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Regional Service Manager (1 x FTE)
Change Lives. Fight Harm. Join Our Team.
Are you ready to tackle one of today's most hidden public health crises?
The South East Gambling Harms Partnership—a strategic collaboration across eight regional Citizens Advice offices (East Berkshire, West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham and Basingstoke, Rushmore, Tadley and Hart)—has secured dedicated funding through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). We are launching a pioneering initiative across Berkshire and North Hampshire to identify, prevent, and reduce the devastating impacts of gambling harms.
We are recruiting for 8 roles to build this brand-new, regional project team. Roles based in Berkshire will be employed by Citizens Advice Wokingham and roles based in North Hampshire will be employed by Citizens Advice Hart :
Available Roles
Regional Service Manager (1 x FTE)
● Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 + 10% employers pension contribution
● The Role: The strategic architect of the project. You will lead the team, build partnerships with NHS and local authority commissioners, and embed gambling harm prevention into regional health strategies.
Core Details
● Hours: 37.5 hours per week
● Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2028 (Flexible working available)
● Location: Hybrid working with regular regional travel across Berkshire and North Hampshire.
Why Join Us?
You will sit at the intersection of Public Health and Economic Resilience. At Citizens Advice, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer an inclusive, learning-focused culture that deeply values a healthy work-life balance. We highly value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the issues we address.
Ready to Apply?
Please download the full application pack for your chosen role via the Citizens Advice Wokingham Website or apply directly through the Charity Jobs portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Grants and Services Caseworker at our charitable foundation, you will make a huge difference to individuals and families in financial hardship through assessing applications and making welfare grants to insurance people going through challenging times.
You will also provide guidance on areas such as benefits, debt, and employment, and signpost applicants to appropriate support services.
Beyond casework and grant-making, you’ll contribute to exciting wider initiatives at The Insurance Charity – from shaping new, responsive grant programmes for individuals, to building partnerships with external organisations to strengthen our impact and reach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 25 hours per week
Base: Shipley office with travel to other offices (Skipton/Harrogate)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,050 (Full time equivalent)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Volunteer Manager to lead the development, coordination, and growth of our volunteer programme supporting unpaid carers (both adults and young carers).
This role will focus on recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse volunteer base, including members of the public, college students, and student social workers to deliver a range of support across our services. Alongside this, the Volunteer Manager will play a key role in building internal capacity by equipping staff with the skills and confidence to effectively support volunteers in their roles. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen a volunteer offer that has real impact for carers in our community.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement:
- Develop and deliver effective volunteer recruitment strategies
- Promote volunteering opportunities through outreach, partnerships, and campaigns
- Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organisations to attract volunteers
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including onboarding and safer recruitment checks
Volunteer Training & Development:
- Design and deliver induction and training programmes for volunteers
- Ensure volunteers are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for their roles
- Support student placements (e.g. social work students) to meet learning objectives
Volunteer Supervision & Support:
- Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and pastoral support to volunteers
- Monitor volunteer wellbeing, performance, and development
- Address any issues or concerns in a timely and supportive manner
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and rewarding volunteer experience
Supporting Staff to Work with Volunteers:
- Train and support internal staff to effectively supervise and work alongside volunteers
- Develop guidance, tools, and best practice resources for staff
- Promote a culture where volunteering is valued and embedded across the organisation
Quality, Safeguarding & Compliance:
- Ensure all volunteering activity is safe, ethical, and compliant with organisational policies
- Maintain accurate records of volunteer activity and engagement
- Support safeguarding processes and ensure volunteers understand their responsibilities
Service Development:
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the volunteer programme
- Gather feedback from volunteers, staff, and service users to inform improvements
- Support reporting on volunteer impact and outcomes
For an informal discussion, please reach out to: Dolly Dalton.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated organisation that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th June 2026
Proposed interview date: Friday 10th July 2026 (Shipley)
Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice & support to carers, to the people they care for and professionals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As part of our shift to embed our advocacy services in the communities we serve, Lamp are recruiting an Advice and Outreach Officer to play a key role in the provision of our Community Mental Health Advocacy service.
