Acting senior support worker jobs

Barnardo's is seeking an empathetic and child led individual who can work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment using their strong organisational, communication and time management skills to support children in the secure estate.

This part-time position (Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is based within HMYOI Parc, which accommodates children aged between 15-18 years, who are in custody, either sentenced or on remand.  Barnardo's refers to Young Offender Institutions (YOI) and Secure Training Centres (STC) as the ‘Secure Estate'.

Barnardo's is commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide an Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy (ICRAS) Service to children accommodated in a secure setting. The service is known to children as Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice, and currently works within  four Young Offender Institutes and  one Secure Training Centre. The ICRAS service is child led and independent of the secure estate; our service is delivered within HMYOI Parc to ensure children can freely access support for a range of issues linked to their needs, rights & experiences of custody, resettlement, and safeguarding.  As such this is a child-facing service, and at times involves lone working in the establishments, so we are seeking someone who can see the child, not the offence.

We hold ‘voice' at the heart of all we do, therefore we feel the role is best described by someone who is currently working in this sector: “The role is an Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy role, which means it is our job to empower the children we work with and help them to understand that what they think, what they feel and what they want, really matters. We can speak on behalf of children to ensure their voice is heard and we also have the opportunity to help them to find the tools and confidence to raise their voices for themselves.  Advocacy and Children's Rights support is particularly crucial in the secure estate because children are away from home, family and natural advocates, and also because children in secure estate are some of the most vulnerable children in society; they have often faced considerable adversity, disadvantage and discrimination prior to arriving into custody and they might not, therefore, be equipped with the skills needed to articulate their concerns. Through the work you do with a child such as  simply helping them make contact with friends or family on the outside, to helping them with concerns they may have in relation todiscrimination, resettlement or safeguarding issues, you  may be the one person telling them that  they matter for the very first time.”

The position (Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site manager. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the YOI. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure.

This role includes lone working in this challenging secure environment. It is, therefore, critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy and is able to take proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the service support mechanisms.  This role requires the worker to be onsite for their contracted hours, working remotely only for occasional training or meetings. The advocacy team work on a rota system with set hours each week, which includes weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should also be aware, that due to the nature of working within secure estate, the vetting and induction process can take several months to complete.

When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Additional Information, Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described, including advocacy and safeguarding.  

This is a part-time vacancy with 18.5 hours available per week.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Barnardo's is seeking an empathetic and child led individual who can work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment using their strong organisational, communication and time management skills to support children in the secure estate.

This part-time position (Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is based within HMYOI Werrington, which accommodates children aged between 15-18 years, who are in custody, either sentenced or on remand.  Barnardo's refers to Young Offender Institutions (YOI) and Secure Training Centres (STC) as the ‘Secure Estate'.

Barnardo's is commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide an Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy (ICRAS) Service to children accommodated in a secure setting. The service is known to children as Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice, and currently works within  four Young Offender Institutes,  one Secure Training Centre.  The ICRAS service is child led and independent of the secure estate; our service is delivered within HMYOI Werrington to ensure children can freely access support for a range of issues linked to their needs, rights & experiences of custody, resettlement, and safeguarding.  As such this is a child-facing service, and at times involves lone working in the establishments, so we are seeking someone who can see the child, not the offence.

We hold ‘voice' at the heart of all we do, therefore we feel the role is best described by someone who is currently working in this sector: “The role is a Children's Rights and Advocacy role, which means it is our job to empower the children we work with and help them to understand that what they think, what they feel and what they want, really matters. We can speak on behalf of children to ensure their voice is heard and we also have the opportunity to help them to find the tools and confidence to raise their voices for themselves.  Advocacy and Children's Rights support is particularly crucial in the secure estate because children are away from home, family and natural advocates, and also because children in secure estate are some of the most vulnerable children in society; they have often faced considerable adversity, disadvantage and discrimination prior to arriving into custody and they might not, therefore, be equipped with the skills needed to articulate their concerns. Through the work you do with a child such as  simply helping them make contact with friends or family on the outside, to helping them with concerns they may have in relation todiscrimination, resettlement or safeguarding issues, you  may be the one person telling them that  they matter for the very first time.”

The position (Independant Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site manager. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the establishment. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure.

This role includes lone working in this challenging secure environment. It is, therefore, critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy and is able to take proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the service support mechanisms.  This role requires the worker to be onsite for their contracted hours, working remotely only for occasional training or meetings. The advocacy team work on a rota system with set hours each week, which includes weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should also be aware, that due to the nature of working within the secure estate, the vetting and induction process can take several months to complete.

When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Additional Information, Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described, including advocacy and safeguarding.  

This is a part-time vacancy with 18.5 hours available per week.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We are looking for a strategically minded and highly committed individual to lead our System Navigation Services.  This person will be responsible for developing exceptional services to help people seeking sanctuary navigate the systems they are forced to exist in and delivering these in solidarity with those seeking sanctuary.These System Navigation Services - The Sanctuary, The Drop-In, The Sheffield Project for Refugee Integration and Growth (SPRING), and our Volunteering Team - are exciting, joyful, and powerful city-wide services that are developed alongside the community of people seeking sanctuary.  They are both impressive in their current form and have so much potential for the right candidate to build and develop them further. 

Alongside this work, we also expect a successful candidate will also have a deep understanding of systemic change, understand our unique role in that work, and understand how their role contributes to systemic change. 

Ultimately, this is a position of leadership within a highly trusted and impactful organisation at the forefront of the movement for the rights of people seeking sanctuary.  We are truly excited about bringing on someone to join us on the journey we are all on together – towards a city that is safe and welcoming for those seeking sanctuary.  In a time when that vision seems to be receding from us, we believe this work is more important than ever.

About Us

The West Sussex Parent Carer Forum (WSPCF) is an independent organisation for the parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We support parent carers by providing information, signposting, and training that equips them in their lifelong caring role and empowers them to participate in shaping services for their children and young people.

About the job

This is a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate person who is committed to collaborating with education, health and care partners, to strengthen co production and drive service and system change in West Sussex. You will be an excellent, persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at partnership working. You will be confident in strategic leadership, skilled at amplifying parent carer voice and knowledgeable and organised in managing a wide brief which includes overseeing delivery. You will lead a dedicated team motivated by improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and be supported by Amaze who host and provide back-office support to WSPCF. This is a part time, flexible, hybrid role where lived experience really matters.

Our benefits

Some of the benefits of working for WSPCF, hosted by Amaze • Hybrid working out of WSPCF’s Pulborough office, with some homeworking • + 5% pension, pro-rata 26 days a year, + extra 3 days at Christmas + Public Holidays • Flexible, family and carer-friendly working • Support for staff health and wellbeing including an employee assistance programme • Commitment to learning and development • Access to charity worker discounts scheme • See full benefits policy

Skills and experience required

• Parent carer of a child or young person aged 0-25 years old, living in West Sussex with a special educational need or disability (SEND) • Strong understanding of the SEND landscape, including the needs and experiences of parent carers and children/young people with SEND • Experience of overseeing delivery of multiple projects or workstreams • Experience using monitoring, evaluation and feedback to shape priorities, demonstrate outcomes and assess impact • Experience in strategic leadership • Experience of partnership working with senior leaders across local authorities, health, education, VCSE sectors • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong organisational skills • Confidence in IT and financial oversight • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to empowering parent carers • Ability to lead staff and volunteers, including providing supervision and support • Creative, innovative and reflective approach to problem solving

To support your application, please visit the Amaze website and read: West Sussex Parent Carer Forum Strategic Lead Job Description, Staff benefits policy, Terms and conditions. Please visit the West Sussex Parent Carer Forum website to read more about them.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May 2026 and the provisional dates for interviews is w/c 18th May 2026. You are warmly encouraged to contact us for an information discussion about the role.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in mental health services? Do you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Crisis Café Team Coordinator to join our dynamic Journey Recovery Hub, a vital out-of-hours service supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises in Richmond and Kingston.

The Role

As the Crisis Café Team Coordinator, you will work in partnership with a second Crisis Cafe Team Coordinator to:

 •  Lead and coordinate the daily operations of two Crisis Café sites.

 •  Support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment.

 •  Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that empowers individuals to manage their mental health and avoid crises.

 •  Build strong partnerships with local services, promoting the Café and its impact.

 •  Drive service excellence, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with best practices.

This role combines casework with operational management, offering an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who excels in leadership, organisation and communication, with the ability to manage high-intensity environments and complex situations.

Essential Skills and Experience:

 •  Proven ability to support individuals in crisis, helping them develop self-management strategies.

