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The Role
The Hummingbird Pollinator is a strategic and external-facing leader who combines vision with agility, precision with creativity. They will guide Canopy’s Philanthropic Partnerships team in cultivating high-value relationships, securing transformational funding, and embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
As part of Canopy’s leadership team, the Hummingbird Pollinator will serve as a trusted advisor on fundraising strategy, donor relations, and organizational sustainability — ensuring every partnership fuels our mission and amplifies Canopy’s impact on the world’s forests and climate.
The Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Philanthropic Vision
- Develop and execute Canopy’s 5-year philanthropic strategy, aligning major gifts, institutional partnerships, and stewardship with Canopy’s bold goals.
 - Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, ensuring forecasting and pipeline accuracy.
 - Collaborate across teams to integrate storytelling, communications, and immersive engagement into all donor interactions.
 
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor the Development Director and Donor Engagement Specialist.
 - Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
 - Partner with Grants, Research, and Analytics colleagues to ensure seamless execution and reporting.
 
Donor Engagement & Relationship Building
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donor and institutional partnerships.
 - Lead high-impact donor experiences that inspire connection and long-term commitment.
 - Represent Canopy externally as a trusted, strategic ambassador to our philanthropic partners.
 
Philanthropic Culture & Collaboration
- Champion a culture of philanthropy across Canopy — helping all teams understand and celebrate the power of donor partnerships.
 - Equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to engage in meaningful donor storytelling.
 - Work cross-functionally to ensure that philanthropic principles are integrated into all strategic planning and communications.
 
About Canopy
At Canopy, we partner with the world’s largest brands and innovators to protect the world’s forests, species, and climate. We’re a not-for-profit that makes the impossible happen — building market solutions to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests standing and scale Next Gen alternatives that change supply chains forever.
Why Join Canopy
This is a rare moment to join a movement on the rise. With a transformational foundation in place and a clear path toward long-term sustainability, the Hummingbird Pollinator will help shape the next era of Canopy’s philanthropic growth.
You’ll join a globally distributed team of innovators and advocates, united by the belief that bold collaboration can protect the planet’s most vital forests — and transform industries along the way.
About You
You are agile, curious, and creative. You see patterns others miss, forge connections that spark growth, and thrive in dynamic environments. You’re both strategic and relational, bringing energy, empathy, and excellence to every interaction.
You bring:
- 10+ years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, or institutional philanthropy, including leadership experience.
 - A record of securing transformative gifts and managing complex donor portfolios.
 - Experience leading and mentoring collaborative, high-performing teams.
 - Strategic thinking paired with operational excellence.
 - Creativity, curiosity, and a “Yes AND…” mindset.
 - Excellent communication and relationship skills that inspire confidence.
 - Resilience, adaptability, and humour.
 - Passion for environmental impact, conservation, or systems change.
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is one of two District Property Secretary roles in North West England Methodist District, who will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property. Using their knowledge of land and buildings, and their use and maintenance, in addition to knowledge of governance in the Methodist church context, the postholders will ensure a coherent and holistic approach to property across the District.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice to churches and circuits on property-related matters
Work with colleagues, including ministers and lay members of the circuits and churches within the District, to maximise utilisation of property and land across the District for mission and income generation, in line with Connexional property strategy
- Support with selling properties
- Collaborate with colleagues on seeking alternative opportunities for mission or income generation
- Provide guidance on potential grant opportunities
Provide support with the instruction of professional advisors and contractors and liaise with surveyors as necessary
Provide advice and support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with relevant standards and legislation
Support the management of the consents process
- Advise the consent giving body of the District regarding property projects and the feasibility of District grants
- Provide support on the use of the online consents system
- Oversee the submission of annual returns
Provide oversight of quinquennial inspections
- Ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner
- Ensure action points are followed up
- Collate copies of returns
To assist in the development and continual review of the District Development Plan for property
Ensure work is in line with the requirements of relevant bodies and legislation
- The Methodist Standing Orders and Connexional Team (including as a member of the Connexional Property Group)
- Maintain the District relationship with TMCP and action any correspondence as required
Report at District Policy Committee/Synod as required
NWED covers the geographical areas of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Hours: 35hrs per week, including some evening and weekend working
Location: Home-based, with some travelling required
Responsible to: District Secretary: Administration Compliance
Terms and Conditions
33 days (231hrs) annual leave entitlement per year, including public holidays.
There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be auto-enrolled. Lay employees who do not meet the auto-enrolment criteria are eligible to join the scheme subject to certain provisions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of up to three-month probationary period.
Opportunities for study and for training.
The North West England District is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, inclusion and equality, and promoting the welfare of the communities served. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks and be required to complete relevant training in the course of their probationary period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Practice Tutor to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits. You will join our Postgraduate Studies Department with a growing programme portfolio and increasing number of students. We work closely with University College London (UCL) to deliver programmes, therefore you will have the unique opportunity to work in collaboration with a world-leading Higher Education establishment as well as a renowned children’s mental health charity.
What you’ll do
As Senior Practice Tutor, you will support the delivery of a postgraduate training programme for clinicians working with children and young people, focusing on Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A). The role involves teaching, supervising, and assessing trainees, facilitating small group sessions, and contributing to curriculum development. It also includes supporting trainee wellbeing, ensuring academic standards, and participating in departmental meetings, all within a hybrid working model and in collaboration with University College London.
What you’ll bring
Essential skills and experience:
- Qualified and accredited: a recognised core mental health qualification and IPT-A accreditation (IPT UK).
 - Experienced: extensive clinical experience with children, young people, and families, plus significant experience supervising in IPT-A.
 - Educator and trainer: proven ability to deliver clinical training or university-level teaching.
 - Supportive and inclusive: skilled in supporting students, culturally aware, and committed to inclusive learning environments.
 - Flexible and organised: able to manage workload independently, meet deadlines, and take annual leave outside term time.
 
