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The Bishop of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a new Senior Personal Assistant. This is a high-profile and pivotal appointment, providing an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Bishop at the heart of the Diocese of Sheffield. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities and work confidently with initiative and discretion. The role is predominantly office-based, with flexibility to work remotely at times, and is based in a friendly and busy office in a pleasant and beautiful environment. It requires someone who can work effectively and independently while being a collaborative and valued member of the wider Bishop's team.
This is a significant and high-profile appointment, and we are looking for someone who will become a trusted member of a dedicated team based at Bishopscroft. The role is exceptionally varied, busy and demanding and immensely rewarding, providing support across every aspect of the Bishop's ministry - from diocesan leadership and parish life to national Church responsibilities, civic engagements and his work in the House of Lords.
The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You will be highly organised, able to exercise sound judgement and manage complex competing priorities with good humour and grace. You will need to be an excellent communicator, comfortable dealing with people from all walks of life, and able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Although much of the role is practical and administrative, its purpose is much broader. By ensuring that the Bishop's office runs smoothly and efficiently, you will play an important part in supporting his ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Sheffield to flourish and grow.
Whether you are already familiar with the life of the Church of England or are bringing valuable experience from another sector, if you believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you. A sympathy for the Christian Faith is essential.
1. PROVIDING EFFICIENT PA SUPPORT TO THE BISHOP OF SHEFFIELD
* Advanced planning and management of the Bishop's diary
* Organising all appointments and providing practical briefings about the arrangements made for all visits and meetings
* Preparing the Bishop's papers for all meetings and maintaining an efficient system for tracking papers
* Planning and organising the Bishop's travel arrangements in the UK and abroad
* Dealing promptly with all incoming correspondence and drafting replies
* Receiving and dealing with all emails in the PA's inbox and that of the Bishop
* Opening and allocating incoming post and dealing with letters where appropriate
* Handling a wide range of telephone enquiries with confidence, diplomacy, and tact - answering questions directly or passing them on to the Bishop or Chaplain or other appropriate source of information
2. GENERAL OVERSIGHT AND RUNNING OF THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
* Welcoming all visitors and arranging catering as necessary
* Ensuring that the office is kept tidy and all necessary equipment is purchased and maintained
* Daily filing and overseeing the management of all paper and computerised filing systems
* Organising the archiving of papers as appropriate
* Ensuring that the office database is kept up to date
* To be present at some meetings and at the Bishop's direction to take notes
* Delegation of work to the Administrative Assistant
3. FINANCE
* Managing a budget in excess of £100K and dealing with all day to day financial matters including the bishop's expenses
* Managing the day to day running of all bank accounts held by the bishop in his corporate capacity
* Transferring money, making payments and keeping records as required
* Administering the Bishop's Official Expenses account
* Administering the Bishop's Discretionary account
* Applying for grants from various funds, including the Lady Hastings Charity, by preparing applications, organising and recording all monies received and providing reports to the charities on how the monies was used
* With the advice of the Bishop and his Senior Staff, allocating holiday grants and making appropriate payments
4. MANAGEMENT OF BISHOPSCROFT
* Payment of all household bills including regular review of utility providers
* Liaison with Church Commissioners' Agent concerning all upkeep and repairs
* Making arrangements for convenient appointments for servicing and any work required
* Organising the purchase and installation of items for the Bishop's House on behalf of Bishoprics
* Liaising with the IT support advisors and organising IT provision at the office
* Maintaining the house inventory
5. HOSPITALITY
* Planning and organising catering for a range of social events each year, including the termly civic dinners and evening suppers
* Managing arrangements for the biennial Bishop's Garden Party
* Coordinating a week of Summer Term evening receptions (held in alternate years to the Bishop's Garden Party)
* Venue management and liaison
6. SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE DIOCESE
* Organising the recruitment process for all senior appointments in the Diocese, including the advertising of posts and the logistics of all meetings and interviews
* Distributing information and organising arrangements for Deanery Days across the Diocese
* Working with the Bishop's Chaplain to agree and confirm dates for confirmations
* Supporting the Bishop's Chaplain with the clergy ministerial development review (MDR) process, including maintaining the database and collating and filing completed reviews on a two-year cycle.
* Supporting the Bishop's Chaplain in managing enquiries and maintaining up-to-date records of those holding the Bishop's Permission to Officiate (PtO).
* Confirming with the appropriate church leader, lay or ordained, the purpose of each parish visit; making all practical arrangements and briefing the Bishop beforehand
7. CIVIC VISITS
* Planning and organising a programme of visits to individuals, institutions, workplaces and events across the region with a focus on extending the reach and mission of the Church
* Responding to all invitations for the Bishop to attend civic events and meetings outside the Church
8. NATIONAL CHURCH
* Collating all papers and making the logistical arrangements for the Bishop's work related to General Synod, the House of Bishops, College of Bishops, the Archbishops' Council and any other national and regional meetings
* Managing the Bishop's Church Commissioner Trustee commitments, including maintaining the diary, preparing meeting papers and ensuring all relevant documentation is available in advance of meetings
* Engagement with the PA network and key members of the NCI staff
9. HOUSE OF LORDS
* Liaising closely with the Bishop's Parliamentary and Policy Researcher on the Bishop's schedule in the House of Lords
* Assisting with papers relating to the Bishop's role in the House of Lords
* Processing the Bishop's monthly HOL expense claim
10. ORGREAVE INQUIRY
* Liaising closely with the Orgreave Inquiry Secretariat to coordinate the Bishop's involvement, including managing meeting requests and maintaining the diary
* Completing the Bishop's monthly fees timesheet and expense proforma
11. LINE MANAGEMENT and Development of the Administrative Assistant
* Carrying out other duties as and when required
Qualifications / Education / Experience
* Educated to degree standard or with relevant secretarial qualifications and equivalent work experience
* Previous PA and administrative experience reporting to a senior manager
* Finance processing and accounts management
* Must be able to handle confidential information
* Experienced in dealing with people at all levels
* Ability to prioritise effectively
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
* In sympathy with the vision, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Diocese of Sheffield
* The ability to understand and apply the priorities of the Bishop's ministry when allocating diary appointments
* Well presented work with a meticulous eye for detail
* Ability to show initiative and work with minimal or no supervision
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including a competent and friendly telephone manner
* Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills with the ability to deal with people from all walks of life with courtesy and on occasion appropriate firmness
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion
* Well organised, methodical and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and the wider household
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Proficient in the use of databases and CRM systems for maintaining accurate records, managing contacts, and producing reports
* Excellent word processing skills from manuscript and audio
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Detailed knowledge of the Church of England, its structures and practices
* Understanding and interest in the Bishop of Sheffield's ministry
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



An opportunity to take ownership of our learning offer, develop innovative resources and work with partners across the justice system.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Identifying training, learning and development opportunities or needs
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Developing learning resources, including e-learning and guidance documents
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Managing MA learn, the MA's learning management system (LMS)
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Overseeing the MA's community outreach programme (Magistrates in the Community)
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Coordinating MA input into wider magistrate training, both nationally and through representation on local training committees.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy committees
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Support the MA’s training, learning and development committee by organising regular meetings, sharing minutes and actions.
