Area development manager jobs
Head of Human Resources and Facilities
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £57,000 per annum plus £312 Home Worker Allowance per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Sands are the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.
We’re creating a community of compassionate and lifesaving changemakers, whose voices inspire change and turn understanding into action.
For more than 40 years, Sands has provided a safe, understanding and caring community for anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss. We can help, whether your loss happened recently or long ago.
Sands offer many types of support, including our free, confidential telephone helpline, email support, and online group sessions. We have a UK-wide network of local groups offering peer-support in the community, social media groups helping people connect wherever they are, and free resources for partners, siblings, grandparents, and wider family and friends.
The Role
Our Human Resources and Facilities team are responsible for providing a high standard of support to our staff, who are based throughout the UK.
This exciting and high-profile role is responsible for leading on all operational HR & Facilities activity within the charity. This includes ensuring that this activity aligns with Sands’ strategic objectives and meets KPI’s set by the Board. This is a key role which will help us to promote Sands’ vision; a world where fewer babies die and when a baby dies those affected receive the best care and support for as long as they need.
The areas that the team covers include staff learning & development, organisational change management, EEDI, implementation and development of HR policies and procedures, staff wellbeing, recruitment, employee reward and recognition, employment relations, development of HR IT systems and management of our property portfolio.
With significant experience in a Head of HR role, you will have a good understanding of UK employment law and be able to apply this in everyday situations.
You will be confident in advising senior managers in HR best practice, including leading on change management processes.
Experience of developing employee benefit and wellbeing packages, HR policies and information systems is essential. Additionally, you will have demonstrable experience of developing HR strategies including budgets and be able to confidently present to groups of staff and managers.
An excellent influencer and communicator, you will be able to build effective working relationships with staff and managers across the organisation as well as external stakeholders.
With a good knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice, you will be able to manage several work streams simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are therefore essential for this role. You will also need to be highly numerate and demonstrate good problem-solving ability.
Skills and Qualifications
- CIPD qualification at Level 7 (MCIPD) or equivalent
- Significant experience of working in a Head of HR / People role
- Proven track record of developing and delivering HR strategies, policies, and reports aligned with organisational objectives
- Experience in organisational development, staff learning and training design, and delivery
- Demonstrated experience of introducing and embedding Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) initiatives
- Experience in HR policy development, implementation, and review
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
- Experience of managing complex employee relations cases including grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters
- Significant experience of leading organisation-wide change management and transformation projects
- Experience in developing and implementing reward and recognition initiatives
- Experience of introducing and promoting staff health and wellbeing programmes
- Strong working knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS), ideally Sage HR or equivalent platform
- Experience of managing departmental budgets and reporting on financial performance
- Proven experience of leading, motivating, and developing a team of HR professionals
- Excellent influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
- Ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Sound knowledge of data protection and GDPR legislation as it relates to HR practice
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic approach to complex issues
- Confident, assertive, and able to make sound judgements and decisions when required
- Experience of, or an interest in, facilities management
- Understanding of maternity, neonatal, and healthcare policy and practice across the UK
- Empathy with Sands’ vision, mission, and values
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sands, please do not hesitate to apply.
St James’s, Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340-year history. Fundraising for the ‘Wren Project’, a £23m capital campaign, and plans for an endowment campaign, are well underway.
This new role will support the fundraising team, working closely with the Head of Fundraising, to provide full administrative support across all functions of the department. We are looking for someone committed to making a difference to our work and interested in developing a career in fundraising. We welcome experience gained outside the charity sector and interested in developing a career in fundraising.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification can be downloaded from our website.
Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor, by midday Monday 10th November 2025 (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course – referee information is required.)
Interviews are planned for Thursday 20th November. Start date as soon as possible otherwise to commence in early January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Work Rights Centre, in partnership with the LEF Fellowship Programme, is looking for a Trainee Solicitor to join our ambitious and driven team. We are a charity set up by migrants and for migrants, and every day our multilingual team of legal advisers stand up for their employment rights and secure their immigration status.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who is looking to build a career in a legal profession. This role will suit someone who values impact, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable migrant workers and disadvantaged Britons.
