Work experience development officer jobs in leicestershire, east midlands
Job purpose
This is an exciting time to join Action for ME. With developments in research and policy alongside delivering services which are in high demand, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. You will be responsible for overseeing operational programme design and delivery, reporting of progress, and measuring the impact of all Action for ME work to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow. You will also assist the Chief Executive in implementing the organisational strategy, and by adapting and evolving delivery models on the ground. As you will have operational management and oversight for our Healthcare Services and hold the Designated Safeguarding Lead role for the organisation, you will bring considerable services-related experience at a management and leadership level. The Chief Executive will focus predominately on external matters and therefore you must have experience of managing an organisation to achieve high quality programmes with evidenced impact and motivated teams. You will act for the Chief Executive on topics, as agreed, and deputise during their absence.
Key duties
1. Leadership
- Ensure that children and adults with ME are at the heart of everything we do through meaningful engagement and participation to influence all aspects of our work.
- Deputise for the CEO and represent and promote the Charity at national meetings and events.
- Deputise for the CEO during periods of absence, and in relation to specific matters, issues or elements of operation as delegated from time to time by the CEO, ensuring a consistency of approach and decisions aligned with the organisation’s objectives.
- With the CEO and HR Business Partner, lead on implementing the People and Culture Strategy and ensuring our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging plan is achieved.
- To provide support, leadership and coaching to the Management Team to ensure the smooth running of the organisation and development of the Charity.
- Contribute to the development of the overall strategy for Action for ME, ensuring that the best use is made of available resources within agreed priorities. Ensure that agreed strategy is delivered to target and in line with agreed budgets.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees to ensure effective reporting to the Board and sub-committees.
2. Operations & management
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Charity ensuring high quality service provision that meets all best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and internal policies and procedures.
- Hold overall management responsibility for our Healthcare Services including the role of the CQC Nominated Individual, ensuring all regulatory requirements and compliance are met.
- Manage the staff and volunteer team, including holding regular meetings and ensure the efficient running of the office ensuring a culture that supports, inspires and motivates the team while ensuring required standards and quality are met at all times through effective performance management.
- Act as the organisational Designated Safeguarding Lead (children and vulnerable adults), working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Officers, colleagues and the Safeguarding Lead Trustee; facilitate the annual safeguarding audit (led by the Lead Trustee) and ensuring safeguarding standards across the organisation are maintained.
- Contribute to the learning and development of key personnel including coaching support (either directly or through the identification of external coaches) to enhance performance.
- Establish (where not already in place) and maintain a clear performance outcome-focused management system driving positive change and improvement across all teams.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented and kept up-to-date to enable the effective management of operations and support growth.
- Take the lead role for data protection, health and safety, compliance and risk management across the organisation and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
3. Finance & income generation
- Hold financial leadership responsibility, working closely with the Finance Manager and the Fundraising Director to ensure sustainability for our work.
- Ensure effective financial management with procedures in place which are kept up-to-date and implemented accordingly.
- Provide support and engagement, where appropriate, to actively grow our income.
4. Working with others
- Lead, nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholder groups and partner organisations, both locally and nationally, supporting Action for M.’s place as the ‘go to’ organisation for people affected by ME
- Lead on new business ideas and pilot projects in line with the strategic objectives; with colleagues, develop the business case, identify and manage risks, lead implementation across teams, evaluate success and learning and make recommendations for future development.
5. Other key accountabilities
- Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting operations and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
- Take direction on projects and priorities from the CEO, which may vary from time to time.
- To ensure best value in all service delivery.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience in an operations, leadership, or senior management role, ideally within the charity service delivery or healthcare sector, with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive organisational growth and reporting that demonstrates impact delivered. If you come from outside a support services background, you must demonstrate sound understanding of the regulatory and best practice requirements related to delivering support and/or healthcare services.
- An understanding of ME and associated/overlapping illnesses, the impact on people affected by it or a commitment and ability to understand the illness and lead services to meet the needs of children and adults with ME
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including remote workers, and fostering a supportive workplace culture where change is a constant.
- Safeguarding understanding at a management/decision-making level.
- Proven experience of building and nurturing strong relationships internally and externally at all levels.
- A sound understanding of outcome-focused, effective performance management, quality assurance and risk management.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, financial planning, and resource management in the voluntary sector.
Skills and Behaviours
- Experience of governance, risk management, and compliance, including within regulated services, ideally within a charity and/or service delivery setting.