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Propose priorities and manage programmes of work for the committee
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Provide high-quality information to ensure that committee members and other interested parties are up to date with relevant information
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Ensure agreed actions and decisions of the policy committees are implemented
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Build and maintain excellent relationships with committee members
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Provide support to committee members to enable them to effectively contribute to the work of the MA
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Assist in the training and development of committee members
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Agree and implement committee working practices.
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Contribute to supporting the MA's other policy committees
Volunteer support
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Support representatives in post
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Work with magistrates to develop and coordinate learning materials
Learning
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Develop and upload learning resources to our learning platform.
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Be the first point of contact for member queries about our learning platform and other training related matters
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With the membership team, liaise with external stakeholders to plan and deliver the MA's webinar series
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Edit webinar footage and create transcripts to upload to MA learn
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Monitor learner behaviour on the MA learn and use this to inform learning development plans.
Policy and research
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Provide input to proposed policy and research work
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Work with policy colleagues to translate research and policy into learning materials.
Communications
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Work closely with the communications team to support the delivery of the MA’s learning communications, both for members and externally
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Ensure the accuracy of training information contained in MA communications outputs
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Contribute to our Magistrate magazine, newsletters, website content, social media and press releases.
Membership
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Support the work of the MA’s membership team to recruit and retain members
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Assist in responding to members’ queries and provide up to date information about training and learning issues.
Other duties
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Contribute to team meetings, organisational strategy and priorities
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Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting the role
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Contribute to other organisational tasks, such as support for our webinars and events on occasion.
GENERAL
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not exhaustive, and staff may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
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Experience of using a learning management system (LMS)
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Experience of using, or aptitude to learn, e-learning software, such as Articulate 360
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Ability to design and develop a variety of online learning resources
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Experience of project management
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Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and a strong attention to detail
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Ability to assimilate and understand complex information and explain complex issues clearly
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Ability to produce clear, concise proposals, papers and other written communications
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Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically and persuasively with a wide range of people
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Ability to establish personal credibility with a range of stakeholders
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Ability to work effectively under pressure
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A creative and practical approach to problem solving and the ability to provide sound reasons to support proposed solutions
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Excellent networking skills.
DESIRABLE
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Training qualification (Level 3 or above and/or equivalent professional training experience)
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Experience of working with/managing a committee
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Knowledge of the workings of magistrates' courts
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Experience of working in a membership organisation
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Experience of supporting volunteers remotely.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Education team in the Diocese of Chester in managing the DBE’s financial operations and overseeing its legal work and schools’ capital projects.
The Finance and Operations Officer is a key member of the Diocesan Education team, responsible for the financial management and operations of the company. This also incorporates overseeing legal matters, liaising with the DBE’s lawyers, and working with our partner company on school capital projects.
The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington (at least three days a week). This is a full-time position, although part-time may be considered for the right candidate.
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
If you wish to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Susan Kemp, PA to the Director of Education - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Closing date: 16th September 2026
Interviews: 28th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Recruitment Consultant (Manager fast-track)
Location
Preston
Length of contract
Full time and permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
To be worked between 8am and 6pm (inc 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak)
Pay Scale
£34,000 per annum plus on target bonus
Responsible to
Operations Director
Holiday entitlement
Paid holiday entitlement of 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays
Plus a day’s leave on your birthday, plus a wellbeing day’s leave
The Role
The purpose of the role is to win vacancies and place ex-offender candidates into sustainable paid employment with local employers. Working towards a promotion to Manager within 6 months, you will then also provide leadership to the Preston office team, being responsible for the management and Recruitment Consultant responsibilities for 70% of your role.
Purpose
We place people with convictions into paid work, so they can build purposeful lives and see their families thrive
Mission
We do this by providing practical employment support, linking them to companies with good jobs
Vision
A society where people’s past convictions don’t define their employment future
Duties and Tasks
There are four main areas of work, all of which are vital to achieving the key positive outcome for the individuals we support: sustained meaningful employment.
1. New Employer Engagement
Expanding our network of employers to generate a regular flow of job opportunities, allowing us to place our candidates into work.
This will require new business development and excellent ongoing relationship management. You will identify which jobs are most sought after by our typical candidates and which are more specialist or occasional opportunities. Equally, you will gravitate towards employers who demonstrate agility and responsiveness in their hiring processes. Your client contacts are more likely to be business owners, divisional managers and site supervisors than social value or EDI teams.
