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Service Director Executive Assistant
Salary: Up to £36,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Remote, with two days a week in the Downton office (SP5 3RB) and planned travel elsewhere, including London, for meetings and events.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Director Executive Assistant to join our Service Directorate at Help for Heroes. This role will play a key part in maximising the impact of our Service Director, ensuring they are supported to lead effectively across the charity and deliver on our mission to ensure every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.
If you are an organised, proactive and resourceful Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About the Role
Reporting to the Service Director, you will provide comprehensive executive support, enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively across a broad range of strategic priorities.
You will manage diaries, meetings, communications and travel arrangements, whilst coordinating Service Leadership Team activities and ensuring actions, projects and governance requirements are delivered on time. You'll act as a trusted liaison across the charity, building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and helping to keep the Service Director connected to key priorities, events and opportunities.
Alongside executive support responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to lead small projects, prepare reports and briefings, and contribute to the smooth running of the wider Service Directorate.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and make a meaningful contribution to the work Help for Heroes delivers for the Armed Forces Community.
About You
You'll be highly organised, adaptable and confident working independently whilst managing multiple priorities. You will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
We are looking for someone with:
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Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting a senior executive or director-level leader.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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Experience coordinating meetings, diaries, travel arrangements and action tracking.
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Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
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Experience managing small projects and producing reports, presentations or briefing materials.
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Confidence using Microsoft 365 and a proactive approach to learning new systems and ways of working.
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The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
You'll be values-driven, collaborative and motivated by the opportunity to support senior leadership in delivering meaningful outcomes for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
About the Team
Our Service Directorate delivers integrated support and community initiatives across the UK, all aligned with our LiveWell Strategy, ensuring every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.
You’ll join a team of passionate, purpose-driven professionals committed to improving the quality, consistency and impact of our services for veterans, serving personnel and their families. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you’ll help support our strategic priorities and ensure we continue to deliver services that make a meaningful difference to the Armed Forces Community.
Check out the ‘Our management Team’ page of our website for more detail.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing Date: 30th July 2026
Interview Process: First interviews are expected to take place on the 3rd August 2026 in person in Downton, and will include a task. A final stage interview is anticipated to be held in person in Downton on 6th August 2026. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of strong applications.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence.
ABOUT YOU
Working side-by-side with people who are homeless or at risk of it, you'll help them take charge of their journey — setting goals, building skills, and securing the stability of a tenancy they can call their own. Your day-to-day will span everything from crisis intervention and welfare benefits support to leading case reviews with partner agencies, all while managing a caseload with care and accuracy. You'll build the kind of trusting relationships that tackle isolation and exclusion head-on, working creatively and with emotional resilience to overcome whatever challenges arise. If you're driven by making a tangible, lasting difference in people's lives, this is a role where your impact will be felt every single day.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day of leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Could this be your next role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the Trust, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of income and expenditure, budget planning and development, monitoring, and compliance with charity accounting requirements.
You will work closely with the Head of Operations, Trustees and external advisers, supporting financial planning, audit requirements, and governance. The role also includes providing Clerk support to the Board of Trustees, including attending up to four evening meetings each year.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied finance role within a small organisation where they can make a genuine contribution and see the impact of their work.
Why Join Us?
At The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust, you’ll be part of a small organisation where your contribution is visible, valued and genuinely makes a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how our finance function develops while supporting a charity that has served older people in Guiseley for generations.
What We Offer
· 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service (pro rata)
· Additional day off on your birthday
· Healthcare benefits
· Pension scheme
· Enhanced occupational sick pay.
· Free on-site parking
· Flexible working arrangements
· Training, professional development and support towards relevant qualifications considered.
· Opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive team with real autonomy.
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the Trust, helping us continue to provide safe, high-quality homes and services for older people within our community.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Help lead a high-quality supported housing service and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Join SPEAR as our Hostel Manager and play a key role in supporting residents to achieve stability and move towards independent living.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service in Richmond. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with SPEAR’s values, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents with complex needs.
