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Thank you for taking an interest in applying for this role at Imperial Health Charity.

As the Volunteering Officer (Employability) for Imperial Health Charity, you will work in partnership with our NHS Trust to utilise opportunities through volunteering to enhance 
the employability prospects of people living in the local community. 

You will provide the administrative backbone of the team, ensuring that everything is well 
organised and coordinated to provide the best possible experience for everyone who engages with us. Day to day you will manage systems which support how we work and relationships with people, establishing links with volunteers, hospital staff and contacts from within our local communities.

You will work with the Volunteering Manager as a team to ensure that our volunteering opportunities provide mutual benefit to the volunteer and to our beneficiaries.

Communications Officer
Location: WWT Slimbridge, GL2 -Hybrid
Salary: £31,680 per annum
Contract: Permanent

About The Role

Are you passionate about building public understanding and speaking up for nature?

Do you have the skills and creativity to help us increase people’s understanding of the superpowers of wetlands and bring to life stories about the amazing wildlife they support?

From restoring nature and providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from the devastating impact of flooding, wetlands are a powerful weapon in the fight against the climate crisis. And we’re looking for an experienced Communications Officer to deliver creative communications that help inspire 1 million people to take action to protect, restore and create bigger, better, more connected wetlands.

This role will work across communications disciplines, flexing to support the team’s priorities. There will be a particular focus on dealing with reactive media enquiries through the WWT press office and identifying proactive and opportunistic PR coverage for WWT and wetlands. This will include producing press releases and pitches to secure coverage in a range of on- and offline media, and working closely with journalists and producers to create opportunities to promote WWT and its work. This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real difference for nature, to speak up for wetlands and wildlife and inspire new and existing audiences with our messages.

We’re an organisation of action, running multiple conservation projects and networks in the UK and around the world, as well as our own 10 wetland visitor sites in the UK. This hands-on role demands flexibility, imagination and a willingness to lead on delivering impactful and dynamic communications. You’ll help us tell the story of wetlands and WWT, inspire our staff and volunteers and support our campaigning capacity at WWT.

About You

We are seeking an individual:

• Experienced in delivering successful communications plans aimed at a diverse range of audiences, including the public, supporters, policy makers and stakeholders.
• With a track record of delivering creative communications activity across a range of internal and external channels, including social, events, media, PR and digital content.
• A creative thinker and engaging writer, you’ll be able to seek out and tell stories about who WWT are and the work that we do, aimed at increasing the brand profile and the reputation of WWT.
• With experience pitching stories proactively into the media, and a good working understanding of the media landscape.
• Comfortable building relationships externally and internally, with a range of levels and stakeholders from journalists and partners to senior leaders and volunteers.
• Experienced in working in complex organisations and turning technical data and evidence into engaging communications and campaigns to inspire and drive support with key target audiences.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm in a busy working environment.
• Looking for an opportunity to work across communications disciplines and willing to flex according to priorities.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

We are based at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week, for key meetings as well as media opportunities.

If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 14th September 2025

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.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Harrogate Neighbours (HNHA) exists to support and improve the lives of elderly and vulnerable people across the region, transforming lives and empowering the community on a daily basis! With over 50 years of experience, they provide a vast range of services ranging from meals on wheels in the community to residential care (at their homes in Starbeck and Boroughbridge). The charity’s values focus on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and the incredible staff team deliver an uncompromised standard of care to all.

Following a hugely successful restructure we are recruiting 2 pivotal new roles into this life affirming organisation and are looking for passionate and talented individuals able to take on the challenge of leading the charity through this exciting next phase.

Are you a financial strategic leader with experience across governance, IT and compliance? We would love to hear from you!

