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We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our friendly School Business Support Team. This is a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

You'll take pride in maintaining our excellent facilities—including classrooms, sensory and soft-play rooms, playgrounds, and wellbeing garden—while ensuring health, safety, and security standards are met at all times.

About The Rise School

The Rise School opened in September 2014 under the government's free school programme by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust. Our mission is to prepare pupils for success beyond school—academically, socially, and emotionally.

We currently educate pupils aged 9 to 19 years, across our Feltham Primary and Secondary site and our Sixth Form in Isleworth. With small class sizes, a broad curriculum, and a strong focus on wellbeing, The Rise School provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general site maintenance, minor repairs, and DIY projects.

• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well maintained.

• Act as a key holder, managing site security, alarms, and out-of-hours access.

• Support the setup and clear-down of rooms for school events and meetings.

• Monitor and maintain heating, water, and energy systems.

• Carry out routine health and safety checks, fire alarm tests, and record keeping.

• Provide porterage and cleaning duties as required.

• Maintain the school minibus, ensuring it is safe and presentable.

About You

You'll be a reliable and practical individual with a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail. You'll enjoy taking initiative, problem-solving, and contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or site management role.

• Understands health and safety requirements in a school or similar setting.

• Is confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance.

• Can work independently and as part of a supportive team.

• Is flexible and able to respond to the varied needs of a busy school.

Why Join Us?

• A positive, inclusive school culture with a clear purpose.

• Supportive colleagues and strong leadership.

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

• The chance to make a real difference every day to the lives of young people.

Closing Date- Monday 5th january 2026

Interview Date- Week beginning Monday 12th January 2026

Start Date- February 2026

 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.

The successful candidate willdeliver a high-quality service to young people aged 16–17 and their families across Hertfordshire, working alongside the Family Link Work and Mediation services to prevent family breakdown and reduce repeat homelessness. They will also support the wider team and work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the service achieves its key performance indicators (KPIs).

What will you be doing? 

Lead the hyh Hub, overseeing its day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective delivery of services. The Hub acts as a gateway for young people aged 16–17 to access hyh’s prevention services. In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and commissioners, while supporting the recruitment, training, and professional development of Advice & Information and Admin Workers. You will also monitor outcomes and produce reports for the leadership team and funders to demonstrate impact and inform future service development.                             

What will the role involve: 

• Leadership of the Advice and Infromation Team 
• Service Delivery offering advice and options to young people, family members and professionals to prevent amily breakdown and homelessness.
• Partnership and Stakeholder Mangement 
• Full job description attached and avaialble on our website.

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter  or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.Closing Date 15th January 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.  

 

St Peter’s is seeking a talented and motivated professional to take the lead in configuring and administering two key IT systems that underpin our volunteer management and HR/Payroll systems. This pivotal role will ensure our systems deliver maximum benefit—enhancing volunteer and employee experience, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive problem-solver with strong technical aptitude.
• Someone eager to develop expertise quickly in new systems.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with employees, volunteers, and system champions.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a project-driven environment.

What we can offer you:

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Fixed term contract, 12 months

Interview Dates: January 5th, 7th, and 9th

If you would love to work in support of a great cause, then do get in touch to learn more about the role.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early.

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this. 

Department

The Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA)

Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) works with a community of global alumni and donors to  deepen their ties with York and each other, and encourage them to support the University through York Giving.  This role is part of the Individual Philanthropy Team, which manages major individual philanthropy and the legacy giving programme, working closely with the other OPPA teams:

Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy: developing long term, strategic partnerships with philanthropic  corporate and foundation supporters.

Fundraising Programmes: managing mass fundraising appeals, crowdfunding campaigns, community  fundraising and student projects.

Operations and Experience: providing business intelligence, information and insight, governance and  stewardship of supporter and alumni relationships, and managing all mass communications with alumni and  supporters. 

York for Life: developing alumni communities, volunteering and alumni engagement programmes in  support of the University’s strategic aims. 

OPPA is part of the University’s Directorate of External Relations, and works closely with other sections of the  directorate, which are Marketing, Recruitment, Outreach and Admissions, Communications, Public Engagement  and Events, and International Student Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility.

About the Role

The role of Philanthropy Manager is to inspire and encourage philanthropic income from major individual donors to the University of York.  You will work to build engagement and involvement of potential major donors and colleagues across the University to develop and deliver a pipeline of significant philanthropic gifts to York Giving’s priority projects. 

