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What if your next major gift could help accelerate research that changes the world?

The University of Oxford has entered an exciting period of growth in its philanthropic ambitions through the Oxford Excellence campaign. We are expanding our Development and Alumni Engagement team to help connect visionary donors with the research, people and ideas capable of addressing some of the world’s most significant challenges.

We are looking for a Senior Development Executive to join our Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Development team.

Location: Oxford, with hybrid working options

Salary: £49,119 – £58,265 per annum, with possible extension to £63,489 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).

Contract: Permanent, full time

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) builds enduring relationships with alumni, philanthropists, foundations, corporations and other partners to secure support for Oxford's academic priorities.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers a range of benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including cycle and season-ticket schemes.
• Access to Oxford's extensive social, cultural and sporting community.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development within an experienced and collaborative fundraising environment.

About the Role

As Senior Development Executive, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 80–100 donors and prospective donors, developing thoughtful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies that build lasting philanthropic relationships.

Working closely with senior academics, University leaders and development colleagues, you will translate ambitious scientific priorities into compelling opportunities for philanthropy. You will build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and other prospective funders, with opportunities to personally solicit gifts at the six- and seven-figure level.

This highly relational role calls for judgement, curiosity and first-class communication. You will become a trusted partner to donors and colleagues, helping secure significant philanthropic investment in Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven fundraising experience, including direct involvement in securing six- and/or seven-figure major gifts
• Experience building relationships with major donors and managing a substantial donor pipeline
• The ability to develop effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
• Experience working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Outstanding communication skills and the confidence and diplomacy to engage donors, academics and senior leaders
• A genuine interest in science, research and the work of MPLS

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• Details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday, 19 October 2026 and will be held face-to-face.

Join us at an important moment for philanthropy at Oxford and help turn ambitious ideas into opportunities for lasting global impact.

Mustard Tree is a charity dedicated to combating poverty and preventing homelessness across Greater Manchester. For more than 30 years, we have supported people by providing essential items through our community shops and helping individuals build brighter futures through 1-2-1 support, training programmes, employment support and community activities.

We are entering an exciting period of growth, expanding our reach and increasing our impact. The Head of Services role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Manager who is ready to take on a new challenge, helping to shape and develop our services while making a lasting difference in the lives of people facing hardship and homelessness.

The Head of Services is responsible for the operational leadership of the charity's services, ensuring high-quality, safe, person-centred support for people experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, and social exclusion. You will provide leadership and support managers to deliver excellent outcomes for service users and will also contribute to organisational strategy, performance, culture, and sustainability. 

As a member of our SLT, you'll be leading alongside a team of kind and empathetic people who share a passion about helping our service users. Our SLT members each bring different perspectives, have a strong commitment to supporting each other and their teams and are not afraid to challenge or be challenged in order to make a tangible, lasting and positive difference.

Caxton is an energetic environment, and in this role you will be supporting young people to participate in activities, as well as designing activities of your own to support with the delivery of our youth programmes.

We are seeking a team player, someone who wants to support the other youth workers and work together to deliver excellent, high quality sessions. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate high levels of professionalism, and excellent skills for empathizing with people.

In this role you will need to be able to communicate with young people with different communication skills and show a great level of understanding of autism and learning disabilities. There will be times where you need to think on your feet and be responsive to changing needs. Flexibility is key to this role.

If you would like to apply for this role: please submit your CV and cover letter about how your experience suits the role and why you would like to work at Caxton,

Availability:

Must be available:

• Three weekly evening sessions on Monday (2:15-9pm), Wednesday (2:15-9pm) and Fridays (3:15-10pm) (during term-time).
• First and third Thursdays of each month (4 – 10pm) during term-time for Girl’s Group.
• Three shifts a week during school holidays, mostly daytime.
• One 3-night residential trip per year.

What will you be doing?

Purpose of the role:

• To provide innovative, exciting and accessible youth work and youth projects to disabled young people aged 11-25 years old.
• To support the running of Girls Group aged 11 – 25 years old.
• Developing and delivering your own inclusive activities. Supporting the young people to participate in activities and thrive at Caxton
• To support the delivery of our holiday programmes and residentials, providing overnight disturbance cover, where you will be primarily responsible for our female members.

