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Operations Coordinator

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to join a nationally recognised, values driven arts education charity as they settle into their new headquarters at the iconic Wigan Pier. Help lay the foundations for the next chapter!

Position: Operations Coordinator
Salary: £31,123 - £35,417 per annum
Location: Office based in Wigan
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
 

Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 4th June

Interviews: In Wigan, Wednesday 11th June

About the Role

The role of Operations Coordinator is critical to keeping the organisation running smoothly and ethically. You will oversee all aspects of office administration and provide vital support across facilities, Health and Safety and IT Systems.

Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, you will:

• Play a key role in maintaining and organising the new HQ for the teams’ needs and for external users
• Support Clerical duties and finance processes
• Have opportunity to get involved in future developments as the charity grows their local, national and international connections.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cultural education by turning strategy into action and creating spaces for collaboration and learning.

About You

We are looking for a proactive individual who can work on their own initiative and as part of a small but mighty team!

Someone who is:

• Flexible and organised, managing a range of duties and responding to requests
• Has high standards of customer service and excellent communication skills
• Is motivated and solution focussed to address and issues as they arise
• Has great attention to detail and accuracy

This is an exciting time to join the team, you’ll be involved from the outset in establishing the charity in their new home, with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop relationships around their occupation of a new and special location. If you feel you have the right skills we’d love to hear from you!

About the Organisation

The charity’s vision is for a future where being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular part of every child’s learning and life. They work strategically across Northern England, nationally and internationally to tackle unequal access to creativity and the arts for children and young people

The charity values curiosity, courage, collaboration, and inclusion and are committed to anti-racist practice, ensuring that diversity is at the heart of everything they do.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Officer, Programme Operations Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, Projects & Operations Assistant, Office & Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, etc. #INDNFP

£30,750 - £36,800 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 35 per week

Based: Esher/Midlands/Home

Contract: Permanent

Ref: 1526

A major change project has taken place over the last few years to transform our IT systems and support. We have moved to a cloud solution based on Microsoft 365. To support our internal IT roles, we are supported by a managed service provider who are providing ongoing day-to-day support for all our IT users.

This is an exciting role that will play a key part in the delivery of Cranstoun’s IT and digital strategy. You will support the delivery of major business systems projects and support the day-to-day work of the IT team.

You will work closely with the Head of IT and the other IT and Systems Officer in supporting the IT infrastructure and delivering projects to improve the provision of IT and knowledge and digital capabilities across the organisation.

If you are motivated to make a positive difference, have excellent communication skills, able to manage and prioritise your work alongside working as part of a team then this is a great opportunity for you.

Experience of managing a large estate of laptops and mobile devices, Office 365 system administration, dealing with third party suppliers, and working in a customer focussed IT support capacity are highly desirable.

The role involves regular travel to sites, services and premises to support the IT function and infrastructure.

To download an application pack, visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 30 May 2025.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No. 1061582.

Legacy Officer (Maternity Cover)

Role Summary:

As part of the Major Gifts and Planned Giving team, this role is responsible for managing a caseload of approximately 80 legacy estates, including pecuniary, specific, residuary and life interest estates. The Legacy Officer will also assist the team with legacy enquiries and pledges, supporting donors on their legacy journey, as well as managing PETA’s free will services.

Position Objective:

• Ensure that gifts in wills to PETA are handled appropriately, sensitively and efficiently, maximising legacy income to support PETA’s mission to protect animals.
• Effectively communicate PETA’s mission to potential legacy supporters, and deal with enquiries from supporters in a timely manner.

