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As Head of Supported Housing – Somerset, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Thrive 16+ service, delivering 95 units of supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 across East and South Somerset.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced housing, care or support services leader with a proven track record in Ofsted/CQC regulated environments, with expertise in managing complex safeguarding and large, multi-site teams.
The ideal candidate will be trauma-informed and capable of driving service improvement through the voices of the young people we support.
Background
The Head of Supported Housing - Somerset is a critical role which will provide leadership of our supported accommodation service in Somerset called Thrive 16+. Thrive 16+ is a service which offers housing related support and accommodation for young people in care and care leavers. It also supports young people who are homeless.
This service is for young people aged between 16 and 25 and is delivered across Glastonbury, Street, Frome, and Yeovil.
This role will also be the Ofsted registered manager, and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Job Purpose
As Head of Supported Housing – Somerset, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Thrive 16+ service, delivering 95 units of supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 across East and South Somerset.
Thrive 16+ exists to transform the lives of young people who are leaving care or experiencing homelessness. Through safe accommodation, trauma-informed support, and aspirational pathways into independence, the service enables young people to build confidence, develop life skills and pursue their ambitions.
This service is central to YMCA Brunel Group’s mission. As a senior leader, you will shape its future direction, ensuring the service delivers exceptional outcomes for young people while maintaining strong partnerships with Somerset Council and other key stakeholders.
You will lead a workforce of around 40 colleagues, cultivating a culture that reflects YMCA Brunel Group’s values:
- Kind – creating a safe, compassionate environment where young people feel valued and supported
- Curious – continually learning, improving, and seeking better ways to support young people
- Genuine – building authentic relationships with young people, colleagues, and partners
- Wave-makers – innovating and advocating for positive change in the lives of young people
- Custodians – responsibly stewarding the homes, resources and trust placed in us
Our service is registered with Ofsted for supporting young people aged 16–17. The post holder will therefore act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, holding legal accountability for the safety and quality of the service and acting as the Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead.
With potentially seven years remaining on the current contract, this role offers a significant opportunity to shape the next evolution of the service, ensuring young people not only achieve independence but exceed their aspirations.
For full details of the role, expectations and benefits, please refer to the Job Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.
When can you see your leadership translate into real change in people’s lives every single day – not just in reports, but in safer homes, stronger services and better outcomes?
Providence Row Housing Association (PRHA) offers that opportunity.
We are excited to be recruiting for a new Director of Operations, reporting into the Chief Executive. This is an exciting role for an accomplished operational leader who will be a part of an established Senior Leadership Team.
Role Focus
As a key member of our SLT, your key focus will be on providing the overall direction to services delivered to PRHA residents, including: housing management, building safety, support and property services.
In addition, you will lead services that underpin the effective operation of these departments including GDPR, performance and Human Resources. You will drive customer experience, partnerships and manage external contractors, whilst managing broader priorities.
We value an inclusive approach, and success in this role means bringing your leadership skills and innovative approaches to problem solving to inspire, motivate, and develop our talented teams, providing advice, support and guidance.
The leader you are
We are seeking a senior-level support/housing professional with broad operational experience within the housing sector, with experience covering Support, housing management and property/asset management. We understand it is likely you will have greater experience in one of these fields, but will have worked at a strategic level that has provided strong insight to the benefit of these areas coming together.
We are interested in hearing from values-driven leaders who are committed to delivering exceptional services, hold a deep understanding of the legislation and compliance environment in which we operate, are committed to strengthening services, and ensuring our residents receive the highest level of service.
What we offer
We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:
·Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
·Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
·Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
·Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
·Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
·Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.
Closing Date: 5pm 13th April 2026
Interview date: 22nd April 2026 if successful for interview you will be notified by 5pm on the 15th April 2026.
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new CEO to lead Surrey Community Action into a bright and exciting future, where the voluntary sector and communities of Surrey are helped to survice and thrive.
Surrey Community Action
Chief Executive Officer
35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Based in Burpham, Guildford, Surrey
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
£62,000 for a 35-hour week
5% employers pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus three days over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
About Surrey Community Action
Surrey Community Action supports Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with either. We ensure that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives. We provide services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience. Services to the Surrey’s Communities and we provide services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.
About The Role
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to join us at an ideal time to complete and implement our emerging new strategy and direct Surrey Community Action into a bright future.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the scope and authority to shape strategy, influence policy, empower Surrey’s voluntary sector, and champion rural communities, working closely with a committed Board, and experienced staff team.
You will be the organisation’s lead ambassador, building trusted relationships with partners, funders and decision‑makers, and ensuring the organisation’s voice is heard at local, regional and national level.
You will also play a critical role in leading change and transformation within the charity - strengthening systems, diversifying income and evolving how the organisation works so it remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a fast‑changing environment.
This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing big‑picture thinking with practical delivery, and who can bring people with them through periods of transition.