Key details
Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week): usually on Mondays during term time. There may be occasions where you are requested, or you may request, to work flexibly and on a different day of the week to support peak points in the academic cycle, e.g. to meet marking deadlines.
Salary: £52,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Flexibility will be required to attend in-person teaching days during term time.
Contract type: Permanent.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Tuesday 11 November 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 13 November 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely week commencing 17 November 2025.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
                    The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a crucial, high-impact specialist role. You will be the dedicated advocate and expert for members of the Armed Forces community, providing end-to-end support through the complex process of securing compensation and pensions they are rightly entitled to.
You will manage a dedicated caseload, taking full accountability for guiding beneficiaries through claims, reviews, reconsiderations, and appeals under both the Service Pensions Order and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS). Your ultimate accountability will be to provide professional representation and advocacy before the War Pensions & Armed Forces Tribunal.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Specialist Legal Advice & Casework: Provide expert-level advice on War Pensions and AFCS legislation, managing a complex caseload from initial claim through to final appeal/reconsideration, and ensuring all advice is meticulously documented.
- Tribunal Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the primary advocate by preparing detailed case files, analyzing legal papers, and providing professional, in-person representation before the War Pensions & Armed Forces Tribunal.
- Holistic Support: Identify beneficiaries' wider welfare needs, coordinating seamlessly with other RBL teams to ensure they receive comprehensive, wrap-around support.
- Compliance & Excellence: Maintain rigorous standards of operational excellence, including accurate case record-keeping and strict adherence to RBL's performance criteria and Safeguarding Policy.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
What You'll Bring:
- Experience of working in an Advocacy capacity in the voluntary sector, public service, legal service or Armed services.
- Demonstrable experience of public speaking or training delivery.
- Proven ability to understand and interpret complex legislation (specifically related to War Pensions and AFCS).
- Proven experience of dealing with difficult and complex client situations.
- General knowledge of clinical conditions and their effects relevant to compensation and pensions.
- Experience of report writing and thorough documentation.
- Strong commitment to RBL's values and the ability to travel as required for Tribunal attendance, service meetings, and training.
Employee benefits:
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We are recruiting for a IDVA to join our team in Hertfordshire; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: IDVA
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 11 November 2025
Interview date: 18 November 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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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 Social Care IDVA
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Location: 4 days located across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Social Care with 1 day per week remote working
Contract: Fixed term – March 2026 (with the view to extend)
Hours p/w: 35 hours per week
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.
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:
The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor. You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services.
The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services.
Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.
About You:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
To be successful as the Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies. Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
Your abilities extends to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs. Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.
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.
Interviews are taking place on 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 we 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Developing Philanthropy
We are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Developing Philanthropy to join the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) in this remote working role.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing environmental philanthropy across the UK and to help inspire funders to support causes that sustain a thriving planet.
Position: Head of Developing Philanthropy
Location: Home-based (within 90 minutes of London by train)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time (nb. 80% FTE or flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
Working closely with EFN’s Executive Director, you will lead on growing the amount of funding flowing to environmental causes from UK funders – including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals – by connecting and engaging with those not yet funding environmental causes at scale, and inspiring and supporting them to start giving or to give more.
You will form part of EFN’s Leadership Team, deputising for the Executive Director as needed, and will likely line manage a small team of 3–4 individuals.
You will:
- Revise and implement EFN’s Growing Environmental Philanthropy (GEP) strategy, working with the Executive Director, Board and GEP Advisory Group.
 - Raise awareness of the need for environmental philanthropy through partnerships, events, communications and media opportunities.
 - Identify and engage new funders and advisors through meetings, events, field trips and speaking engagements.
 - Provide inspiration, advice, and practical resources for funders and advisors to start or expand their environmental giving.
 - Support wider programme delivery, including the Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign and partnerships with organisations such as the Beacon Collaborative and Climate Lead.
 - Contribute to fundraising for EFN’s GEP programme and support EFN’s financial sustainability.
 