You will:
- Proactively approach local employers who are advertising paid jobs that could suit current candidates on our books, for example through online searching using keywords for skills and industry sectors, sending over candidate details with the goal of obtaining recruitment instructions and securing interviews.
- Speculatively approach organisations that are not currently recruiting but are likely to have suitable vacancies in the future that match the typical skillsets of our candidates.
- Maintain a follow-up database of active and prospective clients and take ownership of industry sectors or geographical areas, in consultation with colleagues, to avoid duplication and maximise reach.
- Visit employers to explain our services, answer questions around protocols for interviewing or hiring ex-offenders and gain a clear understanding of the workplace environment, travel routes and employer requirements.
- Select and submit candidates who you consider suitable for vacancies, advocating for each individual based on your knowledge of them, their references, and the positive changes and efforts you have witnessed.
- Be prepared to positively challenge employer assumptions where you believe reluctance to consider a candidate is unfounded.
- Disclose the candidate’s offending history and risk profile, emphasising their personal attributes and work strengths.
- Guide employers through the interview and hiring process in close consultation with the candidate.
2. Job Finder Support
Interviewing ex-offenders, offering one-to-one job coaching to help them into work and providing ongoing mentoring during their first 12 months of employment.
Ours is a face-to-face, holistic and wraparound service that culminates in our candidates finding good jobs that last, with a wide array of socially inclusive employers. Our job finder support can begin in custody and continue through the gate into the community, or start within the community. Typically, we work with an individual for between one and three months to establish work readiness and continue supporting them for up to a year after they secure employment. Many people remain in touch and return to us for subsequent jobs over a period of years, and we consider our door to always be open.
You will:
- Conduct one-to-one assessments with job-seeking candidates and, using your professional judgement, either accept them directly into our paid-work search services or refer them to partner organisations for pre-employability support where barriers such as substance misuse or homelessness remain significant.
- Work with candidates over several weeks and months as a job mentor, meeting regularly to support all aspects of their job search.
- Help craft effective CVs and disclosure letters, ensuring candidates understand the facts and disclosure obligations relating to their spent and unspent convictions.
- Check that candidates have the correct Right to Work documentation and arrange replacement birth certificates and National Insurance letters where required.
- Book candidates onto relevant third-party training courses, including CSCS cards, HGV driver training and renewable energy qualifications.
- Encourage candidates’ own job search activity, including teaching them how to use online job boards and supporting them to complete online application forms.
- Submit candidates for opportunities available through our network of inclusive employers and proactively seek additional vacancies on their behalf.
- Organise interviews, ensuring candidates have the means to travel and appropriate interview clothing, providing support where required.
- Follow up after interviews, helping candidates manage expectations, process outcomes and rebuild confidence where applications have been unsuccessful.
- Confirm job starts with both candidate and employer, ensuring candidates have access to any required workwear and support with travel-to-work costs.
- Provide practical support where needed, including food parcels, hygiene packs, pre-loaded SIM cards, clothing and utility top-ups.
In-Work Support
After employment begins, there can often be unforeseen challenges facing newly employed candidates, particularly recent prison leavers. These may be practical, emotional or lifestyle-related. The strongest opportunity to advocate for a candidate and help sustain employment comes from having built trusted relationships with both the individual and their employer.
You will:
- Advise employers on successfully onboarding new employees during their first few weeks and months in work.
- Help employers understand and accommodate any additional support needs, such as housing transitions, medical requirements or probation appointments.
- Be aware of and navigate any negative Google or media reporting about a candidate’s previous offending, including advising on measures to protect privacy and reputation where appropriate.
- Remain in regular contact with candidates during their first 12 months in employment through check-in calls and meetings.
- Record all candidate and employer interactions and outcome reporting on the Itris recruitment CRM database.
3. Management of the Preston Team (Within Six Months)
You will:
- Line manage and develop the Preston office’s Recruitment Consultants, Trainee Recruitment Consultants and Resourcer, leading by example across business development and candidate support activities.
- Run the Preston office efficiently and effectively, ensuring the charity can carry out its work and, alongside the Operations Director, help develop, agree and implement business, operational and annual plans.
- Identify appropriate methods for monitoring office performance and report regularly to the Operations Director on performance against business, operational and annual plans and budget expectations.
- Ensure the office is aware of best practice and consistently works to achieve this within the constraints set by the Trustees and available resources.
- Facilitate regular group clinical supervision sessions for yourself and all team members.
4. External and Internal Relations
You will:
- Maintain and extend a network of referral partners who can direct candidates to us for job finder support, including charities, Jobcentres, probation services and police teams.
- Cultivate these relationships through regular visits, communication and updates.
- Assist in developing the charity’s local public profile and foster positive relationships with government, statutory, voluntary, private sector and other external stakeholders.
- Monitor changes in the external environment that may affect the charity, proactively advising the Operations Director and taking appropriate action where necessary.
This is a non-exhaustive list of tasks and may be amended from time to time in line with the needs of the charity.
Our Interview Process
This vacancy will close on 6th September, with applications being shortlisted on 7th September.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend the first stage of our interview process on Tuesday 8th September, between 4:30pm and 7pm, at our new offices in Preston.
We want our recruitment process to give you the opportunity to get to know The Recruitment Junction (TRJ) just as much as it allows us to get to know you.
The evening will begin with an introduction to TRJ from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, giving you the opportunity to hear more about who we are, our values. the work we do and what it is like to be part of our team. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions in an open audience environment, allowing you to find out more about TRJ, our work and our organisation. Refreshments will also be provided.
You will then have a short, informal, face-to-face conversation with one of our hiring managers. This is designed to be a relaxed opportunity for us to learn a little more about you, while also giving you the chance to ask questions and decide whether TRJ is somewhere you would like to continue pursuing a career.
Following the first-stage event, we will invite successful candidates for a formal final interview.
