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Job Title: Trainee Careers Adviser

Location: Slough, Covering Maidenhead

Salary: £26,007 per annum

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Area Manager – National Careers Service

Your starting salary will be £26,007, increasing to £26,527 after 6 months, (providing you have completed your L3 training and subject to successfully passing your probation. At 12 months (subject to satisfactory performance and progression in your qualification) your salary will increase to £27,058 - providing you have signed your training agreement and commenced your L4 training. Any further increases will be in line with our annual Personal Development Review (PDR) process.

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education, and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values

· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty, and integrity

· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support

· Innovative – We inspire, enhance, and improve

· Collaborative – We engage, support, and share with others

The National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides free, professional careers information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions about learning, training, and work at any stage of your career. The service is available to anyone living in England and aged 13 or over.

Through the National Careers Service, anyone can access professional careers advice and support for free via webchat, on the telephone, and face-to-face with a qualified careers adviser in your local area.

Skilled careers advisers can provide support on any aspect of your career journey.

The Team 

As part of the National Careers Service team in the Southeast, you will be part of a small cohort of highly experienced and qualified Careers Advisers provide Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) by various methods including, Face to Face, Telephone and Virtual (MS Teams) appointments. The success of team is their excellent communication and ability to support each other on a daily basis. 

The Role  

As a Trainee Careers Adviser, you will be responsible for the daily delivery of Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities, including learning, career paths and employment.

You will have some experience in working with people within the community from a variety of backgrounds using various methodologies to empower customers as they seek to overcome barriers to progression and make informed career decisions about their futures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate their abilities to achieve their goals on an outcome-based contract supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, flexible in your abilities to support the needs of the charity.

From time to time, you will be required to attend CXK Head Office (Ashford, Kent) for meetings, events and other organisational activities.

Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Minimum Criteria

· Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

· Experience or knowledge of education, employment, or training provisions

· Previous work experience or voluntary experience of delivery of information to groups of people in a formal or informal setting

Essential Criteria

· Deliver careers advice to customers from a range of locations, including Job Centre Plus, Libraries, Further Education Colleges, and community venues

· Confident users of IT, highly organised with excellent time management skills

· Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle for travel across county to support the charity’s needs as directed by the Area Manager

· To create realistic action plans with customers, helping them to gain education, employment, or training with clear and unbiased information, advice and guidance that is based on the needs of customers

· Accurately record all required outcomes and notes using an online database/CRM in line with data protection and contract requirements 

· Experience of successfully working towards formal or informal targets

· Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds

· Appropriate homeworking space to work effectively and uninterrupted

· A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role including a professional qualification in Careers IAG at Level 4 within the first 12 months of the role

Employee Experience

As a National Careers Service Careers Adviser, you will be providing impartial Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) opportunities to a high-quality, professional standard of service for all adults and young people (over 13 years) living in England, including, learning, employment and career progression options. Careers Advisers are required to be flexible, operate within the scope of the contract and attend venues in the delivery of the service as agreed with your area manager.

Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:

· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays

· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)

· Benenden private healthcare cover

· Flexible working

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Training and development programmes and opportunities

· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: Monday 29th September 2025

Application review date: Tuesday 30th September

Interviewing date: Monday 13th October 2025

Format

This recruitment round will consist of a competency-based interview and a pre-interview exercise.

Useful Information

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment at cxk dot org.

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

Senior Practitioner - Bracknell
Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,613 per year (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Are you looking for a role where every day is different, every child is celebrated, and your impact is immediate?
Join us as a Senior Practitioner and help create joyful, inclusive play opportunities for disabled children and young people. You’ll lead with creativity, support families with compassion, and inspire a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

Senior Practitioner – Supporting Disabled Children, Young People & Families

Make play possible. Make inclusion real. Make a difference. 

We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner who is passionate about empowering disabled children, young people, and their families. This isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire, and create joyful experiences that build confidence, connection, and belonging.

What makes this role exciting?

• Impact with purpose: You’ll directly shape services that bring fun, freedom, and opportunity to children and young people.
• Leadership with heart: From mentoring staff to leading sessions, you’ll grow your leadership skills while making a visible difference.
• Creativity every day: Plan, deliver, and adapt activities that spark imagination and celebrate every child’s unique abilities.
• Collaboration that counts: Work hand-in-hand with families, schools, health and social care professionals, and community partners.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and leading inclusive play and social activities where children’s voices guide the fun.
• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for children with multiple and complex needs.
• Mentoring and supporting play staff and volunteers to deliver their best.
• Taking the lead on outings and external visits, making new adventures possible.
• Acting as site manager when needed, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
• Keeping records and plans up to date, making sure families are involved every step of the way.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience working with disabled children, young people, and families.
• A track record of planning and delivering engaging group activities.
• Strong communication skills that adapt to children, parents, carers, and professionals alike.
• Confidence to work independently, problem solve, and use your initiative.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the real-life challenges families may face.
• A minimum of GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).