If you are motivated to improve the capability, capacity and resilience of the Surrey’s voluntary sector, communities and residents; if you thrive in complex and changing stakeholder environments; and if you are excited by the challenge of leading an organisation through its next phase of growth and influence, this role is for you.
No two days will be the same, but there are some core parts of this role.
- Strategic Leadership & Organisational Direction
- You will lead the delivery of a clear, compelling organisational strategy, adapting it in response to an evolving operating environment and ensuring the organisation remains agile, future‑focused and well positioned within the voluntary and community sectors.
- Board Partnership & Governance
- You will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, providing high‑quality insight, advice and assurance on strategy, finance, risk, governance and compliance, and then supporting effective Board decision‑making through clear reporting, analysis and professional guidance.
- Leadership of People & Culture
- You will lead, inspire and support the staff team through a transparent, inclusive and empowering management style, creating a high‑performance culture rooted in trust, accountability, equality, diversity and wellbeing.
- Change Management & Organisational Development
- You will be a skilled change manager, leading transformation in response to evolving funding landscapes, policy shifts, technology and community needs, designing and implementing systems, structures and processes that strengthen organisational effectiveness and resilience.
- Ambassadorial Role, Advocacy & External Relations
- You will be the public face of the organisation, representing it with credibility, passion and authority, and building strong, influential relationships with funders, partners, policymakers, communities and stakeholders.
About You
The purpose of the Chief Executive Officer’s role is to guide and plan the strategic development and overall direction of the organisation, providing strong leadership and co-ordination to ensure the aims, strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation are achieved.
To do this, we need someone who embodies the following attributes, skills and experience.
You will have:
- Senior leadership experience within a voluntary, community, public or values‑led organisation, with accountability for strategy, performance and resources.
- Proven experience of working effectively with a Board or trustees
- Demonstrable success in leading and managing organisational change, including restructuring, service development or cultural transformation.
- Experience in fundraising, income generation and business development
- Experience of financial leadership, including budgeting, financial planning, income generation and managing funding agreements or contracts.
- A strong track record of external engagement, partnership working and representation at senior level.
- People management experience, supporting a compact team delivering diverse projects.
- Excellent communication skills (including social media) and governance literacy.
- It will be a distinct advantage to have familiarity with Local Government Reorganisation and devolution, ideally in a county like Surrey.
You will be:
- Motivated, motivating and dynamic
- An effective communicator (including social media) with good network contacts, especially in the VCSE sector and across local government
- A strong team builder, able to develop, encourage and support colleagues in making the most of their experience and skillsets and to feel confident in their abilities
- A visionary leader who is able to embrace and manage change through strategic creativity and innovation, while also able to pay attention to detail when necessary.
- Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate understanding of charity governance, compliance and safeguarding.
- Calm and confident under pressure with an evidence-based approach to prioritising finite resources.
These attributes, skills and experience will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer.
The Nuts and Bolts
The role is a permanent contract for 35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Our offices are in Guildford, Surrey
We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The salary for this post is £62,000 for a 35-hour week.
We also offer:
- 5% employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays
We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint a Compliance Officer for an immediate start. Reporting to the school's in-house Legal Advisor, you will ensure the school operates in full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements, promoting a culture of compliance across all areas of school activity.
This role is initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract working term-time, plus INSET days and a further three weeks during the school holidays (38 weeks). The role also has part-time support provided by the Compliance Administrator.
Salary circa £63,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is based on a full-time equivalent annual salary of £75,000.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in, so early applications are advised. Please note that we may appoint before the closing date.
To apply and find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Interviews: Monday, 27 April 2026.
Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.
We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.
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Are you passionate about ensuring that the Gypsy Roma and Traveller (GRT) community access support, receive good guidance and connect with local services? Do you understand the challenges facing the Gypsy Roma and Traveller community? Can you offer practical advice and support to those in need in areas of housing, health and benefits?
We are seeking a skilled advice and guidance officer to work with individuals within the GRT communities in Surrey. We want to hear from skilled individuals who combine excellent communication skills, practical advice skills, good organisation and partnership working. Previous experience working with the GRT community is essential.
To apply for this role please read the job description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17 April, however, should we receive suitable applications before this deadline we reserve the right to withdraw this role.
We are passionate about equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Main purpose of the job:
- To provide practical advice, guidance, information and support to GRT adults in Surrey that helps them secure appropriate accommodation, including access to relevant benefits and financial support.
- To signpost GRT individuals and / or their carers to connect to and engage with appropriate services.
- To provide Surrey’s GRT communities with information and advice in order to empower them to maintain their own health and wellbeing, with choice and control over their lives.
- To provide advice to statutory and other partners on working with GRT communities.
- To provide the above support either in person, over the phone, by video app or via email/website, that is culturally appropriate and appropriate to the individual and their support structure and needs.
