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Job Title:                             Farm Rescue Coordinator

Reporting To:                      Supply Lead

Salary Range:                     £27,000 - £29,000 (Dependent on experience)

Contract Type:                   Three months Fixed - Term

Location:                            Based on Farms/ Orchards across Kent and East Sussex 

Hours/Days per week:       37.5 hours per week, 8am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.

Requirements:                   The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently   have the right to work in the UK.  Driver’s license required. 

About The Felix Project 

The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.

Our Values 
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process. 

Purpose of the Job 

We are looking for the Farm Rescue Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring that the charity is successful in achieving its objective to rescue and secure a growing supply of surplus food direct from farms, helping us to meet our ambitious future meal targets to feed those in need. You will support the Farm Lead in maintaining relations with the farms and managing large groups of corporate volunteers who change day to day. You will support the Farm Lead and other Felix colleagues with resource planning, daily reporting and measurement. You will support with making delivering between Felix’s London Depots and the orchards. This is a hands-on role that requires being on your feet and frequent manual handling and is 100% outdoor based regardless of weather. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

• Initial set up at orchard each day (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
• Support Farm Lead to carry out Dynamic Risk Assessment each morning
• Meet, greet and check in volunteers on arrival
• Introduction and H&S briefing
• Support with all aspects of picking, stacking, loading of fruit
• Support with lunch and refreshments for volunteers
• Deliver fruit and/or trays between orchards and Felix’s London depots in a Felix van (Wednesdays)
• Liaise with the depot teams regarding logistics 

Application procedure 

Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. 

Recruitment timeline 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.  

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

Team: Retail

Location: Homebased with regular weekly travel across the Retail estate

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £47,441.93 per annum (mileage will also be covered by our expenses policy)

Contract: Fixed term for 18 months

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Retail Development Manager:

As Retail Development Manager you will assume responsibility for the project design and delivery of a focused programme of operational excellence in our Retail estate, developing improvements reflective of Charity Retail sector best practice, including but not limited to:

-a sector leading Shop Operations Manual and connected assets, policies and procedures, with operational optimisation and simplification of process as core tenets

-working with our Brand & Marketing, Property and Operations colleagues on our internal rebrand proposition, including our boutique and future large store formats

-working with Learning & Development and People colleagues to inform our Retail Performance Framework learning resources

-supporting Retail, Property and People colleagues on the delivery of our future large store format openings

-working with Fleet, Brand & Marketing and Finance colleagues to evaluate current fleet resources, route planning effectiveness and ROI, and options for a future fleet solution

• The Retail Development Manager will play a strategic role in the Retail Leadership and Management Team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Retail and Trading operation.

About the Retail & Trading team:   

• The Retail and Trading department sits within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate and comprises a diverse shop estate of 79 shops across England, Scotland and Wales and a growing ecommerce operation.
• Our operation plays a key role in generating income and introducing audiences to Cats Protection.

What we’re looking for in our Retail Development Manager:

• Extensive experience of charity retail operations, sector best practice and benchmarking
• Extensive experience of project management frameworks and operations, and able to evidence project delivery excellence
• Experience of strategic planning, change management and leadership
• Experience of setting and managing budget
• Hands on experience of managing new store openings
• Full, valid UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle to travel regularly across the Retail estate

What we can offer you:

• a range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 23rd June 2025

Virtual interview date: 1st July 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. A second stage in-person meeting

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

We are seeking an employment law adviser to fill the post of National Officer Employment Law. As a professionally qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2 years post-qualified experience you will lead our legal team and provide professional legal advice on employment law matters. The National Officer Employment Law role is pivotal in supporting our Senior Management Team, staff, and members, ensuring that our legal services are effective and aligned with the union's objectives of building union power.

Salary and Location

• Band 5, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19
• London Starting salary: £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a. or Regional Starting salary: £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689 in annual increments
• London or Region

Successful candidates for the National Officer Employment Law will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in employment law and legal management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex legal issues.

The main duties of the National Officer Employment Law role include:

• Delivering expert legal guidance and representation on employment law issues.
• Conducting legal research, drafting claims, and other legal documents.
• Managing a team of legal professionals, overseeing casework management and ensuring alignment with the union's strategic goals.

