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Academy Manager

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Academy Manager to lead an inclusive education provision in Peterborough.

Position: Academy Manager
Salary: £27,748 – £29,876 per annum
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 15 August 2025

Interview Date: W/C 25th August 2025

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic individual to manage and develop the day-to-day operations of an Academy provision in Peterborough. Supporting disabled and disadvantaged children, young people and adults, you'll oversee project management, safeguarding and the delivery of alternative and post-16 education programmes. You’ll also lead and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers and build strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Co-ordinating education programmes and daily operations across the Peterborough site
• Leading project planning, compliance, monitoring and reporting
• Ensuring all safeguarding and safety requirements are met
• Managing, training and supporting a team of staff and volunteers
• Delivering direct support to individuals and families
• Building and maintaining effective external partnerships
• Monitoring outcomes and adapting programmes as needed

About You

You’ll be a nurturing and resilient leader with a strong belief in inclusive education and community empowerment. You’ll combine practical leadership experience with a person-centred, trauma-informed approach.

You will have:

• A teaching qualification or equivalent
• Proven experience managing people and projects
• Experience working with disabled or disadvantaged individuals, including those who are neuro-divergent
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A creative and proactive approach
• Strong IT skills and a clean driving licence
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

About the Organisation

The charity is a UK-wide voluntary organisation based in Warwickshire, dedicated to building inclusive communities founded on justice, advocacy, empowerment, and friendship. They specialise in supporting individuals of all ages who are isolated or at risk of exclusion, pioneering Circles of Support, Independent and Collective Advocacy, Person-Centred Planning, and full participation in mainstream life. Their Academy provision supports learning and development for people of all ages, creating positive outcomes through inclusion, creativity and compassion.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Education Manager, Alternative Provision Lead, SENCo, Learning and Inclusion Manager, Training Programme Lead, Inclusion Officer, Education Project Manager. #INDNFP

Ready to lead a truly meaningful programme? Apply now and be part of a team that changes lives through learning.

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

Healthwatch City of London are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced communications and engagement officer to ensure that the patient and service users voice is at the heart of Health and Social Care decision making.  The successful candidate will drive engagement with the local community, creating visibility of our work to residents and partners. You will also be responsible for the management of our volunteer team and the exciting projects they undertake.

This part time role (4 days a week) is within a busy small team representing the residents, workers and students of the City of London. Healthwatch City of London are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care. Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services, and to speak out on their behalf. We also work to get services right for the future.

You’ll also be representing our organisation at network meetings across all the various Health and Social Care providers, charity partners and patient groups across North East London.

Role purpose

Working closely with the General Manager and Trustees you will develop and deliver the communications and engagement strategy for the organisation, making sure the patients voice is at the heart of everything we do. You will write monthly newsletters, daily social media posts, organise and manage engagement and information events and produce statutory publications. You will also deliver the volunteer strategy by recruiting and managing a wide-ranging volunteer team and identifying relevant projects which enhance and deliver on Healthwatch City of London objectives. 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile and innovative programme across Greater Manchester. You’ll join a small, skilled team at Gaddum working to ensure change is driven by lived experience, and your work will directly shape understanding of what works in adult social care reform.

About the Role

Gaddum is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to provide maternity cover for a key leadership role. This is a time-limited opportunity to contribute to the delivery and evaluation of one of Greater Manchester’s most ambitious adult social care transformation programmes: the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF). In GM, our projects focus on improving the identification and support for unpaid carers through the hospital discharge pathway and improving community-based care arrangements via Shared Lives schemes.

As Senior Project Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining delivery momentum, nurturing established relationships, and supporting the system-wide monitoring and evaluation of the programme. You’ll bring excellent coordination, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation skills, ensuring that business as usual continues smoothly and that Gaddum plays its full role in enabling the GM system to capture and evidence the impact of the ARF.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) provides expert oversight and support across the ARF projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective delivery. As per their job title, they project manage the infrastructure element of the entire GM programme.

They coordinate efforts across various sectors, manage stakeholder engagement, and are responsible for the integrated approach to risk management, data governance, and financial oversight. The role is accountable to Gaddum’s CEO, and reports to them. It has been central in ensuring the successful execution of GM's vision and objectives for the ARF.