The Role 

The Director of Finance, IT & Compliance will be accountable for ensuring there is robust financial planning, compliance, and risk management throughout the organisation. Duties will include:

• Providing strategic advice, guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO, Board and associated committees on all issues related to financial matters.
• Providing robust financial due diligence and producing accurate and timely internal financial reports to support decision-making.
• Ensuring IT services are robust, compliant and futureproofed.
• Acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the organisation.
• Collaborating with the CEO and Board to develop and implement strategies for diversifying income streams.

The Person

We are looking for an ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified accountant with significant experience operating in a senior financial position. With extensive experience in managing budgets, audits, and financial reporting, you should also have the ability to oversee, improve and implement financial systems, policies, and processes. Although charity or housing sector experience would be advantageous, we are also happy to look at people wanting to gain experience in this area providing they have knowledge of UK financial regulations, charity governance and compliance within housing providers.

This is a leadership role so we are looking for a strong strategic thinker, someone inspiring, and a person who can lead the team and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Passion for the cause is key – we are looking for an individual who will rise to the challenge of ensuring HNHA continues to change lives across the region.

Why HNHA?

Not only does HNHA care deeply for the people it serves in the community, but it also provides a wonderfully supportive working culture. Spending even a short time at the residential homes, or with the staff team, shows you what a special place this truly is. Following a successful restructure, this is a hugely exciting time to join the charity as they embark on the next phase of their journey. Benefits include:

• Health insurance from WPA
• 3 X Life cover with company pension
• Paid massages
• 1-to-1 Support Sessions: Fully paid and tailored for your personal growth.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with rewards.
• Annual staff awards evening
• Events for Staff & Families: Regular gatherings to foster connection and fun.
• Access to Blue Light card
• Free on-site car park
• · Free meals on shift as well as tea, coffee and water
• · Nearby station and buses for commuting.

The role will be hybrid with the option to work flexibly from home and The Cuttings, in Harrogate. To express your interest, or find out more, please apply directly or contact the team below. Please note that 1st stage interviews will be held on the 7th / 8th October and 2nd stage on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen, Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Horatio’s Garden is a nationwide charity creating and nurturing beautifully designed gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. We are seeking two creative, dynamic people with warm and welcoming personalities for the roles of Patient Support Coordinator, one for each of the following locations:

• Horatio's Garden Midlands, The Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries
• Horatio’s Garden Scotland, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

You will be responsible for organising and running a range of social and creative activities for people with spinal injuries and their families and friends to enjoy during the week and at weekends, creating an uplifting, friendly atmosphere in Horatio’s Garden and garden room.

Currently the programme includes crafts, quizzes, glass fusing workshops, felting, printing, talks, painting, ceramic workshops, seasonal celebrations with lunches, baking, live music performances and social afternoons. 

You will need to be a highly organised person who is confident working independently in the garden and via Teams with the Events Programme Manager, Evie Redwood. The role is part-time, 10.5 hours a week, consisting of one weekend afternoon (approx. 4 hours), a weekday afternoon workshop (approx. 3.5 hours) and 3 hours of admin time a week. You will need to be flexible with your availability, working when patients are available – this can vary. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-driven, proactive individual who is efficient, well-organised and has an outgoing personality. You will need to be adaptable and happy working with a wide range of stakeholders including people with spinal injuries and their families, NHS staff, volunteers and many different teams within the charity.

Key responsibilities for the role of Patient Support Coordinator include:

· Creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging people with spinal injuries and their families to engage in the Events Programme that is organised in the garden.

· Asking patients what activities they would like to do.

· Working virtually with the Events Programme team to plan activities that reflect patients’ requests.

· Going into the wards to help patients to come out to the garden and garden room in hospital beds or wheelchairs. You will have training for this.

· Hosting creative workshops in the garden, ensuring all aspects run smoothly.

· Running arts and craft sessions yourself, organising social activities and writing quizzes so a creative flair is essential.

· Booking high-quality speakers, entertainers and freelance creative people to run sessions.

· Working alongside session facilitators to support them. 

· Coordinating catering arrangements and serving food and drinks.