Main tasks
- Support individuals in managing finances and benefit claims.
- Help individuals to find appropriate accommodation.
- Advise individuals in setting up and maintaining a home or tenancy.
- Signpost to appropriate health/treatment services, including in areas of mental health, healthy eating, GP registration, immunisation, family planning, pregnancy and use of NHS helplines and webpages.
- Signpost to culturally appropriate legal services.
- Give support in understanding domestic abuse and signpost to support
- Help carers and young carers identify themselves and know how to access support
- Support communities to be mental health aware and know how to access support for their emotional and mental wellbeing
- Signpost individuals to places they can develop domestic/life skills.
- Signpost individuals to places they can develop social skills/behaviour management and take part in social activities and training.
- Signpost individuals to gain access to other services, as required.
- Support individuals to use digital and online services
Supporting other organisations working with GRT communities
- Attend and contribute to relevant conferences, forums, training and briefing sessions regionally and locally, especially GRT related ones
- Liaise with Local Authorities, Health Authorities and other agencies regarding client issues.
- Advocate for Surrey’s GRT community through social media, letters and articles, as required
- Ensure Surrey’s GRT communities have opportunities to shape service provision and to voice their views and concerns.
- Create effective partnerships
Other responsibilities
- Perform other duties and tasks, consistent with your skills and expertise, as required in non-routine circumstances.
- Contribute to internal meetings and communications.
- Advise management team and the Board about GRT matters.
- Meet with and report as required to project funders
- Safely file and store client data and meeting notes
- Carry out risk assessments for lone working with clients
Contract
- This is a permanent contract subject to funding. We are committed to flexible working.
- Secondment applications will be considered
- A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will be required to undertake this post
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, and all English Bank Holidays, plus an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year (all pro rata)
- Pension scheme, contributing 5% of salary. Under auto-enrolement, eligibility to join is after three months.
- Flexitime system.
- Employee assistance programme.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience giving advice, guidance and signposting
- Knowledge of housing, health and benefit systems and processes
- Experience of working to agreed targets and deadlines
- Good IT skills including Office applications and databases.
- Ability to plan, balance and manage multiple priorities
- Access to transport for regular travel within Surrey (for which mileage can be claimed)
- Ability to simplify and explain complex processes
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience of working with GRT communities, and knowledge of the challenges
- Experience of working or volunteering in a not-for-profit organisation
- Ability to function with a degree of independence
- Lone Working experience
- Report writing for varied audiences
- Good IT skills including experience using Office applications, databases and social media
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Strong understanding of Equality and Diversity
- Understanding of Safeguarding principles for vulnerable communities
Personal Qualities
- Ability to take initiative and responsibility for your work
- Strong organisational skills
- Empathy with clients, local authorities and colleagues
- Able to work flexibly and to multi-task
- Resilience
- Honesty, integrity and respectfulness
- Persuasive interpersonal skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 the role:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that the right technology can be transformative - not just for our teams, but for the thousands of Londoners we support every year. As our IT Helpdesk Officer, based in Kings Cross, you will be at the heart of ensuring every colleague has the tools, systems, and support they need to deliver life-changing work. From maintaining a smooth and stable IT service across all our locations to working closely with third-party providers, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our organisation connected and effective.
This is a role where every day brings variety. You might be resolving a technical issue for a frontline worker in one of our services, managing system access to ensure our security standards remain high, or travelling across London to set up IT equipment in a new location. You’ll be involved in the delivery of projects and system implementations, from launching new contracts for internet and telephone services to helping integrate innovative solutions that keep us moving forward. Your knowledge of Office 365 security, cloud management, and best practice in IT support will be key to helping us work smarter and achieve more.
In joining SHP, you’ll be part of an organisation that invests in your development and offers real scope for progression. As you grow your technical expertise, you’ll also see the direct results of your work - supporting the people who make a lasting difference for those experiencing homelessness. This is more than an IT role; it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission, ensuring our teams can focus on what matters most: changing lives across London.
About you:
- Experience in Providing 1st and 2nd line IT support over a number of channels including face to face, phone, email, text, chat and video.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and shows enthusiasm to all duties.
- Ability to manage issues and questions via a ticketing portal, updating clients in a timely manner and following tickets through to resolution.
- Experience in troubleshooting hardware including cloud servers, desktops, laptops and network equipment.
- High level of personal organisation with the ability to plan and prioritise own work.
- Has experience in Microsoft applications like Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Please note we will be reviewing applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview (via Microsoft Teams) as applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.
To be considered remove your name and other personal details from your C.V. before uploading.
This post will require a DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and Purpose of the Role
After five years of dedicated leadership, GROW’s Managing Director is moving on. We are now seeking an exceptional, values-led leader to guide GROW through the next phase of our 2030 strategy and help realise our ambition to become a movement-shaping force within agroecology.