About You
You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in fundraising or a related industry, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with individual donors or high-net-worth clients. You’ll be a confident communicator and creative thinker with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.
You will have:
- Strategic leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams.
 - Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, with confidence in public speaking and representing EFN at high-profile events.
 - Experience developing and delivering inclusive, outcome-focused events and programmes.
 - Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload and work independently.
 - Solid IT skills, including CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and virtual meeting platforms.
 
Desirable:
- Experience coordinating networks of funders or organisations.
 - Understanding of the funding landscape within the environment or NGO sectors.
 - Experience in fundraising and/or managing online resources or websites.
 
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
 - 7% employer pension contribution
 - Flexible working options
 - Learning and development opportunities
 - Equipment and office allowance
 
About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) works to transform environmental philanthropy in the UK by increasing funding levels, improving effectiveness and supporting those creating a thriving planet. EFN engages more than 1,000 funder participants and 1,800 fundraiser participants through research, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The West of England Baptist Network (Webnet) is seeking a Trust and Property Officer to join our friendly, relational team. This key role supports the operational and organisational effectiveness of both Webnet and the West of England Baptist Trust Company (WEBTC), helping our network of churches manage governance, legal, property, and trust matters.
The role is a permenant part-time role (15 hours per week) pattern to be agreed. £19.82 per hour (£15,460 per annum) at 15 hours per week.
You’ll play an important part in enabling WEBTC to fulfil its responsibilities as holding trustees for church properties and funds, offering practical guidance on areas such as sales, leases, and redevelopment projects. The role also involves liaising with solicitors, surveyors, and advisors, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with relevant charity and property law.
We’re looking for someone with legal or property experience, who is highly organised, professional, and motivated. A clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively, you’ll share Webnet’s Christian ethos and values, supporting our mission to grow disciples of Jesus across the West of England.
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                Please apply by sending a covering letter outlining the reasons you think you ought to be considered for this role.  
Applications submitted electronically to our Chair of Trustees by Friday 28th November. 
Details on how to apply in the Job Description available to download.
            
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
As the Transition and Recovery Service Team Manager you will oversee the Behavior change, and RISE Teams.
Our Behaviour Change programmes support individuals of any gender or sexual orientation who identify themselves as engaging in harmful behaviours in their relationships and are seeking support to end that harm. They may refer themselves or be referred by a professional. Service Users may have possible engagement with Social Services, Police, Integrated Offender Management (Male only) or Probation where domestic abuse has been identified.
The RISE service provides focused support to those impacted by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking, including people with harmful behaviors, to access education, training, employment or volunteering
As Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a psychologically safe and supportive environment for staff working in emotionally demanding roles. You will lead with empathy and integrity, ensuring team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to raise concerns without fear. Through regular supervision, reflective practice, and wellbeing initiatives, you will promote resilience and mental health, enabling staff to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse.
You will support teams to deliver consistently excellent support to people using our services, ensuring contract compliance, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in a changing landscape.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of working from home and office (Wiltshire or Devon). A driving license and willingness to travel across Wiltshire, Devon and Gloucestershire (for internal and multi-agency meetings and other deliverables) is therefore essential.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide leadership, direction and support to the Behaviour change practitioners and RISE Advisors including leading in recruitment, training, scheduling and supervising staff, ensuring excellent management of the team delivering domestic abuse support to high-risk service users.
 - On a day-to-day basis oversee the performance of the Behaviour change & RISE Team, acting as the main point of contact for the staff.
 - To line manage the team of Behaviour change practitioners and RISE Advisors, providing case management supervision, line management support, allocation of cases and ensuring all staff are supported to meet their full potential.
 - To continue the development of the Behaviour Change practitioners and RISE Advisors into a cohesive and supportive team, through the use of open communication, team meetings and coaching. This will include developing the specialist IDVA roles including Mental Health and Health IDVA’s.
 - Play an active role in supporting the relevant MATAC process, including attending MATAC Management meetings.
 - Additionally, to support the MARAC process and wider information sharing with statutory partners.
 - Ensure the Behaviour change & RISE Team works to accreditation standards.
 - To promote a culture of engagement, improvement and best practice within the Behaviour change & RISE Team, to deliver a high quality and accessible service.
 - To develop and maintain a culture and systems that promote trauma informed practice and equality within the Behaviour change & RISE Team, valuing diversity and offering empathy to victims of abuse, people who cause harm and violence.
 - To lead on reporting outcomes linked to the Behaviour change & RISE Team and the support of people who cause harm and RISE service users.
 - Carefully monitor and evaluate the performance of the Behaviour change & RISE Team, with a focus on quality assurance.
 - Proactively build relationships with the wider statutory and voluntary partners across FearFree services, with a focus on supporting high risk adult victims of domestic abuse.
 - Actively network across the operating area to build the charity’s reputation and harness support for the organisation.
 
