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We’re looking for a Membership Development Manager to lead our recruitment and retention work at the RCR, building global partnerships, leading on campaigns, and using insight and data to drive engagement and growth.
This is a key role at the heart of our membership strategy, leading a small, motivated team to grow and strengthen our global community of members and Fellows. You’ll combine creativity with analytical thinking to develop campaigns, partnerships and propositions that demonstrate the value of membership and keep our community connected and thriving.
What you’ll do
- Lead our global and UK membership recruitment and retention campaigns to meet ambitious growth targets.
- Develop and deliver a clear and compelling membership proposition that evolves with our members’ needs.
- Build and manage partnerships with global societies, universities and professional bodies.
- Use data and insight to identify opportunities, trends and challenges across the membership base.
- Oversee the use of CRM systems and insight tools to inform strategic decisions and support engagement.
- Lead a small team, ensuring clear direction, motivation and professional development.
- Represent the RCR at global events and conferences, maximising opportunities for engagement and partnership.
What you’ll need
- Proven experience in delivering membership recruitment and retention campaigns, ideally on a global scale.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience using data and CRM systems to drive strategy and evaluate success.
- A proactive, creative and analytical mindset with the confidence to test and learn.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and the values of the RCR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
The Church of England has recently agreed a significant increase in funding to support God's mission and ministry across the country, supporting local parishes and growing many more new worshipping communities to serve the whole nation. The distributions will also help fund dioceses' plans to serve the nation in various areas such radically cutting the Church's carbon footprint and supporting parishes, cathedrals, and dioceses with using their buildings, to best missional effect whilst ensuring their protection, enhancement, conservation, and appropriate adaptation.
The Net Zero Carbon programme was established to help the Church of England to deliver its commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2030. It aims to aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030. The team manages the distribution of a grant portfolio worth £190 million across 2023-33, aimed at supporting and equipping dioceses, parishes and other parts of the Church to reach the milestones set out in the Routemap to Net Zero 2030.
This role will play a vital role in supporting the work of the Net Zero Carbon Programme's grant streams, supporting it in delivering a consistent and responsive service to grantees.
The purpose of this role is to provide a responsive service as operational officer for the grant schemes under the Churches Workstream in the Net Zero Carbon Programme:
- Currently the Demonstrator Churches Grant Fund and the Boiler Replacement Hardship Grant Fund,
- 26-28 Decarbonising Churches Grant Fund
The postholder will be the first point of contact on behalf of the grant giver for new applicants and existing grantees under the grant schemes, handling a busy caseload from pre-application contact through to completion. This will involve all aspects of grant service delivery including assessment, issuing of offers and rejections, monitoring, payments, quality assurance and evaluation within the governance and decision-making framework in place for the grant schemes. The postholder will work under the supervision of the Demonstrator Churches Grants Manager and the Decarbonising Churches Lead, who will provide overall guidance and strategic oversight for the relevant grant funds, and will work closely with the Grants Administrator on operational matters.
The role will report directly to the Net Zero Carbon Programme's Decarbonising Churches Lead.
- This is a Fixed-Term due to end December 2028.
- A hybrid role required to attend the Church House London Office a day a week.
- A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
About the opportunity
As a Procurement Assistant within our Finance & Assurance directorate, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's transforming how we deliver financial partnership across the organisation. We're on an ambitious journey to become the Society's single point of financial truth - trusted partners and credible experts who enable the organisation to make faster, better-informed decisions. This is where you'll build your procurement expertise while making meaningful impact, where your support enables our procurement team to focus on what matters most: transforming lives affected by dementia.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their procurement career or looking to move into the field. You'll be the person who supports Procurement Officers and Business Partners to deliver their work across the Society. From major strategic projects to day-to-day operational needs. You'll handle a broad remit of work, from keeping records organised and gathering data that spots efficiency opportunities, to helping design how we communicate with colleagues across the organisation. It's a role that gives you genuine insight into procurement in action at a major charity, building knowledge and experience that will set you up for future success.
You'll also collaborate closely with other Assistants and Trainees across Finance & Assurance, bringing fresh thinking about how we can work together more seamlessly and support colleagues even better.
