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PCS is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our Member Response team as Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth and success of the union by leading a dynamic team handling queries and calls. This post is based in PCS Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in our union.
Salary and Location
- Band 3, Regional Spine points 37-33
- Starting salary: £39,403 p.a. rising to £43,715 p.a. in annual increments
- PCS Birmingham
Successful candidates for the post of Member Response Team Leader will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience leading teams or supervising staff
- Working in a customer-focused organisation or service
- A strong understanding of GDPR
- Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce
The main duties of the Member Response Team Leader role include:
- Managing a team of Member Response Team Administrators
- Day-to-day operations of the team
- Ensuring workflows are managed efficiently and service level agreements are consistently met
With an ability to foster a positive and collaborative working environment both remotely and in person, the Member Response Team Leader will be expected to provide clear direction, conduct appraisals, and support the professional development of their team. Strong leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to motivate and engage staff are essential.
The role of Member Response Team Leader offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Leader will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 20 November 2025
Interviews will be held in person: Thursday 4 December 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER
Ref: 1125
Grade: Band 3, Region
Salary:
Regional Spine points 37-33
Regional Starting salary £39,403 p.a. rising to £43,715 p.a.
Location: PCS Birmingham
Purpose of the job:
To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success through managing, co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Member Response Team, in line with PCS policy and our ethos as an organising union.
Responsible to: Member Response Team Manager
Responsible for: Member Response Administrators
Contacts
External:
PCS Union Representatives, Members, Government Departments, Employees of other trade unions, Suppliers, TUC, Employers, legal and other professional advisors, other external contacts
Internal:
PCS staff and officials, Bargaining Units, Membership and Balloting, and other internal departments
Main duties and responsibilities
1. People Management
- Day-to-day management of staff and workflow
- Manage work allocation, future planning and support for team/line manager
- Through the appraisal system, identify training and development needs, train or organise training for staff
- Undertake induction programmes, 1 to 1s and appraisals with staff as appropriate
- Apply the staff conduct policies e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies as and when required
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Proactively promote diversity including equality in line with the wider PCS approach
- Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of the administrative team
- Ensure health, safety and welfare of team members
2. Systems Management
- Develop and make best use of relevant systems e.g. office, IT, finance, etc.
- Attend relevant training and ensure staff are appropriately trained on system changes and developments
- Regularly reviewing existing systems, and ensure consistency and organisational best practice is followed
- Equality-proof and check that the design and operation of any new systems are in line with wider PCS policy, e.g. health and safety, and IT security policies, and make recommendations to senior officers as appropriate where new systems are designed that could be applicable to the wider union
- Implement an ongoing development and monitoring process for systems including managing resources, gathering, monitoring, collating and reconciling information, checking allocations, preparing reports, highlighting budget over and under spends
- Set up statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information i.e. membership reports, personal cases management system, equality statistics
- Organise and allocate work, deal with queries and correspondence, research information, produce briefs, documents and responses
- Ensure the membership system e.g. Salesforce is used to maintain up-to-date data
- Contract management work including scoping suppliers, drawing up tendering documents and recommendations, provide reports to bodies and committees
3. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance to team members
4. Office Coordination / Project Management
- Plan ahead and prioritise the teams work
- Share best practice with colleagues across the organisation
- Manage the physical work environment e.g. undertake risk assessments, coordinate office resources, review office layout in line with facilities systems, work with department head / SNO to deploy non-staff resources (e.g. office furniture and equipment) in the most effective manner
- Prepare for, attend and record meetings and events and take follow up action
- Liaise with senior officials both within PCS and external organisations e.g. trade unions, government departments and agencies
- Handle projects as directed by the line manager
- Deal with complex queries, issues, arising from staff or via correspondence from members
- Draft complex correspondence, briefs, reports as appropriate
5. Meeting, Conference, Election, Ballot, Events Arrangements
- Organise, co-ordinate and supervise arrangements for meetings, elections, conferences, seminars and other external and internal events
- Develop appropriate systems and support for events, conferences, elections, meetings, ballots, etc. e.g. ensuring computer and internet services are available, determine schedule for printing materials, and encourage participation
- Agree and manage timetables, processes and procedures
- Attend and contribute to events as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with rules and legal requirements, including equality issues, seeking guidance where appropriate
6. Union Organising and Campaigning (where appropriate)
- Co-ordinate and assist in the delivery of union organising activity at PCS members workplaces in support of and alongside the relevant PCS Officers
- Prepare, plan, and co-ordinate team(s) support for scheduled union organising and campaigning activity
- Maintain direct contact with PCS members within their workplace(s)/branches as required