GROW is entering a pivotal stage of growth. Our focus now is on strengthening team capacity, centring community voice, developing pathways to leadership and employment, deepening hyper-local networks, and contributing more visibly to the agroecology sector.
With strong financial foundations, a committed team, and a long-standing partnership with a progressive secondary school, this is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation uniquely positioned at the intersection of farming, education, and community action.
The Managing Director will provide clear strategic direction and overall leadership, ensuring GROW remains responsibly-governed, financially resilient, and grounded in its agroecological values. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, they will nurture and inspire a multidisciplinary team of 16 employees and freelancers, strengthen key partnerships, and guide the organisation’s continued development and impact.
Job Title: Managing Director
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Salary: £48,000-£53,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (9am-5pm with 1-hour paid lunch break)
Location: Hybrid. Minimum 3 days a week on site at The Totteridge Academy, Barnet Lane, N20 8AZ (more days on site expected for the first 3-6 months)
Pension: GROW participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%.
Benefits: 30% off all GROW Farm produce, annual training budget, subsidised lunches, and a generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
Probation period: 6 months
GROW is a site-based organisation, and our farm sits at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Managing Director who is as comfortable talking with students, volunteers and visitors as they are shaping strategy and leading the organisation’s future. This is a role for a thoughtful, adaptable and hands-on leader who can hold the big picture while staying closely connected to our farm, outdoor programmes and the communities we work alongside.
Leadership at GROW is practical, relational and rooted in place. One day you might be gathering feedback from our Student Board of Advisors, listening to how our programmes are working for the young people who shape them. The next, you might be at the farm stall chatting with local community members selling jars of GROW’s homemade pickles. The Managing Director helps ensure that these everyday moments remain central to the organisation.
The successful candidate will lead a small, committed team of 16 staff, nurturing a culture that is collaborative, knowledgeable and grounded in our values. They will guide GROW’s strategic direction while staying attentive to the daily rhythms of farm and school life that make it a vibrant place for learning, growing and connection.
Trustees recognise the breadth of this role and are committed to strengthening the organisation’s operational capacity. An early priority for the new Managing Director will be to shape and secure support for an additional capacity-building role that complements their leadership and enables GROW to thrive in the years ahead.
1. Strategy, Governance & Risk
- Provide overall leadership and strategic development of the charity.
- Oversee and report on organisational performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly.
- Ensure charity policies and legal guidelines are up to date, clearly communicated, and embedded in everyday culture.
- Ensure statutory filings (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House) are accurate and timely.
- Maintain and regularly review the organisational Risk Register and report key risks and mitigations to the Board.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including charity law, employment law, data protection, health & safety, safeguarding, and environmental regulations.
- Lead on crisis management and serious incident reporting.
- Prepare high-quality written reports for Board and sub-committee meetings.
- Advise Trustees on strategic opportunities, risks, and sector trends. Support Trustee recruitment, induction, and development.
- Enable Trustees to fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively.
- Engage relevant professional expertise where appropriate to support decision making.
2. Operations, Education & Farm
- Ensure operational resilience, deputising and covering critical functions during staff absence.
- Work closely with Education Leads to develop the quality of our educational
- programmes, ensuring they align with agroecological principles.
- Ensure thorough Risk Assessments are completed, communicated, and
- implemented for all activities and programmes.
- Support the income generation strategy for the Farm.
- Support the Farm Manager with infrastructure development, including planning permission applications.
3. Finance & Fundraising
- Act as the main point of contact for the charity’s accountants.
- Develop and oversee organisational budgets, leading annual budget-setting and ongoing monthly, quarterly, and forecast reviews.
- Develop and deliver the annual income generation and fundraising strategy with the Head of Fundraising.
- Oversee effective impact reporting with the Head of Fundraising.
- Develop and implement plans to improve cost-efficiency.
- Support the completion of large and complex fundraising bids.
4. Partnerships
- Act as the main point of contact for GROW’s key partner, The Totteridge Academy (TTA), and the Academy Trust, United Learning, to ensure the partnership is effective and positive.
- Build and develop partnerships with schools, youth services, local authority, community growing networks and organisations to support the long-term development of educational programmes and participant recruitment and local environmental impact.
5. Marketing & Profile
- Oversee the charity’s overall marketing and communications strategy.
- Retain strategic oversight of all core marketing and communications, including the press opportunities, charity’s website, printed materials, and promotional content, ensuring that GROW’s voice, values, and impact are communicated clearly and consistently.
- Build and enhance the charity’s public profile through events, speaking engagements, and external representation.
6. People, HR & Safeguarding
- Manage and support the team to effectively perform their roles and develop within GROW, ensuring staff are fully trained and confident with organisational policies.