- Proven ability to think strategically, balance competing demands, use initiative to solve problems and actively seek innovative approaches to problem solving and delivering results.
- Strong interpersonal skills including motivational, negotiating influencing and networking skills which build strong internal and external relationships.
- An ability to understand, analyse and make effective use of data across all of our work.
- A proven ability to coach and motivate staff and to build and lead teams reflecting organisational culture and values, a respectful, constructive and energetic style.
- Proven, strong MS Office skills that supports writing, email, internet and database use.
- Demonstrable ability to work within our organisational values
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Health Advocate Educator
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time,Permament
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Health Advocate Educator supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence.
The Health Advocate Educator will train and provide ongoing support to GP practices and other health professionals to enable primary and secondary care staff to be able to effectively talk to their patients about domestic violence and abuse (DVA), provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for female, male and non-binary survivors of domestic violence and abuse, aged 16 years and over and their children.
The post holder will work in partnership with the local ICB and the service manager to proactively develop and maintain links with health providers in the local area.The post-holder will work within a defined locality, either Stratford-upon-Avon District; North Warwickshire and Nuneaton and Bedworth, or Warwick District and Rugby borough; building links with health professionals and support agencies.
Travel around Warwickshire for client appointments essential to role, therefore use of a car essential.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 26 May 2025
Interview Date: 2 June 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising and Development Manager
We are seeking a proactive and strategic fundraiser to lead income generation and drive real impact for the UK’s national trails.
Position: Fundraising and Development Manager
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Location: Remote (some UK travel required)
Hours: Full time
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year
Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 23rd May 2025
Interviews: First round online – 29th May 2025
About the Role
As Fundraising and Development Manager you’ll take the lead on building meaningful relationships with funders and corporate partners, managing grant applications from research to reporting, and developing the fundraising strategy in alignment with organisational goals.
As the sole fundraiser in a small, passionate team, this is a unique opportunity to shape a growing charity’s income generation strategy while championing access to the UK’s finest outdoor spaces.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and grow relationships with trusts, grant-makers and corporate sponsors.
- Research new funding opportunities and develop compelling applications, including budgets and case studies.
- Develop the charity’s corporate membership offering and lead strategic partnerships.
- Support member organisations with funding opportunities and coordinate a Fundraising Special Interest Group.
- Maintain and develop the CRM system (Beacon) in line with fundraising best practice and GDPR.
- Monitor fundraising KPIs and contribute to annual budgets and business planning.
- Ensure fundraising is ethical, inclusive and legally compliant.
About You
You will be a self-starting, results-driven fundraiser who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by the opportunity to help shape an organisation's future.
You will bring:
- A strong track record in securing grants and building corporate partnerships
- Excellent relationship-building skills and donor stewardship expertise
- Strong bid-writing and budget development abilities
- Familiarity with charity CRMs and fundraising compliance
- A creative, adaptable and conscientious approach to fundraising
- Passion for the outdoors and equitable access to nature
Desirable:
- Experience working with membership organisations or infrastructure charities
- Knowledge of government funding and outdoor, heritage or tourism sectors
About the Organisation
The charity is the independent champion of the UK’s National Trails – iconic long-distance walking, cycling and riding routes. Connecting people to nature and the outdoors while advocating for accessible, sustainable trail experiences. Since their formation in 2021, they’ve grown quickly with an ambitious vision for a vibrant, nature-rich trail network used and valued by all.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Income Generation Manager, Corporate Fundraising Lead, Major Donor Officer, Corporate Development Officer, Corporate Fundraising Manager, etc.
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Join Birthrights as Our New CEO!
Location: Remote (UK-based). Must be prepared to travel to London and other UK locations for frequent meetings with staff, funders and stakeholders.
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of women, birthing people and families.
- Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements, including remote work and compressed hours.
- Culture: Join a kind, progressive, and inclusive team dedicated to respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Growth: Be part of an organisation with ambitious plans for growth and innovation.
About Birthrights: Birthrights is the UK's leading authority on the rights of women and birthing people during pregnancy and birth in the UK. Our work is critical to not only transforming the experiences and outcomes for individuals but also in shifting wider policy, practice and systems. We champion respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth, ensuring that all women are treated with dignity and humanity. Our work is grounded in the belief that every woman has the right to make informed choices about her care and to be supported in those choices.