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Required skills, knowledge and qualifications

• Good level of experience of youth work or other work with young people, especially SEND young people.
• Minimum Level 2 Youth Work Principles, or other relevant qualification.
• A good understanding of inclusive practice, special educational needs and neurodivergence.
• A fun, motivated and enthusiastic person who thrives in a busy and high-energy environment.
• Compassionate, strong empathy and a person-centred approach.
• Excellent written and communication skills and confident use of Microsoft packages.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and managing disclosures.
• Able to work as part of a team and to use own initiative.
• Willing to work regular evening youth clubs, stay on overnight on residentials and work the (very) occasional weekend.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting learning disabled and autistic young people.
• A strong understanding of the principles of youth work as a distinctive practice of informal education and voluntary participation.
• Knowledge of Makaton or other communication aids.
• To have a driving licence
• Ability to drive a minibus (including a D1 licence and MIDAS qualification).
• First aid and/or mental health first aid training.

Essential Safer Recruitment Criteria

1. A cleared Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. This check is necessary as the work involves dealing with or having access to children and vulnerable adults whilst undertaking normal duties.

2. The candidate must be able to provide at least two relevant references prior to taking up the post. Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We wil consider al reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1).

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

The Southeast Coast and London team provides a crucial link between Diabetes UK and the community.   We work to improve outcomes and access to diabetes care, empower people to live better and more confident lives with diabetes and engage with diverse communities across the region to provide support and information.

The Regional Support Officer ensures the efficient operation of the regional team, supporting day to day administration and related internal and external services.  You will also be the first point of contact in the region and will provide excellent customer care in providing support and information for people living with, and affected by diabetes.

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for managing a broad spectrum of high-quality training, mentoring and employability programmes ??  CXK has an exciting professional opportunity for an interim Director of Services to join our exceptional charity for a 14 month period. We are looking for a motivator, an enabler, an individual that will promote momentum and foster achievements during the maternity leave of the current post holder.

We are seeking a special individual with gravitas, passion and professionalism to support CXK’s Board, executive and staff through a really interesting period of change and growth.Is this you ???

Please follow the link to our company website where we would welcome you to contact our CEO, Pauline Smith

Working with farmers, landowners, local residents, businesses, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you’ll build trusted relationships and lead engagement and citizen science across the River Irfon catchment. Your work will help local people take part in an ambitious, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.

You’ll help drive the scheme by:

· Building and maintaining constructive relationships with farmers, landowners, local residents and businesses

· Planning and running quarterly engagement activities for the farming and landowning community

· Coordinating citizen science projects, including water-quality, invasive non-native plant and endangered wetland plant surveys

· Recruiting, supporting and motivating volunteers to take part in freshwater and wetland conservation

· Helping local people access, enjoy and understand important but often overlooked wetland habitats

· Creating project stories and information for the Freshwater Habitats Trust website, media and wider communications

· Keeping accurate time, volunteer and financial records, and supporting delivery on schedule and within budget

We need someone who brings:

· Experience of working with and motivating community groups and volunteers, including people experiencing economic, health or wellbeing disadvantages

· Confidence communicating nature-conservation ideas to non-specialist audiences

· An interest in freshwater and wetland ecology, ideally with knowledge of freshwater habitat management

· Strong stakeholder, organisational and time-management skills

· A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, ideally at 2:1 level or above, confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and a full current driving licence

· A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail

· Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable; experience of citizen science or GIS would also be an advantage

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application pack and further details available from our website

Please send the application form as well as your CV

No agencies, please.

Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)

Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026

An exceptional opportunity to help take a remarkable charity to its next stage

The Barrie Wells Trust is a children’s charity dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences and unforgettable memories for seriously ill and disabled children and their families.

The Trust has achieved an outstanding record of impact throughout the UK since its launch in 2008, with its work made possible through the vision and personal commitment of its Executive Chairman, Barrie Wells MBE. Historically, Barrie has managed and personally funded 100% of the Trust’s operational activities.

The Trust’s largest and most successful initiative is Box4Kids. Dedicated to bringing joy and happiness to children living with serious illness and disability, Box4Kids provides access to VIP experiences at major sporting and entertainment venues. Since 2010, the Trust has given over 29,000 guests VIP experiences through its Box4Kids initiative.