The Apprenticeship Opportunity
We're committed to developing our people, and we're open to supporting the successful candidate to pursue a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship - though this isn't essential, and we equally welcome applicants with prior experience who are looking for their next step.
This apprenticeship offers:
- Two qualifications in one – You'll gain both the apprenticeship standard qualification and Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certification.
- Clear progression pathway – With the option to progress onto Level 4 if desired.
- Manageable timescales – The programme typically takes between 13-15 months to complete.
- Flexible start – Learners can commence the apprenticeship within 3 months of starting the role.
- Professional development – Structured learning combined with on-the-job experience.
Apprenticeship Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the apprenticeship programme, you must:
- Have lived in England for the last 3 years.
- Be aged 16 or above (there is no upper age limit).
- Spend more than 50% of your time working in England.
- Not hold a higher qualification in the same subject area as the apprenticeship.
About you:
You're someone who's organised, eager to learn, and excited about building a career in procurement. You understand that great support work isn't just about completing tasks. It's about being proactive, spotting opportunities to improve processes, and helping teams work more effectively. You're comfortable with data and administration, and you're keen to understand the bigger picture of how procurement drives value.
You'll have:
- Good organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage records, files and documentation accurately.
- Good numerical and analytical abilities, comfortable working with data to support reporting and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Effective communication skills, able to engage with colleagues at different levels and help them navigate procurement processes.
- Enthusiasm for learning and development, with a genuine interest in building procurement knowledge and expertise over time.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking initiative while also thriving as part of a team.
- Proficiency with standard IT systems and a willingness to learn finance or procurement software (existing experience with finance systems would be beneficial but not essential).
What you’ll focus on:
- Supporting Procurement Officers and Business Partners to deliver high-quality contract management and advice to colleagues across the Society, with a focus on driving efficiencies.
- Managing procurement records, files and documentation with accuracy and care, ensuring information is accessible and well-organised.
- Providing administrative support to the procurement team and wider directorate, including scheduling and minuting meetings.
- Gathering and analysing procurement data to help identify efficiency opportunities and support senior colleagues with recommendations.
- Helping colleagues across the Society navigate and understand our procurement processes through creative engagement approaches.
- Working collaboratively with other Assistants and Trainees across Finance & Assurance to address duplication, streamline administration, and improve how we support the Society.
Can you see yourself as part of the team that keeps procurement running smoothly while building valuable career experience? Are you ready to learn, contribute, and grow in a role where your support makes a real difference? Can you bring enthusiasm, organisation and a collaborative spirit to help ensure every pound is spent wisely in our mission to end the devastation of dementia?
Important Dates
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 23rd November 2025.
Interviews will take place in December 2025 and will take place virtually.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good. Welcoming over 100,000 visitors annually, our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close the Cathedral because of historical connection, through worship or our volunteer service. The core task of Guildford Cathedral is worship. Daily and Sunday choral services are the backbone of our work. The Cathedral is led by the Dean with the Cathedral Chapter which is akin to a Board of Directors and charity trustees.
We are now seeking an Events Virger to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the Cathedral’s worship and events programme.
The Role
As Events Virger, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of services and events. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and resetting the Cathedral for services, concerts, and special events. Assist with the setting up and removal of all content and furnishings requested for this activity.
- Opening and closing the Cathedral on a rota basis.
- Ensure the efficient cleaning of the Cathedral with effective use of time and materials and without the need for supervision (the team of Virgers are responsible for all the Cathedral cleaning).
- To be on duty, in accordance with the rota, on Sundays, Festival Days and other occasions, in addition to other routine duties.
- Maintain vestments, altar furnishings and vessels and prepare them for all Services.
- Operating sound and lighting systems as needed.
- Support and assist Chaplains, Guides and other volunteers as required.
- Safeguarding donations and collections.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- GCSE-level education and previous experience as a Virger.
- A sense of the value of well-ordered worship and its contribution to the Cathedral’s wider ministry and outreach.
- Strong communications interpersonal skills.
- IT competence and administrative skills.
- Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Physical fitness to handle lifting and moving tasks.
- A team player, holding the personal qualities necessary to work well with the other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- A communicant member of the Church of England.
- Willingness to undertake training, including First Aid at Work.
Desirable:
- Experience of the coordination and delivery of events.