- Lead the recruitment and onboarding of all staff in line with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Safeguarding policies, and Safer Recruitment best practice.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure compliance with any safeguarding requirements set by partner school, The Totteridge Academy.
- Be rigorously mindful of child safeguarding at all times, embedding safeguarding policies in everyday culture and remain up to date with relevant legislation and training.
- Oversee HR processes including appraisals, performance management, and professional development.
- Develop progressive internal systems, policies, and training that promote a fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace, grounded in our agroecological principles.
- Ensuring the organisation is GDPR compliant and acts as the Data Protection Lead.
7. Values & Culture
- Act as a role model for GROW’s guiding agroecological principles and organisational values in all internal and external relationships.
- Create a supportive, nurturing, high-trust culture in which staff and freelancers can thrive.
- Champion a culture of reflection, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Centre community voice in decision making, governance, and organisational strategy
Direct reports:
Farm Manager
TTA Education Lead
Senior Facilitator
Head of Fundraising
Freelance Programme Leads
This job description is not exhaustive; as a small and evolving charity, flexibility is essential and all staff are expected to take a hands-on approach and support wider organisational needs where required.
Person Specification
Essential Personal Qualities
- Strong alignment with GROW’s mission, agroecological principles, and organisational values.
- Ability to lead and nurture a strong, cohesive, and collaborative team intuitively
- and with empathy.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Calm under pressure.
- Collaborative by nature and solution-focussed in approach.
- Strong commitment to inclusive working practices and social justice.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience working in a Senior Leadership role within a not-for-profit,
- education, and/or environmental sectors.
- Experience of building and maintaining successful partnership work, for example
- with farms, schools, local authorities, funders, and/or community organisations.
- Significant experience of managing and developing staff and freelancers in a
- small team.
- Proven ability to lead organisational strategy and translate it into operational plans.
- Experience working with, and reporting to, a Board or governing body.
- Experience of financial management, including budgets, forecasting, and working with accountants.
- Track record in contributing to fundraising, including securing major bids.
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk in a regulated environment.
- Experience of safeguarding within an education, youth, or community context.
- Understanding of legal, progressive and inclusive HR systems and policies.
- Ability to develop and oversee marketing and communications that clearly articulate organisational mission, build community engagement and support financial sustainability.
- Demonstrable experience handling and reviewing legal documentation, including contracts, leases, and formal agreements.
Essential Skills & Abilities
- Strategic thinker, able to see and drive forward the “big picture” while managing operational detail.
- Skilled and inclusive people manager, able to motivate, develop, and challenge others.
- Excellent, adaptable and confident communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a broad and competing workload.
- Effective decision-making and ability to work independently with accountability.
- Strong relationship-builder with credibility across diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to lead teams through change and uncertainty.
- Strong organisational and administrative capability.
- Sound judgement and a high level of discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters.
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of agroecological farming.
- Experience working with local councils, schools, academy trusts, and authorities.
- Knowledge of charity and regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of the local Barnet area.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
At GROW we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified and eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, race, national origin, religion or belief,
disability, age, sexual orientation or pregnancy and maternity. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, especially those who are under-represented in the charity and food growing sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, people from the global majority, neurodivergent individuals, and those with a range of lived experiences.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and brings a rich mix of perspectives, skills, cultures, and ways of thinking.
Housing Compliance Officer (Manchester)
Join us to play a leading role in ensuring safe, high‑quality housing for vulnerable people—where your expertise shapes standards, strengthens communities, and drives meaningful impact every day.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £36,840 per annum
Closing Date: 12 April, 2026
Employment Type: Temporary - 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
About the Role
Working with the DHS Executive Team and Operations Team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards across our managing agents’ properties.
This will include working closely with supported accommodation service managers, regularly visiting and assessing services in Greater Manchester, London and the North East, developing and maintaining systems for recording compliance, helping draft policies and procedures, keeping up to date with regulatory requirements and best practice, reporting and working with colleagues to develop action plans. Developing productive relationships with the several organisations who manage our properties will be crucial.
You will have a key role in ensuring the accommodation provided by DHS properties is of a high standard. Additionally, you will assist with internal and external communications and support the development of resident engagement
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. The role includes regular national travel, particularly across Greater Manchester, and we welcome applicants from various UK locations. Please note that your office location will be in Manchester.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Working closely with teams across DHS and Depaul UK, you will lead work to:
• Develop and maintain accurate systems that record compliance against the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards.
• Undertake desktop and in person inspection of our managing agents’ services across the areas we work in to monitor compliance performance, identify areas of concern and work with colleagues to improve compliance, creating and implementing action plans as required.
• Complete regulatory reporting and compliance returns, including Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Statistical Data Returns.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, providing updates to colleagues around proposed changes and timescales for confirmed changes.
• Working with colleagues, including the Quality and Compliance Manager, to develop and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the consumer standards.