We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Fundraising to play a key role to take the Trust to its next phase. The successful candidate will work closely with Barrie, to build on the Trust’s considerable success whilst creating new opportunities to increase its reach and impact.

This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced charity professional who combines proven fundraising ability with exceptional relationship-building and operational management skills.

A unique events model

The Trust’s events depend on bringing together three important groups of people:

Companies and high net worth individuals who are willing to donate hospitality boxes and other valuable experiences.

Hospitals, hospices and other charities who identify and nominate seriously ill and disabled children and their families who would benefit from the Trust’s support.

Volunteer hosts who generously give their time to attend events, ensuring that each family receives a warm, personal and memorable experience.

In-house event management team with responsibility for organising the events.

The Director will be responsible for overseeing these relationships and ensuring that the whole process works seamlessly, whilst also building a successful fundraising function.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & partnerships

· Create and implement a fundraising strategy capable of establishing sustainable income for the Trust.

· Identify, approach and develop relationships with potential corporate supporters and high net worth individuals.

· Secure financial donations as well as donations of hospitality boxes, experiences and other support.

· Build long-term relationships with donors and supporters and ensure they feel valued and engaged with the Trust’s work.

· Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice.

Event management & communications

· Lead the planning and delivery of the Trust’s programme of events, ensuring every event is professionally organised and delivers an exceptional experience for the children and their families.

· Oversee the development of strong relationships with hospitals, hospices and other appropriate organisations to encourage nominations of children and families.

· Oversee the recruitment and coordination of a strong network of reliable and enthusiastic hosts who give their time to attend events.

· Oversee the development of communications that engage different audiences including box and financial donors, beneficiaries, hospitals and hosts.

· Ensure the Trust’s information systems, website and social media are relevant and kept up to date.

Leadership & Operations

· Work closely with Barrie Wells to turn the Trust’s vision and objectives into practical action.

· Line manage key members of the team and develop staff, creating a culture of creativity, accountability and continuous improvement.

· Manage budgets, expenditure and resources effectively.

· Ensure the Trust operates to appropriate standards of governance and best practice.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and highly personable charity professional with a proven track record of success.

You will have:

· A successful career within the charity sector, with demonstrable fundraising achievement.

· Experience of creating and significantly growing fundraising income.

· Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills.

· Experience of recruiting, managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers.

· Excellent organisational and project management skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Sound commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial approach.

· The personality and emotional intelligence to represent the Trust with warmth, enthusiasm and professionalism.

You will be someone who enjoys bringing people together to achieve something special. You will understand that a donated box, a hospital nomination or a volunteer giving up their time is not simply an operational transaction – it is one of the essential ingredients in creating an extraordinary experience for a child and their family.

Why join the Barrie Wells Trust?

You will be joining a highly successful charity with an exceptional story and working directly with its founder and Executive Chairman, Barrie Wells. You will have the opportunity to build the Trust’s fundraising capability virtually from the ground up, while helping to shape its future direction. For the right person, this is a role where your relationships, energy, fundraising ability and leadership can have a very tangible impact.

If you are an experienced charity professional who wants to make a lasting difference and play a major part in the future of the Barrie Wells Trust with the potential to take on significantly greater responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

Please include a covering letter, giving specific examples of your fundraising experience and achievements, including the scale and type of funds you have personally raised or been responsible for developing. Please also explain briefly why you believe this role is right for you. 

Applications close at midday on Monday, 5th October 2026.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 26th October 2026.

Brief role description:

We are looking for a Risk, Insurance and Compliance Officer to join our Legal and Governance team and play an important role in supporting parkrun’s approach to risk, insurance and compliance.

The role will have lead responsibility for managing parkrun’s insurance portfolio, including working with brokers, insurers and other advisers, overseeing renewals and claims, ensuring appropriate cover is maintained, and providing advice and guidance on insurance and related risk matters.

Alongside this, the role will support the development and embedding of parkrun’s approach to risk management, working with teams to establish practical and proportionate processes and controls. The role will also provide broader compliance support to the Legal and Governance team, including policies, processes and relevant areas of organisational risk such as information security, cyber security and data protection.

