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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of Spear’s operations, combining executive support, office coordination, and event planning. You will support our Senior Leadership Team, while taking on key cultural and administrative responsibilities across the Wider Leadership Team and organisation. Perfect for a highly organised, proactive people-person, you'll keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a vibrant culture dedicated to equipping young people to overcome barriers to employment and achieve their potential.
Key information:
- Salary: £28,000
- Location: Hammersmith, Office-Based
- Contract: One Year Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to renew
- Part-Time, 3 days a week with flexibility to work this across 4 days if wanted
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Closing date: Friday 3rd July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Remarkably efficient with high attention to detail and strong organisational skills; someone who is self-motivated and likes to achieve results.
- High emotional intelligence with evidence of a clear understanding of how to use telephone, email, written and verbal communication to build strong working relationships.
- At least two years’ experience working in an administrative role, including direct contact with senior leaders.
- A proactive forward planner with an ability to anticipate needs ahead of time and work well under pressure.
- Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature and flexible approach to work and work relationships.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a pivotal leadership role sitting at the heart of one of the most important long-term income streams in the organisation. As Senior Legacy Marketing Manager, you will shape how thousands of supporters connect with us in a meaningful way, turning interest and intent into enduring legacy commitments. This is not just about communications, it’s about building trust, relevance and emotional connection at scale, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the values, purpose and ambition of the organisation.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will lead a high-performing Legacy Marketing team to design and deliver intelligent, insight led supporter journeys that feel personal even at scale. Working closely with colleagues across Legacy Administration, Planning, Acquisition, Brand and wider Fundraising, you will bring coherence to how we engage legacy audiences, ensuring our messaging, experiences and channels work together to maximise impact. This is a role for someone who can see the bigger picture but is equally confident getting into the detail of campaign performance, audience insight and creative execution to continually refine and improve results.
Just as importantly, you will be a confident and collaborative leader who knows how to bring people with them. You will set clear direction, coach and develop your team, and create an environment where ideas, challenge and innovation are encouraged. With responsibility for shaping strategy, influencing senior stakeholders and helping to future proof legacy growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference, both to the organisation’s income and to the experience of every supporter who chooses to leave a legacy.
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



The People Matter Trust is a Christian Charity based in Eastbourne helping jobseekers reach their full potential. The organisation gained the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2022 and is Matrix accredited. The Board of Trustees are seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer for a position that will become vacant due to retirement during the autumn of 2026. The post will be fulltime (35 hours per week).
We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead strategically while maintaining a strong operational awareness
- Build financial sustainability through diverse income streams
- Develop and manage partnerships across sectors, including Churches and para-Church organisations
- Ensure strong governance, safeguarding and risk management
- Lead with integrity, emotional intelligence and sound judgement
This role is about building on strong foundations to strengthen what works, creating stability and enabling the organisation to grow safely and sustainably.
If you are a thoughtful, values-led leader who can balance ambition with realism and are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation where the work is both professional and person-centred, we would love to hear from you.
Under the 2010 Equality Act, schedule 9, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the Senior Management Team (CEO and Director of Operations), and Board of Trustees to be practising Christians, to ensure the protection of our strong Christian ethos and values.
People Matter is an inclusive employer. However potential applicants should be aware that our office premises are located on 2nd floor of a multi-occupancy building with no lift and we are unable to accommodate wheelchair users.
The salary for this post is £41,000 per annum.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Friday 3rd July 2026
Interviews will be held during the period 20th to 21st July 2026.
Registered Charity number: 1062467
To provide employability services through tailored career information, advice, guidance, practical support, and encouragement to jobseekers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established and ambitious corporate partnerships team with some exceptional high-profile relationships and shape the future of a portfolio to deliver long-term strategic value. As Corporate Partnerships Lead, you’ll oversee a talented team of Corporate Partnerships Managers, driving performance across a varied portfolio while helping to define the next phase of growth. This is a role for someone who thrives in leadership, enjoys working at pace and knows how to balance strategic thinking with strong commercial instinct and relationship management.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
We’re looking for an experienced corporate fundraising leader who can bring clarity, direction and energy to a high-performing team. You’ll be confident leading complex partnerships, supporting senior level negotiations and developing growth strategies that strengthen existing relationships while creating new opportunities. Alongside managing and coaching your team, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across fundraising, marketing, services and legal, ensuring partnership activity is collaborative, well-executed and aligned to wider organisational priorities. You’ll also play a key role in embedding new processes and ways of working, helping the team evolve and continue to deliver exceptional results in an increasingly competitive fundraising landscape.