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: Corporate Membership Officer – Commercial Relationships and Fulfilment
Job Location: London, UK
Salary Range: £34,274
Benefits: Pension, private medical insurance, travel insurance, 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
ABOUT IWA
Drawing exceptional professionals from over 140 countries, the International Water Association (IWA) brings together scientists, researchers, technology companies, and water and wastewater utilities, working to address the world’s most urgent water challenges where and when they arise, from ridge to reef and from catchment to tap. IWA has become an international reference point and source of durable water solutions, products and services that are robust and flexible enough to be universally applicable, easily accessible, and locally adaptable.
IWA is committed to the inclusive goals of access for all to water supply and sanitation, recognised as human rights. As the leading international network of water sector professionals, IWA makes a fundamental contribution to progress on these goals, connecting sector actors and facilitating the sharing of knowledge, especially by linking the worlds of research and practice.
The Association publishes 14 scientific journals and over 40 books per year on water management. IWA members develop leading-edge innovations and synthesise these through the work of its Specialist Groups, Clusters and a set of global programmes, such as the Digital Water Programme and the Climate Smart Utilities Initiative. IWA has a worldwide staff of approximately 50, with headquarters in London and a regional office in Chennai, India.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting to the Membership Manager, the Corporate Membership Officer – Commercial Relationships and Fulfilment will:
- Manage and grow relationships with corporate and university members.
- Drive new partnerships, membership sales, and sponsorship opportunities, with clear revenue targets, while maintaining strong long-term relationships with existing members.
- Identify and convert opportunities that enhance IWA’s profile and support membership growth.
This is a dynamic role for a confident, articulate account manager who thrives on building relationships. The successful candidate will combine strong customer service skills with proven B2B sales and account management experience, excellent time-management/organisation, cultural awareness and sensitivity when working across regions, and excellent communication abilities.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Management
- Act as the dedicated account manager for IWA’s portfolio of over 400 corporate and university members.
- Deliver expert advice, support, and engagement to maximise member value.
- Manage the end-to-end membership cycle (prospecting → onboarding → renewal), ensuring timely renewals and accurate CRM record-keeping.
Business Development
- Drive growth by identifying and securing new members, sponsors, and revenue opportunities.
- Own and report on a personal sales pipeline; meet or exceed agreed sales/retention targets.
- Upsell and cross-sell relevant services to both new and existing members.
- Promote IWA by developing a network of influential contacts within political, economic, social, and water sector communities.
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with internal stakeholders including membership engagement, marketing, and IT teams to deliver the corporate membership strategy.
- Manage member queries and administrative processes, including billing and invoicing coordination, in line with the company’s SLA guidelines.
- Ensure a seamless client journey from prospecting to onboarding and retention.
- Represent IWA at events (where required), both within the UK and internationally, to promote membership and build commercial relationships.
The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position, and the role is expected to be approximately 60% developing new business and 40% managing existing accounts.
REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Skills & Knowledge
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a persuasive communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Have proven success in B2B new-business sales (meeting or exceeding targets) and account retention.
- Be an experienced account manager, confident in engaging senior business leaders.
- Demonstrate the ability to research, identify, and approach decision-makers independently.
- Bring marketing skills, with experience using diverse channels to attract and retain members.
- Have professional CRM experience (required), ideally with Salesforce (strongly preferred).
- Possess strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Show respect for cultural differences and the ability to work effectively with international stakeholders/time zones.
- Show creativity and analytical ability in problem-solving, with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Ideally, have experience within a membership body, or charity organisation.
- Proficiency in additional languages beyond English would be an asset.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas (e.g., Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, International Relations).
- A Master’s degree in a similar area would be plus.
- Formal training and certification in sales and account management (preferably Salesforce Administrator) would be a strong benefit.
Experience Required
- 3+ years’ work experience in sales and account management.
- Experience working in membership associations and/or international organisations would be a strong benefit.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are asked to submit their CV.
Applications should be submitted before 13 November 2025.
Applications will be actively reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged as the job posting may close earlier than advertised.
IWA is an equal opportunity employer.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Bridge Renewal Trust, working in partnership with the NHS, are delivering an exciting programme, working with our Enhanced Health Management of People with Long Term Conditions (LTCs) initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity to identify, manage and support adults at risk of developing or living with LTCs in Haringey’s more deprived neighbourhoods through effective Care Navigation and peer support, and additional signposting to community-based services.
