Area development manager jobs
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for Berkshire on a 6 month Fixed Term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.
You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round Berkshire. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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This is an exciting opportunity to shape engaging campaigns and storytelling across digital, social media, email, PR and community channels. Working as part of our Fundraising and Communications team, you’ll create compelling and accessible communications that inspire action, strengthen our community, support fundraising and help people live full and healthy lives with MS.
Working closely with colleagues, ambassadors and people living with MS, you’ll help amplify authentic lived experience, develop impactful campaigns and use insight and digital best practice to grow engagement and reach.
We’re looking for someone with strong writing and storytelling skills, experience delivering communications, marketing or digital campaigns, and a good understanding of digital engagement, social media and email marketing. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive and motivated by making a meaningful difference.
About Overcoming MS
Overcoming MS is the world’s leading MS healthy lifestyle charity. We help people live full and healthy lives with MS through evidence-based information, practical tools and a supportive global community.
Since 2012, we have supported people affected by MS to make informed lifestyle choices alongside medical treatment, helping people feel more empowered, informed and hopeful about living with MS.
Our vision is a world where everyone with MS has the information, confidence and support they need to live well.
Job summary
The Communications and Marketing Manager plays a central role in helping Overcoming MS reach and support more people living with multiple sclerosis worldwide. The role leads the creation of compelling, evidence-based, and emotionally engaging communications that strengthen connections with our community, raise awareness of the Overcoming MS approach, support fundraising, engagement, and behaviour change, and showcase our services and offerings.
Working across communications channels, campaigns, storytelling and community engagement, the postholder will enable our audiences to feel they have the appropriate level of information and confidence to make lifestyle changes, through the support we offer to live a full and healthy life with MS.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises the following key areas of responsibility:
Communication and campaign creation
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Craft engaging, accessible and audience-focused communications which inspire action, deepen engagement and build trust.
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Plan and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital channels, print, PR and Community channels in alignment with our Fundraising and Communications Strategy.
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Support the Head of Communications, Marketing & Digital with campaign planning, aligning Communications objectives to organisational and income generation objectives.
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Support the Services team with the promotion of our services, including the dissemination of insights and data, to grow our awareness and engagement
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Support colleagues and audiences. Working with stakeholders to ensure communications are planned and delivered at the right time to meet their needs.
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Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information in a clear, accessible and empathetic way.
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Understanding of inclusive and accessible communications best practice.
Using results to drive change
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Use audience insight, analytics and user behaviour to shape campaigns and improve engagement.
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Test, learn and optimise marcomms communications through experimentation, AB testing and evaluation.
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Contribute to Marcomms evaluation on performance and impact.
Storytelling and Community voices
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Build trusted relationships with people living with MS and the wider Overcoming MS community to develop authentic and inspiring stories.
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Support contributors sensitively and ethically, ensuring appropriate consent and safeguarding processes are followed.
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Identify opportunities to amplify community voices across campaigns, fundraising and communications.
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Ensure storytelling reflects the diversity and inclusivity of the Overcoming MS community.
Social media and content creation
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Lead on building our impact and engagement on social media with our audiences, in line with our objectives, including supporting awareness and engagement campaigns and fundraising.
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Ensure that we are using the best tools and techniques by staying up to date with trends.
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Monitor social media, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to enquiries.
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Use analytics to constantly optimise our social media impact.
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Ensure content is accessible, audience-led and aligned with best practice in health communication.
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Support content development across both digital and print communications where required.
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Working closely with the services team, lead the content creation and maintenance of our website to maximise our impact with audiences.
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Build and nurture relationships with celebrity ambassadors, influencers and public supporters.
Email marketing
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Develop content for email marketing, including for fundraising and events campaigns.
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Optimise email by A/B testing content to maximise performance through design and content improvements, and creating triggered email sequences to build our message.
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Use audience segmentation and personalisation to support campaigns.
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Use analytics to identify ways to constantly optimise our email impact.
Community Engagement
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Support our digital community through different discussion groups and platforms (social media, hubs, etc). Including liaising with internal teams and promoting best practice.
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Support online events and drive positive engagement opportunities.
Brand communication
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Ensuring all activity aligns with brand priorities.
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Championing on-brand messaging. Acting as a trusted expert on brand tone of voice.
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Ensuring all media and communications guidelines/policies are followed and kept updated.
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Sharing best practice with the wider organisation and continuing professional development.
Creative skills
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Generate and develop creative and innovative ideas with a good eye for brand, design, film and photography.
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Develop clear briefs and oversee production of high-quality digital and printed communications materials.
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Create engaging collateral through design software.
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Edit small amounts of audio or video (desirable).
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Support content development across both digital and print communications where required.
PR and Media
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Support the Head of Communications, Marketing and Digital with media relations through press releases and statements.
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Support with securing regional, national and international media coverage, sourcing case studies and creating campaign assets and messaging for media partners.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Self-motivated and adaptable/proactive, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
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A keen eye for detail with a consistently high quality of work output.
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Highly organised, able to manage a content schedule, and plan and deliver digital campaigns. Able to prioritise work across multiple projects to meet deadlines.
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Demonstrable experience in developing, leading and executing high-quality, effective communications and engagement strategies that achieve desired results.
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Excellent writing, editing and communication skills for social media, web, email and PR.
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An understanding of how communications affect and engage audiences.
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An ability to communicate in an inclusive way with diverse audiences.
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Experience in managing and optimising website content, with strong on-page SEO skills.
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Confident using email marketing and social scheduling
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Familiarity with Google tools (Analytics, Adwords, Search Console, etc) and digital monitoring tools.
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Skills in creative content development, such as audio, video and photo editing.
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Interest in wellbeing
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Experience managing external suppliers, freelancers or creative agencies (desirable)
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Experience working in the charity, health or wellbeing sector. (desirable)
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Able to flex hours and work outside normal hours where needed to cover events (time off in lieu will be provided).
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve over time, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks consistent with the level of the role.
How to apply: Please click on the Apply Now button, submit your CV, and please answer the three questions we have prepared for you. Please use the Cover Letter space to tell us your motivation for working at Overcoming MS.
Application timeline:
Close date: until 9am Monday 15th June
First round interviews: 18th and 19th June, online via Microsoft Teams
Second round interviews: 23rd June on Teams/in person TBC, and it will include a short task and presentation
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We want Overcoming MS to be a welcoming, inclusive and supportive place to work, where people feel valued and able to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, particularly those currently underrepresented in the charity sector.
We know that people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement listed. If this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d still encourage you to apply.
If you need reasonable adjustments or information in a different format during the recruitment process, please contact us.
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for Essex on a 6 month Fixed Term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.
You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round Essex. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We are looking for a Senior Supporter Care Manager, this role reports to the Director of Development and Communications.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in a supporter care, supporter experience or donor services environment within the charity sector, with proven experience of managing and developing teams. You will be flexible, able to work under pressure and manage a busy and sometimes competing workload. You will be able to effectively plan, implement, and balance your workload to continuously support Operation Smile UK’s fundraising programme.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Development and Communications, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, develop and motivate the Supporter Care team, fostering a positive, inclusive and supporter-focused team culture.
- Manage and maintain a robust internal call handling and outbound calling training programme — covering inbound supporter care, retention and winback conversations — for both members of the Supporter Care team and across the organisation.
- Ensure internal SLAs are met, overseeing quality through delivery of response times (by channels) and credible and clear communications with our supporters.
Supporter Care & Experience
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality, timely and empathetic responses to supporter enquiries across all channels, including handling complex enquiries, complaints and managing escalations where needed.
- Act as Operation Smile UK’s supporter experience expert, shaping and reviewing supporter-facing content, acknowledgement letters, calling scripts and digital communications to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all touchpoints.
- Own the development and review of all supporter-facing communications and internal supporter care materials, ensuring they reflect best practice and deliver a consistent supporter experience.
- Manage and monitor the call review and vulnerable persons programme to ensure high standards are maintained in all telephone interactions, including those involving external agencies.
- Oversee the processing of acknowledgements and problem payments.
- Manage an efficient stock control system to ensure the team maintains sufficient stock to meet fulfilment KPIs.
Supporter Retention & Engagement
- Play a leading role in supporter journey design, engagement and stewardship projects, using supporter insight and feedback to shape and improve the experience at each stage.
- Ensure the supporter experience is considered in all new and existing supporter journeys across the organisation, acting as the voice of the supporter in cross-functional planning.
- Work alongside the Retention and Legacy Fundraising Lead to develop and deliver supporter journeys across all donor segments, including regular givers, high value donors, the core donor base, and legacy prospects and pledgers, providing operational insight and delivering outbound retention and winback calling activity as part of the wider retention programme.
Budget & Performance Monitoring
- Support the development and monitoring of budgets relating to supporter care activity, including response handling costs and supplier spend, working collaboratively with the wider fundraising team to maintain oversight of response forecasts and performance.
- Monitor supporter care and experience performance, analysing feedback, satisfaction data and operational KPIs to drive service improvements.
- Contribute to supporter experience initiatives and transformation projects, supporting the implementation of improved processes, systems and ways of working, and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the supporter experience.
- Set, monitor and report on supporter response times and service level targets across all communication channels, ensuring the team consistently meets or exceeds agreed standards and identifying areas for improvement.
Data, Processes & Compliance
- Ensure accurate and efficient processing of supporter income and data, overseeing processes including Gift Aid, data handling, reconciliation between systems and daily banking of income received.
- Manage the development and documentation of procedures covering all supporter care processes and data capture.
- Support colleagues in their use of the CRM database and maintain data entry procedures.
- Maintain Operation Smile UK’s commitment to supporter care and data protection, and ensure that policies relating to these areas are developed and upheld.
Cross-Team Collaboration & Partner Management
- Work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and data teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality supporter experience across all campaigns and channels.
- Take a lead in managing relationships and processes with response handling agencies and other external partners.
Interviews will be conducted in person at our office on Monday the 22nd June & Wednesday 24th June.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese.
We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Diocesan board of finance forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments.
Position: Finance Manager
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £49,748.09 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026, at midnight
Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF
The Role
In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan board of finance and trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education.
The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for Board, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations. The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required.
You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff. The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in the Finance function. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings.
With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities.
In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference.
The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.
Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Deputy Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Accountant, Charity Accountant, Business Accountant.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in May 2001 in memory of Damilola Taylor and registered as a charity in July 2001. Our founding mission is to provide inner-city youths with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence, and with optimism for a future where opportunities abound.We develop the hope, optimism and self-esteem of young people so that they can:
Lead healthy lives;
Stay in School;
Grow up to become independent productive adults;
Have lofty aspirations and work to attain their innate potential.
For over two decades, we have supported young people through mentoring, education, employability, personal development, life skills, and community engagement programmes that inspire hope, aspiration, confidence, and resilience. As we mark our 25th anniversary this year, we intend to strengthen organisational capacity, expand partnerships, and scale programmes that positively impact young people and communities across London. .
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to lead the Damilola Taylor Trust’s Executive Team, sustain and scale our core youth-focused programmes in South London, providing consistent leadership and operational stability.
As Programme Manager, you will
- Manage delivery of the Career pathway programme for schools (CPPFS) courses, which help YP at risk of involvement in criminal activity to engage fully in education by addressing barriers to positive engagement through workshops and career- mentor support at Harris Academies in South London, with a view to reaching 150 students a year.
- Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to implement the project “From Tragedy to Legacy” to celebrate the legacy of Damilola Taylor while highlighting the impact the Trust has made in 25 years supporting young people in inner-city areas of London.
- Lead the Trust’s collaboration initiative with YouthBuild UK, a South London based charity that trains YP to be work ready in a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, customer care and IT to enhance impact of our Career Search and Skills Development (CSSD) programme.
- Design, develop and implement new programmes for delivery in-house or via third party delivery partners
- Agree the Executive Team’s work plan, lead, and motivate staff to create a high-performing team that sustains and scales the impact of our core youth-focused programmes.
- Taking the lead with day-to-day administration and management of the Trust’s programmes, you will maintain a database, produce written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, and negotiate with delivery partners, and manage an array of detailed record keeping
- Contribute to organisational planning and development, including supporting our plan of building capacity to create the organisation required to achieve results that we are committed to
- Support our fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and information to support bid writing activities.
- Key working relationships
- As leader of the Trust’s executive team, you will work closely with our finance service provider, line manage the Administration Officer and Project Coordinator, and be responsible for delivery of our programmes
- You will develop good working relationships with our project delivery partners, while building in-house capacity for delivery of our main programmes as well as those developed in collaboration with other Social Providers such as YouthBuild UK
- Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust at all times
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Person specification -Specific experience or skillKey: (E) Essential; (D) Desirable.
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Experience of designing, developing and implementing charitable programmes especially to support development of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds (E)
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Significant experience managing delivery of youth-focused programmes in a small but growing charity (E)
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Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work with a team of youth workers (E)
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An excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with young people (YP) from inner-city areas of high deprivation (E)
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A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Damilola Taylor Trust (E)
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Excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model (E)
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Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own and a team’s workload (E)
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Knowledge, qualifications
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·Knowledge of situational leadership and general management practices (E)
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Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)
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An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E)
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Current DBS certificate (E) but, for a suitable candidate, the post might be offered subject to DBS being obtained)
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Degree or relevant experience of working in the Social Sector, and or as a Youth work (D)
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Experience of programme development processes and tools (frameworks, theories of change) (E)
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Personal qualities
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Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
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Commitment to the mission, vision and values of DTT
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Flexibility to work in a hybrid job, place based; school locations and virtual
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Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration
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- The Trust is a Safer Recruitment organisation.
Safer Recruitment
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Please be advised;
• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;
• we may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
East Kent IPS Employment Service Manager
Location: East Kent (Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal, Ashford)
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Work type: Field‑based
Reporting to: Head of Area
DBS: Enhanced Disclosure with Adults Barred List
Who we are
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness should have a good quality of life. We listen, we work together, and we challenge inequality — always putting people at the heart of what we do.
Our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service helps people with mental health challenges find and sustain paid employment that matters to them. We’re now looking for a passionate and experienced IPS Employment Service Manager to lead and develop our East Kent service.
About the role
As Employment Service Manager, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team of Employment Specialists delivering high‑quality, recovery‑focused employment support across East Kent. You’ll ensure the service meets contractual requirements, achieves positive outcomes for people we support, and reflects Rethink’s values in everything it does.
Working closely with the Head of Area, you’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership, oversight of performance and quality, and strong external partnership working — all while championing innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
You’ll manage four part‑time Employment Specialists and play a key role in shaping how the IPS service responds to local need.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading, supporting and developing a dispersed staff team to deliver safe, effective and person‑centred services
- Ensuring strong performance against contract targets, quality standards and reporting requirements
- Embedding safeguarding, data protection, equality and health & safety into everyday practice
- Providing regular supervision, coaching, appraisals and performance support
- Building effective relationships with commissioners, referrers, mental health services and community partners
- Managing recruitment, staff resourcing, budgets and operational processes
- Promoting service user involvement and ensuring voices of lived experience shape the service
- Identifying opportunities for service improvement, innovation and local engagement
Who we’re looking for
You’ll be a confident, values‑driven leader with experience of managing services in health, social care or a related setting. You’ll bring a collaborative approach, a commitment to recovery‑focused practice, and a genuine passion for supporting people affected by mental illness into employment.
You’ll need:
- Experience of managing and supporting staff teams, including supervision and performance management
- Knowledge of mental health, recovery approaches and best practice
- Experience of safeguarding, incident reporting and regulatory compliance
- Strong organisational, communication and partnership‑working skills
- Ability to plan, monitor and evidence outcomes and service impact
- NVQ Level 3 / QCF Diploma (or equivalent) in a health or social care related subject
- Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office
We’d love it if you also have:
- Lived experience of mental ill health or using mental health services
Why join us?
- Be part of a values‑led organisation making a real difference
- Work flexibly and autonomously with strong leadership support
- Access learning, development and career progression opportunities
- Join a caring, inclusive workplace where equity, respect and openness matter
Interested?
If you’re ready to lead a service that changes lives through meaningful employment, we’d love to hear from you.
Rethink Mental Illness is committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental illness.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Magic Bus is seeking a Global Senior Finance Manager to lead financial management
across each of its Magic Bus Global, UK and Singapore entities (“three Magic Bus
entities”). This is a senior, high-impact role, critical to supporting the organisation’s next
phase of growth and strengthening its global finance function.
Based in the UK and reporting to the Magic Bus UK Board and Executive Director (with
alignment to Magic Bus Global and Singapore leadership), the role operates within an
international development NGO environment. It combines hands-on financial
management with strategic oversight, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and
financial insight across multiple geographies.