This is a varied role for someone with practical experience in insurance and risk, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently across a broad range of compliance matters. You will be expected to take ownership of your areas of responsibility, work collaboratively across the organisation and provide practical, proportionate advice.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting parkrun’s mission by working across the organisation, building strong relationships with colleagues and partners and helping strengthen its approach to insurance, risk and compliance to ensure it’s well placed to deliver parkrun safely and effectively.

Main responsibilities:

Insurance

• Take lead responsibility for managing parkrun’s insurance portfolio, ensuring appropriate cover is maintained and effectively administered.

• Manage relationships with brokers, insurers and external advisers, including co-ordinating the annual renewal process.

• Oversee insurance claims, working with brokers, insurers and relevant colleagues through to resolution.

• Provide advice and guidance on insurance, coverage and related risk matters.

• Monitor changes in parkrun’s activities and risk profile and identify implications for insurance arrangements.

Risk 

• Support the development and embedding of parkrun’s organisation-wide approach to risk management and promote a consistent and practical approach to risk across the organisation.

• Supporting the management and mitigation of cyber and information security risk.

• Provide oversight and assurance of parkrun’s event risk assessment process and oversee the risk and compliance aspects of landowner agreements, working with relevant colleagues to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

• Work with teams to support risk registers and reporting processes and help identify emerging and strategic risks.

Compliance 

• Provide practical support to the Global Head of Legal and Governance including the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures and the development of parkrun’s compliance framework.

• Provide practical support to parkrun’s Data Protection Officer on data protection, information governance and related compliance matters as appropriate.

• Support colleagues in the management of parkrun’s trade mark portfolio.

Essential experience requirements:

• Relevant experience in a risk, insurance, compliance or a related role.

• Strong practical knowledge of insurance, and experience of managing or supporting insurance arrangements, including working with brokers and/or insurers and dealing with claims.

• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and taking ownership of significant areas of work.

• A good understanding of risk management principles, frameworks and registers.

• A pragmatic and proportionate approach to risk and compliance.

Desirable experience requirements:

• Experience in compliance including developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and controls.

• Knowledge or experience of information security, cyber security, data protection or information governance.

• Experience working in a charity or other mission-led organisation.

Most relevant skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate complex, sensitive or technical issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.

• Ability to take ownership of significant areas of responsibility and manage work confidently with appropriate levels of autonomy.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to assess risk, identify appropriate actions and make sound judgements.

• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical and proportionate processes, controls and advice.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across different areas of the organisation.

• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external specialists.

• Sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail.

Working with landowners, farmers, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you’ll coordinate high-quality practical work across the River Irfon catchment and help demonstrate a new, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.

You’ll help drive the scheme by:

· Planning and delivering pond creation, wetland management and river and floodplain restoration

· Coordinating practical conservation work with volunteers, contractors, landowners and partner organisations

· Managing habitat for priority species, particularly Freshwater Pearl Mussel, and developing further species recovery opportunities

· Building trusted relationships with farmers and landowners, including supporting innovative grazing approaches

· Keeping projects, budgets, health and safety requirements, records and reporting on track

We need someone who brings:

· Proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management

· Knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology, with the ability to deliver evidence-based practical work

· Confidence working collaboratively with landowners, volunteers and conservation partners

· Strong project, budget, time-management and organisational skills

· A relevant degree, good IT skills and a full current driving licence

· A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail

· Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application pack and further details available from our website 

Please send the application form as well as your CV

No agencies, please.

Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)

Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026

Job Description:

The Head of Youth & Community Services will provide leadership, management and oversight across YMCA Brunel Group's youth and community services, including 10 Youth Clubs (supporting young people aged 10-19 years old, and up to 25 with special educational needs), and 2 Young Carers groups. The role will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery, quality, performance and development of services, enabling positive outcomes for children, young people and communities, across the Mendip and South Somerset area.

The postholder will lead a team of approximately 33 permanent and relief staff, and line manage Youth Work Team Leaders, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements and funding obligations.

