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This role is homebased with regular travel to North East and Yorkshire, and occasional travel to Birmingham for team meetings.
Are you a communications professional looking for an exciting and rewarding new role? Apply for the Regional Communications Officer job vacancy at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as long as it is needed, meaningful work experience in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 29 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
Our team of Regional Communications Officers support Emmaus communities and groups to increase their profile and engage supporters. You will work closely with up to four Emmaus charities to identify their communications needs, plan and deliver work to help achieve their goals.
Who are we looking for?
We require someone with excellent skills and knowledge in communications, public relations and marketing with at least two years’ experience working in a busy and varied communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the charity sector would also be an advantage.
Within this hybrid role, you can be based at home or in an Emmaus community. Wherever you are located, maintaining ongoing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is vitally important. This role will suit someone located in Yorkshire or the North East as regular travel (usually at least one community visit per week) will be required to South Shields, Leeds and Hull.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and seeing a long-lasting impact, then this is the perfect time for you to get involved and join Emmaus.
What we offer
· £30,400 per annum pro rata
· Working hours: 4 days per week (30 hours), Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Individually tailored induction, ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Monday 21 July 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Meetings and Events Planner
London
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Join our client's Award-Winning Events Team!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Meetings and Events Planner to join our client's prestigious team
Their iconic venue, nestled in the picturesque setting overlooking Regent’s Park, is home to the our client. This magnificent location offers a variety of meeting, conference, dining, and event spaces, along with services for virtual and hybrid events, as well as a medicinal garden. The space beautifully blends the heritage of our organisation with modern architecture, creating exceptional events and lasting memories.
As a Senior Event Planner, you will be a key member of their experienced and dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in converting high-revenue business opportunities and planning and coordinating both physical and hybrid events. Your efforts will help maximise income and fill unsold spaces which support our revenue targets. You will also drive high performance and engagement within the team by deputising for the diary/revenue and team managers as needed, and by supervising the commercial planning team to ensure best practices and change initiatives are implemented.
In addition to managing your own events, you will support the sales team by planning and coordinating events converted from new prospective clients with high revenue potential. Your role will involve maintaining and developing high-value key accounts, networking with existing clients, and engaging with past users to generate future business and develop new leads. A strong commercial awareness of profitable business and current industry trends is essential.
Responsibilities include:
- Liaising with customers from the initial enquiry stage, right through the customer journey to post event follow up including for physical, hybrid and virtual events.
- Arranging and conducting client venue visits, handling enquiries and following up with detailed proposals.
- Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the product, pricing and packages on offer,
- Demonstrating commercial awareness in order to successfully negotiate with customers to win their business.
- Participating in site visits, handling enquiries and taking ownership of large revenue events, as directed by the Business Development Manager.
- Ensuring the successful delivery of events, by communicating, coordinating and compiling event details and liaising with the event operations and front of house teams.
- Preparation and processing of accurate deposits and invoices.
- Generating and reporting on activities as required.
- Yield management, ensuring up to date activities and maintenance of accounts in the CRM system.
- Creating and managing Key Account plans.
- Delivering a consistently high level of customer service.
Experience
- Educated to A-level, or equivalent business or event management qualification.
- Demonstrate relevant experience in Event Planning and Coordination with the skills, knowledge and commercial understanding required for the role.
- Working in a direct planning role within the hospitality/events industry specialising in conferences, meetings, dining and events, with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
- Being commercially aware of finance, budget management and working in a profitable business.
- Having knowledge of food and beverage in the context of the hospitality and events industry.
- Ability to prioritise your own workload and completing tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Benefits
The benefits they offer include:
- 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
- interest-free season ticket loan
- life assurance
- annual pay award
- employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
- occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
- cycle to work scheme
- corporate eye care scheme
- professional training and development opportunities
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
- health cash plan
Closing date: 5pm 4 July 2025
Interview date: Week beginning 7 July 2025
Impact, on and off the pitch...
We are excited to be searching for a Men's Player Education and Welfare Officer to join us on a Casual basis. You will organise, facilitate and deliver an outstanding learning environment in all scheduled education sessions with England Development team players whilst they are on England international duty.
What You'll Do?
- Set up and organise all player education equipment for the duration of the camp or tournament.
- Print and organise all player education tasks ahead of each learning session.
- Ensure that all scheduled education sessions are delivered and supported whilst on camp, and to lead on this delivery.
- Provide flexible educational support, tailored to player's individual needs.
- Collate feedback and share with all education providers, club education staff, and parents / carers on player's progress, and where appropriate liaise with key stakeholders if required during the camp. Ensure that this feedback is completed within 2 days of the camp or tournament finishing.