Key Responsibilities

Continued and Strong Programme Delivery
• Maintain oversight and coordination of ARF activities on behalf of Gaddum, ensuring that timelines, risks, and communications are effectively managed.
• Chair or coordinate relevant meetings, workshops, and learning sessions with partners across health, social care, VCSE, and lived experience networks.
• Support the continuation of established coproduction approaches and ensure that lived experience remains central to the delivery of the programme.
• Maintain key project documentation including risk registers, action logs, and shared work plans.
• Provide line management to the Project Administrator, ensuring effective consortium secretariat and communication functions are upheld.
• Provide regular updates to the project’s Senior Lead within the Adult Social Care Transformation Team in NHS GM Integrated Care.
• Oversee the work of the ARF Lived Experience Coordinator (line managed by the Engagement and Coproduction Service Manager) to ensure this workstream is effectively aligned with the overall ARF project strategy and timeline.

Evaluation and Impact
• Lead, as the Greater Manchester system infrastructure, the development and delivery of an end-of-programme learning and evaluation event, currently planned for March – April 2026.
• Contribute to regular reporting cycles and ensure Gaddum’s role in evaluation is clearly communicated to stakeholders and commissioners.
• Act as a lead point of contact for evaluation activities, both locally and nationally, working closely with Ipsos, the national evaluation partner.
• Support system partners to engage meaningfully in the development of the GM Theory of Change, ensuring relevant data and insights are gathered and shared.
• Coordinate data collation and reporting in collaboration with the consortium, supporting the integration of data systems where needed, and ensuring alignment with governance and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationships
• Sustain the strong and positive relationships with local authorities, health and care organisations, the VCSE sector, and carers’ networks.
• Provide advice, challenge, and coordination to ensure consistent and inclusive engagement across the partnership.
• Escalate emerging issues or risks to the CEO and consortium where necessary, supporting collaborative problem-solving.

Financial and Contractual Support
• Work closely with Manchester City Council’s finance leads and Gaddum’s internal team to track spend, support monitoring returns, and ensure financial accountability.
• Contract manage and support the appointed creative agency leading on our Shared Lives marketing and communications campaign.
Other key tasks & responsibilities of the role
• Line Management: Supervise the Project Administrator, ensuring they provide effective secretariat responsibilities for the consortium.
• Risk Management: Keep stakeholders well-informed about risks, strategies, and progress. With the consortium, co-design and manage risk register elements, providing rapid escalation of issues to the CEO and consortium, developing solutions where necessary.
• Troubleshooting: Take all reasonable steps to enable system partners to identify barriers and develop solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish and maintain ongoing feedback loops, making necessary adjustments to the project’s approach based on stakeholder input and real-world outcomes.
• Coordination of reporting: Work closely with SCIE and GM ARF stakeholders to ensure data integration and reporting, aligning regional data
with national datasets and performance metrics.
• Contracting and Compliance: Ensure adherence to contracting and compliance requirements, maintaining robust monitoring and reporting systems
• Systems Change Facilitation: Lead on systems change initiatives, ensuring that all project components are aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the ARF programme.

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Our vision is to save every one. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.

We’re looking for the best of the best to be part of our RNLI crew. This is an exciting new role that is people focused, making sure our engagement volunteers and supporters feel part of the RNLI family and are appreciated and supported in everything they do. You will be helping us brave the storm and empowering our volunteers in their engagement activities, from raising money and creating visitor experiences to developing our retail offering. This role will cover areas including Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and our lifeboat stations along the North East Coast.

About us

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service, seasonal lifeguards, and water safety education and initiatives. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day.

Working together with partners and communities, we aim to educate, influence, supervise and rescue those at risk from drowning. By 2024, we’re aiming for a 50% reduction in drowning in the UK and Ireland and effective drowning prevention strategies around the world. We see digital technologies as crucial in helping us achieve this goal.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• Starting with 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance

About the role

As a Community Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Connecting the RNLI community to the cause
• Empowering volunteer engagement crew to do what they do best: engaging the public, sharing our RNLI vision and growing support for our cause
• Supporting volunteer engagement crew to achieve key income, footfall and contact goals and seeking ways to engage new audiences
• Being part of an amazing regional team, working collaboratively to shape the future of RNLI engagement and provide an outstanding level of care to staff, volunteers and supporters

About you

You’ll be:

• A people person who can interact with a wide number of different volunteers, branches, groups, individuals and businesses
• Inspiring and empowering engagement activity in your area, tackling challenging goals
• Able to work as part of a high-performing team but equally confident working independently, out and about in your area
• Passionate about making a real difference for our volunteers and supporters and growing support for our cause

To be considered as the Community Manager, you will need:

• Experience of working within the third sector
• Experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Volunteer leadership and management experience, ideally in a collaborative environment
• Experience of seeking out and implementing new opportunities for improved performance

Please note, this role requires a significant level of travel within the North & East region, including quarterly meetings at our Regional Base in Thornaby, with occasional travel to other RNLI assets and our support centre in Poole. This post requires a valid driving license, and a car will be made available to support.

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 4th August 2025.
First interviews: 14th August 2025 (Teams).
Second interviews: 22nd August 2025 (in person – Thornaby).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out, dependent on the eligibility of the role (England & Wales: DBS check; Scotland: Disclosure Scotland PVG; Northern Ireland: Access NI; Republic of Ireland: Garda Vetting; International: International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

We are an amazing local charity, supporting people across Huntingdonshire with cancer. Would you like to be involved in improving the lives of people affected by cancer?Are you well organised, with an attention to detail, who loves meeting people?  

If yes, then the role of Programme Manager at HCCN might be for you!

This role is at the heart of the charity, managing delivery of existing services while developing new and innovative activities to help people with a cancer diagnosis back to independence with a renewed sense of self-esteem. You’ll be a key part of our small but mighty Operations Team.

We need our Programme Manager to:

• manage our existing portfolio of programmes and activities, ensuring that all activities are delivered according to scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality standards
• develop a new Pathway process, offering a confidential conversation with the people we support to explore the health and wellbeing support they require, and encourage them to take part in appropriate activities
• manage our community support sessions across Huntingdonshire and grow additional groups
• supervise and motivate the contractors who act as activity leaders
• engage and motivate the volunteers who support activity leaders
• ensure compliance with all relevant processes, legal requirements and standards
• ensure the charity continues to respond to the needs of the people we support

The attributes you will need:

• to act with integrity and respect - be confident, proactive, seek out and listen to what people are doing and want to do    
• be creative – respond positively to what you hear, be innovative as you develop and test ideas for new services and activities
• be resourceful, think outside the box and gain support to deliver locally to meet agreed outcomes in the areas of emotional wellbeing, physical activity, nutrition and 1:1 support
• develp your budget, be aware of essential financial constraints to ensure sustainability
• know and care about people with cancer and the issues that affect them

Full training will be provided. 

This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be required to work at our central Huntingdon location Bradbury House (PE29 1UL) on 2 Fridays each month when we run our community group and hold operational meetings, as well as running groups in St Ives and Sawtry. In time, in St Neots and Ramsey as well. Occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area is required. 

The time commitment is 20 hours per week.

You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle. 

The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail with a genuine interest in learning new things. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a difference while developing your skills. 

We offer pension benefits and paid holidays and sickness.

To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.

At HCCN we commit to:

• Listening first - to fully understand the wants and needs of our clients and volunteers
• Maintaining confidentiality, at all times
• Remaining alert to the latest tried and tested ways to help people diagnosed with cancer
• Collaborating with reputable partner organisations – to achieve win, win, win solutions
• Ensuring we demonstrate legal and financial compliance – good governance
• Focus our passion on doing the things that will improve the quality of life of our clients

Supported Housing Manager

Treasures Foundation offers accommodation and outreach to vulnerable women who have backgrounds of addiction, trauma, mental health and the criminal justice system. We provide housing and support until women can make the transition into their own homes, with some long-arm support extending beyond this period.

The Area Manager will work alongside the COO and CEO to help develop and manage the existing service as well as a new detox provision. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Providing guidance to Specialist Support Manager, Project workers and Volunteers to support their professional development, ensuring that the service is run professionally, efficiently and effectively.

· Fostering a holistic approach to supporting staffs needs, through supervision and appraisals.

· Seeking and highlighting opportunities for change at project/ organisational level

· Creating and developing a group programme which meets the needs of the women and aims of the project, such as effective communication and conflict resolution

· Planning and managing the staff rota and Out of Hours emergency on call rota, required to meet the needs of the service

· Reviewing and auditing the service on a continual basis, ensuring that it meets both the needs of the residents and quality standards.

· Ensuring the safety of the houses by managing challenging behaviour, through conflict resolution and following procedures

· Fostering good working relationships with key stakeholders

· Overseeing the individual tailored programmes created by project staff. 

· Helping to build and develop relationships with outside organisations in order to promote the work of Treasures and identify opportunities to achieve the best outcomes for residents.

· Adhering to relevant policies and procedures

·         Ensure staff update data base system and log reports

· Updating trustees quarterly on the service by providing a written report

Person Specification

Essential

· Experience managing supported living or residential care (ideally mental health focused)

· Knowledge of working with individuals with complex or challenging behaviours

· Comfortable supporting and leading staff teams

· Strong communication and organisational skills

· Someone proactive, confident, and committed to high standards of care and support

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level with a Barred List DBS check, although we do not discriminate, and we actively welcome applications from those with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and/or in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Please note - Female only applicants please

A part-time role developing, curating, delivering and finessing training for two distinct audiences – training for those who have low digital confidence, as well as young people, in how to use digital devices effectively and efficiently; and also training for those who may come into contact with, or wish to learn about, digital poverty, including staff of corporates and community providers. 

The former audience – learning about digital skills – will need to gain knowledge and understanding about the foundational elements of using laptops, tablets and smartphones.  This includes Essential Digital Skills such as setting passwords, connecting to Wi-Fi and using keyboards, as well as soft skills such as staying safe online, critical thinking and recognising fake news or AI generated imagery.

The latter audience – learning about digital poverty – will need to learn about the causes and impacts of digital poverty, what impact digital exclusion has on families and communities, and how to understand if someone is digitally included.

There may be other training requirements as well – such as training external users of our systems, training corporate volunteers, or a train-the-train model of supporting young people to work with those in their communities.

Key responsibilities

• Work with CEO and SMT to gain a strong understanding of the content we wish to deliver.
• Design a range of standardised training materials, developing curriculum plans, which are able to be tailored easily for cohorts.
• Work with the Head of Development to ensure training meets the needs of potential partners.
• Work with delivery and project officers to understand training requirements as they relate to specific programmatic requirements.
• Deliver training as the lead trainer for the charity, usually in person but sometimes online.
• Work with partner organisations to build strong relationships, especially when working with corporate volunteers.
• Create and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of the training, gather feedback and finesse the training models you have created.
• Be able to run a train the trainer model for corporate volunteers, other staff, and young people on specific programmes, briefing them and ensuring consistency and quality.
• Work with the Head of External Affairs to produce high quality materials, including presentations, leaflets and other resources.
• Support marketing, project management, contract management and other functions delivered by other team members.
• Provide accurate reporting on the basis of feedback, participation and other indicators of current success.
• Take a self-sufficient approach to logistical management, whilst also working with colleagues where duties overlap.
• Keep up to date on developments in digital skills, maintaining subject matter knowledge.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the digital poverty landscape, including across policy, research and interventions, to inform training delivery.
• Work with colleagues to role model best practice in training.

The role is remote based - the whole team works from home - but you will need to be able to regularly travel across the UK including potential overnight stays and evening working.  You must feel comfortable being the person who sets up at a training event, and have a hands-on approach.  (The costs of travel are, of course, covered.)

About Park Lodge Project

Park Lodge Project is a dedicated charity committed to empowering young people and fostering safe, supportive environments where they can thrive. We provide a range of vital services, including educational and employment support, safe housing, ensuring every young individual has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As a small but impactful organisation, we aim to deliver our life-changing work and drive positive change in young people's lives.

Job Purpose

This is a new role within Park Lodge Project. You will be responsible for researching and leading all fundraising bids, developing funding opportunities and working with service delivery colleagues to respond to opportunities. You will lead on all aspects of bid writing, including showcasing and reporting young people impact data.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Chair of the Fundraising Trustee Committee to support the strategy, development and delivery of identified opportunities. You will be the lead on organising key stakeholder events.

Closing date: 8 August

Interview date: 14 August

We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee the safety, functionality, and sustainability of our unique site at Highbury Corner.. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact—supporting our staff, maintaining a historic building, and helping us reach our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035. If you're passionate about facilities, health & safety, and making places work better for people, we’d love to hear from you.

Join ARC Blackburn as our new Operations Manager and help lead a charity supporting people seeking asylum and refuge. This is your chance to combine hands-on leadership with a deep commitment to social justice in a frontline, community-led environment.

We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of ARC Blackburn and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services. You’ll lead our staff team, manage our internal systems, and ensure our services run smoothly, safely, and in line with our values.

ARC Blackburn has been a trusted source of support for people seeking sanctuary since 2004. Based in the heart of Blackburn, we provide casework support, social activities, English classes, volunteering opportunities, and advocacy – with a strong emphasis on lived experience and community involvement. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our impact and continue building a strong, inclusive organisation.

About the Role

• Position: Operations Manager

• Location: Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn BB2 1LQ (office-based, with some travel locally)

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings/weekends)

• Salary: £34,000

• Contract: Fixed term – 3 years (with the potential to extend, subject to funding)

• Reports to: CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ARC’s day-to-day operations and service delivery

• Line-manage the staff team and support their development

• Oversee internal systems including HR, finance, and facilities

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety

• Maintain financial records, monitor budgets, and support small fundraising activities

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Trustees to deliver on strategic goals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners

• Champion equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices in all areas of work

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a people-centred, fast-paced environment and who brings both attention to detail and a genuine passion for supporting displaced communities.

How to Apply

• Download the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and the person specification. The pack is available as an attachment after you click 'Apply Now'.

• Closing date: Monday 25th August at 10:00am.

• Via CharityJob, please send us your CV along with a cover letter telling us why you’re interested in the role and how your experience matches what we’re looking for (maximum two A4 sides, minimum font size 11).

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may take place before the closing date – early applications are encouraged. As part of the first stage, we may invite applicants to a short video call to explore your experience and interest in the role (note: this does not guarantee shortlisting).

The Muslim Charity’s volunteer programme envisions a world where individuals from diverse backgrounds unite to collaborate, leveraging their unique talents and perspectives to drive lasting change. We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Manager to be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing volunteer programmes that support this mission. By offering comprehensive training, resources, and a supportive network, we aim to inspire volunteers to take proactive measures, advocate for sustainable development, and contribute to a more equitable and compassionate world for everyone.

In this role, you will:

• Cultivate partnerships and collaborations with diverse communities and organisations, both nationally and internationally.
• Oversee the recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
• Foster understanding and solidarity among different communities through volunteer activities and outreach initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer programmes, making improvements as necessary.
• Identify and secure resources, including funding and training materials, to support volunteer initiatives.
• Advocate for sustainable development and social issues, promoting our mission and the importance of volunteerism.
• Prepare reports on programme performance and communicate progress and outcomes to stakeholders and the broader community.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, non-profit management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in managing volunteer programmes, with a focus on both national and international initiatives.
• Strong understanding of social issues and cultural dynamics in various communities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in project management and organisational skills.

About Us

Since 1999, we have been delivering aid and development programmes to transform lives. Joining us, you’ll be a crucial part of this mission. You’ll also benefit from:

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on communities both locally and globally.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• An opportunity to travel to different countries and engage with the communities.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

We will hold ongoing interviews until a suitable candidate is identified.

At Muslim Charity, we believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches our mission. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, race, gender, age, disability or faith, are valued. By embracing diverse perspectives, we enhance our ability to serve those in need.

STEM Ambassadors National Programmes Lead

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000

Join the UK’s Largest STEM Volunteering Programme and Make a National Impact!

Are you passionate about STEM education and creating opportunities for young people? Do you want to create national programmes that connect businesses, universities, and volunteers with schools across the UK?

We’re looking for an experienced and visionary careers and enrichment programme lead to shape and deliver high-impact outreach initiatives as part of the STEM Ambassador Programme – the UK’s largest STEM volunteering programme, which engages nearly 28,000 volunteers from over 5,000 organisations.

In this newly created role, reporting to the Head of Skills & Partner Engagement, the National Programmes Lead will lead the design and delivery of innovative programmes that bring STEM education to life. You’ll create meaningful connections between volunteers, employers, and educators, ensuring young people are inspired and supported to pursue STEM pathways. Through engaging industry, higher education institutions, and partners, we aim to create a powerful community of highly effective ‘STEM evangelists’, who support the growth of technical and vocational education to achieve the UK’s ambitions as a Science Superpower.