· Making posters and updating blackboards to promote activities, as well as   advertising the sessions via word of  mouth.

· Building relationships with NHS teams in the spinal unit.

· Handling the administrative side of the role, including risk assessments, ordering materials and budget-monitoring.

· Collecting feedback from patients, their visitors and NHS staff during and after the sessions.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with experience of stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Experience of planning and event organising.
• Experience of workshop facilitation.
• Excellent creative and artistic skills, with the ability to deliver workshops.
• Confident working alone and with volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent time management skills.
• High level IT competency, specifically proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable 

• An interest in the wellbeing benefits of gardens.
• Experience of working with the NHS or in a healthcare setting.
• To have creative and musical skills and contacts within the local community.
• Full clean driving licence, with access to a car.

Qualities

• Upbeat and outgoing personality with brilliant people skills.
• Professional and confident.
• Proactive, can-do attitude.
• Empathy, kindness and excellent communication skills. 

• Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy role.

• Ability to prioritise and adapt the programme to suit the interests of changing patient groups.

• Self-motivated and capable of working with the minimum of direction but understanding the limits of your knowledge and able to seek advice when required.
• An eye for detail, making sure all aspects of the programme are organised and maintained to the highest quality.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic all-rounder to be involved in a dynamic charity, helping to make a difference to people who have experienced spinal injuries.

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society.

NOTE: An enhanced DBS/PVG check and reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Triage Community Keyworker

Salary: £23,000 - £27,000

Location: Maidstone

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until 2027

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. You will be undertaking all initial triage assessments and processing these on the database and allocating these to each Keyworker. The Keyworkers will provide one to one community support to women with a variety of needs simultaneously and will be co-located with partner organisations in their region. You will be expected to travel to Advance’s Head office in London for any organisational meetings and training, as and when required.

About You:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 14th September 2025 @23:59

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

§ A 35-hour working week

§ An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

§ Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

§ Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

§ Pension scheme

§ Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

§ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

§ Employee eye-care scheme

§ Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

§ Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

§ Organisation wide away days

§ Thorough induction and training

§ Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. 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.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

*Please note, internally, this role is titled Feline Behaviour and Training Advisor*

We currently have the opportunity for a new Feline Behaviour & Training Advisor to join our team at Old Windsor. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the best practice management of cats, including welfare and temperament assessments. You will also support in the provision of behavioural and welfare training and expert guidance for staff, volunteers, and customers.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 8th September 2025

Interview date(s): W/C 15th September 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our dynamic Communications Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience who is ready to take their career to the next level. 

The successful candidate will spend 80% of their time working with our Trase team, focussing on supply chain transparency and sustainability. The rest of their time will be spent supporting the communications team to deliver great work across our programmatic and brand-building objectives.

You will support the creation and implementation of communications strategies and campaigns, write content and grow our audience by raising our profile. You will help manage our digital channels including websites, mailing lists and social media. You will also measure the success of our work to help us evaluate our performance and making recommendations for improvements.

Global Canopy is committed to creating systemic change, and we do this by targeting the market forces that destroy nature. The key audiences for communications delivered by this role are governments, companies, the finance sector and civil society. We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and the climate crisis with these audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of communications strategies and campaigns, working with the Trase Communications Lead and subject matter experts.
• Write communications materials including website and social media copy, newsletters and press releases, and proactively investigate relevant opportunities to showcase our work.
• Upload content onto our websites and be responsible for our organisational mailing lists through Mailchimp.
• Coordinate and manage digital channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and digital advertising. 
• Track analytics to measure success and present opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and management of key communications resources for Trase and Global Canopy such as image banks, style guides and service provider lists (e.g. translators and interpreters).
• Raise our profile by supporting our events strategy – working with staff across Global Canopy and the Trase partner organisations on a programme of external and public-facing events, including webinars.
• Ensure content aligns with Trase’s brand identity and tone of voice, working alongside design and content specialists.
• Be a team player, assisting work across the communications team as needed.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at translating technical information into engaging and accurate content that resonates with the target audience 
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Positive and proactive
• Enjoy working with and supporting various team members