The Role: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and birthing people? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? Birthrights is looking for a dynamic and compassionate CEO to lead our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to drive change, advocate for birth rights, and work alongside a group of passionate individuals committed to our cause.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Provide compassionate and bold leadership to a remote-working team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Strategic Vision: With the Board and staff, refine and lead the successful implementation of the organisation's strategic and operational plans.
- Influencing: Lead creative and bold external campaigns, policy development, and influencing efforts to advance birth rights.
- Financial Management: Oversee financial operations, ensuring sustainability and growth.
- Fundraising and Business Development: Oversee the fundraising efforts and business development initiatives to support Birthrights' mission.
- Board Collaboration: Work closely with the board to shape and implement strategic goals.
Person Specification:
- Essential:
- Background in the charity sector.
- Genuine passion for Birthrights' cause.
- Strong people management skills.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ).
- Competence in financial management.
- Skills in business development and fundraising.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work closely with the board.
- Strategic and radical leadership skills
- Ability to oversee delivery of policy and programmes to drive impact aligned with organisational strategy and principles
- Ability to build relationships and foster strong collaborative partnerships
- Ability to lead courageously
- Desirable:
- Lived experience of birth or professional experience in maternity care or significant involvement in campaigning or representing people's rights.
- Experience in policy development and influencing.
- Experience in leading bold external campaigns.
- Experience managing remote working or hybrid teams of part-time staff
- Experience of community power building and working as part of movements for change
Our Team: At Birthrights, we believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. Our team is close-knit, passionate, and dedicated to making a positive impact. We work remotely but stay connected through regular meetings and touchpoints, ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued. We are committed to fostering a culture of kindness, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
Equity, Diversity and inclusion: Birthrights is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisation and our external work. We know that diversity in all its forms brings more perspectives, experiences and knowledge, and it makes us a better, stronger organisation.
As an organisation, our employees have recently trained with the Queer Birth Club on LGBTQ+ competency and have undertaken extensive training with JMB Consulting on anti-racism.
We are using positive action in our recruitment as part of our commitment to EDI. This means we are actively seeking candidates from under-represented groups (people of colour, women, LGBTQ+, disabled people, socioeconomic background). If two candidates are equally qualified for the role, we will appoint the candidate with this background under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments so we can accommodate your needs.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about advocating for birth rights and have the skills and experience to lead our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to and we will forward you the candidate pack.
Webinar: Join our informational webinar on Thursday 22 May, 12.30 - 1.30 to learn more about the role. The registration link is in the candidate pack.
Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 5.00pm on Monday 9th June, 2025.
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Are you an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Do you want to play a pivotal role in an exciting charity that is making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Wheels for All is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and help us reach even more people with our inclusive cycling opportunities.
Wheels for All is on an exciting journey of growth, expanding our reach and impact across the UK. With over 30 years of success, we’re now scaling up our work to ensure more people, regardless of their ability, can enjoy the life-changing benefits of cycling. As we continue to grow, we need a strategic and innovative fundraiser to help fuel this expansion.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge, and experience to the table. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh, innovative approaches to fundraising, tapping into new opportunities, and securing the funding necessary to take our mission to the next level.
This is a remote role, offering you flexibility to work from home while having the ability to operate on a national scale, with some occasional travel required . You will work closely with our passionate team, trustees, and external partners, helping shape the future of the charity and expand our reach far and wide.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the fundraising strategy, securing major grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donations to support our national expansion.
- Oversee marketing and communications to ensure consistent and engaging messaging that resonates with a wide audience.
- Work alongside the CEO and trustees to identify new opportunities and drive growth, capitalising on our position as a national leader in inclusive cycling.
- Develop and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives that align with our growing ambitions.
We offer a salary in line with market rates for the role, negotiable depending on experience, and remote working options to ensure you thrive in a flexible work environment. With staff benefits including generous leave, Cycle to Work schemes, and access to health and wellbeing support, this is a chance to be part of something truly special.
Come with us and make a real difference. Join Wheels for All as our Head of Fundraising and help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Policy & Research Officer
Location: Remote (with UK and international travel, candidate must be UK-based)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Reports to: Head of Insight & Advocacy
About Us
Metabolic Support UK is the leading organisation for people living with inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) and their families. We provide expert support and advocacy, champion research, and work with health services and policy-makers to ensure people with IMDs and their families get the care they need and deserve.
