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Help us harness the power of data to improve lives.
Are you a collaborative, technically skilled Data Engineer with the ability to design, implement and maintain a data warehouse? This is a hands-on role where you’ll design and deliver data pipelines, support colleagues in using data effectively, and help shape our data strategy. You’ll be a key part of our journey to becoming a more insight-driven organisation.
Contract
- £45,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35hrs per week)
- Fixed Term Contract (12 months) with potential to extend
- Hybrid working with link to Ewell, Surrey or London office
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Design and manage a data warehouse to support analysis of our listener services
- Build data pipelines and transform data for actionable insights using analytical techniques
- Coordinate the use of data to inform service improvement
- Support colleagues to use and present data confidently and clearly
- Champion good data quality, governance and management practices
- Collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Advise senior leaders, enabling them to make data-informed decisions
What you’ll bring
- A degree in a mathematical, scientific or computing subject (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a data engineering or senior data analyst role
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud systems
- Proficiency in Python, R or other analytical programming language
- Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Experience with data ingestion, workflow orchestration and data transformation
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to write clear documentation and guidance
- Understanding of machine learning/AI and ethical data use (desirable)
- Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector (desirable)
Full Job Description and Person Specification
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and upload your CV.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Wednesday 26th November 2025 @ 09:00am
Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are entering an exciting period of change to transform understanding of Crohn's and Colitis across society, increase our reach and, ultimately, work towards a cure for the conditions.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join us as our Head of Communications and be a driving force in making that shift by creatively leading strategic communications and campaigns.
You will also play an important role by working with an external agency on the development of a new legacy proposition and supporting materials, as well as working on internal legacy promotions and staff training.
In this role you will lead our media, social media, campaigns and engagement functions, as well as project teams across the charity. You'll grow our engagement with diverse audiences and support them to take action towards ambitious campaign goals.
Full details of the job description and person specification are found in our Recruitment pack for download below.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, creative and driven communications leader who will be committed to improving the lives of people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.... could this be you? Are you:
- experienced in leading multidisciplinary campaigns that delivered ambitious results?
- an effective coach with experience of building high performing teams?
- seasoned in driving media relations to deliver results?
- a calm and experienced leader, demonstrating sound judgement even with the pressure is on?
- adaptable to the ever changing trends in communication, embracing them as opportunities to innovate and strengthen engagement?
- aware of social media and campaigning tools to amplify the community voice in communications?
If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be occasions when you will need to attend directorate days and face to face meetings. In addition, the charity meets four times a year at the office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.
Closing date: Monday 17 November, 9am.
Interviews will take place via Teams on 24 November 2025.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time.
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role.You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as a part-time Education Worker at our centre in Newcastle.
The role at a glance
Contract: Part-time (11.25 hours per week), fixed-term until July 2026
Start date: January 2026
Working hours
11.25 hours per week across 1.5 days
Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres.
Location
IntoUniversity Newcastle East
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.
Salary
£28,250 per annum (pro rata)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
What could my day look like?
The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.
In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.
As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Policy & Public Affairs Manager (Wales) to support the Policy & Public Affairs team based at our Cardiff office.
Mae’r Sefydliad Iechyd Meddwl yn recriwtio ar gyfer Rheolwr Polisi a Materion Cyhoeddus (Cymru) i gefnogi’r tîm Polisi a Materion Cyhoeddus yn ein swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd a gweithio o bell.
Deadline: 5pm Thursday 20th November
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Starting salary £38,193 rising to £42,385 pro rata (£19,096.50 rising to £21,192.50 actual)
Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
Contract type: This is a permanent role
Dyddiad cau: 5pm ddydd Lau 20 Tachwedd
Lleoliad: Caerdydd
Cyflog: Cyflog cychwynnol o £38,193 gan godi i £38,193 pro rata (cyflog gwirioneddol o £19,096.50 yn codi i £21,192.50)
Oriau: Rhan amser, 16 awr yr wythnos (0.5 Cyfwerth ag Amser Llawn)
Cytundeb: Rôl barhaol
This exciting role will develop and lead our policy and public affairs work in Wales at a pivotal moment in Welsh policy and politics. Working independently and with colleagues across the UK, this role will build and maintain key policy relationships with the Senedd and across the mental health sector in Wales and develop campaigns to drive better understanding and action on public mental health in Wales.