- Co-ordinate and delegate union organising and campaigning support work/activity to direct staff team as required
7. General
- At all times implement and promote the PCS's Equal Opportunities Policy adhering to the PCS Values
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and which are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and location subject to personal circumstances, and advanced notice
Person Specification: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER
Ref: 1125
Date: November 2025
Location: PCS Birmingham
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
EXPERIENCE
- Working in a customer-focused organisation or service
- People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
- Efficient set up and management of office systems, procedures and databases
- Draft and deal with complex correspondence and issues
- Events management, organisation and co-ordination
- Attend meetings, produce accurate records/notes of actions, follow up as appropriate
TRAINING (including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- Impact and use of digital and IT applications, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce
- Knowledge and understanding of trade unions and work of the public sector
- Project management/project activity
- Understanding of the application of GDPR
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Ability to identify, research, analyse and present evidence, including statistics
- Ability to manage team to ensure efficient running of the work of the department/unit
- Ability to identify and set priorities
- Deal with confidential and sensitive information
- Operational decision making (within defined parameters)
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Looking to work as a dedicated Grants Officer, in a small dynamic team? This exciting opportunity plays a key role in supporting environmental and community initiatives across the country.
Grants Officer at Veolia Environmental Trust
Salary: £26,200 plus pension and benefits
Location: Hybrid - Cannock office (minimum 2 days per week) with home working flexibility
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
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Access to our company pension scheme
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Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
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Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
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24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
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One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
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Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
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Modern office facilities with electric car charging, free gym, and subsidised canteen
What you'll be doing:
Join our mission to support community and environmental projects that make a real difference. The Veolia Environmental Trust is an independent grant-making charity that distributes Landfill Communities Fund monies across England.
As a dedicated Grants Officer, you'll join our small, dynamic team in an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting environmental initiatives across the country while developing your career in the grants and charitable sector.
Reporting to the Head of Grants, you'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders including applicants, beneficiaries, regulators, and sector peers.
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Manage the full grants lifecycle of projects from application to completion, including compliance monitoring and occasional site visits
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Manage grant claims, including checking evidence of expenditure and project budgets
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Deliver excellent customer service through professional handling of enquiries
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Build positive relationships with applicants, providing guidance and support throughout the application and live grants processes
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Process and evaluate funding applications, ensuring fair and thorough assessment against our criteria
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Assist with Board meeting arrangements, minute taking and other administrative duties
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Support Trustee meetings and contribute to strategic discussions about our funding priorities
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Help develop communications materials and guidance to support potential applicants
What we're looking for:
Essential:
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A values-driven and ethical approach to work, with a strong commitment to improving the environment and community wellbeing
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Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to quickly understand complex information
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
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A positive, proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of our close-knit team
Desirable:
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Experience of assessing financial information (e.g. invoices, quotes, tenders etc)
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Experience in grant making or the charitable sector
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Digital skills, including familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT
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Current driving licence
While relevant experience is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates at all career stages and with different life experiences as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
To apply, please follow the recruiter link sending your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you're passionate about environmental grant making and how your skills align with this role.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Vacancy Reference: BfN2026/45
Job Title: Finance Officer
Salary: £15.73 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP Start
Hours of Work: 28 per week
Working Pattern: Can be flexible, Must work Monday and Thursday
Work Location: Remote
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Closing Date: Shortlisting will take place as applications are submitted with official closing date being 11/11/2025.