You will be committed to developing your team, through training, appraisal and the use of technology and you will be able to show how you maintain and share your up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation. An understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions is essential for the National Officer Employment Law role.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Friday 13 June 2025

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Wednesday 2 July 2025

Selected applicants may be invited to a second interview on Friday 4 July 2025

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION: NATIONAL OFFICER EMPLOYMENT LAW

Ref: 0325

Grade: Band 5, London or Region

Salary:

London Spine points 21-17

London Starting salary £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a.

Regional Spine points 23 -19

Regional Spine points £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689 p.a.

Location: London/Region

Purpose of the job:

To lead on and deliver professional legal advice, guidance, and representation on employment law matters to the Senior Management Team, Staff, NEC and members.

To undertake a management role with direct responsibility for two Legal & Employment Rights Managers (Senior Paralegals).

Responsible to: Band 6, Head of Legal & Equality

Responsible for: Band 4 Legal & Employment Rights Managers (Senior Paralegals /Junior Lawyers)

Contacts

External:

PCS Members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, Legal and other advisors. TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies. MPs, pressure groups, campaigning bodies and media.

Internal:

PCS Staff and managers across Regions, Senior Management Team, National Management Team and other PCS Departments.

Main duties and responsibilities

1.Key areas

• Conduct legal research into past cases and documents
• Draft and prepare claims or other legal documents
• Provide legal advice to SMT, NEC, members
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of PCS members
• Keep up to date with new developments in employment legislation
• Provide employment law briefings to PCS staff about changes in employment legislation
• Advise members and Reps on wrongful termination and unfair dismissal claims, including reviewing dismissal procedures and advocating for members' rights
• Assist members and reps in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on factors such as age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Contribute to the development of the Unions policy objectives including the PCS planning process
• Provide leadership in delivering the unions Legal and Employment Rights strategy
• Provide support and have direct involvement through the National Management Team (NMT) in the unions bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality, learning and digital agendas
• Manage people and resources in the Legal and Employment Rights Unit
• Provide advice to relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
• Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
• Provide input into budgetary processes including bid preparation, monitoring and control where relevant

2.People Management

• Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for officer team/line manager
• Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service
• Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
• Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
• Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training
• Proactively promote diversity in line with the wider PCS approach
• Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
• Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance in consultation with Line Manager
• Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
• Work effectively with lay officials
• Deputise for Line Manager when required

3.Communication

• Ensure digitalisation, information & communication methods are effectively implemented and used to generate improvements
• Draft complex communications including briefs and reports
• Communicate with members by producing circulars and briefings, and by addressing meetings and conferences etc
• As necessary, represent PCS and liaise with outside bodies

4.Casework Management

• Advise in the handling of personal casework
• Liaise with Solicitors, internal and external bodies on the handling of personal casework
• Represent PCS or PCS members at official bodies such as employment tribunals, Civil Service Appeal Board, etc.
• Maintain and improve own knowledge of the developments in employment law and practice

5.Team Working

• Proactively promote team working
• Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
• Provide assistance to team members

6.Equality

• Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination

7.General

• Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
• At all times implement and promote the PCSs equal opportunities policy and adhere to the PCS Values
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of health and safety at work
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
• In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
• Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion (e.g. attendance at Annual Delegate Conference, where required)

Person Specification: NATIONAL OFFICER EMPLOYMENT LAW

Ref: 0325

Date: May 2025

Location: London/Region

ESSENTIAL FACTORS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with 2 years post-qualified experience

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in employment law and legal management, including advocacy and representation
• People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
• Leading committees and teams
• Industrial relations and negotiations
• High level project management, problem solving and decision making

TRAINING

(including continuous professional development)

• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
• Commitment to undertake job-related training
• Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
• Commitment to staff development

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
• Budget monitoring and control processes
• Employment rights, equality legislation, discrimination law and working practices
• Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union

SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
• Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex legal issues
• Ability to identify and set standards and priorities
• Ability to provide strategic and policy implementation advice and guidance

OTHER

• Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions

Contract: Permanent, full time (42 hours Monday-Friday) 

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 plus £3,954 London weighting allowance pro rata 

Location: Hammersmith animal hospital  

Closing date:  Sunday 29th June 2025

Interview dates: 3rd and 4th July 2025

More about the role

Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics provide veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets when their owners can’t afford private veterinary fees. Our vet care is available to pets whose owners receive certain means-tested benefits and live within the catchment area of one of our animal hospitals or pet care clinics.  