• Producing clear, auditable reports to demonstrate compliance and inform decision-making, including preparing reports and presentations on regulatory matters for the board, committees and teams as required.
• Ensure that residents are involved at various levels of DHS decision making
• Assist in maintaining and improving systems to ensure that the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data and other management information is collected, recorded and reported in line with business requirements.
• Ensure sound financial management and value for money in all your activities
• Maintain accurate information and resources for DHS, including on the DHS website, SharePoint site and Teams channels
About You (What we are looking for from you – Person Specification)
When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.
Knowledge
• A thorough knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards
Skills and experience
• Taking a proactive approach to ensuring regulatory compliance in a social housing setting
• Updating and working with colleagues to develop information management systems
• Contributing to the development of policies and procedures that ensure compliance
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise as well as co-ordinate with colleagues and partners– with attention to detail and management of multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, in particular the skills to use data in accurate, concise and well-presented reports.
• Ability to influence, build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including managing agents, leadership colleagues and residents
• Staying informed about emerging trends, best practice, and evolving requirements and sharing relevant information with colleagues
• Excellent ICT skills including Microsoft Office 365.
What You’ll Receive
• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul UK
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.
What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Introduction
The National House Project (NHP) supports Local Authorities to work with young people to give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to live connected and fulfilling lives. By developing a community of support, completing the House Project Programme and being able to make their house a home young people can look forward to a positive future.
This is an exciting time to join NHP and we are seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can support our vision to ensure that young people leaving care live connected and fulfilling lives.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, this exciting new role offers the opportunity to support NHP's internal expertise on Housing; ensure we have strong partnerships with Housing Providers and grow the offers of housing from Housing Providers across the UK, to support our growth as a charity. Essentially with more housing we can establish more Local House Projects (LHPs) and expand those that already exist, and in turn support more young people.
Working closely with senior leadership team (CEO, Director of Practice and Director of Partnerships), this role will lead on developing our first Housing Strategy and ensure we have the internal knowledge, expertise and capacity to grow our housing partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
General
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Lead the development and implementation of NHP’s Housing Partnership Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team ensuring aligned with organisational priorities and growth of NHP.
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Build, develop and sustain a strong pipeline of housing partners across all NHP locations- at both a local and national level. Maintain effective relationships with existing providers whilst identifying new business and strategic housing opportunities to grow supply.
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Work closely with local authorities (and LHPs) to understand regional housing supply, demand and challenges- with a view to informing the Housing Partnership Strategy.
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Develop and maintain a database of partnerships with Housing Providers, and opportunities for growth
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Represent NHP at regional and national Housing Forums, conferences and events
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Support Local House Projects to negotiate property offers and advocate for care-experienced young people and the NHP approach
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Coordinate the Housing Community of Practice with one of the Practice Leads
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Work with the Director of Partnerships to secure tangible opportunities to deliver Social Value opportunities- including collaborations and strategic opportunities.
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Support LAs to maximise the accommodation offer to care leavers through Section 106 agreements and their responsibility to Public Value in all commissioned services
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Deliver ‘horizon scanning’ briefings to the NHP team so they are up to date with housing policy, progress and challenges to inform their work and practice
Communications and Collaboration
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Develop case studies and share best practice/our approach across the Housing Sector
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Work closely with the Business Support Administrator and Admin Team to create and share communications about housing
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Support the preparation of housing partnership updates, impact stories, and social media content.
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Contribute to internal communications about partnership successes and learning.
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Support the rest of the NHP team from time to time, as required.
You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe for a minimum of 2 days per week, but you will be expected to travel and attend meetings across the country on a regular basis.
For detailed information see full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Benefits
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31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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10% employer pension contribution
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
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Hybrid working option with at least two days a week in the office (Monday and Thursdays)
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Quarterly team development days
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Access to professional development and training
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Access to psychological support via our external psychologists
Find out more
If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.
We recently held a briefing session to provide more information about this role. You can watch the recording below:
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How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via Charity Job detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by 12pm Wednesday 8th April.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the application or recruitment process, let us know. If you are care-experienced and meet all the essential requirements you will be guaranteed an interview.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at the NHP Office in Crewe date to be confirmed.
Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Safeguarding Statement
NHP is committed to protecting the well-being of young people. All staff must adhere to our safeguarding policies.
General Requirements: Right to work in the UK, two professional references, and a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new post that responds to a clear and pressing need. Over many years of working alongside people recently granted refugee status, we have seen how the moment of transition, when someone leaves asylum accommodation and tries to find a home of their own, can significantly impact the opportunity to build a stable life. Too often, people face this period with little support, or relying on friends, volunteers and organisations who want to help but aren't always sure how, especially in such a rapidly changing environment. This role exists to change that.
