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We’re looking for a passionate and relationship-driven Partnerships Lead to grow and manage our organisation's impactful collaborations with schools, communities, and corporate partners.
About Khulisa:
Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.
Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to build and manage Khulisa's high-impact partnerships with schools, communities, and corporates that generate income and expand the reach of our therapeutic programmes. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Identifying, initiating, cultivating and managing relationships with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Local Authorities
- Working closely with Khulisa's Head of Programmes and Participation to develop, implement and regularly review our schools engagement plan
- Developing and maintaining relationships with corporate partners to generate financial support, sponsorships, and other forms of engagement
- Maintaining a record of and report on partnership pipelines, engagement outcomes, and income forecasts and actuals
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below.
The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.
What we're looking for:
Abilities/Experience
- Experience of generating new partnership engagements from schools and/or other youth spaces and to secure their participation in social impact projects where resources are pooled.
- Ability to identify new opportunities for partnerships and initiate engagements, including knowing when to bring in senior colleagues to maximise the chance of success.
- Experience of manage multiple and diverse stakeholder groups, to recognise shared values, and secure commitment to joint-working.
- Experience of creating compelling digital presentations for a variety of audiences, using PowerPoint or similar software. • Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa’s work with young people.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as the job requires, and to travel.
- Commitment to inclusive, wellbeing-led approach to supporting young people.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and to engage others in a compelling manner to securer their ongoing interest.
- Deep understanding of the education sector, secondary schools in particular, and the factors that could contribute to young people becoming excluded or marginalised.
- Sound knowledge of the various stakeholders in the education sector, including the complexities of building relationships with multi-academy trusts and understanding of the relationship between schools and local authorities.
- Good understanding of the realities of delivery to young people and able to build the knowledge base necessary to engage others convincingly on the effectiveness of therapeutic practices in ensuring young people’s wellbeing.
- Advanced knowledge of safeguarding legislations, policies and practices relating to children and young people.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY 21ST JULY AT 12 NOON
To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description.
We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy & Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans experiencing isolating challenges. We are expanding our team to better meet the needs of those we serve and are excited to welcome a new Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor for the Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire areas.
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.
As an Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor, you will:
- Complete effective and efficient welfare case management of a complex caseload of beneficiaries facing multiple disadvantages, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- To work in a trauma-informed way, understanding the impact of trauma, recognising its signs, and creating a safe and supportive environment for beneficiaries and colleagues. This includes implementing professional practices that foster safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment, while actively avoiding re-traumatisation.
- Complete face-to-face visits at the beneficiaries’ home or out in the community, as appropriate and in line with RBL visit policy, to meet beneficiary needs.
- Collaboratively conduct a thorough exploration of needs and assess priorities to create and adapt an objective-based action plan.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and advocacy, and make referrals to both statutory and third-sector agencies with a focus on empowering the beneficiary to address and manage their needs effectively.
- Help beneficiaries stay connected and maintain engagement with services that provide professional interventions.
- Offer essential emotional and practical support to beneficiaries awaiting assessments from other services.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of risk management and safeguarding practices and procedures for adults and children.
- Keep your professional practice up to date with current policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Legion standards.
- Perform other duties related to the role as requested by your line manager or Head of Department/Divisions.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and make a significant impact, apply now to become an Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor at The Royal British Legion. Together, we can support veterans and their families in leading more empowered and fulfilling lives.
*Please note this role is home-based with a requirement to travel across the geographical area of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and any appropriate surrounding areas if there is a need for a beneficiary visit, in line with organisational hybrid working practices.
This job requires a DBS check at Enhanced level.
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
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
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 and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
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About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About the role
The Drive Training Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating the planning and delivery of training activities across The Drive Partnership. The Training Coordinator will provide efficient logistical, administrative, and learner support across all Drive workforce trainings. This includes managing training schedules, resources, communication, and data in support of high-quality training outcomes.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 with potential for 12-month extension to March 2027 - pending funding confirmation.