The Role
We are looking for a curious and committed Research & Policy Officer to help us build the evidence base to improve the lives of people affected by IMDs. Reporting to the Head of Insight & Advocacy, you will play a key role in delivering our research projects, keeping tabs on relevant policy developments, and helping shape our responses to consultations.
Key Responsibilities
Research (under supervision of the Head of Insight & Advocacy):
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Support the design, planning, and delivery of qualitative and quantitative research projects
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Conduct literature reviews, stakeholder mapping, and data analysis
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Contribute to survey development, focus groups, and interviews with people living with IMDs, families, clinicians and other stakeholders
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Assist with analyses and write up findings in accessible and engaging ways for different audiences
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Ensure all research is ethical, inclusive, and relevant to the needs of the IMD community
Policy Monitoring and Response:
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Track developments in policy relevant to rare diseases and inherited metabolic conditions
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Summarise key policy updates for internal and external audiences
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Support the drafting of consultation responses, position statements, and policy briefings
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Contribute to campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and policy influencing activities
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Help ensure the voice of the IMD community is reflected in national and local policy discussions
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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Organised, analytical, and enthusiastic about improving lives through research and policy
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A strong communicator – able to write clearly and concisely for different audiences
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Comfortable working with data, both qualitative and quantitative
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Keen to learn, with some experience in research or policy (academic, charity, health, or public sector settings)
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A team player who enjoys collaborating and supporting others
Desirable experience:
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Background in public health, health policy, social research, or similar
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Experience working with or for people living with a disorder, carers, or people with rare or long-term conditions
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Familiarity with the NHS, health inequalities, or rare disease policy
What We Offer
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A chance to make a meaningful difference in a growing, agile charity
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A friendly and supportive team culture
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Flexible working arrangements
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Opportunities for learning and professional development
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This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager who is passionate about Jesus’ mission and how we can bring change for families who are struggling around the world. At International Needs, you have the opportunity to use your finance skills to support the amazing ministries of our partners, and to hear firsthand about the impact of our work.
We need a dedicated individual to join the UK team, providing all aspects of charity finance and enabling our global partners to continue and grow their impactful work. We have been growing as an organisation over the last 10 years and want to continue to expand our ministries as needs have also been increasing.
Working together closely in our team, every day you would see the life-changing and transformational impact our work is having on families around the world. Could you join our team?
The Finance Manager is responsible to the Executive Director and responsible for:
- Ensure Financial Sustainability—Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization's long-term sustainability, aligning budgets with the charity's mission and strategic goals.
- Strengthen Financial Governance and Compliance - Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, charity law, and donor requirements, including timely preparation of statutory accounts and audit processes.
- Enhance Financial Planning and Budgeting - Lead the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning, providing accurate forecasting, financial modelling, and scenario planning to support leadership decisions.
- Optimise Resource Allocation - Provide insight and analysis to guide the efficient use of funds, ensuring that resources are directed to the most impactful programs and services.
- Develop Transparent Financial Reporting—To build trust and demonstrate accountability, deliver timely and transparent financial reports to stakeholders, including the ED, trustees, donors, and regulators.
- Support Fundraising and Donor Stewardship - Partner with fundraising teams to manage restricted funds, track grant expenditures, and support financial reporting to funders, ensuring alignment with donor expectations.
- Promote Financial Literacy and Capacity building - Build financial awareness and capacity across the organization by training non-financial staff and ensuring budget holders understand and manage their financial responsibilities effectively.
- Risk Management and Contingency Planning - Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies, including establishing reserves and contingency plans for economic uncertainties or funding shortfalls.
The role requires the job holder to profess and practice the Christian faith and to commit to the Employer’s Statement of Faith.
Right to work in the UK is required for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Through the appointment of a Strategic Programme Director (SPD), we have been given an opportunity to bring a step change in our mission and ministry across the Diocese of Coventry. With a history of innovative missional practice and a dedicated team of lay and ordained leaders across our diverse geographical area (Warwickshire, Coventry and part of Solihull), we are looking to appoint a strategic thinker who is solutions focused with experience in bringing impactful change. The SPD will join us at an exciting time in the strategic development of the Diocese of Coventry as our new diocesan bishop takes up her responsibilities with a vision to see all churches flourish. A highly consultative approach will be needed as we look ahead to the beginning of this new season.