We have developed an award-winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic, evidence-based decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us, but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non-judgmental environment.  

We recognise that we work within a profession where compassion fatigue is a risk to us all. We have wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders at all hospitals, coordinating a range of initiatives and promoting a culture of openness and support within the team.  

Working hours: This is a full time position offered on a permanent basis. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 – 5pm. Wednesday 9-5. Hour lunchbreak. Weekend shifts will be required on a rota basis, at our other site based in Victoria, London. This roughly equates to 7-8 full weekends per year.

About you

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will be confident and capable in delivering excellent nursing care for a range of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare. Our Veterinary Nurses work alongside Veterinary Surgeons to promote animal health and welfare through responsible ownership and play a key role in the education of pet owners. 

The ability to work as part of a team and effective communication skills are really important, often you will be the first point of our clients, forming strong bonds with them to ensure improved animal health and welfare.  
 

Knowledge, skills, and experience   

• Fully qualified Veterinary Nurse  
• Registered with RCVS  
• Confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing  
• Demonstrable customer service skills  
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values.  

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had:  

• Provision of nursing clinics  
• Laboratory skills  
• Use of computerised records  

 
How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 29th June 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.    

Blue Cross benefits

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

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

Our generous benefits package includes: 

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

A bit about us

Do you want to create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind.

We are looking for a new team member as a Fundraising Writer! You will be working as part of the Partnerships and Philanthropy team on a permanent basis.

Working hours: 35 hours / Mon - Friday. 

Hybrid role: The role will be hybrid, working from our South East Regional Hub - (Horsham West Sussex) or our London Hub in Blackfriars.  (Please note - the team currently meets at least one day a week at either our Horsham or London Hub.)

• Please attach a Cover Letter to your application, outlining your motivations for applying for this role and any relevant experience you feel you can bring to the job. 
• First stage Interviews are set to take place virtually via Google Meet W/C 23rd June 2025
• Potential 2nd stage interviews are scheduled to take place W/C 30th June 2025 - these will be face to face at our London Hub.

What a day might look like for you

Here at RSPCA we know it's a cliche but no two days are the same. As a Fundraising Writer, we've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like. For a full insight, please refer to the attached job description.

The Fundraising Writer will help ensure the Partnerships & Philanthropy (P&P) Team has access to the information and assets needed to drive income generation and to meet our goals.

In this dynamic role you'll craft a range of compelling and creative fundraising materials.  Using your excellent communication skills, you will collaborate with colleagues across the charity to understand their work and translate into high quality propositions, cases for support, and other inspirational collateral for the P&P audience. You will work closely with internal teams like Projects, Finance, and Brand to ensure all donor communications are impactful and aligned with strategic priorities. You will also help manage the reporting function to ensure funded projects and programmes meet agreed parameters and timescales.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in a similar role, supporting high-value fundraising teams
• Exceptional writing skills with the experience and creativity to turn business cases and operational plans into compelling fundraising propositions.
• The ability to demonstrate the impact of the charity's work to our corporate partners, trust funders, and HNWIs through inspirational communications and project reports.
• Excellent IT skills - spreadsheets, documents, presentation slides, etc 
• Solid understanding of core fundraising activities such as donor stewardship, partnership development, and income management
• Proactivity and ability to anticipate requests for support or information
• Experience with SRM/CRM systems 

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

Final note from us & good luck with your application!

Due to high interest in some of our roles, we review applications as they are received. This can occasionally result in positions closing earlier than advertised. Therefore, we strongly recommend submitting applications early. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications after the posted closing date.

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our mission.For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact us.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.

The SEA LIFE TRUST is an international marine conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and marine life. We champion the need for plastic-free oceans, sustainable fishing, effective Marine Protected Areas, and an end to the exploitation of marine life in captivity. Through global campaigns and the direct care of marine animals in our sanctuaries, we inspire positive change every day.
 

We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Trust & Foundation Fundraising Manager on a 3-month fixed-term contract to take the lead on securing high-value grants that will make a real difference to ocean conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our trust and foundation strategy, develop new partnerships, and grow sustainable income to fund impactful projects around the world.

This can be based at any UK attraction or office, and we will consider full-time and part-time. Interview dates: 23rd and 24th June.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Drive the delivery of the SEA LIFE TRUST fundraising strategy by prioritising and expanding trust and foundation income streams.