- To be the designated Welfare Officer whilst on camp. Support the MDT to ensure that the player's welfare and safeguarding policy is upheld, with a focus on pastoral care throughout the camp duration.
- Work with the Team Manager and Head Coach to support supplementary organised activities i.e. life skills, cultural workshops, or educational visits.
- Attend at least one MDT planning meeting before each camp, and one MDT review meeting post-event to ensure appropriate handover and transfer of information from FA staff to event staff and vice versa.
- Support with off camp projects and stakeholder communication as required and directed.
- Respect the England team elite performance environment at all times.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties or additional tasks as directed by the Player Education Coordinator or other FA staff.
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
- As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What You'll Need?
Essentially for the role:
- Safeguarding and Welfare Expertise: A thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including The FA's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.
- Relevant Qualifications: Teaching Qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) is essential. Additional desirable qualifications include Elite Athlete Wellbeing course, Player Care equivalency, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification.
- Experience in Welfare Roles: Prior experience in a welfare/pastoral position within a football or sports setting is essential.
- Understanding of Football Development Programmes: Knowledge of The Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is desirable
Beneficial to also have:
- Education programmes: working knowledge of BTEC Sport Performance and Excellence, Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) Apprenticeship Standard.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Proven ability to work collaboratively with coaches, parents, and external agencies to support player welfare and development.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with players, staff, parents, and external partners. This includes the ability to present information clearly and handle confidential matters discreetly.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities to manage multiple responsibilities, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and coordinating educational initiatives.
- IT Proficiency: Competence in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and familiarity with databases or case management systems used for tracking player welfare and development.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to assess situations, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of players.
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Dementia UK is currently seeking two Database Officers to lead on the delivery of processes within the Database Services team.
As a Database Officer, your primary responsibility will be managing a substantial volume of data files from a variety of sources, seamlessly importing this information into our fundraising database. You will handle supporter data ensuring a high level of accuracy, while being directly responsible for running the majority of data imports as well as handling enquires coming into the Database Services shared inbox and running regular data cleansing routines.
In addition, you will be expected to maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed. Working with the Supporter Care, Finance, and Fundraising teams to ensure income is accurately coded across all fundraising streams and maintaining the accuracy of database process guidance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data protection guidelines including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and will bring previous experience in using databases for data entry, maintenance, and importation. A high level of computer literacy is essential, and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is required. Your ability to function effectively within a team, coupled with your initiative in prioritising and organising your workload, will be key to success.
With the charity’s move from Raiser’s Edge to Dynamics 365, you will also be involved in the testing of the new database, training of end users, and the writing of new process documentation. It is an exciting time to be joining Database Services, and there will be opportunities for personal development and the acquisition of a broad base of technical skills across the work of the team.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with recruitment team.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact the recruitment team.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Manages: 5
Annual salary: £85K - £95K GBP
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Candidate level: Director
Background
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.
Purpose of role
MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.
Responsibilities
Strategy, vision and leadership
- Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
- Advise the CEO and SMT on financial planning, legal, governance and related policy matters.
- Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
- Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical financial and operational matters at governance meetings.
- Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
- Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
- Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
- Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
- Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
Team development/leadership
- Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the finance and operations teams.
- Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
- Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.
Operations
- Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
- Ensure strong financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
- Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
Profile
Person specification
- Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) or post-graduate business degree mandatory.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
- Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
- Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
- Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
- Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.
Terms and conditions
This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.
An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.
An applicant’s pack is also available on request.
The deadline for application is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
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Job Description
Service Officer
About Us
Spring Community Hub exists to ensure that no one in our Southwark community goes hungry. But we don’t just provide food:
We work alongside people to help them escape poverty, build confidence, and find community.
Our principal activity is the prevention of food poverty and food insecurity by offering culturally appropriate food, fresh fruits, and vegetables as well as dietary and religiously appropriate food which we have continued to run at our five-week sessions to local people for as long as they address the underlying cause.
We also provide a range of wraparound support, including advice services, particularly around employment and immigration through our Back2Work Team, Holiday Clubs for Children, Youth Groups, a Clothing Bank and our Spring Up Women’s group.
Mission
The mission of SCH is that through a 'Community Hub’ and full activity programme, local people in or at risk of crisis will be supported along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community which supports each other
Vision
Our vision at Spring Community Hub is to tackle food insecurity and hunger before people find themselves in crisis. We want to see equality in our communities and be a vehicle for positive and lasting change in our clients so that they never need a Food Bank again.
Values
These are our Principles, ideals, and characteristics that define the culture, standards and aspirations of the organisation.