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 10 November 2025
Interview date: 17 November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
Our compassionate and dynamic Group Facilitators provide the ‘beating heart’ of support within our multi-disciplinary teams working with individuals of all ages affected by domestic abuse, including those with harmful behaviours, and sexual violence.
This varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed groupwork and limited one-to-one support across a range of programmes, including:
- Empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.
 - Behaviour change programmes for individuals using harmful behaviours in their relationships.
 - Digital peer support and learning opportunities through our online survivor platform, ‘Connecting You’.
 
Working collaboratively with our IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) and Behaviour Change teams, you will help ensure that support is safe, inclusive, and effective for people with a range of experiences and risks. You will play a vital part in championing people to recover from trauma, build safe relationships, and move forward with dignity and hope.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
Group Facilitation and Delivery
- Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm.
 - Foster safe, inclusive spaces that promote empowerment, emotional safety, and constructive challenge.
 - Co-facilitate groups with trained colleagues, volunteers or peer mentors/Experts by Experience as needed.
 - Support the ongoing development and review of group materials and content.
 - Work flexibly and manage your own schedule, including facilitating evening groups on a rotational basis to meet the needs of those unable to attend during working hours.
 
One-to-One Support
- Provide limited 1:1 support for medium-risk clients who may be waiting for or transitioning between group programmes and/or other services.
 - Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs, ISVAs and Behaviour Change Workers.
 - Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
 
Digital Survivor Platform – Connecting You
- Update and upload resources, tutorials, and activities for survivors accessing the platform.
 - Support survivors engaging with online content, including managing enrolments and online group access.
 - Design and deliver trauma-informed self-paced tutorials and reflective learning tools.
 
Peer Mentoring and Survivor Involvement
- Support the recruitment, mentoring and involvement of ‘experts by experience’ in group delivery.
 - Encourage and nurture survivor voices and peer leadership within both in-person and digital forums.
 - Training and Awareness-Raising.
 - Deliver training sessions to professionals and external partners where required.
 - Speak at community or public events to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships, and recovery.
 
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 2 year fixed contract
Hours: full-time
Location: This is a hybrid position, with an average minimum of 2-3 days based in our London office, working remotely from your home, and occasional around Britain. You should live within commuting distance of our London Office.
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office, and the remaining days remote.
About the Role
Are you an experienced project manager passionate about social justice and global mission?
The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Justice and Global Projects Officer to deliver impactful initiatives in the key areas of social justice, organising, reparative justice and global relations.
This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference.
This role sits within the Justice team, working collaboratively with the Global Relationships Team and others. You will also be a part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in implementing our strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- The managements and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams
 - Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups
 
- Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making
 - Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities
 
About You
The ideal candidate will need the following:
- Experience in project management and delivery
 - Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively when required
 - Excellent time and self-management
 - A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others
 
- Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity
 
Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 10 November or Rebecca Boardman (contact details available on the jobs page of our website).
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email the Human Resources team (contact details available on our website).
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Interview Date: 8 December 2025 (in London)
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
                                The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are on the lookout for a passionate and proactive Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small but driven team at a pivotal moment in our journey.
Working closely with the Head of Charity, you will play a key role in bringing our bold three-year strategy to life, helping us grow income across multiple streams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a fast-moving, high-impact charity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, loves building relationships, and is excited to help shape the future of a charity that punches well above its weight.
You will work hand-in-hand with the Head of Charity to drive income across a diverse mix of fundraising steams, from community, events and individual giving to corporate partnerships and trusts. You will also be the friendly, first point of contact for many of our supporters, offering thoughtful stewardship, responding to enquiries, and making sure every donor feels appreciated and connected to the impact they are making.
As a key member of the team, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues including those in charity finance, our fund advisors and key stakeholders within the hospital senior leadership team. You’ll stay on top of budgets to inform your fundraising decisions and grow a culture of income awareness across the Charity and Trust.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice 1066 is looking for an organized and capable Project Manager to oversee the delivery of our advice initiatives, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on our energy service. This role is essential for ensuring our projects meet their charitable goals in Hastings, Rother, and the surrounding areas.
What You'll Be Doing: Project Oversight and Delivery
You will manage the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they run efficiently, meet targets, and adhere to our quality standards and organizational values. This is a practical management role requiring attention to detail and good communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective setup: Establish all necessary processes, IT systems, and regular meetings required for successful project delivery.
 - Reporting and Monitoring: Set up and execute regular data reporting for funders. Monitor project progress against targets, identifying and addressing issues early, and escalating serious concerns to senior management when needed.
 - Staff Coordination: In consultation with advice supervisors, schedule client calls and home visits for energy advisers.
 - Performance and Quality: Monitor adviser performance regarding client satisfaction and adherence to project procedures. Provide necessary guidance and training to advisers.
 - Quality Assurance: Work with advice supervisors to develop consistent templates and scripts for advisers, ensuring the advice meets all required quality standards.
 - Communication: Prepare case studies and presentations on projects as required, including delivering presentations to various audiences, both online and in-person.
 - Compliance: Ensure projects are delivered fully in line with the ethos of CA1066 and its business plan.
 - General Tasks: Carry out other project-related tasks as required to maintain smooth operations.
 
Closing date
14th November 2025
Please note: Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About CA1066
We provide a range of advice services across East Sussex, helping people through education, health preservation, and the relief of poverty. We value sensible, effective service delivery and a supportive working environment.
Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from racial minority communities.
For any queries please email us.
Salary: £25,593.44 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance) + excellent benefits
Remote Birmingham (remote with some hybrid working)
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week (rota basis including evenings and occasional Saturdays).
Are you passionate about helping people manage their finances and overcome debt challenges? Do you thrive in a supportive, client-focused environment? Join our team as a Debt Advice Support Officer and make a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
As a Debt Advice Support Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for clients preparing for debt advice. You’ll guide them through budgeting, gather key information, and support our Money Advisers by ensuring clients are ready for their advice sessions.
This is a role for resilient candidates who are consistent in approach and can demonstrate that they are able to deal with subjects that can be highly emotive and sensitive. With proven experience in a customer service role, you will possess accurate data entry skills and have the desire to learn and develop. We offer full training and there is the opportunity, with experience in this role, to progress your career further as a Money Adviser.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· Support clients in creating budgets and gathering financial information
· Maintain accurate records and appointment systems
· Communicate empathetically and clearly with clients and colleagues
· Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal quality standards
About You
Our ideal candidate will bring:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Empathy and understanding of client needs
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and remote working tools
· Attention to detail and good numerical skills
· Experience in a customer service role
Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement — if you’re excited about the role, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be the right person for this job, or for another opportunity with us.
What We Offer
We provide full training and extensive support to give you all the tools needed to become an exceptional Debt Advice Support Office. The majority of our three-week training programme will be conducted at our offices in Birmingham (Five Ways) along with some remote training too.
We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including:
· 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· A contributory pension scheme
· Flexible hybrid working arrangement
· Generous life insurance
· Wellbeing days to support your mental health
· A healthcare cashback scheme
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
· Working outside the UK (up to 30 days in a 12-month period)
· Free on-site gym
· Enhanced maternity pay
· A birthday voucher to celebrate your special day
How to Apply
We’d love to learn more about you! Please send us your CV and a short cover letter (max 500 words) outlining how you meet the criteria in the job description and why you would be a great Debt Advice Support Officer.
We value authentic applications, so please refrain from using AI-generated content. We’re interested in hearing your own words, experiences, and motivations, this helps us understand your genuine interest in the role and what makes you unique.
If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss them.
Important Information
We may close this advert and process early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
We will only use the data you supply to us for recruitment purposes, and it will be held for twelve months. For further details, please see our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our vacancies page.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We take diversity seriously and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our values: ‘We put people first, We support each other, We solve problems’ underpin our vision to be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or educational institution remain hidden until shortlisting is complete. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds.