This is a fantastic opportunity to support our Grant Fundraising programme. We are in a key point of our strategy, expanding our programmes to support more young people than ever before. To do this, we need to focus on building on the success of our grants programme to expand our income. The role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to build on our existing grant programme. They will focus on researching new opportunities, liaising with the delivery team for project ideas and working with them to create impact reports, and taking the lead on lower level grant applications. This role is part funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Responsibilities Grant Applications Write fundraising applications for grants under £10,000. Support the development of our unrestricted and core application to send to family foundations. Support the Head of Fundraising and Communications with larger grant applications. Research and Prospecting Create pipeline of potential funders Work with the delivery teams to create a list of potential projects to fund. Stewardship Create and send detailed impact reports to funders on time and in line with their requirements Build and maintain meaningful relationships with our supporters CRM Management Person Specification Experience Working in a similar events or fundraising role Working with people and building up relationships across different audiences Knowledge Funding and charitable sectors Proven track record of developing and managing relationships Aware of opportunities in the local area Computer literate in MS Office Previous use of CRM systems Essential Skills and Competencies Outstanding writing skills and ability to write clearly and concisely Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail Outstanding communication skills Outstanding networker capable of developing relationships Able to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines Able to effectively represent Youth Options and promote core brand messages A creative thinker who can bring fresh outlook and ideas Collaborative, able to work in a small, informal team
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to support our Grant Fundraising programme. We are in a key point of our strategy, expanding our programmes to support more young people than ever before. To do this, we need to focus on building on the success of our grants programme to expand our income. The role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to build on our existing grant programme. They will focus on researching new opportunities, liaising with the delivery team for project ideas and working with them to create impact reports, and taking the lead on lower level grant applications. This role is part funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Responsibilities Grant Applications Write fundraising applications for grants under £10,000. Support the development of our unrestricted and core application to send to family foundations. Support the Head of Fundraising and Communications with larger grant applications. Research and Prospecting Create pipeline of potential funders Work with the delivery teams to create a list of potential projects to fund. Stewardship Create and send detailed impact reports to funders on time and in line with their requirements Build and maintain meaningful relationships with our supporters CRM Management Person Specification Experience Working in a similar events or fundraising role Working with people and building up relationships across different audiences Knowledge Funding and charitable sectors Proven track record of developing and managing relationships Aware of opportunities in the local area Computer literate in MS Office Previous use of CRM systems Essential Skills and Competencies Outstanding writing skills and ability to write clearly and concisely Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail Outstanding communication skills Outstanding networker capable of developing relationships Able to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines Able to effectively represent Youth Options and promote core brand messages A creative thinker who can bring fresh outlook and ideas Collaborative, able to work in a small, informal team
Director We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact. Position: Director Salary: £52,500 - £57,500 Location: Hybrid at least 4 days per week in the office (N7), with regular travel to prison sites Hours: Full-time Closing Date: 10th July 2026 About the Role The charity supports people serving prison sentences through creative music and peer-led employment programmes. Working closely with the existing Director and Board of Trustees, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes across multiple prison sites. Key responsibilities include: Leading strategic planning and organisational growth Developing and delivering fundraising and income generation strategies Securing grants, contracts and partnership opportunities Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting Managing contracts and relationships with prison and sector partners Leading and supporting a dispersed team Acting as an ambassador for the organisation with funders and stakeholders About You You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with: Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact sector. Experience as a senior leader, Director, CEO or member of a leadership team. A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development. Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight. Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills. Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments. A strong understanding of prisons, rehabilitation and the barriers faced by people within the criminal justice system or related sectors (homelessness, substance use, rehabilitation). Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach. A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity, music and peer-led support. About the Organisation Established in 2014, the charity delivers creative music and peer-led employment programmes in prisons across London, Kent, the Midlands and the North East. The organisation works alongside people facing significant barriers, helping them develop skills, confidence and pathways into employment while creating meaningful opportunities for long-term change. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Operations Director, Executive Director, Director of Services, Head of Programmes, Director of Operations, Managing Director, Director of Partnerships, Charity Director. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Director We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact. Position: Director Salary: £52,500 - £57,500 Location: Hybrid at least 4 days per week in the office (N7), with regular travel to prison sites Hours: Full-time Closing Date: 10th July 2026 About the Role The charity supports people serving prison sentences through creative music and peer-led employment programmes. Working closely with the existing Director and Board of Trustees, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes across multiple prison sites. Key responsibilities include: Leading strategic planning and organisational growth Developing and delivering fundraising and income generation strategies Securing grants, contracts and partnership opportunities Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting Managing contracts and relationships with prison and sector partners Leading and supporting a dispersed team Acting as an ambassador for the organisation with funders and stakeholders About You You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with: Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact sector. Experience as a senior leader, Director, CEO or member of a leadership team. A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development. Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight. Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills. Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments. A strong understanding of prisons, rehabilitation and the barriers faced by people within the criminal justice system or related sectors (homelessness, substance use, rehabilitation). Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach. A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity, music and peer-led support. About the Organisation Established in 2014, the charity delivers creative music and peer-led employment programmes in prisons across London, Kent, the Midlands and the North East. The organisation works alongside people facing significant barriers, helping them develop skills, confidence and pathways into employment while creating meaningful opportunities for long-term change. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Operations Director, Executive Director, Director of Services, Head of Programmes, Director of Operations, Managing Director, Director of Partnerships, Charity Director. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Grant Programmes Manager. The organisation is a charitable foundation that brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through strategic grant-making, research, and long-term partnerships, the organisation supports initiatives that address local needs and help communities to thrive. This role is available on a permanent basis and can be either full-time or part-time. The salary range is £29,000-£40,000 FTE, depending on experience. This is a role with flexible working arrangements, all staff attend the Woking office on Mondays and with the option to work remotely on other days. As the Grant Programmes Manager, you will report to the Deputy Director of Grants & Programmes and play a key role in designing, delivering, and evaluating targeted funding programmes such as our Heritage for All, Clearer Care and Mental Health scale Up Fund Programmes. You will work closely with colleagues across Grants, Programmes, Development, and Communications teams to steward donor relationships and ensure that their funding reaches the communities where it will have the greatest impact. You will manage the end to end delivery of funding programmes. You will engage with voluntary and community organisations, public sector partners, and donors to shape programme design and share learning. You may also be required to line manage a Grants Officer or Administrator providing support on programme delivery. To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and highly organised individual with experience managing the full lifecycle of grant or funding programmes. You will have strong project management skills, excellent attention to detail, confidence interpreting complex information and communicating this to a range of audiences. You will bring a friendly, professional approach and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots community groups to donors and trustees. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. You will have strong digital skills and experience using Microsoft Office. Experience working in the charity or voluntary sector is desirable. Additional desirable experience includes, familiarity with CRM systems, experience working with communities within Surrey, and an interest in supportive grant making practices such as IVAR principles of open and transparent grant-making. How To Apply To apply, please submit your CV in Word format in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Grant Programmes Manager. The organisation is a charitable foundation that brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through strategic grant-making, research, and long-term partnerships, the organisation supports initiatives that address local needs and help communities to thrive. This role is available on a permanent basis and can be either full-time or part-time. The salary range is £29,000-£40,000 FTE, depending on experience. This is a role with flexible working arrangements, all staff attend the Woking office on Mondays and with the option to work remotely on other days. As the Grant Programmes Manager, you will report to the Deputy Director of Grants & Programmes and play a key role in designing, delivering, and evaluating targeted funding programmes such as our Heritage for All, Clearer Care and Mental Health scale Up Fund Programmes. You will work closely with colleagues across Grants, Programmes, Development, and Communications teams to steward donor relationships and ensure that their funding reaches the communities where it will have the greatest impact. You will manage the end to end delivery of funding programmes. You will engage with voluntary and community organisations, public sector partners, and donors to shape programme design and share learning. You may also be required to line manage a Grants Officer or Administrator providing support on programme delivery. To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and highly organised individual with experience managing the full lifecycle of grant or funding programmes. You will have strong project management skills, excellent attention to detail, confidence interpreting complex information and communicating this to a range of audiences. You will bring a friendly, professional approach and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots community groups to donors and trustees. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. You will have strong digital skills and experience using Microsoft Office. Experience working in the charity or voluntary sector is desirable. Additional desirable experience includes, familiarity with CRM systems, experience working with communities within Surrey, and an interest in supportive grant making practices such as IVAR principles of open and transparent grant-making. How To Apply To apply, please submit your CV in Word format in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
River Thame Conservation Trust
Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Job Description: Senior Agricultural Officer (Water & Wildlife Friendly Farming) Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire Starting Salary: £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: CEO River Thame Conservation Trust Founded in 2012, the River Thame Conservation Trust (RTCT) is a charitable environmental organisation dedicated to safeguarding the River Thame, its catchment and wildlife, ensuring that these benefits can be enjoyed by people. We are a team of seven staff supported by a board of trustees, and a vibrant network of volunteers. We collaborate closely with landowners, and a range of statutory, private and charitable bodies, partnership with whom is key to the impact of our work. The Trust has a strong focus of delivery on-the-ground, with work programmes to improve the habitat and connectivity of the catchment's watercourses and create new floodplain wetland habitat. Improving our understanding of the health of the Thame's watercourses, and the impacts they are subject to is also a focus, pursued via programmes to monitoring water quality by-wide citizen science, river fly monitoring, and monitoring to understand fish and mammal populations. The information we glean enables us to target on-the-ground projects, as well as to effectively engage with other organisations and sectors which are essential to solving the challenges the catchment faces. Our role as co-hosts for the Thame Catchment Partnership places us ideally to address those cross-sectoral challenges. RTCT benefits from being part of a wider family of rivers trusts, under the umbrella of the national body the Rivers Trust. Rivers Trust affiliation provides a basis for knowledge exchange, sharing of resources, and representation to government and other national bodies, through national-level advocacy and campaigns led by the Rivers Trust. One of the most active and important areas of the Trust's portfolio is working with farmers to promote water and wildlife friendly farming practices. This has been achieved most recently through our role in facilitating the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster. With our partners the Freshwater Habitats Trust, we recently completed the Project Development Phase (PDP) of the Defra funded Ock and Thame Farmers Landscape recovery project. This PDP submission is now under consideration by Defra. Should Defra approve the project, RTCT is likely to play a central role in the delivery of this project which will create and enhance freshwater and other habitats across up to 7,200 ha, and over the project's 20-year term. Progression of the project will be transformational for both the Thame Catchment, and RTCT. The postholder would be expected to play a key role in the delivery of the Landscape Recovery Project. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Agricultural Adviser to lead the delivery of high-impact, farm-based interventions that improve water quality, hydrological processes, biodiversity, and climate resilience across our catchment(s). Working at the interface of farming, conservation, and water management, you will provide trusted, expert advice to farmers and land managers, supporting the transition to profitable, environmentally sustainable farming systems. You will play a key role in identifying, developing and delivering projects aligned with water and wildlife-friendly farming principles, helping to reduce diffuse pollution, restore habitats, and strengthen ecosystem resilience. You will identify where and how partners and other specialist suppliers can form part of the solution, and seek to secure partnership opportunities and projects as appropriate. Key Responsibilities Farm Advice and Engagement Build long-term, trusted relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, and agricultural stakeholders. Deliver targeted, one-to-one advice to farmers to reduce agricultural diffuse pollution and improve soil and water management. Promote and support adoption of nature-based solutions,and regenerative farming practices. Identify current conservation value of land holdings, and opportunities for enhancement of wildlife habitats and species. Identify funding opportunities through agri-environment schemes, public sector grants, philanthropic funding, offsetting through statutory (e.g. BNG) or voluntary mechanisms, and emerging markets for ecosystem services. Programme Delivery Lead the design and delivery of catchment-sensitive farming initiatives, complimenting the activities of existing initiatives led by others, notably Thames Water, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. dentify opportunities for, design and implement on-farm capital works (e.g. farm water storage, fencing, sediment traps, slurry infrastructure improvements). Ensure projects meet environmental outcomes for water quality, habitat enhancement, and species recovery. Technical Leadership Provide technical expertise on: Species recovery and habitat creation and enhancement Nutrient & pest management and diffuse pollution mitigation Soil health and erosion control Planning and delivery of Environmentally sustainable farming practices Funding opportunities available to farmers / NGOs to undertake and sustain environmental enhancements, including SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Nature Based Solutions markets Partnership Working Facilitate the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster, and play a leading role in its ongoing development, including through collaboration with neighboring farmer clusters. Collaborate with regulators, water companies, NGOs, and local authorities to deliver integrated catchment management. Represent the Trust at stakeholder meetings, farmer events, and industry forums. Initiate and contribute to partnership bids and funding opportunities. Monitoring and Reporting Track project outputs and environmental outcomes, including improvements in water quality and biodiversity. Use data and evidence to evaluate effectiveness of interventions and inform adaptive management. Contribute to reporting required by funders and stakeholders. Work with the Trust's Communications staff to promote RTCT's work with farmers, within the agricultural community and amongst rural and agricultural stakeholders. Team Leadership Mentor, support and line-manage staff within the land use team - Currently one Assistant Project Officer. Strategic Leadership Contribute to organisational strategy and continuous improvement of advisory approaches. Secure the long-term viability of RTCT's farming support activities, through securing sustainable funding sources, and providing a service which is trusted and valued by land managers and funders alike. Contribute to wider Trust Strategy, including ensuring farming support activities are complimentary to and achieve synergies with other areas of the Trust's activities. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant experience advising farmers on environmentally sustainable agriculture. Strong knowledge of: Farm businesses. Species and habitats in a farmland context Diffuse water pollution and mitigation techniques Soil management and nutrient planning Organic and non-organic fertilisers Plant nutrient requirements Agri-environment schemes and policy frameworks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence behaviour change. Ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes to time and budget. Ability to work flexibly to fit with farming timetables - some evening and weekend working may be required. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the catchment. Desirable Degree (or equivalent experience) in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field. BASIS, FACTS, or similar land-based qualifications. Experience working within a catchment-based approach Personal Attributes Passionate about sustainable farming and environmental improvement. Practical, solutions-focused, and collaborative. Credible and empathetic when working with farmers and land managers. Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively. What We Offer Opportunity to drive meaningful environmental change across landscapes. Supportive, mission-driven team environment. Professional development and training opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working. Membership of the Rivers Trust Pension scheme. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the required skills, knowledge and experience to: RTCT Administrative Support Officer Paula Hudson by 5pm on Thursday the 18th June. Interviews are scheduled for the 29th of June, in Person in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Senior Agricultural Officer (Water & Wildlife Friendly Farming) Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire Starting Salary: £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: CEO River Thame Conservation Trust Founded in 2012, the River Thame Conservation Trust (RTCT) is a charitable environmental organisation dedicated to safeguarding the River Thame, its catchment and wildlife, ensuring that these benefits can be enjoyed by people. We are a team of seven staff supported by a board of trustees, and a vibrant network of volunteers. We collaborate closely with landowners, and a range of statutory, private and charitable bodies, partnership with whom is key to the impact of our work. The Trust has a strong focus of delivery on-the-ground, with work programmes to improve the habitat and connectivity of the catchment's watercourses and create new floodplain wetland habitat. Improving our understanding of the health of the Thame's watercourses, and the impacts they are subject to is also a focus, pursued via programmes to monitoring water quality by-wide citizen science, river fly monitoring, and monitoring to understand fish and mammal populations. The information we glean enables us to target on-the-ground projects, as well as to effectively engage with other organisations and sectors which are essential to solving the challenges the catchment faces. Our role as co-hosts for the Thame Catchment Partnership places us ideally to address those cross-sectoral challenges. RTCT benefits from being part of a wider family of rivers trusts, under the umbrella of the national body the Rivers Trust. Rivers Trust affiliation provides a basis for knowledge exchange, sharing of resources, and representation to government and other national bodies, through national-level advocacy and campaigns led by the Rivers Trust. One of the most active and important areas of the Trust's portfolio is working with farmers to promote water and wildlife friendly farming practices. This has been achieved most recently through our role in facilitating the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster. With our partners the Freshwater Habitats Trust, we recently completed the Project Development Phase (PDP) of the Defra funded Ock and Thame Farmers Landscape recovery project. This PDP submission is now under consideration by Defra. Should Defra approve the project, RTCT is likely to play a central role in the delivery of this project which will create and enhance freshwater and other habitats across up to 7,200 ha, and over the project's 20-year term. Progression of the project will be transformational for both the Thame Catchment, and RTCT. The postholder would be expected to play a key role in the delivery of the Landscape Recovery Project. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Agricultural Adviser to lead the delivery of high-impact, farm-based interventions that improve water quality, hydrological processes, biodiversity, and climate resilience across our catchment(s). Working at the interface of farming, conservation, and water management, you will provide trusted, expert advice to farmers and land managers, supporting the transition to profitable, environmentally sustainable farming systems. You will play a key role in identifying, developing and delivering projects aligned with water and wildlife-friendly farming principles, helping to reduce diffuse pollution, restore habitats, and strengthen ecosystem resilience. You will identify where and how partners and other specialist suppliers can form part of the solution, and seek to secure partnership opportunities and projects as appropriate. Key Responsibilities Farm Advice and Engagement Build long-term, trusted relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, and agricultural stakeholders. Deliver targeted, one-to-one advice to farmers to reduce agricultural diffuse pollution and improve soil and water management. Promote and support adoption of nature-based solutions,and regenerative farming practices. Identify current conservation value of land holdings, and opportunities for enhancement of wildlife habitats and species. Identify funding opportunities through agri-environment schemes, public sector grants, philanthropic funding, offsetting through statutory (e.g. BNG) or voluntary mechanisms, and emerging markets for ecosystem services. Programme Delivery Lead the design and delivery of catchment-sensitive farming initiatives, complimenting the activities of existing initiatives led by others, notably Thames Water, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. dentify opportunities for, design and implement on-farm capital works (e.g. farm water storage, fencing, sediment traps, slurry infrastructure improvements). Ensure projects meet environmental outcomes for water quality, habitat enhancement, and species recovery. Technical Leadership Provide technical expertise on: Species recovery and habitat creation and enhancement Nutrient & pest management and diffuse pollution mitigation Soil health and erosion control Planning and delivery of Environmentally sustainable farming practices Funding opportunities available to farmers / NGOs to undertake and sustain environmental enhancements, including SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Nature Based Solutions markets Partnership Working Facilitate the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster, and play a leading role in its ongoing development, including through collaboration with neighboring farmer clusters. Collaborate with regulators, water companies, NGOs, and local authorities to deliver integrated catchment management. Represent the Trust at stakeholder meetings, farmer events, and industry forums. Initiate and contribute to partnership bids and funding opportunities. Monitoring and Reporting Track project outputs and environmental outcomes, including improvements in water quality and biodiversity. Use data and evidence to evaluate effectiveness of interventions and inform adaptive management. Contribute to reporting required by funders and stakeholders. Work with the Trust's Communications staff to promote RTCT's work with farmers, within the agricultural community and amongst rural and agricultural stakeholders. Team Leadership Mentor, support and line-manage staff within the land use team - Currently one Assistant Project Officer. Strategic Leadership Contribute to organisational strategy and continuous improvement of advisory approaches. Secure the long-term viability of RTCT's farming support activities, through securing sustainable funding sources, and providing a service which is trusted and valued by land managers and funders alike. Contribute to wider Trust Strategy, including ensuring farming support activities are complimentary to and achieve synergies with other areas of the Trust's activities. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant experience advising farmers on environmentally sustainable agriculture. Strong knowledge of: Farm businesses. Species and habitats in a farmland context Diffuse water pollution and mitigation techniques Soil management and nutrient planning Organic and non-organic fertilisers Plant nutrient requirements Agri-environment schemes and policy frameworks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence behaviour change. Ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes to time and budget. Ability to work flexibly to fit with farming timetables - some evening and weekend working may be required. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the catchment. Desirable Degree (or equivalent experience) in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field. BASIS, FACTS, or similar land-based qualifications. Experience working within a catchment-based approach Personal Attributes Passionate about sustainable farming and environmental improvement. Practical, solutions-focused, and collaborative. Credible and empathetic when working with farmers and land managers. Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively. What We Offer Opportunity to drive meaningful environmental change across landscapes. Supportive, mission-driven team environment. Professional development and training opportunities. Hybrid and flexible working. Membership of the Rivers Trust Pension scheme. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the required skills, knowledge and experience to: RTCT Administrative Support Officer Paula Hudson by 5pm on Thursday the 18th June. Interviews are scheduled for the 29th of June, in Person in Wheatley, Oxfordshire. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
Salary: £27,000 FTE (pro rata £16,200) Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid with at least 1 day per week onsite in South Wales Play a key role in funding meaningful change A well-established, purpose-led animal welfare charity is entering an exciting new phase following a major shift in its operating landscape. With ambitious plans to grow its reach and impact, the organisation is strengthening its fundraising team to build sustainable income for the future. This is an excellent opportunity for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to contribute at a pivotal moment, helping secure vital funding that directly supports life-changing work. You will play a central role in securing income from trusts and foundations, working across the full fundraising cycle from research and bid writing to reporting and relationship management. As part of a collaborative income generation team, you will contribute to an ambitious income target while building and managing a diverse portfolio of funders. What you will be doing Managing and growing a portfolio of trust and foundation funders Writing compelling, high-quality grant applications across a range of values Researching and developing new funding opportunities and prospects Producing clear, timely monitoring and impact reports for funders Building strong, long-term relationships through effective stewardship Developing and maintaining a robust funder database Working collaboratively across teams to shape strong, fundable cases for support Supporting the wider development of the fundraising strategy Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fundraiser who is motivated by impact and collaboration. You will bring: Experience in trust and grant fundraising , including successful bid writing A track record of securing low, medium and high value grants Experience producing monitoring and reporting for funders Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisation and attention to detail Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines Experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships Confidence working with CRM systems (such as Beacon or similar) A collaborative approach and commitment to working within a small, purpose-driven team What you will receive 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro rata £200 annual CPD allowance Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses Why join? This is an opportunity to be part of a committed organisation at a defining moment in its journey. Your work will directly enable impactful programmes and help build a sustainable future for those it supports. If you are passionate about fundraising and want to see the tangible impact of your work, this role offers both purpose and opportunity. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: £27,000 FTE (pro rata £16,200) Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid with at least 1 day per week onsite in South Wales Play a key role in funding meaningful change A well-established, purpose-led animal welfare charity is entering an exciting new phase following a major shift in its operating landscape. With ambitious plans to grow its reach and impact, the organisation is strengthening its fundraising team to build sustainable income for the future. This is an excellent opportunity for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to contribute at a pivotal moment, helping secure vital funding that directly supports life-changing work. You will play a central role in securing income from trusts and foundations, working across the full fundraising cycle from research and bid writing to reporting and relationship management. As part of a collaborative income generation team, you will contribute to an ambitious income target while building and managing a diverse portfolio of funders. What you will be doing Managing and growing a portfolio of trust and foundation funders Writing compelling, high-quality grant applications across a range of values Researching and developing new funding opportunities and prospects Producing clear, timely monitoring and impact reports for funders Building strong, long-term relationships through effective stewardship Developing and maintaining a robust funder database Working collaboratively across teams to shape strong, fundable cases for support Supporting the wider development of the fundraising strategy Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fundraiser who is motivated by impact and collaboration. You will bring: Experience in trust and grant fundraising , including successful bid writing A track record of securing low, medium and high value grants Experience producing monitoring and reporting for funders Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisation and attention to detail Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines Experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships Confidence working with CRM systems (such as Beacon or similar) A collaborative approach and commitment to working within a small, purpose-driven team What you will receive 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro rata £200 annual CPD allowance Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses Why join? This is an opportunity to be part of a committed organisation at a defining moment in its journey. Your work will directly enable impactful programmes and help build a sustainable future for those it supports. If you are passionate about fundraising and want to see the tangible impact of your work, this role offers both purpose and opportunity. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Senior Manager - Housing & Infrastructure Grants Portfolio Management Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 06/07/2026 About the role Working in a team with our Heads of Housing & Infrastructure Funding Portfolio Management, members of the Housing & Infrastructure Grant Portfolio Management team will play a critical role in managing a range of complex grant investments. You will be joining our experienced, multi-disciplinary team, who are committed to making positive changes in supporting housing and infrastructure delivery and unlocking hundreds of thousands of homes across England. Our Senior Managers look after some of the largest funding investments Homes England makes (up to £350m at a project level), with significant complexity, political interest and stakeholder management responsibilities. Therefore, we are looking for a mixture of technical skills, experience, stakeholder management and a calm, professional approach to getting the job done. We are a flexible, national team that works locally; with Homes England moving to a regional delivery model, we now form part of Chief Regional Delivery Officer's directorate's central technical team. A key part of the role will involve working collaboratively with regional Homes England colleagues primarily across the North, as well as external partners, to drive forward our housing and regeneration priorities locally. The Team believes in delivering a first-class customer service, resolving project delivery issues informally wherever possible, taking an innovative and creative approach. They believe in working in a collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision making and problem solving within their team. This is a rare chance to shape the future of infrastructure and housing delivery in a national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of complex contractual and delivery issues directly helping to create new communities. The role will support partners and the delivery of key strategic projects around England. There are some ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance contract management with day-to-day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the funding required to unlock housing. Please note the job title of this role internally is Senior Manager - Infrastructure Grants Project Management A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Housing & Infrastructure Grants business with complex project delivery issues, aiming to ensure that projects are performing in line with expectations. You will be proficient in project and portfolio management, assurance and monitoring in the built environment with a background in capital projects and programmes in the housing and infrastructure (e.g. funding projects with viability challenges, transport, utilities, public buildings, land assembly, site remediation, communications and green/blue infrastructure) sectors and hold a relevant professional qualification. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced housing & infrastructure professional, you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager - Housing & Infrastructure Grants Portfolio Management Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 06/07/2026 About the role Working in a team with our Heads of Housing & Infrastructure Funding Portfolio Management, members of the Housing & Infrastructure Grant Portfolio Management team will play a critical role in managing a range of complex grant investments. You will be joining our experienced, multi-disciplinary team, who are committed to making positive changes in supporting housing and infrastructure delivery and unlocking hundreds of thousands of homes across England. Our Senior Managers look after some of the largest funding investments Homes England makes (up to £350m at a project level), with significant complexity, political interest and stakeholder management responsibilities. Therefore, we are looking for a mixture of technical skills, experience, stakeholder management and a calm, professional approach to getting the job done. We are a flexible, national team that works locally; with Homes England moving to a regional delivery model, we now form part of Chief Regional Delivery Officer's directorate's central technical team. A key part of the role will involve working collaboratively with regional Homes England colleagues primarily across the North, as well as external partners, to drive forward our housing and regeneration priorities locally. The Team believes in delivering a first-class customer service, resolving project delivery issues informally wherever possible, taking an innovative and creative approach. They believe in working in a collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision making and problem solving within their team. This is a rare chance to shape the future of infrastructure and housing delivery in a national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of complex contractual and delivery issues directly helping to create new communities. The role will support partners and the delivery of key strategic projects around England. There are some ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance contract management with day-to-day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the funding required to unlock housing. Please note the job title of this role internally is Senior Manager - Infrastructure Grants Project Management A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Housing & Infrastructure Grants business with complex project delivery issues, aiming to ensure that projects are performing in line with expectations. You will be proficient in project and portfolio management, assurance and monitoring in the built environment with a background in capital projects and programmes in the housing and infrastructure (e.g. funding projects with viability challenges, transport, utilities, public buildings, land assembly, site remediation, communications and green/blue infrastructure) sectors and hold a relevant professional qualification. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced housing & infrastructure professional, you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
We're hiring: Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 FTE (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Contract: 12 months fixed-term (with a view to extend subject to funding) Location: London hybrid (with remote-only options for an exceptional candidate) Closing Date: Sunday, 5th July The Work Rights Centre is a progressive, rapidly growing charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice and improve their social mobility. We combine life-changing frontline legal advice with systems change work, and today we are launching a new chapter. About the role We are looking for a Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer to bridge the gap between our work and the general public. You will be the engine that converts our legal wins and policy change ambitions into a public movement, mobilising our supporters to show up, speak up, and financially support our mission. Key responsibilities include: Campaign development: Lead the creation of digital journeys that take supporters from casual followers to active participants (signing petitions, emailing MPs, and donating). Supporter engagement: Manage and segment our newsletter community, create high-performing content, and launch our first regular monthly giving programme. Digital optimisation: Use data (Mailchimp, Google Analytics) to track ROI, optimize website "Action" pages, and ensure a frictionless, mobile-first donation experience. Strategic growth: Contribute to the wider development of the charity, including our business planning and stakeholder relationships. This role is fixed-term because this is the first time we are developing this work, with support from a restricted, time-limited grant. If by the end of the first year it is clear that the role brings significant value to the charity, we will be looking to secure alternative funding and extend the contract. What we're looking for This is an ideal opportunity for a marketing or communications professional who is creative, strategic, and confident in their ability to grow communities. We are looking for someone with: Experience: At least 3 years in marketing or campaigning, with a proven track record of driving digital actions, building communities, or hit fundraising targets. Tech savvy: Confidence mapping user journeys, segmenting audiences, and using data to iterate digital strategy. Communication: Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to translate complex policy or legal concepts into compelling, human stories. Mindset: A fundraising growth mindset, a proactive attitude, and a deep commitment to migrant rights and economic justice. Desirable: Lived or learned experience of the issues facing vulnerable migrants, or knowledge of a language other than English. Even if you don't tick every single box, if you share our values and trust your ability to make a positive contribution, we highly encourage you to apply. Why join us? Generous leave: 32 days annual leave (28 days + Birthday Off + 3 days Christmas closure). Great benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 20 weeks enhanced parental pay, and enhanced sick pay (up to 28 days). Growth & learning: A dedicated professional training budget to help you upskill. How to apply To apply, please download the full job description and send your CV and a cover letter explaining why your experience makes you a great fit and why you want to join our team to by Sunday, 5th July.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
We're hiring: Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 FTE (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Contract: 12 months fixed-term (with a view to extend subject to funding) Location: London hybrid (with remote-only options for an exceptional candidate) Closing Date: Sunday, 5th July The Work Rights Centre is a progressive, rapidly growing charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice and improve their social mobility. We combine life-changing frontline legal advice with systems change work, and today we are launching a new chapter. About the role We are looking for a Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer to bridge the gap between our work and the general public. You will be the engine that converts our legal wins and policy change ambitions into a public movement, mobilising our supporters to show up, speak up, and financially support our mission. Key responsibilities include: Campaign development: Lead the creation of digital journeys that take supporters from casual followers to active participants (signing petitions, emailing MPs, and donating). Supporter engagement: Manage and segment our newsletter community, create high-performing content, and launch our first regular monthly giving programme. Digital optimisation: Use data (Mailchimp, Google Analytics) to track ROI, optimize website "Action" pages, and ensure a frictionless, mobile-first donation experience. Strategic growth: Contribute to the wider development of the charity, including our business planning and stakeholder relationships. This role is fixed-term because this is the first time we are developing this work, with support from a restricted, time-limited grant. If by the end of the first year it is clear that the role brings significant value to the charity, we will be looking to secure alternative funding and extend the contract. What we're looking for This is an ideal opportunity for a marketing or communications professional who is creative, strategic, and confident in their ability to grow communities. We are looking for someone with: Experience: At least 3 years in marketing or campaigning, with a proven track record of driving digital actions, building communities, or hit fundraising targets. Tech savvy: Confidence mapping user journeys, segmenting audiences, and using data to iterate digital strategy. Communication: Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to translate complex policy or legal concepts into compelling, human stories. Mindset: A fundraising growth mindset, a proactive attitude, and a deep commitment to migrant rights and economic justice. Desirable: Lived or learned experience of the issues facing vulnerable migrants, or knowledge of a language other than English. Even if you don't tick every single box, if you share our values and trust your ability to make a positive contribution, we highly encourage you to apply. Why join us? Generous leave: 32 days annual leave (28 days + Birthday Off + 3 days Christmas closure). Great benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 20 weeks enhanced parental pay, and enhanced sick pay (up to 28 days). Growth & learning: A dedicated professional training budget to help you upskill. How to apply To apply, please download the full job description and send your CV and a cover letter explaining why your experience makes you a great fit and why you want to join our team to by Sunday, 5th July.
Administrative Duties: Maintain more complex data and record systems, identifying and obtaining missing information where necessary Administer administrative procedures Manage routine enquires from the general public Attend meetings, take and prepare minutes Co-ordination, collation and submission of information and documentation relating to applications for grants and funding. Employee Support Duties: Create, maintain and update confidential staff files. Supervision of work experience and trainees including basic instruction and answering of queries, under the direction of line supervisor/manager. Arrange temp / casual cover as required and process timesheets as Financial Duties: Cash handling as required - may include receipt, balancing and banking, Petty Cash reconciliation. Process payments and check invoices being signed off by Supervisor/Manager, ensuring that they are recorded on the appropriate Maintain records and registers of cash transactions. Prepare/initiate correspondence, collect and chase non payment of monies owed to Council. General: Attend and participate in meetings as required All staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements, and the allocation of duties including duties normally allocated to posts at a lower responsibility level, in pursuance of objectives of division, directorate and the Council, and effective team working Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 08, 2026
Seasonal
Administrative Duties: Maintain more complex data and record systems, identifying and obtaining missing information where necessary Administer administrative procedures Manage routine enquires from the general public Attend meetings, take and prepare minutes Co-ordination, collation and submission of information and documentation relating to applications for grants and funding. Employee Support Duties: Create, maintain and update confidential staff files. Supervision of work experience and trainees including basic instruction and answering of queries, under the direction of line supervisor/manager. Arrange temp / casual cover as required and process timesheets as Financial Duties: Cash handling as required - may include receipt, balancing and banking, Petty Cash reconciliation. Process payments and check invoices being signed off by Supervisor/Manager, ensuring that they are recorded on the appropriate Maintain records and registers of cash transactions. Prepare/initiate correspondence, collect and chase non payment of monies owed to Council. General: Attend and participate in meetings as required All staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements, and the allocation of duties including duties normally allocated to posts at a lower responsibility level, in pursuance of objectives of division, directorate and the Council, and effective team working Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
SHEFFIELD DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
Rotherham, Yorkshire
Job Purpose To promote, encourage and support social justice and climate justice action across the Diocese of Sheffield. The Social Justice Officer will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission - proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom through presence and relationship; responding to human need by loving service; seeking to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation; nurturing new believers; and safeguarding the integrity of creation - understood not as abstract principles, but as lived, local commitments. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision. The postholder will represent the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. The role will cover three key aspects: Data Collection, Networking & Connecting, Engaging & Reporting, to be a leading voice for social justice and action in the diocese: Promoting the case for why Christians should be involved in this sort of action Highlighting good practice Feeding into borough and regional networks, the social justice challenges our parishes are encountering in communities. You will work as part of the Diocese of Sheffield central support team. This means that you will have access to the support of colleagues in communications, discipleship development, growing leaders, mission area support, data analysis and project management, and colleagues working in the Racial Justice Programme, the Environment Team and in Parish Nursing services. You will be expected to collaborate with these colleagues, strategically and practically, to support the delivery of the social justice work. The post holder will have the opportunity to collaboratively shape the priorities and workplace for the role. However, we anticipate that the following few years could look as follows: Year 1 - listening, parish audits, mapping of social justice activity, assessing local priority issues/areas of interest. Identify a maximum of 3 areas to focus on as a diocese and recommend these to the Bishop's Council after review by any suitable sub-groups, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice or equivalent. Year 2 - develop connections into local and regional networks where priority issues/areas of interest align with what you've found in year 1. Resources and comms to encourage, inspire and support social justice in our parishes. Year 3 - continue to focus on the 3 priority areas and review change and learning since the start of the work. We recognise that social justice is a huge topic area and will welcome the post holder working collaboratively to identify some areas of focus for the next few years of the strategy, to the end of 2031. This is a post which is funded by a grant from the National Church, currently up to the end of 2028. There will be further opportunity for us to review and extend the role if further funding is available, with the current expectation that this could be until 2031. Regular reviews on this will take place. We have a strong record for applications and grants, but we are not in a position to give guarantees. Main duties and responsibilities Data collection: Creating and documenting an understanding of the term Social Justice and what it means in this context / for this season for The Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance as a Christian organisation. Compile a mapping audit - using information already collected (e.g. Stats for Mission) and some gathering of relevant info - to develop a current picture of social justice good practice happening across the diocese and understand local needs. Use the data audit and other relevant data to report on work that contributes to all five Marks of Mission, especially marks 3 to 5. Use data to help support decision-making and for sway to MPs, public sector organisations, etc., and to speak into civic spaces along with other voluntary, community, and faith organisations. Networking & Connecting: Being the go-to person in the Diocese to contact about different social justice issues to make sure that action happens. Supporting Bishop's Advisors and other volunteers on matters of social justice. Connecting with key organisations, e.g., local voluntary community groups, faith groups, public sector groups, and other partners/networks, to help connect people working to address similar local needs, as well as finding common connections regarding concerns for global issues. Connecting the dots to link different groups with similar needs, including other denominations/faiths, and resource-sharing. Advocacy and shared campaigns with partners - political, civic, charity, faith, and national church. Connect with other Diocesan initiatives, e.g. Lights for Christ and growing lay leaders. Ensuring social justice and action are linked to discipleship and leader development. Liaise and work closely with relevant Diocesan project leads, including the Net Zero Programme Manager and the Racial Justice Officer. Engaging & Reporting: Create a bank of resources which are instinctive and easy to access (developing content to be passed to the Communications Team to be curated). Such as how to make a start with community engagement and community audits. Working with other colleagues to develop comms on the gospel imperative and how Marks of Mission interlink. Identify a maximum of 3 key areas (1 to be a global / world issue) for a diocesan-wide focus and to promote through teamwork and partnership networks - understanding of challenges/barriers to engagement by theme, (e.g. in line with other civic and community current priorities, such as tackling loneliness or food poverty). Help parishes engage with food banks, homelessness, and refugees. Establish an effective and efficient structure of reporting to ensure boards/ governance bodies within the Diocesan structure are appropriately engaged and informed, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice and Bishop's Council. The post holder is required to: Support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance Keep up to date with developments in their area of work. Collaborate with the Net Zero Project Manager and Environment team as appropriate, where there is overlap with social justice issues and in line with identified priorities. Support communication and publicity, via the Communications Team, for social justice initiatives, including social media, local newsletters, and noticeboards Participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews. Engage in training and continuous professional development activities. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours, including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu. The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese, including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, confidentiality and equal opportunities. To attend team meetings and regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager To work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring adherence to the Diocese of Sheffield's systems for lone workers To participate in annual development review with direct line manager To ensure confidentiality and data protection processes are in place, and policies are adhered to at all times. This role description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The role description will be amended over time, in full consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the Diocese. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission. The postholder will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision, and representing the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. SDBF Salary Band 3.1 £44,000 (FTE) - Pro rata £26,400 - £35,200 Part-Time 21 - 28 hours per week Working Pattern - 3 to 4 days per week - Flexible Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham, but with hybrid working from home This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church . click apply for full job details
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Job Purpose To promote, encourage and support social justice and climate justice action across the Diocese of Sheffield. The Social Justice Officer will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission - proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom through presence and relationship; responding to human need by loving service; seeking to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation; nurturing new believers; and safeguarding the integrity of creation - understood not as abstract principles, but as lived, local commitments. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision. The postholder will represent the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. The role will cover three key aspects: Data Collection, Networking & Connecting, Engaging & Reporting, to be a leading voice for social justice and action in the diocese: Promoting the case for why Christians should be involved in this sort of action Highlighting good practice Feeding into borough and regional networks, the social justice challenges our parishes are encountering in communities. You will work as part of the Diocese of Sheffield central support team. This means that you will have access to the support of colleagues in communications, discipleship development, growing leaders, mission area support, data analysis and project management, and colleagues working in the Racial Justice Programme, the Environment Team and in Parish Nursing services. You will be expected to collaborate with these colleagues, strategically and practically, to support the delivery of the social justice work. The post holder will have the opportunity to collaboratively shape the priorities and workplace for the role. However, we anticipate that the following few years could look as follows: Year 1 - listening, parish audits, mapping of social justice activity, assessing local priority issues/areas of interest. Identify a maximum of 3 areas to focus on as a diocese and recommend these to the Bishop's Council after review by any suitable sub-groups, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice or equivalent. Year 2 - develop connections into local and regional networks where priority issues/areas of interest align with what you've found in year 1. Resources and comms to encourage, inspire and support social justice in our parishes. Year 3 - continue to focus on the 3 priority areas and review change and learning since the start of the work. We recognise that social justice is a huge topic area and will welcome the post holder working collaboratively to identify some areas of focus for the next few years of the strategy, to the end of 2031. This is a post which is funded by a grant from the National Church, currently up to the end of 2028. There will be further opportunity for us to review and extend the role if further funding is available, with the current expectation that this could be until 2031. Regular reviews on this will take place. We have a strong record for applications and grants, but we are not in a position to give guarantees. Main duties and responsibilities Data collection: Creating and documenting an understanding of the term Social Justice and what it means in this context / for this season for The Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance as a Christian organisation. Compile a mapping audit - using information already collected (e.g. Stats for Mission) and some gathering of relevant info - to develop a current picture of social justice good practice happening across the diocese and understand local needs. Use the data audit and other relevant data to report on work that contributes to all five Marks of Mission, especially marks 3 to 5. Use data to help support decision-making and for sway to MPs, public sector organisations, etc., and to speak into civic spaces along with other voluntary, community, and faith organisations. Networking & Connecting: Being the go-to person in the Diocese to contact about different social justice issues to make sure that action happens. Supporting Bishop's Advisors and other volunteers on matters of social justice. Connecting with key organisations, e.g., local voluntary community groups, faith groups, public sector groups, and other partners/networks, to help connect people working to address similar local needs, as well as finding common connections regarding concerns for global issues. Connecting the dots to link different groups with similar needs, including other denominations/faiths, and resource-sharing. Advocacy and shared campaigns with partners - political, civic, charity, faith, and national church. Connect with other Diocesan initiatives, e.g. Lights for Christ and growing lay leaders. Ensuring social justice and action are linked to discipleship and leader development. Liaise and work closely with relevant Diocesan project leads, including the Net Zero Programme Manager and the Racial Justice Officer. Engaging & Reporting: Create a bank of resources which are instinctive and easy to access (developing content to be passed to the Communications Team to be curated). Such as how to make a start with community engagement and community audits. Working with other colleagues to develop comms on the gospel imperative and how Marks of Mission interlink. Identify a maximum of 3 key areas (1 to be a global / world issue) for a diocesan-wide focus and to promote through teamwork and partnership networks - understanding of challenges/barriers to engagement by theme, (e.g. in line with other civic and community current priorities, such as tackling loneliness or food poverty). Help parishes engage with food banks, homelessness, and refugees. Establish an effective and efficient structure of reporting to ensure boards/ governance bodies within the Diocesan structure are appropriately engaged and informed, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice and Bishop's Council. The post holder is required to: Support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance Keep up to date with developments in their area of work. Collaborate with the Net Zero Project Manager and Environment team as appropriate, where there is overlap with social justice issues and in line with identified priorities. Support communication and publicity, via the Communications Team, for social justice initiatives, including social media, local newsletters, and noticeboards Participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews. Engage in training and continuous professional development activities. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours, including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu. The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese, including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, confidentiality and equal opportunities. To attend team meetings and regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager To work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring adherence to the Diocese of Sheffield's systems for lone workers To participate in annual development review with direct line manager To ensure confidentiality and data protection processes are in place, and policies are adhered to at all times. This role description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The role description will be amended over time, in full consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the Diocese. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission. The postholder will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision, and representing the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. SDBF Salary Band 3.1 £44,000 (FTE) - Pro rata £26,400 - £35,200 Part-Time 21 - 28 hours per week Working Pattern - 3 to 4 days per week - Flexible Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham, but with hybrid working from home This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church . click apply for full job details
Youth and Play Service Manager Reference number: SC08175 Location: London Schedule: Full-time Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £59,526 - £74,040 Contract Type: Permanent Why Southwark? In Southwark, we're proud to be a borough that's ambitious for its people and its place - and determined to tackle inequality and injustice. That commitment shapes how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our communities. Our Youth and Play Service is central to that ambition. It includes three youth centres and three adventure playgrounds, a large and diverse commissioning programme, and Southwark's key youth voice structures - including the Youth Parliament and our borough-wide Youth Digital Hub - so young people can shape decisions and access positive opportunities. Southwark isn't standing still. We continue to invest in young people and the buildings that support them, with capital investment in youth centres and adventure playgrounds alongside strong commissioning and partnership work. For leaders in the sector, this is a chance to shape high-profile community assets and see your ideas translated into real, felt improvements for young people and communities. This is a role for someone who believes that every young person should feel they belong, be safe, be heard, and have access to positive activities and opportunities - and who wants to lead the systems, partnerships and services that make that real at scale. You'll be joining a council that values openness, accountability and fairness, and that expects its leaders to help make Southwark more equal and just. What You'll Be Doing The Youth and Play Service Manager is a senior, borough-shaping leadership role. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering Youth and Play Services across Southwark, aligning them with corporate priorities and driving continuous improvement. This is a strategic, outward-facing post. You'll work with key partners across the council and beyond to embed learning from the London Youth Transformation pilot into service improvements - strengthening commissioning, quality assurance and impact, and building young people's voice into design and decision-making. You'll lead service planning and redesign and coordinate youth and play programmes so delivery is joined up and effective. You'll be accountable for the safe, smooth day-to-day running of our direct youth provision, alongside commissioning and grant programmes, procurement activity, and significant capital investment programmes for youth and play buildings. You'll oversee a portfolio of council owned assets, manage complex risks, and secure external funding opportunities. You'll also provide professional advice to senior officers and elected members and deputise for the Head of Culture when required. In this role, you will : Set the direction for Youth and Play and lead service improvement, including business planning, service reviews and change programmes that strengthen quality, consistency and outcomes. Align in-house delivery, commissioned provision and cross-council activity, building strong partnerships (schools, VCSE, health/public health and others) to deliver a joined-up offer. Champion youth voice and co-production, embedding young people's lived experience in service design, delivery and wider council decision-making. Ensure the day-to-day operation of our directly delivered youth centres and adventure playgrounds is safe, well-run and compliant, with strong safeguarding, health & safety and risk management. Lead youth and play commissioning, grants and procurement, with robust performance, outcomes and contract management to assure quality, value for money and impact. Deliver and de-risk capital investment programmes for youth centres and adventure playgrounds, ensuring buildings are safe, welcoming, fit for purpose and future-ready. Source and secure external funding and income opportunities to support sustainability and growth of the youth and play offer. Provide clear, confident professional advice to senior officers and elected members on youth and play matters. Lead, support and develop your senior management team, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. What We're Looking For We're looking for a strategic, values led leader who combines strong system leadership with a deep understanding of what great youth and play services look like on the ground. You will bring : Degree level qualification or equivalent through relevant experience, alongside continued professional and leadership development. In depth knowledge of youth and play services, including current challenges, risks and opportunities, and experience of service redesign and innovation. Senior management experience within a large or complex organisation, with responsibility for staff leadership and substantial budgets. A strong track record of leading complex programmes and change in a political or partnership environment. Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management, with the confidence to work with a wide range of providers. Sound financial management skills, including oversight of revenue budgets of £1m+ and capital programmes. Proven ability to build trusting, productive relationships and influence senior stakeholders across sectors. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including elected members. A leadership style that is inclusive, organised and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and uncertainty. A strong commitment to equity, inclusion and ensuring that no young person is left behind. Recruitment Timeline Closing date: 14 June 2026. Shortlisting: 18 June 2026. Interviews: 7 July 2026. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the criteria below: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Are currently in care or have previously been in care. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition. Benefits Working for Southwark Council - Southwark There are shift enhancements for out of hours and weekend working associated with this post. Benefits include : 29 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme and excellent support for learning and development. Reports to: Head of Culture. Leads : Youth and Play Inclusion & Commissioning Manager and Youth and Play Operations Manager (2 direct reports). Service scope : Youth (11-19; up to 25 with SEN), adventure playgrounds, youth centres, Youth Parliament, Youth Digital Hub, commissioning and grants, cross council youth programmes. Accountability : Safe, smooth day-to-day delivery of direct youth provision; service leadership and improvement; partnership and system leadership; commissioning, procurement and performance/contract management; capital investment and risk across youth and play assets; external funding and financial oversight; senior advice to members and officers; deputising for Head of Culture. Attachments Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Youth and Play Service Manager Reference number: SC08175 Location: London Schedule: Full-time Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £59,526 - £74,040 Contract Type: Permanent Why Southwark? In Southwark, we're proud to be a borough that's ambitious for its people and its place - and determined to tackle inequality and injustice. That commitment shapes how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our communities. Our Youth and Play Service is central to that ambition. It includes three youth centres and three adventure playgrounds, a large and diverse commissioning programme, and Southwark's key youth voice structures - including the Youth Parliament and our borough-wide Youth Digital Hub - so young people can shape decisions and access positive opportunities. Southwark isn't standing still. We continue to invest in young people and the buildings that support them, with capital investment in youth centres and adventure playgrounds alongside strong commissioning and partnership work. For leaders in the sector, this is a chance to shape high-profile community assets and see your ideas translated into real, felt improvements for young people and communities. This is a role for someone who believes that every young person should feel they belong, be safe, be heard, and have access to positive activities and opportunities - and who wants to lead the systems, partnerships and services that make that real at scale. You'll be joining a council that values openness, accountability and fairness, and that expects its leaders to help make Southwark more equal and just. What You'll Be Doing The Youth and Play Service Manager is a senior, borough-shaping leadership role. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering Youth and Play Services across Southwark, aligning them with corporate priorities and driving continuous improvement. This is a strategic, outward-facing post. You'll work with key partners across the council and beyond to embed learning from the London Youth Transformation pilot into service improvements - strengthening commissioning, quality assurance and impact, and building young people's voice into design and decision-making. You'll lead service planning and redesign and coordinate youth and play programmes so delivery is joined up and effective. You'll be accountable for the safe, smooth day-to-day running of our direct youth provision, alongside commissioning and grant programmes, procurement activity, and significant capital investment programmes for youth and play buildings. You'll oversee a portfolio of council owned assets, manage complex risks, and secure external funding opportunities. You'll also provide professional advice to senior officers and elected members and deputise for the Head of Culture when required. In this role, you will : Set the direction for Youth and Play and lead service improvement, including business planning, service reviews and change programmes that strengthen quality, consistency and outcomes. Align in-house delivery, commissioned provision and cross-council activity, building strong partnerships (schools, VCSE, health/public health and others) to deliver a joined-up offer. Champion youth voice and co-production, embedding young people's lived experience in service design, delivery and wider council decision-making. Ensure the day-to-day operation of our directly delivered youth centres and adventure playgrounds is safe, well-run and compliant, with strong safeguarding, health & safety and risk management. Lead youth and play commissioning, grants and procurement, with robust performance, outcomes and contract management to assure quality, value for money and impact. Deliver and de-risk capital investment programmes for youth centres and adventure playgrounds, ensuring buildings are safe, welcoming, fit for purpose and future-ready. Source and secure external funding and income opportunities to support sustainability and growth of the youth and play offer. Provide clear, confident professional advice to senior officers and elected members on youth and play matters. Lead, support and develop your senior management team, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. What We're Looking For We're looking for a strategic, values led leader who combines strong system leadership with a deep understanding of what great youth and play services look like on the ground. You will bring : Degree level qualification or equivalent through relevant experience, alongside continued professional and leadership development. In depth knowledge of youth and play services, including current challenges, risks and opportunities, and experience of service redesign and innovation. Senior management experience within a large or complex organisation, with responsibility for staff leadership and substantial budgets. A strong track record of leading complex programmes and change in a political or partnership environment. Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management, with the confidence to work with a wide range of providers. Sound financial management skills, including oversight of revenue budgets of £1m+ and capital programmes. Proven ability to build trusting, productive relationships and influence senior stakeholders across sectors. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including elected members. A leadership style that is inclusive, organised and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and uncertainty. A strong commitment to equity, inclusion and ensuring that no young person is left behind. Recruitment Timeline Closing date: 14 June 2026. Shortlisting: 18 June 2026. Interviews: 7 July 2026. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the criteria below: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Are currently in care or have previously been in care. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition. Benefits Working for Southwark Council - Southwark There are shift enhancements for out of hours and weekend working associated with this post. Benefits include : 29 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme and excellent support for learning and development. Reports to: Head of Culture. Leads : Youth and Play Inclusion & Commissioning Manager and Youth and Play Operations Manager (2 direct reports). Service scope : Youth (11-19; up to 25 with SEN), adventure playgrounds, youth centres, Youth Parliament, Youth Digital Hub, commissioning and grants, cross council youth programmes. Accountability : Safe, smooth day-to-day delivery of direct youth provision; service leadership and improvement; partnership and system leadership; commissioning, procurement and performance/contract management; capital investment and risk across youth and play assets; external funding and financial oversight; senior advice to members and officers; deputising for Head of Culture. Attachments Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Administrative Duties: Maintain more complex data and record systems, identifying and obtaining missing information where necessary Administer administrative procedures Manage routine enquires from the general public Attend meetings, take and prepare minutes Co-ordination, collation and submission of information and documentation relating to applications for grants and funding. Employee Support Duties: Create, maintain and update confidential staff files. Supervision of work experience and trainees including basic instruction and answering of queries, under the direction of line supervisor/manager. Arrange temp / casual cover as required and process timesheets as Financial Duties: Cash handling as required - may include receipt, balancing and banking, Petty Cash reconciliation. Process payments and check invoices being signed off by Supervisor/Manager, ensuring that they are recorded on the appropriate Maintain records and registers of cash transactions. Prepare/initiate correspondence, collect and chase non payment of monies owed to Council. General: Attend and participate in meetings as required All staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements, and the allocation of duties including duties normally allocated to posts at a lower responsibility level, in pursuance of objectives of division, directorate and the Council, and effective team working Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 05, 2026
Seasonal
Administrative Duties: Maintain more complex data and record systems, identifying and obtaining missing information where necessary Administer administrative procedures Manage routine enquires from the general public Attend meetings, take and prepare minutes Co-ordination, collation and submission of information and documentation relating to applications for grants and funding. Employee Support Duties: Create, maintain and update confidential staff files. Supervision of work experience and trainees including basic instruction and answering of queries, under the direction of line supervisor/manager. Arrange temp / casual cover as required and process timesheets as Financial Duties: Cash handling as required - may include receipt, balancing and banking, Petty Cash reconciliation. Process payments and check invoices being signed off by Supervisor/Manager, ensuring that they are recorded on the appropriate Maintain records and registers of cash transactions. Prepare/initiate correspondence, collect and chase non payment of monies owed to Council. General: Attend and participate in meetings as required All staff will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements, and the allocation of duties including duties normally allocated to posts at a lower responsibility level, in pursuance of objectives of division, directorate and the Council, and effective team working Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
About Barnabas Aid Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians. Barnabas is a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles. Overview The role will provide high-quality administrative, systems, and research support to the Quality Team, enabling consistent quality assurance across the grant-making cycle. The postholder will administer and improve the team s Salesforce processes and data standards, coordinate key workflows and information management, support the Director of Quality, Quality Assurance Specialist and Impact (MEAL) Coordinator with scheduling and documentation, and deliver defined research tasks and short projects (e.g., into quality assurance approaches, MEAL frameworks, tools and best practice) to strengthen the team s work. Key internal relationships: Director of Quality; Quality Assurance Specialist; Impact (MEAL) Specialist; Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Project Officers; ICPO; Finance; Data/Systems owners. Key Responsibilities Salesforce administration and systems support Administer the Quality/Projects components of Salesforce (and associated tools), including user support, data standards, fields/picklists, basic configuration tasks within delegated permissions, and documentation of processes. Maintain data quality rules and routines (validation, required fields, definitions, and guidance) and run regular data quality checks, working with colleagues to resolve issues. Produce and maintain reports/dashboards for the Quality Team (e.g., pipeline status, stage-gate progress, approvals, conditions, timeliness, data completeness, and quality metrics). Log, triage, and coordinate Salesforce improvement requests, liaising with system owners/IT and supporting user testing and roll-out of updates. Create and maintain user guidance (how-to notes, short training materials) to support consistent use of Salesforce and associated quality workflows Administrative support to the Quality Director and team coordination Support the Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists with planning timetables, collating papers, maintaining decision/action logs, and following up actions with stakeholders. Prepare and format documents to agreed standards (templates, document control, version control) and maintain an audit-ready filing system in SharePoint (or equivalent). Coordinate team processes, including shared calendars, team meetings, process documentation, and communications that help the Quality Team operate consistently. Research and special projects (Quality assurance, MEAL and learning) Undertake defined research tasks to support the Quality Team s priorities (e.g., QA approaches in grant-making, MEAL frameworks and tools, file review methodologies, sampling approaches, learning loops, and good practice in documentation and audit trails). Produce short research summaries/briefings with practical recommendations for the Director of Quality and Specialists, including options, pros/cons, and implications for Barnabas processes. Support discreet improvement projects (e.g., updating templates/checklists, improving guidance, piloting a new dashboard or QA tool) and track actions to implementation. Maintain a small library of standards, templates, guidance, and reference materials (including MEAL and QA resources) for the team. Pre-Committee Proposal Scrutiny Formal review of all project proposals before submission to the projects subcommittee to improve quality by ensuring: o Proposals are internally consistent; o Proposed solutions credibly meet the identified needs; o The response is proportionate and broadly consistent with other Barnabas Aid projects of a similar nature; o Beneficiary selection is conducted appropriately and can be justified; o The proposal is strategically aligned, represents good value-for-money and meets all of Barnabas Aid s project policies; o Relevant harms have been considered and mitigated; o A proportionate M&E approach is in place; o Prudent but pragmatic financial arrangements (e.g. split into tranches, use of intermediaries) are adopted and justified. In conjunction with regional teams, undertake light editing of proposals to improve clarity and correct inconsistencies and typographical errors. Document checks to ensure all due diligence activities have been conducted before proposal is put to the subcommittee. Post-Committee Follow-up Track actions provided by committee to ensure projects fully implement committee decisions (e.g. splitting into tranches, reporting requirements, risk management, etc) Draft, for regional team s approval, project approval/project rejection letters to partners, including all relevant provisions for management of the grants. Compliance, confidentiality, and continuous improvement Handle sensitive information responsibly, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, data protection, and information security practices are applied. Support the Quality Team to evidence required checks and maintain consistent records across systems and files, raising risks or gaps as appropriate. Other duties The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed. Person Requirement Essential Bible-believing follower of Jesus: Demonstrates a personal commitment to discipleship and growing in faith. In good standing with their Church, actively participating in its life and community. Committed to affirming and signing Barnabas Aid s Statement of Faith. Educated to degree-level or equivalent, with strong administrative and systems experience. Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to administration, data/systems, quality, research, MEAL, or project/grants work Experience in a busy administrative role, supporting multiple stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and coordinating actions to deadlines. Experience administering or providing super-user support for a CRM/database (preferably Salesforce), including maintaining data standards and producing reports/dashboards. Experience with document control and shared filing systems (e.g SharePoint), including version control and maintaining audit-ready records. Experience undertaking structured research tasks and producing clear summaries/recommendations for non-specialist audiences. Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders. Strong systems aptitude: able to document processes, apply data standards, run checks, and support colleagues to use systems consistently. Ability to produce clear reports/briefings and summarise research into practical recommendations. Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and comfortable learning new systems. Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information. Desirable Experience working in the charity, international development, or faith-based sector. Salesforce administration training/qualification (or equivalent CRM certification). Training in research methods, MEAL, data analysis, or quality/process improvement Experience in grants administration, governance support, programme/project support, or compliance-focused roles. Experience supporting QA, audit, MEAL, or learning processes (e.g., file reviews, indicator tracking, learning events). Ability to build and maintain Salesforce reports/dashboards and/or familiarity with basic Salesforce admin concepts (profiles/permissions within delegated scope). Familiarity with MEAL concepts (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and how they support quality and learning in programmes. Understanding of grants governance, restricted funds, and/or donor intent in a charity setting. Experience working in a distributed/remote team environment. Personal Qualities Service-minded and collaborative; enjoys enabling others to do their work effectively. Proactive and solutions-focused; comfortable addressing issues, prompting actions and following up with colleagues. Curious and methodical; able to work independently on research tasks and present findings clearly. How to Apply . click apply for full job details
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
About Barnabas Aid Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians. Barnabas is a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles. Overview The role will provide high-quality administrative, systems, and research support to the Quality Team, enabling consistent quality assurance across the grant-making cycle. The postholder will administer and improve the team s Salesforce processes and data standards, coordinate key workflows and information management, support the Director of Quality, Quality Assurance Specialist and Impact (MEAL) Coordinator with scheduling and documentation, and deliver defined research tasks and short projects (e.g., into quality assurance approaches, MEAL frameworks, tools and best practice) to strengthen the team s work. Key internal relationships: Director of Quality; Quality Assurance Specialist; Impact (MEAL) Specialist; Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Project Officers; ICPO; Finance; Data/Systems owners. Key Responsibilities Salesforce administration and systems support Administer the Quality/Projects components of Salesforce (and associated tools), including user support, data standards, fields/picklists, basic configuration tasks within delegated permissions, and documentation of processes. Maintain data quality rules and routines (validation, required fields, definitions, and guidance) and run regular data quality checks, working with colleagues to resolve issues. Produce and maintain reports/dashboards for the Quality Team (e.g., pipeline status, stage-gate progress, approvals, conditions, timeliness, data completeness, and quality metrics). Log, triage, and coordinate Salesforce improvement requests, liaising with system owners/IT and supporting user testing and roll-out of updates. Create and maintain user guidance (how-to notes, short training materials) to support consistent use of Salesforce and associated quality workflows Administrative support to the Quality Director and team coordination Support the Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists with planning timetables, collating papers, maintaining decision/action logs, and following up actions with stakeholders. Prepare and format documents to agreed standards (templates, document control, version control) and maintain an audit-ready filing system in SharePoint (or equivalent). Coordinate team processes, including shared calendars, team meetings, process documentation, and communications that help the Quality Team operate consistently. Research and special projects (Quality assurance, MEAL and learning) Undertake defined research tasks to support the Quality Team s priorities (e.g., QA approaches in grant-making, MEAL frameworks and tools, file review methodologies, sampling approaches, learning loops, and good practice in documentation and audit trails). Produce short research summaries/briefings with practical recommendations for the Director of Quality and Specialists, including options, pros/cons, and implications for Barnabas processes. Support discreet improvement projects (e.g., updating templates/checklists, improving guidance, piloting a new dashboard or QA tool) and track actions to implementation. Maintain a small library of standards, templates, guidance, and reference materials (including MEAL and QA resources) for the team. Pre-Committee Proposal Scrutiny Formal review of all project proposals before submission to the projects subcommittee to improve quality by ensuring: o Proposals are internally consistent; o Proposed solutions credibly meet the identified needs; o The response is proportionate and broadly consistent with other Barnabas Aid projects of a similar nature; o Beneficiary selection is conducted appropriately and can be justified; o The proposal is strategically aligned, represents good value-for-money and meets all of Barnabas Aid s project policies; o Relevant harms have been considered and mitigated; o A proportionate M&E approach is in place; o Prudent but pragmatic financial arrangements (e.g. split into tranches, use of intermediaries) are adopted and justified. In conjunction with regional teams, undertake light editing of proposals to improve clarity and correct inconsistencies and typographical errors. Document checks to ensure all due diligence activities have been conducted before proposal is put to the subcommittee. Post-Committee Follow-up Track actions provided by committee to ensure projects fully implement committee decisions (e.g. splitting into tranches, reporting requirements, risk management, etc) Draft, for regional team s approval, project approval/project rejection letters to partners, including all relevant provisions for management of the grants. Compliance, confidentiality, and continuous improvement Handle sensitive information responsibly, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, data protection, and information security practices are applied. Support the Quality Team to evidence required checks and maintain consistent records across systems and files, raising risks or gaps as appropriate. Other duties The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed. Person Requirement Essential Bible-believing follower of Jesus: Demonstrates a personal commitment to discipleship and growing in faith. In good standing with their Church, actively participating in its life and community. Committed to affirming and signing Barnabas Aid s Statement of Faith. Educated to degree-level or equivalent, with strong administrative and systems experience. Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to administration, data/systems, quality, research, MEAL, or project/grants work Experience in a busy administrative role, supporting multiple stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and coordinating actions to deadlines. Experience administering or providing super-user support for a CRM/database (preferably Salesforce), including maintaining data standards and producing reports/dashboards. Experience with document control and shared filing systems (e.g SharePoint), including version control and maintaining audit-ready records. Experience undertaking structured research tasks and producing clear summaries/recommendations for non-specialist audiences. Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders. Strong systems aptitude: able to document processes, apply data standards, run checks, and support colleagues to use systems consistently. Ability to produce clear reports/briefings and summarise research into practical recommendations. Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and comfortable learning new systems. Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information. Desirable Experience working in the charity, international development, or faith-based sector. Salesforce administration training/qualification (or equivalent CRM certification). Training in research methods, MEAL, data analysis, or quality/process improvement Experience in grants administration, governance support, programme/project support, or compliance-focused roles. Experience supporting QA, audit, MEAL, or learning processes (e.g., file reviews, indicator tracking, learning events). Ability to build and maintain Salesforce reports/dashboards and/or familiarity with basic Salesforce admin concepts (profiles/permissions within delegated scope). Familiarity with MEAL concepts (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and how they support quality and learning in programmes. Understanding of grants governance, restricted funds, and/or donor intent in a charity setting. Experience working in a distributed/remote team environment. Personal Qualities Service-minded and collaborative; enjoys enabling others to do their work effectively. Proactive and solutions-focused; comfortable addressing issues, prompting actions and following up with colleagues. Curious and methodical; able to work independently on research tasks and present findings clearly. How to Apply . click apply for full job details
About us: Drinkaware is a leading charity concerned with reducing harm from alcohol. We do this by providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice, and practical resources; raising awareness of alcohol harms; and working in partnership with others to deliver behaviour change through our tools and interventions. The Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. About the role: As a Research Officer , you'll play an important role in strengthening how we use data and evidence across the organisation. Working within our Insights team, you'll support the generation, analysis, and application of research to inform decision-making, improve programmes, and enhance our impact. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting evidence reviews and producing clear, accessible briefings. Supporting analysis of survey data and contributing to high-quality research reports. Assisting with the design and delivery of primary research, including surveys and evaluations. Helping colleagues across the organisation to understand and apply data and evidence in their work. Reviewing website content to ensure it is accurate, well-sourced, and accessible. Supporting the development of presentations and materials for internal and external audiences. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both data and people, and who wants to see research translated into meaningful real-world outcomes. About you: We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. You'll bring: A MSc level degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area, with knowledge of research methods and basic statistical techniques. Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data in Excel and in programs such as SPSS, or R. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to present findings to a range of audiences. A collaborative and proactive approach, alongside strong organisational skills. An interest in behaviour change, impact measurement, or emerging tools such as AI is welcomed but not essential. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. Why join us? At Drinkaware, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You'll enjoy: Hybrid Working (two days a week in the office) 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Bupa health cover Matched company pension scheme Life assurance cover Wellbeing and learning grants Perks and discounts platform and more. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us work together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK. For full information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of your right to work in the UK. Closing date: midday, Wednesday 24 June 2026 Expected Interview dates: In person at our Moorgate offices - 10/13 July 2026 Interviews will include a task where you'll be asked to present findings from primary research you have conducted Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link . You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section in the Job Description and what you would bring to Drinkaware. Applications are reviewed by our team, and we value authentic, personal responses. While AI tools can be helpful, we encourage you to ensure your application reflects your own voice and experience We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all communities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. No agency support is required
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
About us: Drinkaware is a leading charity concerned with reducing harm from alcohol. We do this by providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice, and practical resources; raising awareness of alcohol harms; and working in partnership with others to deliver behaviour change through our tools and interventions. The Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. About the role: As a Research Officer , you'll play an important role in strengthening how we use data and evidence across the organisation. Working within our Insights team, you'll support the generation, analysis, and application of research to inform decision-making, improve programmes, and enhance our impact. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting evidence reviews and producing clear, accessible briefings. Supporting analysis of survey data and contributing to high-quality research reports. Assisting with the design and delivery of primary research, including surveys and evaluations. Helping colleagues across the organisation to understand and apply data and evidence in their work. Reviewing website content to ensure it is accurate, well-sourced, and accessible. Supporting the development of presentations and materials for internal and external audiences. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both data and people, and who wants to see research translated into meaningful real-world outcomes. About you: We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. You'll bring: A MSc level degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area, with knowledge of research methods and basic statistical techniques. Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data in Excel and in programs such as SPSS, or R. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to present findings to a range of audiences. A collaborative and proactive approach, alongside strong organisational skills. An interest in behaviour change, impact measurement, or emerging tools such as AI is welcomed but not essential. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. Why join us? At Drinkaware, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You'll enjoy: Hybrid Working (two days a week in the office) 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Bupa health cover Matched company pension scheme Life assurance cover Wellbeing and learning grants Perks and discounts platform and more. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us work together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK. For full information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of your right to work in the UK. Closing date: midday, Wednesday 24 June 2026 Expected Interview dates: In person at our Moorgate offices - 10/13 July 2026 Interviews will include a task where you'll be asked to present findings from primary research you have conducted Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link . You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section in the Job Description and what you would bring to Drinkaware. Applications are reviewed by our team, and we value authentic, personal responses. While AI tools can be helpful, we encourage you to ensure your application reflects your own voice and experience We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all communities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. No agency support is required
Climate Change Manager Location: London / Surrey area (Hybrid) Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35) Are you an experienced sustainability leader looking for a high-impact interim role? We are recruiting for a Climate Change Manager to join a prominent public sector organisation and drive its net-zero and climate adaptation strategies forward. This is a fantastic 6-month contract opportunity to lead a dedicated technical team and make a tangible environmental impact across the region. The Role: Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a professional team of technical sustainability and project officers. Strategic Oversight: Take ownership of the organisation s Climate Strategy, annual delivery plans, and carbon-reduction initiatives. Project Delivery: Lead on cross-cutting projects spanning energy master-planning, retrofit schemes, and sustainable design policy development. Funding & Budgets: Oversee project budgets and successfully bid for external green funding and grants. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior executives, political leaders, and community stakeholders to embed sustainability across all operations. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience delivering projects within the climate change, low-carbon, or energy fields (local government or broader public sector experience is highly advantageous). Strong technical knowledge of carbon mitigation, sustainable construction standards, or spatial planning policies. A track record of managing complex project budgets and securing external funding/grants. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently influence senior stakeholders and handle public scrutiny. How to Apply: If you are available on short notice and have the leadership experience required to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you. Please apply online with your updated CV over the next few days to be considered for an interview
Jun 05, 2026
Contractor
Climate Change Manager Location: London / Surrey area (Hybrid) Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35) Are you an experienced sustainability leader looking for a high-impact interim role? We are recruiting for a Climate Change Manager to join a prominent public sector organisation and drive its net-zero and climate adaptation strategies forward. This is a fantastic 6-month contract opportunity to lead a dedicated technical team and make a tangible environmental impact across the region. The Role: Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a professional team of technical sustainability and project officers. Strategic Oversight: Take ownership of the organisation s Climate Strategy, annual delivery plans, and carbon-reduction initiatives. Project Delivery: Lead on cross-cutting projects spanning energy master-planning, retrofit schemes, and sustainable design policy development. Funding & Budgets: Oversee project budgets and successfully bid for external green funding and grants. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior executives, political leaders, and community stakeholders to embed sustainability across all operations. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience delivering projects within the climate change, low-carbon, or energy fields (local government or broader public sector experience is highly advantageous). Strong technical knowledge of carbon mitigation, sustainable construction standards, or spatial planning policies. A track record of managing complex project budgets and securing external funding/grants. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently influence senior stakeholders and handle public scrutiny. How to Apply: If you are available on short notice and have the leadership experience required to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you. Please apply online with your updated CV over the next few days to be considered for an interview
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer BASED: The Tree Council HQ in Canada Water, London SE16 with flexible working from home. You will need to to be able to connect to the whole of England (the majority of the team is remote working across the UK). To include regular days out on sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays. SALARY: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum PENSION 7% contribution by The Tree Council TERMS: Full-time, fixed-term role to March 2028, starting immediately / asap, with 25 days annual leave, plus Public Holidays and the period between Christmas and the New Year. REPORTING TO: Operations Lead (to be confirmed) INTERNAL LIAISON: Wider S&R Team, Community Grants Team, National Schools Programme Team, Development Team. EXTERNAL LIAISON: Research Partners Defra, Forest Research, Fera Science, Network Rail, tree grant recipients and other landholders, university partners. It is a vital moment for the environment as we face the dual nature and climate crises and the world has become increasingly aware of the important role trees play in helping tackle climate change. Longer-term tree establishment is just as important as tree planting and to maximise this, The Tree Council's Science & Research (S&R) team is exploring how many of the trees we plant with our partners are thriving into maturity and the different factors that impact on this. Our tree survival research spans a number of Tree Council science and community grant programmes. To help deliver the research, meet different contractual obligations and sustain the future of UK trees, we are recruiting a new, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer. The M&E and GIS Officer will play a key role in supporting the Science & Research team by coordinating and undertaking fieldwork, collecting and analysing ecological sociological and tree (health and distribution) data, and producing high quality quantitative and spatial outputs. This role is ideal for someone with a background in tree assessment, environmental monitoring, and applied research, who has strong analytical skills, plus experience working with GIS and statistical software. We are looking for someone who is used to being hands-on in a small team, with high standards, in a fast-paced environment. Communication, a warm and enthusiastic attitude and attention to detail are key. Above all, you should be keen to use your strong analytical skills to support The Tree Council's S&R and Community Grants Teams to deliver their objectives. You will have minimum two years' experience in a relevant field and you will be based at our nine-desk office, in a Grade 2 listed building at Canada Water in East London, with considerable flexibility for working from home. The role will include regular travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. The role is varied, giving the post-holder opportunity for desk-based work alongside fieldwork, and the opportunity to support at our regular corporate volunteering days. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Information Gathering, Fieldwork Coordination & Delivery: Coordinate field visits by others across several projects, including scheduling and managing contractors visiting tree planting sites for monitoring activities. This will include managing surveys, handling personal and other data appropriately and liaising with partner organisations. Conduct field visits yourself (especially during the summer) to assess and record tree health and survival metrics and relevant contextual factors, liaising with tree recipients where necessary. Provide guidance to help improve the current field data gathering processes to create new standard methods and practices within the organisation. Ensure accurate, consistent data collection following established protocols. Data & Statistical Analysis: Analyse and visualise monitoring data using statistical software such as RStudio or Python. Produce descriptive statistics, regression models, spatial analyses, and clear data driven reports. Support wider S&R projects with analytical tasks ranging from basic summaries to advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression modelling, power analysis, parametric and non parametric tests). Familiarity with Bayesian methods is beneficial but not required. GIS & Spatial Analysis: Map field sites, manage spatial datasets, and conduct spatial analyses using ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms. Support the development of spatial data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Survey123) and maintain accurate geospatial records. Team & Organisational Support: Contribute to broader Science & Research team activities as needed, including reviewing grant applications in September/October with the community grants team. Support the community grants team to develop their data gathering processes Support wider organisational events such as corporate volunteer days, research workshops, and public engagement activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION E= Essential D=Desirable Criteria Qualifications Educated to degree level or relevant experience (E) Experience and Skills: Strong knowledge and experience of tree identification and tree health and tree survival indicators, or related ecological concepts (E) Experience using GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis Experience using ArcGIS and Survey123 (E) Advanced knowledge of excel, with a focus on the use formulae and pivot tables. (D) Experience coordinating teams and logistically challenging projects (E) Experience working on monitoring and evaluation projects, ideally in environmental or ecological contexts. (D) Advanced quantitative research skills, including: Spatial analysis, Regression modelling, Descriptive statistics, Data visualisation (D) Reporting and interpretation of results (E) Qualitative research skills (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis) (D) Demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for trees, nature, biodiversity and the ability to 'champion' the cause (E) Highly proficient in office IT systems with good knowledge of all MS Office programmes including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with Canva and Cognito an advantage. (E) Possess strong organisational skills, often working to tight deadlines, with a calm and confident manner (E) Able to prioritise a heavy workload, multi-task and perform effectively under pressure with excellent attention to detail (E) Ability and willingness to travel (own or access to vehicle) to sites distributed throughout the UK. (E) Confident building relationships at every level with a variety of stakeholders Discretion and ability to handle confidential matters (E) Self-motivated, high-energy and proactive with a 'can do' attitude and a tendency to smile rather than frown (E) Willingness to "muck in" and be hands-on, with both routine and less scheduled tasks (E) Able to use initiative and anticipate potential "sticking points" - good intuition and confidence to flag up potential issues early (D) Tree Council Attitudes: Naturally warm and enthusiastic Diplomatic and collaborative, builds positive relationships quickly High professional standards Approachable, with the gravitas to be listened to seriously Highly practical and resourceful problem solver Can-do, self-starter Ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The Tree Council team works in a collegiate way, delivering projects together. As a result, there is regular cross-over and collaboration. THE TREE COUNCIL - WHO WE ARE The Tree Council is a charity and umbrella body bringing everyone together with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet's future. We inspire and empower organisations, government, communities and individuals with the knowledge and tools to create positive, lasting change at a national and local level. We inspire people to plant and care for trees - the trees in your city street, your local park or school playground, in orchards and hedgerows and rural pastures around the UK. (Other charities focus on forests and larger woodlands.) Our work includes: Support for a network of volunteer Tree Wardens who help plant and establish trees in communities across England, Scotland and Wales. An annual community programme, which connects people with trees and the natural world, including 'National Hedgerow Week' in May and 'National Tree Week' at the end of November. A community grants programme that helps local authorities, NGOs, schools and other community groups fulfil their vision to plant and care for trees, orchards and hedgerows. Science and social research programme in partnership with Defra, Forestry Commission, Fera Science and top UK universities. National Schools and Young Tree Champions programmes, encouraging young people to speak up for trees and the environment and become a As 'critical friend' to Network Rail, we advise on vegetation management along 20,000 miles of railway corridors and deliver community planting programmes for Network Rail Partnership with our 120 Member organisations including other charities such as the Woodland Trust and Trees for Cities; academic partners such as Reading, Newcastle and Strathclyde Universities; and generous corporate supporters. YOUR APPLICATION . click apply for full job details
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer BASED: The Tree Council HQ in Canada Water, London SE16 with flexible working from home. You will need to to be able to connect to the whole of England (the majority of the team is remote working across the UK). To include regular days out on sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays. SALARY: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum PENSION 7% contribution by The Tree Council TERMS: Full-time, fixed-term role to March 2028, starting immediately / asap, with 25 days annual leave, plus Public Holidays and the period between Christmas and the New Year. REPORTING TO: Operations Lead (to be confirmed) INTERNAL LIAISON: Wider S&R Team, Community Grants Team, National Schools Programme Team, Development Team. EXTERNAL LIAISON: Research Partners Defra, Forest Research, Fera Science, Network Rail, tree grant recipients and other landholders, university partners. It is a vital moment for the environment as we face the dual nature and climate crises and the world has become increasingly aware of the important role trees play in helping tackle climate change. Longer-term tree establishment is just as important as tree planting and to maximise this, The Tree Council's Science & Research (S&R) team is exploring how many of the trees we plant with our partners are thriving into maturity and the different factors that impact on this. Our tree survival research spans a number of Tree Council science and community grant programmes. To help deliver the research, meet different contractual obligations and sustain the future of UK trees, we are recruiting a new, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer. The M&E and GIS Officer will play a key role in supporting the Science & Research team by coordinating and undertaking fieldwork, collecting and analysing ecological sociological and tree (health and distribution) data, and producing high quality quantitative and spatial outputs. This role is ideal for someone with a background in tree assessment, environmental monitoring, and applied research, who has strong analytical skills, plus experience working with GIS and statistical software. We are looking for someone who is used to being hands-on in a small team, with high standards, in a fast-paced environment. Communication, a warm and enthusiastic attitude and attention to detail are key. Above all, you should be keen to use your strong analytical skills to support The Tree Council's S&R and Community Grants Teams to deliver their objectives. You will have minimum two years' experience in a relevant field and you will be based at our nine-desk office, in a Grade 2 listed building at Canada Water in East London, with considerable flexibility for working from home. The role will include regular travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. The role is varied, giving the post-holder opportunity for desk-based work alongside fieldwork, and the opportunity to support at our regular corporate volunteering days. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Information Gathering, Fieldwork Coordination & Delivery: Coordinate field visits by others across several projects, including scheduling and managing contractors visiting tree planting sites for monitoring activities. This will include managing surveys, handling personal and other data appropriately and liaising with partner organisations. Conduct field visits yourself (especially during the summer) to assess and record tree health and survival metrics and relevant contextual factors, liaising with tree recipients where necessary. Provide guidance to help improve the current field data gathering processes to create new standard methods and practices within the organisation. Ensure accurate, consistent data collection following established protocols. Data & Statistical Analysis: Analyse and visualise monitoring data using statistical software such as RStudio or Python. Produce descriptive statistics, regression models, spatial analyses, and clear data driven reports. Support wider S&R projects with analytical tasks ranging from basic summaries to advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression modelling, power analysis, parametric and non parametric tests). Familiarity with Bayesian methods is beneficial but not required. GIS & Spatial Analysis: Map field sites, manage spatial datasets, and conduct spatial analyses using ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms. Support the development of spatial data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Survey123) and maintain accurate geospatial records. Team & Organisational Support: Contribute to broader Science & Research team activities as needed, including reviewing grant applications in September/October with the community grants team. Support the community grants team to develop their data gathering processes Support wider organisational events such as corporate volunteer days, research workshops, and public engagement activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION E= Essential D=Desirable Criteria Qualifications Educated to degree level or relevant experience (E) Experience and Skills: Strong knowledge and experience of tree identification and tree health and tree survival indicators, or related ecological concepts (E) Experience using GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis Experience using ArcGIS and Survey123 (E) Advanced knowledge of excel, with a focus on the use formulae and pivot tables. (D) Experience coordinating teams and logistically challenging projects (E) Experience working on monitoring and evaluation projects, ideally in environmental or ecological contexts. (D) Advanced quantitative research skills, including: Spatial analysis, Regression modelling, Descriptive statistics, Data visualisation (D) Reporting and interpretation of results (E) Qualitative research skills (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis) (D) Demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for trees, nature, biodiversity and the ability to 'champion' the cause (E) Highly proficient in office IT systems with good knowledge of all MS Office programmes including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with Canva and Cognito an advantage. (E) Possess strong organisational skills, often working to tight deadlines, with a calm and confident manner (E) Able to prioritise a heavy workload, multi-task and perform effectively under pressure with excellent attention to detail (E) Ability and willingness to travel (own or access to vehicle) to sites distributed throughout the UK. (E) Confident building relationships at every level with a variety of stakeholders Discretion and ability to handle confidential matters (E) Self-motivated, high-energy and proactive with a 'can do' attitude and a tendency to smile rather than frown (E) Willingness to "muck in" and be hands-on, with both routine and less scheduled tasks (E) Able to use initiative and anticipate potential "sticking points" - good intuition and confidence to flag up potential issues early (D) Tree Council Attitudes: Naturally warm and enthusiastic Diplomatic and collaborative, builds positive relationships quickly High professional standards Approachable, with the gravitas to be listened to seriously Highly practical and resourceful problem solver Can-do, self-starter Ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The Tree Council team works in a collegiate way, delivering projects together. As a result, there is regular cross-over and collaboration. THE TREE COUNCIL - WHO WE ARE The Tree Council is a charity and umbrella body bringing everyone together with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet's future. We inspire and empower organisations, government, communities and individuals with the knowledge and tools to create positive, lasting change at a national and local level. We inspire people to plant and care for trees - the trees in your city street, your local park or school playground, in orchards and hedgerows and rural pastures around the UK. (Other charities focus on forests and larger woodlands.) Our work includes: Support for a network of volunteer Tree Wardens who help plant and establish trees in communities across England, Scotland and Wales. An annual community programme, which connects people with trees and the natural world, including 'National Hedgerow Week' in May and 'National Tree Week' at the end of November. A community grants programme that helps local authorities, NGOs, schools and other community groups fulfil their vision to plant and care for trees, orchards and hedgerows. Science and social research programme in partnership with Defra, Forestry Commission, Fera Science and top UK universities. National Schools and Young Tree Champions programmes, encouraging young people to speak up for trees and the environment and become a As 'critical friend' to Network Rail, we advise on vegetation management along 20,000 miles of railway corridors and deliver community planting programmes for Network Rail Partnership with our 120 Member organisations including other charities such as the Woodland Trust and Trees for Cities; academic partners such as Reading, Newcastle and Strathclyde Universities; and generous corporate supporters. YOUR APPLICATION . click apply for full job details
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Partnerships Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. Contract length: 13 months, starting in mid-July 2026. Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) two days per week and remote working. Benefits: 25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and one volunteering day a year, one day for moving home A highly competitive pension (up to 11% employer contribution for 5% employee contribution) Private health insurance, eye tests and medical checks Flexible working: core hours from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office in London each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme Income protection insurance and life assurance Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and gym membership loan Free access to The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more ABOUT US The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world s most complex current issues. Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of this academic year. Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing: Topical Talk Headlines award-winning teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories Topical Talk Festival the world s biggest news festival for young people Leadership for Change Prize child-led solutions to complex global issues Community partnerships support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025. THE ROLE We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Senior Fundraising Lead, you will ensure our high-value corporate partnerships run smoothly, our high-net-worth events are a success and our external pitches are sharp and well-researched. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your hands-on experience across corporate, trusts and foundations and individual giving within a fast-growing charity backed by a globally recognised brand. RESPONSIBILITIES Research and opportunity generation Support the team by researching and keeping abreast of new funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, and corporate prospects. Compile background research to help the team evaluate and pursue new business leads. Funding applications and pitch support Assist the Senior Fundraising Lead and Director of Fundraising with writing funding applications. Help structure and draft compelling pitch documents to support the team s new business goals. Design and adapt templates for various fundraising documents and pitches. Partnership coordination Take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our corporate and institutional partnerships, ensuring exceptional donor care and seamless communication with external stakeholders (e.g., tracking partnership metrics, coordinating meetings, monthly data reporting and managing external communications). Deliver external logistics, such as school visits and workshops for corporate partners. Draft and prepare comprehensive reports for funders, while managing and responding to all ad hoc requests efficiently. Fundraising operations support Be a key, dependable member of the team, supporting various fundraising work streams to ensure targets are met and team effectiveness is maximised. Draft supporter newsletters for our donor communications. Coordinate in-person and online events (e.g., roundtables, fireside talks). REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE Skills and attributes Organised: You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different projects and teams. Compelling communicator: You can write with clarity and warmth, tailoring your tone to engage corporate partners and institutional funders. Team player: You are a positive, helpful presence who is motivated by helping others succeed and willing to lend a hand whenever the team needs you. Reliable: You are disciplined with deadlines and act as a dependable anchor for the team, managing requests with consistency. Experience You must have: Fundraising experience: Experience working and/or volunteering in a fundraising capacity. Pitch and proposal support: Proven ability to write funding applications, grants, or persuasive pitch documents. Task management: Experience managing multiple tasks or priorities effectively, whether in a work, volunteer, or educational setting. Professional communication: Experience communicating clearly and professionally in person, via email and phone. General IT proficiency: Experience using standard office software (such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace) and a readiness to learn new digital tools. You might have: Research skills: An ability to conduct thorough background research to identify new potential funding opportunities. Events and logistics: Experience helping to coordinate events (virtual or in-person), including handling bookings and catering. Coordination experience: Experience in a support, coordination, or customer-facing role within a charity, sales, or account management environment. We re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Partnerships Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. Contract length: 13 months, starting in mid-July 2026. Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) two days per week and remote working. Benefits: 25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and one volunteering day a year, one day for moving home A highly competitive pension (up to 11% employer contribution for 5% employee contribution) Private health insurance, eye tests and medical checks Flexible working: core hours from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office in London each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme Income protection insurance and life assurance Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and gym membership loan Free access to The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more ABOUT US The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world s most complex current issues. Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of this academic year. Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing: Topical Talk Headlines award-winning teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories Topical Talk Festival the world s biggest news festival for young people Leadership for Change Prize child-led solutions to complex global issues Community partnerships support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025. THE ROLE We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Senior Fundraising Lead, you will ensure our high-value corporate partnerships run smoothly, our high-net-worth events are a success and our external pitches are sharp and well-researched. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your hands-on experience across corporate, trusts and foundations and individual giving within a fast-growing charity backed by a globally recognised brand. RESPONSIBILITIES Research and opportunity generation Support the team by researching and keeping abreast of new funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, and corporate prospects. Compile background research to help the team evaluate and pursue new business leads. Funding applications and pitch support Assist the Senior Fundraising Lead and Director of Fundraising with writing funding applications. Help structure and draft compelling pitch documents to support the team s new business goals. Design and adapt templates for various fundraising documents and pitches. Partnership coordination Take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our corporate and institutional partnerships, ensuring exceptional donor care and seamless communication with external stakeholders (e.g., tracking partnership metrics, coordinating meetings, monthly data reporting and managing external communications). Deliver external logistics, such as school visits and workshops for corporate partners. Draft and prepare comprehensive reports for funders, while managing and responding to all ad hoc requests efficiently. Fundraising operations support Be a key, dependable member of the team, supporting various fundraising work streams to ensure targets are met and team effectiveness is maximised. Draft supporter newsletters for our donor communications. Coordinate in-person and online events (e.g., roundtables, fireside talks). REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE Skills and attributes Organised: You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different projects and teams. Compelling communicator: You can write with clarity and warmth, tailoring your tone to engage corporate partners and institutional funders. Team player: You are a positive, helpful presence who is motivated by helping others succeed and willing to lend a hand whenever the team needs you. Reliable: You are disciplined with deadlines and act as a dependable anchor for the team, managing requests with consistency. Experience You must have: Fundraising experience: Experience working and/or volunteering in a fundraising capacity. Pitch and proposal support: Proven ability to write funding applications, grants, or persuasive pitch documents. Task management: Experience managing multiple tasks or priorities effectively, whether in a work, volunteer, or educational setting. Professional communication: Experience communicating clearly and professionally in person, via email and phone. General IT proficiency: Experience using standard office software (such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace) and a readiness to learn new digital tools. You might have: Research skills: An ability to conduct thorough background research to identify new potential funding opportunities. Events and logistics: Experience helping to coordinate events (virtual or in-person), including handling bookings and catering. Coordination experience: Experience in a support, coordination, or customer-facing role within a charity, sales, or account management environment. We re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
Working with a respected charity in Leeds, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer on a part time basis for this long term, temporary opportunity. Working closely to support the charities Finance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate record keeping, compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintaining strong financial controls and making informed decisions to support the charity. Working 15-22.5 hours a week in this hybrid role, as a Finance Assistant key duties will include; Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier payments Issue sales invoices and monitor income, including grants and donations Manage petty cash and employee expenses Support bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide financial guidance Provide administrative support to the finance function as required Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Support budget monitoring and variance analysis Prepare financial reports Maintain appropriate financial controls and procedures Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns Assist with funding claims and grant reporting requirements Support payroll processing Maintain accurate staff payroll records, pensions, and statutory deductions This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance assistant to support in this long term, possibly temp to perm opportunity, with flexible working options, the ideal candidate will be; Experience in a similar finance role Confident, positive, and friendly approach Knowledge of financial procedures and controls, bookkeeping practices/procedures Proficient in MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook programmes Working knowledge of MS Dynamics Experience in credit control/debt collection & online banking Good working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting package Experience of composing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts Experience of Grant Funding Experience of working in the voluntary sector Experience of payroll systems AAT Level 2 (or working towards) If you are an experienced finance assistant, looking for a part time opportunity please submit your CV for review. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application was unsuccessful.
Jun 04, 2026
Seasonal
Working with a respected charity in Leeds, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer on a part time basis for this long term, temporary opportunity. Working closely to support the charities Finance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate record keeping, compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintaining strong financial controls and making informed decisions to support the charity. Working 15-22.5 hours a week in this hybrid role, as a Finance Assistant key duties will include; Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier payments Issue sales invoices and monitor income, including grants and donations Manage petty cash and employee expenses Support bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide financial guidance Provide administrative support to the finance function as required Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Support budget monitoring and variance analysis Prepare financial reports Maintain appropriate financial controls and procedures Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns Assist with funding claims and grant reporting requirements Support payroll processing Maintain accurate staff payroll records, pensions, and statutory deductions This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance assistant to support in this long term, possibly temp to perm opportunity, with flexible working options, the ideal candidate will be; Experience in a similar finance role Confident, positive, and friendly approach Knowledge of financial procedures and controls, bookkeeping practices/procedures Proficient in MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook programmes Working knowledge of MS Dynamics Experience in credit control/debt collection & online banking Good working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting package Experience of composing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts Experience of Grant Funding Experience of working in the voluntary sector Experience of payroll systems AAT Level 2 (or working towards) If you are an experienced finance assistant, looking for a part time opportunity please submit your CV for review. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application was unsuccessful.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-Time 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) Salary: £70,000 per annum, pro rata Location: The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The Sentencing Academy, established in 2019, has made significant strides in advocating for effective sentencing practices and enhancing the understanding of sentencing among professionals and the public. We are now looking for a visionary leader to join us as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role will oversee the strategic direction of the charity, strengthening future sustainability and marking a new chapter in its mission to promote evidenced-based approaches to sentencing to help reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims and improve public confidence. About the Role This key position offers the chance to shape and develop the future of the Sentencing Academy and its commitment to enhancing sentencing practices and research in England and Wales. It is a leadership opportunity that involves executing a strategic plan that supports the charity's longevity. It is a role that not only focuses on organisational growth and influence but also emphasises the importance of operational compliance, financial health, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners. The budget for 2026/27 is fully funded but there is a need to significantly widen the organisation's funding base to ensure its sustainability beyond the current financial year. About You We are seeking a passionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in the non-profit sector to join our team as CEO. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in sentencing and the wider criminal justice system. Your background will include strategic planning, governance, and financial management, with a strong ability to secure funding through grants and partnerships. You will inspire and lead a diverse team, with expertise to build and maintain strong relationships, and represent our organisation in public forums and the media. As a forward-thinking leader you will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. What We Offer The post is offered on a 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The salary for this post is £70,000 pro rata. If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of its development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please do submit an application. The closing date is 12 June 2026 at 5pm. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application . Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-Time 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) Salary: £70,000 per annum, pro rata Location: The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The Sentencing Academy, established in 2019, has made significant strides in advocating for effective sentencing practices and enhancing the understanding of sentencing among professionals and the public. We are now looking for a visionary leader to join us as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role will oversee the strategic direction of the charity, strengthening future sustainability and marking a new chapter in its mission to promote evidenced-based approaches to sentencing to help reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims and improve public confidence. About the Role This key position offers the chance to shape and develop the future of the Sentencing Academy and its commitment to enhancing sentencing practices and research in England and Wales. It is a leadership opportunity that involves executing a strategic plan that supports the charity's longevity. It is a role that not only focuses on organisational growth and influence but also emphasises the importance of operational compliance, financial health, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners. The budget for 2026/27 is fully funded but there is a need to significantly widen the organisation's funding base to ensure its sustainability beyond the current financial year. About You We are seeking a passionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in the non-profit sector to join our team as CEO. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in sentencing and the wider criminal justice system. Your background will include strategic planning, governance, and financial management, with a strong ability to secure funding through grants and partnerships. You will inspire and lead a diverse team, with expertise to build and maintain strong relationships, and represent our organisation in public forums and the media. As a forward-thinking leader you will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. What We Offer The post is offered on a 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The salary for this post is £70,000 pro rata. If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of its development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please do submit an application. The closing date is 12 June 2026 at 5pm. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application . Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join our Home Improvement Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified building professional with experience in surveying, housing adaptations, grants, and project management to support vulnerable residents and improve housing standards across the borough. You will support the Principal Housing Improvement Officer in delivering an efficient Home Improvement Service, assessing adaptation requirements, designing solutions, and managing building works from inception through to completion. 19.86 per hour 36 Hours per Week 12-Month Contract Hybrid Working (Office / Site / Home Based) Key Responsibilities: Assess adaptation requirements in line with relevant legislation and housing standards. Conduct property inspections and surveys relating to Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), housing renewal, and improvement works. Prepare detailed plans, specifications, schedules of work, and technical drawings. Use CAD systems to produce and amend drawings. Manage housing grant and loan cases from initial enquiry through to project completion. Liaise with clients, Occupational Therapists, contractors, and partner agencies to develop practical and cost-effective adaptation solutions. Administer building contracts and monitor contractors' performance and quality of workmanship. Undertake interim and final inspections, valuations, and certification of completed works. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and Council policies. Provide technical advice to residents and colleagues regarding housing improvements and adaptations. Essential Requirements: HNC/HND in Building Construction, Building Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification/experience). Ability to use CAD drawing systems. Experience carrying out property inspections, surveys, and preparing technical specifications. Knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs, and adaptations. Understanding of relevant legislation, Building Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and housing standards. Strong project management and organisational skills. Ability to travel independently throughout the borough, preferably by car. If you have a background in building surveying, housing adaptations, technical inspections, or property improvement projects and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Jun 04, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join our Home Improvement Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified building professional with experience in surveying, housing adaptations, grants, and project management to support vulnerable residents and improve housing standards across the borough. You will support the Principal Housing Improvement Officer in delivering an efficient Home Improvement Service, assessing adaptation requirements, designing solutions, and managing building works from inception through to completion. 19.86 per hour 36 Hours per Week 12-Month Contract Hybrid Working (Office / Site / Home Based) Key Responsibilities: Assess adaptation requirements in line with relevant legislation and housing standards. Conduct property inspections and surveys relating to Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), housing renewal, and improvement works. Prepare detailed plans, specifications, schedules of work, and technical drawings. Use CAD systems to produce and amend drawings. Manage housing grant and loan cases from initial enquiry through to project completion. Liaise with clients, Occupational Therapists, contractors, and partner agencies to develop practical and cost-effective adaptation solutions. Administer building contracts and monitor contractors' performance and quality of workmanship. Undertake interim and final inspections, valuations, and certification of completed works. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and Council policies. Provide technical advice to residents and colleagues regarding housing improvements and adaptations. Essential Requirements: HNC/HND in Building Construction, Building Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification/experience). Ability to use CAD drawing systems. Experience carrying out property inspections, surveys, and preparing technical specifications. Knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs, and adaptations. Understanding of relevant legislation, Building Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and housing standards. Strong project management and organisational skills. Ability to travel independently throughout the borough, preferably by car. If you have a background in building surveying, housing adaptations, technical inspections, or property improvement projects and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