The postholder will oversee end-to-end finance operations, manage outsourced
providers (audit, payroll) and play a key role in driving financial sustainability and
performance. In addition, and when the opportunity arises, the postholder will support
the fundraising initiatives of Magic Bus UK and any other Magic Bus entities as
appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership:
- Lead financial management across each of Magic Bus’s Global, UK and
Singapore entities, ensuring consistency, transparency and strong internal
controls.
- Act as the primary finance lead to the Magic Bus UK Board and Executive
Director.
- Strengthen financial policies and processes across all three Magic Bus entities.
- Ensure compliance with UK charity regulations and Companies Act 2006 (as
appropriate) and all relevant international requirements.
- Oversee relationships with external providers (auditors, payroll, finance
partners).
- Maintain a robust financial control environment.
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process across three Magic Bus entities,
incorporating input from country teams and the Boards.
- Develop high-quality financial forecasts, scenario modelling, and long-term
financial planning.
- Provide clear insight into financial sustainability, funding gaps, and reserves
strategy.
- Monitor performance against budget and support timely corrective actions, as
required.
Management Reporting and Performance:
- Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
across all three Magic Bus entities.
- Deliver clear variance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-
making.
- Standardise and improve reporting processes across geographies.
- Present financial performance to the Board and senior stakeholders.
Financial Accounting:
- Ensure robust month-end and year-end close processes across entities.
- Maintain oversight of key accounting areas.
- Lead the annual audit process and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee submissions to the Charity Commission, Companies House, and
relevant international bodies.
- Support fundraising and operations with donor requirements, including
restricted funding and grant reporting.
Cash Flow, Treasury and Risk Management:
- Oversee cash flow across entities, ensuring adequate liquidity at all times.
- Monitor and optimise reserves in line with organisational policies.
- Oversee payment processes and financial controls.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Strategic Finance and Business Partnering:
- Act as a strategic finance partner to country leads and global leadership.
- Provide financial insight to support growth, expansion and funding strategies.
- Strengthen financial literacy and capability across non-finance teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and data quality.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA).
- Significant experience in a senior finance role, with end-to-end ownership of
finance operations.
- Strong experience in international development, NGO or grant-funded
environments.
- Experience working across multiple countries and/or legal entities.
- Experience reporting to Boards and senior leadership.
- Proven experience managing audits and external stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
- Strong financial accounting, controls, and compliance expertise.
- Experience with multi-entity consolidation and reporting.
- Advanced budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
Strong understanding of:
- Restricted funding and donor compliance.
- Grant reporting and funder requirements.
- Cash flow and reserves management.
- Experience with finance systems (e.g. Xero) and advanced Excel and Power
Point.
Leadership and Personal Attributes:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences.
- High level of integrity, accountability and sound judgement.
- Comfortable operating in a complex, evolving, international environment.
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented.
- Strong attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
Desirable:
- Experience managing outsourced finance functions or shared service models.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity compliance and governance.
- Exposure to US, Singapore, or other international reporting environments.
- Experience in scaling organisations or strengthening finance functions.
- Passion for international development and social impact.
Why Join Magic Bus UK
This is a unique opportunity to join our organisation at a pivotal moment of growth,
where you can shape strategy and contribute directly to life-changing impact for young
people in India.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment. Our
offer includes:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total), pro-rated for part-time
staff.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Private health insurance.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Death in service benefit.
- A collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Magic Bus UK and other entities are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and
equitable organisation where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute
fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including all gender
identities, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, and religious beliefs (or
none). We particularly encourage applications from individuals and communities that
are underrepresented in the charity sector. We recognise that talent and potential are
not always reflected in traditional career paths. If you feel you meet most of the criteria
but not every requirement, we would still strongly encourage you to apply. We are
committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require
any adjustments at any stage, please let us know; we will be happy to support you. At
Magic Bus UK, we believe that diversity of perspectives strengthens our work and helps
us better serve the young people and communities we support.
Working with India's most marginalised children and young people to build brighter futures on the journey from Childhood to Livelihood.



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Drive is a high risk / high harm domestic abuse perpetration intervention. Its sole aim is to reduce the risk posed by those using high levels of harm towards family members and / or (ex) partners. This is achieved via disruption, diversion and direct behaviour change work, where safe to do so, within a multi-agency framework.
The Case Manager will strive to work one-to-one with perpetrators who have been identified as high risk to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and connect with complementary services. To do this, the Case Manager will work with local agencies to design a co-ordinated, strategic individual intervention plan to address identified needs and risks and promote understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours. However, it may not always be safe or possible to meet with the perpetrator. Equally as vital to risk reduction efforts is analysis of presenting information to identify ways to disrupt their abusive behaviour, alongside close-knit multiagency working to implement actions.
Throughout all intervention the Drive Case Manager will work closely with the local IDVA service to review risk, develop safety plans and improve outcomes for all parties involved.
The Case Manager will be responsible for delivering outcomes, working typically for up to 12 months to achieve behaviour change with each Service User.
About you
You’ll have a deep understanding of the nature of domestic abuse and its effects on clients and children, as well as the reasons behind abusive behaviours towards intimate partners.
Your knowledge extends to the range of statutory and voluntary agencies that clients and their children may encounter, and you are aware of the impact of domestic abuse on children and parenting, including the additional needs of clients from BMER communities.
You will have experience in working with clients on issues of domestic abuse, providing one-to-one and group support and advice, managing your own workload and administration, and assessing the risk and safety of your clients and those connected to your client. You will have handled safeguarding disclosures and referrals, and you communicate clearly with a range of people both over the telephone and in person.