Proposed Interview Date: 12/11/2025 and 14/11/2025
Job Information: We are seeking a detail oriented and dedicated bookkeeper to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bookkeeping, excellent organisational skills and a passion for making a difference in the community. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and preparing financial reports. If you are looking to apply your financial expertise in a meaningful way , we invite you to join us in making a positive impact
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job title: Admissions Officer
Reports to: Head of Language Programme
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), part-time considered. Open to flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Programme Admissions Officer will be responsible for processing client applications, including conducting initial calls, checking eligibility and signposting where applicable. They would then flag new applicants with the relevant team/programme. This role is the gateway to accessing our services and plays a critical role in providing a positive and seamless client experience. As we enter a new and exciting stage of strategic development, this role has the potential to grow and develop in line with our evolving service model.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accesible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
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As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect, and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November at 11:30pm. Please note, interviews will be held online on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supportd organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and / or are from a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support with your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert but you can find contact details in the recruitment pack).
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Finance Officer
Reports to: Head of Finance
Location: Birmingham or Manchester
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), open to flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
As the Finance Officer, you will be required to ensure that our income and expenditure records are accurate, complete, free from error and comply with both the relevant accounting standards as well as donor restrictions. This role will play a key part in ensuring that the recording of financial information is compliant and auditable, in both the finance system and CRM.
You will also work alongside the Head of Finance to support the wider organisation in its financial understanding and management. This support will focus on both the fundraising team to empower them to raise as many funds as possible, especially unrestricted funds, and the services team to ensure their financial processes are robust and efficient. You will also be expected to contribute to and uphold our outstanding culture by living and demonstrating our values of being mission-led, welcoming, entrepreneurial and collaborative.
Key responsibilities
Finance responsibilities
- Record all income and expenditure general ledger transactions in the finance system, ensuring correct coding and full supporting documentation is stored in either the finance system or in the CRM.
- Have ownership of both the sales ledger and purchase ledger, ensuring all entries are recorded accurately with the correct VAT treatment while adhering to the relevant controls.
- Ensure all staff and client expenses are captured and recorded accurately, adhere to the relevant expense policy and are paid in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post payment runs alongside the Head of Finance
- Support the Financial Accountant in the monthly bank reconciliation
- Participate in month end processes to ensure the I&E figure is accurate within the pre-determined deadline, including posting prepayments, deferrals and accruals where relevant and other accounting adjustments as needed such as grossing up of platform fees.
- Ensure all finance documentation is complete and auditable including restricted fund evidence, and ensure the relevant GAUs are tracked on salesforce.
- Capture all restricted fund income and expenditure is the finance system on a monthly basis (staff and non-staff) alongside the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance
- Understand clawback risk on grants
- Ensure Breaking Barriers is claiming gift aid where applicable and optimising opportunities to reclaim input VAT in our business/non-business VAT return
- Reconciling to third party platforms on a monthly basis including fundraising platforms and Equals
- Work with the Head of Finance to upskill the fundraising and service teams to ensure they understand necessary financial processes
- Undertake income and expenditure control activities e.g. checking for grant rejection letters and verifying changes to supplier details.
- Be the finance team’s superuser for the CRM
- Support in year-end audit and the creation of relevant notes
- Support with ad hoc projects such as the implementation of a new finance system and policy and procedure updates
Technology
- Support the Financial Accountant, Finance Director and outsourced technology provider as needed for ongoing technology support and occasional projects.
Office and facilities management
- Support the financial team and any applicable offices as needed for ongoing office and facility management
Cross-cutting
- Ensure staff are effectively onboarded and our knowledge management processes ensure that required information on the finance and ops processes is accessible and understood
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack when you click 'Apply'.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November at 11:30pm.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and /or are from a refugee background. Please feel free to use information and resources found here, which may help in preparing your job application.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support with your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details. You can find contact details on the final page of this recruitment pack.
