Care home manager jobs in Cardiff
Team: Lifeline
Location: Remote with travel across the UK, approximately once per month (more frequent initially) to facilitate meetings, provide presentations and line management
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: Up to £49,655.50 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This role requires a basic DBS check.
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our National Lifeline Service Manager:
- lead the team to ensure the day to day running of our Lifeline service
- line management of the Lifeline Managers across the UK
- shape and manage any planned expansion of the project into new areas
- promote and develop the service across the sector
About the Lifeline team:
- Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
- the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.
- the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
- our team consists of a National Lifeline Service Manager, Lifeline Managers and Lifeline Caseworkers
What we’re looking for in our National Lifeline Service Manager:
- experience in leading teams
- experience of working with or on behalf of vulnerable adults/families
- excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relations
- ability to deal with sensitive situations and cope under pressure in an appropriate manner
- strong organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage workload
- project management skills
- a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle or good access to public transport with connections across the UK
- strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 23 January 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 16 February 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening
- virtual interview
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Vale of Glamorgan and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.
You will lead the Vale of Glamorgan Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.
To do this job you must:
- Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
- Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
- Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
- Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.
Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Vale of Glamorgan area.
Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications is 1.00pm on 26th January 2026 and interviews will take place on 4th February 2026 in Barry. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
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Mae Community Catalysts CIC yn fenter gymdeithasol brysur a bywiog sy'n gwneud ei gorau glas i fyw hyd at ei henw. Rydym yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth â Bro Morgannwg ac mae angen person egnïol a dychmygus arnom i gydlynu pethau i ni.
Byddwch yn arwain Prosiect Micro-fenter Cymunedol Bro Morganwg a fydd yn cefnogi pobl entrepreneuraidd leol a sefydliadau cymunedol i gynnig opsiynau gofal a chymorth newydd a chreadigol i bobl sydd angen cymorth gartref neu yn eu cymunedau. Yn y modd hwn byddwn yn helpu pobl i gael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt i fyw'r bywyd maen nhw ei eisiau.
I wneud y swydd hon rhaid i chi:
- Deall y byd gofal - ond efallai y teimlwch y gallai wneud gydag ychydig o ad-drefnu!
- Byddwch yn berson pobl go iawn - yn gallu gweithio'n dda gyda phob math o bobl yn hyderus.
- Gwnewch gysylltiadau yn reddfol – a chysylltwch ddotiau sydd weithiau'n llai nag amlwg.
- Gallu gweld beth mae pobl yn ei wneud yn dda a'i feithrin.
Cymerwch olwg ar ein gwefan a'r disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person am ragor o wybodaeth amdanom ni a'r swydd. Byddwch yn cael eich cyflogi gan Community Catalysts ac wedi'ch lleoli yn ardal Bro Morganwg.
Dilynwch y ddolen i lawrlwytho pecyn cais sy'n cynnwys y disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 1.00pm ar 26th Ionawr 2026 a chynhelir cyfweliadau ar 4ydd Chwefror 2026 yn y Barri. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o'r gymuned.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join NDTi and help drive meaningful social change
As a key member of NDTi’s Research & Evaluation team, you will play a central role in shaping, delivering and demonstrating the impact of our commissioned, grant‑funded and internally funded programmes. You will lead a varied portfolio of research and evaluation projects, ensuring high‑quality delivery and contributing to the wider development of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about social justice, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to use evidence to influence change.
As our Research & Evaluation Manager, you will:
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Lead, design and contribute to research and evaluation projects, acting as a key liaison for staff and associates involved in delivery.
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Identify, synthesise and share learning from our work, showcasing innovative approaches, partnerships and achievements.
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Develop and refine research and evaluation methodologies and materials, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality approach across NDTi.
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Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities, negotiating, securing and managing a range of contracts.
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Grow and nurture diverse networks, generating new contacts and opportunities for both yourself and the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities
Day to day, you will manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring each is completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes:
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Designing and planning research and evaluation projects, including developing theories of change.
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Facilitating stakeholder workshops and sessions, undertaking qualitative and quantitative fieldwork, and conducting evidence reviews.
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Analysing data, producing high‑quality reports and creating a range of outputs.
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Writing and publishing blogs, reports and other resources tailored to different audiences.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to share learning across NDTi, stimulating creativity and informing future work.
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Managing associates and partners involved in your projects, ensuring clear communication and alignment with NDTi’s mission, policies and contract protocols.
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Developing your professional profile and cultivating relationships that strengthen NDTi’s visibility and influence.
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Leading or contributing to proposals and tenders to secure new work aligned with NDTi’s mission.
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Supporting organisational income targets and quality standards.
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Representing NDTi at national, regional and local networks and forums.
Person specification
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and values‑driven practice. You will have:
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At least three years’ experience delivering high‑quality research and evaluation activity.
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Proven experience conducting fieldwork, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
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Experience using a range of methodologies, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
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Ability to interpret and present complex data to varied audiences.
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Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets.
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Experience writing reports for publication and diverse audiences.
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Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion issues.
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(Desirable) An honours degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant social science discipline.