This is a practical leadership role where you will:
- Lead and manage a team, including a Team Leader and Support Workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident response
- Drive high standards of service delivery and resident support
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, including fire safety and building standards
- Support residents to progress towards independence and move-on opportunities
You will combine operational leadership, staff management, and service development to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with people experiencing homelessness or complex needs
- Has managed or supervised staff in a supported housing, hostel, or similar setting
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
- Can lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Is confident managing complex and high-risk situations
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Shortlisting Date: 7th August
Vacancy Closing Date: 5th Aug
First Interviews W/C: 12th, 13th and 14th August
Second Interviews W/C: 19th, 20th and 21st Aug
Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!
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Job Title: Investment Manager - Portfolio
Department: Investment
Reports to: Investment Director - Portfolio
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £61,500 to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y (40-60% in person) and homeworking
About Better Society Capital (BSC):
Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too.
Since 2012, we have helped grow the UK's social impact investment market thirteen-fold, to more than £11 billion, proving that impact investing can scale when social outcomes and investment opportunity are genuinely aligned. We have committed more than £1 billion of our own capital to social impact investments and today hold a live portfolio of over 100 across the UK, primarily made into funds spanning early-stage and mature positions, all working towards lasting impact for the people and communities they serve.
We're now delivering our 2026–2030 strategy: mobilising £20–30 billion in capital to positively impact 15–20 million lives across the UK over the next decade. We're focusing our expertise and capital on four challenge areas: housing, economic opportunity, climate and energy, and health. These have been chosen because each combines urgent social need, proven investment models and a clear role for BSC to play.
This is BSC's next chapter. Building on everything we've proven since 2012, we're scaling with greater ambition and sharper focus, and looking for people who want to help shape how we get there.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting an Investment Manager – Portfolio to take a leading role in the delivery of our existing portfolio including on special situations and exits.
You will take ownership of performance and manager relationships across a broad portfolio of social impact investments. You will build relationships with senior leaders at our fund managers and take responsibility for how these investments perform against their financial, social impact and systems change goals. You will also oversee several treasury holdings, held for financial return and sustainable outcomes, that support how we manage liquidity.
Across the wider social impact investment portfolio, you will take a leading role in its most demanding and consequential moments: acting as our specialist resource for complex special situations and exits, working alongside asset class teams to protect and recover financial value and impact, and shaping how BSC triages, manages and learns from these situations.
This is an opportunity to build a distinctive skillset across every asset class in which we invest, from portfolio management and manager relationships to restructuring, workouts and complex negotiation, developing cross-asset-class judgement that few comparable roles offer. We will create opportunities for you to contribute to new investments and strategic projects as our 2026–2030 strategy takes shape.
Our excellence in impact investing practice is recognised externally. In 2025 and 2026, BSC was placed on the BlueMark Global Practice Leaderboard after ranking in the top quartile across all 8 dimensions of the Operating Principles for Impact Management. You will help carry that standard forward.
We invest in our people as seriously as we invest our portfolio. You will accelerate your growth through hands-on experience, tailored training and collaboration with sector-leading specialists as well as gaining direct exposure to our Investment Committee and senior leadership.
What you will do:
Lead the performance management and manager relationships for a portfolio of social impact and treasury investments
- Manage a portfolio of social impact investments towards exit, delivering on financial returns, high social impact and systems change goals, including our charity bond investments and direct investments into or with fund managers.
- Share portfolio learnings that improve how we invest to benefit underserved and vulnerable individuals in the UK.
- Manage several treasury fixed income holdings alongside your primary social impact portfolio, overseeing performance of our externally managed mandate and contributing to strategic treasury initiatives such as asset allocation and ESG approach.
Take the lead on special situations and exits
- Take the lead on complex, often distressed special situations across the portfolio, including client portfolios, working alongside asset class teams to protect and recover value across financial, impact and systems change outcomes.
- Lead the active management of exits across the portfolio, partnering with asset class teams to bring investments through to exit.