A brand new role for the organisation the successful postholder will be responsible for providing our drop-in sessions and advocacy skills workshops across a variety of community spaces around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The successful post holder will be a confident public speaker and dynamic self-starter who is able to cultivate and develop relationships with both professionals and service users. You will work autonomously and must have excellent time-keeping skills and be comfortable managing a varied workload.
As an Advice and Outreach Officer you will work in tandem with our Advocates and Information and Advice Officer to raise awareness of our work, provide ad hoc advice and signposting, manage incoming referrals and deliver confidence and skills building workshops. Experience of delivering advocacy services is not essential but an understanding of the remit and impact of advocacy intervention is highly desirable.
As a mental health charity, we value the lived experiences of people with poor mental health and pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, authentic and accessible service. The successful post holder will be familiar with the social and systemic barriers faced by people living with poor mental health and must be able to offer compassion and empathy toward the people we support.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, disability or who have experienced social exclusion as we recognise the personal insight, resilience and tenacity such experiences can build.
Regular travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is required as part of the role.
The successful candidate will play a key part in the development of the Community Outreach service and the weekly hours for the role will grow in line with the success of the Advice and Outreach Officer’s work. The successful post holder will need to work flexibly from week to week with some regular commitments which may include evenings and weekends.
Job Purpose:
To provide advice, signposting and advocacy skills training to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Develop relationships with community groups and spaces to deliver advocacy drop-in and skills workshops.
To act as a first point of contact for individuals approaching the service.
To provide support to the wider advocacy delivery team by managing incoming referrals.
Our mission is to navigate people through the complexities of mental health support & empower them to rebuild their lives.
Hours: 12 hours per week
Base: Shipley office
Salary: £32,000 – £35,050 (Full time equivalent)
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Service Manager to lead and develop our wellbeing offer for unpaid carers in Bradford. This service provides free counselling support delivered by student counsellors, offering vital emotional wellbeing support to carers. The service also trains volunteers to offer a compassionate listening service.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a relatively new part of the charity, ensuring high-quality delivery while contributing to its growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Coordination:
- Manage referrals into the wellbeing service, including initial contact and triage of unpaid carers into the caring callers support offer or counselling offer
- Assess needs and match carers appropriately with student counsellors/ volunteers
- Monitor the progress and outcomes of counselling support
- Support the coordination of wellbeing activities across all areas including staff wellbeing
- Student Counsellor/Volunteer Recruitment & Support
- Recruit student counsellors and volunteers in partnership with training providers
- Deliver in house induction and training to students/volunteers
- Provide ongoing support, guidance, and workplace supervision to student counsellors /volunteers
- Ensure students are working within ethical and professional boundaries
Quality Assurance & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of service delivery
- Monitor service performance and outcomes
- Produce reports for internal use and funders
Service Development:
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service
- Identify gaps, opportunities, and innovations to better support carers
- Support the development of policies and procedures where needed
Funding & Sustainability:
- Contribute to identifying and securing future funding opportunities
- Support bid writing and reporting to funders
For an informal discussion, please reach out to: Dolly Dalton.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated organisation that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th June 2026
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 (virtually)
Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice & support to carers, to the people they care for and professionals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role offers the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing financial challenges, providing them with the guidance, support, and tools they need to navigate complex debt issues.
Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays (part time pro-rata)
Location: Sefton, Merseyside
Pension: 7% (If you pay at least 1% salary contribution we top up to the required 8%)
What we offer to our staff
- A contribution of 7% of your salary into a Stakeholder Pension
- Consideration for Hybrid working options
- Professional and advice sector recognised training
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free VDU eye care test
- Employee Assistance Programme
We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Welfare Benefits Caseworker Supervisor to join our team at Citizens Advice Sefton. This is a key role supporting both clients and colleagues by delivering high-quality benefits advice and providing technical supervision and guidance to team members.
You’ll work directly with clients to help them navigate complex welfare benefit issues, manage appeals, and ensure their entitlements are maximised. Alongside your casework, you will provide day-to-day support to advisers and caseworkers, offering technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentoring to ensure excellent standards across the service.
