed between Monday–Thursday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £50,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)

About the Role:

As Fundraising & Communications Director, you’ll lead Baytree’s fundraising, communications, and corporate engagement—driving income and influence making it possible for even more girls and women to achieve their potential. You’ll report to the CEO and play a key role on the Senior Management Team, shaping strategy and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, partnership-building, and social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Leadership: Deliver a diverse income strategy across trusts, corporates, major donors, digital campaigns, and events.
• Communications: Shape Baytree’s voice and tell bold, data-driven stories that resonate with stakeholders.
• Corporate Engagement: Build long-term partnerships that align with Baytree’s mission and add real value.
• Team Development: Lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and care.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, performance reviews, and risk management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in fundraising and income generation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic mindset with experience in team leadership
• Ability to align fundraising with programme needs and impact
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission and values

Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire.  We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners.  A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.

Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Service in Hounslow.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This position is Maternity cover until March 26 initially but with the opportunity for something permanent or longer term after this date subject to performance. 

As an IPS Employment Specialist at Twining-Hestia, you will support individuals with severe mental health issues to find and sustain paid employment using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.  

Based in Hounslow, you will manage a 20-25 caseload of clients, engaging them in developing and implementing tailored employment plans to meet their goals. Your responsibilities include conducting career guidance, job searches, CV preparation, and interview coaching, while working closely with clinical staff and community partners such as Job Centres, local business employers. You will also provide ongoing support to clients to help them remain in or return to work, ensuring they receive the necessary adjustments and access to financial advice. Engaging with employers, meeting monthly targets, and maintaining accurate records are key duties. This role is primarily based on site and in the community 65% of your working week, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week only.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You'll need to demonstrate the core skills this role requires—including excellent time management and very good admin skills—as well as align with our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes immediately; the important thing is that you're willing to learn.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.