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects, focusing on multi-year and high-value funding opportunities.

• Write compelling, tailored cases for support and funding applications aligned to the objectives of each prospective funder.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, ensuring outstanding stewardship through regular updates and impact reporting.

• Collaborate with colleagues across our sanctuaries and within Merlin Entertainments’ Conservation, Welfare & Education team to identify fundable projects and areas of need.

• Support forecasting and budgeting alongside the Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Partnerships, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded.

• Monitor, evaluate and adapt fundraising approaches to maximise success and impact.

• Develop robust reporting and tracking systems to manage fundraising activity and report progress to senior leadership.

• Occasionally represent the SEA LIFE TRUST at internal and external meetings, events, and donor briefings.

• Support other fundraising activities as required, including corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

About You

• A strong awareness of the SEA LIFE TRUST’s mission and a deep passion for protecting our oceans.

• Proven experience in securing high-value (5/6-figure) grants from trusts and foundations.

• A strategic, data-driven approach to fundraising with a focus on return on investment.

• Skilled in relationship-building, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and tailor asks for diverse audiences.

• A confident and compelling communicator, particularly in written English, with an eye for detail and tone.

• Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting against income targets.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and approachable.

• Resilient, results-oriented, and always willing to learn from setbacks.

• Friendly, collaborative, and passionate about conservation.

• Comfortable navigating a continuously evolving charity environment.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

Team: Media

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Salary: Up to £35,065.63 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our National Media Officer:

- research, write, and sell in stories, features, interviews, and images to media to meet team’s objectives

- identify and maximise opportunities in the news agenda to promote our charity’s work in the national media

- produce compelling and newsworthy stories to support wider campaigns, ensuring maximum press coverage

- share responsibility for the delivery of a planned, comprehensive programme of PR activity

- play a lead role in handling national reputational issues

- respond to media enquiries with factually correct and on- message responses

About the Media team:

Our media team is responsible for securing proactive and reactive press coverage for Cats Protection, ensuring more people are aware of our work. Our team protects and enhances the charity’s reputation and works across cat welfare, services, advocacy, campaigns, and income generation.

What we’re looking for in our National Media Officer:

- CIPR or equivalent professional qualification, or working towards

- experience in a press office or journalism environment

- experience working with national media contacts including news agencies

- experience of handling national reputation issues

- ability to draft reactive statements, Q&A documents and write campaign evaluation reports

- creative and organised, good people skills

- excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 23rd June 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 7th July 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Support Dogs is going through a period of exceptional growth including the development of a new centre of excellence in Sheffield. To truly be able to take the next step in our development, we are looking for a senior lead to oversee our puppy team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part in transforming the lives of adults affected by epilepsy, physical disabilities and children with autism. 

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Puppy Co-ordinator to join our forward-thinking training department.  The role will involve overseeing and supporting our puppy co-ordinators, ensuring that all our puppies and volunteers are being trained to the highest possible standards.

Recruitment, educating and supporting of new staff to ensure they can lone work both confidently and effectively are an essential part of this role, alongside ensuring the continued development of existing staff.  In addition to this, the ability to support staff when difficult conversations or situations arise is also essential.  The senior lead must have relevant qualifications and experience in training and behaviour as advising on training and behavioural issues will be required, with the ability to support individuals on writing and implementing suitable behaviour modification plans. 

As senior lead you will be expected to oversee and ensure targets are being reached on a yearly basis, ability to review success rates and how we can increase this, provide relevant reports to the Training Manager and can consider and propose new procedures which improves both our training standards and success rates further. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, making a meaningful impact on the lives of assistance dogs and the people who rely on them.

This role is a full-time position and will require flexibility in working hours, please note some evenings and occasional weekend work will be required. 

Please note interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply and this is a two-stage process.

Information Management and GDPR Lead 

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum  

Location: Newark - Hybrid working with occasional travel to other places of work  

Full time (35 hours per week)  

2 year initial contract with possibility of extension 

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2025  

First interview: 1st and 2nd July 2025  

Second interview: 11th July 2025 

About Us  

Our  are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. They have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. 

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. Our client need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. They recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way our client work, not least in how they mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. 

About You  

Do you have expertise in information management, data governance, and GDPR compliance? Do you have experience developing and delivering data services that support organisational goals and compliance? 

