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This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent communicator with experience in collaboration and partnership working who is keen to make good quality income maximisation advice and support accessible to families across Scotland.
As Development Officer (Income Maximisation in Schools) you will play a lead role in looking at the actions needed at different levels to sustainably embed advice in schools across Scotland. You’ll be involving and engaging schools, advice services and other partners to develop practical recommendations which can be used to improve provision nationally. You will also be helping to develop resources and professional learning to increase awareness and confidence in schools around financial entitlements and pathways to income maximisation support.
You will be based within the Cost of the School Day team at CPAG in Scotland and will work closely with Welfare Rights, Digital and Policy colleagues.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply, download the Development Officer (Income Maximisation in Schools) job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at.
Closing date for applications: 11.59pm 16 August 2026
Interviews will be held at our Glasgow office in person on: 25 August 2026
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
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Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an organised and proactive Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer to join our People & Programmes directorate. You will deliver and coordinate Super 1s VI community hubs in targeted areas, ensuring sessions are inclusive and accessible for young people aged 8–25 with a visual impairment, and support the delivery of a year-round programme that promotes positive social outcomes, helping young people build confidence, skills and connections through cricket.
The Role
The Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer will give more young people with a visual impairment the chance to play cricket regularly by growing and delivering the Super 1s programme in targeted areas, attracting new participants, and supporting coaches to build their skills and confidence.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people-focused individual with a passion for disability sport. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence, and a positive, can-do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
- Effective communication skills, with reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills
- The ability to collaborate and build partnerships
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- The ability to work independently and use initiative
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
- A proactive, positive approach.
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year – Dates vary annually
- Pension contribution of 6%
- Group Income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
- Critical illness Cover
- Group Life assurance (death in service)
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Two volunteering days
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible Working
- Wellbeing plan
Application Instructions
As part of your application, please submit:
- Your CV, and
- A written response (maximum 500 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have developed sporting provision for young people. Briefly outline the challenge, action you took and the impact your work had on outcomes. Please focus on your individual contribution rather than a team activity and use an example from working with disabled or disadvantaged young people where appropriate.”
The written response needs to be uploaded where it asks for a covernote to be uploaded.
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Key Dates
- Applications open: Tuesday 11 August
- Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 30 August
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
- First-stage interviews (online): Monday 7 September 2026
- Second-stage interviews (in person): Tuesday 15 September 2026
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place online and will last 45 minutes in total. The session will include:
- A 30-minute task/activity
- A 15-minute debrief with the hiring managers
Second Stage (In Person)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to an in-person interview, comprising:
- 45 minutes of competency-based questions
- 15 minutes for further conversation about the role
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
The written response must be uploaded in the section of the application form where it asks for a cover note.
Please note that we will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover letter/cover note in place of the required written response.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
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- Title: Delivery Manager (South)
- Location: Remote with regular travel (This is a home-based role with regular regional travel. Candidates based in London or South Wales are particularly encouraged to apply, as these areas currently have the highest concentration of GFS groups and delivery activity.)
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: £42,500 per annum
- Holidays: 25 days per annum and bank holidays
- Reporting to: Head of Delivery
- Responsible for: Group Coordinators, School and Group Coordinators and Lead Group Volunteers
- Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026
About GFS
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and
young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young
women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships,
gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.
We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional
wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a
single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
About the job
As Head of Delivery (South) at GFS, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of
programmes, supporting impact measurement, and helping to promote GFS locally and
regionally.
Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.
How to apply?
To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following:
- An anonymised CV (please remove your name, contact details, and any other personal identifying information).
- An anonymised Application Form (please remove your name and any other personal identifying information).
- Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
- When submitting your application, please include your full name, contact details and location in the body of your email, rather than within the anonymised documents.
- Please send these documents to our recruitment team - email found in the JDPS doc.
- Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026.
If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.