An organisation that is driven by people with integrity and commitment to the cause
We believe in leadership, development, growth, and continual learning
Ensuring fairness, equity and equality
Creating a place of respect, kindness and dignity for all
A healthy environment where people have fun and can be creative
Salary £16,224 per annum
Permanent Contract. ( Subject to further funding )
Part-Time, 20 hours over 5 days
Term Time
Monday, 1 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Thursdays - 1 pm - 6 pm
Fridays 9 am - 2 pm
Saturdays 9.30 am -2.30 pm
(including 1 hr unpaid lunch)
School Holidays
Monday - 9 am-2 pm
Tuesday - 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursdays 9 am - 2 pm
Saturdays 930 am - 230 pm
(including 1 hr unpaid lunch)
Working - from our Offices and Centres and in the community/outreach locations
The post holder must be flexible to work evenings and weekends to meet client and community needs.
There will be work/training outside of office hours, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate time back in lieu.
Main Purposes of Job and Key Tasks
Do you have an empathic personality and want to work in a challenging but rewarding field? Spring Community Hub has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Service Officer
The Service Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the mission of our charity by providing comprehensive assistance and advocacy services to individuals and families in need. This position will involve engaging with diverse communities and ensuring that all services are delivered with cultural sensitivity.
The Service Officer will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to deliver Food Bank services, Activity Camps, and Afterschool club, advice and advocacy support, clothing assistance, cooking programs, and Social Supermarket Operations, as well as support initiatives for the elderly, individuals experiencing poverty and isolation, and families with children.
The post holder must be an enthusiastic and motivated person to coordinate and manage our Food Banks, Community Café, and Social Supermarket, including the supervision of its volunteers/staff, as well as planning, organising, and implementing supermarket collection.
The post holder will be required to be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and as such, undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to the smooth running of SCH, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the Leadership Team/ CEO and trustees.
About the Role / Key Responsibilities
Programme Planning, Delivery and Implementation
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To design and deliver the Activity Camps and After School Club Programme calendar, curriculum, and events that are outcomes-focused, educational, and engaging, and enable young people to develop a range of skills appropriate to their needs.
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Working with Children, young people, and their families to build services that meet their needs, wants, and aspirations of the individual.
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Work in Collaboration with the Leadership Team to oversee the work of the Spring Activity Camps Coordinators to design and develop a range of activities, workshops, and programmes to meet the needs of our children, young people, and their families
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Collaborate with other staff members, volunteers, and external partners to deliver engaging, fun, and impactful activities
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Ensure all activities align with the organisation's mission and values and promote personal growth, inclusivity, and well-being.
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Oversee and coordinate the operations of Food Services
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Assist clients in accessing food bank services, ensuring they receive the necessary support with dignity and respect.
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Maintain inventory management for food items and coordinate food drives and partnerships with local suppliers.
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Developing and coordinating effective stock control systems, arranging timely transportation of collections and deliveries, and meeting legislative standards - i.e., Health & Safety/Environmental Health.
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Provide and oversee assessments of guests, customers, and service users on a one-on-one/group basis to ensure they receive adequate advice/signposting and support on benefits, housing, financial support, and other relevant issues impacting clients' well-being. Work in collaboration with the Advice and Advocacy team.
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Advocate on behalf of clients to secure access to necessary resources and services.Stay updated on the relevant policies and available community resources.
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Oversee the operation of the clothing bank, ensuring that items are organised, available, and of good quality for clients..
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Develop and oversee cooking workshops that celebrate cultural diversity and promote healthy eating practices.
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Collaborate with local chefs or volunteers to create a welcoming environment for participants.
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Oversee in the day-to-day operations of the social supermarket, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
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Engage with elderly clients and those experiencing isolation to provide companionship, support, and resources related to their specific circumstances.
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Work on outreach programs targeting vulnerable populations to provide suitable assistance.
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Educate the team on nutritional options and food
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Lead or assist in after-school clubs and programs that promote educational engagement, social skills, and personal development for children.
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Support families to identify their needs and connect them with appropriate services and resources.
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Represent Spring Community Hubs Service and project at relevant forums and meetings across the Borough and at a London/National level
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Ensure that all processes and procedures in the SCH manual are being followed
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Ensure that the foodbank meets health and safety/environmental health standards in all its locations
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Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any concerns about the running of the project or its future sustainability
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Oversee the food Services in conjunction with the Service Manager
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Organise and run food collections in conjunction with Hub support
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Liaise with clients and referral agencies and resolve any issues that may arise in conjunction.
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Keeping up to date with legislation and policy related to the Service and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
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Overseeing stock orders and working in collaboration with the Hub support and Finance department.
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Comply with SCH policies and procedures regarding the operation of services and policies
Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, and Management
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Representing the organisation on a strategic level at external meetings and events with Community partners, Local Authorities, Funders, and other key stakeholders
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Liaise with clients and referral agencies and resolve any issues that may arise in conjunction.