The Strategic Programme Director will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team and key lay and ordained leaders in the delivery of the diocesan strategy. The role will ensure that the programmes, projects and workstreams within the plan are delivered on time, within scope and budget. The Programme Director will provide oversight of the strategic plan from inception of ideas through implementation to delivery of projects. Working collaboratively across the Diocese, the role will also ensure that key outcomes are well-defined, appropriately prioritised, delivered to plan and within budget. The role will include shaping and scoping the request for partnership/external funding.
Programme Development & Planning
- In the first year: To prioritise the clear articulation of a diocesan wide vision and direction of travel through working closely with the Bishop and the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team building on the work achieved in recent years.
- Work with key stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives aligned with the diocesan vision and strategy
- Ensure strategic proposals have clarity and viability
- Ensure effective communication with clarity, consistency and transparency
- Work with senior leaders to prioritise outline proposals
- Work with senior leaders to develop change proposals including detailed outcomes and the process by which those outcomes will be achieved
- Regularly assess the viability of development proposals
- Work with partnership funding bodies, including the C of E Vision and Strategy Team, to submit funding proposals and assure the quality of applications for any partnership funding
- Represent the Diocese in discussions with partnership funders
- Work with senior leaders to make the best use of central resources to support change
Programme Management
- Facilitate the launch of partnership-funded strategic projects, ensuring they are appropriately planned, resourced, measured and managed.
- Establish appropriate programme governance, including risk management, change management, regular reporting, and budget management
- Work with the communications team to ensure consistent and effective messaging
- Establish review and support processes to ensure projects are delivered successfully
- Ensure intervention processes are developed to pause, or if necessary, terminate projects that have demonstrated they will not deliver
- Capture and publish lessons learned, and support research studies
- Build consistent protocols for all significant strategic development initiatives
- Track progress against a detailed project plan, deliverables, outcomes and measures
- Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs, escalating to BSIG as required
- Provide support for operational aspects of projects in liaison with diocesan colleagues
- Ensure project leads/managers regularly complete a quality project highlight report
- Address project issues and risks, escalating to BSST accordingly
- Report project status to BSST on a regular basis
- Oversee production of all necessary annual reports for the Strategic Investment Board
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Culham St Gabriel’s Trust is an endowed charitable foundation whose vision is for a broad-based, critically reflective religion and worldviews education contributing to a well-informed, respectful and open society. The Trust is committed to providing teachers of religion and worldviews and other professionals with the connections, challenges and professional development they need.
As our Digital Operations Manager you will be an experienced professional who is passionate about digital strategy and transformation. You will have knowledge of the charity, education or religion and worldviews sector. You will be a collaborative team player who thrives in an often-changing context, having an innovative and adaptable approach to your work.
You will join a small, friendly staff team. Our values lie at the heart of everything we do and are summed up in the principles of empowering others and collaborating purposefully. We are a remote working organisation, meeting regularly online for team meetings, and in-person at least once a month. Occasional travel to other in-person meetings on Trust business may be required as part of this role.
It is necessary that you have a right to work in the UK.
We encourage you to have a short informal conversation about this role before you decide whether to apply.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Key Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution, salary sacrifice scheme offered, optional private health insurance, employer supported volunteering scheme.
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum, bank holidays and four discretionary days pro rata
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Abandon Normal Devices are seeking an experienced finance professional or small accountancy provider to manage our core finance functions on a freelance/contract basis. This is an ongoing, part-time contract supporting the financial operations of a small, ambitious arts organisation working at the intersection of art, technology and digital culture.
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of charity finance, skilled in Xero, bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, audit preparation, HMRC filings and support with funding reports. You may be an individual already set up for freelance work, or a firm used to providing finance support to charities or arts organisations. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and liaise with trustees and external auditors as needed.
To apply for the role please:
- Read the Finance Manager Job Description
- Complete an Application Form
- Complete an Equal Opportunities Form (submitted anonymously).
Application Timeline
- The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 1 June 2025
- Interviews are expected to take place on W/b 16 June 2025
About us
Abandon Normal Devices (AND) is a commissioning agency and arts organisation known for creating radical, site-responsive projects at the intersection of art, technology and digital culture. Working across the UK and internationally, AND commissions artists to explore the social, environmental and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Our portfolio includes large-scale outdoor artworks, exhibitions, research programmes, residencies, online projects and our flagship AND Festival — a
nomadic biennial bringing cutting-edge digital experiences to diverse locations.