Key dates:
- Applications close: 6th September
- Shortlisting: 7th September
- Stage One – Recruitment Evening: Tuesday 8th September, 4:30-7pm
- Stage Two – Formal Final Interview: Wednesday 16th September – time to be confirmed
We hope this approach creates a welcoming and informal first stage, giving you a genuine opportunity to learn more about TRJ, meet members of our team and decide whether we are a fit for each other.
Supporting people with convictions into paid employment, breaking down barriers and creating positive, sustainable futures.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summer Program Director
Reports to: Operations Manager
Hours: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm M-F (times may vary during the 10 weeks of summer)
Contract: November 2026 - September 2027
Salary: Grade 7 on the support staff scales, £45,934 - 48,732 depending on experience
Overall purpose
To have overall responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of the ASL Summer Program. The selected candidate will be accountable for designing, budgeting, recruiting, promoting and supervising the day-to-day operations of the program, providing a safe, enjoyable, and age-appropriate experience for campers that is culturally aligned and similar to the day program at ASL. This leadership position is charged with the long-term objective of evolving and changing the program to improve offerings, and experiences and ensure sustainable financial performance.
Responsibilities
Program oversight
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Work with school administration to set strategy and goals for the summer program, in alignment with the overall goals of the school
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Develop and monitor budgets and KPIs
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Design and create the program of offerings (before the portal opens in March)
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Actively enhance and grow all aspects of the summer program
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Create or enhance program policies and procedures
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Conduct a post-summer debrief, incorporating surveys, performance data analysis and a report to management
People
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Ensure appropriate staffing for all programs, including the recruitment and ongoing management of staff
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Hire and schedule teachers, coaches, assistants, and counsellors with the assistance of the Canons Park Manager (s) and other team members.
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Ensure counsellors are interviewed, trained and supported to work in the program.
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Hire supporting staff when needed.
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Support HR to ensure all summer program hires are correctly DBS checked and complete necessary training materials before starting work.
Planning / Operations
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Conduct advance planning for all aspects of the program during the school year
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Coordinate between various departments to ensure the summer program and facilities are adequately prepared
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Work with the Transport Manager to ensure appropriate busing is arranged for offerings. Also, manage buses during the summer weeks..
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Supervise the morning drop-off and collections during the summer weeks.
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Support the Canons Park Manager and other program leads with any challenging parent communications or interactions during the summer weeks.
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Support the coordinator(s) with any issues related to parent registrations or refunds.
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Respond to messages from the summer email inbox from December.
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Supervise the careful release of campers by counsellors, coaches and teachers to their parents at Waverley Park.
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Manage any possible parent complaints, including but not limited to refunds, camp swapping etc
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Manage and support any child safeguarding concerns that may arise during the summer.
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Work with the Facilities Manager to organize room locations and spaces
Other
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Update and test the employment pages and forms, the summer web pages, and the Veracross portal listings.
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Manage and confirm the weekly payroll and submit it for processing.
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Work with the Accounts department on payroll, purchasing (Soldo cards), budgeting and abiding by the ASL financial procedures.
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Work with the Advancement department (ASL communications/website team) to set up / update the webpage and advertise the programs internally and externally through school announcements, emails and local magazines
Selection criteria
Essential qualifications/experience:
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Experience working with children of the ages 5 to 14 years old
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A positive and flexible attitude towards working in and leading a team
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A demonstrable awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education
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Comfort with using a variety of technology platforms
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Previous experience managing/leading teams
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A professional approach and experience with customer service
Desirable qualifications/experience:
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Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience with children
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Previous experience with hiring extracurricular teachers and assistants
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Previous experience with designing and managing activities for children
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Experience with managing budgets and meeting financial or performance targets
This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Natural Capital Assessment Partnership
The Natural Capital Assessment Partnership (NCAP) has operated for over 30 years. Formerly the Habitat Biodiversity Audit, a key remit of NCAP has been to survey and gather habitat data across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull, combining ecological field surveys with pioneering satellite imagery and remote sensing analysis. A second key aspect of NCAP’s work is managing the Local Wildlife Sites programme for the region.
Data acquired and produced by the team supports Local Wildlife Site designations, Local Nature Recovery Strategy development and monitoring, and creates baseline habitat reports and statistics. This localised yet UK-leading dataset provides robust evidence for decision-making and monitoring, plus a unique record of land-use change over the past two decades. Combined with Biological Records Centre species data, it offers an unrivalled picture of the local state of nature.
NCAP is funded by local authorities, managed by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and hosted by Warwickshire County Council.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Charity Governance Secretariat Manager is a full-time hybrid role based in Letchworth, with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week. The role involves managing governance processes for charity clients, including coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining accurate records and minutes, and tracking actions to completion. The manager will ensure compliance with charity regulations and best practice, oversee key governance documents and policies, and support trustees and senior leaders with timely information and guidance. Day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, organizing meeting logistics for both digital and physical events, maintaining governance calendars, and supporting the continuous improvement of governance procedures. The role also requires close collaboration with internal teams to align governance activities with overall event delivery and client expectations.
Qualifications
- Experience in charity governance or company secretariat functions, including organizing board and committee meetings, preparing papers, and recording minutes.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and coordinate complex schedules.
- Knowledge of charity law, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Charity Commission guidance), or a willingness to develop this expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
- Proficiency with digital tools and platforms used for meetings and events (e.g., videoconferencing tools, document management systems, office productivity software).
- Ability to build effective relationships with trustees, senior leaders, and external stakeholders, demonstrating discretion and professionalism.
- Experience in or exposure to healthcare, medical meetings, or non-profit sectors is beneficial.
- Relevant professional qualification or degree in a related field (e.g., governance, law, business, public administration) is desirable but not essential.