Skills and experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in communications, marketing or related fields and positions
• Knowledge of communications trends and developments
• Editorial and proofreading skills 

Desirable:

• Website content management
• Knowledge of environmental issues (especially deforestation) and related social impacts
• Experience of digital analytics (knowledge of Hootsuite/Google Analytics/Mailchimp is advantageous) 
• Basic design skills and knowledge of basic video editing
• Ability to write in French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish or Bahasa Indonesia
• Interest in the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation

Benefits

Salary: £32,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band E on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract: Full time, permanent.  We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Communications team members are expected to attend monthly meetings in Oxford. Further in-person meetings may be required as needed.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.

Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary

Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).

Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please use the link below and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4). 

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025 at 9am UK Time. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified. We will update all applicants no later than 19 September. 

First round interviews are provisionally planned for w/c 15th September, and will be conducted remotely via a video call. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a written exercise before the final interview.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. Anyone with the right-to-work in the UK is welcome to apply to this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please see the website posting for additional information and to apply. 

Campaigns and Community Organiser

Location: Hybrid (London)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £31,883.05

Due to increased investment from the university we’re really excited to announce the recruitment for the role of Campaigns and Community Organiser.

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfill potential; we help make it happen.

About the job

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Campaigns and Community Organiser to join Arts SU's Democracy and Influencing team. This role is pivotal in driving community organising initiatives and supporting the strategic development of student campaigns across UAL. You will support and empower student campaign groups by delivering training, developing resources, and fostering engagement with student voice initiatives. You will play an essential role in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where student leaders and campaigners can thrive and lead impactful change while also contributing to wider Union objectives and events.

Who we are looking for

We're after someone who's passionate about community organising and student campaigning - someone who loves bringing people together and making things happen. If you have experience working in community development, campaigning, or a related third-sector or educational role, that's a big plus. You'll need to be confident with communicating with diverse groups of students and staff both, face-to-face and in writing. We value those who are flexible, organised and able to juggle multiple projects at once. You'll have a strong knowledge of campaign tactics, influencing strategies and ability to measure impact. We want someone who's positive, loves solving problems and is ready to roll with whatever comes their way. It's really important you are a team player who is happy to collaborate and understand the importance of what equality and diversity means for our students to help create welcoming spaces for everyone.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• a summer 4-day working week - we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) - 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• NUS card discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer
• Interest-free travel loan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and totally confidential support on a range of topics, including coaching, wellbeing, legal and financial advice

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 23:59pm 14th September
Intended Interview date: 30th September

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Salary: £31,022 starting salary (salary range will increase to a maximum of £33,699 via the length of service) per annum pro rata plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum pro rata.

Contract: Fixed Term, one-year contract until 30 September 2026.

Hours: Part-time/28 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)

Location: Any Refugee Action Office – London, Birmingham, Bradford, or Manchester. We will consider UK-based hybrid working options. 

Closing date to apply for the role: 23.59 on 8 September 2025

*Please read carefully, the information below on how to apply for this role

Please read carefully before applying for this role:

Applications for this role are only* open to people who identify as having lived experience of forced displacement due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses

(This also includes British nationals living/working overseas who have been forced to leave due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses)

*Current Refugee Action employees with and without lived experience are eligible to apply.

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Campaigns and Fundraising teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills across campaigns, public affairs and community engagement.

As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will coordinate our Speakers Community project, delivering talks about refugee rights to schools, universities and groups across the UK. You will develop plans for recruiting more grassroots campaigners to our team, and deliver excellent stewardship to our campaigners and fundraisers. You will also support with the delivery of campaigning events and with our public affairs work.

Working across the Campaigns and Fundraising teams, you will be fundamental in helping us to shift the narrative around people seeking safety in the UK to create a welcoming and anti-racist society.