You will be able to learn from three experienced solicitors, exercise your skills as an adviser, and progress your career in a friendly and supportive environment. The LEF Fellowship Programme will cover the cost of your mandatory legal training and exams. By the end of two years you will have had the chance to complete your SQE training and gain the required practical experience to fully qualify as a solicitor.
The role
As the Trainee Solicitor, you’ll work on a stimulating range of issues across two wide areas of law - Immigration (in Year 1) and Employment (in Year 2). You will learn how best to support vulnerable clients with limited English language and digital skills, how to spot signs of modern slavery or manage safeguarding concerns.
Working with our immigration team, you will help clients understand and secure their immigration status in the UK. You will support clients who have limited leave to remain (e.g. on employer-sponsored visas, Ukraine Visa Schemes, or pre-settled EUSS status) or who are entirely undocumented. Working with our employment team, you will work on cases involving non-payment of wages, non-provision of work, unlawful deductions, race and gender discrimination, or unfair dismissals. Crucially, you will have the opportunity to understand the real-life intersection of the two areas of law, as they are often experienced by the same clients.
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain well-rounded experience across all stages of the legal process, including interviewing clients, collecting information and assessing evidence, taking down witness statements, providing over the phone and written advice, and collating evidence bundles.
Alongside your legal work and SQE2 study, you will complete an independent social justice project aligned with your personal interests and objectives of the charity. This might entail legal research, sourcing strategic cases, or compiling data on the impact of the current policies. Working on this project will give you an opportunity to conduct strategic legal work contributing to systemic change.
The fellowship programme will cover the cost of both your legal training and wide-skills training, as well as providing you with well-being support. Please find a full list of benefits on the LEF website.
About you
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and confident colleague who shares our commitment to providing excellent legal advice to migrant workers. Key criteria include:
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Completed and passed (or expect to pass by 14 March 2026) the Legal Practice Course (LPC) OR have an undergraduate degree and completed and passed SQE Part 1.
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Enthusiastic and proactive, motivated by a strong sense of justice.
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Confident and resourceful, you enjoy public-facing work and are keen to learn.
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Experience of working with marginalised migrant communities
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Experience of working in a team, and progressing towards shared objectives.
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Can demonstrate commitment to social justice, and the aims and values of the Work Rights Centre.
How to apply
Download the full job description and person specifications. Please apply directly via LEF portal by the end of Friday, November 28th.
Successful candidates will be notified if they have been shortlisted for an interview by January 2026. The interviews will take place online between 26th January and 6 February 2026. The traineeship will commence on 1st April 2026.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
Job title: Head of Principal Gifts
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257 per annum
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Are you a fundraiser looking for a new challenge at the highest levels of philanthropy? Are you looking to transition into the field of principal gifts?
Here at Imperial College, we are recruiting a Head of Principal Gifts to join our brilliant team. This is a new position, part of an expansion of our Advancement Division.
As Head of Principal Gifts, you will play a transformative role in securing the philanthropic investments that drive groundbreaking discoveries, life-changing innovations and sustainable solutions. Your work will directly impact fields critical to shaping the future – from climate resilience and AI to global health and business innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues driven to tackle some of the most difficult problems facing society.
This is your opportunity to forge the direction of philanthropy at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, building meaningful relationships with high- net-worth individuals and stakeholders who share our vision for impactful change. You will help drive Imperial’s bold and ambitious alumni engagement and fundraising campaign.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will have the opportunity to work on transformational gifts – interesting, complex gifts which will build your career.
This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to have a major impact on a world-renowned institution. You will be entrepreneurially minded, not fazed by complexity and ambiguity, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders. We hope to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
- Head of Global Development, North America
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.