As a Care Navigator/ Peer Support Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) led by Whittington Health, to provide assessments, with a particular focus on diabetes. Your role will involve supporting people to adopt healthier lifestyles, enabling them to better manage their long-term conditions and mitigate the impact of these.
A key aspect of this role is directing patients to appropriate services including activities that may help to promote their health, wellbeing and independence across the voluntary and community sector.
Are you a passionate and dynamic individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; can you work in a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with NHS colleagues and other healthcare professionals, the public and voluntary sector?
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.
To apply, please email your CV with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification to admin(AT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk
NB: We reserve the right to withdraw this opportunity early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we invite you to complete our Monitoring Form by requesting it when you email over your application (charityjob doesn't allow for links or email addresses). Please quote the Job ID 2025046. Thank you.
The Bridge Renewal Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description, please visit www(DOT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk or email admin(AT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk.
Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £27,527.00-£30,831.00 per year
Expected hours: 18 per week
Experience:
- Adult Health and Social Care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/11/2025
Reference ID: 2025046
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Support the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial processing and reporting. Where allocated, this role focuses on income and expenditure transactions, financial controls, reconciliations, and customer and supplier support, while providing cross-functional support across the Finance department to ensure continuity and compliance.
Some, or all of, the tasks below will be allocated to this role, assisted by the Senior Finance Assistants and supervised by the Financial Controller.
Daily monitoring of income and payments inboxes and related correspondences, support the end-to-end process, record and amend income and payments information in financial and other databases, and provide support on related banking queries.
Work alongside income teams in invoicing, receipting payments, issuing statements, allocating income, approving refunds and onwards union fee disbursements. Support query resolution, and monitor unallocated cash and union fees.
Process and record supplier BACS and other payments efficiently and accurately, and in accordance with accounting procedures. Record payment transactions in the finance database, including cash allocation and currency conversions. Support internal teams and meetings in relation to delegate prepaid cards, including processing transactions, issuing new cards and stopping or cancelling cards as required. Support the prepaid card platform, ensuring all records are kept up-to-date and centrally located to assist colleagues.
Assist in processing expense claims in line with policy. Process transactions for employee cash claims and corporate credit card purchases, issue new cards and stop or cancel cards as required.
Support month and year-end close processes, reporting, reconciliations and audit.
Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and controls, and support the design and implementation of new systems, policies, and processes within the Finance team responsibilities
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a highly numerate and organised individual with a strong ethical approach. The ideal candidate will have:
Essential criteria:
- Experience: Processing invoices, payments, other transactions and financial information.
- IT proficiency: Advanced Excel and intermediate Word skills. Must have practical experience with complex finance databases (e.g., Sage, Oracle, SAP), reporting tools, and expense claim systems.
- Personal attributes: High levels attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, and the organisational skills to meet tight deadlines. Willingness and ability to learn new responsibilities and adapt to evolving processes. Must be fluent in English.
- Flexibility: Willingness to adapt working hours during periods of high demand to ensure deadlines are met.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience in a membership-based or international organisation.
- Familiarity with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database or similar.
- Knowledge of multi-currency transactions and international banking procedures.
WHY WORK FOR US
ITF offers a highly attractive salary and annual bonus, competitive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as the opportunity for international travel.
At ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.
THE ORGANISATION
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.
We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.
Purpose:
The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:
To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide
To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress
To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members
To provide research and information services to our affiliates
To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty
Values:
At the ITF, our values are at the heart of all that we do. We demonstrate solidarity. We are democratic. We are dynamic. We are determined. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. Find out more about our values.
Equal opportunities statement:
At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.