Our mission is to empower healthcare organisations to achieve their goals by delivering exceptional event management and secretariat services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraising Manager
Salary: Outer London Business Support Scale, Grade 5\6 (Spine Points 21.1 – 28), £32,064 - £36,579 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Location: Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; travel across all OHC&AT sites and to external meetings required, including at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given. Full time, 36 hrs per week, 8.45am – 4.30pm (M-Th) and 8.45am – 4.15pm on Friday. A term time only contract with a pro-rata salary could be considered for the right candidate.
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education. We operate across academies and college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support services, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. These include autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; profound and multiple learning disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health conditions.
If you are a passionate fundraiser who loves building relationships, creating community connections, and making a real difference, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to join our growing fundraising team.
This exciting new role will lead community and regional corporate fundraising activity, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income that transforms opportunities for our pupils and students. You'll help bring inspiring projects to life, including initiatives such as Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy, while delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
· Securing community and corporate fundraising income
· Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
· Developing fundraising campaigns and events
· Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
· Supporting social media and fundraising communications
· Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
· Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams
Key Requirements:
· Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
· Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
· Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
· Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHC&AT sites and external locations.
Working at OHC&AT means joining a values-driven organisation where every partnership, event and donation helps create life-changing opportunities for our pupils and students.
OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about opportunities across the Trust and the difference our staff make every day.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Sarh-Jane Lummes directly.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
How to Apply:
You will be redirected to our E-teach portal to create an account and apply online.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Midnight on 15/09/2026
Interviews will take place on: Date TBC, but will be in late September
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.
OHC&AT exists to support, enable and champion the talents, skills and rights of the most complex and vulnerable people in our society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About DadVocates
DadVocates is a new four-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, that will train, mentor and supervise young dads with lived experience of young fatherhood to act as volunteer peer advocates for young fathers going through children’s social care (CSC) proceedings, including Child Protection, Child in Need and Public Law Outline.
The project responds to evidence from our work with over 800 young dads, which shows that the majority felt negatively about CSC proceedings from the outset: many hold fatalistic expectations about losing contact with their children and are reluctant to engage. By matching young dads with a trained volunteer DadVocate at the earliest possible stage, the project aims to build agency, improve engagement and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Over four years, the project will train 40 volunteer DadVocates, support 100 young dads through CSC proceedings, and deliver father-inclusive practice training to 160 social workers and other professionals across five local authorities. It will also co-design clear guidance on what good father-inclusive practice looks like within children’s social care teams.
This is a genuinely ambitious project, working at the intersection of lived experience, peer advocacy, social care practice and systems change. It was conceived by a young dad who is now a NEYDL trustee and qualified social worker and has been co-designed with 174 young dads over three years.
The role
The DadVocate Programme Manager will lead this project from the outset. You will recruit, train, mentor and supervise our volunteer DadVocates; chair and manage the project Steering Committee; lead the development and delivery of professional training for social workers; oversee monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting; and manage the project budget.
This is a programme management role, not a casework role. Cases are held by NEYDL’s Senior Young Dads Workers; the DadVocates you manage provide peer support within those cases. You will have direct relationships with young dad beneficiaries through steering committee meetings, evaluation sessions and learning events, but your primary responsibility is managing and supporting the DadVocates and the systems around them.
The DadVocates are young dads with lived experience of young fatherhood, not professional practitioners. They will need significant support, encouragement and professional development to operate effectively in what can be a challenging environment. The quality of that management and support is central to the success of this project.
You will work alongside training and research providers, closely with NEYDL’s Senior Young Dads Workers as the case holders and be supported day-to-day by the CEO.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone with substantial experience, knowledge and competency working within the children’s social care and social work arena, alongside a track record of managing projects in the voluntary sector. The ideal candidate will bring both: professional grounding in children’s social care/social work and the programme management experience to lead a complex, multi-strand project over four years.
You will possess a deep understand of the children’s social care and social work system, be able to design and deliver training that changes professional culture and have the people management skills to support a team of volunteer young dads who are developing professional skills alongside their advocacy role. You will also need to build trusted relationships with young dad beneficiaries, social workers, academic partners and a range of local statutory and voluntary organisations.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of young fatherhood or young parenthood, from people with personal or professional experience of children’s social care proceedings (including professionally qualified social workers) and people from minoritised backgrounds.
What we offer
NEYDL is a close, inclusive and supportive team that actively invests in the development of its staff. We are a non-judgmental organisation built on mutual trust, respect and honesty. If you join us, you will be part of a team that genuinely believes in what it does.
In addition, we offer:
- 7.2 weeks’ annual leave per year, inclusive of statutory and public holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- A flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Regular supervision and fortnightly team meetings
- Funded professional development and training
- Mileage paid at 55p per mile for business travel
- The opportunity to lead a nationally significant project at the forefront of father-inclusive practice
Job purpose
To lead and manage the DadVocates project, a four-year National Lottery-funded programme training volunteer young dads as peer advocates for young fathers in children’s social care proceedings; delivering professional training to social workers; and working towards the embedding of father-inclusive practice across children’s social care teams in five local authorities.