You will be organised, able to use your initiative, and work effectively as part of a multi-service team. Your administrative skills are strong, and you are adept at using a computer to maintain effective systems.
Flexible and willing to work evenings, you can travel independently. Additionally, you will understand trauma-informed practices, risk mitigation, and safeguarding. Experience liaising with social workers and other professionals, and in related areas such as substance misuse, child protection, or family support, is desirable.
Fluency in an additional language and skills in group work are also advantageous. You stay updated with best practices and new initiatives.
We want you to feel empowered to bring your authentic self to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.
About us
We want to make working at TLC an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
It takes a dedicated, passionate, and flexible team to deliver the range of services we provide. We’re lucky to have over 150 people on our teams and 12 Trustees who believe in what we do. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our team.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
Please note: We are running an active interviewing process for these roles. Rather than waiting until the application deadline to begin reviewing candidates, we start reading applications and speaking with people as they come in.
This means interviews may take place throughout the advertising period, and the role may be filled before the closing date if we find the right candidate early. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you can be considered in the first round of interviews
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The Organisation: YCS (Cwmni Siarad) was originally set up in 2011 to improve access to and meet the needs of groups traditionally under-represented in taking up psychological therapies, through the provision of accessible, evidence-based therapies and other support. It has been mainly run by volunteers but is now progressing widening its services to provide facilities for private and contractual counselling support. Any profits from its activities is used to subsidise the provision of counselling support to individuals who have difficulty accessing counselling services for a variety of reasons. Apart from the delivery of face-to-face counselling in South East Wales, the organisation provides on-line counselling services throughout Wales.
Job Purpose: To lead, manage and develop YCS Counselling services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible and ethical counselling provision. The postholder will support the safe and effective practice of student and volunteer counsellors, overseeing both the client journey and the placement experience to ensure positive outcomes for clients and a supportive, structured development environment for counsellors.
The role requires a strong understanding of the counselling sector, with the ability to work empathetically with a diverse client group, while supporting and guiding counsellors on placement.
As part of a small charity and an NCPS-recognised service, the postholder will adopt a hands-on approach, contributing directly to the day-to-day running of the service, working flexibly as part of the team, and supporting the practical operation of the therapy centre.
Salary: £30,030 pro rota (£18,018 for 21 hours)
Accountable to: Director
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week. Currently the post will be expected to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9am – 5pm) at our Therapy Centre including one late shift per week (11am - 7pm).
Objectives:
(i)Ensure the delivery of safe, ethical and high-quality counselling services in line with professional standards (BACP/NCPS).
(ii) Develop and implement processes that improve client access, flow, and outcomes (e.g. waiting times, engagement, completion).
(iii) Strengthen and expand the volunteer counselling programme, including recruitment, retention, and development.
(iv) Embed a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence.
(v) Contribute to the financial sustainability of the service through efficient resource use and support for income-generating activity.
(vi) Build and maintain partnerships with training providers and referral organisations.
(vii) Monitor and evaluate service outcomes to inform development and reporting.
Service Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of YCS counselling services, ensuring a high-quality, accessible and well-coordinated provision.
- Oversee the full client journey, including referral, assessment, allocation, engagement and endings.
- Manage client assessment appointments, waiting lists and allocation to counsellors to ensure timely and appropriate access.
- Maintain a small caseload, including undertaking client assessments and delivering counselling where required, particularly in more complex cases.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the therapy centre, including opening and closing the premises and working flexibly as part of a small team.
- Work collaboratively as part of a small, values-driven team, contributing to a supportive and flexible working environment.
Student & Volunteer Counsellor Support
- Lead on the recruitment, induction and onboarding of student and volunteer counsellors.
- Provide ongoing guidance and support throughout the placement journey, ensuring a positive, structured and professionally enriching experience.
- Act as a key point of contact for counsellors, supporting them with queries relating to client work, processes and placement requirements.
- Monitor counsellor progress, including review of client logs, attendance and placement requirements, and completion of reports for training providers.
- Support counsellor wellbeing and development through regular communication, informal support and signposting where appropriate.
Clinical Quality & Safe Practice (in collaboration with Clinical Lead)
- Support the delivery of safe, ethical and effective counselling practice in line with NCPS (or equivalent) standards.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to counsellors on managing risk, safeguarding concerns and complex client presentations, escalating to the Clinical Lead where appropriate.
- Act as a safeguarding point of contact during operational hours (e.g. when locking up) and ensure concerns are appropriately recorded and escalated.
- Monitor client engagement, endings and overall service quality, identifying areas for improvement.
Service Development & Partnerships
- Support the Director in the ongoing development and growth of the counselling service.
- Build and maintain relationships with counselling training providers to support the recruitment and retention of placements.
- Contribute to the development of systems, processes and policies that improve service delivery and consistency.
Operations, Systems & Data
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and service records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- Use digital systems (including Microsoft 365 and client management databases) to support efficient service delivery, communication and reporting.
- Monitor key service data, including waiting times, engagement and outcomes, supporting reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the effective administration of bookings, cancellations and client communications.
- Build and maintain relationships with local training organisations to increase volunteer placements.
- Participate in operational duties including opening and locking premises and acting as a safeguarding contact when required.
- Maintain accurate data monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping systems.
As a charity, our primary goal is to provide low-cost counselling, to those who cannot otherwise be able to afford or access it.


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Location: Hybrid (minimum of two days in the office (119 Britannia Walk, London N1 7JE))
Salary: 45k per annum
Role Status: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026 - Applications will be reviewed as received and the role may close early
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Membership Engagement Manager to join CIHT on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Leading a small, dedicated team, you will oversee membership operations and work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure our members receive excellent service and meaningful opportunities to engage.