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Foster relationships with local organisations, community leaders, and stakeholders, and participate in community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about available services and encourage community involvement.
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Maintaining relationships with suppliers, community groups, Schools, Libraries, supermarkets, and other stakeholders.
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Supervise the work of the Activity Camp Coordinators, Bank Staff, Volunteers, and Facilitators during Camp and Activity Sessions
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As one of the Deputy Safeguarding Leads, manage any concerns about a child, young person or family's welfare effectively and share concerns with the Leadership Team and other DSLs.
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Actively contribute to and participate in AGMs, Away Days, Team Meetings, Development Sessions, and other Internal Meetings
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Support in the rolling recruitment of Coordinators, Bank Staff, and Volunteers to meet the needs of the service.
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Work with the Leadership Team to ensure up-to-date Employment, Training, and other HR records for all Staff and Volunteers within the Team, and work in collaboration with the Business Support Team
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Work with the Leadership Team to ensure the service and Resources are used effectively within designated budgets, including the reimbursement of expenses.
Camps and Event Management:
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Coordinate and oversee the planning, logistics, and execution of SCH Holiday Camps, Afterschool Camps and Events.
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Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines, Risk Assessments, and appropriate Safeguarding measures.
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Manage Camp staff, volunteers, and external contractors during activities and events, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
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Liaise with schools, organisations, local authorities, and volunteers to explore ways of sustaining and improving the provision.
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Promote and market the project through outreach to schools and other community groups in Southwark/Havering and surrounding areas, and organise bookings.
Volunteer Management:
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Work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and Business Support Team to recruit and train Volunteers.
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Oversee and manage the volunteers in the team who support activities and events, providing necessary guidance and supervision.
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Work with the Leadership team to foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture, recognising and appreciating their contributions.
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Work with the leadership Team to monitor and evaluate volunteer performance and provide constructive feedback, reports, and support as needed.
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Coordinate and oversee all Food Service / Project volunteers, and oversee the volunteer timetable to ensure the best use of volunteers
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Coordinate the volunteer team at the warehouse and oversee groups of corporate volunteers, school groups, and other youth groups visiting to help.
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Ensure that volunteers are trained to undertake responsibilities within the warehouse and to meet the relevant legal requirements. This could include basic food hygiene, first aid, evacuation procedures, manual handling and lifting, health and safety, and fire procedures
Administration and Reporting:
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Maintain accurate records of activities, participant attendance, incidents, Impact Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluations, including referral processes, and ensure the requirements of Data Protection, Quality Assurance, Funding, and Compliance are met.
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Prepare regular reports for all the Projects highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
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Work within agreed budgets for activities, Camps, and Pastoral Care Services, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
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Ensure that local data is entered into the database
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Maintain accurate records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved for reporting and evaluation purposes.
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Provide regular updates to the Leadership Team on service delivery and community needs.
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Produce monthly project reports and keep the CRM/ Database updated
Person Specification
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Experience in working with children and young people, in particular individuals who are experiencing significant Poverty and Inequality and may also have multiple and complex needs.
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The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and establish and maintain good working relationships with Partners and external stakeholders
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Proven Line Management and Supervisory experience
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Willingness to undertake further training as required by Spring Community Hub
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Commitment to the concept of continuous improvement of procedures and practices
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Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries
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Ability to support people in managing difficult feelings, and communicate their needs effectively
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Knowledge of best practice for lone working, data protection, and safeguarding adults
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Ability to recognise and work within the boundaries of the role, including confidentiality, and the working protocols between agencies
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Strong sense of self, and ability to set and maintain boundaries and lead by example
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Ability to communicate effectively in person on a one-to-one basis and with groups, as well as over the telephone and in writing
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Excellent listening skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and others.
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Understanding of the needs of disadvantaged, disaffected, and vulnerable people, and the ability to work with them in a positive way
Qualifications and Skills:
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Qualifications/Experience in a relevant field (e.g., social work, Counselling, psychology, Information Advice and Guidance, Education, or related disciplines). A master's degree is desirable.
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Proven experience in Programme Planning and Event Management, preferably within a Charity, Community, Education, or similar setting.
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Strong organisational, Project Management and Prioritising abilities, with impeccable attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with participants, volunteers, and external partners.
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A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others.
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Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection and vulnerable adult support.
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Proficiency in using relevant software for record-keeping and report generation.
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Empathy and compassion for individuals facing hardship
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in Google Workspace and databases, and experience with client management and other IT / Project Management systems.
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Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- A degree in social work, community development, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working in a charity or community service environment, particularly with vulnerable populations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse groups.
- Understanding of issues related to poverty, housing, and social welfare systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
All Staff, Contractors, Freelancers, and Volunteers have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that Spring Community Hub is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, and race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part-time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of Significant Poverty or Inequality and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
We believe diversity is a strength, and we aim to make sure that SCH reflects the communities we serve.