You will help maintain a strong team culture, contribute to service development, and ensure that our work continues to meet Citizens Advice quality standards and the needs of our local community.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established local charity with a supportive team of advisers and caseworkers who are committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.
92% of our clients agree or strongly agree that they would recommend our advice service to others.
If you have in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits, strong interpersonal skills, and experience supporting others in an advice setting, we would love to hear from you.
Application is via online application form on our website.
Please note: Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026 - 6pm
In-person interviews to be held: Week commencing 29th June 2026
Empowering individuals in Sefton with free, confidential advice and support to resolve problems and improve their lives and communities
Lead advice services that change lives
Citizens Advice Barking & Dagenham is seeking an experienced and ambitious Service Manager to provide leadership for our advice services at a critical time for local communities.
Demand for welfare benefits, debt and housing advice continues to grow. We are looking for someone who can lead high-quality services, support and develop staff, build partnerships, and help shape the future of advice provision in the borough.
The Service Manager will oversee the performance and development of our advice services, manage Service Leads and Team Leaders, ensure delivery against funding requirements, and work closely with senior leadership to develop new opportunities and partnerships.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Significant experience within Citizens Advice or a comparable advice organisation
- Experience managing complex advice services, projects or programmes
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Experience monitoring performance and delivering funded contracts
- The ability to develop services, build partnerships and identify new opportunities
- A commitment to equity, inclusion and access to justice
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational manager seeking a senior leadership role within a respected local charity.
What we offer
- Salary of £42,771 per annum
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to influence the future of advice services in Barking & Dagenham
Citizens Advice Barking & Dagenham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 9.00am, 15 June 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 22 June 2026
Information & Advice Officer
Action Disability Kensington & Chelsea (ADKC)
Help make a real difference in the lives of disabled people locally
Action Disability Kensington & Chelsea (ADKC) is a local Disabled People’s Organisation committed to removing barriers, promoting independence and ensuring disabled people can access the information, services and opportunities they need to live the lives they choose.
Our work is guided by the social model of disability recognising that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their impairment. We work alongside disabled people to challenge those barriers and create a more inclusive and accessible community for everyone.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and organised Information & Advice Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team ✨
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about accessible communication, enjoys supporting people and wants their work to make a genuine difference within the local community.
The Role
You will play a key part in delivering ADKC’s Information and Advice service, providing clear, accurate and accessible information to disabled people, their families and professionals across Kensington & Chelsea.
Your work will include:
• Providing high-quality information and advice support
• Producing accessible factsheets, newsletters and website content
• Creating promotional materials and displays
• Supporting people to access local services, opportunities and information
• Contributing to ADKC’s wider work promoting inclusion, choice and independent living
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, and where your work will have a direct impact on people’s lives
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
• Experience delivering information and advice services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience producing clear, accessible written materials
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• An understanding of disability equality and the social model of disability
Desirable:
• Lived experience of disability
• Experience working in the voluntary, community or disability sector
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to removing barriers and supporting disabled people to have greater choice, control and independence
Why Join ADKC?
At ADKC, lived experience, collaboration and community are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
• A fully accessible office
• Hybrid working opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• Meaningful work that makes a real local difference
ADKC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and supporting disabled applicants throughout the application process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
The Disabled People's Organisation for Kensington & Chelsea. Support, advice & advocacy for local disabled adults. Campaigning for inclusion.
About the role:
For someone trying to move forward after contact with the criminal justice system, safe housing can be the turning point that changes everything. As a Housing Advice Worker, you’ll be part of Single Homeless Project (SHP’s) Pan London Housing Advice and Interventions Service, delivered in partnership with St Mungo’s and the Ministry of Justice, helping people on probation find clearer, safer routes away from homelessness and housing crisis.
Based in Brent, with work connecting into designated London boroughs, you’ll work closely with Probation Services to support clients to sustain their current accommodation or secure new housing where needed. Day to day, you’ll hold a caseload, complete strengths-based assessments, explore housing, financial, employment and wider support needs, and build practical plans that turn pressure and uncertainty into clear next steps. You’ll also identify risks and safeguarding concerns, keep accurate case records, liaise with housing providers and specialist agencies, and work alongside partners such as probation and police to help people access accommodation and opportunities that are safe, realistic and sustainable.
This is a Monday to Friday role in a friendly, supportive and high-performing team that is serious about the difference good housing advice can make. At SHP, you’ll be supported to grow your knowledge of housing, homelessness and criminal justice practice, build confidence in multi-agency working, and develop your career in a values-led organisation where your work has real purpose every day.
About you:
- You understand that housing advice can be life-changing, and bring either experience in supported housing, floating support or a relevant qualification, alongside a working knowledge of housing legislation.
- You can hold your nerve when situations are complicated, emotionally charged or fast-moving, keeping people’s safety, choices and next steps at the centre.
- You know how to get things moving through strong partnership work, building the kind of relationships with agencies, services and professionals that open doors for clients.
- You care about delivering a service that feels human, purposeful and high-quality, where people are informed, respected and supported to take more control of their future.
- You’re organised, self-motivated and ready to manage a varied caseload, balancing competing priorities without losing sight of the person behind each case.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 14th June at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd June online via Microsoft Teams
Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check and probation vetting to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Details
- Salary: £36,565 FTE (£29,252 pro rata)
- Location: Brent, Northwest London
- Working Pattern: 32 hours across 4 days (Monday–Thursday)
- Working arrangements: Hybrid (2 days per week on site)
- Contract: Fixed term to 20th April 2027
About the Organisation
This is a frontline charity tackling poverty and food insecurity and supporting people to move from crisis towards longer-term stability. The organisation’s advice offer is a key part of that support, delivering timely, high-quality guidance to people navigating complex challenges.
About the Role
As Interim Advice Manager, you’ll manage an advice service across multiple sites, leading staff and volunteers who deliver advice on benefits, housing, debt and immigration. You’ll combine hands-on delivery (including a small caseload) with oversight of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues, including the Head of Advice, to help implement new initiatives and strengthen the service’s impact
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery of the advice service, including setting objectives, managing performance, and providing supervision and feedback to staff and volunteers
- Hold a small caseload to stay connected to frontline delivery and community needs
- Maintain high-quality, compliant advice provision, ensuring delivery aligns with funder expectations and internal standards
- Use case management systems to report on cases and outcomes, supporting funding needs and future applications
- Drive service development, reviewing procedures, improving systems, and supporting expansion aligned to organisational strategy
- Undertake quality assurance activity (including case checking and advice audits) and keep colleagues informed of relevant policy/legislation changes
- Support effective volunteer management, including induction, support, supervision and retention activity
- Contribute to budgets, monitoring, evaluation, stakeholder feedback, and action planning to strengthen service effectiveness
- Work within the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) framework, ensuring policies and procedures remain current and audit-ready
Skills / Experience Required
- At least 3 years’ experience in welfare advice or casework within the charity sector
- Strong people management experience (including supporting and developing staff/volunteers)
- Strong project/service improvement experience, with confidence managing competing priorities
- Knowledge across welfare benefits, housing, debt and/or immigration, plus safeguarding understanding
- Confidence using case management systems and using data to inform reporting and improvements
- Experience of the Advice Quality Standard, work with refugees and asylum seekers, and/or community language skills (e.g., Arabic, Farsi, Somali) – desirable
To Apply
- If you’re ready to inspire others and be part of a team dedicated to saving lives, we’d love to see your CV!
Interview Process
- Stage 1: informal screening call (fit, motivation, and values alignment)
- Stage 2: formal in-person interview
Deadline for Applications
- Monday 1st June 2026, 9am
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are currently looking to recruit an Advice Session Supervisor. Experience in this role would be beneficial, but we will accept a Trainee Post for the right candidate.