This is a high-impact role where you will make a tangible difference over the next 12 months—strengthening member engagement and retention while contributing directly to CIHT’s ongoing digital and CRM transformation programme.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading engagement and retention initiatives and campaigns
- Improving the member journey and experience
- Supporting a strong regional and volunteer network
- Using CRM and data insight to improve performance
- Using data and CRM insight to drive decisions and improve performance
- Contributing to our digital and CRM transformation work
- Managing and supporting a small, collaborative team
About you
- Experience in membership, engagement or relationship management
- Strong CRM and data capability
- Experience leading and supporting teams and working with stakeholders
- Collaborative, organised and focused on delivery
Other requirements
• Willingness to travel within the UK with occasional overnight stays and occasional work outside standard office hours
• Commitment to and support of equality, diversity and inclusion and understanding of how this applies to delivery of own area of work
• Commitment to the aims, values and charitable objectives of CIHT
A great opportunity to make a visible difference to member experience and engagement over the next 12 months.
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Fostering Service Manager
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Job Title: Fostering Service Manager
Homebased (Scotland)
£55,796 to £61,995 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance
35 hours | Mon–Fri | Permanent
Why Join TACT?
- Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)
- 97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here
- Not-for-profit – every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff
- Children’s voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.
- Flexible homeworking from day one
- Trauma-informed, values-led organisation
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service.
- 45p per mile business mileage
- Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice)
- Family-friendly & flexible working policies
- Volunteer days
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
- Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan
- Help@Hand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support)
- Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days
- Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments
- Regular team wellbeing & connection events
Training & Career Development
- Excellent learning & development programme
- Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice
- Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways
- Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education)
The Role
You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational responsibility for TACT Scotland
- To prepare and contribute to regular management meetings and development of the service including business planning for the area.
- To ensure all practice follows TACT’s child protection procedures and is able to manage complex child protection and safeguarding concerns within regulatory, policy and procedural guidelines.
- To ensure all children receive high levels of care in a safe and secure environment and that we expect the best possible outcomes for individual children.
- Achieving and managing a budget income and expenditure.
- To ensure high levels of foster carer retention and support across the Region,
- Take the lead on existing or future potential strategic partnerships with regional charitable partners.
What You’ll Need
- Dip SW/CSS/CQSW/Degree in Social Work
- Post qualifying experience in fieldwork, residential or family placement setting or substantial pre-qualifying experience.
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
- Experience of managing a diverse team.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Ability to work within an agency framework and use policies and procedures appropriately.
- Knowledge of Trauma informed and therapeutic methodologies, as well as diversity and inclusion.
- Enhanced PVG (processed by TACT)
Travel
- Homebased role (candidates should be located in the Scotland area)
- Monthly face-to-face meetings in Scotlandarea
- Additional travel for training, team and carer events
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026
- Interviews: Wednesday 17th June 2026 (Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Contract Type: Full Time
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week - occasional evening / weekend work required*
Department: Programme Delivery
Reports to: Programme Leader
Location: London, Hybrid – 1-2 days in the office per week as well as time out and about in schools
Salary: £32,000 per annum
* In support of mentor training and other programme activities
(The boroughs we currently operate in are: Islington, Camden, Hackney, Brent, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich and Redbridge)
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 2 Me days
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, increasing by 1 year for every year of service for a maximum of 5 years
- Birthday bonus day off
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- £100 training budget to support your personal development
- TOIL (time off in lieu) for any weekend/evening work
- Working with a values led, supportive and fun team
Our Values and Behaviours
At TKN our mission and values still follow our founder’s original vision:
- Vision – Every child gets to live the life they choose.
- Values – Fun, connection, diversity, curiosity and integrity.
- Mission – To make meaningful connections in our communities and to support children through mentoring to feel happy and confident about themselves and their futures.
As a team we also agreed the following behaviours will guide the way we work:
Respect Empowerment Collaboration Co-Confidence Exploration
Role Purpose
To deliver and develop a high-impact mentoring programme through effective mentor management, community engagement, and high-quality organisation and programme administration around London. This role is vital to achieving the organisation’s goals — including positive outcomes for children, meaningful volunteer engagement, compliance, and sustainable growth.
This role brings a perfect blend of administration and delivery, giving you ample time to see and speak with children and volunteer mentors, seeing up close the transformation the programme makes on children’s lives.
Core Responsibilities
1. Mentor Management & Support
- Match at least five children per month with suitable volunteer mentors, aligned with individual needs and programme goals.
- Manage up to 55 active mentor-mentee pairs, leading the administration cycle and our quality framework.
- Maintain 100% accurate records and communications in our data management system, Salesforce, ensuring full compliance with internal processes
- Maintain consistent, high-quality mentor communications, including regular check-ins and reviews, ensuring consistent session attendance.
- Co-deliver training for new and existing volunteer mentors; support community events and in-person meetups, maintaining 90%+ satisfaction in mentor surveys.
- Drive mentor engagement and experience through the online community platform, reflective sessions, and arranging mentor meetups.
- Promote long-term mentor involvement, with volunteer mentors contributing beyond core mentoring.
2. Programme Delivery & Development
- Support organisational targets across cohorts supporting delivery, volunteer recruitment and fundraising annually
- Deliver child workshops and check-ins, capturing their voices and tailoring support accordingly.
- Collect consistent impact from children, caregivers and mentors, ensuring all impact targets are met and ensuring children show positive progress in key outcome areas
- Collaborate with Programme Leaders to identify improvements and co-create new approaches or resources.