Contribute to the management of our multi-asset portfolio
- Lead parts of our fund manager strategy delivery, working alongside asset class teams to prioritise and learn from our engagement with fund managers.
- Input into how we manage our overall portfolio performance, asset allocation and liquidity.
- Lead on discrete analysis as required across financial, impact and systems change at the whole portfolio level, advancing how we consider these dimensions in an integrated way to support learning and performance management.
- Over time, contribute to due diligence of potential new investments and strategic projects aligned with our 2026-2030 strategy.
Help lead the next phase of our market-leading impact investment approach
- Oversee and embed continuous improvement and learning from special situations and exits, sharpening how BSC manages risk across the portfolio.
- Lead and contribute to parts of our market-leading impact investing practice, with colleagues across BSC and with external partners.
- Contribute to team- and organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission, such as working groups on key priorities.Helping identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can be an important part of the solution;
What you will bring – Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK
- Investment experience including analysis, recommendations, monitoring performance and engaging with investees, issuers or fund managers
- Strong quantitative analysis and investment research skills, including financial analysis, modelling and market research
- Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector
- Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management
Desirable
- Exposure to fixed income or credit analysis (we will support you here if needed)
- Work experience in social impact investing or sustainable investing
- Proven project management skills
- Knowledge of investing in real estate, renewables, venture, or outcomes contracts
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
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Structured thinker – able to deal with complexity and uncertainty
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Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving
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Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way
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Collegial team player – flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team
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Self-starter – able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities
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Relationship management – excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels
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A confident and effective communicator when writing and speaking
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Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How to Apply & Interviews:
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th August at Midnight
Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked to provide your CV and a short-written answer. Your CV and answer will be anonymised before being reviewed by the hiring panel.
NB We screen for applications that appear to be heavily generated by AI. You’re welcome to use AI tools to support small edits, such as improving grammar, structure or clarity, but your CV and supporting answer should reflect your own experience, knowledge, skills and motivations. Applications that feel authentic and genuinely personal are most likely to receive a high score.
We may use AI tools to support parts of our recruitment process, always with human oversight and in line with our principles on fairness, transparency and data protection. Read more about how we use AI in hiring here
Interviews
Initial screeningw/c 24th August
Round 1 interviews (virtual): w/c 31st August and 7th September
Round 2 interviews (in-person): w/c 14th September
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered for an initial screening interview. When application numbers are high and we are unable to interview everyone who meets the minimum criteria, we will prioritise those who best meet the essential requirements of the role.
We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.
If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Other terms
Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.
Right to work: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).
We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch
Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At London City Mission we are passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.
Bridge House is a new Christian community-based homelessness prevention project that bridges the gap between being at risk of eviction and long-term stable housing.It works, particularly with men from displaced backgrounds providing short-term accommodation and holistic support in partnership with local churches for up to 10 men who are at risk of homelessness.
Through practical, emotional, spiritual, and community-based support, Bridge House helps residents build stability and transition successfully into independent living and integrate into life in the UK.
We are looking for a full-time Project Leader to lead this exciting new ministry at Bridge House.
About You:
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You are passionate about working with marginalised people and providing the support required to enable genuine lifestyle change.
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You are passionate about partnership with Churches and sharing the love of Jesus with all those we work with.
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You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, whilst being able to work on your own initiative, think creatively and act with the utmost integrity.
About the Role:
Project Leader – Bridge House
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You will work as part of a mission team to confidently lead and develop Bridge House supported housing project.
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You will manage the Bridge House support team to develop individual client led support plans for each resident and in providing one to one support for those individuals, always maintaining a high standard of care while also taking on a caseload of residents to support yourself.
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You will maintain an atmosphere where positive change and growth is encouraged and a place where tenants can take positive steps that will enable them to move on and lead independent and responsible lives.
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You will share the love of Christ and take opportunities for sharing the gospel with the guests
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You will assess prospective residents’ suitability to the project.