You will manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and have responsibility and accountability for fund management and other priority projects for philanthropic funding, including liaising with academic theme coordinators.

This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires resilience and a long term view.  The post holder will work to individual financial cash and pledge targets and KPIs based on meetings, moves, proposals and asks made.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Proven experience in a relationship management role, with both internal and external stakeholders.  Ease at working with people and developing personable relationships with a wide range of people.
• Experience of fundraising or role generating new business.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles related to donor cultivation, asking and  stewardship
• Experience of organising events
• Experience of working in a high education or not for profit fundraising environment.
• Knowledge of data protection laws as they related to donor information
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge / NXT database or similar relationship management database

Interview date:To be confirmed

We are looking for a Corporate Fundraiser for a 12 month FTC to maximise revenue, and build/maintain strong relationships with existing partners, making the most of a strong pipeline of prospects.

The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and have excellent communication and negotiation skills with an interest in the arts and culture.

This is a London hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

The Charity
A proactive arts charity, passionate about creating exceptional artistic experiences as well as delivering inspiring outreach projects in the local community. You will be joining an exciting organisation, with warm and collaborative working culture.

The Role
Source headline sponsorships for events and community programmes.

Identify, research and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with charitys mission and values including paid partnerships and in kind support.

Manage the delivery of partnership agreements, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and ensuring all partners receive the appropriate level of stewardship and recognition.

Act as the main point of contact for existing corporate partners

Coordinate and manage corporate partner events/hospitality.

The Candidate
Experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorships, ideally within the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors.

Ability to create new leads and contacts with a creative approach to business income generation.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative but independent environment

Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to engage with senior executives and provide high levels of customer care.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Job Purpose

The Mullany Fund (TMF) is an award-winning South Wales charity focused on increasing social mobility through education. The role oversees the strategic direction and delivery of TMF’s bilingual e-mentoring programme, Together Making Futures, supporting disadvantaged young people (aged 14-19) in Wales. Responsibilities include managing programme operations, communications, stakeholder relationships, and administrative functions to ensure impactful mentoring and sustained engagement. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the e-mentoring programme, including strategic planning, financial oversight, and reporting to trustees and donors.
• Oversee and deliver e-mentoring sessions, Insight talks, and Future Routes programme.
• Maintain and develop relationships with education providers, mentors, mentees, business, industry, and university partners.
• Manage communications with stakeholders, including day-to-day queries, press requests, and public relations.
• Administer mentor and mentee registrations, DBS checks, and database management.
• Develop and deliver weekly themes, messages, and training materials.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, including quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Support recruitment and engagement of mentors and mentees.
• Develop TMF’s social media and digital presence.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and equal opportunities policies are upheld.
• Contribute to fundraising, grant applications, and sustainability strategies.
• Organise trustee meetings, facilitate action points, and maintain project documentation.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the charity’s mission. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English; A Levels and Degree (or equivalent).
• Experience in project management, education sector, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Strong organisational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Commitment to confidentiality, equal opportunities, and professional standards.
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise competing demands.
• Enhanced DBS check required for working with young people under 18.
• Driver’s license

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in through the medium of Welsh.
• Experience with databases, widening participation initiatives, presentations, and developing programmes.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince 2 Practitioner).

Part time EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SKILLS COACH/TUTOR

£13.85 per hour (£25,207 per annum)

Immediate start

Fixed contract - until 31 March 26  (with possibility to extend)

About us

The Adanna Women’s Support Group provides training and skills to help women into employment and to help women excel in the jobs they are doing. Our training is in Business skills, administration, IT, childcare and employability.

We are looking for an employment coach who can support women who are economically inactive to improve their skills and find employment

 

The Role

This role will support a small caseload of women with a range of needs who are looking to move into work, enabling them to find the right opportunities and sustain the roles through improved skills training. The coach will also need to be skilled in working with employers to source jobs and support them to make their roles accessible. Growing and maintaining a strong employer base will be a central part of this role.

Minimum Criteria

· An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by BAME women who are economically inactive or experience multiple barriers to employment.

· Experience of working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting

· Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders

-Experience of designing and delivering entry level training e.g. digital skills, confidence building, English as a second language conversation sessions

Working hours

· The role is a part time fixed contract position with the possibility of extending pending receipt of funding. Working 21 hours per week, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Hours are flexible but ideally 9.30 to 4.30pm.