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(Desirable) Personal experience of health or social care services, or experience as a family carer.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th February in person (Bath)
To inspire an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose. We exist to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Graphic Designer
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid working at our offices in Aylesbury or High Wycombe
Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours over 3 days.
Contract: 2 Year Fixed
Salary: £14,000 pro rata (£28,000 FTE)
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27th January 2026. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Graphic Designer to join our friendly Marketing team at Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC). This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented designer to help support the excellent end-of-life care delivered by Florence Nightingale Hospice and outpatient care for patients with life-limiting conditions at Butterfly House in Buckinghamshire.
What will I be doing?
Working closely with the Marketing team, and also with Fundraising, Retail and Volunteering, you will develop engaging on-brand creative content across print, digital and social platforms, ensuring that all content reflects the Charity’s values: Professional, Ambitious, Community, Team.
- Develop and produce visually engaging content across multiple channels, including digital, print and social media. This will include newsletters, brochures, programmes, posters, leaflets, and presentations.
- Design materials outlining our hospice services and promoting case studies.
- Design promotional materials for fundraising events including our Onstage theatrical productions and In Memory, Challenge and Community events.
- Create designs for fundraising campaigns, including digital social media, email outs and printed materials.
- Support the production of retail collateral including shop signage, posters, tags, postcards, and leaflets.
About You
- A recognized qualification or proven experience as a graphic designer.
- At least one year’s experience working as a graphic designer.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience in Canva.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility and attention to detail across print and digital media.
- Good knowledge of design fundamentals including typography, colour, spacing and layout.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with good communication and interpersonal skills.
About Us
In joining our friendly, busy and ambitious team, you’ll be rewarded with an interesting role, a competitive salary, a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
Ultimately you will be raising money to support the best hospice care for local people.
So if you want a career that also makes a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
For You
- Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
- 6.8 weeks of Annual Leave (FTE) including Bank Holidays. Additionally, you will earn one extra day of leave for each year of service, (based on number of full years you will have completed on 1st April each year) up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
- Generous company sick pay allowance.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Access to Smart Health services, including GP Online 24/7.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance equivalent to 3x salary.
- Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts.
Hybrid & Flexible working
We’ll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work-life balance. Depending on the role people can sometimes work flexible work patterns, from home or part-time. We are always happy to explore options to help your work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Programme
You will have unlimited access to a 24-hour free, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face-to-face counselling.
Tea, Coffee & Cake
Free tea, coffee and milk in our offices and shops and, more often than not, superb cakes and bakes from our generous volunteers and supporters.
Free Parking at Head Office
We offer free parking at our Head Office in Aylesbury and at Butterfly House in Wycombe, and we try our best to make arrangements for our retail employees but unfortunately at some town centre locations we cannot offer this.
Keeping you Informed
Regular employee updates and a monthly e-bulletin to ensure employees feel involved, informed and listened to.
The best hospice care for everyone who needs it in Buckinghamshire and its borders
Relationship Fundraising Manager – Wales
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours per week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location - Mobile worker in Wales
Salary Range - £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance. Please note that we typically offer at the start of the range, unless candidates demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
About the role
It’s an exciting time to join Macmillan Cancer Support as we launch our new five-year strategy and work towards delivering our vision to do whatever it takes to get every person the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.
In this rewarding role, you will be within a team of Relationship Fundraising Managers and play your part to drive income growth across the region by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.
Your innovative ideas, personalised guidance and support will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while acknowledging each person’s individual journey, and highlighting the profound impact their contributions will make for people living with cancer.
About you
The skills and experience we are looking for in the role are:
- Solid account management experience with the proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships while understanding the needs of a variety of individuals, organisations and groups. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by creating personalised and thoughtful solutions to deliver a first-class supporter experience.
- Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including managing relationships with Macmillan supporters, volunteer groups and meeting key metrics such as, supporter retention and increasing fundraising targets.
- Impactful written and verbal communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages combined with experience of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively acquire new business and new relationships through targeted acquisition including research, completion of applications, and presentations to supporters/companies/groups to secure new income and/or relationships.
This role is home-based with mobile working. Your home base needs to be in Wales (or close to the border - e.g. in Chester) as on a weekly basis you can expect to work across Wales to meet with supporters face to face approximately 2 to 3 days a week. As such, you must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or the ability to travel frequently across the region.
There will be a requirement to attend in-person team meetings based in the area on a quarterly basis and other parts of the UK when our wider fundraising territory and department get together.
There will also be a requirement for flexible and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 29th January
First stage interviews: Thursday 5th February
Second stage interviews - Tuesday 10th February or Friday 13th February
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas – Cymru
Parhaol
Llawn amser (34.5 awr yr wythnos), rydym yn agored i sgwrs am sut rydych chi'n gweithio'r oriau hyn
Lleoliad - Gweithiwr symudol yng Nghymru
Ystod Cyflog - £35,200 i £39,200 + buddion + lwfans car
Sylwch ein bod fel arfer yn cynnig ar ddechrau'r ystod gyflog, oni bai bod ymgeiswyr yn dangos sgiliau a phrofiad eithriadol.