Term of Employment:

Fixed-term, maternity cover

Hours of work:

Full-time (part-time hours considered)

Reports To:

Director, Major Gifts and Gift Planning

Salary:

£29,000 - £34,000

Location:

Remote in mainland UK

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Augustus Club

• Administer legacies in a professional and approachable manner, to include correspondence with solicitors and other interested parties
• Maintain departmental information, files, and records related to legacy estates
• Act as the point of contact and grow and mature relationships with stakeholders and external groups in order to attain information needed to carry out the role
• Work with various stakeholders on contested legacies, collaborating with other charities where needed
• Be able to communicate to supporters how important and desirable legacies are to PETA
• Respond to enquiries and requests for assistance from Augustus Club members and planned-giving prospects
• Document pertinent information about planned-giving members for the purpose of enhancing and building relationships
• Remain current on estate-planning practices as well as fundraising techniques and methods used in the non-profit sector, attending professional training seminars as needed
• Keep up to date on probate and tax laws, informing the team of any changes

Other

• Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details about specific global PETA programmes
• Assist in the training of new major gifts and/or planned giving assistants
• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. Revolution Online, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, and Convio) in order to improve communication with donors
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of planned-giving or other development experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications
• Proven ability to organise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Proven ability to use initiative and work independently
• Proven experience in legacy fundraising and administration
• Ability to insert files into databases using high levels of precision and attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality
• Commitment to PETA's objectives
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of communities affected by disasters?

Tearfund's Disaster Risk Management Team is looking for a passionate and skilled Disaster Risk Management Officer to help shape innovative, forward-thinking solutions in disaster preparedness and response.

If you have experience in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), capacity strengthening, Anticipatory Action (AA), and Disaster Risk Financing (DRF)—and you're excited by new approaches to humanitarian finance—this is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Do you have:

• Experience in directly supporting emergency response and disaster risk management work, particularly in disaster preparedness?
• Experience of project administration within a relief or fragile states context?
• Budget and finance experience?
• Proposal and report writing?
• Working alongside partners?
• Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams?

Can you:

• Plan, prioritise and organise multiple work tasks under tight timelines and in close cooperation with multiple stakeholders?
• Grasp complex new concepts quickly?
• Self manage and work independently as well as in a team?
• Bring us skills in project design, review and analysis?
• Be analytical, with a strong eye for detail?
• Be diplomatic and strong interpersonal skills?
• Bring computer literacy?
• Be fluent in English?

Poverty is not God's plan. You are. We believe that we all play a part in ending extreme poverty and using our God-given skills to make a difference.

Do your skills, experience and passion match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!

Location: This is a permanent contract  global role and can be based in any country where Tearfund is registered and legally able to employ staff.

Salary: Salary will be market related and dependednt on where the role is based.

Travel: Applicants must be willing to travel (up to 8 weeks per year) and should have excellent written and spoken English. 

Hybrid working in the UK: This role is eligible for hybrid working in the UK and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Salary: Full-time starting salary £25,000 pa

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) however we will consider part-time hours

Contract: Permanent

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Halesworth, Suffolk with opportunities for hybrid working

Join an International Conservation Charity to Help Protect the World's Most Threatened Habitats

Charity People is delighted to have partnered with a charity dedicated to protecting the world's most biologically significant and threatened habitats and species to find a new Corporate Partnerships Officer.

Our mission is to help people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate. Working through a network of partner organisations around the world, we fund the creation of reserves and provide permanent protection for habitats and wildlife.

About the role

As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you'll play a crucial role within our highly successful corporate partnerships team. Your primary responsibility will be to administer, steward and nurture relationships with existing corporate supporters. You'll provide engaging correspondence to thank and inspire our supporters on the impact of their support to ensure their continued commitment and consistent income to achieve the charity's mission.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide the highest possible quality of experience and stewardship to the charity's corporate partners
• Efficiently keep up to date with donation payment schedules to ensure pledges are fulfilled
• Issue Donation Pledge and Logo Use invoice requests
• Provide acknowledgement emails and certificates
• Stay informed with the charity's core philanthropic and Carbon Balanced programmes and provide engaging email communications to our partners
• Maintain records and extract data from our CRM as required

About you

We're looking for a people-person who's passionate about building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities to enhance stewardship. You'll be a highly collaborative team player, with exceptional, warm and professional communication skills. You'll have strong administrative skills and an investigative approach to resolving issues. Attention to detail, ability to plan and prioritise competing priorities, and strong numeracy skills are all skills which will help you succeed in this important role.