We are open to flexible working arrangements and alternative working patterns.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Nature-based Solutions Officer
Salary: £31,926 per annum
Contract: Full-time, six-month fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)
Location: Home-based (fully remote) with occasional UK travel required
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (option for four days per week)
Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
The 15 UK National Parks are among Britain’s most cherished landscapes — places that connect people with nature, inspire wellbeing, and play a vital role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.
Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in the search for a Nature-based Solutions Officer to join their growing team. They are a small, entrepreneurial organisation dedicated to growing the UK National Parks family’s impact, resources, and influence.
The Nature-based Solutions (NbS) team helps identify, develop, and deliver projects that restore nature and attract at-scale private investment through award-winning initiatives. This role will play a key part in growing the pipeline of nature-led projects across the UK’s National Parks, supporting project development and collaboration with a range of partners.
About the role
As NbS Officer, you will:
- Manage and monitor the NbS project pipeline, gathering and analysing data and reports.
- Build strong relationships with project teams across the 15 National Parks.
- Support the development of tools such as GIS mapping to enhance data management and insight.
- Assist with event planning, stakeholder meetings, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Contribute to research and horizon scanning for funding and investment opportunities.
About you
You will be a highly organised and collaborative individual with excellent communication and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a genuine passion for nature recovery. You may have experience working in land management, an environmental NGO, or a similar setting, and ideally some exposure to nature-based solutions or environmental projects.
You’ll thrive in a remote working environment, able to manage your time effectively, and will bring an enthusiasm for the mission of the National Parks. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for occasional travel across the UK.
Why join NPP?
You’ll be joining a small but ambitious and supportive team that’s helping shape the future of nature recovery and sustainable investment across the UK. The organisation offers:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 public holidays
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
As a specialist recruitment practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are here to support you throughout the process.
To apply, please submit your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage. Should your experience align with the role, we’ll provide the full job description and arrange an introductory conversation.
The Local Hub (Bloxwich West Ltd) is a not-for-profit organisation; our vision is to support and
empower residents. Local Hub will be the centre point for local people to come to when they need
advice and support. There will also be weekly activities, music concerts, monthly quizzes, etc. all part
of income generation to enable the hub to become sustainable.
The Community Officer plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of the community through Local
Hub. This position involves meeting & greeting customers, taking room bookings, minute taking,
collaborating with local organisations to promote community engagement, overseeing activities,
serving customers, outreach work and collating information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Safety and Assurance Officer
Location: Homebased, based in the Southern Area
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £32,000 gross per annum
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Are you a Safety Specialist looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Safety and Assurance Officer to join our team.
About the role
The Safety & Assurance Officer (SAO) is an employee of the MSSC and a member of the MSSC National Safety Assurance Team (NSAT). This is a home-based role, with a primary focus on the Southern area, predominantly the South-East. The SAO will report to the Head of Safety, Health, and Environment.
The SAO will work closely with other SAOs and will be functionally accountable to:
The Head of Inshore Boating for inshore boat assurance
The Staff Royal Marines Officer for weapons and ammunition safety and security assurance
The role requires regular travel within the area of responsibility and, on occasion within the UK. It will involve evening and some weekend work to fulfil the role’s responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications: Good general education and NEBOSH (or equivalent), with completion required during probation if not already held.
Safety & Environmental Management: Experience implementing safety and environmental management systems, conducting risk assessments, and working within formal assurance frameworks.
Incident Management: Experience managing, investigating, and reporting incidents.
Training & Support: Ability to deliver training, guidance, and support to non-specialist staff or volunteers on safety, health, environmental, and assurance matters.
Workload & Volunteer Management: Proven ability to manage a busy workload and effectively support and manage volunteers.