Salary: £37,720 plus benefits
Location: Bridge House, London Bridge
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours inclusive of lunch breaks)
Contract: Fixed-Term - 24 months
There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We recognise that men are currently underrepresented within this ministry project and, as part of our commitment to building a diverse team, we particularly encourage applications from men. Appointments will be made on merit.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 13th August 2026 at 12noon
TO APPLY
Please take care to read the guidance notes on the application form before completing.
Interviews will be held on Monday 24th August 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
We are seeking a day support worker for our high-quality, self-contained accommodation for women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage. The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic, trauma and psychologically-informed environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation. The role is located at an 18-bed, 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham.
In this role, you will provide support to all the women, including co-designing and running activities (such as art groups, self-care sessions, nature walks, cooking activities etc.) and accompanying women to appointments. You will work closely with Specialist Support Workers who manage individual resident support and safety plans.
The service and the wider organisation recognise the high levels of trauma that precede and perpetuate homelessness, and the complex, interconnecting needs that develop against this backdrop (including mental and physical health difficulties, substance misuse, brain injury, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal problems, and stigma and exclusion). The service operates as a best-practice, Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), working in close partnership with homeless mental health experts and includes an in-house psychologist, offering therapeutic input to residents, and support and training to staff. In this role, you will model person-led, psychological, gender, and culturally informed support, will be skilled at building trust and you will be a great team player.
The post holder will undertake 8-hour shifts on a 7-day rota, covering the hours 07:45 am to 20:15 pm. Please be aware that the building has several floors and no lifts.
Due to the nature of this women’s supported housing service and the needs of the residents, this role is open to women only. This is considered to be an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Salary: £30,722 - £35,341 (Scale Points 7 – 17)
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
Interview Date: Friday 14th August 2026
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: up to £41,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins
Sleep-ins: £50. Enhanced hourly rates for overtime and bank holidays.
Location: East Croydon
closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway.
Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Children’s home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
Visit our website and watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher’s.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities.
Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
Check out our staff stories on our website to see how you can develop your career with us
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths grades A-C.
- One year’s experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
- An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
- Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
- An understanding of trauma informed practice.
- Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
- Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
- Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins.
In return we offer:
- Salary up to £41,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website.
First stage- interviews will be held at our head office in Putney.
Second stage- successful candidates will be invited to a second stage interview at one of our services.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.
Please note:
- This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
- It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
- All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



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Head of Communities and Prevention Services
Job title: Head of Community and Prevention Services
Salary: £55,000 FTE
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Line Reports: x2 -3 (tbc)
Place of work: DENS locations in Hemel Hempstead/Some home working will be possible.
Overall Job Purpose:
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in developing and driving forward DENS community and prevention services, during an exciting period for the charity, as we move into the new DENS Centre and relocate our Foodbank. As an ambassador both internally and externally, you will work collaboratively with the CEO and the wider leadership team to deliver DENS strategy and role model organisational values. With a focus on building and maintaining a strong network of external relationships, you will identify opportunities for growth and partnership working. You will be responsible for a diverse range of services in the community.
About You
You are a strategic and visionary leader with a solid background in the homelessness sector, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the client community, and a firm grasp of safeguarding principles. With proven line management experience, you know how to motivate teams, coach peers, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture. You excel at building strong external partnerships with local government and funders, using your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence, negotiate, and champion DENS’s strategy. Highly organised and proactive, you bring strong project delivery skills to drive service innovation, such as leading the long-term development of the new DENS Centre, while remaining deeply committed to equity, diversity, and DENS’s mission to help rebuild lives.
How to apply
Read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.
If you match our criteria:
· Fill in the DENS Application Form including your Supporting Statement
· Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 11th August 2026
· We may interview, and offer the role to a suitable candidate before the deadline
We will not accept a general CV for this role
Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.
Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.
Extra info re benefits……
Why join DENS?
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.
Benefits include:
- 25 days or equivalent annual leave, excluding Bank and Public Holidays
- One additional day of annual leave after each 5 years’ service, up to 3 days.