Ideally, you'll have previous experience administering and stewarding an existing client base and supporting longer-term relationships. You'll will also ideally have experience of working in fundraising in a non-profit organisation.

What We Offer

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an additional discretionary day each year to volunteer for a charity or community organisation of your choice.
• Group pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• A supportive and flexible working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and learning
• The chance to contribute directly to protecting some of the world's most important natural habitats

How to Apply

We are working with Charity People to find our next team member so please send your CV and covering letter to Philippa Randle by Wednesday 21 May 2025 before then if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further.

​Your covering letter is an important part of your application. This is an opportunity for you to share with us why you are passionate about working for the charity, why this role interests you, and for you to provide examples of how your skills and experience match the person specification and make you a strong candidate.

Please confirm in your covering letter if you require permission to work in the UK and the covering letter should be no more than two pages, addressed to Tracey (Tracey Butler), who is our Partnerships Manager (Corporates).

We recognise that AI tools can be helpful for some people, however we encourage you to use your own voice to share examples of your experiences and skills within your application to ensure that your responses reflect what you can bring to the team as the unique individual that you are.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary £27,000 - £31,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days

Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future with regular attendance to the office, Pears Building, Pond                                       Street, London, NW3 2PP:

                                    o Tuesday to Thursday must be in our office

                                    o Monday and Friday can be worked from home

The role

As the breadth and volume of our fundraising activity has grown over the last couple of years, an opportunity has arisen for a detail orientated and enthusiastic individual to join our database team. This role will be line managed by the Database Manager, with a dotted line to the Senior Database Officer to ensure the smooth running of our income processing activity, making a significant impact for the charity, and enabling excellent supporter care.

The team

Our dynamic fundraising department are preparing for an ambitious multimillion-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital. We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.

Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

- Our Public Fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges. Our Philanthropy and Campaign teams builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and corporate organisations which give, or have potential to give, £10,000 to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our exciting cancer campaign which is due to launch in 2025.

- Our database team sit within Fundraising, with their work underpinning and supporting the entire department.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post, send your:

- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)

- Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.

Closing date for application: 2 June 2025, 12 noon.

Interview date: 10 June 2025

Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.

- You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

Department: Insight, Policy, and Communications

Reports to: Outreach Programme Manager

Location: Home-based, with regular travel across England, Scotland, and Wales

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus England bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution up to 5%
• Life insurance, critical illness cover & private health benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek

Note: This role involves regular travel and overnight stays to support outreach events and partner organisations, primarily in the South, South West and South East of England, but some travel to other areas of the UK may be required.

About British Gas Energy Trust (BGET)

British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families across England, Scotland, and Wales who are struggling with energy debt and financial hardship. As part of an exciting new nationwide outreach initiative, this role will support the Outreach Programme Manager in delivering a large-scale community-based programme aimed at helping those in or at risk of fuel poverty.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual who thrives in community engagement and has strong experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and programme administration.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Support & Delivery

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of a nationwide outreach programme, including a rolling year-long calendar of community-based money and energy advice events.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for outreach events, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for attendees.
• Work closely with local charity partners, community groups, and British Gas advisors to facilitate events and outreach activities.
• Support the distribution of Energy Wellbeing Packs (e.g., heated blankets, thermos flasks) at events for vulnerable individuals.
• Regularly attend events to provide on-the-ground support, capturing feedback and ensuring objectives are met.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for funded organisations and outreach partners, ensuring they have the resources and information needed to deliver effective support.
• Help coordinate volunteer participation from British Gas and other partners, ensuring a seamless experience for all involved.
• Build relationships with community leaders and partner organisations, strengthening outreach efforts.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Assist in data collection and impact tracking to measure outreach programme success.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations for senior leaders, using insights to refine future outreach strategies.
• Help maintain accurate records of outreach activities, tracking event attendance and engagement metrics.