This role is funded by the Aziz Foundation – it is only open to someone with lived experience of forced displacement, who can demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting Muslim communities and long-term commitment to community/ societal development.

To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:

•  Experience delivering supporter care to campaigners or fundraisers with proven ability to communicate with volunteers, supporters and campaigners in a friendly and engaging manner
• Able to write compelling and engaging copy
• Experience in grassroots campaigning and community organising
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide logistical and administrative support.
• Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
• Effective time manager who can work well to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills to help develop and deliver campaign events.
• Ability to collaborate and work supportively and effectively within a team.
• Able to work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Interest in campaigning and advocacy work.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it. 

 For further details and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 23:59 on 8 September 2025

Interviews: 23 September 2025 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Immigration Salary List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.

About The Role
Closing Date: 11th September
Interviews: 29th September
Are you passionate about using evidence and data for good? As a new role, you will have the exciting opportunity to support and transform how we use health-related dementia data in the development and curation of our strategic evidence base. Clear and impactful data is key to understanding the scale and impact of dementia in the UK, and this role will be pivotal to ensuring we’ve got what we need.
Your role will be critical to informing research, influencing and engagement activity through deep-dive analysis and synthesis of existing data, identification of potential data gaps and methods to fill them, and the production of jargon-free, engaging interpretation and information for both internal and external use.
You will work alongside the Dementia Data and Intelligence Lead, together providing expertise on evidence, data and insight in the context of dementia, ensuring that the Society’s decisions and interpretation of dementia and the system are based on the highest quality of dementia evidence. You’ll also work closely with other members of the Strategic Evidence team - our in-house experts for dementia data, economics, care and clinical research evidence, responsible for gathering and generating evidence on the scale and impact of dementia across the UK, contributing authoritative, impactful evidence to inform policy making and strategic decision-making.
You will be part of an even larger Evidence, Policy & Influencing (EP&I) function, which is laser-focused on ending the devastation of dementia through changing policy. Teamwork and communication are key in this role – with colleagues internally and with the system externally to help make dementia the priority it needs to be.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Strategic Evidence team and shape how we use data and intelligence to inform what we know about dementia.
About you
You’re a data analyst with previous experience of analysing data to inform policy and/or strategic decision making who thrives on bringing clarity to complex questions using data. You understand the importance of clear communication when it comes to sharing data and intelligence with technical and non-technical audiences. You’re passionate about using data and evidence for good, and you can understand the need for impactful data and evidence in the current health and social care landscape. You’re a trusted expert and critical friend, always considering the impact of your work on people affected by dementia.
Essential experience:

- Qualification in a discipline relevant to data analysis or equivalent demonstrable work experience.
- Skills in using statistical analysis techniques to draw impactful conclusions from complex data sets.
- Skills in data visualisation with the ability to tailor the communication of your findings to different audiences, using tools such as Power BI or ArcGIS.
- Experience of using software packages or coding languages to efficiently process data and produce shareable outputs (R Studio, SQL, Python etc.).
- Experience of preparing briefings, reports and other creative assets to support the sharing and mobilisation of data insights.
- Experience of providing advice and guidance on how to use data insights to team members and other internal colleagues.
- Experience of analysing and appraising data to inform policy and/or strategic decision making.
- Experience in using project and stakeholder management skills to deliver and monitor projects of work that require internal and external collaboration.

In addition to this, you will:

- Be a true team player, supporting colleagues and knowing when to ask for help.
- Be eager and able to work at a pace in a complex environment.
- Be independently minded and a critical thinker; curious and constantly questioning the status quo.
- Be an exceptional communicator, passionate about sharing best practices, insights and feedback effectively.
- For this application, we strongly recommend including a supporting statement letting us know how you meet the essential criteria and why you are motivated for this role.