This role would suit someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and motivated by building partnerships that are strategic, creative and sustainable. You’ll need strong leadership capability, experience managing high value corporate accounts and the confidence to influence at senior level both internally and externally. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking and supportive fundraising environment where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your leadership will directly shape the future success of the corporate partnerships team.
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior fundraising leader who knows how to turn supporter engagement into long term growth. You’ll lead the strategy for one of the biggest and most valuable areas of our fundraising programme, shaping how we build stronger relationships with supporters beyond their first year with us. Working across large-scale, multi-channel campaigns and journeys, you’ll use insight, creativity and audience understanding to deliver communications that feel connected, relevant and commercially strong. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with delivery, can see the bigger picture, and knows how to bring teams and stakeholders with them.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll lead and develop a talented Growth team, working closely with senior colleagues across Acquisition, Planning, Brand, Data and Product Strategy to create joined-up supporter experiences that drive engagement and income growth over time. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading in a fast-moving environment, comfortable challenging ways of working and experienced in managing complex programmes with multiple priorities. You’ll have the credibility to influence at senior level, the ability to use data and insight to shape decisions, and a strong understanding of what makes fundraising communications perform at scale.
What we are looking for:
- Significant experience developing and delivering mass fundraising or customer communication strategies within a large, complex organisation
- A strong track record of leading high-performing teams through change, growth and evolving ways of working
- Experience using data, audience insight and testing to improve supporter journeys and long-term value
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence, collaborate and challenge constructively
- Strong commercial awareness, budgeting experience and the ability to manage large-scale fundraising activity strategically
- Someone who combines creativity with operational thinking and enjoys building ambitious plans that deliver results
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



This is a key senior role within Acquisition and Development, leading the strategy for one of the largest and most valuable areas of fundraising income. As Senior Retention Manager, you’ll take ownership of how supporters are engaged beyond their first year, creating joined-up communication journeys that strengthen loyalty, improve supporter experience and maximise long-term value. Working closely with Acquisition, Welcome, Growth and Planning teams, you’ll help shape a more connected and commercially focused approach to supporter engagement across the full fundraising journey.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. You’ll understand how to build and optimise large-scale retention programmes using audience insight, data, creative and testing to improve performance. This is a highly collaborative leadership role where you’ll influence senior stakeholders, lead and develop a growing team, and help drive new ways of working across Fundraising.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience leading retention, CRM or mass fundraising strategies at scale
- A confident and collaborative leader who can develop high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to use insight, data and audience understanding to drive engagement and long-term income growth
- Experience developing multi-channel supporter journeys and communications that improve engagement and retention performance
- Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and helping shape new ways of working across fundraising
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Advice Centre at NTSU as we deliver our ambitious new strategy focused on student advocacy, belonging and care.
You’ll lead our Advice Centre, ensuring students receive high quality advice, representation and advocacy when they need it most. But this role is about much more than managing casework.
We're looking for someone who can think beyond traditional advice services, using insight, evidence and student experiences to influence change across the University and improve outcomes for students. You'll play a key role in identifying emerging issues, championing student interests and ensuring student voices help shape policy, practice and decision making.
Working closely with colleagues across Membership Services, you'll build strong partnerships with our Student Voice team to drive advocacy work and support elected officers and student representatives. You'll also work alongside our Opportunities team to help create a culture of support, belonging and early intervention across all student-facing services.
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading people, developing services and working collaboratively to solve problems. We're looking for someone who is willing to challenge existing ways of working, embrace innovation and help us develop an Advice Centre that is responsive, inclusive and genuinely student-led.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and developing NTSU's Advice Centre, ensuring students have access to high-quality advice, advocacy and representation.