SCH is consciously working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can bring out their skills and talents and make their best contribution to our mission to support our guests along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic, and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community that supports each other.
We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of Significant Poverty and Inequality and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Responsible for staff/equipment
Spring Activity Camp Coordinators/Bank Staff/Facilitators and Sessional Volunteers/Partnerships/Phone/Laptop
Reporting to…
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Spring Activity Camp/Pastoral Manager
Why Join us / Benefits
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A warm, welcoming, and passionate working environment.
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People-focused with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
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We are a London Living Wage Employer
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An active commitment to equality and diversity
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We offer continuing opportunities for learning, and personal and Professional development together with regular supervision, training, and support for all our staff and Volunteers.
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Generous annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme.
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Frequent Team Away Days and Celebrations, as part of a friendly and collaborative team
How to Apply
Complete the application form. You will be asked to submit a CV if suitable.
Please also include the names of 2 referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (references will not be taken up until after interview for the successful candidate)
Closing Date: Interviews to be held virtually on a rolling basis
Application process:
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Complete our Application form
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Submit your CV with a Supporting Statement.
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Initial Telephone interview - shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Telephone interview
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If you are shortlisted from the Telephone Interview, you will be invited to a formal interview which will consist of the following:
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A Presentation topic will be shared with you in advance
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60-minute Panel Interview with members of the SLT / Board of Trustees
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Questions will be shared with you before the interview so that you can prepare.
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Role-specific Practical Task
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Compliance and Development Manager to discuss how we can help.
Spring supports people in crisis to gain independence and live healthy lives in a connected, supportive community through our hub and activities.




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About us
This role is part of a brand-new service which is being delivered across Liverpool and will provide dedicated energy and welfare support to individuals who are vulnerable and in or at risk of fuel poverty.
As Energy Adviser, you will provide a multi-channel advice service, including home visits, to fuel poor and vulnerable consumers who are struggling to pay their bills or require better deals on energy. That advice will include:
- guidance on the most appropriate payment methods.
- information on how to access help from energy suppliers.
- energy efficiency measures and ways to save on bills.
- information about Smart Meters.
- maximising benefit and other income.
About the Role
Advice Giving
- Deliver a multi-channel advice service, including home visits, to clients regarding their energy needs and income maximisation support, ensuring advice provided meets the requirements of Citizens Advice quality standards.
- Ensure all case recording and other record keeping is completed within agreed timescales and conforms to the Office Manual and the Advice Quality Standards
- Use sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and to identify the next course of action.
- Use a range of information sources to find relevant information, then interpret and communicate this to clients, enabling them to tackle fuel poverty and financial hardship for the long-term.
- Assist clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case and refer internally or to other specialist agencies as appropriate.
- Meet the individual performance targets set as part of this project.
Research & Campaigning
- Take an active role in the research and campaigns process by identifying trends and social policy issues and communicating these to the Project Supervisor and Research & Campaigns Co-ordinator.
- Keep up to date with current research and campaigns priorities, initiatives and plans.
Administration
- Collect and record all relevant information given during interviews on to Casebook to meet the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project.
- Be self-administering and undertake general administration tasks e.g. taking messages; photocopying, collating, filing; processing post etc.
- Professional development
- Pass the City and Guilds NEA Level Energy Awareness exam within 2 months of starting the role.
- Keep up to date with relevant energy advice issues and maintain an up to date working knowledge of all new relevant legislation through:
- Attending training opportunities.
- Reading monthly subscriptions, relevant publications and Citizens Advice Updates.
- Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings/forums, as appropriate.
- Identify and implement your own learning and development needs.
Other duties and responsibilities
- If required, work from a variety of Citizens Advice Liverpool outlets across the city as required over the course of the week.
- Promote the aims, policies, and membership requirements of the Citizens Advice service.
- Ensure all processes and procedures that relate to the responsibilities of the role are delivered with a high level of awareness of the organisation’s equality and diversity ethos and policies.
- Be a positive ambassador for Citizens Advice Liverpool.
- Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
- You will also need to have passed the City and Guilds NEA Level Energy Awareness exam within 2 months of starting the role.
You will have excellent communication skills, be confident, motivated and willing to try new things. We’re not looking for the finished article, if you have the right attitude then we can help to develop your skills.
Essential
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, especially in the context of telephony.
- Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with good IT knowledge to support delivery of service
- Ability and willingness to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills and be flexible with service delivery.
- A good understanding of fuel poverty issues and the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.
- Ability to assist with research and campaigns works by providing information about clients’ circumstances
- Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equal opportunities policies.