What you’ll focus on:

- Informing data advocacy, helping us demonstrate a case for change around the need for improvements in dementia data, by building a deep understanding of the quality and quantity of health-related dementia data.
- Supporting the development and implementation of a strategic approach that enables the use of dementia specific and other relevant data in our strategic evidence base.
- Combining datasets from various sources externally, generating actionable insights on the scale and impact of dementia that are understandable and impactful for different audiences and purposes.
- Creating engaging content for internal and external use, using appropriate data visualisations to present data in engaging and easily interpretable ways for non-data professionals.
- Supporting the development and management of a more robust single point of truth to ensure correct usage and communication of data and statistics internally and externally.

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 per annum 

Accommodation:there is the option to live in or out with this role

Location:West End, Southampton, SO30 2HL

Closing date: Thursday 18 September 2025

Interview dates:

• 1st stage interview – Thursday 25 September 2025
• 2nd stage discovery session – Thursday 2 October 2025

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people?

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Southampton Rehoming Centre in all pets, people, facilities, financial and compliance matters!

This is an exciting time for the Southampton Centre with many changes happening and the chance for a dynamic leader to bring their own experience and help shape the future for the pets and people at the site. 

More about the role

Blue Cross Southampton Rehoming Centre has cared for pets and supported the local community since 1988. The site provides care for dogs, cats and kittens, while our dedicated offsite team supports small pets in foster homes and through our home direct scheme.

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, facilities, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards.

This role is about leading people and leading change. We have a skilled, passionate team with great ideas – we now need someone who can take those forward, make things happen, and bring colleagues with them on the journey. There’s also real opportunity shape the future of the centre, including rethinking how we use our space for the most effective working environment.

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday with flexibility where there is a business need. 

Accommodation – this role comes with the option of on-site accommodation by way of a two-bedroom bungalow which includes a study/third bedroom and an extensive private garden!

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.

About you

You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong change management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements.

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll bring sound knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people, and resources to achieve outstanding results.

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting.
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment.
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives.
• Financially aware and numerate.
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams.
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important.
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  
• Current full driving licence.

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Thursday 18 September 2025.

The process will include:

• First stage interview and site tour – Thursday 25 September 2025
• Discovery Session – Thursday 2 October 2025. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues at the Centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.

We are looking for an Advocacy Director (temporary position to cover maternity leave) to join our team.  The Director of Advocacy plays a key role in influencing UK government decision-making around preventing and responding to hunger and nutrition crises globally. This senior leadership position will be responsible for shaping and driving an impactful advocacy agenda that aligns with Action Against Hunger’s mission to respond effectively to humanitarian crises worldwide and to detect, prevent and treat child undernutrition. Additionally, the role will position the charity as a trusted partner and reliable recipient of UK government humanitarian grants.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in both advocacy on humanitarian crises and related subjects, and a good understanding of UK ODA funding mechanisms. The Director of Advocacy oversees a department responsible for both Action Against Hunger’s UK advocacy and campaigns work and for managing UK government and related income streams.We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 25-Sep-2025 23:30 

Planned date to begin interviews: 01/10/2025

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

ABOUT US

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats. 

Join our Online Information Session! We are hosting an Online Information Session with the CEO and existing Director of Brand and Communications (Supporter Mobilisation) to give candidates an opportunity to learn more about the role and to ask any questions.

The session will last no longer than 45 minutes and will be held at 15:30 on Monday 1st September. 

THE ROLE 

We are looking for an experienced, visionary leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Executive Director of Supporter Mobilisation. This is a newly refocused position, shaped with the future in mind, and designed to deepen the public’s relationship with trees and woods.  We are fighting for the health of people and the planet with every tree. 

You will be at the helm of our strategy to engage millions-inspiring action, growing income, and strengthening our brand. Leading a talented and passionate team, you’ll develop bold, integrated campaigns that move hearts and minds. You’ll oversee communications, digital and community fundraising, membership,  and our high-profile campaigns and Trees for All programme that builds public awareness and inspires a mass movement of support for our cause. 