Communications & Marketing Support

• Support the development of marketing materials and communications to promote outreach events and initiatives.
• Ensure that outreach events are effectively publicised within local communities through digital and print channels.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in event coordination, community outreach, or programme administration.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Confident in building relationships with stakeholders, including charities, community groups, and corporate partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and data management tools.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently while supporting a small team.
• Willingness to travel extensively and occasionally work outside standard office hours to support events.
• Willingness to undertake a National Energy Action qualification within your probationary period, funded by the trust.

Desirable:

• Experience working in the energy, charity, or community outreach sectors.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes and working with funded organisations.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a nationwide initiative tackling fuel poverty, helping deliver meaningful change in communities across the UK. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support a high-impact outreach programme, we encourage you to apply.

Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship. 

* We are not accepting requests to work with third party recruiters for this or any other vacancy. *

Fundraising Officer (Stewardship)

At least 25-37 hours per week

Salary £25,000 - £27,500 pa

The Rose Road Association is a Registered Charity in Southampton providing essential care and support services for children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, and their families. Join our team today and help us work towards our vision of a community where disabled people and their families can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and achieve their aspirations.

The stewardship of our donors and supporters is fundamental to the success of our fundraising here at Rose Road. This role will play a vital part in growing our income streams. You will work with our individual, community and corporate donors in order to maximise the potential of all opportunities.

We are looking for an excellent relationship builder. You will lead on the delivery of our donor stewardship across all income streams ensuring you work to inspire and motivate our supporters by telling our story passionately.

We are looking for a people person, who has a natural curiosity to find out more about the people who support us, work for us and use our services, and is passionate about telling these stories. This is the perfect role for a candidate looking to develop in the fundraising and events sector. We can promise great support, lots of training and the opportunity to grow, develop and progress.

Beyond the necessary qualifications and skills, what truly matters to us is finding someone who shares our values: We are Trustworthy; We are Kind; We are Open & Honest; We are Forward Thinking; and We are Professional 

 We welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, if you believe you can make a difference in this role to the families, we support at Rose Road we would love to hear from you. The job is offered at 25- 37 hours per week (part time and job share requests considered). We would love to hear from you about how you could work flexibility to make this role work for you and us.

 We offer:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five years continuous service.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and Development
• Employee Benefit Programme

 Closing date: 2nd June 2025

Interviews: 11th June 2025

 Successful applicants will have a DBS check and have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are committed to equality of opportunity in both the provision of our services and the employment of staff to provide these services.

Registered Charity No. 276172.  

WVS are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join their volunteering team. We offer a range of different volunteer opportunities across the world, supporting our volunteers from their initial enquires, through the onboarding process, during their trip, and following up with them, once they have returned home after their travels. 

Volunteers are a vital part of our charity, and we offer a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment for anyone who is interested in taking their skills overseas to help with animal welfare. We assist with advice and guidance, as well as checking required documentation for each volunteer prior to travel.

You will be providing an organised and efficient, maintaining a relaxed and friendly approach to all communications. Attention to detail is vital, as well as the ability to react to any given situation, and be able to solve problems. 

This role can be fully based at our premises in Cranborne, Dorset, or a hybrid role, with at least 3 days a week spent in the office, and 2 days remote working. 

The chance to travel internationally on occasion may also be available. 

About Us

At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.

We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands.  We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world. Our Mission Rabies project runs mass canine vaccination and community education in the world’s worst hotspots for the disease. Since the project began, over five million dogs have been vaccinated against rabies and over nine million children have been educated in rabies prevention, protecting the lives of people and animals.