Job title: Life Skills and Activities Co-Ordinator
Westminster, London
Hours: 35 hours (full time) working at least 4 days in our office near Victoria
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a life skills and activities co-ordinator to concentrate on building and expanding relationships with young people living in our supported accommodation as well as families in Westminster who attend sessions in our Family Services department. This is a unique and rewarding role in our Employment & Learning Team that will involve meeting and working with residents in our supported accommodation on a one-to-one basis and in groups, facilitating activities and evaluating and building evidence that these interventions have made a difference. Your work will focus on supporting our residents (aged 16-25) on-site with their Life Skills development. You will also work holistically to support the families who attend sessions in the Family Centre and who attend outings and “away-days”. The role also requires facilitating our study club (aged 13+) and group ESOL sessions (19+).
Please refer to the job description on our website for further information.
In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration. This role requires an enhanced DBS check plus children’s barred list. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
Benefits
· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days
· Access to Blue Light Card discounts
· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.
· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)
· Season ticket loan
· Training and development opportunities
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 17th November 2025
Interviews: W/C 24th November 2025
If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Appeals Officer
Full time. Permanent. Hybrid working. (2 days in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington)
Salary: London - £40,794 (including London allowance), Cardiff, Edinburgh & Warrington - £35,911
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer, the Individual Giving Appeals Officer will deliver fundraising success during key moments like Christmas, Christian Aid Week and Emergency Appeals, focusing on maximising one-off donations. They will champion creativity to craft impactful campaigns, ensuring consistent, positive, and memorable interactions that align with organisational goals and values.
The post-holder will collaborate closely on key initiatives across stakeholders, supporting the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer to deliver the high-impact key appeals, hitting income targets while fostering meaningful connections with supporters.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Individual Giving Appeals Officer include:
- Collaborate with the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer to plan and deliver the high-profile annual Christmas appeal, aligning with organisational values and goals.
- Support the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer in planning and executing Christian Aid Week and Emergency appeals to maximise supporter engagement.
- Using data-driven insights and creative messaging, ensure CASH campaigns are impactful and delivering the right message through the right channels to consistently exceed fundraising targets.
- Create engaging, supporter-centric content and messaging across various channels, fostering alignment with Christian Aid's brand and mission.
- Analyse appeal performance critically, leveraging insights and feedback to continuously improve future activities and maximise ROI.
- Deliver positive supporter experiences at every touchpoint, fostering lasting relationships built on trust and openness.
- Collaborate across teams and departments to integrate campaigns effectively, driving consistent and impactful outcomes.
- Commit to delivering high-quality appeals on time and within budget, striving to maximise impact and consistency.
- Support the wider Individual Giving Team during peak periods, promoting a positive team culture and driving collaboration to meet shared goals
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in direct marketing or fundraising, particularly in individual giving campaigns.
- Developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content.
- Ability to analyse campaign data and optimise performance based on insights.
- Experience managing multichannel campaigns, ensuring consistency across platforms.
- Developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
Desirable:
- Experience with CRM systems and fundraising platforms.
- Experience in emergency appeals or international development.
- Marketing or digital marketing qualification.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools.
- Experience in budget management.
- Understanding of supporter segmentation and targeting.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TPP Recruitment, on behalf of the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), is seeking an Internal Quality Auditor for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a vital role, supporting NEBDN with internal audits and ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are fully aligned with policies and regulatory requirements.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment type: 9-month FTC
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week in the Preston (Lancashire) office
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
NEBDN is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses, committed to enhancing lifelong career development and enabling excellence in practice. Their vision is to deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive education, underpinned by their values of fairness, professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
About the Role
Reporting to the Internal Quality Manager, you’ll play a key part in evaluating, auditing, and improving internal processes across NEBDN. You’ll schedule and conduct audits, review SOPs for alignment with policies, and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements. You’ll also provide actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and conduct internal audits across all departments
- Review and evaluate SOPs for alignment with NEBDN policies and sector requirements
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., Ofqual, GDC, CCEA, ICO)
- Identify areas for improvement and operational risk factors
- Provide recommendations and monitor action plans to completion
- Support internal investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with the Internal Quality Manager and wider team
- Prepare and present quality assurance reports and KPI data
Skills / Experience Required
- At least 2 years’ experience in internal process auditing within a Quality Management Framework (essential)
- Experience with regulatory issues and sector requirements, especially in relation to apprenticeships (essential)
- Experience supporting internal quality functions and service improvement
- Understanding of risk-based quality assurance processes
- Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Interview Process
- One-stage, in-person interview at Preston head office
- Competency-based questions
- Presentation / Task (TBC)
- Office tour
To Apply
- Optional bespoke covering letter
- CV
Deadline
- Friday 17th October 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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!
Closing date: 19th November 2025
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive individual with extensive data and evaluation experience to join us as our Senior Partnership and Innovation Officer.
In this role, you will work within the Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC), collaborating not only with children and families but also with parents, local schools and teachers, universities, and community organisations to drive meaningful, sustainable change. You'll lead innovative, evidence-informed initiatives that strengthen the community and improve outcomes for children and young people across Tameside.
This role is for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover).
About Us
Save the Children UK believes that every child deserves a future. Whether in the UK or across the globe, we work tirelessly to provide children with a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. In times of crisis, we are among the first to respond and remain dedicated until the last child is safe. We prioritise meeting children's unique needs and amplifying their voices, delivering lasting results for millions, including those hardest to reach.
About Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC)
The SSH CC is dedicated to supporting children aged 0-19 years. We work in partnership with families and the wider community to empower young people to become the best versions of themselves. Our focus is on place-based interventions, systems change, and collaborative initiatives, fostering resilience and creating opportunities for children, especially those facing challenging circumstances.
About the role
As the Senior Partnership & Innovation Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering community-led, collaborative projects that improve outcomes for children, families, and the wider community. Working closely with the SSH CC CEO, you will help strengthen partnerships across Tameside, Greater Manchester and beyond, supporting local innovation and sharing evidence and learning that informs wider policy and practice.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally.
- Support the development and delivery of SSH CC's local systems-change and innovation agenda.
- Capture and share learning from local delivery to support national influence, including creating case studies, events, and resources.
- Share insights and identify opportunities to scale community-led best practice.
- Develop and manage effective communication strategies to raise SSH CC's visibility and celebrate community achievements.
About you
To be successful, you will have:
- A strong background in engaging with families and communities to co-develop strategies and programmes.
- Proven experience of building and maintaining multi-stakeholder relationships and partnerships in educational, community, or local authority settings.
- Proven ability to design and lead innovative projects or programmes that drive change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging across audiences and platforms.
- Strong understanding and application of digital tools for data collection, analysis, and communications (e.g. websites, social media).
- A sound understanding of the impact of poverty on families and the systemic barriers communities face.
- A commitment to Save the Children UK and Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community's shared mission, vision, and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working/Location:
This position is community-based in Tameside with the flexibility for remote working at other times. Therefore, a strong knowledge of and proximity to the Greater Manchester area is essential.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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!
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Purpose:
Women in Prison’s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to a caseload of women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system.
- Undertake risk and needs assessments and co-producing bespoke support plans with women across the nine pathways to reoffending.
- Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
- Champion the core values of Women in Prison, including social justice and feminism in all internal and external communications, articulating their importance to the work we do.
For the full list of responsibilities, please download the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre
Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)
Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?
About St Luke’s
St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.
As our next CEO, you will:
- Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
- Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
- Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
- Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
- Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
- Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.
Who you are
- A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
- Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
- A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
- Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
- (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.
Why St Luke’s?
- Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
- Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
- Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
- Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.
Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Job Title: Case Worker – CAPSA Services (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy)
Reports to: CAPSA Team Manager
Geographic focus: Lambeth
Salary:£30,500
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)
Duration:1 Year Contract (with a potential to extend)
Benefits:26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, Employees' Assistance Programme.
Purpose of the role
The CAPSA (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy) Worker role has been specifically designed to support Black people using the secondary mental health system. As a CAPSA Worker, you will provide both Generic Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to eligible individuals, including people detained under the Mental Health Act(MHA) 1983/2007, conditionally discharged restricted patients, those under Guardianship, and those on Community Treatment orders, as well as individuals considered for section 57 treatments.
You will play a key role in ensuring that the perspectives of Black service users are recognised and respected, addressing their unique and multiple needs, and promoting access to advocacy for all eligible individuals. You will raise awareness of advocacy, rights under the MHA, and the CAPSA service among professionals, individuals, and agencies.
In addition to direct advocacy, you will contribute to service development by supporting an effective administration system and helping evaluate the impact of advocacy for both service users and commissioners.
As part of CAPSA’s race-led approach to systems change, you will also help challenge systemic racism in mental health services, embed culturally competent practice, and promote equitable care within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM).
Job summary
Black Thrive Lambeth has developed a co-designed, culturally appropriate peer support and advocacy service (CAPSA) on behalf of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). CAPSA provides support to Black community members with mental health needs through peer support and advocacy, led by individuals with lived experience or lived understanding of mental health challenges. The service creates a space where experiences are respected, accepted, and valued equally.
The role involves building positive relationships with Black service users; offering one-to-one and group advocacy; supporting self-advocacy; gathering and sharing information to inform decision-making; and preparing monitoring reports and feedback. Advocates ensure that the views, wishes, and needs of Black service users are heard and acknowledged, addressing the impact of racism within traditional mental health services.
Duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Advocacy & Support for Black Service Users
- Work with individual Black service users to provide culturally informed advocacy, support, and representation to assist them in decision-making related to their care, treatment, and legal status.
- You will manage a caseload of up to 10 clients.
- This will consist of weekly meetings with clients and supporting them around their care in the mental health system, this will be both within inpatient services and CMHTs (Community Mental Health Teams) as well as in the community.
- Support Black service users in developing and maintaining their cultural identity by identifying strengths and advocating for culturally relevant mental health interventions.
- Develop trusting relationships with Black service users within appropriate boundaries to help them express their mental health needs.
- Assist service users in preparing for meetings, attend appointments with them if required, and advocate on their behalf where needed.
- Provide information and updates on the progress of advocacy issues and ensure clients understand proceedings.
Culturally Informed Peer Support & Recovery
- Use lived experience and cultural understanding to promote positive self-esteem and recovery through a culturally informed peer support model.
- Provide practical guidance to Black service users, and where appropriate, their carers, on self-care, resilience strategies, and managing mental health within a race equality framework.
- Promote service user involvement by empowering individuals to communicate their culturally lived experiences and mental health needs to professionals.
- Challenge peer support models, stigma, and discriminatory practices that fail to recognise the cultural needs of Black service users.
Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community members to develop a culturally informed advocacy and peer support model.
- Establish regular advocacy ‘drop-ins’ on wards and in the community, ensuring accessibility for Black service users.
- Signpost service users to culturally relevant community, inpatient, and online resources, as well as mainstream and specialist services.
- Liaise with, and when necessary, challenge NHS professionals, care teams, and local authorities to ensure due process and cultural competence in service delivery.
- To maintain a level of professionalism in all spaces always.
Role Expectations
- Maintain confidentiality, respect service users’ right to privacy, and ensure their dignity is always upheld.
- Keep accurate and timely records of advocacy and peer support work, providing regular verbal and written reports to the line manager.
- Attend team meetings, participate in one-to-one supervision, group supervision sessions, and complete mandatory training in peer support and other job-related areas.
- Raise safeguarding concerns following organisational policies and procedures.
GENERAL
- To attend and participate in meetings held by the CAPSA team and other bodies as required.
- To maintain records of hours worked and to complete accurate expense returns.
- To foster and develop an equality and diversity approach within the role, in line with Black Thrive’
- To promote the service through the distribution of publicity materials, liaising with statutory and voluntary services, and, where appropriate, through the media and presentations to local groups within the agreed company policies.
- To promote the role of advocates both within the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) and externally.
- To work well as part of the team in a way that promotes inclusivity and respect in a supportive environment.
- The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Qualities Required
Each quality is marked as either E (Essential) or D (Desirable).