 •  Experience managing small teams and volunteers.

 •  Strong understanding of mental health services and the recovery approach.

 •  Excellent communication and administrative skills. 

Desirable Skills:

 •  Mental Health First Aid or Suicide Prevention training.

 •  Knowledge of national suicide prevention strategies.

 What We Offer

· A supportive and collaborative work environment.

· Opportunities for professional development, including training and supervision.

· The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises.

· Flexible working

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]

· Contributory pension

· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions

· Paid time off for medical appointments

· Staff away days and socials

Shifts include evenings and weekends across two locations:

 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB

 Alfriston Centre, 3 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Kingston, KT5 8RB

Apply Now

If you are ready to lead with compassion, resilience, and strategic insight, apply today to become part of our dedicated team!

We are actively interviewing for this role. 

The successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Richmond Borough Mind is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Let’s build a stronger, healthier community together.

Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on support while we recruit a permanent post holder. This is a key role within the not-for-profit organisation, ensuring continuity across the HR function while also leading on several priority improvement areas.
A significant focus of the role will be reviewing and strengthening recruitment processes and updating HR policies, alongside delivering a high-quality, pragmatic HR service to managers and employees.
Overview of the Role

• Review and assess current recruitment processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience
• Update, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant, clear, and fit for purpose
• Act as a trusted HR lead, providing operational advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle
• Manage and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activity, from role scoping through to onboarding
• Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation and best practice
• Maintain accurate HR records and contribute to basic HR reporting and insights
• Support and stabilise the HR function, ensuring a smooth handover to the incoming permanent HR Manager

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and operational HR best practice
• Confident reviewing and improving processes, policies, and ways of working
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders at all levels
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience desirable

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on support while we recruit a permanent post holder. This is a key role within the not-for-profit organisation, ensuring continuity across the HR function while also leading on several priority improvement areas.

A significant focus of the role will be reviewing and strengthening recruitment processes and updating HR policies, alongside delivering a high-quality, pragmatic HR service to managers and employees.

Overview of the Role

• Review and assess current recruitment processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience
• Update, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant, clear, and fit for purpose
• Act as a trusted HR lead, providing operational advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle
• Manage and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activity, from role scoping through to onboarding
• Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation and best practice
• Maintain accurate HR records and contribute to basic HR reporting and insights
• Support and stabilise the HR function, ensuring a smooth handover to the incoming permanent HR Manager

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and operational HR best practice
• Confident reviewing and improving processes, policies, and ways of working
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders at all levels
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience desirable

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

ABOUT THE ROLE

NOTE: The title has been changed to Education Project Manager.
This is very much a Project Manager role who would have also experience with events in Education.

Our UK education programme sits at the heart of BPNA’s charitable mission and is a significant source of income - delivering to over 1000 short-course attendees and over 700 conference delegates annually across virtual and face-to-face formats. We also run a distance learning programme and a support new course development, with faculty across the UK.

This is a senior, varied and highly rewarding role. The post-holder works closely with the Director of Education, Executive Director, education committees, and a wide network of faculty and external partners.

As a respected and growing organisation, BPNA is looking for a highly motivated individual who can use their dedication, attention to detail and reliability to help us develop further.
We are seeking to appoint a UK Education Manager to join our small team which is based across our Bolton and London offices. This is a full-time, permanent post based in Bolton, working 37.5 hours a week (7.5 hours per day x 5 days per week).

JOB PURPOSE

The UK Education Manager provides operational leadership and supports strategic direction for BPNA’s UK education portfolio. The role is accountable for the short-course programme (about 36 courses per year), the annual conference, distance learning support, Instructor Training Day, new course development and faculty development. The post oversees budget responsibility for UK Education and Conference income, which together represent a substantial proportion of BPNA’s annual turnover.

This role is based at the Bolton office, where you will lead two of the BPNA Education team while working and liaising with the Education Content Co-Ordinator, based in the London office

The post-holder is an active member of the BPNA Secretariat Management Team, and serves as Secretary to the Education, Quality & Standards Committee and related steering groups. The role requires leadership, sound judgement and a hands-on, highly organised approach to complex programme delivery.

ABOUT YOU

This role would suit an organised, efficient and practical person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good deal of common sense.  You will also have diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships.  You will need to be flexible, have an ability to problem-solve on-site and online, organise highly educated people whilst remaining calm and maintaining a sense of humour.