Ynglŷn â'r rôl
Mae'n amser cyffrous i ymuno â Chymorth Canser Macmillan wrth i ni lansio ein strategaeth pum mlynedd newydd a gweithio tuag at gyflawni ein gweledigaeth i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gael y gefnogaeth orau i bob person heddiw a sbarduno chwyldro mewn gofal canser ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Yn y rôl werth chweil hon, byddwch o fewn tîm o Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas ac yn chwarae eich rhan i yrru twf incwm ar draws y rhanbarth trwy adeiladu perthnasoedd gwerthfawr â chefnogwyr a darparu stiwardiaeth wedi'i theilwra i amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd. Byddwch yn hybu presenoldeb Macmillan mewn cymunedau, gan godi ymwybyddiaeth o'n gwasanaethau hanfodol a'r gwahaniaeth y gallant ei wneud.
Bydd eich syniadau arloesol, eich canllawiau personol a'ch cefnogaeth yn helpu cefnogwyr i gyflawni eu hamcanion codi arian wrth gydnabod taith unigol pob person, ac amlygu'r effaith ddofn y bydd eu cyfraniadau'n ei chael ar bobl sy'n byw gyda chanser.
Amdanoch chi
Y sgiliau a'r profiad yr ydym yn chwilio amdanynt yn y rôl yw:
- Profiad cadarn o reoli cyfrifon gyda'r gallu profedig i feithrin perthynas a datblygu perthnasoedd wrth ddeall anghenion amrywiaeth o unigolion, sefydliadau a grwpiau. Byddwch yn rhoi ein cefnogwyr wrth wraidd popeth a wnewch trwy greu atebion personol a meddylgar i ddarparu profiad cefnogwr o'r radd flaenaf.
- Sgiliau cynllunio, trefnu ac amldasgio cryf i gwrdd â therfynau amser a chyflawni nodau tîm ac unigol, gan gynnwys rheoli perthnasoedd â chefnogwyr Macmillan, grwpiau gwirfoddol a chyflawni metrigau allweddol fel cadw cefnogwyr a chynyddu targedau codi arian.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu a dylanwadu ysgrifenedig a llafar effeithiol i'ch galluogi i ymgysylltu, ysbrydoli a chyflwyno negeseuon allweddol ynghyd â phrofiad o gydweithio â rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.
- Mynd ati i ennill busnes newydd a pherthnasoedd newydd yn rhagweithiol drwy gaffael wedi'i dargedu gan gynnwys ymchwil, cwblhau ceisiadau, a chyflwyniadau i gefnogwyr/cwmnïau/grwpiau i sicrhau incwm a/neu berthnasoedd newydd.
Mae'r rôl hon yn seiliedig o gartref gyda gweithio symudol. Mae angen i'ch cartref fod yng Nghymru (neu'n agos at y ffin - e.e. yn Chester) gan y gallwch ddisgwyl gweithio ar draws y rhanbarth yn wythnosol i gyfarfod â chefnogwyr wyneb yn wyneb tua 2 i 3 diwrnod yr wythnos. O'r herwydd, rhaid bod gennych drwydded yrru lawn yn y DU a mynediad at gerbyd neu'r gallu i deithio'n aml ar draws y rhanbarth.
Bydd gofyniad i fynychu cyfarfodydd tîm wyneb yn wyneb yn yr ardal yn chwarterol a rhannau eraill o'r DU pan fydd ein tiriogaeth a'n hadran codi arian ehangach yn dod at ei gilydd.
Bydd gofyniad hefyd am weithio hyblyg a thu allan i oriau i gefnogi gweithgaredd achlysurol gyda'r nos a phenwythnos a chewch eich digolledu am hyn gydag amser i ffwrdd yn lle.
Yn gyfnewid, rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth o fuddion gan gynnwys:
- 25 diwrnod o wyliau ynghyd ag opsiynau gwyliau banc hyblyg, gan gynyddu 1 diwrnod bob blwyddyn o wasanaeth hyd at 30 diwrnod
- Pensiwn cyfatebol hyd at 7.5%
- 120+ o gynigion dysgu a datblygu, gyda mynediad at gymwysterau proffesiynol allanol
- Patrymau gwaith hyblyg, fel oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd i weithio'n gynharach neu'n hwyrach o amgylch ein horiau gwaith craidd o 10am-4pm
- Cynllun prynu a gwerthu gwyliau, yswiriant bywyd, ewyllysiau rhydd, disgowntiau manwerthu a llawer mwy
Amdanom ni
Yn Macmillan fe welwch bobl dalentog yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gefnogi pobl sy'n byw gyda chanser. Rydym yn mynd ati i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd hyd yn oed yn well o helpu hyd yn oed mwy o bobl sydd angen ein cefnogaeth. Mae ein gwerthoedd wrth wraidd pwy ydym ni a phopeth a wnawn, gan ysbrydoli ein meddwl ac arwain ein gweithredoedd.
Mae ein strategaeth sefydliadol newydd yn nodi sut y byddwn yn ymladd hyd yn oed yn galetach i wneud i bob punt a godir gyfrif am hyd yn oed mwy. Gyda'ch help chi, byddwn yn trawsnewid gofal canser am byth.
Proses Recriwtio
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 23:59 ar dydd Iau 29 Ionawr
Cyfweliadau cam cyntaf – Dydd Iau 5 Chwefror
Cyfweliadau ail gam - Dydd Mawrth 10 Chwefror neu ddydd Gwener 13 Chwefror
Er mwyn sicrhau tegwch a chysondeb wrth ddewis yr ymgeisydd gorau ar gyfer y rôl hon, mae ein holl geisiadau yn cael eu hanonimeiddio hyd nes y bydd cyfweliad wedi'i gadarnhau.
Er mwyn i ni allu eich cefnogi i fod ar eich gorau yn ystod y broses ymgeisio neu gyfweld, cysylltwch â Thîm TA Macmillan am gyngor ac addasiadau rhesymol.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join BBS UK and help deliver compassionate support within NHS highly specialised clinics, supporting children and families living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome.
At Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK), we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare genetic condition. Our charity provides specialist support services that help children, young people and families feel informed, supported and able to navigate complex health and care systems, working in partnership with NHS Highly Specialised BBS Clinics.
We are seeking a compassionate and organised individual to join our Clinics Support Team as a Patient Liaison Officer (PLO). This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver charity-led support within specialist paediatric clinics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, working alongside NHS multi-disciplinary teams while remaining part of a close-knit and supportive charity team.
About the Role
As a Patient Liaison Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring families feel prepared, supported and heard before, during and after their clinic appointments. You will provide emotional and practical support, advocacy and system navigation, helping families to understand their care and access appropriate support, while referring more complex casework to BBS UK’s specialist Advice Service.
You will:
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Support families before, during and after NHS Highly Specialised BBS clinic appointments
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Facilitate clinic attendance by preparing families for appointments, addressing concerns and helping to reduce “Did Not Attend” rates
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Attend specialist BBS clinics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and St Thomas' Hospital, providing on-the-day support to families and clinicians (Approximately 2-4 days per month)
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Act as a key point of contact between families and clinical teams, supporting communication and information-sharing
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Provide light-touch advocacy, information and signposting in relation to health, education, social care and local authority support
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Identify unmet needs or emerging issues during clinic interactions and refer families to the BBS UK Advice Service for specialist advocacy and follow-up
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Support families during key transition points, particularly the move from paediatric to adult services
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Maintain accurate and confidential records using BBS UK’s CRM system (CharityLog)
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Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the wider work of BBS UK
This is a home-based role with attendance at clinics in central London and occasional travel to other clinic sites and BBS UK events. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in supporting children and families, who can work confidently in a clinic-based, people-facing role.
Essential Experience & Skills
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Experience working with children, young people and families, ideally within health, social care, education or the voluntary sector
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with families experiencing distress or uncertainty
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Experience providing emotional and practical support to individuals with complex or long-term conditions
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Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and work independently
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management/CRM systems (e.g. CharityLog)
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Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries
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A strong commitment to improving outcomes for people living with rare or complex conditions
Desirable Experience & Skills
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Knowledge of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome or other rare or genetic conditions
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Experience working alongside or within NHS services or multi-disciplinary teams
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Understanding of education, health and social care systems in England
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Experience supporting families affected by disability or visual impairment
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Ability to travel for work, including clinic attendance (travel expenses reimbursed)
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, dedicated charity making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Our Clinics Support Team is widely recognised by families and clinicians as an essential part of the specialist BBS service.
By joining us, you will:
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Have a direct and positive impact on families at critical points in their care journey
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Be part of a supportive, values-driven charity team
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Work flexibly from home while delivering face-to-face support in specialist clinics
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Receive training, supervision and ongoing professional development
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Contribute to a nationally recognised rare disease support service
Additional Information
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DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
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Safeguarding: Completion of safeguarding training within the first month of employment
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Flexible Working: Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu provided
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Hours: This is a permanent, part-time role (20 hours per week)
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting children and families living with a rare condition and would like to be part of a dedicated charity team, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: 8th February 2026
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.
We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time
About the role
We’re looking for a Social Care Support Coordinator with experience of person-centred, low level social care support to service users, to join our vibrant and fast paced, fully remote, Central Support team. This team provides an an additional point of entry to Young Lives vs Cancer’s services, alongside the local social work teams based in hospitals.
This mixed team of staff and volunteers delivers UK-wide timely and compassionate digital and phone-based support to young people with cancer, and families of children with cancer. You will also be the first point of contact for phone, email and web-chat enquiries from people and organisations in their wider support network. In addition, you will hold your own caseload of young people and families who you will provide regular telephone check-in support.
This role is a 28-hour-per-week post, and the successful candidate must be available to work on Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays. Final working-day patterns will be discussed at interview, but all hours must fall within our core hours of 09:00–17:00.
This post also includes a flex-up component, which allows the team to respond to increased demand or cover absence. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to take on additional hours (up to a maximum of 35 hours per week), as required by business need. Additional hours will be paid at a day rate, and your availability will be discussed with you at the time.
The Central Support and Social Care team is fully remote and home-based; all work will be completed at a distance. Laptop and phone will be provided
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
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Providing person-centred, low level social care support to young people diagnosed with cancer and to parents/families of children with cancer, through proactive check-ins.
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Offering compassionate listening, practical advice, guidance and signposting on issues such as finance, housing, education, work and emotional wellbeing.
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Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email, WhatsApp, web chat and other digital channels, resolving or appropriately escalating queries.
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Processing referrals from professionals and self-referrals, accurately inputting information into the case management system.
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Supporting volunteers during their shifts and working collaboratively with social workers and colleagues across the wider social care teams.
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Maintaining clear, timely and confidential records and contributing to team meetings, reflective practice and shared learning.
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Participating in the duty rota and flexing up hours during busy periods to ensure families receive timely, high-quality support.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
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Experience in a charity, health or social care setting (or similar), with confidence supporting people via phone and digital platforms in an empathetic, person-centred way.
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Strong communication skills across multiple channels, with the ability to assess situations quickly and escalate when needed.
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Ability to provide practical guidance and signposting, with an understanding of support pathways such as NHS services, charities, wish organisations and grants.
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Confidence using technology—including databases, case management systems, Office 365, Teams and digital communication tools.
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A calm, sensitive and organised approach, able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced virtual environment.
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A commitment to anti-oppressive practice, safeguarding, equality and inclusive service delivery.
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A collaborative mindset—proactive, solution-focused, reflective, and aligned with Young Lives vs Cancer’s values: Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Changemaking and Courageous.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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Reporting to: Head of Business Development
Direct reports: None
Location of work: Home based in Scotland. This post holder will be based at home with regular travel across Scotland. The role will involve some irregular travel across the rest of the UK. Travel expenses will be paid in line with our Travel Expenses Policy.
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £37,500
BACKGROUND
The latest research suggests that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five children don’t have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage their emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provides a nutritious breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which capitalises on market changes and government commitments to scale our work, while redefining breakfast spaces not just as places to eat, but as places to thrive.
To support the delivery of this strategy, we are evolving our Business Development function and creating a new Business Development Manager – Scotland role. This role will unlock opportunities in Scotland across public funding, trusts, foundations, philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring Magic Breakfast grows its income sustainably across devolved nations.
JOB PURPOSE
The Business Development Manager – Scotland will drive income growth and strategic partnerships in Scotland. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will take a lead in developing both public funded income and philanthropic support (trusts, high-net-worth individuals and corporate partnerships).
The postholder will work closely with the Head of Major Giving (Trusts & Philanthropy) and Head of Partnerships in England to ensure joined-up approaches, while developing extensive networks and relationships across Scotland’s funding and commissioning landscape.
This role is both externally focused — cultivating relationships with commissioners, funders, and partners — and internally collaborative, aligning with colleagues across Magic Breakfast to maximise opportunities and deliver against the organisation’s strategic plan.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy
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With support from the Head of Business Development, lead the development and delivery of the Scotland Business Development and Fundraising Strategy, ensuring alignment with Magic Breakfast’s UK-wide income priorities, wider organisational strategy, and any Scotland-specific plans across Service Delivery and Policy & Engagement.
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Act as the lead advisor on business development in Scotland, providing insight, guidance and recommendations on market trends, risks and opportunities.
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Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities across public and philanthropic income streams, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
Public Funding
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Identify and secure public funded service contracts in Scotland, particularly with local authorities, education commissioners, and government departments.
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Work with the Policy and Engagement team to develop opportunities with national and regional agencies (e.g. Public Health Scotland, NHS boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Community Planning Partnerships) to embed breakfast provision into wider public health, wellbeing and education strategies.
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Engage with local authority frameworks, grants and tendering processes, positioning Magic Breakfast as a trusted delivery partner for both statutory and discretionary funding streams.
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Build strong partnerships with consortia, third sector networks, and intermediary bodies to access collaborative commissioning opportunities and joint delivery models.
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Monitor and respond proactively to changes in the Scottish Government’s commissioning priorities (e.g. child poverty, attainment challenge, early years and family support, wellbeing economy), aligning proposals with policy drivers.
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Lead the preparation of tenders, bids and commissioned service proposals, ensuring they are compelling, evidence-led and costed appropriately to reflect the value of Magic Breakfast’s offer.
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Ensure clear processes for the qualification, negotiation, contracting and reporting of income agreements, working closely with Finance, Service Delivery and Policy colleagues.
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Collaborate closely with the Business Development Manager responsible for public funded income in England and Wales to ensure a joined-up UK-wide approach to opportunities, share intelligence on successful models, avoid duplication of effort, and apply lessons learned from to maximise income growth.
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Align Scotland’s approach with national frameworks, campaigns, and strategic priorities, ensuring that proposals, tenders, and partnerships complement work happening in other devolved nations.
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Explore blended income opportunities, integrating public funded income with potential corporate partnerships or philanthropic support to maximise funding and sustainability.
Philanthropy and Partnerships
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Develop and manage a pipeline and portfolio of Scottish-based trusts, foundations, family foundations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), and philanthropists, including those with devolved nation-specific remits. This will include working closely with the Prospect Research Manager and Major Giving colleagues to identify and qualify new opportunities, and to re-engage lapsed supporters in Scotland,
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Take responsibility for cultivating relationships, preparing compelling cases for support, and personally soliciting major gifts (five- and six-figure level), securing multi-year, transformational commitments.
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Work collaboratively with the Major Givings Leads and the Head of Major Giving to integrate Scottish funders into the UK-wide prospecting and stewardship framework, maximising opportunities for uplift and avoiding siloed engagement.
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Deliver high-quality, values-driven donor journeys for Scottish prospects and supporters, including bespoke engagement opportunities such as school visits, events, and briefings that connect funders directly with impact.
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Build relationships with corporates headquartered or operating in Scotland, coordinating with the Head of Partnerships to ensure Scottish corporate engagement complements and aligns national partnerships, avoid duplication, and develop bespoke proposals and stewardship plans where appropriate.
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Contribute to the design and delivery of fundraising campaigns or initiatives with a Scottish focus, ensuring they complement national activity and align with the organisational fundraising strategy.
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Collaborate with the Prospect Research Manager and Major Giving colleagues to identify and qualify new opportunities, and to re-engage lapsed supporters in Scotland,
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Represent Magic Breakfast externally within Scotland’s philanthropy and fundraising networks (e.g. Scotland Fundraising Conference, Association of Charitable Foundations Scotland, SCVO events), raising profile and building new connections.
Collaboration and Internal Contribution
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Work closely with colleagues across the wider fundraising department to ensure Scottish funders and opportunities are aligned with team specific strategies and the overall fundraising goals and objectives
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Share intelligence and relationships with colleagues in England to strengthen organisational-wide fundraising and business development.
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Collaborate with Policy & Engagement colleagues to ensure business development opportunities are aligned with advocacy and campaigning priorities.
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Contribute to a culture of openness, collaboration and innovation across the Business Development team.
Financial Processes, Reporting and Compliance
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Contribute to business development planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, highlighting risks and opportunities to income.
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Ensure accurate recording of pipelines, income and activity in Salesforce, with robust monitoring and reporting.
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Ensure all donor and organisational reporting requirements are met and high-quality reports are delivered in a timely manner.
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Ensure all activity is compliant with ethical fundraising standards, safeguarding, GDPR and Magic Breakfast’s policies.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Knowledge and Experience
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Strong knowledge of the Scottish funding and commissioning landscape, including key trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate networks.
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Excellent practical understanding of procurement rules and policies as well as tender and budget cycles.
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Proven track record of developing and delivering income growth from a variety of sources, including public funding, philanthropy and partnerships.
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Demonstrable experience of managing the full fundraising pipeline — from prospect research and qualification, through cultivation and solicitation, to long-term stewardship and renewal.
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Hands-on experience of securing and soliciting significant gifts (five- and six-figure level) from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, with evidence of personally closing gifts at this scale.
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Demonstrable experience of building and stewarding high-level relationships with commissioners, funders and corporate partners.
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Experience of preparing successful tenders, bids and proposals, ideally within education, social impact or the charity sector.
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Experience of cross-team collaboration within a UK-wide or devolved nations context (desirable).
Skills and Abilities
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders confidently.
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Strong pipeline management and analytical skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to evaluate opportunities, prioritise effectively and translate plans into action.
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Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
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Strong team player with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and fundraising/CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), as well as ability to use project management systems (such as Asana).
Other
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating child morning hunger as a barrier to learning.
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Commitment to Magic Breakfast’s values and to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
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Willingness to travel across Scotland and the UK, with occasional out-of-hours working for events.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - w/c 19th January
Interview 1 - w/c 26th January
Interview 2 - w/c 2nd February
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Director of Operations
Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Christian Care.
Pilgrims’ Friend Society has been providing Christian care to older people for over 200 years. Today, as the UK faces an unprecedented ageing population, we are growing to meet the challenge and we need an exceptional leader to help us deliver our vision of fulfilled living for older people.
We operate 12 care homes and 9 housing schemes across England, with ambitious plans to expand to 15 homes and beyond. Our mission is clear: to provide outstanding care rooted in Christian values, and to partner with local churches so that older people experience dignity, community, and the love of Christ.
About the Role
As Director of Operations, you will:
- Lead and oversee our portfolio of established care homes and housing schemes.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality of care, and financial sustainability.
- Drive operational excellence, innovation, and efficiency through systems and processes.
- Work closely with our Executive Team to deliver our Growth and Renewal Programme, including new builds and acquisitions.
- Inspire and develop a talented team of managers and operational leaders.
This is a senior leadership role with significant influence on the future of our organisation and the lives of hundreds of older people.
About You
- We are looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who brings:
- Significant experience in adult social care operations or a closely related sector.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory, Health & Safety, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to deliver quality and financial targets at scale.
- A collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to developing people and culture.
A personal Christian faith and alignment with our basis of faith(a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010).
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing organisation with a clear vision and calling.
- Influence how society values older people and supports churches in ministry.
- Work in a culture that prioritises prayer, faith, and excellence.
- Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and life assurance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote working (with some travel across The Girls’ Network regions in England as required)
Reports to: Head of Programmes and Impact
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent/Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Direct Reports: Up to 8 Programme Facilitators
Closing Date: Friday 29th January at 9AM
Interviews: 1st stage interview to be held between 4th & 5th Feb, 2nd-stage interview to be held on 13th Feb
About The Girls’ Network:
The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.
We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and the West Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. Additionally, we offer group mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.
Role Summary:
The National Programmes Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and developing a team of regionally dispersed Programme Facilitators to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of The Girls’ Network programmes across all localities. The post-holder drives programme performance and quality through effective people leadership, robust performance management, and the use of SMART objectives to ensure KPIs are met and organisational outcomes are achieved.
A core element of the role involves embedding best practice across all aspects of programme delivery and maintaining a strong, consistent approach to safeguarding through our work with children and young people. The post-holder is expected to be an experienced, supportive, and proactive leader, confident in managing performance, developing staff, and supporting team wellbeing and professional growth.
For full details of the role’s responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attached job description, together with a candidate pack designed to support you throughout the recruitment process.
How to apply
Please apply as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and answering a few application questions.
Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
Diversity at our core
The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the People team.
Our Benefits
- 27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave every year
- Gifted birthday leave
- 3 days volunteering leave per year
- Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
- Enhanced Family Leave pay policy
- Pension scheme
- Annual professional development fund to help you grow
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Benefit from flexible, remote working options with a full suite of home office equipment.
- A dedicated Girls’ Network buddy, available beyond the induction period for ongoing support
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
Ready to make a real impact?
Your presence in Northern Ireland could drive change across the nation!
You will need a flexible approach to your working hours as the role may require some evening and weekend work.
You will be central to building relationships, engaging local communities, and driving fundraising initiatives across the region. Being based in Northern Ireland is essential to effectively deliver on the role’s objectives and maintain close connections with supporters and stakeholders.
You will build relationships and manage both supporters and volunteers within the local community creating an impact by maximising financial contributions and raising awareness of fundraising, for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
You will be a talented professional eager to step up into a managerial role, we’d love to hear from you.
This is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a difference where it matters most.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
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 believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: Home based
Closing date: 24th January 2026
NB Interviews: We will actively interview and reserve the right to close this advert once we find the right candidate
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.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birthrights is recruiting a Campaigns and Policy Manager to help drive transformative change in maternity care. This is a powerful opportunity to shape national policy and campaigns that centre human rights, racial justice and the lived experiences of women and birthing people.
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead our policy and campaigns strategy, shaping how we influence government, the NHS, regulators and professional bodies. You will identify leverage points for change, develop strong and persuasive policy positions, and deliver bold, creative campaigns that challenge harmful practice and shift power. Working closely with our legal, information & advice, training and communications teams, you will ensure our policy and campaigning work is grounded in evidence, lived experience and human rights law.
You will also contribute strategically to Communities Imagine — a core organisational initiative rooted in racial justice, community leadership and a radical re-imagining of maternity care — while working alongside and supporting dedicated roles focused on its delivery.
Birthrights is a small but mighty charity with a national profile and a strong track record of influencing maternity policy and practice. We offer flexible, remote working, a supportive team culture and generous benefits.
If you are a values-driven campaigner with a passion for racial justice, reproductive justice and human rights, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 26th January – please refer to the candidate pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose:
The Clinical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership to the Restraint Reduction Network, ensuring that all initiatives, standards, and practices align with evidence-based approaches, human rights principles, and the goal of reducing restrictive practices across education health and social care settings. This role will champion best practice, influence policy, and support the implementation of RRN Training Standards nationally and internationally.
This role will also include delivering training, audits, working on projects that reflect areas of expertise and supporting organisations to restrictive practices through six core strategies.
Role Summary
· To be the clinical lead for RRN including leading our work supporting providers to improve via the six core strategies.
· To provide clinical leadership for the RRN Partners Programme through acting as lead RRN consultant and delivering programmes.
· Working with the Director of Organisational and Workforce development to ensure programmes are effective and contemporary and evolves as practice evolves and improves with feedback
· Providing collaborative leadership of RRN in leading a restraint reduction movement across the British Isles and leading our RRN members community.
· Work with members of RRN Senior leadership team and board of trustees to ensure RRN is both sustainable and impactful in line with charities purpose
· Support RRN manager and associates to develop a range of resources ensuring that all RRN resources are:
o evidence based (linking with academics and universities)
o co-produced (with people with lived experience of restraint)
o protects human rights (linking with human rights organisations)
· Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of the RRN training standards and RRN Practice Leadership Diploma
· Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the RRN, ensuring positive relationships with key stakeholders including charities, civil servants, professionals, academics and people with lived experience
· Ensure RRN develops its reputation as leaders in restraint reduction nationally and internationally and ensure internal culture reflects trauma informed practice we promote
· Work collaboratively with CEO to ensure clear strategy and internal culture reflects trauma informed practice we promote
· Ensure all resources and work undertaken by RRN reflect best practice in co-production with people with lived experience of restraint
· Supporting RRN associates with lived experience with clear expectations of their role and putting in person centred processes to minimise the impact of trauma through the direct work they do for RRN and the interaction with the organisation.
· Contribute to the development of a Community of Practice
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the clinical vision for restraint reduction across education, health and social care, ensuring alignment with RRN’s mission and values.
- Provide clinical leadership in ensuring all RRN activities are trauma informed and people with lived experience are provided with support then need to minimise risk of retraumatising.
Policy & Standards
- Ensure RRN Training Standards and resources are co-produced, remain current, evidence-based, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to national and international policy development on restraint reduction and restrictive practices.
Quality & Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including audits, research, and evaluation of restraint reduction strategies.
- Monitor and report on clinical outcomes and impact measures related to restraint reduction.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with NHS Trusts, social care providers, special schools, regulators, and self-advocacy groups.
- Promote co-production with people with lived experience of restraint and their families.
Education & Workforce Development
- Support the development and delivery of RRN Diploma
- Provide clinical leadership for webinars, conferences, and professional development initiatives.
Research & Evidence
- Collaborate with academic partners to advance research on restraint reduction and disseminate findings.
- Ensure all RRN resources are evidenced based reflecting best practice from both research and people with lived experience.
Please apply by sending a current CV together with a supporting statement demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification. Your supporting statement should be no longer than 2 A4 pages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Pre-Crime Programme Manager
The Pre-Crime Programme Manager leads our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism policy, with a particular focus on raising awareness of, and challenging, the impact on over-policed and over-surveilled communities.
They are responsible for the development and implementation of the Pre-Crime programme, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and other staff to expand the programme’s profile, network and funding opportunities.
As a Programme Lead, they will also be responsible for working with the SMT and other Area or Programme leads to further develop and uphold ORG’s values and collaborative working culture. They will be recognised as an issue-expert and senior leader within the organisation.
Activities
This is a permanent position at Open Rights Group, and we have secured a number of project grants to deliver the following activities:
- Lead and manage the Safety Not Surveillance (SNS) Coalition, the UK’s only coalition fighting to prohibit AI- and data-driven predictive policing. SNS brings together grassroots partners with national organisations to build power in communities, secure media coverage, engage decision-makers and mobilise those with lived experience.
- Develop detailed policy positions on the deployment of AI and data-driven technologies by private and public actors in criminal justice, immigration and national security.
- Advocacy to encourage decision makers, including MPs, Lords, Government departments and the Information Commissioner’s Office, to adopt ORG’s and the coalition’s recommendations.
- Conduct campaigns that raise awareness of the threats posed to people’s digital rights by the data-driven technologies in policing and counter-terrorism, as well as more broadly.
- Through research and FOIs, help build a legal case with our partners against covert Police-led pathways under Prevent, the UK’s counter-terrorism programme.
- Opportunities to campaign against digital ID, the Online Safety Act and to protect freedom of expression.
What we’re looking for
Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge.
You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.
You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society.
You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology.
You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.
You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.
What the job will involve
- Research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.
- Drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.
- Outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK MPs, Lords and councillors.
- Feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.
- Coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.
- Creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials.
- Some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events.
- Programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.
- Project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.
What we’re like
ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK.
We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights.
We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age.
Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile. You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve.
We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a CV and a completed application form (downloadable when you click 'how to apply') by 9am on Monday 2 February 2026.
Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Pre-Crime Programme Manager Application’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format.
Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online in the week commencing 9 February 2026, with the second and final interview taking place in-person the following week, starting from the 16 February 2026.
If you require any of these documents in an alternate format please contact us.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds, as well as applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of successful delivery of safeguarding strategies and initiatives?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard through a profound commitment to safeguarding, protection and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team to Act as the expert organisational designated safeguarding lead (DSL) for all work
covering children, young people (CYP) and adults in equal measure. Your role will be homebased but may require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes nationally to meet with stakeholders; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
You will have at least 2 years’ experience of working as a Designated Safeguarding Lead with line management responsibility, developing, implementing and evaluating of CYP and Adult safeguarding policies, procedures, and training programmes, reflecting current legislation and best practices.You will also have demonstrable experience in leading, managing, influencing diverse teams on safeguarding, focusing on developing a positive culture and promoting continuous professional development.
You should have experience in managing complex safeguarding cases, including conducting risk assessments, deciding on immediate actions, and coordinating with external agencies and key stakeholders.
How will you make a difference?
You will be called upon internally and/or by external bodies as a source of organisational expert knowledge.
You will provide leadership and accountability for the advancement of safeguarding best
practices.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively across agencies and adapt child protection systems to address risks in diverse social environments as part of a contextual safeguarding approach, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people, vulnerable groups and adults alike.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.