Experience (E/D)
- Understanding and/or experience of mental health legislation and the Mental Health journey process in numerous settings – E
- Lived experience of racism or discrimination in wider society and in the provision of mental health services – E
- Experience of identifying and meeting the needs of individual people – E
- Experience and ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders – E
- A commitment to working in an anti-racist and anti-oppressive way – E
- Confidence in challenging stigma and discrimination within structural settings – E
- Experience of working in an advocacy or healthcare setting – D
Knowledge and Skills (E/D)
- Understanding and knowledge of assessment of needs – E
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences – E
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including via telephone, in person, over video link, and through presentations, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness – E
- Emotional resilience and the ability to cope with sometimes challenging people and environments – E
- Ability to work flexibly to meet varying demands on the service – E
- Good organisational skills, including timekeeping and ability to travel to different locations – E
- Excellent computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – E
- An understanding and awareness of The Equality Act 2010 – E
- Ability to act calmly and respond professionally to distress, disturbance, and unpredictability – E
- Ability to work independently on own initiative and prioritise workload while working as part of a team – E
- Commitment to learning through work-based learning and mandatory training – E
- Knowledge of mental health legislation such as MHA 1983/2007, MCA 2017 – D
- Understanding of the specific role, purpose, and responsibilities of an Independent Mental Health Advocate – D
- Knowledge and/or awareness of safeguarding issues – D
- An additional language (e.g., Portuguese, French, etc.) – D
- Qualifications in Peer Support / Advocacy – D
We welcome applications specifically from Black people of African and Caribbean heritage, as the statutory requirement of the Equality Act 2010, Advance Equality in Mental Health 2020 and Parent Carer Race Equality Framework 2020, in order to address the importance of Black employee safety. These posts are therefore restricted to Black applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Still, we will treat applicants with a criminal record fairly and not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please make sure you download a copy of our vacancy for reference.
You should provide a CV and a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) outlining your suitability for the post, including the relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
Application deadline is is Friday 14th November 2025 by 12pm
The interview will comprise of two stages.
1. An assessment will be given on the day of your interview to be completed before your verbal interview.
2. A verbal interview will be conducted in person with a panel of 3 people,
Interviews will take place during week commencing 8th December 2025 and will take place in person at Black Thrive’s offices.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of People & Culture
Salary: £61,186 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid – minimum 2 day per week in the London office
Turn2us is a leading UK charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means to get back on their feet, build resilience and thrive moving forward with their lives.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like them, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating financial insecurity, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
MLC Partners are exclusively recruiting for their Head of People and Culture, a pivotal search for a dynamic HR leader who can blend strategic vision with hands-on delivery. We are searching for a leader with significant experience across the full spectrum of HR and organisational development, that has proven expertise in managing change and inspiring collaboration. This is a truly impactful opportunity to join a values-led organisation at an exciting time.
About the Role:
Working closely with the Director of People, Culture and Governance, the Head of People & Culture will lead a talented team to deliver innovative, equitable and data-informed people practices. You’ll drive initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that Turn2us continues to be a place where every individual can thrive. From shaping organisational culture to embedding equity and development across all areas, this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.
Skillset & Knowledge:
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, collaboration and compassion, and to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, along with the capacity to balance strategic priorities with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong strategic and operational capability, able to design and deliver data-informed people initiatives that enhance engagement, inclusion and performance while navigating organisational change.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, HR best practice and safeguarding, with the ability to translate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism into tangible actions.
- Experience in shaping culture and fostering wellbeing, through inclusive policies, positive employee relations and evidence-based decision-making.
- Knowledge of people analytics and data-led insights, using metrics to inform strategy, deliver measurable outcomes and continuously improve.
- Background in the charity or social justice sector (or strong empathy for its values), with a personal or professional understanding of financial insecurity and lived experience desirable.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) demonstrating commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning.
Why Join Turn2us?