Working at Citizens Advice Hertsmere offers many rewarding benefits, both personally and professionally. It provides the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by helping individuals navigate challenges such as debt, housing, employment, and legal issues. This work can be highly fulfilling, as you directly support members of your community during difficult times. It also helps develop valuable skills, including communication, problem-solving, empathy, and teamwork, which are useful in many career paths. Additionally, Citizens Advice Hertsmere provides training and ongoing support, creating a positive and inclusive environment where staff and volunteers can grow in confidence and knowledge. Overall, this is a meaningful role that combines community impact with personal development.
Job Description: Advice Session Supervisor
Location: Hertsmere including Bushey and Potters Bar
Role Purpose
To supervise the delivery of high-quality advice services across multiple channels (face-to-face, telephone, email, webchat), ensuring that clients receive accurate, timely, and empathetic support. The Advice Session Supervisor will lead and support a team of advisers and volunteers, uphold Citizens Advice standards, and contribute to service development and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Session Supervision
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Oversee daily advice sessions, ensuring smooth operation and effective client service.
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Provide real-time support and guidance to advisers and volunteers.
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Manage session logistics including rota coordination and resource allocation.
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Assisting with call back and responding to email enquiries
Quality Assurance
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Conduct case checks and file reviews in line with Citizens Advice quality standards.
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Identify and address advice quality issues and training needs.
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Support continuous improvement through feedback and coaching.
Staff and Volunteer Support
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Assist in the induction, training, and development of new and existing volunteers and staff.
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Provide mentoring and technical support to ensure competence and confidence.
Service Monitoring and Reporting
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Monitor service delivery against KPIs and targets.
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Support the Advice Services Manager in identifying trends and service gaps.
Research and Campaigns
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Encourage and support the collection of evidence for social policy work.
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Promote awareness of local and national campaigns.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
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Proven experience supervising advice sessions or delivering generalist/specialist advice.
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Strong working knowledge of key advice areas (e.g., welfare benefits, housing, debt).
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Ability to meet Citizens Advice competence requirements.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience working within the Citizens Advice network.
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Familiarity with Citizens Advice case management and quality assurance systems.
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Ability to adapt to changing service needs and work flexibly.
Working Conditions and Benefits
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Competitive Salary
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6 weeks annual leave
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Workplace Pension
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Contractual Sick Pay
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Free Parking
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!
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea’s Information and Advice (I&A) service provides rights-based information, advice and advocacy on Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing options as well as practical assistance to enable older people access their entitlements.
Join a vibrant, values‑driven local charity making a real difference to older people across Kensington and Chelsea. As a Senior Information & Advice Caseworker, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our rights‑based advice service is the best it can be — supporting advisers, shaping quality, and helping older people access the benefits, care and housing options they deserve.
If you’re motivated by impact, collaboration and championing dignity and independence, we’d love to hear from you!
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wiltshire Citizens Advice is looking for motivated and collaborative people to help shape and develop our advice services during an exciting period of growth and change.
We are recruiting up to 1.5 FTE Service Managers to lead different parts of our service portfolio. Rather than recruiting to fixed roles, we are looking to appoint people with complementary strengths and shape responsibilities around the experience of successful candidates.
We welcome applications from both experienced managers and people looking to take the next step in their career who can demonstrate leadership capability, initiative and a commitment to high quality services.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Outreach and Partnership Development
You may have experience developing community services, building partnerships or improving access for local communities. This part of the role focuses on outreach delivery, stakeholder engagement and strengthening relationships across Wiltshire.
A technical advice background is not essential for this portfolio.
Casework and Debt Services
You may have experience managing advice or casework services, particularly within debt or specialist advice. This part of the role focuses on service quality, performance, staff support and continuous improvement.
Experience within advice services and/or debt advice would be highly desirable for this portfolio.
About you
We are looking for people who:
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Have experience coordinating services, projects, people or operational activity.
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Can build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
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Are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
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Have the confidence to support improvement and contribute ideas.
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Are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality services.
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Share the values and aims of the Citizens Advice service.
Previous management experience is welcome but not essential if you can demonstrate the skills and potential to succeed in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Manager
Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: Westminster, London (expectation of working from our office 2-3 days a week)
Salary: c£68,000, depending on experience
Start date: We expect to complete interviews in July, with the successful candidate joining the team as soon as possible thereafter, subject to reference checks and notice period.
How to apply: Please submit your application via our website.
About CLTR
The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non-profit and independent think tank with a mission to transform global resilience to extreme AI and biological risks. We achieve this by working with governments and institutions, offering targeted, evidence-based advice designed to enhance understanding, decision-making and governance.
The Role
The Operations Manager is a key hire within our small but highly effective Operations Unit, sitting alongside a People Operations Manager and reporting directly to the Director of Operations. The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting CLTR’s overall operations, working across units and delivering projects spanning cybersecurity, finance, administration, data protection, office management and others.
This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to a skilled and self-motivated operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable switching between strategic project management and day-to-day delivery. You will have the confidence to take on new challenges and the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, contractors and external service providers to drive impact.
You will take ownership of key operational systems and processes, lead on our internal cybersecurity and IT operations (in partnership with our external managed service provider), and support a range of compliance, administrative, and organisational improvement projects. As the organisation grows, this role will be central to building the infrastructure that supports a scaling team.
What you’ll do:
Project & Operations Management
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Project manage key operational initiatives from initiation through to delivery, maintaining clear plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
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Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing operational strategies aligned with the organisation's growth plans.
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Identify inefficiencies in existing systems and processes and drive improvements, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to scale.
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Maintain operational documentation, process guides, and internal knowledge management systems.
Cybersecurity and IT:
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Serve as the primary internal point of contact for our external IT and managed security service provider, ensuring service levels are maintained and issues are resolved promptly.
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Oversee day-to-day IT operations including device management, software licensing, onboarding/offboarding technology needs, and user support escalations.
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Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the organisation's cybersecurity policies and controls, in line with relevant frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials).
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Maintain and develop an asset register, acceptable use policies, access controls, and incident response procedures.
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Proactively identify and mitigate IT and security risks as the organisation grows, including preparing for future infrastructure needs.
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Coordinate internal roll out and learning around AI tools.
Compliance & Governance Support
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Maintain and update internal policies in coordination with the Director of Operations, People Operations Manager and relevant leads.
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Support the People Operations Manager with HR-adjacent compliance requirements where appropriate (e.g. right to work checks, DBS, data handling).
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Support organisational compliance activities, including data protection (UK GDPR) and any sector-or donor-specific regulatory requirements.
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Assist in preparing for and managing external audits, accreditations, and due diligence processes.
Office & Administrative Operations
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Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of office operations, including facilities management, supplier relationships, and procurement.
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Manage relationships with key operational suppliers and service providers, reviewing contracts and ensuring value for money.
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Provide flexible administrative support to the Director of Operations and wider Operations Unit as needed, with a can-do approach to varied tasks.
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Support the planning and logistics of internal events, offsites, and all-staff meetings.
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Provide flexible operational support to the Risk Management Unit (0.5 days per week)
Organisational Development
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Contribute to scaling the organisation's operational capabilities as headcount grows, including helping to onboard new staff, implement new tools, and embed operational best practice.
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Play an active role in fostering a well-organised, collaborative, and mission-aligned working culture.
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Any other tasks as reasonably requested by your line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven track record in an operations, project management, or business management role.
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver to deadlines.
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Proven ability to manage IT and/or cybersecurity operations, ideally including experience working with external managed service providers.
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Experience supporting compliance or governance functions, including working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection practice.
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Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with a systematic approach to documentation and process management.
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A self-starter mentality — comfortable with ambiguity, able to take initiative, and happy to roll up their sleeves on both strategic and administrative tasks.
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High agency and a proactive, ownership-driven approach — you follow through on commitments, adapt quickly, and don't wait to be told what needs doing.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly, kindly and directly — giving and receiving feedback openly, and building strong relationships across teams and with external partners.
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A genuine commitment to CLTR's mission and an understanding that getting the operations right is what enables high-impact work to land.
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Eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Desirable
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Experience working in a not-for-profit, think tank, research organisation, or similarly mission-driven environment.
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Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
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Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, NIST, or ISO 27001.
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Experience supporting organisational scaling or managing change in a growing team.
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Strong digital literacy and experience working with tools such as Claude, Gemini, Asana and WordPress, and the ability to learn new software rapidly.
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Experience managing procurement and supplier contracts.
Location and Travel Requirements
Flexible location within the UK, with the expectation of attending our central London office at least twice-to-three times a week, including Mondays. We are open to discussing remote and flexible working arrangements with candidates.
Salary and Benefits
£68,000, depending on experience. If you are interested in this position, but the salary is a barrier to applying, please get in touch with our team to discuss.
In addition to your salary, CLTR offers a generous benefits package which includes:
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30 days annual leave, plus public holidays;
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£5,000 (before tax) annual wellbeing budget, for you to spend at your discretion on items such as gym membership, therapy, meditation, etc.;
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£3,000 annual learning and development budget, plus up to five days paid work time;
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£2,000 onboarding grant for equipment and supplies;
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A pension contribution scheme (up to 7% employer-matched contribution);
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Private health insurance;
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Group life insurance;
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Generous parental leave benefits; and
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Paid office lunches twice a week including on Mondays.
Working with CLTR also comes with a commitment to caring deeply about your wellbeing, career development and overall experience working with our team, and to respect your preferred working patterns, including flexible working hours as agreed with line managers, wherever possible.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) via our website by 9am UK time on Monday 22 June 2026. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet the person specification, and how you would approach the responsibilities of this role in practice.
We plan to conduct first round interviews online with selected candidates during the week commencing 29 June 2026.
Final interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 13 July 2026 at CLTR’s office in London.
If you have any questions regarding the process or dates above, please get in touch.
Equal opportunities
As an employer we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also warmly welcome applicants returning to work after career breaks.
We know that our organisation is strengthened by the rich variety of perspectives that a truly diverse workforce brings. We want to make sure that our selection processes are as fair as they can possibly be, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work at CLTR.
Therefore, if you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process, including interview, please get in touch so we can talk through any adjustments you need in complete confidence, and make arrangements on your behalf.
Adjustments can be whatever you need them to be, whether that’s around accessibility, preparation time and space, or just travel expenses to get you to an interview. Let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you’re getting a fair opportunity to succeed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Office based in Central Southampton to work alongside our team. There may be the possibility of some hybrid working on completion of probation period.
Home and Well Project
Home and Well is a partnership service supporting residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to return home safely after a hospital stay and maintain their wellbeing. Through a holistic, wrap-around approach, the project provides energy and water advice, income maximisation, Priority Service Register (PSR) referrals, and signposting to additional support services. Home and Well Direct enables referrals from a wide range of organisations, ensuring vulnerable clients receive timely, coordinated support to sustain independence at home.
The Role
To provide effective coordination and administrative support to the Home & Well project, ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery, strong communication with staff, and accurate monitoring and reporting of performance data.
Key Responsibilities
- Administration of and coordination of our important Home and Well Project.
- Communication across teams and organising and chairing meetings
- Production of detailed data reporting
- Supporting ongoing project improvements
- Supporting the Project Manager
- Building strong relationships with staff and stakeholders
About you
You will ideally bring experience of administering and coordinating projects, as well as supporting strong relationships with staff at all levels, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. You will share our passion for community wellbeing and social justice. You’ll be organised and have a strong attention to detail. You will enjoy collating data and looking for solutions.
This role is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and career – and make a difference at a time when our help has never been needed more.
Citizens Advice Southampton is a friendly and dedicated team of paid staff and volunteers. We value our team enormously, and paid staff can expect an environment in which they have opportunities to develop themselves whilst supporting others.
We offer a salary which is competitive in the charity sector, as well as a generous holiday allowance and other benefits including a NEST pension scheme, an outstanding Employee Assistance Programme including a GP helpline, and Life Assurance for paid staff.
Applications
At Citizens Advice, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equity and celebrating inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please download the application pack on our website and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you fit the person specification to Emma Vint.
Please also complete and submit our diversity monitoring form with your application.
The closing date for this vacancy is 9am, Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Thank you for your interest in Citizens Advice Southampton.