Last year, WVS treated over 100,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 1,000 parcels of veterinary supplies to 231 charities in 65 countries.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaise with international volunteers and ensure they have provided all relevant documents and information to safely participate in the projects.
• Liaise with our project partners to ensure the volunteers meet the project needs & requirements.
• Assist with the evaluation of the volunteer projects and collection of feedback to ensure the placements are satisfactory for the volunteers & meet the needs of the projects.
• Assist with the promotion and support of the WVS Charity.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent communicator both virtually and in person
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Able to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Able to work in a team and also independently
• Ability to react and amend actions depending on situation
• Flexible attitude
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve 
• Able to manage own workload
• Able to manage own time and be aware of deadlines

Desirable skills

• Previous experience with volunteering
• Interest in animal welfare
• Experience of having responsibility for tasks and working to timelines
• Experience of the veterinary sector is an advantage, but not compulsory 

Purpose of the role: To support the organisation and its members to develop and maintain a culture of compliance.  The position will be key in ensuring members are supported to operate in a safe, consistent and sustainable manner. 

Key Responsibilities

· Review, develop and implement compliance processes across all levels of the organisation with the aim to promote a culture of compliance.

· Develop and maintain robust procedures and structures around both compliance and health and safety.

· Work to maintain a culture of compliance across the charity through the development of training and guidelines that are easy to understand and accessible to volunteer members.

· Analyse membership data to identify trends, strengths and areas for improvement.

· Write reports, policies and procedures in a clear, readable format including drafting risk assessments.

· Support volunteers to ensure our policies and procedures are adopted and understood at local level.

· Provide general administrative, analytical and reporting support across the compliance portfolio adapting to shifting priorities as needed.

· Other relevant related duties as required.

Person Specification Essential

· Demonstrate experience in a comparable compliance or health and safety role with responsibility for maintaining standards.

· Understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practice

· Proven experience of working in a regulated environment

· A strong knowledge of risk management and strong analytical and communication skills

· Ability to interpret and apply regulations in practical scenarios

· Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and their application

· Ability to demonstrate practical thinking and proven experience of handling confidential and sensitive information

· Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

· Experience of working with volunteers.

· Ability to plan and prioritise own workload but also have a flexible approach as part of a small staff team.

· Ability to multi-task, demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.

· Proficient in the use of IT and Microsoft software.

· Sympathetic to the vision and mission of The Boys’ Brigade.

Desirable

· Proven experience of working in a regulated environment.

· Knowledge and understanding of youth organisations

· Knowledge and understanding of the work of The Boys’ Brigade.

Group and Communities Officer

We are looking for someone to join the team who is as passionate about the power of peer support and community based connections.

Position: Group and Communities Officer (known as Group Network & Communities Officer)

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings).

Salary: £29,200 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 26 May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview Date: 2 June 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

You will drive the continuous improvement and impact of the UK-wide Stroke Group Network and community-based offers by cultivating strong relationships with volunteers and groups, working alongside groups and communities, and translating insights into targeted improvements that strengthen support for stroke survivors nationwide.

Group Network & Communities team lead the approach to supporting people affected by stroke to engage with a range of support within communities they identify with and support and empower a vast network of volunteers, a dynamic and inclusive community of over 400 stroke support groups nationwide.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure community-based offers provide the best possible customer experience with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusion, aligned to Solving Inequity in Stroke approach.
• Drive forward a culture of coaching, shared learning, peer support and collaboration as a way of working.
• Work across teams and Directorates to ensure a joined-up approach to community engagement and development, including the delivery of cross-directorate spaces that facilitate shared learning, leading relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders.