- Ability to pass City and Guilds NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness exam within the first 2 months of starting the role.
Desirable
- One year’s experience of delivering generalist advice within Citizens Advice or another quality assured environment such as AQS.
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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
As part of the Individual Giving team, you will play a pivotal role in helping people with a muscle-wasting condition access the support and services they need and help fund vital research by recruiting, retaining and stewarding the amazing supporters who donate to MDUK through appeals, regular giving, by purchasing our merchandise and through our weekly lottery and our raffle. As part of a small and busy team, you will have the opportunity to work across the charity on joint campaigns and volunteer and attend a wide range of amazing activities throughout the year.
The individual giving and legacy marketing team is part of a successful Development team which looks after trusts, major donors, ambassadors, special events and charity corporate partnerships.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Sunday 6 July
NB Interviews likely to be held on Thursday 10 July
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.




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Youth Forum Co-ordinator
NYCC, LocalMotion & Edmonton Community Partnership are looking for a dynamic and community-focused Forum Co-ordinator to lead the development of a brand-new role within the Enfield Professional Partners Youth Forum. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how local organisations work together, foster trust, collaborate and ensure the voices of young people are heard and their needs, met. If you’re passionate about building meaningful relationships, coordinating impactful partnerships, and driving systems change at a grassroots level, we want to hear from you.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in community engagement, partnership working or voluntary sector co-ordination
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect and unite diverse stakeholders
- Understanding of the challenges of working with local authorities and how to engage effectively
- Strong advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to amplify under-represented voices
- Ability to navigate complex community dynamics, ensuring collaboration remains balanced and inclusive
- Experience in facilitating collaboration, resource sharing and collective decision-making
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by under-served communities and young people
- Familiarity with funding and investment processes for community-led initiatives
- Previous experience in a co-ordinating role within the voluntary, community or public sector.
Apply here to help shape a more collaborative, inclusive, youth-centred future. Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Chief Executive Officer!
Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week (part time may be negotiable).
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Predominantly working at the Borderlands office at The Assisi Centre, Lawfords Gate, Bristol – hybrid and flexible working considered
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum plus contributory pension scheme
Annual leave: 33 holiday per annum (25+ 8 bank holidays)
Pension contribution: 5% employer’s contribution and 3% employee’s minimum contribution
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees
Purpose of role: As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide clear leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the continued development and delivery of Borderlands' vision, mission and values. You will be confident in overseeing the finance and fundraising work of the charity. You will be an inspiring leader, able to work collaboratively within a small but growing team and across a diverse community. We are looking for someone who is confident working with people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and who brings a values-led, inclusive and reflective approach to leadership.
For more information about how to apply please view the attached supporting documents or visit our website.
Closing date: Friday 27th June at 3:00pm
About the Minster Centre
The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee that provides training in psychotherapy and counselling and an affordable therapy service.
It was founded in 1978 as the first Integrative psychotherapy and counselling training in the UK and is a leading psychotherapy training institution. Now based in Queens Park, NW London, it runs training ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees validated by Middlesex University. The Minster Centre caters for around 300 diploma and MA students each year. It is registered with the Office for Students.
The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training.
The Centre has an annual turnover of £1.8 million and over 80 staff, most of whom are part-time. For further information about the Centre please visit the Minster Centre website
Role purpose
The Minster Centre is seeking to develop and further professionalise its operations and is recruiting to a new Head of Finance role. This is a part-time, flexible role for two days per week in the first instance. Some time in the office will be needed to work alongside other staff and key stakeholders – this can be managed flexibly alongside working from home. The role would therefore suit someone who wants to balance an interesting and senior role alongside other responsibilities or interests.
The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the charity, owning and ensuring compliance to financial policies and procedures. You will provide strategic financial guidance to the Management Committee and contribute to the delivery of the charity’s financial strategies.
Early priorities will be:
- A review of existing financial policies and procedures to support the ongoing effective running of the charity.
- Working with the Lead team to ensure the charity’s finances are sustainable long-term
A full job description and person specification is available in the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of this page.
Terms and conditions
Salary: Pro rata, £55,000 FTE
Hours: 14 hours per week in the first instance, hybrid working. Exact hours open to negotiation. Some flexibility will be required to attend key meetings.
Contract: Fixed term appointment to end July 2028, in the first instance.
Holidays: 33 days including bank holidays, pro rata
Key working relationships: Management Committee (4 staff who collectively lead the organisation). This post will report to that Team and be line managed by one of them), Finance Administrator, HR and Governance Manager, Quality Manager and Registrar.
How to apply
Please apply using the application forms with a covering email to Afua Pierre by 12 noon on Thursday 17th July, however we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once we have received sufficient high quality applications.
For further information please contact the Director, Lissie Wright by email to arrange an informal conversation.
We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups, including people from global majority communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, care leavers, people with disabilities and people from other minorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past?
Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes that this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it. “Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us.”
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are recruiting for a Communications Officer who will coordinate our internal, Network-wide, and external communications. Ensuring excellent communications across the staff team, and the effective promotion of its work.
You will be a highly motivated communications specialist with a proven track record of internal and external communications. You will have excellent planning and prioritisation skills to ensure timely delivery of tasks, along with prior proven experience managing social media channels that results in an impact of campaigns and engagement.
Key Tasks
- To create content and coordinate internal communications across the Network staff team, ensuring the effective development and implementation of appropriate channels
- To develop and maintain a communications content calendar when and how the Network’s activity will be effectively communicated
- To coordinate communications across the wider Network, including PTCs, Regional Hubs, and partners, including through the production and dissemination of a regular digital newsletter
- To develop, post and oversee content for the Network’s social media channels to promote the effectiveness of the Network’s approach and the impact of PTCs and commissioners
- To establish and maintain appropriate media links to ensure that the reality of poverty, and the impact of commissioners in seeking to alleviate it, is effectively shared
- To support the Network’s parliamentary engagement and its national programmes to ensure that its work is shared impactfully
- To provide an appropriate level of support to PTCs as they develop their social media and engage with the media appropriately
- To undertake other appropriate duties as requested by the Operations Manager
This role involves working from home with some travel.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV with a cover letter that clearly shows you have the necessary skills and experience to do the job. The cover letter should be no more than 900 words. Include the names and contact details of two referees (at least one of whom knows you on a professional basis). The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 27th June. Interviews will be held online 14th/ 15th July.
Applications will only be considered from applicants who already have the right to work within the United Kingdom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Funding Officer to join the enthusiastic, friendly Liverpool City Region team in the North West Region, primarily focussed on North Liverpool.
This opportunity is a fixed term contract starting September 2025 for 14 months (November 2026)
You will play a major role in ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places across North Liverpool, Liverpool City Region and the North West region.
As a member of the funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programmes. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
In your role you will work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in line with our vision and principles. You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes.
The role is varied and will require you to:
- Be responsible for your own caseload: visiting projects, liaising with grant recipients, identify and manage risks and supporting organisations to delivery their projects and measure their impact.
- Understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
- Represent the Fund within your local area, at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together.
- Share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations to support the Fund in maximising our impact as a grant maker.
Working from home, and community locations, with occasional travel to Manchester and elsewhere in the North West. The successful candidate will live in Liverpool City Region and will be part of the local team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers. Travel across the region will be required.
Interview Date: In person interviews, Liverpool city centre, 9th July 2025
Location: Liverpool City Region - Mobile working – Flexible and hybrid working – Home, office and community based.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Knowledge of Liverpool, and Liverpool City Region and its charity sectors.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with under-represented communities across Liverpool City Region
- Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
- Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
- An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic Head of People to join Oxfordshire Mind and would really welcome applications for it.
Head of People
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £51,510 - £55,438 per annumn (pro-rata - salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)
Contract: Permanent
Base: Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 & work from home with occasional travel across Oxon & Wokingham, Reading, West Berks
Join Us as Head of People
People are the very heart and soul of Oxfordshire Mind. The purpose of the People function is to ensure that the right people are recruited, developed and able to thrive to deliver our vision of ensuring everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect.
The Head of People works closely with the Senior Management Team, Trustees and all staff and provides operational leadership of Oxfordshire Mind’s People services, including volunteers and involvement, to enable our Vision and Purpose and deliver our strategic objectives through our people.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate team and play a central role in this Oxfordshire and Berkshire West based charity. This role offers the chance for a proactive individual who is passionate about people, to confidently navigate us through the forthcoming period of change and delivery of new strategic objectives.
About you:
Reporting to the CEO and managing a talented team of 1 People Business Partner / Manager and 1 People Advisor, 1 HR and Recruitment Administrator, 1 Volunteering and Involvement Manager and 1 Volunteer Facilitator you will:
- Develop and implement HR strategies, processes and services aligned with our overall strategy and vision
- Lead on the production, delivery and evaluation of an organisation wide learning and development plan that develops people’s capability and reflects and supports the delivery of business goals.
- Develop Staff Wellbeing strategy and Wellbeing Action Plan.
- Lead the People function and team and be a pro-active member of the Senior Management Team and reporting to the board through the HR Sub Committee.
- Maintain Oxfordshire Mind’s position as an inclusive employer of choice and a great place to work by identifying and acting on opportunities to enhance our offering. This includes:
- Continually keeping under review the charity’s brand and proposition
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and networks
- Undertaking benchmarking
- Seeking feedback from internal colleagues and applicants
- Delivering new initiatives to support the charity’s EDIE strategy and action plan
- Ensure high quality delivery of HR responsibilities including policies and processes, HRIS, resourcing, reward, employee services, management development, employee relations and learning
- Be the appointed competent person to advise on Health & Safety across the organisation, this includes ongoing monitoring via KPI’s and internal audits and leading the Health & Safety committee meetings.
- Embed a co-productive approach with partners, managers and leaders to achieve strategy and targets
- Monitor and provide insight and guidance on the effectiveness of people management practices and processes via a range of KPIs
- Drive and deliver change initiatives in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Be an influential and visible figure in the business driving improvements forward in relation to people and culture
- Budget management and oversight.
- Maintain our people policies and processes, ensuring changes to employment law and emerging good practice are promptly adopted.
- Ensure HR compliance and risk management for employee relations issues and ensuring the organisation remains up to date with relevant legislation and compliance for HR aspects of the Mind Quality Mark.
- Provide management support and coaching to the Volunteering and Involvement Manager, working closely with them to define the longer-term strategy and future direction of Oxfordshire Mind’s volunteering and involvement strategy and ensure delivery against agreed and updated action plans.
Essential criteria
- Previous experience across most HR disciplines such as recruitment and retention, wellbeing, learning and development, reward, and HR and payroll administration as well as navigating complex HR issues
- Ability to think strategically, develop a clear vision for the organisation, and influence key stakeholders. Proven track record in making sound strategic decisions considering long-term impact
- Strong team manager who inspires and motivates hybrid and remote team members, promoting a positive and productive work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Strong relationship building skills at a senior level internally and externally and able to nurture partnerships and collaborative relationships with a range of organisations and stakeholders
- Ability to lead change projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and successful implementation
- Proficient in identifying and mitigating risks associated with change initiatives
- Experience of using office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) or equivalent and HRIS
- Takes a values-based approach to HR, aligning practices and decisions with the core values and culture of the organisation
- Has an understanding or passion for mental health and what we do
- Demonstrates self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and integrity, working with clarity and honesty
- Passionate about the organisational vision, inspiring and motivating teams towards ambitious goals. Visionary and resilient during periods of change
Desirable criteria
- Strong experience in all HR disciplines including organisational design and talent management
- Significant leadership experience gained at senior level in a complex environment including working with unions either formally or informally
- Experience of working in the charity/mental health sector or with a board of trustees
If this sounds like you then apply today to join an amazing organisation campaigning for better Mental Health and be part of something that is truly special.
Closing date: 10am 4th July
Shortlisting date: week commencing 7th July
Interview date: 14th July, and Second Stage Interview 22nd July
Interview location: Oxfordshire Mind, Osney Mead, 2 Kings Meadow, Oxford, OX2 0DP
Interested?
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Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.
No agencies please.
HR Officer
Are you an enthusiastic HR professional looking to make a real difference in a values-led organisation championing women’s housing in London?
Position: HR Officer
Location: Hammersmith, West London / Hybrid (Tuesdays in the office, plus one additional day)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Activity-Based Working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,939 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 6th July (midnight)
Interviews/assessments: Thursday 17th July, in Hammersmith
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at a time of growth and development. As HR Officer, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, supporting the organisation's people and culture goals.
Working closely with the Head of HR and Corporate Services, you’ll provide expert, proactive support across the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to training and performance—to help create a high-performing, inclusive workplace that supports - 1,000 residents across London.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Coordinating and administering all stages of the employee lifecycle
- Managing HR systems and maintaining compliance with policies and GDPR
- Supporting recruitment administration and organising interviews
- Delivering HR inductions for new starters
- Coordinating training programmes and maintaining learning records
- Supporting payroll and responding to HR-related queries
- Producing HR data and reports to inform decision-making
- Contributing to strategic HR initiatives and continuous improvement
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience working in HR operations, ideally in a values-driven or non-profit organisation
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR good practice
- Solid IT skills, including HRIS and Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively
- A proactive, self-starting attitude with a commitment to inclusion and high performance
Desirable but not essential:
- CIPD qualification (or working towards)
About the Organisation:
The organisation was founded in 1920 to meet the housing needs of single women, a mission that’s as urgent today as it was then. With a portfolio of just under 1,000 homes and new developments underway, the organisation is committed to providing safe, secure and affordable housing for single women across London.
Their values - Putting residents first, being Open, Nurturing relationships, and promoting Equality, Empowerment and Respect, are at the heart of everything they do.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR Assistant, People Officer, Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator, Human Resources Administrator, People & Culture Officer, HR Generalist, or Employee Experience Coordinator.