Our work often takes place in unexpected settings, from post-industrial towns to natural landscapes, creating space for bold experimentation and critical reflection. At our core, we champion interdisciplinary collaboration and are committed to inclusive, sustainable practices that challenge what is considered ‘normal’ in culture today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A mission-driven and impact focused single programme NGO is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 1 year maternity cover contract. The role is fully remote (from within the UK) and is full-time (5 days per week) for a 12 month contract. There may be the requirement to travel to Ghana on occasion throughout the 12 months. A busy role, in a vibrant charity headed by a passionate Founder/CEO – the role represents the chance to be part of a fantastic international organisation.
Salary is £63,000 - £70,000 depending on skills and experience, and the role would best suit a fully-qualified accountant with significant experience managing global finance teams within the international development sector.
The organisation’s mission is to get 3-6 year old children in rural Africa to thrive. They have developed an award-winning Early Childhood Development programme, proven its impact through rigorous evaluation, and scaled it with governments in both Ghana and Uganda. It is currently reaching over 300,000 children per year, and we aim to reach 1 million children per year by 2028. The programme benefits both preschool age children and unlocks the potential of marginalised rural parents.
With around 100 staff globally, the interim Finance Director will manage a diverse team of finance professionals. Your role will include setting and managing budgets, supporting fundraising strategy and proposals, overseeing spend and financial controls and processes. You will lead the finance team in Ghana made up of a Junior Finance Manager, four Finance Officers, two bookkeepers and a Procurement and Logistics Officer. You will also manage the Uganda Finance Officer, and Global Finance Manager based in the UK.
The role will involve a mixture of hands-on accounting, complex donor reporting, consolidated and year-end accounts, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and financial modelling. Xero is used across the organisation, and financial year-end is December.
Duties include:
· Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s scale and income-generation strategy, including exciting new opportunities for potential expansion to the southern regions in Ghana and exploring implementation of the programme in a new country.
· Develop and strengthen robust and flexible cost models (including sensitivity analyses/stress testing) to guide decisions around the pace and rate of scale, staffing & resource requirements, ensure value for money and maximise cost efficiencies.
· Develop robust budgets for new and renewal funder applications, considering complexities around funder restrictions, currency exchange and forecast economic conditions.
· Ensure that the organisation-wide financial systems, policies, procedures and internal controls and audits are robust, compliant and best practice to support current activities and future growth.
· Be pro-active in identifying ways to improve efficiencies and strengthen financial rigour, including leading on internal projects to enhance systems and processes to automate approvals and develop cost recovery models as we look to expand our operations outside Ghana and Uganda.
· Lead and coach the finance team to maintain and deliver operational excellence & financial rigour, closely monitoring the operating and financial reports against plans and budgets.
· Lead monthly financial reviews and oversee timely production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the Board, donors and management team.
· Work with our internal operations and programmes team to develop financial systems so that direct financial support is provided to local government partners and they are able to take on responsibility for and account for programme budgets, including overseeing termly financial disbursements and reporting.
· Work with programmes team to build the capacity of local government partners in financial management, procurement, and budgeting so that they will eventually be able to fund and sustain the programme themselves. Create the budgets, financial information, documentation and materials for funding proposals.
· Oversee the creation of all financial reports for funders, ensuring mechanisms to track and report against restricted income are robust, and preparing financial analyses for funder
· Provide monthly and quarterly management accounts for trustees summarising current and forecast financial position for the year, cashflow analysis and KPI reporting.
· Attend trustee meetings, present information to the Board and liaise with Board members, including leading the quarterly Finance and Audit Committee meetings.
· Ensure that the Statutory Accounts for all entities are prepared, including internal information is collated and provided, external auditors are instructed and deliver to standard.
· Ensure all organisations are compliant with tax, regularity and legal requirements (e.g payroll, tax, NGO registration, insurance, registrations with regulatory authorities)
· Actively manage the performance and build the capacity of direct reports through training, coaching, holding 1to1s, setting performance goals, appraisals, developing new policies and practices.
Requirements:
-Fully-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA essential
-Prior experience working as Head of Finance or Finance Director in an international development charity (NGO)
-Prior experience managing a global team
-Deep understanding of international charity finance - donor reporting, programmes finance, foreign currency transactions
-Strategic finance experience covering budgeting, scenario planning, consolidated accounting and financial modelling - within an NGO setting
-Must be able to start the role quickly - ideally immediately available or with a short notice period
Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP
Interviews: Ongoing
Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose
The Accommodation Advisor provides housing support, information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to men within the criminal justice system, ensuring successful resettlement into accommodation. Managing a high caseload, the role operates within tight key performance indicators (KPIs), supporting individuals both in the community and at HMP Hewell.
Location: Primary HMP Hewell but flexibility required to support other areas as needed
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Housing Support
- Case Management
- KPIs & Targets
- Collaboration & Partnership
- Administration & Record Keeping
- Community & Prison Support
- Safeguarding
Key Skills & Attributes
- Experience of supporting individuals in prison, on a custodial license, or a community order.
- Knowledge of accommodation services and housing-related support.
- Competency in IT applications, case management systems, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage high caseloads with complex support needs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to self-manage.
- Customer focus.
Notes
- Our organisation follows Safer Recruitment principles and guidelines for all posts where contact with children and/or adults at risk is possible – this includes a full application process, interviewing candidates, taking up and verifying two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your last employer), verifying qualifications, identity checks, an enhanced (Disclosure and Barring Service) DBS check and HMPPS prison vetting.
- You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Why work for YSS?
- Annual leave of 35 days (including Bank Holidays).
- Additional company holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Employee Health & Wellbeing plan.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Flexible working / hybrid working.
- Monthly supervision for support / personal development.
- Robust induction and training programme with an organisational commitment to ongoing training and personal development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Individual Giving Officer (Committed Giving)
Closing Date: 26th May
Interviews: 4th June
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We have two exciting opportunities to work within the growing and ambitious Individual Giving team at Alzheimer’s Society. These roles are both within the Committed Giving team and are pivotal in helping us to reach our ambitious goal of doubling our income by 2030.
One role will be responsible for the campaign management of our Big Win Weekly Lottery. The other role will be responsible for the campaign management of our Regular Giving programme. Both roles offer a fantastic opportunity to continue developing your project management and marketing skills on big-budget acquisition campaigns across multiple channels such as TV, face-to-face, print, and digital.
You will be encouraged to regularly review the performance of your campaigns, taking learnings and making suggestions to push your campaigns to greater heights. We are a team that loves to try new things, test, learn, and innovate, so you’ll regularly be part of ideation sessions.
You will have the opportunity to work with many talented and passionate colleagues. This includes building close relationships with our agency partners to maximise the effectiveness of creative and targeting; working with the data and insight teams to make the right ask to the right supporter, and the Stories team to tell powerful stories from people living with dementia within your campaigns.
This role is predominantly home-based, but the team meets in person (usually) monthly to build relationships and discuss our strategy. We are happy to discuss any preferences around flexible working before or during the application process.
About You
We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn and grow within the role. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is committed to delivering high-quality work.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is organised and proactive, with the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
- Brings experience in fundraising and/or marketing that can be applied to the development and delivery of fundraising campaigns.
- Is highly motivated to exceed targets and driven to continuously improve, embracing new ideas and learning from both successes and setbacks.
- Thrives when working with people, celebrates shared achievements, and enjoys collaborating to overcome challenges.
- Communicates openly and honestly, building strong and positive relationships.
- Has experience reporting against KPIs and evaluating campaign performance.
- Has an interest in data analysis and can use insights to draw conclusions and suggest improvements.
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Job Title: Domestic Abuse Helpline IDVA
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term (Until 30 September 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Domestic Abuse Helpline IDVA, supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children as well as working closely with Refuge’s community outreach service support workers, the MARAC team, deputy managers, and the refuge accommodation team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative way across all referring agencies and therefore it is an important aspect of this job that the post holder has experience of working collaboratively with a range of other agencies.
Some of the key responsibilities for this role are to provide a single point of contact for referrers, including self-referrals, into Refuge’s duty referral line/ helpline service and to establish the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic abuse, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk. You will also support the empowerment of survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 28 May 2025
Interview Date: 4 June 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Due to the nature of this service, this post is only open to female applicants (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).
Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre (CWRC) is looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking Centre Manager to head up our newly reopened Peterborough Women’s Centre, which reopened its doors in March 2025 following renovations.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a trauma-informed, vibrant women’s service in an area facing significant deprivation, including women who have been involved in the criminal justice system. As Centre Manager, you will lead the development of the centre’s services and partnerships, directly contributing to improved health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of women in Peterborough.
Whether you're an experienced women’s sector professional, a community or probaton worker ready to step into management, this role ia a unique chance to shape a centre from the ground up—bringing vision, empathy, and leadership to make a real difference to women's lives in Peterborough.