Why you’ll love it here

You’ll join a supportive, passionate team where your ideas matter and your work changes lives. We’ll invest in your training and development, celebrate your successes, and give you the freedom to shape services that truly put children and families first.

Why Join Kids?

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

The Good Stuff/Benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

Safeguarding & Commitment

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You’ll be trained and supported to uphold the highest standards of safety, care, and inclusion.

Ready to step into a role where every day is different, every child is valued, and your impact is immediate? Apply today and help us create playful, positive experiences that last a lifetime.

Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Service Manager - Bracknell
Location: On site at The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £31K (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Be the Difference: Service Manager – Bracknell 

At Kids, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, grow, and thrive—no matter their abilities, background, or circumstances. For more than 50 years, we’ve stood alongside disabled children, young people, and their families, working with them to break down barriers, create opportunities, and open doors to brighter futures.

Our services are more than just activities; they are safe, welcoming spaces where children and young people can explore who they are, build friendships, discover independence, and have fun. Families tell us that our work doesn’t just support their child—it strengthens their resilience, gives them hope, and makes life that little bit easier.

Now, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Service Manager to join our team. This is a chance to play a central role in shaping the future of our services ensuring that every child and young person with SEND has the chance to live life to the fullest.

This is more than a management role. It’s a chance to lead with purpose, champion inclusion, and create environments where children and young people can thrive.

What you’ll do

As a Service Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our play and short break services. These include after-school clubs, weekend activities, and holiday programmes—services that not only give children a safe and joyful place to be themselves but also provide essential respite for families.

You’ll be responsible for making sure these services don’t just run smoothly but truly flourish and grow. That means:

• Leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of dedicated colleagues and volunteers—building a culture of care, respect, and ambition.
• Developing strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organisations, ensuring Kids remains a trusted, collaborative voice in the region.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, quality, and inclusion—ensuring our services meet regulatory requirements and exceed expectations.
• Listening to and amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families—shaping services around what really matters to them.
• Driving innovation and growth, spotting new opportunities for funding, development, and partnership, helping Kids remain at the forefront of SEND services.

Your role will be a balance of strategic leadership and practical delivery. You’ll have the chance to set direction and innovate, while also rolling up your sleeves to make sure services on the ground are exceptional.

What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone with both professional expertise and personal passion—a leader who can combine big-picture thinking with the ability to nurture and guide a team day-to-day.

You’ll bring:

• Experience of managing and developing services, ideally within children’s services, social care, education, or a related field.
• A proven ability to lead and motivate teams, bringing out the best in people and creating a supportive culture.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and the challenges and opportunities facing disabled children and young people.
• Strong organisational and financial management skills, with the confidence to oversee budgets and resources effectively.
• A relevant Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People / Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

Experience of working directly with disabled children and young people is an advantage, but what matters most is that you share our values: inclusion, respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment to making a difference.

Why Join Kids?

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

The Good Stuff/Benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

Ready to make an impact?

This is your chance to use your skills, passion, and leadership to transform lives. As a Service Manager at Kids, you’ll have the privilege of seeing children and young people with SEND smile, grow in confidence, and achieve things their families never thought possible.

If you’re ready to lead with heart, purpose, and vision, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Philanthropy Report Specialist

At Compassion, we see the God-given potential in every child. Together with local churches in 29 countries, we work to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

As our Philanthropy Report Specialist, your words will help bring this mission to life. You’ll create compelling proposals and reports that inspire generosity, deepen partnerships, and show the transformational impact of projects across the globe.

What you’ll do

• Research, write, and deliver inspiring funding proposals and reports

• Create engaging content that connects donors to the impact of their giving

• Work closely with Philanthropy Managers to tailor communications to individual partners

• Ensure reports and proposals are accurate, timely, and aligned with Compassion’s ethos and values

• Support donor engagement by developing creative touchpoints and resources

What we’re looking for

• A gifted writer with excellent communication and copywriting skills

• Someone who enjoys research and turning insight into stories that connect

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• A practising Christian who shares Compassion’s faith, values, and mission

• A heart to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name

Location, hours and benefits

Office-based at Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire.