Every day transport workers keep the world moving – connecting millions of people across our cities and countries

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £27,792
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 13th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 26th November 2025
Second Stage Interviews: TBC
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where empathy, precision, and people skills come together? Join Make-A-Wish UK as a Wish Referral Officer and be the guiding light at the start of every wish journey. You will be the warm, reassuring voice that helps families navigate the first steps of their magical experience, all while managing vital relationships and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Core Purpose
The Wish Referral Officer is responsible for processing new referrals and stewarding the wish child and their application through the initial stages of their wish journey, whilst providing excellent stakeholder management. A Wish Referral Officer is responsible for facilitating and managing a large network of relationships such as the wish child and their family, medical professionals, charities, volunteers and referral partners. As each wish is unique, accurate record keeping, data privacy and safeguarding are essential for every wish and experience. This role requires the ability to work at a high pace while maintaining strong attention to detail, with data management and accuracy forming core aspects of day-to-day responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of handling large volumes of data accurately, within a fast-paced environment
- Experience in customer service role with set targets and data management
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and change priorities within short time frames
- Excellent organisational and prioritising skills to support an ever-changing workload
- To be able to confidently communicate through all communication methods to multiple stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Calm and professional, especially when dealing with emotional situations
- Excellent IT and administration skills including experience in processing/inputting data and MS Office
- Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
- A personal commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities
- Experience in using CRM systems
Personal Qualities
- Maintain a professional, caring, friendly and helpful manner always whilst dealing with wish children, their families, volunteers, suppliers as well as other stakeholders
- Strong empathy with wish families understanding that each child is an individual and may have needs
- The ability to be able to build strong relationships
- Maintain high levels of attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Friendly, courteous and professional
- Be motivated to always support the charity and its objectives
Key Responsibilities:
Referral Enablement
- Process new referrals submitted by Community Referral Partners, health and social care professionals, ensuring accurate data entry, and excellent stakeholder management both through both written and verbal communication.
- Proactively manage a dynamic caseload of 150–200 wishes at any given time, ensuring each wish application progresses efficiently through the various stages of the wish journey in alignment with established referral targets and service timelines. This includes monitoring progress, identifying and resolving potential delays, maintaining accurate records, and self-allocating new referrals in line with organisational priorities
- Take ownership of the weekly coordination and distribution of wish referral materials, ensuring all communications and resources are prepared, reviewed, and delivered accurately and on time to key stakeholders—including Community Referral Partners, wish families, and internal teams—to support a seamless and consistent referral process.
- Monitor and maintain the accuracy and integrity of data across internal systems to ensure full compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), data protection regulations, and organisational protocols. This includes conducting regular data audits, identifying and correcting discrepancies, and working collaboratively with internal teams to uphold high standards of data quality, which are essential for effective decision-making, reporting, and service delivery.
- Collaborate with the Wish Discovery Coordinator to facilitate the effective involvement of Make-A-Wish UK volunteers, ensuring families receive the support they need throughout the wish experience. This includes coordinating volunteer assignments, arranging interpreter services where required, and promoting a seamless, inclusive, and supportive journey for every wish family.
- Ensure all referral processes, service level agreements (SLAs), and Make-A-Wish UK eligibility criteria are consistently followed, maintaining full compliance with organisational policies and procedures. This includes accurately assessing referral information against eligibility requirements, escalating any concerns, queries, or ambiguities to the appropriate team or line manager for review, and ensuring all decisions are documented and communicated clearly. Additionally, maintain strong communication with stakeholders to ensure clarity around eligibility decisions and support a fair, transparent referral process.
- Ensure the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are always reflected within the wish process.
- Support the Wish Referral Team Manager and Wish Referral Lead and Make-A-Wish UK in achieving our goal to reach every eligible child within the UK.
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the first point of contact for all Wish Granting (WG)–related queries and enquiries, responding promptly and professionally via email, phone, WhatsApp, and post. Ensure that all stakeholders—including wish families, volunteers, and referral partners—receive a high-quality, compassionate, and consistent customer service experience
- Ensure accurate communications with referral partners, wish children and their families/guardians, employees, and volunteers in relation to wish applications.
- Ensure that our service level agreements are met, and stakeholder expectations are sensitively and professionally managed in line with our policies.
- Liaise with other charity partners to assess whether referred wish children meet Make-A-Wish UK’s eligibility criteria. Where referrals do not meet the criteria, collaborate with the Wish Referral Partner Manager to ensure that referrers receive clear, constructive feedback and gain a full understanding of Make-A-Wish UK’s eligibility requirements, supporting transparent and informed referral practices.