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Next steps

· If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our new Employment and Skills Coach then please send in your CV today

· Closing date: ongoing recruitment will close once a suitable candidate is found

· Interview date: ongoing

· An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

· Adanna Women’s Support Group strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

· This role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010

Customer Service & IT Coordinator 

Summary: 

Bath & West Community Energy is a not-for-profit community business that tackles climate change through clean energy generation and energy efficiency measures in homes. We recycle surplus income, via the BWCE Fund, to support community action on carbon reduction and fuel poverty. 

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and digitally confident Customer Service & IT Coordinator to join our growing team. 

You’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries, providing clear and empathetic support to Home Energy customers, BWCE members and the public. You’ll also help colleagues use internal digital tools, maintain accurate data records and contribute to improving systems and processes across BWCE. 

This isn’t a technical IT role - it’s ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, solving problems and making things run smoothly. 

Your tasks: 

• Deliver outstanding customer service by phone, email and online 

• Support Home Energy enquiries and customer journeys 

• Maintain CRM records and booking processes 

• Provide light-touch support with digital tools (MS365, SharePoint, SenseHR) 

• Help improve digital workflows and reduce manual tasks 

You’ll bring: 

• Experience in customer-facing roles 

• Confidence using digital tools and learning new systems 

• Excellent communication and organisation 

• A calm, empathetic approach 

• Alignment with BWCE’s community-focused mission 

To read full job description and apply, go to https://www.bwce.coop/current-vacancies and complete our application form and equality and diversity monitoring form. 

 
Closing date: 19th January 
Salary: £31,000 

We are looking for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer to join a wonderful team to lead on a portfolio of fundraising events, with specific responsibility for new event development, and offering exceptional levels of supporter care.

This is a hybrid role with one - two days a week in the London officer.

The Charity
A passionate and collaborative disability charity, dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes, ensuring people are treated fairly. You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave, well-being days and flexible working.

The Role

Events
Take budgetary ownership of a number of owned and third-party events and partnerships. Researching event feasibility, budget-setting, planning, marketing, recruiting participants and volunteers and evaluation.
Take a lead in new event development work closely with the Innovation Team in all phases of the process including researching new ideas, budgets and business cases, evidencing cases with supporter-led insight, market research and KPIs.
Deputise for the Events Manager and support Events Officers and provide guidance where necessary, taking on line management responsibility where appropriate.
Work closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR contributing to the development of any printed materials, web content and social media.
Prepare and manage live event budget.
Manage relationships with internal/external suppliers.

Supporter Care
Work closely with colleagues to develop and implement automated recruitment and stewardship plans.
Build long-term relationships with supporters by creating a first-class supporter experience, with regular contact through email, social media and telephone.
Working with the Data and digital marketing team, implement communication plans to ensure supporters are receiving the highest levels of care.
Work with colleagues to ensure compliance to all GDPR requirements.

The Candidate
Experience of working within events fundraising for a non profit organisation
Customer relationship management experience including database management
Experience of executing marketing and communications plans
Experience of working with agencies and suppliers

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note the charity are keen to shortlist on 9th January and interview w/c 12thn January.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK 
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. The IRC UK has been delivering Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK since 2021, working in partnership with local councils, providing integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England and now has the opportunity to support Resettled Refugees in Hampshire.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

The Economic Empowerment (EE) Programme Manager oversees the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts and activities related to the Economic Empowerment department, including refugee employment, workforce development, small business development, and financial capabilities. The portfolio currently includes a large private donor grant and several small local authority contracts. Responsibilities include supervision of economic empowerment staff, primarily the ESOL & Adult Education Lead and Employment Caseworkers, and ensuring compliance with programme requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

Position directly supervises: ESOL & Adult Education Lead and Employment Caseworkers and work closely with the Finance Manager, other Programmes Managers, Senior Programme Development Advisor and other departments where there is overlap in client caseload.

The position work with external partners such as Community-based organisations, employers, and workforce agencies.

Key Accountabilities:

 Oversight and growth of Programmes:

• Effectively manage the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of all grants and contracts within the department.
• Responsible for the development of grant proposals, including working with the Senior Programme Development Advisor to find new opportunities and strengthen donor relations to grow the EE portfolio of work.
• Monitor the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews, and quality assurance protocols including data QA to ensure compliance with donor requirements and provision of quality services.

