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The Phoenix Way is a national collaborative initiative established during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the structural inequalities faced by Black and racially minoritised communities in accessing and influencing grant funding in the UK.
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Empowering Black and Racially Minoritised Communities
ABOUT SAHA
South Asian Health Action UK (SAHAUK) is a charitable, health-focused community development organisation that empowers South Asian communities across the UK to live healthier and more connected lives and to ensure that no one faces their health challenges alone.
SAHAUK functions also as the Regional Lead Body (RLB) for the East Midlands chapter of The Phoenix Way (TPW) operating as The Phoenix Way Midlands (TPWM). TPW is a national movement that works with its regional partners and other stakeholders to address the structural barriers and inequalities communities of colour face and to help to develop a pioneering model that can be replicated to ensure that communities facing poverty,
exclusion and discrimination have a say in decisions that impact their lives; put communities in the lead to ensure no community is left behind’
Job Vacancy
Location: Leicester (SAHAUK Offices) with some remote working
Salary: £48,500 gross Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract:
Fixed-term six-month contract (potential for extension)
Closing Date: 22nd December 2025
About the Role This is a new role offering an exciting opportunity to steer TPWM’s programme of work. As Programme Manager, you will take the lead in coordinating and managing infrastructure support and shaping funding opportunities for the Black and racially minoritised voluntary and community sector (BRMVCS) in the Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management: Lead the coordination and development of TPWM’s programme of work across the region.
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Team Leadership: Manage, supervise, and appraise the staff team, ensuring coherent and creative teamwork.
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Operational Excellence: Oversee policies, procedures, and systems to ensure TPWM operates as a competent and efficient organisation
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Regional Grant Making: Manage the system for regional grant-making, including the recruitment and training of grant panel members.
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Monitoring & Evaluation: Coordinate M&E activities, ensuring timely reporting and proper record-keeping.
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State of the Sector: Collaborate with the team to produce a comprehensive ‘State of the Sector’ briefing.
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Location: Leicester (SAHAUK Offices) with some remote working
Salary: £38,700 gross
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term six-month contract (potential for extension)
Closing Date: 22nd December 2025
About the Role We are seeking an Infrastructure Support Officer to provide in-depth expertise and practical support to BRMVCOs in the Midlands. You will play a key role in building locality-based ecosystems of support and helping organisations develop their services and sustainability
Key Responsibilities
Capacity Building: Provide bespoke organisational development support and facilitate workshops on strategic planning, governance, and bid writing.
Funding Advice: Support organisations with funding advice, signposting, and assistance with funding bids.Grant Administration: Administer the regional grant-making system and support the recruitment of panel members.
Mapping & Intelligence: Gather intelligence on the infrastructure needs of the sector to inform TPWM’s database and strategy.
Outreach: Build relationships and understand the challenges and aspirations of BRMVCOs in the region.
Person Specification
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Experience: Successful bid writing, fundraising, and designing infrastructure development workshops. At least 2 years’ experience working directly with BRMVCOs.
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Skills: Knowledge of funders and social investment opportunities, excellent interpersonal skills, and competent report writing.
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Development Officer (East Midlands / West Midlands)
Location: Leicester (SAHAUK Offices) with some remote working
Salary: £38,700 gross Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term six-month contract (potential for extension).
Closing Date: 22nd Dec 2025
About the Role We are recruiting two Development Officers (one for the East Midlands, one for the West) to deliver frontline capacity building and infrastructure support. You will be the key link between TPWM and local Black and racially minoritised organisations, helping to further our aims in the region
Key Responsibilities
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Outreach & Relationship Building: Listen to and understand the needs of local BRMVCOs and build strong relationships.
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Regional Networks: Establish and service functioning Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs) and General Assemblies.
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Frontline Support: Provide preliminary advice to organisations and refer them to the Infrastructure Officer for in-depth support.
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Funding Promotion: Actively promote funding opportunities and support organisations with applications through 1:1s and workshops.
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Mapping: Develop a practice-based understanding of the region’s sector to update TPWM’s stakeholder database.
Person Specification
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Experience: At least 2 years working directly with BRMVCOs and communities, with experience in anti-racist community development.
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Skills: Networking, outreach, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders. Ability to drive/access public transport across the region is essential.
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Location: Leicester (SAHAUK Offices) with some remote working
Salary: £33,100 gross Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term six-month contract (potential for extension)
Closing Date: 22nd Dec 2025
About the Role The Administration & Finance Officer is essential to the smooth running of TPWM’s base and systems. You will provide administrative and financial support to the team, ensuring efficient management of the office and compliance with financial regulations
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Systems: Manage bookkeeping, receipts, payments, and adjustments, and coordinate annual financial returns to HMRC.
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Office Management: Maintain office systems, manage IT equipment and supplies, and handle reception duties.
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Administrative Support: Support the team in organising events and workshops, and coordinate SAHAUK Board meetings (including minute taking).
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Project Monitoring: Support the establishment of systems for monitoring and reporting on TPWM’s activities.
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Skills: Excellent problem-solving, time management, and filing skills.
o the Regional Lead Officer and the TPWM team. This role is pivotal in helping us develop our strategic direction and future sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
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Organisational Development: Support the creation of policies, procedures, and systems for TPWM.
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Staffing Support: Produce job descriptions and support recruitment and induction processes.
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Funding & Sustainability: Assist in securing future funding and leveraging social investments.
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Research & Mapping: Support the compilation of a comprehensive database of regional stakeholders and assist with monitoring and evaluation tools.
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Person Specification
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Experience: At least 5 years working with funders/commissioners, developing community projects, and working on anti-racist issues.
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Requirements: Must have professional indemnity insurance and be responsible for own tax declarations.
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