We are looking for someone to join our team who will contribute to maintaining and developing our customer focused ethos.

While this role is primarily based in Bolton, there will be some UK travel with overnight stays to support in-person courses. We offer time off in lieu or overtime paid for additional hours worked.  

WHY COME AND WORK FOR US?

At BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a small organisation with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact. You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of BPNA, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.

We offer 25 days’ annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus an additional day leave for birthday, rising to 30 days after 10 years of service and access to the Nest Pension scheme, with 7% employer contribution.

LOCATION

While this role is based in Bolton, BPNA offers hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance time between working from our office and from home.

With your line manager and the team you oversee, you will agree how much time you will be required to work in the office and how frequently, to achieve productivity and service levels. This could vary week to week. You should anticipate spending an increased amount of time in the office during your probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) through CharityJob. Your covering letter should detail how your skills and experience meet the person specification. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 4 May 2026

Interviews aimed for: 11 or 12 May 2026 (please keep available). Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date in person in your application.
Aimed start date of this role will be as soon as possible.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, see the attachment below

Community Employment Consultant

We are seeking a Community Employment Consultant to support people with convictions into employment by working with prisons, employers and community partners.

Position: Community Employment Consultant

Location: Midlands, Hybrid – travel around the area is required so a full driving license and access to a car is essential

Salary: £30 - £35k per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: Thursday 7th May

About the organisation:

This is an Employment Consultancy role with a difference; you will be working for a unique, award-winning organisation that helps people that have served a prison sentence to re-enter the workplace by:

• Training serving prisoners as Peer Recruiters, who then provide a Candidate pipeline and work closely alongside the Community Team.
• Take employers into prison to interview Candidates. Some job offers are made there and then.
• Provide caseworker support to Candidates in the community with the primary aim of removing their barriers to work and supporting them into meaningful, sustainable employment.

About the role:

As a Community Employment Consultant, you will support the senior team and work alongside the prison peer-led team, helping Peer Recruiters in custody to identify and support Candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build strong relationships with the relevant prison staff. (The prison you cover may well be in the East Midlands)
• Support the Head of West Midlands programme to engage employers and plan monthly interview days.
• Develop relationships with local and national employers and to promote the service and create employment opportunities for participants.
• Work with the team to develop and implement a strategy to identify and target local and national employers.
• Build relationships with local Probation offices and staff, DWP and Local Authority initiatives and Police & Crime Commissioner/Violence Reduction Unit and other relevant statutory and voluntary sector organisations.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records to monitor the effectiveness of the programme using our in-house portal (CRM system). Provide effective case management for participants, ensuring tailored and consistent support.

About you:

To be successful in the role of, you will need the following skills and experience:

• A full driving license and access to a car on (at least) a weekly basis.
• Be able and willing to work in Prisons and Youth Offender Institutions, this includes a vetting process which you will need to pass in order to be successful in the role.
• An empathetic and understanding approach when working with Candidates.
• A good understanding of the barriers faced by people with convictions in accessing employment.
• An interest in employment, the local labour market and Industry trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, including the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong administration skills with IT (MS Office) and well organised.
• You will have strong writing skills and will be able to write good CV’s and Disclosure Letters.

Although not essential, experience of Recruitment or Case Management would be desirable.

In return:

As well as a great job with competitive pay and benefits, you will have the opportunity to be part of something that has potential to become ground-breaking.

The team comes from a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds. As well as employing serving prisoners within the team as Peer Recruiters, we also work with Community Consultants who have served a sentence. Where possible, the charity are keen to prioritise those with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Recruitment Process:

Step one: If you are interested in the role, please send over a basic CV & one page cover letter. In the letter, please include details of why you think you are a fit for the role. You should also include details of why you are interested in working with the prison population.

Step two: An informal Q&A before putting more time into applying for the role. This will be an online, 15 minute meeting with one of the team.

Step Three: Formal interview. This is possible online or in person. You will be set a short task prior to the interview.