- Managing and supporting a team of advisors, creating a positive culture of learning, development and continuous improvement.
- Working directly with students on complex and sensitive cases, providing advice, advocacy and support through University procedures.
- Using casework trends, student insight and evidence to influence institutional policy and practice and improve the student experience.
- Working closely with the Student Voice team to support elected officers, student representatives and campaigns that drive positive change for students.
- Building strong partnerships across NTSU and NTU to ensure students receive joined-up, student-centred support.
- Leading service development and exploring new approaches, technologies and ways of working that improve accessibility and impact.
- Acting as NTSU's Designated Safeguarding Officer and ensuring appropriate support and interventions are in place.
- Monitoring service performance, quality and impact, ensuring the service continues to evolve in line with student needs and sector best practice.
What we're looking for:
- A passionate advocate for students who believes in the power of representation, influence and student voice.
- An experienced manager who can motivate, support and develop others.
- Someone with experience of advice, advocacy, casework or support services, ideally within Higher Education, Students' Unions, charities or similar environments.
- A collaborative leader who enjoys building relationships and working across teams to achieve shared goals.
- Someone who is comfortable using data, insight and evidence to identify issues and influence change.
- A creative thinker who is willing to challenge convention, embrace innovation and explore new ways of supporting students.
- A confident communicator who can build credibility with students, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
- Someone who is committed to inclusion, fairness and ensuring all students can access the support they need.
Why work for NTSU?
At NTSU, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious organisation that exists to make students' lives better. Working as the Advice & Advocacy Manager not only positions you at the heart of delivering meaningful impact on students every day but also offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth.
- Generous Paid Holiday: Enjoy 33 days of paid time off, allowing ample time for rest, recreation, and personal pursuits. New staff start with 20 days holiday, 8 bank holidays and 5 closure days
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer TOIL for extra hours worked, ensuring you have time to recharge
- Competitive Pension Contribution: With a 4-6% pension contribution, we invest in your future, helping ensure your financial stability post-retirement
- Flexible Working: We embrace flexibility, offering arrangements that can help you balance your professional and personal life effectively
- Salary Progression Based on Performance: Your hard work and dedication won't go unnoticed. We reward performance with salary increases within a band, reflecting your value to our team
- Travel Pass Loan and Wage Loan: Ease your commute and manage unexpected expenses with our travel pass and wage loan benefits
- Enhanced Sick Pay: We support our employees during difficult times with enhanced sick pay, ensuring you can focus on your health when you need it most
- Training and Development Opportunities: Grow with us. We offer numerous opportunities for professional development, helping you expand your skills and advance your career
- Enhanced Parental Leave: We support new parents with 3 weeks of paid paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave ensuring you can spend invaluable time with your new family member
- Free eye tests and financial contribution towards glasses required for computer work
- Free annual flu jabs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is offered as a Fixed term/ Secondment opportunity for 12 months
Are you passionate about building high-performing teams and creating pathways out of homelessness?
At St Mungo’s, we’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader to drive our Street Legal Service - supporting people experiencing homelessness to access the legal help they need to rebuild their lives.
This is a unique opportunity to lead an innovative, multi-disciplinary service that sits at the intersection of homelessness support and legal advice.
What you’ll do:
- Shape and lead the strategic direction of the Street Legal Service, including our GLA-funded Immigration Link Worker programme, legal advice provision, and Link Workers across London and Bristol
- Oversee day-to-day delivery, ensuring services are impactful, responsive, and centred on client needs
- Build and strengthen partnerships with local authorities, rough sleeping services, immigration advisers, and the wider migrant sector
- Drive better pathways out of homelessness for people with legal needs, influencing systems and practice across the sector
- Champion best practice, delivering training and expert advice to professionals working with people experiencing homelessness
This role is primarily based at our Head Office, with occasional travel across London and Bristol to support your team and partners.
Please note: Our Head Office is currently in Tower Hill and will relocate to Farringdon in June 2026.
About you
You’re a confident and collaborative leader who is driven by impact and equity.
You will bring:
- A strong understanding of the challenges facing non-UK nationals experiencing homelessness, including the policy and practice landscape
- A track record of building effective, influential partnerships across housing, homelessness and immigration sectors
- Proven experience leading, motivating, and developing teams to deliver high-quality services
- A passion for improving systems and making a tangible difference in people’s lives
Why join us?
At St Mungo’s, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation where your work will directly support people to move away from homelessness for good. You’ll have the autonomy to shape a critical service, collaborate with sector leaders, and drive meaningful, lasting change.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 25th June 2026
Interview and assessments on: 6th July 2026
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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!
Manchester Central Foodbank is a busy Trussell Trust-affiliated food bank, with centres in Central, North, and East Manchester. We were established in Ardwick in 2013 by students at the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, making us the first student-led food bank in the country. Since then we have grown significantly, expanding our weekly sessions into Harpurhey and Openshaw.
Our core aims are to deliver the best quality support that we can to the largest number of our neighbours in need, while working with partners and influencing and organising at a neighbourhood and citywide level to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
We currently support 16,000 people per year with nutritionally balanced 3-day food parcels. This is double the number of people we supported in the first year following the Covid-19 pandemic, and four times the number supported in 2019. We also provide financial inclusion support with advice workers in public sessions, access to energy vouchers, SIM cards, and other voucher or material support. We coordinate across a network of 200 active front-line referral agencies with the aim of ensuring everyone who accesses our service has appropriate, specialised, and ongoing support alongside the material provision that we provide.
We are active leaders in anti-poverty organising and community development, as convenors of the citywide Building an Anti-Poverty Community collective and aim to be key shapers and influencers of new strategies and policies, working closely to support and influence local government, NHS, education and research agendas in Manchester and more widely building upon our track record of successful anti-poverty partnership work, social value impact and Parliamentary influencing. Our core values are: care, partnership, dignity, partnership, anti-stigma and rights-based.
Key responsibilities
As Chief Executive Officer you will be the key senior staff leader for the charity. You will lead the team to ensure they have the resources, frameworks, and support to effect smooth day-to-day running of our frontline support service. You will provide a strong business management focus, through supporting the financial process, overall metrics and reporting, day to day HR and input for the external Payroll Team, Health and Safety, appropriate working conditions, and strategic planning and communications.
As the senior lead you will also facilitate and support the Board of Trustees to develop and lead strategic development objectives and plans for transformation, and ensure the delivery and implementation of the charity’s overall strategy and specific focused strategies. You will develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders including Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value funders and partners, and high-value and donors. You will also plan and lead fundraising strategies.
You will be a key external interface for our community and partners. You will do this by:
Staff/Board Leadership and Governance:
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Line managing a current team of operations staff, including those supporting the recruitment, training, and management of a large team of volunteers.
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Building team spirit and employee engagement and offer.
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Leading and delivering regular staff performance and development reviews.
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Developing and delivering robust metrics and reporting to the board and staff team, through consistent monthly and quarterly reporting packs to the board of trustees.
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Ensuring all staff and volunteers are familiar and engaged with the charity’s long-term goals and objectives, and know how their work helps to implement these on the ground. Leading the development of induction packages and ongoing offers for staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for writing, implementation, and update of institutional policies as needed to staff and volunteers.
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Leading targeted volunteer recruitment strategies to maximise core delivery capacity through volunteer roles and prioritise staffing capacity to core charity operations.
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Ensure policies are kept current.
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Ensure recording and management of absence/leave.
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Ensure Health and Safety aspects of all organisational operations are compliant, in collaboration with the Board sponsor.
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Manage day to day financial input, through the Xero app, and ensure accurate and up-to-date financial reporting for the Board/Treasurer. This includes administering monthly payroll requests.
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Oversee training and personal development plans for staff and volunteers, as appropriate.
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Working with the Chair of Trustees to implement the charity’s strategic plan and structural development objectives.
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Develop and implement ongoing plans and actions to ensure operationally-appropriate and safe office, warehouse, and working spaces.
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Lead on development, modelling, and maintenance of service delivery standards, quality control, and ensuring frontline teams have the appropriate resources, support, and frameworks to deliver high quality and consistent support offers.
Foodbank Management:
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Support the Operations and Project Lead to deliver the smooth running of food bank sessions across multiple centres, ensuring an excellent standard of service across all centres, and seeking to continually develop our service in line with our goals to support the largest number of people with the best support we can while working to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
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Develop and build a new Delivery Strategy with the Chair of Trustees and Operations and Project Lead.
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Support the Operations and Project Lead and Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator to safely store and maintain optimal stock levels, maximise food donation levels and reduce food spend, develop and maintain relationships with community donors, and record incoming and outgoing stock, with the aim of ensuring that all centres are well stocked to provide as many varied, balanced, and nutritious and culturally-appropriate food parcels as necessary.
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Ensure compliance with the procedures set out in Manchester Central Foodbank’s policies, the Trussell Trust’s Operating Manual, and relevant statutory requirements at all times.
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Ensure our food bank centres provide a safe and dignified environment for clients, free from discrimination, judgement, and stigma.
Strategy and External Relationships:
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Working with the Chair of Trustees on development, monitoring, and implementation of the core charity strategy and sub-strategies. Ensuring the involvement and participation of the food bank’s staff, volunteers, external partners, and service users in all strategic planning and decision making, where appropriate.
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Support the Operations and Project Lead to work build strong relationships with referral partners and wider community and statutory networks of collaborators and support to ensure that our service users are able to access the maximum amount of support before, during, and after accessing our service to minimise the length and severity of financial crisis, maximise their incomes, and provide pathways to ongoing and longer-term support.
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Play an active role in strategic and convening spaces around our city and neighbourhoods to present the foodbank’s approach, bring more partners into our network, and influence policy and funding frameworks.
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Develop and manage a Corporate Relationships and Social Value strategy, including communications, networking, and relationship management.
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Lead on directing the charity’s external communications, including social media, in person, newsletters, company visits, and other content.
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Manage internal communications, including developing and delivering two-way team briefings with the board and staff/volunteers, biannual town halls or away days with board members and staff/volunteers, newsletters, and an open and collaborative, person-focused, and developmental culture within the organisation.
About you
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
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5 years’ experience of leading a similar profiled charity or organisation and successful Board interaction.
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Experience of leading successful transformation and change for a charity and a strong developmental mindset and focus.
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Have led a team of 5 or more staff members to successful performance, demonstrating experience of coaching and individual development skills.
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Experience in developing and leading successful and engaged volunteering programmes and support.
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Full valid driving licence.
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Proven experience of leading the development and delivery of strategy and sub-strategies to successful conclusion and fashioning evidenced business cases for current and new development projects.
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Leading multiple complex projects or services, balancing the needs and interests of a range of stakeholders.
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Experience of implementing rigorous reporting and evaluation practices on operations.
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Experience of managing day-to-day financial administration and reporting.
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Evidence of delivering clear metric dashboards and reports.
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Experience of high-quality implementation of Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and a leadership practice that centres care for staff, volunteers, and service users. Safeguarding lead qualification is desirable but will provide training if not.
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Demonstrable knowledge and experience in HR processes and management.
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Experience in building and delivering strategic plans.
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Proven experience of effective problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
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A good working knowledge of the social welfare and political landscape in Manchester – or demonstrable experience in similar expertise and networking and an openness to learn and develop sector-specific knowledge.
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A nuanced and sensitive understanding of the complex reasons people attend food banks.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:
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Partnering with and building relationships with Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value partners and funders, high net worth donors, and fundraising through grant applications and individual/community donors.
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Experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and views.
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Experience of handling safeguarding incidents, follow-ups, and debriefs with staff, volunteers, and service users.
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Demonstrated success in delivering communications strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including social media and press content and campaigns.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
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An individual who embodies the values of Manchester Central Foodbank in their core professional practice and personal approach to their work.
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An empathetic and care-centred approach and the ability to centre the experience and outcomes of people from marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds in core decision-making and prioritisation.
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A leader who takes ownership, accountability, and responsibility to drive an organisation and team forward with a developmental mindset.
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A highly self-motivated and proactive person who centres collaboration and consensus with the staff team, volunteers and Board of Trustees in their approach.
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Able to develop strategy and plans and translate strategy to actionable delivery and developmental projects.
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A high level of literacy and communication.
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A high level of numeracy and ability to analyse data.
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Strong leadership attributes to build engagement and performance with the team.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, persuade, and coach staff and volunteers.
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Excellent personal organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Manchester Central Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to 15,000+ people in Manchester every year, as well as campaigning for an end to hunger.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be there when it matters.
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding supporter experience and operational excellence?
Sue Ryder is seeking a proactive and experienced Supporter Services Team Leader to join our dynamic team. If you have a strong background in customer service/supporter engagement, contact centre management and CRM record administration whilst managing a team, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Supporting our Fundraising Directorate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring complaints resolution and compliance, driving engagement and contact opportunities such as outbound calling and leading a team to success. You'll work closely with the Supporter Services & Standards Manager to deliver strategic initiatives that support our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead supporter engagement and contact operations: Manage and develop our supporter/customer contact centre, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all supporter channels while monitoring and reporting on KPIs.
- Manage complaints, compliance and GDPR requests: Oversee supporter complaints and conflict resolution, lead investigations, ensure compliance with fundraising policies and regulations, and manage supporter deletion and GDPR requests.
- Team Leadership: Line manage the engagement and contact side of the Supporter Services & Standards team, supporting their development and fostering a high-performance culture.
Essential Criteria
- Experience delivering high-quality customer or supporter care within a charity or commercial environment in managing complex supporter or customer enquiries and complaints.
- Leadership skills: Proven ability to manage SLAs, inspire staff, and develop a team to achieve goals.
- A passion for impact: A desire to contribute to the success of our fundraising efforts, and to help deliver strategic goals that support Sue Ryder’s mission.
- Proactive mindset: Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in how we engage and communicate with our supporters.
Closing date: 21st June
Interviews: w/c 6th July
**We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more.
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for fantastic career progression, excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional Team and make a difference to Children living in residential Care.
Salary: £ 34,919 per annum full time
Shifts: 40 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins
Sleep-ins: £50 / overtime and bank holidays paid time and half
Location: London, Balham (SW12)
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
Visit our website to watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher’s
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing the home and providing positive support for challenging young people aged 12-17. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
Visit our website to check out our staff stories to see how you can develop your career with us
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
The successful candidate will have:
- Desirable professional qualification (CQSW, DipSW, NVQ3), or willingness to undertake Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare.
- One years’ experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
- An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
- Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
- Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
- Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
In return we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website.
In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.
It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about helping young people around the world to access decent, sustainable work? The King’s Trust International is looking for a Senior Global Advisor, Decent Work to provide strategic and technical leadership across our global employment and self-employment portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we support young people to build skills, confidence and livelihoods, while influencing high-quality programme design across diverse international contexts.
In this role, you will lead the review and improvement of KTI’s priority employability and enterprise programme models, ensuring they are evidence-led, locally relevant and aligned with emerging best practice in youth employment and decent work. You will work closely with regional delivery, impact, fundraising and programme teams to strengthen quality, support localisation and help grow programmes that deliver meaningful outcomes for young people.
What you’ll do
• Lead a comprehensive review of employment and self-employment programmes, identifying strengths, gaps and opportunities to increase impact.
• Translate learning into practical improvements, including new programme content, delivery tools, processes and global quality standards.
• Provide expert technical support to regional teams on programme design, employer engagement, localisation and proposal development.
• Collaborate with the Impact team to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Work with Fundraising colleagues to scope opportunities, engage partners, support design workshops and contribute to project plans and budgets.
• Co-lead KTI’s employability Community of Practice, championing learning and sharing insight across the organisation and wider sector.
• Represent KTI externally with donors, peer organisations and global networks, helping position us as a thought leader in youth employability and self-employment.
We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on programme expertise, strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to inclusive, youth-centred impact. If you want to help shape global approaches to decent work and support young people to learn, earn and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Rural Housing Enabler
Hours: up to 34 hours per week available for the role.
Working days and hours to be agreed with the successful candidate
Location: Office base Brightspace, Ipswich or Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft with blended/hybrid working
Term: Fixed Term to 31 March 2027 (potential to extend subject to funding)
Salary: £31,295 Fulltime (pro rata £28,374.13)
Start date: As soon as possible
About us
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.
About the role
We are seeking a Rural Housing Enabler to join our friendly team and help tackle the rural housing challenges in Suffolk.
In this role, you will:
- Play a crucial part in increasing the supply of affordable housing in Suffolk
- Engage with communities and provide a range of support including:
- Raising awareness of the need for affordable housing
- Facilitating initial discussions to assess need
- Gather evidence of need around rural housing
- Liaise and engage with stakeholders
- Assist parishes throughout the journey of developing their own local housing schemes
In this role, clear communication is essential. You’ll be presenting to a range of audiences, and working in partnership with communities / community leaders, parish councils, district and county authorities, landowners, developers, housing organisations, and other partners to bring forward affordable rural housing projects in Suffolk. Good IT skills, and the ability to build strong relationships are crucial.
Although this role is predominately desk space there will be some travel around the county and within rural areas of Suffolk. Access to a car is advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience/skills:
- Excellent working knowledge of the issues affecting housing in Suffolk, and other issues affecting rural communities
- Experience/ understanding of working in supporting rural communities thorough consultation for affordable and/or community led housing
- A good understanding of the principles of quality community consultation
- Working with local authorities, parish councils, housing associations and similar organisations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If you are interested in a role which is community led and focused on rural issues within Suffolk we would like to hear from you.
For more information please visit our website for more information on who to contact.
We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.
What we offer
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:
- Blended working where role allows
- Flexible working options to support work/life balance
- 33 days (FTE) increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
- Up to 4% matched pension contribution
- 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
- Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Continued Professional Development for job related development
- Family Friendly policies and practices
- Tailored induction
For more information and an application pack please visit our website.
Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability.
We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.
Community Action Suffolk’s mission is to strengthen and champion community action in Suffolk by supporting the VCFSE sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Community Support Worker (Primary Care Network)
Reference Number: 362
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
Reports to: Team Leader (Complex Needs & Community)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Working base: Herts Mind Wellbeing Centre closest to Successful applicant(s).
We are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our team. The Primary Care Network Service works in partnership with GP surgeries in Hertfordshire to provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to individuals who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. Supporting people in the community in their own homes and our wellbeing centres.
Community Support (PCN) Service Objectives
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To ensure correct access via Primary Care into the HMN service therefore reducing the pressure on GP services
- To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of people with mental ill health who are accessing specialist support via their GP surgery
- To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients that may have complex or multiple needs.
The Successful Candidate will
- Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing.
- Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
- Promoting the service, increasing visibility and being responsive to changing needs.
- Provide practical and emotional support to encourage service users to develop their independence within their local community.
- Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of service users using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities
- To receive referrals a wide range of referral pathways.
- To undertake initial contact with clients and complete a holistic needs assessment, making use of assertive outreach work to achieve the initial client contact, if required.
- To provide holistic support both outreach and in our centres and advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health.
- Ensure all person-centered risk assessments and support plans are completed as appropriate.
- To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services.
- To liaise with other agencies to ensure that clients receive appropriate support and continue to remain engaged with the service.
- To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, drug and alcohol services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs.
- To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is on 6th July 2026 at 5pm
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing centre.
Please note: this role may close sooner due to demand in applications.
N.B. Please quote reference number 362 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Support Coordinator
We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Crewe.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: 000009 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based – Crewe, Cheshire. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £17,000 per annum (FTE circa £28,300 per annum)
Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027
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: Sunday 5 July 2026
Interview Date: 2 stage interview process – Thursday 9 July & Thursday 16 July 2026. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Supporting stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
· Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
You will have experience in:
· Experience/background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
· Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
· An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association.
· A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Applications
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
You will be able to view the role profile when you apply.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide 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.
We’re 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 our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.
We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we 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 we work.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our 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 Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.