- Flexible working environment
- Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
- Employee assistance programme – 24/7 mental health support helpline
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development and training, including on-going access to e-learning platform
- Staff Networks, Wellbeing Days and whole team events
- One day to volunteer for DENS or another organisation
- NEST pension scheme
About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.
We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills, and confidence to take the next step in their lives.
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.



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Service Manager – Women’s Recovery Refuge
Location: Burnley – on site.
Hours: Full time, including participation in an on‑call rota
Contract: Permanent
Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most.
This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About the service
Safenet delivers specialist services across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse through safe accommodation, community services, recovery support and prevention work.
This role is based at Jane’s Place which provides 24‑hour accommodation and specialist support for women who are experiencing domestic abuse and who want to address substance use, mental ill‑health, or other complex needs as part of their recovery journey.
At Jane’s Place, many of the women we support have been excluded elsewhere. We don’t see “complexity” as a problem to manage, but as a response to trauma – and recovery as something that happens in healthy relationships, community, safety and hope.
This service sits at the intersection of domestic abuse, addiction recovery and mental health, and we are proud to offer a psychologically informed, trauma‑responsive environment where women are supported to rebuild their lives on their own terms.
About the role
As Service Manager, you will lead and be accountable for the refuge and lead a skilled, compassionate team delivering round‑the‑clock support to women and their children.
You will be a values‑led leader who understands recovery, trauma and risk, and who can balance clarity and accountability with warmth, curiosity and care.
You will:
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary refuge team working with women affected by domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental ill‑health
- Create a culture of psychological safety, reflective practice and trauma‑informed care
- Oversee the safe delivery of a 24‑hour residential service, including participation in an on‑call rota
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, risk management, and housing management
- Work in partnership with recovery services, mental health providers, criminal justice partners and local authorities
- Support staff to hold hopeful, recovery‑focused relationships with women, even where progress is non‑linear
- Use lived experience insights, feedback and data to continually shape and improve the service
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who believes deeply in capacity for change and recovery – even in the most challenging circumstances.
We’re looking for someone who…
We welcome applicants from a range of relevant backgrounds; direct refuge experience is not essential, but you do need to bring credibility, confidence and compassion from related fields.
You might come from:
- Substance misuse or addiction recovery services
- Trauma‑informed women’s services
- Mental health or psychologically informed environments (PIE)
- Housing or supported accommodation with complex needs
You will bring:
- Experience of leading and developing staff teams in high‑pressure, emotionally demanding services
- A strong understanding of domestic abuse, recovery, and trauma
- Knowledge of harm reduction, recovery‑focused approaches and systems change
- Confidence managing risk, safeguarding and complex decision‑making
- The ability to hold boundaries without losing humanity
- A commitment to women‑only, feminist and survivor‑informed practice
For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile.
Essential Core Skills
Health & Safety Awareness
All our employees are required to work in a safe way, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and keep themselves, other colleagues and customers safe. You will be expected to update your knowledge and skills on Health & Safety if successful in your application.
Safeguarding
We work with adults and children who may be ‘at risk’ and expect colleagues to work in a way which protects the people we support from harm. Our colleagues are expected to identify people ‘at risk’ and confidently report any Safeguarding concerns as appropriate within the service.
Digital
Across our services, we use a range of technology and systems and expect colleagues to use them effectively and safely following cybersecurity and data protection principles (UK GDPR). Full training on specific systems is provided but a willingness to learn and develop is essential.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
The Calico Group welcomes diversity and champions the rights of those in society who may be marginalised. Our employees are expected to be inclusive, embracing those from different backgrounds to develop a fairer society.
If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!
What’s in It for You?
At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:
- Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants.
- Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.
- Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active.
- Pension Options – with employer pension contributions.
- Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances.
- Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.
- Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth.
- Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access.
- One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings.
- Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career.
And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.
This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
SafeNet is working towards Equal Opportunities for all and actively encourages applications from disabled, ethnic minority and LBGTQI+ women who are under-represented. SafeNet is a Registered Charity No. 1091544 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3860803.