Working closely with the CEO and fellow Executive Directors, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Trust and ensuring alignment across our work, people, and values.  Helping the Trust protect and restore woodlands that have stood for centuries - the crown jewels of the natural world in the UK - and create the woods of the future, means this role will leave a legacy which will last for generations.  It’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, engage and inspire others, and literally change the nature of the UK landscape for the better. 

THE CANDIDATE 

We are looking for a senior leader with a track record in large-scale communications, supporter engagement and mobilisation, or fundraising. You’ll have a strong understanding of how to use inspiring stories, quality data, and digital innovation to move people to action-and how to build momentum around a mission. 

You’ll bring strategic insight and a collaborative spirit, with the gravitas to influence at the highest levels and the heart to connect with people from all walks of life - helping us to bring trees and woods to all. 

Just as important as your skills is your alignment with our cause. You’ll be values-led - passionate about our cause and excited by the potential of this pivotal role to shape lasting change. 

Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: 

• Enhanced Employer Pension 

• Life Assurance 

• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options 

• Generous Annual Leave (25 days + bank holidays) 

• Annual leave buy and sell 

• Enhanced Parental Pay 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented. 

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count-are what matter most.

To maintain fairness and reduce bias during shortlisting, we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from hiring managers, please help us to maintain your anonymity by removing personal details from your CV prior to submission. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet. 

1st Stage Interviews will be held via Teams on Wednesday 8 October 2025.
2nd Stage Interviews will be held in-person at our Grantham Office on Tuesday 14 October 2025 

Details of both events will be shared with shortlisted candidates prior to each stage. 

Equality Impact Assessment Specialist
Reference: AUG20258292
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term for 10 months
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Are you passionate about inclusion and equity?  Do you enjoy developing and driving evidence-based policy and process change through collaboration? 

We know that to tackle the nature and climate emergency we need to enable more, and more diverse people to act for nature. Conservation is one of the least diverse sectors in the UK and we recognise our responsibility in driving forward on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) towards a sustainable future for people and nature together.

Recognising that people are at the heart of delivering our ambitions, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented person to join us as an Equality Impact Assessment Specialist.

Working as part of a programme team, reporting to the Senior Accessibility Specialist you will act as lead on building, piloting and embedding a new Equality Impact Assessment process and upskilling colleagues for use across the organisation.

You will develop close relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including project managers, portfolio office, transformation teams and the EDI team; working collaboratively to ensure our policies, projects and programmes have an equitable approach from their inception.

You will have experience of successfully developing and supporting others in conducting Equality Impact Assessments or equivalent data analysis to inform evidence-based decision making. Leading and enabling change to improve inclusivity in an organisation, community or movement building setting. You will be an effective influencer with a record of working with others to achieve results.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and credible advocate of equity, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of key issues, challenges and the ability to lead on operational change processes.

This role may include line managing volunteers.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of conducting and supporting Equality Impact Assessments or similar assessments and data analysis that informs policy and procedure
• Strong understanding of intersectionality and generalist EDI knowledge, including the Equality Act 2010, to inform specialist advice and guidance
• Experienced in delivering strategic interventions and influencing positive change at all levels of a large and complex organisation
• Comfortable in proactively challenging internal policy, practices and communications to better include marginalised groups
• Experience of designing and delivering resources and training around EDI in a range of formats to meet the learner where they are in terms of their understanding and needs 
• Strong experience of project management to enable work to be planned and delivered to a high quality, on time and within resource capacity
• Experience in contributing to change management and enabling organisational transition to new processes
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
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Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, PowerPoint and project management systems.
• Knowledge of environmental sector and key relating EDI issues and barriers to participation.
• Line management experience.

Closing date: 17:00, Mon, 8th Sep 2025

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position commencing Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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 are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.