Key responsibilities
1. Project management
- Take day-to-day responsibility for the management and delivery of the DadVocates project across all strands of activity
- Manage the project budget, monitor expenditure and liaise with the CEO and Finance Officer
- Update and maintain NEYDL’s Evaluation Framework with DadVocates-specific indicators and methodologies within the first two months of the project start date
- Ensure the project meets its funder milestones and KPIs, maintaining accurate records of outputs and outcomes
- Produce quarterly progress reports for internal review and contribute to annual funder reports
- Commission and manage the external evaluator for the four-year evaluation
- Identify and escalate risks and challenges to the CEO, recommending solutions
2. Steering Committee
- Chair and manage the project Steering Committee, which meets every two months and comprises young dads, NEYDL frontline staff, the safeguarding lead, social work professionals, related experts and academic partners
- Induct Steering Committee members, including young dads, into their roles, providing tailored support to ensure they can contribute confidently alongside professionals
- Use Steering Committee meetings to review progress, identify challenges and agree recommendations for the next period of delivery
3. Co-creating the DadVocate training programme
- Work with training and research providers, young dads and Steering Committee members to co-create a 100-hour peer advocacy training programme for volunteer DadVocates
- Deliver the DadVocate training programme alongside NEYDL staff and delivery partners
- Lead annual reviews of the training programme and update content in response to learning and feedback
4. Managing and supporting volunteer DadVocates
- Recruit and train 10 young dad volunteers per year (40 over four years), all with lived experience of young fatherhood
- Provide ongoing mentoring, supervision and wellbeing support to all active DadVocate volunteers: at least 50 hours per volunteer per year
- Set clear objectives for each volunteer, conduct regular appraisals and team meetings, and support their professional development and progression
- Recognise that DadVocates are young dads with lived experience rather than professional backgrounds, and provide the high level of structured support this requires, including supporting them to navigate professional environments with confidence
- Support the progression of volunteers into employment, further training and community leadership roles
5. Matching DadVocates with young dads in CSC proceedings
- Build and maintain referral pathways with social services, midwifery, Family Nurse Partnerships, Family Hubs and other local networks across target local authorities
- Match 100 young dads over four years with a volunteer DadVocate (10 in year 1, rising to 40 in year 4)
- Work closely with NEYDL’s Senior Young Dads Workers, who hold cases, to coordinate peer advocacy support within CSC proceedings
- Maintain oversight of active advocacy arrangements, ensuring DadVocates are appropriately supported and that safeguarding obligations are met at all times
- Engage directly with young dad beneficiaries through steering committee meetings, evaluation sessions and project learning events
6. Professional training for social workers
- Co-create professional training content with social workers and young dads on the Steering Committee, drawing on national research and NEYDL’s practice experience
- Deliver half-day induction training to 15-20 social workers per local authority at the outset of each area’s involvement, co-facilitated by young dads or DadVocate volunteers
- Deliver annual refresher training in each local authority
- Facilitate quarterly case review and learning meetings with social workers in each local authority, involving DadVocate volunteers
- Co-design guidance on what father-inclusive practice looks like within children’s social care teams, with social workers and young dads (first version in year 2; updated version in year 4)
- Organise and host two information-sharing events for social care professionals in years 2 and 4 (approximately 100 professionals per event)
7. Monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Coordinate data collection with young dads, DadVocate volunteers and social workers using NEYDL’s evaluation tools and new instruments co-designed for this project
- Produce annual evaluation reports and disseminate learning through NEYDL’s wider networks, events and conferences
- Share learning through stakeholder events, professional networks and NEYDL’s regular sector-facing activity
8. Safeguarding
- Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements are in place for all project activity, particularly for DadVocate volunteers operating within CSC proceedings
- Work closely with NEYDL’s Safeguarding Lead to ensure policies and protocols relevant to the project are current, understood and followed by volunteers and partners
- Act as first point of contact for safeguarding concerns arising within the DadVocates project
9. Collaboration and partnerships
- Work closely with NEYDL’s Senior Young Dads Workers as case holders, ensuring a joined-up and consistent approach to supporting young dads involved in the project
- Build and maintain relationships with academic, statutory and voluntary sector partners
- Work with the Business Development Manager to help secure longer-term Local Authority funding for DadVocates, using evidence of impact from the project to support conversations with Local Authorities and expand the project’s reach beyond the areas and targets in the original funding bid
- Represent NEYDL and the DadVocates project at external meetings, networks and conferences
- Contribute to NEYDL’s wider communications and engagement activity
10. Other
- Deputise for the CEO as required
- Report to the Board of Trustees in person or in writing on a quarterly basis as required
11. Standard clauses
- The post holder must carry out their responsibilities at all times with due regard to NEYDL’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, policy and statement, and Safeguarding Policy
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures relating to health and safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times
- The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means, in line with NEYDL’s Data Protection Policy
- This role requires satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to appointment
- This job description is not exhaustive. NEYDL reserves the right to reasonably add to or revise it at any time in agreement with the post holder.
Renters Rights -Caseworker
Salary: £31,101 per annum
Closing date – 04 September 2026
Cambridge House is looking for motivated people who are willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve people’s lives.
At Safer Renting we tackle the abuse of renters and criminality in the private rented sector by leveraging our partnerships with local authorities to hold landlords accountable for providing safe, decent, and secure homes. We also seek to transform the sector through our award-winning research and campaigns.
Our team is very diverse in terms of cultural diversity and lived experience, we offer staff a range of competitive benefits.
The successful candidates will have experience of:
- Empowering individuals with the knowledge, guidance and confidence to exercise and enforce their rights.
- Supporting legal action and securing positive outcomes for individuals through evidence-based case preparation.
- Championing tenant’s interests.
How to apply
Applicants will be required to submit their CV along with a supporting statement outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role.
You will also be required to download and complete a Criminal Records Declaration Form and a Diversity Monitoring Form, both of which are available on the Work With Us/Job Opportunities page of our website.
We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from disabled and Queer/LGBTQIA+ people, candidates who share lived experiences with our service users, and people from Black, Asian and global majority communities.
Note Recruiters or Agencies will not be responded to .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Community Organiser, based in Manchester, to work with us on a short-term, freelance basis to organise with people in debt.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1 September, 9am
Location: Manchester
Contract: Three days per week for four months
Start date: as soon as possible
Rate: £200 per day, to be invoiced on a freelance, self-employed basis.
You will support members of our Manchester campaign group, led by people with lived experience of the debt crisis, to demand and win policy change to end the use of bailiffs for council tax debt collection. And work directly with allies in Manchester and officials at Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and target councils.
Please read the role profile (.pdf) for full details.
Application process: please email your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the skills and experience in the role profile by 9am on Tuesday 1 September.