Systems and Processes:
- Collaborate with the Wish Referral Team Manager to identify and implement improvements to the wish journey experience, ensuring it is seamless, inclusive, and positive for all stakeholders. Contribute feedback, insights, and suggestions to enhance processes, communication, and overall service delivery in line with organisational goal
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring data integrity and consistency, at all times.
- Follow internal processes to ensure wish children and their families move through the wish journey smoothly, and always in line with our service level agreements.
- Actively participate and engage in project work, providing constructive insights and ideas to enhance the wish journey for every wish child.
Safeguarding and Data Governance:
- Ensure all wish records and related data are stored and maintained on Make-A-Wish Information Systems and that all data is managed within set policies and procedures (such as data privacy, liability, consent forms, marketing permissions etc.)
- Facilitate a culture of safeguarding awareness. Identify, report and escalate any issues or concerns in line with organisational processes and procedures.
- Raise safeguarding concerns and complete relevant internal procedure
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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Age UK is hiring! Due to winning a number of new partnerships we're seeking a passionate Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our award-winning Partnership Management team. You'll be an excellent relationship builder with fundraising experience as well as strong administrative and organisational skills. You will always go that extra mile to deliver on your own partnerships as well as leading on key activities within our largest partnership(s), achieving ambitious fundraising targets that deliver income and impact for Age UK.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (EC3N 2LB) - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade 6L
Please note, this role is being offered as a 14-month Fixed Term Contract.
Last date for applications Tuesday 11th November 2025.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience:
- Experience of building relationships with fundraisers or volunteers. A, I
- Experience of supporting the delivery of successful fundraising events. A, I
- Experience of organising and prioritising your own workload, working on a range of tasks simultaneously and monitoring and reporting on activity. A, I
Skills and knowledge:
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - you'll need to have the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences. A, I, P
- Sound administration skills, including but not limited to a good working knowledge of MS Office products, databases and experience in conducting research. A
- Good negotiating skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships. I
- Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners needs and match these with the priorities of Age UK and older people. I, P
Personal attributes:
- A passion to support older people and the mission of Age UK. A, I
- A high degree of diplomacy, tact and confidence. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience:
- Experience of managing corporate generating at least £50Kpa. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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SQL Insight Analyst
Salary: Up to £40,155 per annum
Location: Remote with quarterly travel within the UK. See the “Please Note” section below for further details.
The vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a SQL INSIGHT ANALYST to join our Data, Insight and Research Team working to support teams charity wide in making data-driven decisions. If you believe in the power of data, evidence and how that can help the lives of our armed forces community, this is the role for you.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
As a SQL Insight Analyst, you will be at the heart of our charity’s ambition to drive our decision making through evidence and data backed insights. Working closely with the rest of the Data, Insights and Research team to enable their access to aggregated or granular data points from our Services and Fundraising databases.
You will become an expert on the data points we collect at Help For Heroes and gain understanding of how these all play a part in achieving our overall goal of ensuring Members of the Armed Forces Community Live Well after Service.
About You
You will be a highly motivated SQL code writer with a passion for making a difference in our community. You will need a sharp and dynamic mind that can infer the business logic that underpins the work we do. You will have the adaptability to be able to speak both in business logic and in the translated SQL language that access the data points needed to provide insight on a particular business challenge. Good organisational skills, energy and the ability to listen, build relationships and inspire both confidence and curiosity within our dataset will be essential to drive the change the Charity is looking for.
We are looking for someone with:
- The ability to write efficient and accurate SQL code.
- An aptitude for understanding business logic and translating that into all code written.
- Strong communication skills to ensure that requirements are agreed and understood on both sides of the ask.
- Basic knowledge of BI tools, in order to implement connections and code to allow for visualisation of the aggregated data.
- Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills.
PLEASE NOTE:
- We meet as a team quarterly, most often in London or in Downton (near Salisbury). Travel and accommodation if required would be provided.
- The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday with core working hours of 10am-3pm. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About the Team
You’ll be joining a dynamic team of Research and Data Analysts who are passionate about supporting people to make a difference in their lives. We amplify the strengths already present in communities, forge lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower members of the AFC to thrive. Together, the Research and Data analysts provide the insights that empower leadership across the charity to make decisions that move us towards our goal of Armed Forces Community Members living well after service.
Please see the job description for more details.
