This is the most comprehensive management and leadership training programme for the non-profit specialist advice sector, developed by Matthew Howgate and Vicky Ling following extensive research with practitioners.

The course is aimed at current or likely future managers from non-profit specialist advice agencies that do end to end casework (Citizens Advice, Law Centres, specialist Advice UK and other independent advice agencies).

Applications for the 2025 Programme are now closed. For more information, including a course brochure, head over to the Management & Leadership Hub Website.

Matthew Howgate and Jayne Butler are the lead tutors for the 2025 programme, which runs from January-July. They will provide training in key areas of management and leadership including (but not limited to):

  • Introduction to Management & Leadership

  • The role of a Senior Solicitor & Professional Regulation

  • Purpose & planning

  • Managing your Team

  • Making Finance Work

  • EDI & Leadership

  • Building your Team

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Comments from delegates

“I am thoroughly enjoying the course, and have found the sharing of ideas/knowledge amongst peers to be invaluable.”

“This is a very good and useful course which I believe should be a ‘ must do ‘ for managers.”

“I’ve found the course incredibly helpful. I wish it was more widely available, and earlier on in our careers…”

‘I’m loving the programme so far. It’s genuinely beneficial to me and I’ve learnt a great deal’

‘I’ve been able to reflect on the recent decisions we hae made as an organisation with our CEO and have a much better understanding of our business plan and how operations and strategy fit together.’

“The huge amount of written resource is amazing and will be invaluable afterwards…”