If you have a question about any aspect of the role, please do get in touch.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the sector, including black and brown people, women and non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people who identify as working class or have done in the past.
Please use the covering letter to outline how you meet the skills and experience in the role profile.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Woman’s Trust is a leading mental health charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. For nearly 30 years, we have provided free, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic groups, and workshops to help women rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Led by and for women, we support over 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.4m and a dedicated team of 40 staff.
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our fundraising team and play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll be joining Woman’s Trust at a pivotal moment, as we build on nearly 30 years of specialist expertise to meet growing demand, expand our services for women and girls, and extend our influence through training, research, partnerships and policy to create lasting change. As demand for our services grows, we aim to double the number of women we support annually, achieved in part through growing our income.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Developing new funder and partner relationships across trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates.
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Strengthening existing relationships to secure sustainable, multi-year funding.
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Leading fundraising growth, aiming for £3m by 2027/28.
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Collaborating with the CEO, trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to shape fundraising strategy and operational delivery.
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Leading an passionate team of fundraisers to maximise income generation opportunities.
We seek a highly motivated, ambitious fundraiser with proven experience at a senior level, securing five- and six-figure and multi-year grants. You should be skilled in relationship building, with a keen interest in communicating and influencing key stakeholders to create strategic partnerships that align with priorities. An interest in mental health and supporting women affected by domestic abuse will be essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to develop in a leadership role, or an experienced Head of Fundraising eager to grow their impact and career as we do. You will join a passionate, collaborative team working to create lasting change.
We offer:
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A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment including a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Board, including a CEO with a fundraising background, alongside trustees with fundraising expertise and a focus on providing income generation and partnership insights.
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The opportunity to shape and expand our fundraising function, developing your career in the process.
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A chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children.
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Good benefits, including:
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Hybrid & flexible working
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25 days holidays + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day after 5 years, and then by 1 day per year up to amaximum of 30 days.
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Enhanced sick pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Individual staff professional development budget and mandatory job-related training.
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If you would like to learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief and speak to our retained consultant, Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit.
If you are an ambitious fundraiser ready to drive growth and transform the lives of women and children, we would love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
People Beyond Profit Converations:3-10 September 2026
Woman’s Trust Interview:
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First stage: 22nd September 2026 (Online)
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Second stage: 28 September 2026
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The Friendly Trust is a Wales-based registered charity providing specialist information, advice, and financial administration for disabled people and other vulnerable adults, and for families planning for the future of someone who may lack capacity. Our work is centred on the individual. We aim to protect people's rights, promote independence and ensure that financial arrangements support people to live the lives they choose.
Purpose of the Role
Trust Officers play a key role in delivering The Friendly Trust's services.
The postholder will manage an allocated caseload, providing practical support, advice and financial administration to Service Users and their families.
The role combines person-centred casework with welfare benefits, financial management, advocacy and multi-agency working. Trust Officers develop professional relationships with Service Users and use their knowledge, judgement and problem-solving skills to ensure that people's financial affairs are managed appropriately while promoting choice, independence and individual rights.
Where a person may lack capacity to make a particular financial decision, the Trust Officer will ensure that their work reflects the principles and requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and any other relevant legal authority under which The Friendly Trust is acting.
Key Responsibilities
Service User Support and Casework
- Manage an allocated caseload of Service Users, taking responsibility for progressing work and responding appropriately to changing circumstances.
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with Service Users, recognising their individual wishes, communication needs, abilities and circumstances.
- Provide clear and accessible information, advice and practical support to Service Users, carers and family members on matters including welfare benefits, financial management, trusts and related issues.
- Support Service Users to understand and participate in decisions about their finances wherever possible.
- Promote choice, independence and control while ensuring that appropriate safeguards are maintained.
- Meet with and visit Service Users and their families as required, including home visits and meetings with other professionals.
- Identify concerns affecting a Service User's financial or wider wellbeing and take appropriate action, including raising safeguarding concerns where necessary.
Welfare Benefits
- Support Service Users to identify and access welfare benefits to which they may be entitled.
- Assist with benefit claims, reviews and related correspondence.
- Liaise with the Department for Work and Pensions, local authorities and other relevant organisations.
- Identify apparent errors, underpayments or adverse benefit decisions and take appropriate action to resolve or challenge them.
- Maintain and develop an appropriate working knowledge of the welfare benefits system relevant to the Trust's Service Users.
Financial Administration and Appointeeship
- Manage Service Users' day-to-day financial affairs where The Friendly Trust has been authorised to do so.
- Act on behalf of The Friendly Trust in carrying out its responsibilities as a DWP Corporate Appointee where applicable.
- Ensure that benefits and other income received on behalf of Service Users are used appropriately and in their interests.
- Work with Service Users to create, implement and regularly review individual money plans and budgets.
- Monitor income, expenditure, account balances and financial commitments.
- Arrange payments and other financial transactions in accordance with organisational procedures and the authority under which The Friendly Trust is acting.
- Identify and respond appropriately to changes in a Service User's financial circumstances.
- Take reasonable steps to protect Service Users from financial abuse, exploitation and avoidable financial loss.
- Ensure that financial decisions are properly authorised, recorded and capable of being accounted for.
Mental Capacity and Decision-Making
- Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relevant aspects of their work.
- Recognise that capacity is decision-specific and should not be assumed solely because of a person's disability, diagnosis or circumstances.
- Support Service Users to make their own decisions wherever they are able to do so.
- Where a person lacks capacity for a particular financial decision, ensure that actions are taken in accordance with the appropriate legal authority and best-interests requirements.
- Maintain clear records of significant decisions and the reasons for them.
- Seek guidance from managers where a decision raises significant legal, financial, safeguarding or ethical concerns.
Record Keeping and Compliance
- Maintain accurate, clear, up-to-date and timely case records.
- Use The Friendly Trust's case management and financial recording systems, including CasparGov, to record actions, decisions, financial information and outcomes.