Inclusive Hiring at Calico
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office & Administration Assistant – Key Responsibilities
Office management and administration
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Maintain a welcoming, safe and efficient office environment that enables staff, volunteers and visitors to work effectively, in line with the ‘Groundswellian Way’, our coproduced principles for a safe, positive work culture.
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Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including , refreshments, office supplies, IT equipment, room bookings and reception duties.
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Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, telephone calls and enquiries through the central inbox, ensuring messages and requests are directed promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
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Build positive working relationships with Workspace, office contractors and suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance providers and other building services.
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Support Groundswell's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible office practices.
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Ensure office administration is appropriately covered during periods of annual leave and support the wider administration team to provide consistent organisational support.
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Recruit, support, supervise and train office volunteers where appropriate.
Facilities, health and safety
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Act as the day-to-day office lead for health and safety administration, supporting compliance with Groundswell's Health & Safety Policy.
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Ensure all staff and volunteers receive relevant health and safety information during induction, including access to the health & Safety training video, awareness of fire procedures, emergency evacuation routes and workplace safety responsibilities.
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Coordinate annual fire risk assessments, workplace risk assessments and PAT testing, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and actions completed.
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Support the development and maintenance of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where required.
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Liaise with Workspace to ensure landlord responsibilities relating to health and safety are fulfilled, including fire safety systems, signage and equipment maintenance.
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Maintain records of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met where appropriate.
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Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of Groundswell's office equipment, facilities and assets, ensuring they remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
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Work closely with the Director of Finance & Fundraising and our external systems and finance support on matters around onsite assets and finances.
IT and Systems
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Oversee the day-to-day management of organisational assets, ensuring equipment is maintained, used appropriately and complies with organisational policies and cyber security requirements.
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Complete IT trouble shooting on behalf of staff and volunteers, with external support.
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Order IT equipment as needed with external support.
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Complete basic set – up tasks on staff and volunteer devices with external support.
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Support staff and volunteers to upskill and improve their technological skills through the digital inclusion group.
Organisational administration
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Provide administrative support for organisational meetings, events and activities, including venue bookings, catering, logistics and preparation of materials.
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Support the Chief Executive in implementing GDPR and data management processes, ensuring good administrative practice and compliance across the organisation.
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Provide governance administration, including scheduling Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting logistics, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.
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Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting arrangements and room bookings.
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Support the recruitment and induction of Trustees as required by the Nominations Working Group.
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Support the People Manager with the onboarding and off-boarding of staff.
General
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Maintain accurate administrative systems, records and filing, ensuring information is organised, confidential and GDPR compliant.
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Identify opportunities to improve office systems, administrative processes and ways of working to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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Work with the People Manager and Director of Fundraising & Finance to ensure policies and processes are accessible, in plain English and simple to follow; using step by step guides and images where appropriate.
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Build positive relationships across the organisation, providing responsive, friendly and professional support to colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.
Groundswell responsibilities and the Groundswellian Way
Act in line with our Code of Conduct and the Groundswellian Way in all interactions with colleagues, volunteers, partners and visitors.
We want to:
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create a safe, friendly and respectful working environment
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encourage transparent communication so everyone knows what is expected of themselves and the organisation
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ensure everyone feels valued and celebrates individual strengths
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promote diversity, equity and fairness in everything we do
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encourage collaboration and working together.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience working in a busy office or administrative role.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
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Ability to follow instructions and coordinate with consultants to complete IT set up and troubleshooting.
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Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining administrative systems.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
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Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
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Commitment to Groundswell's values and trauma-informed ways of working.
Desirable
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Experience supporting charity governance or trustee meetings.
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Experience coordinating health and safety administration.
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Experience supervising volunteers.
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Knowledge of facilities management.
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Lived experience of homelessness or social exclusion.
Why join Groundswell?
Key Benefits
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
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5% employer pension
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Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements
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Reflective practice or Clinical Supervision with a trained therapist for all team members
Culture
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Support - Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager
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Teamwork - Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team
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Strategic input - Opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction
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Voice – The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.