- Promote child participation and co-creation in all aspects of programme design and delivery, ensuring children's voices inform organisational reporting and development.
- Plan and arrange group 2-3 mentoring sessions annually with other programme managers
3. Volunteer, Referral & Community Engagement
- Work with the volunteer recruitment team to build local partnerships and referral networks to support volunteer recruitment and programme delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with referral partners (e.g., schools, community organisations) to ensure a steady referral pipeline and collaborative working and 80% of your schools are retained.
- Provide updates of the programme to referral partners and share content to internal marketing and schools colleagues to support completing the schools termly impact template
- Act as a key liaison between mentors and caregivers, supporting clear communication and shared understanding of child development and the programme.
4. Safeguarding
- Uphold a strong culture of safeguarding in your work, acting in compliance with our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
- Contribute to TKN safer recruitment processes, attending internal mentor training events to vet prospective mentors.
- Review and assess weekly delivery session reports from mentors, updating Salesforce as required.
- Ensure every child participating in the programme experiences a positive ending in line with TKN positive ending guidance.
- Work collaboratively with DSLs to follow TKN safeguarding processes, escalating where needed
Skills Required for this Role
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain trust with mentors, children, schools, caregivers, and community partners.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication across diverse stakeholders including written reports, training, phone calls, meetings and in person check-ins.
- Data & Impact Tracking: Confident in using data management systems, ideally understanding of salesforce and other tools to track progress, outcomes, and ensure data accuracy.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and policy application.
- Programme Delivery: highly organised with the ability to coordinate workshops, group sessions, and mentor support within quality frameworks.
- Child-Centred Practice: Committed to capturing and integrating children’s voices in all areas of programme design and evaluation.
- Adaptability & problem solving: Able to be solutions based and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and organisation striving to grow and reach more children
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.
We will hold first round calls and then a formal interview for those who are successful - First round calls on the week commencing Monday 8th June, with the second round interviews taking place the following week.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Equity
Safeguarding Committment
Safeguarding is a priority at The Kids Network. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
Equity Commitment
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is accessible, however we recognise that there may be more we can do, especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or have experienced discrimination. If this is the case, we are happy and open to discussing ways in which we can better support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.



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Pdap has been delivering services to victims of domestic abuse for 50 years through our emergency accommodation and community outreach services. We are a values-led organisation, and we believe that everyone has a right to live a life free from fear and abuse. We offer safe, effective and high-quality support to all those experiencing domestic abuse. Our flexible, inclusive and responsive services are shaped by our clients, with a focus on ensuring safety and supporting their path to recovery. The Accommodation Manager post will play a key role in the delivery of our mission and offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be part of the continuing growth and development of our safe accommodation services.
Head of Operations Role Profile Role: Accommodation Manager Term: Permanent Salary: 38 - 40k Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Responsible for: Accommodation Team Leader/Housekeeper & Maintenance officer Pension: 6% employer contribution Health: Cash Plan Health Scheme and Health & Wellbeing Assistance Programme Hours: 37.5 hours per week Annual Leave: 30 days (inclusive of birthday) plus 8 bank holidays
Pdap has been delivering services to victims of domestic abuse for 50 years through our emergency accommodation and community outreach services. We are a values-led organisation, and we believe that everyone has a right to live a life free from fear and abuse. We offer safe, effective and high-quality support to all those experiencing domestic abuse. Our flexible, inclusive and responsive services are shaped by our clients, with a focus on ensuring safety and supporting their path to recovery. The Accommodation Manager post will play a key role in the delivery of our mission and offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be part of the continuing growth and development of our safe accommodation services.
Key aspects of the role
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To ensure the effective management of Pdap safe accommodation services. We currently have 3 refuge sites across Kirklees and a combined bed space of 23, with plans for further expansion in 2027.
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To provide regular line management and development opportunities to your team and ensure they are adequately supported on a day-to-day basis.
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To be responsible for accommodation contract compliance and maintain effective relationships with our partners and commissioners in Kirklees.
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Develop and maintain excellent links with our accommodation landlords ensuring they are kept up to date with any concerns, areas for development and opportunities for growth at each site.
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To ensure our buildings and support services meet all legal regulations (e.g. Health & Safety/ HMO licencing conditions & Safeguarding).
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Lead on the implementation and compliance of our Leading Lights accreditation within our accommodation team.
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To work with the CEO to contribute to Pdap Strategic Planning, including opportunities for further development and expansion of our safe accommodation services.
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To educate and inform the public and other professionals; raising awareness, increasing understanding of domestic abuse and improving the multi-agency response in Kirklees.
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To ensure Pdap values are central to delivery of all services including that our homes are fit for purpose as welcoming places for our families to live.
• To ensure that the views of those with lived experience of domestic abuse are at the core of the work Pdap carries out and that they inform and shape the development of new services
Oversight of high quality service delivery
• To develop and implement policies and procedures relating to the accommodation service ensuring they are kept up to date and in line with current legislation.
• Embed accreditation requirements throughout service management and delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the service, producing accurate data reports as and when required for commissioners, CEO and the Board of Trustees.
• Support the accommodation team in providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for victims of domestic abuse.
• To ensure that our commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity is embedded across all aspects of employment and service delivery.
• To ensure our accommodation services are delivered and adequately resourced in line with the DA Act and the LA Statutory Duty requirements, identifying any gaps in delivery and working with the CEO and commissioners to address these.
• Take part in the out of hours (back up) on call management rota.
Supporting our Staff • To lead on the recruitment, induction and deployment of accommodation staff, volunteers and student placements ensuring effective cover across all sites.
• To provide regular supervision, support and development opportunities to the accommodation team leader, maintenance officer and housekeeper.