Through our Refugee Homelessness Prevention Project we want to build on the learning and experience we’ve gained over the last 20 years and increase our impact in local communities across Greater Manchester. We are therefore looking for an experienced trainer who is proactive, well‑organised and able to build strong relationships in local communities.
This is a varied and community‑focused role, suitable for someone who is comfortable facilitating training, enjoys meeting people in a range of settings and is keen to help others feel confident in offering housing‑related guidance.
In accordance with the Christian ethos and values of Boaz Trust, the Housing Access Training and Development Officer is responsible for developing and delivering a training and resources programme that builds the capacity of organisations and communities across Greater Manchester to support people recently granted refugee status in accessing private rented accommodation.
The post holder will:
- develop and deliver practical, accessible training for a range of audiences which could include faith communities, VCSE organisations and mainstream homelessness services
- develop and maintain our suite of housing resources and tools that equip non-specialist supporters to help refugees navigate the private rented sector with knowledge and confidence
- build positive and productive relationships with organisations, networks and partners across al ten Greater Manchester boroughs as a representative of Boaz Trust.
For a full Job Description and Person Specification as well as more details about the role and the organisation download our 'recruitment pack'. The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 2nd April 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is that people who seek safety in the UK are welcomed here and are free to live life in all its fullness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Start Date: Immediately (subject to pre-employment checks)
Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, WC1
About Citizens Advice Camden
Citizens Advice Camden is a well-respected local charity with more than 85 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial advice and casework services to those most in need.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-regarded and innovative project contributing to achieving positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable families in England and beyond whose sick children are being treated at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital (GOSH) We also provide an ‘open door’ service to our GOSH partners such as social workers and family support officers in our areas of expertise.
You will be expected to deliver high quality holistic advice and in-depth casework to families with children who are patients at GOSH across all Citizens Advice issue areas and this will include complex housing issues and with benefits cases up to appeal level.
Whilst we are keen to provide paid to train opportunities where we can, this role is not suitable for a trainee and such applications cannot be considered. Please check the person specification below to ensure you meet the requirements for the role before applying.
What you will bring to the role
- Relevant experience of client-centred advice work with competency in welfare benefits and housing casework.
- Experience of researching complex advice issues including those outside of your advice experience
- Meet the accreditation requirements to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) quality framework to advice and casework levels. Documentary evidence of accreditation will be required.
Being available onsite is an important aspect of this role and so this role is hybrid working.The exact split between remote/onsite working will be by agreement with the line manager and to meet the needs of the project which could change over time. This role is not suitable for remote working only.
To apply complete our application form and online application process at Adviser.
Closing deadline for applications is: 9.00am on Friday 24 April 2026
If you have recently applied for this role, please do not apply again.
Early applications are encouraged as we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the role before the closing date.
CVs are not accepted.
Interview date: 29 and 29 April 2026
Interviews will be held on Zoom.
The successful candidates will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK, complete a satisfactory DBS check, and complete and comply with GOSH honorary status requirements.
Citizens Advice Camden is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Governance, Compliance and Risk Officer
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid Working (Minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices which are Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, and Warrington
Salary: £39,617 per annum for Cardiff, Edinburgh and Warrington. £44,500 per annum for London (including London allowance
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
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.
About the role
Reporting in to the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, the Governance, Compliance and Risk Officer will champion collaboration and accountability through the management of the Board and committee cycle, providing advice and support to trustees and colleagues on governance matters. To further provide support and guidance to colleagues on compliance and risk related matters, to enable effective decision making and embedding best practices in compliance and governance.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Governance, Compliance and Risk Officer include:
- Manage trustee recruitment, inductions, training and succession planning to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Board.
- Manage requests for governance information for Bank KYC enquiries and donor due diligence requests.
- Ensure effective planning and prioritisation of the Board and committee meeting cycle, updating workplans to address urgent matters and ensuring corporate policies are reviewed as needed to uphold organisational integrity.
- Facilitate seamless Board and committee meetings by distributing agendas and meeting papers well in advance, producing accurate minutes or key messages, and ensuring smooth operations to support informed decision-making.
- Drive accountability by following up on agreed actions with trustees and senior managers, ensuring commitments are fulfilled promptly and effectively.
- Deliver professional and responsive support to trustees by addressing information and support requests in a timely and courteous manner, reinforcing trust and collaboration.
- Maintain up-to-date governance resources by overseeing the Board SharePoint site and relevant sections of the Legal and Governance SharePoint site, ensuring accessibility and accuracy of information.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements by updating Companies House and Charity Commission records to accurately reflect trustee appointments and retirements, and assisting the Company Secretary with applicable statutory filings, as directed.
- Support with the due diligence and maintenance of branch and subsidiary registration tasks, including any legal documents, such as Power of Attorneys.