- Ensure that records meet organisational, legal, regulatory and UK GDPR requirements.
- Handle personal and financial information securely and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
- Work in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, policies and procedures, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding requirements and, where applicable, Court of Protection guidance.
Communication and Partnership Working
- Communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with Service Users, families, carers and professionals.
- Adapt communication to reflect an individual's needs and level of understanding.
- Prepare professional correspondence, including letters, emails, case records and reports.
- Liaise effectively with organisations including the DWP, local authorities, health and social care professionals, housing providers, banks and other financial organisations.
- Attend meetings concerning Service Users where appropriate and contribute relevant financial information and professional observations.
- Advocate appropriately for Service Users where financial, benefit or related matters require resolution.
Team Working
- Work collaboratively with Trust Officers, administrative staff, managers and other colleagues.
- Participate in the office duty rota, responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries during designated duty sessions.
- Provide reasonable cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
- Share relevant knowledge and contribute positively to team discussions and problem-solving.
- Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and organisational activities.
Organisational Contribution and Development
- Represent The Friendly Trust professionally when dealing with Service Users, families, external organisations and members of the public.
- Participate in training and continuing professional development relevant to the role.
- Maintain and develop knowledge relevant to their work, including welfare benefits, mental capacity, safeguarding and financial administration.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of organisational policies, procedures and services.
- Support The Friendly Trust's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and environmental sustainability.
- Undertake other duties reasonably required by the Team Manager which are consistent with the nature and level of responsibility of the role.
Hybrid working
Following successful completion of probation, Trust Officers are able to work on a flexible hybrid basis, subject to the requirements of the service.
Trust Officers are normally required to attend the Cardiff office for 2 x two-hour duty sessions each week.
Outside these duty sessions, staff have considerable flexibility regarding where they work, subject to Service User visits, meetings, training, team requirements and other operational needs.
Person Specification
The Friendly Trust recognises that this is a specialist role and that candidates may bring relevant skills and experience from a variety of backgrounds.
We do not expect every successful applicant to have detailed experience of every aspect of the role before joining us. Training, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist knowledge will be provided.
Candidates should therefore consider how their transferable experience, knowledge, skills and values relate to the criteria below.
Essential
Experience
- Relevant experience of working with or supporting people in social care, welfare benefits, advocacy, housing, financial inclusion, community services or another related setting.
- Experience of working with disabled people, vulnerable adults, carers or people requiring additional support.
- Experience of managing competing tasks, responsibilities or a caseload/workload with an appropriate degree of independence.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
Skills and abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive professional relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to explain potentially complex information in an accessible way.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritise work and respond appropriately when circumstances change.
- Confidence working with figures and financial information, including budgets, income and expenditure.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to work independently while recognising when advice, guidance or management involvement is required.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with external professionals.
- Competent IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and learn case management and financial recording systems.
- Level 2 qualification, or equivalent competence, in literacy and numeracy.
Values and approach
- A commitment to treating Service Users with dignity and respect.
- An understanding of the importance of promoting choice, independence and individual rights.
- An empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and accurate record keeping.
Other requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
- Ability and willingness to undertake Service User visits and attend meetings as required.
- Ability to attend the Cardiff office as required, including participation in the office duty rota.
Desirable
The following would be advantageous but are not required in every successful candidate:
- Knowledge or practical experience of the welfare benefits system.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its practical application.
- Experience of financial administration, budgeting or managing money on behalf of another person.
- Experience of DWP appointeeship.
- Experience of advocacy or rights-based work.
- Knowledge or experience of Court of Protection Deputyship, Lasting Powers of Attorney or other arrangements for managing another person's financial affairs.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, cognitive impairment or communication difficulties.
- Experience of working with families and carers.
- Experience of multi-agency working across health, social care, housing, benefits or other public services.
- Experience of safeguarding adults.
- Knowledge of CasparGov or comparable case management/financial administration software.
- A relevant qualification in social work, health, social care, welfare rights, advocacy, finance or another related discipline.
What We Offer
· A supportive, values‑driven working environment.
· Annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays
· 6% employer contribution, with a minimum 2% employee contribution
· Opportunities for training and professional development.
· Flexible and hybrid working options (subject to service needs and probation).
· Employee wellbeing support.
Appointment and pre‑employment checks
- All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references. Two references will be requested, one of which should be from a current or most recent employer.
- You will need to demonstrate that you have a right to work in the UK.
- The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, due to the nature of the role and contact with vulnerable adults.
- Having a criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment. Any disclosures will be considered fairly, confidentially, and proportionately, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the DBS Code of Practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working within Baobab's welcoming and dynamic admin team in our Therapeutic Community, the Engagement and Administrative Assistant is a dual role. In your Admin assistant role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to operational, research and advocacy teams. In your Engagement Assistant role, you will lead on developing a successful programme of youth activities at the Baobab Centre (as Baobab Youth Activities Coordinator) and will focus on prioritising young people’s engagement in advocacy and research.
Please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification plus the Clinical Context and Model document, attached to this add.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a curious and analytical individual, who has a great eye for detail? This role is a brilliant opportunity to learn how a charity operates. Wycliffe Bible Translators is one of the most exciting Christian charities to work for. We are a dynamic organisation with a big vision – a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible. You will join an operational team that provides essential support—delivering a real impact for our fundraising colleagues, our supporters, and our overall mission.
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 + benefits
Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our Oxford office.
Terms of Appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent.
Closing date: Thursday 27 August at 9am
Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Thursday 10 September
Benefits:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Fully employer-funded life assurance
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Tax-free home-working allowance
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities
Key responsibilities:
- Producing data to ensure our mailings go to the right people on time
- Communicating data to inform decision making
- Data quality and database management
- Salesforce Development & support
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.