About Us

STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving the lives of young people through the power of STEM, as great STEM education builds the knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.

To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, as well as student-facing experiences.

We lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, and more.

To achieve our vision, key deliverables for this role will include:

• Design, develop and launch national outreach programmes that align with curriculum needs, policy priorities and the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Manage end-to-end programme lifecycles – from concept and planning to implementation, monitoring and impact evaluation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with businesses, higher education institutions (HEIs), and delivery organisations across the UK.
• Use data and insights to identify needs, shape strategies, and demonstrate the impact of your work.
• Create compelling reports and communications to engage stakeholders and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people.

About You:

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive.

We’re looking for someone who is strategic, collaborative, and passionate about STEM education, with a track record of leading successful outreach or education programmes to tackle the skills and education challenges.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering education or outreach programmes involving business or volunteer engagement.
• Strong project management skills – able to juggle multiple complex initiatives and deliver to time and budget.
• A robust understanding of STEM education, the UK skills and careers agenda, and the education landscape.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence and inspire.
• The ability to analyse data, evaluate programme impact, and write insightful reports.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be at the heart of a nationally significant mission to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians and digital pioneers. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead innovative work with measurable impact, in collaboration with some of the UK’s most influential employers and educators.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working hours, with work from home availability.
• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme.
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more.

Ready to apply?

To apply please send a full CV and cover letter (max 2 A4 pages) explaining what interests you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

Help shape the future of STEM education – apply today and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 18th August 2025

First interviews: Tuesday 26th August (via Teams)

Second interviews: Thursday 4th September (in person at the National STEM Learning Centre in York)

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.bThis role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.

The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating new prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Manager, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

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We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

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At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 11th August 2025 (1st round), w/c 18th August 2025 (2nd round)

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

This exciting new role will lead on creating and implementing a Fundraising Strategy, applying for grants from trusts and foundations, growing our existing Patrons programme, increasing visitor donations and leading a legacy giving programme.  We are looking for a fundraising professional with a strong track record and the ability to build strong and empathetic relationships. If you have energy, creative problem-solving skills, a real focus on achieving results and want to make a big impact working collaboratively with a team of committed staff and volunteers, this is the role for you. 

The role is office-based in Ripon Cathedral at the heart of this lovely cathedral city.

The Mission of Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral, with those of Bradford and Wakefield, is one of three cathedrals within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds. It is one of three seats, centres of teaching and mission, for the Bishop of Leeds. In serving the whole Diocese of Leeds, the cathedral serves a population of approximately 2.5 million people across a vast region. This includes the majority of West Yorkshire and the western part of North Yorkshire. The cathedral’s influence also stretches across diocesan boundaries, especially in North Yorkshire where it is regarded as the cathedral serving North Yorkshire Council.

The five broad areas of mission are:
• growing the worshipping community;
• being a mother church of the diocese and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom to the region;
• promoting, developing and conserving our spiritual and built heritage;
• responding to human need in loving partnership;
• striving to safeguard the integrity of creation - Carbon Net Zero.

What you will deliver: 

Creation and implementation of a Fundraising Strategy and a pipeline of applications which secures grant funding from trusts and foundations: Working collaboratively you will research and identify potential new funders, develop relationships with trusts and foundations, prepare compelling grant applications/cases for support and secure funding for priority projects. An exemplary and growing Patrons programme: Working closely with existing Patrons you will ensure Patrons are connected to and involved in the life of the Cathedral, and develop and implement a Patrons development programme. Increased visitor and individual donations: Through creative ways of telling the story, developing a compelling case for support and working to develop volunteer confidence, you will increase the average donation per visitor and grow individual donations. Growth in legacy giving: Leading and introducing a new culture of legacy giving, you will develop and carry out effective strategies for engaging with legacy pledgers, support staff and volunteers to encourage legacy giving, and develop a pipeline. Strong partnerships and great teamwork: You will develop and maintain positive relationships across the cathedral team, with funding bodies, Patrons, donors, supporters and volunteers. Best practice in fundraising: You will ensure that all activity complies with the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR and other relevant legislation and best practice.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 9am on 11 August 2025.  Interview dates are given in the recruitment pack.

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