The postholder will play a key role in shaping local responses to the needs of young people and communities, bringing partners together to influence priorities, develop collaborative solutions and improve outcomes across the Mendip and South Somerset area

The role will enhance the impact, sustainability and quality of youth and community services, strengthen partnership working and support the delivery of YMCA Brunel Group's charitable objectives.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an experienced youth and community services professional with a strong track record of leading teams, developing services and delivering positive outcomes for young people and communities.

You will be a confident leader, capable of supporting and developing Team Leaders while ensuring high standards of service delivery, safeguarding, quality and performance. You will have excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across a range of settings.

You will be organised, proactive and resilient, with a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people and communities and a commitment to YMCA Brunel Group's values and mission.

Ideally, you will hold a relevant qualification in youth work, or community development or a related field, although candidates with significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service leadership and delivery

· Lead the operational delivery, quality and continuous improvement of YMCA Brunel Group's Youth & Community Services, ensuring services are safe, impactful, financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of young people.

· Oversee the planning, development and evaluation of youth and community projects, ensuring consistency of practice, effective use of resources and delivery against agreed objectives and outcomes.

· Identify emerging needs, opportunities and trends affecting young people and communities, using insight and local intelligence to shape service development and ensure provision remains relevant, impactful and sustainable.

· Act as the departmental safeguarding lead, providing advice, oversight and support to Team Leaders and staff.

Young people and community engagement

· Champion participation and co-production, ensuring the voices of young people and communities influence service design, delivery and evaluation

· Support Team Leaders to engage, and create opportunities for young people, volunteers and community members to participate fully in YMCA services and activities.

· Ensure services are inclusive, accessible and focused on enabling individuals and communities to achieve their full potential.

People leadership

· Provide visible and effective leadership across Youth & Community Services, setting clear direction, priorities and expectations that support YMCA Brunel Group's objectives.

· Lead, motivate and develop Team Leaders, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture that reflects YMCA values and promotes accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

· Provide direct line management, supervision and support to Team Leaders, ensuring high standards of performance, safeguarding and professional practice.

· Recruit, induct and develop staff in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, supporting workforce planning, succession planning and professional development.

Partnerships, fundraising and influencing

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, schools, parish and town councils, voluntary and community organisations, funders and other key stakeholders, positioning YMCA Brunel Group as a trusted partner within local communities.

· Represent YMCA Brunel Group within strategic partnerships, networks and community forums, championing the needs of young people and communities, influencing local priorities and helping to shape strategies that improve outcomes.

· Bring organisations together to develop collaborative approaches, identifying opportunities for partnership working, shared delivery and coordinated responses that maximise impact for children, young people and communities.

· Lead on income generation and securing funding across Youth & Community Services, increasing resources to sustain and grow in line with the needs of young people

Financial management

· Manage allocated budgets, authorise expenditure within delegated limits and ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.

· Ensure accurate records, monitoring systems and reporting processes are maintained, producing timely reports for internal and external stakeholders.

· Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and compliance requirements across the Youth and Community department, ensuring adherence to organisational policies, legislation and funding obligations.

General

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across YMCA Brunel Group.

· Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing throughout the organisation

· Comply with all YMCA Brunel Group policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

· Demonstrate YMCA Brunel Group values in all aspects of work.

· Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Director of Charity Operations.

Person Specification

• At least 2 years experience leading youth, community, or related services
• Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with statutory, voluntary, community and education organisations
• Experience of leading and developing staff, including the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Experience of managing budgets and contributing to income generation
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing young people and communities
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, risk management and best practice relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults
• JNC Youth & Community Work qualification or equivalent professional qualification
• Understanding of funding, commissioning and contract delivery within the charity sector

Location: At least 3 days a week based in one of YMCA Brunel offices (Bath, Wells, Frome or Street).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends

Salary: £40,000.00

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Interviews: 21st October 2026

YMCA Brunel Group is committed to following safer recruitment practices. All candidates will need to provide a full employment history, two references, and undergo an enhanced DBS check. In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Join us at YMCA Brunel Group and be part of something bigger!