Application and Interview Process
Please let us know if you would like to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the application and interview process. We will be very happy to support these wherever possible to give all applicants the best opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We encourage our candidates to draw from their personal and professional experiences, skills, knowledge and passion for our work in their applications, as we believe this will be the best representation of why you are the right fit for the role. While we acknowledge that Generative AI can be a useful tool when used selectively, we do not believe it can replace the authenticity that each individual can bring to their application. Therefore, we ask you to consider carefully any use of Generative AI throughout the application process.
Application
To apply please follow this link:
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter stating:
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How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above
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Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.
You can find a guide to writing your cover letter here, which includes some tips and general guidance.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 17th August.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on either Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give individualised feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage.
Pre-employment checks
The job offer for the successful candidate will be subject to a reference check.
Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The role
As Youth Advocacy Lead, you will develop and deliver GMYN’s new We Rise project, working alongside care-experienced and separated young people to transform housing and accommodation across Greater Manchester.
This role is about more than delivering a project. It is an opportunity to help change not just young people's lives but how an organisation listens to them. We are looking for an advocate who believes young people already have the answers; they simply need adults and organisations willing to listen, share power and act.
The role will combine direct work with young people, advocacy practice, organisational development and systems change. You will introduce and embed a self-advocacy approach across GMYN, supporting young people to understand their rights, build confidence and influence the decisions affecting their lives.
Alongside this, you will support GMYN colleagues to develop the skills and confidence to make advocacy part of everyday practice; not something that only happens when things go wrong. Working across the organisation, you will help us move from supporting young people for them to achieving change with them.
You will support young people to lead social action projects, distribute over grants through the We Rise Challenge Fund, influence regional housing reform, develop the creative projects and become the next generation of youth leaders across Greater Manchester.
This is a real opportunity to build something from the beginning and help create an organisation where advocacy is not an activity – it is simply how we work.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the development and delivery of We Rise, ensuring young people are meaningfully involved learning is captured throughout the project.
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Develop a self-advocacy approach across GMYN, supporting young people to understand their rights and influencing decisions affecting their lives.
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Support young people to develop leadership, advocacy and social action skills so they can shape the services, systems and decisions that affect their lives.
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Design participation opportunities using rights-based approaches, ensuring young people are equal partners in shaping services and decisions.
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Develop strong relationships across Greater Manchester to strengthen youth voice and advocacy for young people to influence change.
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Model strong safeguarding practice to ensure young people are safe and supported.
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Promote strengths-based and trauma-informed that ensure young people feel valued and heard.
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Capture insight, outcomes and learning to evidence impact and improve future practice.
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Manage project plans, budgets, reporting, and partnerships to ensure successful project delivery.
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Support GMYN to embed advocacy approaches and continuously improve how we work alongside young people.
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Promote youth-led advocacy and represent GMYN with stakeholders across Greater Manchester.
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Carrying out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the organisation's overall aims and objectives.
Person specification
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Experience delivering advocacy or rights-based support with young people, such as care-experienced and separated young people.
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Understanding of advocacy approaches and how they differ from advice, counselling and key work.
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Experience supporting young people to develop and lead social action projects.
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Experience designing and delivering participation opportunities.
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Co-producing services or projects with young people and people with lived experience.
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Experience facilitating groups, workshops and activities that create safe, inclusive and empowering spaces for young people.
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Experience developing practice through training and coaching professionals and/or embedding new approaches across organisations.
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Understanding of trauma-informed approaches, strengths-based practice, and rights-based participation, including the Lundy Model.
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Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships with young people, professionals, organisations and stakeholders.
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Experience planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating projects, including capturing impact and learning.
Please see attached pack for further information about GMYN and the role.
In your application, please answer the questions below. Please ensure that your answers are no longer than 200 words. Your answers may be marked down if you exceed the word limit.
Alternatively, you can send an audio application if you prefer. If you send audio, please ensure that the answers are no longer than 2 minutes. Please see application pack for instructions.
At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan, and our goal is that young people are safe, heard, and capable of great things.
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At Ambitious about Autism we're currently looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team on a 15 month MAT cover.