Closing date: 14th November 2025
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London office, E1, with the team meeting in person to collaborate once per week. There is also the expectation of travel as required (usually 2-4 times per month) across London (and potentially) the UK to meet with donors. Homeworking options in line with our Crisis Hybrid Working Policy.
Vacancies: We have two permanent vacancies available
About the role
Crisis is in the first year of our new strategy, and philanthropy is critical to achieving our organisational goals — especially the £20m Housing Supply campaign, an ambitious initiative at the heart of our strategy to deliver genuinely affordable homes and end homelessness for good
You would use your proven ability to build strong relationships and secure four- to five-figure gifts to manage a dynamic portfolio of major donors and prospects, applying your understanding of moves management and the major donor solicitation cycle to engage, inspire, and retain support. Confident in working with high-profile individuals, you would use your excellent communication and influencing skills to deliver compelling cases for support, represent Crisis with professionalism, and create meaningful donor experiences.
Proactive and creative in your approach, you would work collaboratively across teams, integrate digital techniques to enhance engagement, and measure success against KPIs and targets. Above all, your work would be driven by a deep commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values—equity, inclusion, and the belief that together we can end homelessness for good.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious and relationship-led fundraiser who is passionate about making a tangible difference and inspired by Crisis’ mission to end homelessness. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of moves management and the major donor solicitation cycle, using these principles to strategically cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value supporters. With a proven track record of securing four- and five-figure gifts, you will be confident in engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals, understanding their motivations and inspiring their confidence in Crisis’ work. You will combine excellent communication and influencing skills with creativity and independence, managing a dynamic portfolio of donors while working collaboratively across teams to deliver outstanding supporter experiences. Highly organised, results-driven, and innovative in your approach, you will be motivated by achieving targets and growing income. Above all, you will share Crisis’ deep commitment to equality, inclusion, and social justice, and be driven by the belief that homelessness can—and must—be ended.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 23:59
Interview date and location:
- Stage one: Tuesday 2 or Wednesday 3 December via Microsoft Teams
- Stage two: W/C 8 December
Interview process: For the first interview you will be asked to prepare a short task in advance which can be presented verbally, this will be followed by a competency-based interview. Second interview format TBC.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Do you have the skills and experience in using data to shape strategy, enable growth, and make a meaningful impact? Do you have the analytical skills to turn complex information into clear insight that supports decision-making across a diverse organisation?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Data Analyst to provide the evidence, analysis, and interpretation needed to support the Called Together strategy. You will play a crucial role in helping parishes, deaneries, and diocesan leaders understand their context, track progress, and plan for mission and growth.
This is a strategic and impactful role for someone who can combine robust analytical skill with an understanding of people, places, and organisational purpose.
About the Role
You will develop and interpret datasets to support informed decision-making across the Diocese. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Developing a strong understanding of diocesan and external data sources to inform strategy
· Designing and implementing a measurement framework to monitor progress and impact
· Collecting, managing, and integrating quantitative and contextual data from varied sources
· Analysing demographic, attendance, financial, and community data to generate insight
· Supporting social action and community engagement with relevant contextual data
· Designing and maintaining interactive dashboards and visual tools (e.g. Power BI)
· Producing narrative and statistical reports for governance, leadership, and project teams
· Building relationships and engaging with key stakeholders
· Collaborating with national church teams and external partners to align local insight with wider priorities
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Aligned with the mission and ethos of the Christian Church and the vision of the Diocese of Rochester
· Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
· Experienced in data analysis and interpretation, with strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data modelling)
· Confident in building dashboards and visualisations using Power BI (or similar)
· Familiar with public data sources (e.g. Census, public health, economic data)
· Skilled in ensuring data quality, integrity, and security
· An effective communicator, able to present insights to both senior leaders and local stakeholders
· Inquisitive, thorough, and able to frame the right analytical questions
· Experienced in developing measurement frameworks to track outcomes
· Organised, flexible, and able to travel across the Diocese, including occasional evenings or weekends
What we can offer:
• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 November 2025
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 25 November 2025
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Are you looking to grow your finance career within a purpose-driven and life-saving charity?