 Staff Supervision and Other Responsibilities:

• Participate as an active member of the RAI management team and relevant internal and external groups. 
• Support the Economic Empowerment team members; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met. 
• Recruit and train staff in all aspects of economic empowerment programmes responsibilities.

• Represent IRC in public, professional and governmental forums.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and training skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized self-starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Solid diplomacy, relationship building and networking skills; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
• Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating effectively a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in a second language desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with strong command of Excel
• Strong understanding of the UK employment support ecosystem, including Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, DWP-commissioned programmes (e.g., Connect to work, Restart, Flexible Support Fund), adult education funding (AEB, Multiply), and local careers/employer networks***.
• Knowledge of employer needs, labour market trends, and sector-based recruitment models in the UK (e.g., health & social care, hospitality, logistics, construction).
   

Experience:

• Minimum five years of related program management experience including staff management, program development, and monitoring and evaluation***.
• Minimum of three or more years’ experience implementing economic empowerment programmes; this could include workforce development, financial inclusion, and/or small business development programmes***
• Knowledge and familiarity with UK integration services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants***

• Demonstrated experience working with relevant key partners including industry/private sector, adult education and/or colleges, workforce system, public benefits system(s), financial service(s) providers, and/or small business centers strongly preferred
• Previous fundraising and grant writing experience
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.  Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Direct experience delivering economic empowerment programmes tailored to people facing barriers such as refugees, migrants, women returning to work, long-term unemployed or ESOL learners***
• Knowledge of effective approaches for: ESOL-for-Employment models; Skills assessments and vocational profiling; CV and interview preparation, coaching, and workplace readiness; Sector-based work academies (SWAP), work experience and employer engagement; Self-employment/micro-enterprise pathways relevant to refugee communities
• Track record building partnerships with UK employers and training providers to create inclusive recruitment pipelines.
• Experience influencing employers to adopt refugee-inclusive recruitment practices (e.g., guaranteed interviews, contextual hiring, supported placements).

Benefits: 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays), company pension

Lead. Inspire. Serve. Transform Lives.

Are you a Christian leader with a heart for young people and a passion for community transformation?

Do you believe in the God-given value and potential of every person?

Are you ready to guide one of the country’s oldest and most trusted Christian youth movements into its next chapter?

YMCA North Staffordshire is seeking an exceptional Christian Chief Executive Officer to lead our mission, embody our values, and continue shaping a movement that is transforming the lives of thousands of young people and families.

With a proud 160-year history and an award-winning campus at the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, this is a rare opportunity to lead a charity that is deeply rooted in Christian faith, committed to radical inclusion, and driven by a vision where all young people can belong, contribute and thrive.

 

Our Christian Vision and Values

YMCA North Staffordshire is an inclusive Christian movement.

Our mission flows directly from our faith and is grounded in four core values:

PROTECT

We provide sanctuary and safety, ensuring every young person feels seen, valued, and respected.

HOPE

We see young people not through the lens of their past, but their God-given potential.

PERSEVERE

We walk with young people through challenges, setbacks, and breakthroughs.

TRUST

We act with integrity, accountability, and belief in the dignity of every human being.

Because these values are Christian in origin and practice, and because the CEO is the guardian of our mission, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the postholder to be a practising Christian.

 About the Role

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead an organisation of 130 staff, a £5m+ budget, and a £35m estate, helping strengthen community through youth development, education, housing, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The next CEO will:

• Provide strategic leadership to deliver the 2026–2029 Business Plan
• Champion youth voice and empowerment in all areas of work
• Sustain and grow financial strength, partnerships, and social enterprise
• Uphold and deepen our Christian identity, ensuring values-led practice
• Drive innovation, digital transformation, and organisational development
• Represent YMCA NS locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
• Be a visible advocate for young people in Stoke-on-Trent
• Strengthen our “village” culture: welcoming, relational, rooted in Ubuntu and Asset-Based Community Development principles (ABCD).