They are looking to recruit an experienced Information Management and GDPR Lead to drive best practices in data governance, privacy, and compliance across our client. This role will develop and manage a data protection service that provides guidance, tools, and resources to help our clients handle personal and non-personal data securely and effectively. You will oversee GDPR compliance, privacy notices, data-sharing agreements, and third-party processing, ensuring a consistent approach across the federation. 

Alongside being their DPO, you will provide specialist support on areas such as subject access requests (SARs), monitor emerging legislation, develop and maintain template agreements, and ensure our client have access to legal expertise via external contractors. A key part of the role will be horizon scanning to keep our client informed and prepared for upcoming regulatory changes, which will include thinking about the governance of artificial intelligence for our client and federation. You will also support shared data services, including the data lake, and help align CRM systems and third-party platforms with compliance requirements. Additionally you will monitor our clients risk exposure and compliance. We expect around 30/50% of the role will be supporting them, with the other up to 70% providing support and consultancy to the Trusts. 

This role is critical in embedding a solid data culture, ensuring Trusts have the right processes and tools to manage their data responsibly, effectively, and in alignment with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. 

You are an experienced information management and data protection professional with a deep understanding of GDPR and data governance. You have a track record of managing data protection services, providing expert guidance on privacy, compliance, and best practices. You are confident in interpreting and implementing data protection legislation, supporting teams to embed robust information management processes, and ensuring compliance across a complex federated organisation. 

You are skilled in horizon scanning, keeping ahead of emerging data regulations and risks, and ensuring our client remain compliant and proactive in response to legislative changes. You are comfortable developing template agreements, privacy notices, and data-sharing policies, ensuring consistency and compliance across multiple Trusts. 

With excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you can translate complex legal and technical requirements into clear, practical guidance. You have experience working across teams, building trust and engagement, and delivering training to improve data literacy and compliance awareness. 

You thrive in collaborative environments, working with colleagues, legal advisors, and external experts to ensure The Wildlife Trusts’ approach to data protection is effective, ethical, and legally sound. You are also adaptable, ready to support new data initiatives, such as the development of a data service and governance of the data lake. 

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about data ethics, privacy, and governance, and wants to make a meaningful impact by ensuring responsible and effective data use across a leading environmental movement. 

Our client committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

They take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. 

Our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.They are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Are you a natural organiser with a heart for community impact? Join us as Head of Response & Logistics and lead the practical engine room of Carriers of Hope — from warehouse operations and van deliveries to sustainability projects and home set-ups for families in need. You'll oversee logistics, transport, and volunteer teams, making sure essential goods reach people with compassion, efficiency, and purpose.

This hands-on leadership role is central to how we work, blending big-picture planning with everyday action. You'll also champion a circular economy approach, ensuring nothing goes to waste and every donation makes a difference.

We’re Hiring: Head of Response & Logistics

Based in our warehouse in Coventry, with some travel across the West Midlands
30 hours per week
 £36,124 FTE (NJC Level 26)

About the Role

Carriers of Hope is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to lead the logistics and practical support side of our work. This is a key leadership role, responsible for making sure that essential donated goods—food, clothing, furniture, and baby items—are received, organised, and distributed efficiently to the refugee and migrant families we support across Coventry.

You’ll oversee multiple projects, manage a committed team of staff and volunteers, and help shape the systems that make our work possible. From running our warehouse and coordinating van deliveries, to leading the House to Home furniture scheme, this is a hands-on, people-focused role with real impact.

We're looking for someone who brings strong coordination and problem-solving skills, has experience in logistics or operations, and is confident leading a team in a fast-moving environment. You’ll also play a key role in embedding sustainability into everything we do. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

What We Offer

• A generous annual leave allowance

• A welcoming, multicultural team environment

• The opportunity to be part of work that directly improves people’s daily lives

• A role where your leadership will help deliver practical support with dignity and care

Inclusion Matters to Us

We actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience, including people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. We give preference to client volunteers who meet the essential criteria for this role, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting progression and creating meaningful pathways into paid employment.

Full Details

The Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in our supporting documents.

How To Apply

Please send us a Cover Letter and CV.

Your covering letter should explain:

• Why you're interested in this role

• How your experience and skills make you a good fit

It should be no longer than two A4 pages, but feel free to keep it shorter if you can say everything you need to in less space.