We’re currently recruiting a Finance Officer for a leading UK charity focused on gynaecological cancer research. This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) with hybrid working, typically one day per week at their London Bridge office. The salary is £27,000 per annum.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the smooth running of finance operations within the charity. This includes processing income and expenditure, managing the purchase ledger, preparing BACS payments, assisting with payroll, supporting month-end reconciliations, and contributing to audits and governance activities. You will also provide ad-hoc finance and administrative support to the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record income from fundraising sources.
- Liaise with the fundraising team to ensure donations are coded correctly.
- Manage the purchase ledger, including invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments.
- Prepare BACS payments and reconcile supplier statements.
- Support payroll and pensions processing.
- Assist with month-end reconciliations, including bank, income, and restricted funds.
- Support annual audits and general finance governance.
- Maintain accurate financial data and compliance with policies.
- Provide ad-hoc finance and administrative support as needed.
About You:
- Experience in a finance role, ideally in fundraising or charity sector.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
- Confident communicator who works well across teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and IT systems.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with Sage 50 and Raiser’s Edge NXT (or similar systems).
About the role:
As our Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Single Homeless Project’s (SHP) partnerships with businesses across London and beyond. You will lead a talented and driven team, inspiring them to deliver exceptional results as you grow a programme that already engages thousands of corporate employees each year. Through strategic relationship building, creative collaboration, and authentic storytelling, you will connect the values and ambitions of our partners with SHP’s mission to end homelessness in London - turning corporate energy into lasting social change.
Working at the heart of SHP’s Fundraising team, you will lead the development of innovative partnerships that raise vital income, expand our volunteering offer, and create meaningful opportunities for businesses to engage with our work. You will nurture relationships with existing partners, while securing exciting new collaborations that deliver mutual value and deepen their commitment to our cause. From six-figure fundraising initiatives to dynamic corporate events, your creativity and strategic vision will ensure every partnership reaches its full potential and has a measurable impact on our clients’ lives.
This is a chance to make a tangible difference while advancing your own career within a tenacious homelessness charity. At SHP, you’ll be supported to grow as a leader, empowered to shape strategy, and encouraged to bring bold ideas to life. Your work will directly influence how we connect with the corporate world - and, in doing so, help drive forward our mission to end homelessness and rough sleeping in London, creating a city where everyone has a place to call home.
Hybrid working for us means two days a week in our office in Kings Cross, with three days working from home - this can be discussed in more detail in interview. We would be looking for the post holder to start in early February 2026.
About you:
- You’re an experienced relationship builder who knows how to inspire and engage businesses around a shared purpose.
- You have a proven track record of developing and growing successful corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful results.
- You think strategically but act creatively, finding fresh ways to connect companies with SHP’s mission and values.
- You’re confident managing people and enjoy helping your team reach their potential while achieving ambitious goals together.
- You’re comfortable working towards income targets and know how to turn insight and opportunity into action.
- You care deeply about social impact and are motivated by the chance to help end homelessness and rough sleeping in London.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 16th November at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an basic DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: Unqualified Applicants £28,255 - £29,913 per annum
Qualified Applicants £29,923 - £32,623 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 15th January 2027)
Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Duty Worker at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Waltham Forest Advocacy & Support Services provide free and confidential support to survivors of abuse within the community. The teams are made up of professional staff offering short to medium term support to women and men affected by domestic and sexual violence in the community. Our team offer information, advocacy and specialist services to increase safety and meet a range of needs – these can include ongoing safety concerns, emotional or housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, help around child contact, benefits and financial advice. As part of the support, we also ensure survivors can access therapeutic support via the Waltham Forest Therapeutic Marketplace.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for a Duty Worker. The successful candidate will be responsible in dealing with all incoming referrals and queries to the Advocacy Service. The role will involve processing all referrals, liaising with professionals, establishing initial contact as per the service’s contract requirement. The process of initial contact will involve completing a Safe Lives risk assessment, assessing the service user’s practical and therapeutic needs and supporting with any urgent needs that arise during this contact. Additionally, the duty worker will make appropriate referral out, this includes MARAC and complete adult and child safeguarding referrals where required in line with Solace’s policies and procedures. The Duty Worker will maintain and manage any waiting list and will work closely with all members of the team in relation to the allocation of cases and case updates.
About You
Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on service users and their children, and experience of working with women who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse. It is essential that you have experience of using Office Excel and case management system. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
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