Rock UK Head Office Team

Hours: 30 (0.8 FTE) per week (worked over 4 or 5 days)

Salary: £26,750 pro rata per annum

Contract Term: Permanent, subject to satisfactory references, a Basic Disclosure check and a 5-month probationary period

Location: The role is based at our Head Office at Frontier Centre (Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire) with the possibility of some home working by agreement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to provide professional administrative support for Rock UK as part of our Head Office team.  You will be the first point of contact for potential job applicants, update and manage the HR software system, and under the direction of the HR Manager prepare all employee life-cycle correspondence and maintain employee records.

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, IT and administrative skills, including accuracy and attention to detail are all essential. Previous experience of HR administration and using HR software would be an advantage but training will be provided.

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 14th October 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 19th October 2026.

The Sanctuary (Crisis Café) is a service for all residents experiencing emotional distress. The café is weekdays during the evening and at weekends in the afternoon. We provide initial support meetings both face to face and via the telephone, workign with clients to resolve immediate distress, and explore coping mechanisms. We then coproduce support plans with clients and offer 121’s, counselling, peer support groups and workshops as well as a social place to be.  

The support worker will be experienced in working with people in distress or who have mental health issues, highly organised and have excellent people skills.  A minimum of 3 shifts per week is required.

The service is open 7 days a week:

4.30-10pm Monday – Friday and 12 – 6pm Saturday and Sunday (Barnet)

5-10pm Monday – Friday and 12 – 5pm Saturday and Sunday (Enfield)

The purpose of this Children in Need funded role is to work closely with our established Youth Advisory Board to ensure that the voices of young people affected by PANS and PANDAS are heard, valued, and reflected in our work. The successful applicant will support the Youth Advisory Board in identifying, developing, and delivering youth-led projects that align with their priorities and lived experiences.

Current Youth Board priorities include:

• Influencing decision makers and key stakeholders such as MPs, health care professionals and school staff to shift attitudes and increase understanding of PANS and PANDAS
• Raising public awareness of PANS and PANDAS through campaigns and merchandise
• Informing PANS and PANDAS research to ensure their experiences are represented
• Creating more avenues for peer support

We require the successful candidate to have relevant qualifications and a minimum of two years' experience working directly in youth voice, participation or youth leadership.

Please see our recruitment pack for more information about PANS PANDAS UK, the conditions and the role.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We believe everyone should have the foundation of a safe, affordable home.  

Location: Hybrid from our London office, E1, with the requirement to travel as needed. We are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis' Hybrid Working Policy. 

Contract: Permanent 

About the role 
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the stories, propositions and cases for support that inspire major investment in Crisis' work. As Proposition Development Manager, you will lead the creation of compelling fundraising narrative, donor propositions and communications that engage high-value supporters and help secure transformational support. 

This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who enjoys turning complex information into powerful fundraising narratives. 

Your experience 
We are very open to hearing from a range of candidates with different backgrounds. You may be: 

• A trusts fundraising professional with strong writing skills who enjoys shaping propositions, funding opportunities and strategic narratives 

• A Fundraising Communications Manager, Case for Support Manager or Development Manager, creating compelling fundraising products, campaigns and donor-facing content. 

• A senior copywriter, content strategist or journalist with some experience of high value fundraising. 

About you 

• You are an exceptional writer with experience creating high-quality, persuasive content for fundraising, communications or marketing audiences. 

• You have developed successful cases for support, fundraising propositions or campaigns that engage and inspire high value supporters. 

• You have professional copywriting experience in a fast-paced, high-output environment. 

• You are highly organised and able to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously. 

• You enjoy collaborating across teams and translating complex information into clear, compelling stories and funding opportunities. 

• Above all, you are motivated by Crisis' mission and committed to using communications to help end homelessness. 

Please see the full Job Pack for a complete list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. 

We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. 

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services and building a supportive community. We'll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%. 

• 28 days' annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days' leave. 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am to 4pm. 

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly. 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on the Crisis website.) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. 

How do I apply? 
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section and answer the screening questions so we can assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. 

Closing date: 11th October (at 23:59)

Interview process: Two panel interviews with competency and values-based questions. 

Interview date and location: Teams (online), 1st interview between 9 to 4pm on Wednesday 21 October and 2nd short interview between 3.30 to 5pm on Thursday 22nd October for finalists. 

AI in Job Applications 
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences. 

Accessibility 
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team who will be happy to discuss how we can help. 

For more information about our work please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094.