Turn2us is an ambitious and values-driven charity that believes everyone should have enough to live on. You’ll be part of a leadership team that genuinely listens, empowers and acts — shaping strategies that make a real difference to people’s lives across the UK. The organisation offers flexible working, generous benefits, and the chance to lead within a culture that prioritises learning, wellbeing and meaningful impact.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week. This role is likely to require up to 2 days per week as it will need to track the work of the Director of People, Culture and Governance.
How to apply/interview dates:
To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Annabelle at MLC directly or submit your application via the link provided.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Key Interview dates:
Applications closing date: Wed 26th November
1st stage interview (in person, Farringdon): Wed 3rd December
2nd stage meeting (in person, Farringdon): Mon 8th December
Relief International (RI) is a global humanitarian and development organisation working in over 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. We partner with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and natural disasters to save lives, strengthen resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being. Our integrated programmes span health and nutrition, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), education, and livelihoods, with protection embedded as a core principle across all areas of our work.
This is a crucial time to join Relief International as we continue to invest in our HR function which is an integral part of delivering our global mission. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our people function and ensuring we can attract, support, and retain the talent needed to deliver our humanitarian and development programmes worldwide.
Global Human Resources Director
Relief International
Salary: Circa £80,000 plus benefits
Location: Remote
The role
Relief International is looking for an operational Global Human Resources Director to lead our global HR function. This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR professional to drive real, lasting impact across our international operations by strengthening the foundations of HR practice, enhancing team capability, and embedding consistency and compliance across global offices.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Global HR Director will act as a trusted advisor to the COO and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all people and organisational matters.
This is a transformative role for a leader who combines vision with pragmatism, and who thrives on translating challenges into meaningful change. The successful candidate will:
- Modernise and harmonise HR policies and processes across country programmes and global support offices.
- Review and update staff handbooks and HR procedures to ensure relevance, clarity, and compliance.
- Restructure and lead an international HR team, clarifying roles and fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and international standards, mitigating HR-related operational and financial risks.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, mobility, and well-being.
- Support organisational change, guiding managers and teams through transitions with empathy and structure.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and accountability in line with RI’s values.
- Advise senior leadership on strategic HR matters, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
About you
We are seeking a confident and values-driven leader with the following:
- Significant experience as an HR Director or senior HR Manager, ideally within an international NGO context.
- Background working in complex, multi-country organisations—including fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
- Deep expertise in HR policy design, implementation, and compliance.
- Proven ability to lead and restructure remote, international teams.
- Skilled in change management and supporting organisations through transitions.
- Strong knowledge of HR systems (e.g. BambooHR), staff handbooks, and performance tools.
- Strong communicator, capable of building relationships across cultures and levels.
- Fluency in English, French language skills are desirable but not essential.
- Current right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Further information, please review the Appointment Brief below.
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus, Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie.
Closing date:Sunday 16th November
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 17th November
First stage panel interview with Relief International: w/c 1st December
Final stage panel interview with Relief International: w/c 8th December
Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To ensure Home-Start's Southwark’s finance and operations systems best meet the needs of the organisation, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham.
Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.
Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Our adviser teams work within local areas providing a wide range of expert information and guidance, via a variety of channels including community settings. You’ll provide a personalised service that enables appropriate levels of self-advocacy and/ or advocate on behalf of clients, signposting to other services as relevant.
You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s, their families and carers to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible and to take an active role in their treatment becoming their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.
The contract for this role will be fixed term for six months.
What you’ll do:
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Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients by a range of means, including community settings, and ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources in line with service policy
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Respond to enquiries through a range of channels and areas based on service need, keeping accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice
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Make best use of time in providing an effective client service
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Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures
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Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients
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Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales
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Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams and in a range of settings and ways to achieve the best outcomes of clients
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Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role
What you’ll bring:
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Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels
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Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning
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Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care
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Experience managing a complex caseload effectively and efficiently
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Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people
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Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar
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Ability to work collaboratively
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In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits
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Commitment to working within the principles of equal opportunities
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held remotely using Google Meet week commencing 17th November 2025.
The successful candidate will be required to:
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live in the Cheshire area and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
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provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
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have a confidential space in which to work
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