- Support the Corporate Governance managers with matters that promote a culture of compliance, including matters relating to data protection enquiries, risk registers, charity law requirements, and screening of partners.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrable experience of governance administration and managing governance compliance processes.
- Experience of advising on charity related compliance and risk management.
- Significant experience of planning and delivering Board and committee meetings including minute-taking and preparing board packs and other governance documents.
- Proven ability to plan and prioritise effectively to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrable experience of building and managing relationships with senior staff stakeholders, trustees and external advisers.
- Ability to work self-directed, using own initiative to follow through on a range of tasks.
- Willingness to develop new skills and areas of interest in supporting the Corporate Governance team.
- Highly developed analytical skills, an ability to identify solutions to issues and follow through on agreed actions.
- Experience of working with internet-based collaboration tools e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and social media.
Desirable:
- Demonstrable experience in corporate governance or legal practice.
- Understanding of Company or Charity Law. Demonstrable experience in data protection laws.
- Understanding or awareness of international development.
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. 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.
A collaborative and tenant focused Housing provider in London is looking to take on a Rent Recovery Officer in their welcoming team environment. They believe in affordable, good quality houses and are committed to making a difference to their customers and communities in the local area.
They are looking to bring someone in for a minimum of 6 months with the high likelihood it is extended further. The candidate will manage their patch of properties and are responsible for maximising rental income whilst providing great customer support.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on rent accounts and be the point of contact for tenants for queries
- Maximise income recovery through intervention
- Follow landlord approved escalation processes and procedures
- Hit personal and team KPI’s and help with the take-up of Universal Credit
Requirements:
- Knowledge of income management and relevant housing legislation
- Understanding of welfare benefits and use of financial records and IT systems
- Strong customer service and working well in a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
If you are looking for your next role and are experienced in Rental Income Recovery, please apply ASAP.
Location: Enfield
Salary: Unqualified: £29,385 - £30,671 per annum
Qualified: £30,671 - £33,438 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band based on fairness and our pay scales)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Refuge Support Worker at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
The Refuge Service provide emergency accommodation to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Refuge Support workers provide emotional and practical support this can include housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, help around child contact, benefits, financial advice and accessing therapeutic support services.
About the Role
As a Refuge Support Worker in our Enfield refuge, you will help create a safe, welcoming environment for women and families escaping abuse. You’ll handle phone enquiries, prepare rooms for new arrivals, support with deliveries, and help maintain clean, safe communal areas.
You’ll introduce new residents to Solace services, explain key policies, and ensure they are aware of internal and external support options. Working alongside each resident, you will develop support plans, assist with benefits and housing applications, accompany them to appointments when needed, and help them work towards safe, independent move‑on accommodation.
The role also includes collecting and recording payments, completing health and safety checks, maintaining accurate records, and building strong working relationships with local authorities and partner agencies.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, attend regular meetings and supervision, follow all safeguarding, equality, and organisational policies, and contribute to the smooth and safe running of the refuge.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and you will be required to carry out tasks delegated to you by your line manager.
About You
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, practical, and resilient, with a genuine commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse. You’re confident working in a busy, varied environment and can balance hands‑on tasks with administrative responsibilities.
You communicate clearly, build trusting relationships, and work well with residents, colleagues, and external agencies. You are organised, reliable, and able to maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational procedures.
You’re also comfortable supporting service users with practical needs such as benefits, housing, and appointments, and you approach challenges with patience, empathy, and a problem‑solving mindset. You’re also able to manage occasional physical tasks, such as helping prepare rooms or assisting with deliveries.
Outside of this, you are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where every resident feels heard, respected, and supported.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role of Director of Property
Effective management of clergy housing and glebe assets is critical to supporting mission and ministry across the Diocese which covers Coventry, Warwickshire and part of Solihull.
As we discern a new vision and strategy, we are seeking a leader who someone who can shape and deliver robust strategies for our clergy housing and glebe portfolios.
They will oversee 156 clergy houses valued at £18.6m and a glebe portfolio valued at c£34m, comprising commercial property, agricultural land, and farming tenancies.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of managing a diverse property, commercial and agricultural assets alongside proven leaderships skills. Membership of RICS or CIB is required, and the successful applicant will be professional, approachable and results focused.
This post reports to the Diocesan Secretary & Chief Executive and is based in Coventry.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We welcome Diversity at the Diocesan Board of Finance
We are dedicated to employing staff with diverse backgrounds, abilities and working styles.
We understand that a diversity of ability can involve a diversity of needs.
We are committed to actively supporting all staff members to fulfil their potential.
If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodivergent, and feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you. If you meet the shortlisting criteria then we guarantee that we will offer you an interview.
All employees undertake equality, diversity and inclusion training.
There is no Occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a Christian. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of faith or belief system.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jacqueline Ladds, Diocesan Secretary & Chief Executive
Closing date for applications: 13th April 2026
Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: 30th April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