Purpose of the Role

To lead YMCA North Staffordshire in fulfilling its Christian mission, as described in the Associations charitable objectives 

We develop young people; they develop their world.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership in alignment with Board governance
• Upholding Christian ethos, values, and culture across the organisation
• Financial stewardship, compliance, and sustainability
• Community development and partnership building
• Youth advocacy and empowerment
• Oversight of housing, programmes, and impact measurement
• Staff leadership, pastoral care, and organisational culture
• External representation and communications

 Person Specification – Summary

Knowledge

• Housing, youth services, and community development
• Charity law, governance, safeguarding
• Understanding of Christian ministry, mission, and values
• Organisational development and change leadership

Experience

• Senior leadership in values-led or Christian settings
• Track record of strategic development and organisational growth
• Experience working with young people, housing, or community sectors
• Experience nurturing Christian ethos across a diverse organisation

Skills & Abilities

• Inspirational leadership and people development
• Strategic planning and delivery
• Excellent communicator and ambassador
• Partnership building and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to articulate and embody Christian faith
• Deep commitment to Christian values and the Aims & Purposes of the YMCA

 The Leader We Are Looking For

The landscape for young people is changing — and so must we.

We need a CEO who is:

• Faith-filled and prayerful
• Values-driven and courageous
• Relational, compassionate, and community-minded
• A champion of excellence, innovation, and good governance
• Grounded in Christian mission and committed to radical inclusion
• Able to inspire hope, build trust, and persevere through challenge

As George Williams, YMCA’s founder, said:

“You are not alone, and you can be more.”

Our next CEO must believe this not only for themselves — but for every young person we serve.

How to apply

An application pack can be found at the YMCA North Staffordshire website. This role is subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Key Recruitment Dates

• Closing Date: 18th January 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 9th February 2026

We are a safe recruitment Organisation and an Equal Opportunities Employer, we run the disability confident guaranteed interview scheme.

We are an organisation with Christian values, committed to Equality and Diversity in the Workplace. YMCA is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (average 2 days per week in London office)
Closing date: 15 Jan

Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and flexible working options 

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) at a leading UK charity. This is a great opportunity for a target-driven, motivated new business fundraiser looking to develop their career in a successful team and have a meaningful impact.

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to lead on high-value, strategic partnerships that deliver measurable impact. You’ll join a forward-thinking team with a new fundraising strategy and a highly qualified pipeline, ready to hit the ground running.

As part of this exciting role, you will drive the corporate partnerships strategy to meet ambitious income targets and support organisational growth. You will lead on securing multi-year, six-figure partnerships with major UK and global companies, while building and managing strategic relationships with senior decision-makers. Acting as a senior ambassador at industry events, you will represent the charity and develop innovative partnership models that align with corporate social responsibility objectives and deliver mutual value.

To be successful as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager you will need:

• A proven track record of securing multi-year, six-figure corporate partnerships

• Substantial experience in corporate fundraising and partnership development, ideally New Business related, with track record of raising income to target.

• Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2739EI.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Corporate Partnerships Campaign Lead
Bristol, hybrid
£31,500 to £36,000 per year, pro rata
2 or 3 days per week for 5 months

St Peter’s Hospice supports people and families across Bristol at some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This role will help bring more businesses into that mission, creating partnerships that directly fund compassionate care in our community.

As Corporate Partnerships Campaign Lead, you will take responsibility for the corporate strand of a major fundraising campaign. You will plan and deliver all corporate engagement, secure new business and re-engage existing partners. The work is fast paced and focused, and you will play a key part in reaching ambitious income targets that make a real difference. The team needs someone experienced, confident and ready to get started quickly.

What makes this role meaningful
• You will drive the corporate partnerships that help fund essential hospice care across Bristol.
• You will shape and deliver a high profile campaign with visibility across the organisation.
• You will work with committed colleagues in fundraising and communications who value collaboration.
• You will have clear ownership of a defined project with real impact.

What you will need to bring
• Strong experience in corporate fundraising, including securing new partnerships.
• Confidence in outreach, pitching and building relationships with businesses.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a time limited project.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with internal teams.
• The ability to step into a campaign at pace and work with minimal onboarding.

St Peter’s Hospice is committed to equity, respect and compassionate care for everyone. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by the purpose of this role, we encourage you to apply.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape financial strategy, ensure robust controls, and support long-term sustainability and growth.

About the Role:

As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you’ll:

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee financial management, reporting, and compliance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash management processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate reporting and system improvements.
• Work closely to support the Director of Finance & Resources
• Promote a business partnering approach, working across the organisation to provide insight and guidance to senior leaders.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role with responsibility for financial control and reporting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical ability.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a registered charity would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with national organisations

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 23.59. Interviews will be held on-line w/c 19th January.

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date.  If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. No agencies please.