Prefer to tell us in a video? That’s encouraged — it gives us a chance to see your passion and hear directly from you. You're welcome to send a short video (max 4 minutes) instead of a written letter if that suits you better.

Interview Date - Monday July 7th 2025

In order to safeguard our clients, the successful candidate will be required to provide 2 references and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Practices

At Carriers of Hope, we are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and supportive as possible. We want everyone to have the opportunity to apply and take part fully, regardless of background or circumstance.

We offer the following support:

• Help with the application process through trusted partners, including Coventry City Council’s Migrant Employability Programme

• Alternative formats – you're welcome to submit a video instead of a written covering letter (up to 4 minutes long)

• Interview questions in advance, to give you time to prepare

• Support with travel costs for attending interviews if needed

• Adjustments at any stage of the process — just let us know what would help

We’re also happy to talk through the role with you before you apply, if that would be useful.

If you need any adjustments or support, whether during the application or interview stage, please get in touch. You can contact us confidentially, we're here to make the process work for you.

Background

People and communities around the world have the solutions to social injustice, authoritarianism, and the climate crisis. But repressive governments, corrupt corporations, and armed groups use violence and oppression to try and silence them.

By building resistance and resilience among those challenging unaccountable power, Open Briefing supports a shared vision for a world where communities and ecosystems can thrive.

As a mission-driven nonprofit, we join forces with grassroots activists, community groups, and social movements at risk. Working together, we strengthen their physical safety, digital resilience, and collective wellbeing. As a social impact consultancy, we help leading nonprofits and foundations navigate risk and support the people and partnerships that make change possible.

This dual approach allows us to work at every level of civil society, from the grassroots to the global.

We have scaled to meet a 66% surge in demand for our support over the past two years, with our international team now responding to 11 new cases every week. Last year, we:

• Answered 575 calls for assistance across 100 countries.
• Delivered over 6,000 hours of mentoring and accompaniment.
• Trained over 1,000 activists in 112 holistic security workshops.

Across all our work, the same approach guides us. We come with questions, not just answers. We listen to the knowledge and experiences of the people we support before sharing our own. Then we act, together.

We are expanding our diverse, inspired, and purpose-driven team. Will you join us as our new director of digital and information security?

Role description

As our director of digital and information security, you will lead our digital risk and resilience team and programme in order to help build resistance and resilience among the people and movements challenging unaccountable power.

Your focus in this senior role at this crucial time will be on leadership, strategy, growth, and culture, with specific responsibility for our digital risk and resilience programme, internal information security, and tech transformation. Your responsibilities will include:

Lead our digital risk and resilience programme

1. Manage the design and delivery of our digital and information security support, including:
   • Coordinate the digital security mentoring, accompaniment, and capacity sharing we deliver to at-risk activists and low-resource civil society organisations referred through our rapid response mechanism.
   • Oversee the professional information security consultancy and advisory services we provide to high-profile nonprofit and foundation clients.
   • Develop our holistic security approach and ensure the smooth delivery of holistic security projects as part of our cross-programme leadership group.
2. Lead a team of digital and information security professionals and technologists, including:
   • Build and maintain an effective team, and recruit, onboard, and mentor new consultants as required to meet increased demand or to fill gaps.
   • Inspire, motivate, and line manage team members and foster a team culture that ensures psychological safety and reflects our values.
   • Quality assure and provide expert input into the work of consultants in the team as appropriate.
3. Drive our evolution in this risk domain from a service-focussed workstream to an impact-driven programme, including:
   • Build strategic relationships with hubs, hotlines, networks, and other key nodes in the protection ecosystem, particularly across the global majority.
   • Produce tools, guides, and trainings on key digital and information security issues of concern to activists and organisations at risk.
   • Raise Open Briefing’s profile in the digital rights and tech communities by representing the organisation externally, including at conferences and events and within relevant civil society networks.

Champion our own digital and information security

1. Maintain an up-to-date registry of our valuable and sensitive information assets and the technical and organisational measures in place to protect them.
2. Define, prioritise, and implement additional technical and organisational measures to better protect each of our valuable and sensitive information assets.
3. Continuously improve the digital hygiene of our team members and the security of our devices, accounts, communications, and website by introducing additional general measures, including device management and regular digital security training.
4. Coordinate our response to any data breach or security incident involving our information assets, devices, accounts, communications, or website.