• Oversee training and development opportunities for accommodation staff, empowering them to develop their skills and knowledge whilst being managed with a fair and consistent approach.
• Act as Safeguarding Lead for Accommodation services.
• Promote and foster good working relationships between all Pdap staffing teams.
Working with our Partners
• To represent the values of Pdap in all our external partnership working.
• To represent Pdap at a strategic level including attendance at and chairing meetings, attending advisory groups and influencing how stakeholders respond to domestic abuse.
• To develop and maintain good positive working relationships and referral pathways with relevant agencies and professionals.
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• To liaise with universities and external tutors in relation to student placements.
• Foster positive relationships with our commissioners, landlords and funders.
Finance & Administration
• To oversee and deliver agreed budgets relating to the accommodation service.
• To assist the Finance Director with setting annual budgets.
• To be responsible for the effective operation of accommodation services, ensuring that all resources, assets and monies are always properly accounted for. Promoting equity, diversity & inclusion
• Regularly review service level accessibility data and update the EDI action plan with actions to address these.
• Actively and appropriately challenge all forms of discrimination.
• Proactively promote equity, diversity and inclusion in all work with clients, ensuring fair access to services for all.
Other
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Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project.
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Evening and weekend work may sometimes be required.
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Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation, and with the prior agreement of the COO.
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The role will predominantly be based across our accommodation sites or at our main office.
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As our sites are across Kirklees, use of a car is desirable
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Please note this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience Essential/Desirable
Experience of managing a HMO or similar supported housing service
Essential
Significant experience in a line management role
Essential
Ability to identify areas of development for staff and support them to improve their practice
Essential
Experience working in Domestic abuse or aligned sector such as substance misuse, housing, mental health, social care etc
Essential
Experience of working in the third sector
Desirable
Ability to work independently and within a team, to plan and manage a complex workload, meet deadlines, problem-solve and respond to unplanned demands
Essential
Ability to analyse data to identify gaps, and actions and write high quality reports and action plans
Essential
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Proven track record translating strategy into operational delivery
Essential
Be able to demonstrate excellent literacy and IT skills, including case management systems, Word, Outlook and Excel.
Essential
Experience & confidence delivering presentations/ training and talks to a wide range of audiences
Essential
Ability to build and maintain strong partnership relationships with landlords, contract managers and commissioners
Essential
Able to demonstrate strong professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality
Essential Knowledge Essential/Desirable
Sound understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG
Essential
Knowledge of charity governance and financial management
Desirable
Understanding of the full range of housing management responsibilities including preventing rent arrears, supporting safe and planned transitions to permanent housing, health and safety, and the housing, legal and welfare rights of those experiencing domestic violence
Essential
Understanding of commissioning requirements and contract compliance
Essential
Understanding of housing legislation in relation to the delivery of supported housing and HMOs
Essential
Excellent understanding of quality assurance including Leading Lights or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
Commitment to working in partnership and building strong relationships with stakeholders
Essential
Excellent understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing Manager
£48,680.52 per annum
Cambridge
Full Time
Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in social housing – are you ready to join our client and help make a big difference in improving the lives of their tenants and shared owners?
You will be joining a long-established, locally based and independent housing association with strong local partnerships. They have a great reputation for delivering on their values of care, openness and trust in their general and supported housing, and a range of community support services. They continue to build on this strong foundation, with ambitious plans to further develop their services and infrastructure.
They strongly believe their colleagues are their greatest asset, which is why they are committed to creating a happy, motivated and diverse workplace. And it shows. In their 2026 staff survey, 93% of colleagues said they would recommend them as a great place to work making them an employer of choice.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Housing Manager you will:
· Play a key role in shaping an exceptional housing management service to deliver a truly customer-focused experience
· Line manage a team of Housing Officers, leading and coaching them to deliver a responsive and proactive service.
· Work closely alongside your Housing Manager counterpart to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
· Take ownership of core performance areas — including lettings, tenancy management, communal space standards, rental income and service charge delivery — ensuring a consistently high standard across all functions.
· Ensure CHS proactively responds to anti-social behaviour, harassment and domestic abuse cases in a responsive and supportive manner, working positively with partner agencies and building on external partnerships.
Hybrid Working Arrangements – the majority of the working week will be office-based with the housing team in Histon, particularly in the first six months (probation period).
Thereafter it may be possible to apply for a higher proportion of hybrid working, with the needs of the team and service delivery being the prime consideration.
What you’ll need to succeed
· Experience in line managing or supporting staff highly desirable, with a natural ability to lead and motivate others
· A minimum of two years’ experience delivering and managing a housing service within a social housing environment.
· A Chartered Institute of Housing qualification or relevant management qualification is desirable but not essential, demonstrating your commitment to professional development.
· Strong, up-to-date knowledge of social housing legislation, welfare benefits, housing policy and the wider social issues affecting our customers.
· Naturally confident and customer‑focused, you bring excellent communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills to every interaction.
· Experience of using housing management IT systems and Microsoft Packages and strong numeracy skills.
· A full UK driving licence, use of a car for work purposes and business insurance.
Benefits of working for our client:
- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing hub - access to advice and support from experts, whether you're budgeting, interested in investing or retirement planning
- Refurbished Tech - access to the latest models at affordable prices, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Company sick pay
- 58p per mile business mileage allowance
- Refer a friend scheme (£250)
- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and our client contribute to
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy
- Full induction
- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
- Free DBS (for relevant posts)
- Free onsite/nearby parking
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Flexitime
Please note this position is subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure
As part of the recruitment and selection process candidates will be required to complete a Personality Profiler
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 26th June 2026
INTERVIEWS: To be confirmed