About Drive
The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 5th August 2025.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Leader to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Kensington and Chelsea.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience working with African, Caribbean, and Arabic-speaking individuals with mental health support needs, with a strong understanding of their cultural perspectives and barriers to engagement. They will have a proven track record in implementing co-production models, gathering user feedback, and embedding this into culturally responsive service delivery. The candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing diverse teams, including all aspects of recruitment, supervision, performance management, and training. They will have experience delivering high-quality, compliant social care or day services, and championing best practices in equality and diversity.
Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential, along with the ability to assess and respond to mental health deterioration. The role requires sound knowledge of relevant legislation across housing, mental health, social care, health and safety,
and welfare benefits. Candidates must also be capable of managing services within budget, promoting the organisation externally, delivering presentations, and overseeing accurate data reporting and staff IT competencies.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The main purpose of this role is to lead, motivate, and support a team in delivering high-quality, person-centered, and culturally responsive support to African, Caribbean, and Arabic-speaking service users. The postholder will manage complex casework, build partnerships across agencies, and ensure services align with recovery-focused outcomes. They will oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and performance of staff and volunteers, while designing culturally appropriate interventions and user-led activities based on assessed needs. Central to the role is ensuring user involvement in service development, maintaining robust support planning processes, and delivering services that empower individuals towards greater independence.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to
you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment
with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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We are delighted to be supporting a wonderful charity dedicated to improving the lives of unpaid carers. This fantastic organisation is looking for a temporary full-time (35 hrs per week) Adult Carers Support Worker to join their team and help make a real difference to carers across their borough. The role is running for 2-months in the first instance, based on-site 3-days per week in South London.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for adult carers and professionals, responding to enquiries and referrals in a fast-paced environment.
- Providing one-to-one support to carers, including home visits where appropriate, and helping them access relevant services.
- Collaboratively identifying goals with carers and developing tailored support plans.
- Promoting and supporting peer support groups, forums, and community activities.
- Maintaining accurate records of casework and assessments using the Charity Log system.
- Supporting the delivery of wider services including newsletters, events, and training sessions.
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure a joined-up, effective service for all carers.
- Responding to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Experience working or volunteering in a health and/or social care setting.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
- A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Confidence using IT systems and databases.
- Knowledge of the issues affecting unpaid carers (personal or professional) is desirable.
If you are passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a collaborative, values-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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About us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a mission driven not for profit social enterprise. We help radically change human services and environmental initiatives to improve outcomes for people, the planet, and value for society. We work with Government, community groups and specialist partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from education and wellbeing to housing and employment. We enable personalised and strength-based delivery through collaborative design, flexible delivery, and clear accountability for improving people’s lives through People-Powered Partnerships
Role Purpose
The Role will be responsible for the entry and review of financial transactions from various sources including purchase invoices, payment cards and bank transactions.
The organisation has grown from managing 8 entities three years ago to 22 at present. We have 41 accounts across 5 different banking institutions (in both USD and GBP) and multiple credit/debit cards. You will need to be adaptable with an open mindset and able to work with uncertainty and change.
We have recently implemented new accounting software (Iplicit) to better manage the multiple entities in our portfolio. This role will act as a key part of the finance function now the new system is live.
Responsibilities
Initial Duties:
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Processing urgent same day rent payments
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Processing of purchase ledger transactions (including VAT entries) for 22 legal entities, in multi-currency, ensuring accurate re-allocation to other entities where appropriate
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Preparation of supplier payment runs for approval
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Completing bank statement imports and reconciliations
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Responding to internal and external queries regarding purchase transactions and payments
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Other administration & support as required by our Central team (including People, Digital, Business Development & Impact)
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Review and processing of employee expense transactions
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Creating regular Inter-company recharge invoices for batches of transactions
Skills & Experience
Essential Skills & Experience
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Practical experience in a similar role processing a range of financial entries
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AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting or similar
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An understanding of the fundamentals of VAT
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Attention to detail and with ability to question existing processes
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Confident and financially literate, with clear communication and good organisation skills
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Able to manage priorities and work effectively in a remote working setting
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Experience of working with multi-company/inter-company structures
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Familiarity with Iplicit accounting software
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Experience of working with multiple currencies
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• We offer Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and Wellbeing benefits & resources.
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period.
• You will be able to access Learning and Development opportunities.
Application process/next steps
We are only accepting applications through the Applied platform. You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues. Once we have concluded the process we would like the successful candidate to start as soon as notice periods allow.
The closing date for applications is 3rd August.
First round interviews are likely to take place w/c 18th August.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role
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We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Drive the next chapter of the Surrey Hills Society - a thriving countryside charity in the Surrey Hills.
Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for nature, community engagement, and sustainable development? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a much-loved environmental charity?
The Surrey Hills Society is seeking its first Chief Executive Officer to lead our dedicated team and volunteers, sustain and grow our vibrant membership, and develop long-term funding to support our work across one of England’s most treasured National Landscapes.
About Us
The Surrey Hills Society is a well-established independent charity with a 15-year track record of engaging communities in environmental, cultural, and educational activities. We run 40+ events each year and are closely partnered with the Surrey Hills National Landscape and other local organisations. Our reach and impact have grown significantly in recent years through funded projects like the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Growing Together and the South East Surrey Care Farm Pilot, alongside a strong and active membership.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transition from a volunteer-led model to a more professional and sustainable structure—with the CEO at the helm.
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About the Role
As CEO, you will lead the strategic and operational development of the Society, with a particular focus on:
• Fundraising & income generation – developing and securing grants, donations, and earned income
• Team leadership – line managing a small staff team and supporting a wide network of volunteers
• Stakeholder engagement – acting as the public face of the Society and deepening key partnerships
• Strategic planning – creating a 3-year vision and business plan for long-term sustainability
• Programme oversight – ensuring delivery of existing and new conservation and community projects
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About You
We’re looking for a resourceful, proactive leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll need:
• Proven fundraising experience (grants, trusts, individuals, corporates)
• Leadership skills with experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Confidence in managing budgets and business planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for the countryside, community engagement, and conservation
Experience with membership models, event programming, or working in a similar community/landscape context would be an advantage.
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What We Offer
• Flexible, home-based working (3 days/week)
• A supportive, purpose-driven team environment
• The chance to shape a unique, growing charity at a critical point in its evolution
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At London City Mission we are passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.
To support this work, we are looking for two HR Advisors to join our HR Team on fixed-term contracts till the end of 2026. This role will be primarily responsible for ensuring that all operational HR support is provided to the highest standard to all levels of LCM staff and leaders within their allocated patch.
As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in providing an excellent HR service. This includes managing recruitment campaigns, advising line managers, case work, updating the HR Information System, responding to enquiries from managers and employees, ensuring that HR information is prepared and provided for monthly payroll runs and on-boarding new staff. There will also be opportunities to take forward HR projects to improve the way we do things and enhance our offering.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in a HR role with a full or part-CIPD qualification at Level 5 (or equivalent).
Along with all HR team members, the HR Advisor needs to have a prayerful approach to their own work and the work of the team
There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian.
Salary range: £32,794 to £35,442 per annum (depending upon experience)
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term contract till the end of 2026
Closing date for applications: Thursday 31st July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Consultant to join a nationally acclaimed HR Services team that provides strategic and practical HR consultancy to schools and academies. This a permanent role, based in Manchester, with two days office presence required, either at HQ or travelling to schools in the local area.
This is a client-facing role in a professional services environment, supporting leadership teams across the education sector to deliver compliant, student-focused solutions.
What you'll do:
- Provide pragmatic advice across complex employee relations and wider HR matters
- Build trusted relationships with clients and act as a strategic partner
- Lead investigations, casework, and HR projects from start to finish
- Develop and deliver training, draft policies, and produce advisory content
- Contribute to growth through business development and client retention
What we're looking for:
- Solid employment law knowledge and HR best practice expertise
- Experience managing contentious casework; education sector knowledge desirable
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience negotiating with trade unions is an advantage
- Proactive mindset with high attention to detail and accountability
- Collaborative approach with a drive for innovation and quality
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the education sector through thoughtful consultancy and client support. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, performance, and continuous learning-delivering services that help education organisations thrive.
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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!
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Flyde Coast.
Position: S11292 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Fylde Coast. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: Circa £16,461 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week hours per week
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2026. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2028
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 29 and 30 July 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Supporting stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
You will have experience in:
- Experience/background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
- Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
- An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association.
- A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator (known internally as a Volunteer Manager) to join the Staffordshire team, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role can be based at either of our VS offices; Stoke-on-Trent or Stafford.
As a Volunteer Manager you will be:
- Recruiting and retaining a team of community and professional/workplace volunteers to support various victim services pan Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent
- Completing the induction and accreditation process with volunteers; across the variety of volunteering roles available
- Ensuring volunteers deliver effective support to victims and witness of crime and major incidents; in liaison with Team Leaders who will direct case manage
- Responsible for auditing volunteer activity against set quality standards - and dealing with any matters arising
- Rewarding and recognising the volunteering activity across the area
- Preparing reports for funders on volunteering activity, social value and difference they have made; including case studies and using digital platforms to raise the profile of the roles and their contributions made (internally and externally)
You will need:
- Proven track record of effective management, coaching and mentoring skills
- Proven track record of successfully working directly within voluntary setting
- Effective communication skills; written, verbal and numerical.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, sharing, coaching others.
This role involves travel and a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
We’re looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm for working with student leaders to advocate for themselves. You’ll join the Student Change Team to upskill students in a vibrant landscape of changemaking and activism to deliver student-facing events that help foster networking and collaboration that drive forward meaningful change.
The Role
Role: Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
Hours: Full time, 35-hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade B (£24,987 to £28,329)
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
· You’ll have some experience of planning and delivering projects.
· You’ll be able to empower others to understand and challenge policy and decisions that affect them.
· You know how to engage with diverse audiences and communities to drive forward change.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
To find out more about this role and what its like working with us, please visit our website:
How to Apply?
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
1.Please outline your experience of scoping, initiating and managing projects that drive meaningful change?
2. Please tell us how you would approach upskilling people in shaping change and influencing decision-makers?
3. What is your understanding of our values, and how you would apply these in the role?
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
A message from your new Manager
Charlotte Agnew, Student Change Manager
If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our Representation & Advocacy Coordinator, please get in touch using the details on our website.I would love to hear from you!
Dates for your Diary
· Closing Date: 10:00am on Monday 4th August 2025
· Shortlisting: Monday, 4th – Tuesday 5th August 2025
· Interview: Monday, 11th August 2025
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Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 50,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.
Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
We are looking for a Project Active Assistant to support the delivery of Project Active; Students’ Union UCL’s programme designed to engage inactive students in sport and physical activity. Working with the Project Active Coordinator, you will deliver beginner-friendly, accessible and inclusive sport and physical activity events throughout the year including women’s-only provision, pay and play sessions and several mass participation events. You will be an enthusiastic ambassador for Project Active, supporting on the ground delivery and providing a friendly point of contact for students. This is a hands-on role where you will regularly be required to work on site and out at events throughout the year.
Registered Charity
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Your new company
A London-based university is seeking a HR Policy Advisor for a 12-month maternity cover.
Your new role
The Human Resources Division supports all people management activities across the school and is committed to delivering high-quality and customer-focused services. Reporting to the Director, HR Policy and Employee Relations, this post is responsible for maintaining existing HR policies and contributing to the development of new policy in consultation with a wide range of HR colleagues and stakeholders across the School.
This role also supports the development and implementation of key employee engagement and wellbeing projects. This includes playing an important role in developing and implementing initiatives and actions that emerge from staff feedback and annual benchmark reports. The post-holder will present a positive and efficient image of the Human Resources Division, working collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the Division in order to deliver high-quality solutions that contribute towards the School's strategic agenda.Key responsibilities will include:
Policy Development:
- To stay informed of new legislative developments and ensure that appropriate revisions to HR policy are made accordingly, as well as working with the Director, HR Policy and Employee Relations to ensure that the wider HR Division is aware of the changes.
- To undertake appropriate policy benchmarking across the sector and with other leading organisations (both public and private).
- To support in ensuring that the university has a set of up-to-date and appropriate HR / employment policies and that these are accessible to staff and line managers, maintaining a regular programme of monitoring, review and improvement.
- To contribute to the development of discussion papers, with appropriate recommendations, for consideration by the HR Management Board, School Management Committee (SMC) and trade unions.
- To effectively engage and consult with appropriate representatives of the staff community in the development of HR/employment policies.
- To work collaboratively with other HR colleagues (e.g. HR Partners, Organisational Learning) to develop effective communication strategies to ensure that LSE policies are well communicated and widely understood.
Employee Engagement Projects
- To co-ordinate (i.e. arranging meetings, formulating the agenda, taking minutes and monitoring and following up on resulting actions) and / or participate in a number of internal working groups and consultative forums with trade union members, HR colleagues and managers around the school.
- To support ongoing activities relating to staff engagement and wellbeing, e.g. related projects, events and initiatives.
- To produce draft reports and initial analyses to support the development of new projects and initiatives.
- To support the Director, HR Policy and Employee Relations in monitoring the progress of both individual projects and progress against over-arching action plans, e.g. the School's Gender Pay Gap report.
- To take on the role of Data Lead for the HR Policy Team, supporting with developing the reporting and analytics roadmap, refining the data model to enable better use of available data and providing feedback on data quality issues.To liaise with the Information and Systems team, and other relevant colleagues as required, to produce timely and accurate management information to support project and development work within the team.
- To plan, organise and communicate the school's annual flu vaccination clinics, liaising with external and internal stakeholders, to ensure that this runs effectively.
- To complete annual benchmarking reports, developing and implementing action plans based on feedback.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience of working in a large HR department supporting a complex and diverse organisation
- Can demonstrate a sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR good practice, with experience of advising colleagues and managers on HR policy and procedure
- Experience of developing or contributing to HR policies across a range of topics
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of servicing committees and/or organising events
- Experience of producing accurate minutes and/or meeting notes
- Ability to communicate in a diplomatic, tactful and courteous manner with a wide variety of people, at all levels, in the most appropriate format
- Excellent written skills i.e. ability to produce clear and professional policy, procedure and guidance documents
- Ability to exercise discretion and deal professionally with confidential and/or politically sensitive information
- Evidence of effectively understanding large amounts of moderately complex information and compiling succinct summaries
- The ability to undertake research from a wide range of sources, using a range of techniques to gather and analyse relevant information.
- Previous experience within the Higher Education sector would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
A hybrid-working pattern: 2 days a week in the office, 3 days working from home
A salary of between £42,679 and £51,000- depending on experience.
What you need to do now
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Salary: £29,855.00 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced positive Activities Worker. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.
The Positive Activities worker is a new role within the Children's Society East, offering a range of activities that supports a healthy alternative to managing a risks and vulnerabilities that otherwise could lead to long term substance use (inclusive of alcohol and tobacco).
This role links with our Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS). EYPDAS work with young people aged up to 25 years old who require support for substance or alcohol use. We neither condone nor condemn use but support young people on a voluntary basis to create a care plan that suits their needs and motivations. EYPDAS sits within the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse.
In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -
Delivering diversionary interventions with vulnerable young people (8-25) on both a one to one and group work capacity. As well as working to support the family network.
Co-producing care plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.
Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.
You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility
You will need to demonstrate that you have:
-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.
-Experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.
-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.
-Experience of supporting young people through Participation and Youth Voice support.
-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.
-Experience of using IT based case management systems.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is midday on 23rd July 2025. If after 14 days we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 7th July onwards.
Interviews will be held on 31st July 2025.
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