You'll provide high-level executive support to the Director of Education and Care and contribute to the achievement of corporate and departmental objectives. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective administrative systems, supporting the Education Services Team, and coordinating financial reporting processes, including management accounts and forecasts.
You'll manage the day-to-day office of Director of Education and Care, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, briefing preparation, minute-taking, action tracking, and travel arrangements. You'll act as a key point of contact on behalf of the Director of Education and Care, communicating professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities, education providers, professional advisers, suppliers, sector bodies, charity leaders, parents and carers.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Considerable successful experience as a Personal Assistant to a senior post with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a relevant setting.
- Experience of supporting a busy senior management team to achieve ambitious targets and goals and to respond to unexpected opportunities and tight deadlines.
- Experience of briefing senior management on potentially serious issues and of troubleshooting and managing reputations and good relationships.
- Ability to work without close supervision, to evaluate progress and to take the initiative to solve problems quickly and effectively.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for an experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of CILIP. Working closely with Trustees, Board and Committee Chairs, the Executive Team and the Presidential Team, you will help ensure that CILIP operates to the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Interim Finance Director, the Governance Manager will lead and coordinate governance, compliance and organisational processes across CILIP.
You will be responsible for supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing expert governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive Team.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys driving good governance while ensuring operational excellence.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months due to organisational planning requirements.
Key areas of delivery:
Governance and Board Support
Lead and continuously improve governance processes, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and provide advice on governance best practice.
Policy and Compliance
Oversee CILIP's policy governance framework, coordinate policy reviews and support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Executive and Organisational Coordination
Support the Executive Team through the coordination of key meetings, events, organisational planning and corporate administration.
Presidential Team Support
Coordinate the activities of the Presidential Team, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder communication and logistical support.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, improve ways of working and promote accountability and transparency across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders to ensure organisations operate effectively and compliantly.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting governance within a charity, membership body or similar organisation.
- A strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting Boards and Committees and managing governance processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- High levels of accuracy, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
- A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365.
You'll also be a professional, credible and resilient individual who can work independently while remaining highly collaborative, and who shares CILIP's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and public benefit.
Desirable: Experience of company secretariat responsibilities, statutory filings, governance or board portal systems, and relevant governance or compliance qualifications.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and share our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description and person specification by 11:30pm on 26th July 2026
Interview dates:
First interviews will be held on 31st July 2026 via Teams
Second interviews will be held on 5th August via Teams
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application or recruitment process please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Associate Vice-Principal (Development)
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
CAN$200,000 to CAN$250,000
Are you Queen’s University’s next Associate Vice-Principal (Development)? This is an opportunity at one of Canada's most prestigious universities at a time of real ambition and momentum.
This role is central to Queen's University's ability to grow its philanthropic income across major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, and leadership giving.
Queen’s University is one of Canada’s oldest and most distinctive institutions – a university known not just for academic excellence, but for the depth of connection its community feels. Our alumni are among the most loyal, most engaged, and most passionate in the country, and it is that extraordinary foundation on which our philanthropic ambitions are built.
You will lead a talented team of fundraisers, directing our major and leadership giving, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and prospect development programs as well as managing a key portfolio of high-value prospects. Key to success will shaping and implementing plans that advance fundraising performance.
Reporting to the Vice Principal (Advancement) and a member of her Leadership Team, you will work at the most senior levels of the institution, acting as a key source of strategic guidance and support for university leaders, academics, and fundraising colleagues across the University.
This is a chance to build transformational programmes and partnerships that will deliver to the mission and strategic priorities of this ambitious university.
If you have a proven track record in leading multifaceted fundraising teams and managing complex relationships within a large organisation along with substantive philanthropic fundraising experience, we’d love to hear from you!
Queen’s University is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search. Please see the attached Candidate Pack for more information.
Closing date: 11:59pm EST on August 9, 2026
N.B. The posting will remain open, and applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We seek to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process and provide accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our CareerQ employment portal to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.