About You

You will have a proven record of:

• Experience of working with volunteers, including the ability to coordinate, organise and deliver volunteer engagement events at scale or digitally
• Ability to take time to understand the context of our communities and groups, being approachable, and supporting thinking - always having people affected by stroke at the centre.
• Strong administration skills, with ability to develop and deliver effective processes.
• Ability to identify problems or opportunities where we can have more impact or add value for people affected by stroke, working with others to experiment and learn.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, specifically highlighting how you feel you may apply a coaching approach when working with our groups and communities. And demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Volunteer Management, Community Volunteer Coordinator, Community Volunteer Engagement, Community Volunteer Management, Community Partnerships, Community Outreach, Community Engagement. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The role is a two day a week commitment. (16 hours) £150 per day.  We are flexible on working from home but would prefer that at least one of the two days is at the office with the other two staff members, our Office Administrator and CEO.

It involves –

Monitoring and recording all income for the charity

Sourcing funding, at present primarily from Trusts and Foundation or individuals

Collaborating with the office team on other fundraising initiatives and events

Support the delivery of digital fundraising activities

Being a small team, other tasks may come up from time to time

Exploring and obtaining fundraising from Corporate entities.

It requires –

A good knowledge of a CRM database, preferably Advantage nfp

Good writing and communication skills

Someone with attention to detail

Someone who can work flexibly in a team.

The charity has an office in Bermondsey

To apply please email  with a CV and covering letter outlining any experience of health or stroke related work additional to your fundraising experience.

Are you a proactive and process-driven person with a passion for meaningful global work, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with ease? Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists is looking for a Project and Finance Officer to join an impactful organisation that supports media freedom and ethical journalism across the globe. Based in London, with the flexibility of hybrid working, this full-time position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference.

In this varied role, you will play a vital part in keeping our client’s projects and operations running smoothly. You will help draft budgets, track project spending, update timelines, manage supplier relationships, and support internal workflows and reporting. From supporting international training programmes and consultancy work to ensuring financial systems are up-to-date and compliant, you will be a go-to team member for both project coordination and finance administration.  You will also lend a hand in the day-to-day running of our office, keeping electronic records and collaboration tools organised, supporting policy and contract updates, helping with event logistics, and taking minutes at key meetings. Your contribution will help ensure that the charity’s global programmes are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in administration or project support, ideally in the non-profit or media development sector. You will have experience with financial processes and budget management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and cloud-based collaboration tools is essential, as is a proactive, problem-solving mindset. To thrive in this role, you need to be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, and you will be comfortable managing competing priorities and collaborating with teams across time zones.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Outreach teams work as the hands and feet of Causeway traveling out into the community and supporting service users. Outreach coordinators are organized and caring. They assist by supporting current advocates with their cases, offering guidance and instruction on safeguarding and complex cases. They will complete administrative duties in line with The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Contract, ensuring KPIs are met across the department. In addition to this they help to train and induct new advocates into the organisation.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of Staff:

• Management of advocates in the team. Including but not limited to: interviews, supervisions, appraisals and managing leave requests

• Line Management of Operations and Assurance Officer

• Leading team meetings

• Taking responsibility for training new starters and the ongoing training and coaching for the team and ensuring staff attendance at Mandatory training

• Assisting with month end reporting

• Monitoring Staff wellbeing and workload

• Be the first point of contact for your team

Oversight of Casework:

• Being the first point of contact for advocates queries including but not limited to; safeguarding incidents, issues and complex cases.

• Ensuring quality and consistency in advocates is upheld through quality checking and managing referral and exit checklists.

• Effectively managing risk across your team through supporting them with risk assessments and risk management.

• Being a point of contact for service user complaints when appropriate.

• Ensuring TSA KPI's and contractual deadlines are met within the relevant timescales.

• Work on a small amount of caseloads when necessary

Other responsibilities:

• Outreach ‘on call’ duties on average 1 week in 4.

• Keyholder for the office on average once per week.

• Complete relevant sections of the OR weekly baseline and OR model where needed along with other administration in line with ensuring internal and external KPIs are met within the department.

• Attending all relevant meetings (with OR Manager, other Coordinators, Sub team Meeting and Causeway Managers and Coordinators across all regions.)

• Assist the Service Manager with specific tasks or change management projects when required

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role