*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit. You will work a minimum of 40% of your hours from Compassion House in Fleet, Hampshire, and the office is closed on Fridays. However, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future. 

Hours: Full-time | 35 hours per week *You will be contracted to work between Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 17:00.

Apply by

• 10 am on 23 September 2025
• Interviews are expected to begin the week commencing 2 October 2025

This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts and play a vital role in strengthening Compassion UK’s mission. If you’re passionate about seeing children released from poverty in Jesus’ name, this could be your calling.

What we offer in return:

• Flexible and hybrid working. Work-life balance matters. 
• Enhanced annual leave. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with three extra gifted days at Christmas to help you rest and recharge.
• Enhanced Pension scheme. 10% employer contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Private medical and dental cover. Comprehensive health support for you and your family.
• Income protection and life cover. Including 4x salary life insurance and group income protection.
• Enhanced policies. Family-friendly leave, support for carers, and enhanced sickness leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Confidential support through Help@Hand, including counselling, wellbeing resources and staff discounts.
• Specsavers eye care vouchers. Routine eye tests and support for screen-use glasses.
• Electric car scheme. Salary sacrifice scheme to support sustainable travel.
• Time in lieu. Recognising your commitment and flexibility.
• Free parking at Compassion House
• Access to Compassion House gym. With shower facilities to support your wellbeing.
• Access to the Company Shop.
• Celebrating life milestones. We love to celebrate birthdays, weddings, babies and more.
• Tea and Treat Wednesdays. A midweek moment to pause and enjoy together.
• Fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas. Space to relax, connect and refuel.
• Free tea, coffee and fruit in the office
• Hot-desking freedom. Sit where you want, when you want.
• Daily team prayers and devotionals. Time to reflect, worship and grow together.
• Compassion updates and worship events
• Smart casual dress code
• Learning and development opportunities. Grow your skills through training, mentoring and coaching.
• Recognition programmes. Including formal rewards, shout-outs, service awards and more.

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Hounslow (This is an onsite role, located within the London Borough of Hounslow, there may be a requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hillingdon)
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location)

Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Until February 2026)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 17 September 2025

Interview Date: 25 and 26 September 2025

Salary: £43,600-£56,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Location: Remote - home based.
Closing date: 19th September 2025
Benefits: 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, Family-friendly leave options, Group Personal Pension with matched contributions

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager to join the incredible team of a well-known national children’s charity. 

As part of this exciting role, you will lead the development and delivery of the charity’s Legacy Marketing Strategy, manage a team and budget, and collaborate across departments to embed legacy giving throughout the organisation. You’ll also shape a long-term growth strategy for In Memory Giving, working with internal and external partners to deliver inspiring supporter experiences.

To be successful as the Senior Legacy Marketing Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in legacy marketing or a related fundraising discipline
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a track record of delivering growth 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and speak with Jake, quoting reference 2700JP

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

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

Salary:  £33,000-£35,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based, covering Hampshire, Dorset, Sussex & Surrey
Closing date: Monday 1^st September

We are delighted to be working with a brilliant national cancer charity to recruit a Relationship Manager – South Coast to join their passionate Regional Fundraising team on a permanent basis.

As the Relationship Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, supporting, and retaining regional supporters. You’ll build strong relationships with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners to generate sustainable income and ensure the charity continues to make a difference in the lives of people facing cancer.

To be successful as the Relationship Manager, you will need:

• Experience in community or regional fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of supporters
• A supporter-first mindset, with empathy and compassion when working with patient-related supporters
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities
• A full UK driving license and access to a car, as travel across the South Coast is required

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

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

If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2681HW

Salary: £53,000 - £55,000
Contract: Full time - Maternity cover (13 months)
Location: Home-based - must be based in the UK
Closing date: 1^st October
Benefits: Flexible working, supportive leadership, opportunity to shape strategy, and lead a growing team

We have a great opportunity for a Head of High Value Fundraising to join a fantastic health charity, reporting to the Director of Fundraising. This is an exciting chance to lead a high-performing team at a time of record investment and strategic growth. With income set to double compared to three years ago, this role offers the opportunity to shape direction, secure transformational gifts, and work closely with senior leadership.

As part of this role, you will lead a team of 10, personally cultivate six-figure gifts across a mixed portfolio of corporates, trusts and major donors, and collaborate across the organisation to develop compelling donor propositions.

To be successful as the Head of High Value Fundraising, you will need:

• Extensive experience in corporate partnerships and high-value fundraising
• Proven track record of securing six-figure gifts and managing seven-figure budgets
• Strong leadership, relationship management, and strategic planning skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather and quote reference 2705HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

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

Team Leader - Night Support 

£25,467 - £27,681 per annum 

Portsmouth 

Permanent, Full Time  

Mon & Tues - 4.30pm-12am  
Wed - 5pm - 12.30am 
Thur & Fri 4pm -12.30am 
(30 minute unpaid break included in the hours) 

Interview Dates: 2nd and 3rd of October 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader – Night Support to guide and work alongside our dedicated night team, ensuring our clients are safe, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals. In this role, you will help provide not only a home but also the specialist support that enables people to feel valued, secure, and ready to take their next steps in life. 

Oakdene delivers person-centred support, to empower clients and support them on their recovery journey. 

We have a dedicated and passionate team, who deliver intensive support to clients living in the service. This role requires a proactive, and flexible approach. If you’re passionate about supporting individuals, with complex support needs and a range of mental health needs, then this is the role for you. 

If you have an open mind and the drive to succeed, you will thrive at Oakdene, all you need to do is apply! 

The role 

As our Team Leader, you will support your team to achieve their potential through regular staff supervision, coaching, training, reflective practice and team meetings. 

With strong communication skills, you will liaise between the day and night teams to ensure consistency, and you’ll assist with ensuring the service is fully operational and our clients are receiving the appropriate support. 

You will support your team to achieve their potential through regular staff supervision, and you will oversee housing management support to clients such as taking in rent, reporting maintenance issues and keeping the service clean and welcoming  

In addition, you will adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following strict policies and procedures, and those of relevant local authorities, ensuring these are always followed. You’ll also help maintain health and safety standards, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures. 

Further information:  

• This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role. 

• This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites when on call 

• This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis 

• This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends 

• This role will require you to lone work when on call 

Our ideal candidate will have:    

• Experience of working in a residential or institutional or similar

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Clear verbal and written English

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word plus keyboard skills for data inputting  

• Confident and assertive manner 

• Strong team working

• Ability to respond calmly to crisis

• Ability to deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations

• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues 

Desirable Criteria:    

• Experience of working in a leadership role

• Understanding of the complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs

• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system

• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery 

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

We are seeking a dynamic Policy Officer to join our policy team, to support our lobbying and advocacy work, raise the profile of specialist FE with parliamentarians and represent the views of members. The work is varied, including monitoring parliamentary activity, undertaking research, meeting with members, helping to prepare consultation responses and analysing government proposals and published policies. The postholder will also take a lead in communicating Natspec’s policy positions to members and other stakeholders.

The main duties of the role include:

• Monitoring parliamentary and media activity to alert the Natspec team to relevant issues
• Maintaining and developing Natspec’s parliamentary database, increasing links with MPs and ministers
• Undertaking research to support Natspec’s policy work
• Preparing news stories, press releases and social media content, and identifying media opportunities to promote Natspec’s work and policy positions
• Working with Natspec member colleges, supporting them in their local lobbying work, and establishing network meetings
• Supporting the Senior Policy Manager and Senior Policy Officer with consultation responses, reports, publications, articles and data analysis.

We are looking for a self-motivated, innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic individual with good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop strong working relationships. You don’t need to have a background in learning difficulties or disabilities or further education, although a demonstrable interest in these areas would be welcome. You should, however, have some prior experience of policy work, including undertaking research and analysis, understand parliamentary processes, and be able to quickly develop your understanding of education and funding policy relevant to specialist FE.

While you will be home-based, you will be in frequent contact with your colleagues both online and in-person and there will be plenty of opportunities to work outside of the home, attending meetings and visiting colleges. You will need to travel to London on a regular basis. You must be able to work flexibly, sometimes under pressure, and thrive on the unpredictability of policy work. 

Terms:

• Start date: 3rd November 2025
• Salary: £24,512 per annum actual salary (£30,640 FTE, inclusive of £3,990 London Weighting)
• Location: Hybrid - across South London community hubs, HMP Bronzefield, remote working

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

This role will be based in both HMP Bronzefield and in our community-based hubs in South London, delivering specialist housing support with women impacted by the criminal justice system in prison and the community.

Key responsibility areas

1. To deliver an effective accommodation intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system.
2. To develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as housing departments, probation, prison, to ensure a collaborative approach to women’s accommodation needs.
3. To provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions.
4. To work with colleagues to take a system change approach to tackling key issues, such as housing, for women affected by the criminal justice system.

For full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Make a real difference with Stonewater

At Stonewater, we're on a mission to be the go-to provider for young people - and that means putting them at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and visionary leader to help us deliver life-changing services that support young people and individuals with mental health needs.

As our Supported Housing Operations Manager, you’ll take the lead across a group of our supported living services. Your role will be pivotal in shaping vibrant, inclusive services that champion co-production, unlock sustainable futures, and give young people the best possible start in life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and inspiring Service Managers to deliver outstanding services
• Driving operational excellence across supported living schemes within your portfolio
• Building strong, strategic partnerships with local stakeholders to create real impact
• Championing high standards of customer satisfaction and achieving key performance targets
• Bringing fresh ideas and energy to our work with young people and our wider supported living offer

Your portfolio may include schemes across Dorset, Devon, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. This is a home-based role with regular travel to sites, so flexibility is essential as our services continue to grow. The successful applicant will be required to register as our Ofsted Nominated Individual and take part in an on-call rota.

Here is a short video from a former customer of one of our Supported Housing services -

https://youtu.be/FBkEEaTzRsI?si=rl4EF6MCCn8AgWS0

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in managing Supported Living services
• A confident leader with a clear vision for innovative, sustainable service delivery
• Strong budgeting, performance management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A natural collaborator who thrives on partnership working
• Someone who’s self-motivated, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and best practice in supported housing
• A track record of securing service growth and delivering successful contracts

Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation.

Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater?

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 26th September 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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You will be joining us at a time that holds the greatest potential for fundraising in our history, following the launch of the UK Government’s Delivery Plan for ME and initial findings of the DecodeME genetics study (co-led by Action for ME) in Summer 2025. 

Building on our charity’s already established level of support from major donors, you will provide exceptional relationship management to existing donors alongside growing our network of high value supporters.

Working closely with the CEO, alongside managing a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring excellent stewardship, you will support our Breakthrough-ME Group (a group of high net worth and highly networked individuals). There is an established level of support from major donors at Action for ME so this is a role that will require exceptional relationship management to retain our current valued supporters while growing this crucial area of fundraising. 

This would be an ideal role for an experienced philanthropy professional seeking to work for a small but ambitious charity, helping us to achieve our mission to improve the lives of all people affected by ME – better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.

Key duties

Major Donor Fundraising

• Successfully develop and implement the philanthropy strategy to secure and maximise funds from high value individuals for Action for ME achieving annual income of £250k+

• Set plans and budgets which will deliver income through major gift fundraising and philanthropic giving through family trusts and foundations, including quarterly forecasting.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the £5k to £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships

• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development and other colleagues to ensure that plans and activities for fundraising from high value individuals are integrated into the overall fundraising strategy and plan for significant growth.

• Be responsible for our Breakthrough-ME Group with high quality proposition development.  Contribution to Group fundraising activities with a specific focus on ensuring their networks support pipeline growth for future fundraising.

• Lead the delivery of our biennial fundraising gala dinner, maximising income and new opportunities from attendees.

• Develop engaging and inspiring opportunities to steward and cultivate support creating a calendar of activities including events, presentations, approaches, networking and meetings.

• Utilise the CRM database (Raisers Edge) to provide the data required to strategise your approach to philanthropy, monitor progress and provide a high-quality donor experience.

• Ensure utilisation of insight & data, producing management information data to inform planning and strategy development.

• With the Director of Fundraising & Development, create inspiring cases for support and resulting propositions with clear budgets and outcomes.

• Create adequate systems and processes to support the major donor programme.

• Undertake and manage research into prospects and major donors, preparing for approaches and presentations and briefing senior leadership and trustees for donor meetings and events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, a wide range of staff and volunteers from trustee level down.

• Provide regular feedback and internal reporting to line management.

• Work with other fundraisers to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and leads are followed up – particularly in corporate, community and trust fundraising.

• Work with Trustees, the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team to develop relationships with major donors.

• Self-administrate including managing your own diary and meetings, keeping accurate and up to date records of activity

• Occasional travel to London, Bristol & events

Other duties

• To positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.

• To contribute to the team’s overall, ongoing and annual planning and budgeting.

• To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Director of Fundraising and Development, Chief Executive or any other senior Action for ME management.

• Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.

• To work in accordance with Action for ME’s values of collaboration, equity and empathy.