Drive tech transformation in our organisation

1. Act as a catalyst for change and drive tech transformation as a strategic enabler of our growth and scale.
2. Map current systems and workflows to identify gaps, reduce complexity, and deliver improvements that strengthen security and ease staff burden.
3. Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of new tools – including secure case management, communication, and collaboration systems – and oversee change management and training to ensure successful adoption across our team.
4. Establish a clear and responsive process for handling team requests for IT and digital security support, ensuring timely assistance and continuous improvement.

Shape our organisational strategy and culture

1. Play an active role in strategic decision making, organisation development, and delivering our three-year strategy as a key part of our senior leadership team.
2. Support our CEO and development director to cultivate new and existing funding partnerships, including for our digital risk and resilience programme.
3. Model our organisation’s values and culture by using inclusive language, acting with empathy and compassion, and demonstrating a solutions-focussed and growth mindset in your interactions with all our internal and external stakeholders.

Advance your own growth and development

1. Engage in our programme of training and coaching in order to grow as a leader.
2. Remain up to date with key developments in digital and information security and relevant technology, such as data protection regulations, digital rights, internet freedom, and new surveillance and censorship technologies.

You will be supported in your role by a digital risk and resilience coordinator and a team of highly-motivated consultants, other members of the senior leadership team, our office manager, and a CEO who models servant leadership. You will also have detailed handover notes and access to our extensive internal knowledge base and up-to-date project management system.

To help you grow as a leader, we will co-design your quarterly objectives, regularly review your priorities and progress, and provide an annual 360 performance and growth review. All team members also have access to unlimited professional coaching and other learning and development opportunities.

Person specification

Essential

1. You will be an experienced and empathetic leader or manager who values collaboration and teamwork.
2. You will have a proven track record in digital and information security roles.
3. You will have considerable digital and information security expertise and be able to communicate and apply that knowledge clearly, concisely, and effectively.
4. You will have experience working with nonprofits and foundations and/or grassroots movements, organisations, and activists.
5. You will have experience working in professional consultancy and advisory roles.
6. You will be sensitive to the progressive and rights-based missions and diverse profiles of our clients and other stakeholders.
7. You will have excellent written and spoken English.
8. You will be based in a country with a time zone that is UTC +/- 3 hours or able to accommodate our core working hours.

Desirable

1. You may have a strong understanding of the physical security and psychosocial aspects of holistic security and how they interact with digital risk and resilience.
2. You may have proficiency in additional languages.

Terms and conditions

We are a global, remote-first, and digital nomad-friendly organisation. This is a home-working role with some potential for occasional international travel.

We are looking for someone who wants to become part of our close-knit team and develop a long-term working relationship with us and our stakeholders. You will be properly onboarded and continually supported by empowering managers and highly-experienced colleagues. Your line manager will be our CEO, Chris Abbott.

This is a full-time employed role. We will offer you a remuneration package made up of fair pay, sector-leading benefits, and progressive leave policies, including:

• Salary of £72,400 per annum.
• 7% employer pension contribution (UK).
• Family private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including welfare counselling.
• Unlimited professional coaching.
• Enhanced annual leave of 25 days plus local public holidays.
• Additional leave days for annual closedown.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Flexible working, including flexitime and remote and home working.
• Access to local coworking spaces.
• Support for climate action:
  • Personal carbon emissions offsetting.
  • Up to two additional leave days for sustainable travel.
  • Up to two additional leave days for climate activism.
• Apple MacBook Pro and peripherals.

‬‭In order to ensure that we comply with local laws and regulations, Open Briefing staff based‬ outside the United Kingdom will be contracted locally through an‬‭ employer of record‬‭ (EOR).‬ Wherever possible, we apply the same terms and conditions of employment to all staff,‬ whether employed directly or through an EOR. Where there are differences due to local laws and regulations, we will apply the better of the provisions set out above or the local statutory requirements.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two pages each) using the secure form.

You will be asked three screening questions in the form as part of your application:

1. What excites you about Open Briefing and this role?
2. In this role, you’ll support civic actors facing complex threats from state, corporate, or criminal adversaries. These actors often have limited resources, knowledge, or experience to identify or respond to such risks. What do you see as the key factors when designing effective digital and information security strategies in this context? If possible, please share an example of a role or project in which you tackled similar challenges
3. Our team is diverse in language, culture, location, working style, and employment model. Many of our consultants work with us part-time, alongside other clients, and are embedded in a wider ecosystem. Your role will be to support their growth, match them to the right work, and integrate their efforts across a broader, cross-functional team. What challenges would you anticipate in leading such a diverse, distributed team? Please share an example of a role in which you managed similar challenges – ideally within a global civil society or service-oriented organisation.

Please note the following dates:

• Closing date: 20 June 2025 (16:00 UTC)
• First round interviews: 7 and 8 July 2025
• Second round interviews: 10 July 2025
• Desired start date: 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Please let us know in your cover letter if any of these dates are problematic and we will try to accommodate. Given the nature of our work, the successful applicant will need to complete a reasonable vetting process before being appointed.

Location: Community based/Hybrid. Living within 45 minutes of Grantham, Lincolnshire; covering an area within  approximately a two-hour radius.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Maternity Cover for 14 months.

What you will be doing

• Provide guidance and training to support partnerships between people with hearing loss and their hearing dog
• Assess people’s needs and provide advice, guidance, and signposting so they can get the help they need with their hearing loss
• Bring people together in local communities and by connecting our partnership with our Peer Support Volunteers

Key activities

• Manage a caseload of partnership relationships learning about their needs and providing advice, support, and services personally with the help of others
• Offer community days and dog walks in local communities bringing people together
• Provide tailored support to hearing dog partners through remote contact, home and workplace visits, and accompanying them to the vets and other places
• Create and implement partnership support plans, dog behaviour modification plans, dog welfare plans, and risk management
• Continually assess the support need and risks for our partnerships and hearing dogs and ensure adequate plans are in place to address them 

Desired candidate

The successful candidate is confident in their dog training and handling ability. They are experienced coaching and encouraging others. They can work with people with a wide range of needs and are solution focused. They can assess risk and have confidence in handling sensitive situations with empathy. They can develop professional materials for internal and external use.

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025.

First stage interview: w/c 7th July 2025.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This is in relation to the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults. Applicants will therefore be required to disclose all convictions (spent and unspent), cautions, warnings and reprimands and any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check under the terms of the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £37,565.95 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Senior Prospect Partnerships Development Officer:

• The successful candidate will lead the development of new, long-term corporate partnerships, supporting the implementation of the corporate partnerships fundraising plan and increasing sustainable net income for Cats Protection.
• The Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer will be pivotal in driving new income for the charity, working as one with teams across the charity to identify new opportunities for potential corporate funding support.

About the Corporate Partnerships team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
• The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
• We currently have a team of two corporate partnership development professionals, in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team
• You will be managed by the Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, and you will work alongside another Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to achieve a joint team target

What we are looking for in our  Senior Prospect Partnerships Development Officer:

• Significant corporate partnership fundraising experience generating new business
• Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
• Experience of presenting business proposals in person and via conference call
• Experience of managing commercial participators agreements, negotiating updates and changes where necessary 
• Excellent networking skills
• Familiar with the CIOF codes of practice relating to corporate partnership fundraising

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 19th June 2025

Virtual interview date:  1st, 2nd & 3rd July 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. Final stage presentation

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Estates & Maintenance Manager at SSAFA The Royal Homes Estate, based in Wimbledon.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Estates & Maintenance Manager to ensure The Royal Homes Estate is a safe, efficient and well-maintained environment for the benefit of residents at Queens Alexandra Court. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the buildings to the highest possible standards, effectively delivering key projects and managing all maintenance systems in-line with appropriate guidance, warranties and best practice.

This role also includes conducting routine inspections across the estate, handling plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other maintenance tasks.

Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee the ongoing Quinquennial works, collaborating with the Quinquennial inspector and external contractors to ensure all repair work is completed successfully.

About the team

You will be part of a small dedicated and compassionate team based at The Royal Homes Estate, with direct line management responsibility for three members of the maintenance team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with co-workers who are highly trained, experienced and supportive.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have recognised skills in the maintenance/building trade and have an understanding of Health & Safety requirements and regulations. Strong negotiating and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to understand and maintain communication with a wide range of contractors. You will have a practical and hands on approach, with the ability to manage maintenance issues around the site where appropriate.

You will be able to prioritise and plan your workload efficiently, with a thorough and meticulous approach.

Additionally experience of managing a small team is required.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 17 June 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: TBC