Responsibilities
Join the Marine Society & Sea Cadets as a Safety and Assurance Officer, ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, environment (SHE), and operational compliance across our units and facilities.
You’ll lead assurance inspections, maintain compliance with legislation and organisational regulations, and support the safe management of weapons, armouries, and inshore boating activities. Working closely with other members of the National Safety and Assurance Team (NSAT) and Area teams, you’ll oversee safety at events, camps, and competitions, conduct audits, and monitor incident reporting.
This role plays a vital part in upholding the safety and welfare of our cadets and volunteers through proactive assurance, training, and continuous improvement.
For further information, please download theIf you are interested in this role, please apply now!
Benefits
25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
Hybrid working for many roles
Volunteering Leave
Life assurance (4x salary)
Private medical insurance
Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
Cycle to work scheme
Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
About us
Literacy Pirates’ vision is for every child to have the literacy skills, confidence and perseverance to succeed at school and beyond. We provide free, after-school literacy support to children who are falling behind in class and who have fewer opportunities for additional support due to their personal circumstances than others. Founded in East London, Literacy Pirates’ programme now runs online and serves children anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Literacy Pirates is on an exciting journey of growth, rolling out our innovative learning programme to reach more children than ever before. An ambitious, fast-growing charity we have set ourselves a goal of reaching 3,000 children a year nationally, by 2030 compared with 650 this year.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a talented Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records and handle financial operations in the charity.
Core duties include processing all routing transactions encompassing supplier invoices, sales invoices, bank transactions, petty cash, credit cards and treasury management. You will also make payments, prepare our in-house payroll and submit pension returns.
You will work closely with our Finance Director to support the month end close while complying with and upholding the Charity’s policies and procedures.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, ideally have worked for a charity and be familiar with Xero. You will also have at least one of the following:
- A relevant qualification such as an accountancy or business degree
- Part or fully qualified with an accountancy body, such as the AAT
- Demonstrative qualification by experience.
Required skills
- Proven bookkeeping experience in a similar enviroment
- Solid understanding of financial operations in a SME environment
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Accurate data entry skills along with an eye for numbers
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Qualified to degree level, or partly or fully qualified with an accountancy body, or demonstrable QBE
Person specification
- Highly organised
- Dedicated to providing excellent service and building positive working relations
- Able to balance speed of work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently at times and use initiative
Responsibilities
Process all financial transactions in our finance IMS (Xero) accurately and promptly encompassing:
- Accounts payable
- Employee and volunteer expense claims
- Sales invoices, grants, donations and other income
- Bank transactions
- Petty cash
- Credit cards
- Download bank records into the IMS and reconcile all bank accounts
- Monitor savings and move funds between accounts ensuring that we comply with our investment policy
- Operate credit control on the sales ledger and issue payment receipts to customers and donors
- Make payments to creditors and settle expense claims
- Prepare payroll to draft status, pay staff and HMRC, report pension contributions
- Electronically store all required records in line with statutory requirements
- Update contacts and restricted fund profiles in the finance IMS
- Make Gift Aid claims
- Operate within the Charity’s financial procedures and prevailing accounting standards
Support the Finance Director with any of the following:
- Operating restricted funds
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Financial reporting (internal/external)
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Statutory reporting
- Supporting the annual audit process
- Any other reasonably requested duty
We develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children who are falling behind in class and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives.

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Job Title: Learner Engagement Officer
Location: Birmingham, B24 5HZ
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term contract ends 31.3.26.
Salary: £25146 per annum
About FareShare Midlands
FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more here or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot by going to our website.
The Role
As part of our mission, FareShare Midlands is delighted to be able to deliver our I-Can employability programme as part of Birmingham City Council’s PURE project. The PURE Project is funded by the government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme will provide a range of wellbeing, training and employment support to vulnerable residents of Birmingham in order to improve their lives and move them closer to the jobs market.
Main duties include
- Attend outreach events to promote the I-Can programme
- Respond to new referrals in a timely and professional manner
- Manage registration appointments
- Register new participants in line with contractual and audit purposes
- Carry out initial assessment interviews
- Establish suitable outputs and outcomes for participants based on individual needs
- Allocate participants to appropriate Employability Coach
- Arrange initial induction session with participant and Employability Coach
- Prepare participants starter files and training materials
- Input evaluation data onto spread sheet
- Interpret evaluation data and present in graphs and charts
- Undertake and coordinate, on a day to day basis, all aspects of finance and administration relating to the FareShare Midlands contract with PURE – BCC for funding
- Provide consistently high-quality administrative paperwork relating to the delivery of the PURE project including core documentation of the participants journey
- Ensure that all participants files are maintained and are up to date
- Monitor and order PPE and stationary
- Order and issue participant travel passes
Person Specification
Essential
- Able to establish and maintain systems with excellent attention to detail
- Accurate recording, interpreting and presenting of data
- Excellent IT skills and in particular, competent in all Microsoft applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear information, advice and guidance
- Good communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels
- Enthusiastic and motivated team player
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and inclusivity
- Subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands
Desirable
- Relevant experience of the Welfare to Work Sector and barriers to working
- Experience of supporting adults with additional support needs
- Experience of using learner management systems
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Understanding of the Risk Assessment process
- Safeguarding awareness
- Full UK driving license
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- A supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role and explaining your interest in FareShare Midlands.
- Your CV.
We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands.
“Right to Work” in the UK status is required.
We will be actively interviewing applicants as they apply
We redistribute good quality surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and also support people to find work through our employability programme.
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As a Community Fundraiser you will plan, deliver and promote community fundraising activities and events to raise vital income, increases awareness of unpaid carers and build strong, lasting relationships with community supporters.
You will play a key role in developing relationships with local businesses, schools, faith groups, and community organisations, inspiring them to support unpaid carers, people with care and support needs and their families.
If you are someone who wants to make a real difference while developing your career in charity fundraising, we would love to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For
- Experience of community fundraising, events, or income generation
- Excellent relationship-building skills with people from all walks of life
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- Ability to organise events and campaigns
- Passion for supporting unpaid carers and the communities we serve
Key Responsibilities:
Community Fundraising and Events
- Organise, lead and evaluate all community fundraising activities and events.
- Support and inspire individuals, schools, and community groups to fundraise.
- Provide excellent stewardship to fundraisers, donors, and supporters.
Relationship Building
- Build partnerships with local businesses, faith groups, schools, and clubs.
- Develop innovative fundraising ideas to engage community supporters.
- Represent the charity at community events, presentations, and cheque collections.
Campaigns & Communications
- Work with the PR & Communications Officer to promote fundraising activities.
- Use social media and digital tools to engage supporters.
- Produce engaging fundraising materials and updates.
Administration & Reporting
- Keep accurate records of income and supporter details using the CRM/database.
- Monitor progress against fundraising targets.
- Ensure fundraising activities comply with relevant fundraising regulations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Starting annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days (and Bank Holidays), plus your 'birtholiday'
- Pension contribution scheme
- Mobile phone, laptop, and paid mileage
- Hybrid working
- Benefits platform offering flexible high street savings and discounts on top brands
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive, flexible workplace where your contribution makes a real difference
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working with Age UK Birmingham an independent local charity, working alongside Age UK Sandwell to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the community for over 30 years to support older people, their families and carers, so that everyone can enjoy later life.
They are in search of a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial control procedures across the organisation. They will provide and present timely and accurate financial management reports to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
The role is key to ensuring financial functions are constantly appraised for efficiency, incorporating new ways of working and technology to support the charity’s sustainable growth.
With part or fully qualified AAT/CIMA certifications (or equivalent) you will have experience of:
- Financial reporting, compliance and audit
- Strategy, Budgeting and forecasting
- Team leadership, operations, partnerships and efficiency
- Governance, Risk and Reserves
- Strong administration and compliance
- Charity sector and SORP experience
We are looking for someone who can work independently, as well as in a team with, ideally, experience with working in the voluntary sector. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
You will need to be hands on and with the enthusiasm to shape the finance function for future development. You will have a flexible and responsive approach and can work in a fast-paced environment and always maintaining excellent attention to detail.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 30 November 2025, however, please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.
We aim to improve the lives of older people through information and advice, campaigns, products, training, research, and other activities that promote
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Clinical Services Coordinator (Mental Health Talking Therapies) - Maternity Cover Contract
Evolve Counselling is looking for an efficient, qualified and experienced mental health counselling manager, to take charge of our service while the postholder takes maternity leave in January 2026. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity with a supportive employer, who offers a flexible approach to working time, benefits and options for the future.
The post is:
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Fully remote, part-time hours between 16-21 hours per week.
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Highly flexible arrangement of core working hours across 4/5 days each week.
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Salary will be £32,000 pro rata/ full time equivalent.
Evolve provides a wide range of therapies to people experiencing mental health difficulties. We work with private individuals and organisational/ corporate clients (via employee wellbeing programmes) mainly through remote video calls but with a good deal of face-to-face work. We have over 45 BACP registered counsellors on our team and our mission is to deliver the lowest cost counselling to those who need it most. As a charity, our surpluses are reinvested to deliver this mission.
Our ideal candidate for this temporary cover is a BACP registered member counsellor, with strong managerial and administrative skills and experience, confident at handling the working needs of a large remote team and delivering a detailed and personal service to our larger contract clients as well as private individuals. You’ll be working alongside an ambitious management team, aiming to perfect and grow our services. Good record keeping, communications skills and familiarity with confidential client record management systems are a must.
The key aspects of the CSC job are to:
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Be the first port of call for all clinical queries.
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Arrange the efficient use of our CRM system that supports the clinical service.
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Take overall responsibility for incoming referrals and allocations as well as ongoing management of clients and maintenance of any waiting lists to agreed parameters.
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Monitor the balance between counsellor capacity and client demand.
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Provide practical support and signposting to the counselling members, enabling their work.
The closing date for applications is 28 November 2025. Early application is encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the job application date early, if we receive enough suitable applications.
The Data & Research Manager plays a key role in Youth Futures Foundation’s Impact and Evidence team, helping us understand and address youth unemployment in England.
The postholder will lead on managing our data infrastructure including our flagship youth labour market dashboard and contribute to the design, commissioning, and delivery of high-quality quantitative research and analysis.
They will combine strong technical skills with the ability to communicate data-driven insights clearly to internal and external audiences, influencing policy and practice to improve employment outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Managing the design, commissioning and delivery of economic, quantitative social research and data analysis projects using a wide range of methods, including primary and secondary data analysis, and evidence reviews
- Critically reviewing research proposals, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure high quality outputs
- Developing evidence tools, gap maps and frameworks to address youth unemployment, and identify and prioritise evidence gaps to meet stakeholder needs
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with a range of external partners.
For a full role description and person spec, please download our recruitment pack.
Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.



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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a very well-established animal welfare charity based in Solihull, with a second site in Wolverhampton. Working within a passionate and dedicated team, this role will suit an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a determination to make a difference.
The organisation has been supporting dogs and the community for 133 years, employs eighty dedicated staff, and delivers vital services that improve the lives of dogs and humans alike. You’ll play a key role in guiding the charity’s financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective management of budgets, forecasting, payroll, and statutory reporting.
Oversee financial governance and controls, ensuring compliance with charity and company legislation.
Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Team and Trustees to support decision-making and risk management.
Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
Oversee financial planning for bids, tenders, and funding applications, ensuring robust cost modelling and reporting.
What experience?
Ideally a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or) with proven experience in a finance role.
Experience managing finance within the charity, not-for-profit, or SME sector.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.