Step Four: As a final part of the process, you’ll be invited into the office for coffee with the team in Birmingham.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Employment Advisor, Employment Consultant, Employability Advisor, Resettlement Worker, Case Worker, Job Coach, Recruitment Consultant, Prison Resettlement Advisor, Community Support Worker, Work and Skills Advisor.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Your new company
A public sector organisation, in a pivotal phase, is seeking to strengthen its internal audit function. The business places a strong emphasis on governance, risk management and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative and professional culture with exposure across multiple operational areas. This role is a 2-year fixed-term contract.

Your new role
As an Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality audits across a range of operational and compliance areas. You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify risks and inefficiencies, and provide clear, practical recommendations to senior stakeholders.
The role offers broad exposure across the organisation, involvement in assurance frameworks, support on major projects, and the opportunity to contribute to group-wide audit initiatives. This position suits a proactive, analytical professional with a passion for adding value and improving processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or IIA)
• Degree-level education, ideally in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• Experience planning and delivering internal audits in line with professional standards
• Strong technical understanding of internal audit methodologies and risk-based auditing
• Ability to assess and evaluate risks and controls within an operational or commercial environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence presenting findings to senior stakeholders
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• Salary c.£50,000
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in London office
• Flexible working options available
• Competitive pension scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV in Word.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Finance Business Partner (Qualified Accountant)
9-Month Contract, Maternity Cover

A faith-based charity is seeking a qualified accountant to join as Finance Business Partner for a 9-month maternity cover. This role sits within the organisation's programme development unit and plays a key part in supporting teams that secure and manage institutional income, including large and complex government-funded contracts.

About the role
You will act as a strategic partner to non-finance colleagues and provide high-quality financial insight across programme development activities. The role combines analytical rigour with close collaboration across the organisation, ensuring strong financial planning, compliant management of restricted funds and effective support on major bids.

Key responsibilities include:
* Leading budgeting and forecasting for programme development teams and ensuring accurate financial planning.
* Providing financial support during the development and review of bids for institutional and government funding.
* Monitoring financial performance, analysing variances and presenting clear insights to senior stakeholders.
* Supporting budget holders to strengthen financial capability and ensure compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.
* Contributing to financial modelling for new programme concepts and funding opportunities.
* Ensuring robust financial management of restricted institutional income and large government contracts.

About you
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Charity sector experience desirable.
* Restricted funding experience.
* Confident communicator with proven business partnering experience.
* Skilled in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
* Comfortable working collaboratively across a diverse and fast-paced charity environment.

Salary and benefits
* Circa £60,000 per annum
* 10 percent employer pension contribution (non-contributory)
* 25 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays and Christmas leave

Location and working pattern
* Hybrid model with the majority of work completed remotely (2 days per month in the office)
* In office requirement of just two days per month

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to contribute to impactful international development work during a key maternity cover period.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Copywriter

Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)

Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington

Salary: £41,783 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £46,666 per year for London (including London allowance)

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Communications and Content Lead, the Copywriter will inspire audiences to give, act and pray with Christian Aid, so everyone can live a full life, free from poverty and injustice.

The post-holder will generate compelling creative copy and make impactful decisions around writing, editing, proofing and reviewing copy to the highest quality standard and supporting freelancers and agencies to do the same. Their output uses their creativity, expertise and passion for copy to create and oversee exemplary content for both print and digital media.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Copywriter include:

• Provide copy leadership within the Communications Division and ensures high quality copy aligns with Christian Aid’s tone of voice and brand.
• Review written content to ensure it supports fundraising and advocacy goals to the highest standard.
• Undertake a range of ad-hoc and planned copy-based and creative services or projects delivered to internal clients including creative consultations, pre-brief scoping sessions, and sanctioning exemptions to specific brand messaging.
• Manage freelance copywriters on the roster, ensuring they are trained and advised on how to apply the brand tone of voice and messaging through various types of content, in addition agencies are given feedback and direction to maximise our impact.
• Collaborate with teams across Christian Aid, enabling colleagues to write and edit content through advice, training and inductions.

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Highly developed copywriting, editing, proofing and creative concepting skills. An authoritative and inspiring writer, able to create stand-out copy and adapt writing style to meet audience needs.
• Significant experience in a relevant field e.g. Creative Writing, Marketing, Communications, or Content Creation.
• Significant experience of developing, managing, and applying brand guidelines.
• Significant experience of championing a brand and brand values to colleagues, freelancers and agencies.
• Highly developed time, creative and project management skills.
• Developed ability to work autonomously in a creative, fast-paced environment, across a wide range of print and digital projects including, direct mailings, awareness campaigns, magazines and social media assets.
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Confident in pitching to and influencing internal clients.
• Significant experience of collaborative creative work, particularly with colleagues and freelancers.
• Highly developed ability to interrogate briefs and suggest creative solutions, adapting written style to need.
• Highly developed eye for detail with ability to spot errors, unethical nuances and potential legal issues.
• Understanding of the latest trends in copywriting, including knowledge of writing for the web.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the charity/not-for-profit sector.
• Understanding of communications and ethics within international development.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

EVENTS MANAGER (Foodbank)

OASIS HUB WATERLOO

Hours: Up to 32 hours per week (0.8FTE)

Contract: 1-year fixed term (with view to extend)

Salary: £26,980 per annum (including London Weighting) £33,725 for 1FTE

 We are looking for a person with:

· Great character, chemistry and competency.

· Recent and proven experience managing events that have raised significant funds.

· Progressive and successful experience and approaches in fundraising.

· First class team spirit and cohesion.

Is this you? Great – read on.

Oasis Hub Waterloo co-develops and co-delivers a wide range of integrated community services including a community centre, primary and secondary Academies, adult and further education opportunities, early years support, a Foodbank, advice services, a community farm, and well developed and diverse programmes for young people.

Purpose of job

This role will lead on Events management for Oasis Hub Waterloo with a focus on securing funds for Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank (which is part of Oasis Hub Waterloo) and our associated services.

To apply please email your CV (max of two pages) and a Supporting Statement.

Your Supporting Statement (max of two A4 pages) must share specific and relevant examples demonstrating how your qualities and experience will enable us to increase our income generation through events.

Inspire and impress us!

Return your CV and Supporting Statement by 5pm on Sunday 10th May 2026

Face to face Interviews will take place in Waterloo on the 14th May 2026.

If you want an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Stu (Head of Youth Services and Fundraising at Oasis Waterloo). Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for further details. 

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies

· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1136965

This is a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our digital learning and natural history publishing at our national environmental education charity.

You will oversee a talented team and collaborate with authors, designers, and creators in the natural history community to deliver innovative training and resources that set the standard for environmental learning.

• Permanent full-time contract
• Starting salary circa £36,973 per annum + excellent benefits
• Flexible base location with remote / home working welcomed
• Make a visible, lasting contribution to environmental education across the UK

Love where you work!

At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Your team will be responsible for creating high-quality training courses, publications, and resources that inspire learners of all ages. You’ll work together to extend our charity’s impact across the UK.

We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you in your role.

What you’ll be doing

In this key leadership role, you will guide the Digital Learning & Publishing unit, ensuring our courses and publications are impactful, financially sustainable and aligned with our charitable mission. Your work will include:

• Overseeing the production and management of biodiversity training courses and natural history publications
• Leading a team to deliver both in person and digital learning experiences
• Managing budgets, business planning, and the operational performance of the unit
• Working with Marketing to grow ecommerce revenue and promote the portfolio
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, authors, tutors, designers, and the wider natural history community
• Identifying new opportunities, markets, and partnerships to expand our reach
• Leading editorial workflows, rights management, licensing, and version control
• Commissioning new titles and resources that support environmental understanding
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and copyright requirements

Where you’ll be based

The base location for this position is negotiable, with remote working / home working welcomed. If you prefer working in an office environment, you can work from one of our Field Studies Centres across the UK. Hybrid working options can also be considered.

This role includes travel to Field Studies Council locations and other venues throughout the UK and will involve some overnight stays.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• An experienced senior manager with a strategic mindset
• Skilled at leading teams, freelancers, and creative contributors
• Confident working with authors, artists, designers, and content creators
• Experienced in delivering training materials at regional or national scale
• Commercially aware, with strong budget management experience
• A clear and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organised, detail focused, and able to deliver at pace
• Comfortable using digital tools, databases, and online learning platforms
• Motivated by our mission and values

If you are looking for a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference to environmental learning, we would be delighted to receive your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
• Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary 
• Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions and financial & legal support
• 24-hour Counselling Helpline Service
• Cycle to work and EV schemes
• Discounts and cashback opportunities 
• Flexible working options where roles permit
• Quality learning and development opportunities

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 27th April 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council online in the week commencing 11th May 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks / PVG Scheme check with Disclosure Scotland.