Bydd y rôl gyffrous hon yn datblygu ac yn arwain ein gwaith polisi a materion cyhoeddus yng Nghymru mewn cyfnod tyngedfennol ym maes polisi a gwleidyddiaeth yng Nghymru. Gan weithio’n annibynnol a gyda chydweithwyr ledled y DU, bydd y rôl hon yn meithrin a chynnal perthnasoedd polisi allweddol gyda’r Senedd ac ar draws y sector iechyd meddwl yng Nghymru, ac yn datblygu ymgyrchoedd i gael gwell dealltwriaeth a gweithredu ar iechyd meddwl y cyhoedd yng Nghymru.
What does the role involve?
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Wales, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and people with lived experience.
- Develop and lead campaigns on public mental health in Wales.
- Analyse policy developments in Wales and their impact on people with mental health problems.
Beth mae’r rôl yn ei gynnwys?
- Meithrin a chynnal perthnasoedd gyda rhanddeiliaid allweddol yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys gwneuthurwyr polisi, gweithwyr iechyd proffesiynol, a phobl gyda phrofiad byw.
- Datblygu ac arwain ymgyrchoedd iechyd meddwl cyhoeddus yng Nghymru.
- Dadansoddi datblygiadau polisi yng Nghymru a’u heffaith ar bobl gyda phroblemau iechyd meddwl.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- A strong understanding of the Welsh political system
- Experience in developing and implementing campaigns to influence policy change
- Proven ability to analyse data and develop evidence-based policy recommendations
Pa sgiliau, gwybodaeth a phrofiad yr ydym ni’n chwilio amdanynt?
- Dealltwriaeth gadarn o’r system wleidyddol yng Nghymru
- Profiad o ddatblygu a gweithredu ymgyrchoedd i ddylanwadu ar newid polisi
- Y gallu i ddadansoddi data a datblygu argymhellion polisi’n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Mae diogelu yn fater i bawb – mae’r Sefydliad Iechyd Meddwl wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hybu llesiant ei holl fuddiolwyr, y rhai sydd o’u cwmpas, ei staff, ei wirfoddolwyr, ac unrhyw un arall sy’n dod i gysylltiad gyda’i wasanaethau, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl ymddiriedolwyr, staff a gwirfoddolwyr rannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Bydd gofyn i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus gwblhau gweithdrefnau fetio priodol (prawf cymhwysedd i weithio yn y DU, prawf preswylio a sgrinio cyflogaeth boddhaol, gan gynnwys gwiriad Datgelu a dau eirda mwyaf diweddar), ynghyd ag adnewyddu gwiriadau Datgelu bob tair blynedd. Ni allwn noddi’r swydd hon, mae’n rhaid i chi allu dangos eich cymhwysedd i weithio yn y DU.
How to apply / Sut i ymgeisio
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website. Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 20th November and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for 1st & 2nd December.
Os ydych chi’n credu bod eich sgiliau’n cyfateb, ac os hoffech fod yn rhan o sefydliad deinamig sy’n tyfu, cwblhewch a chyflwynwch eich cais isod. Sicrhewch eich bod yn atodi CV diweddar a datganiad o addasrwydd gan ateb yr holl bwyntiau a nodir yn y fanyleb person. Bydd y cyfnod ymgeisio’n cau am 5pm ddydd Lau 20 Tachwedd, ac ni allwn dderbyn ceisiadau hwyr. Bwriedir cynnal cyfweliadau ar 1 a 2 Rhagfyr.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
Rydym ni’n credu y dylai ein pobl gynrychioli’r cymunedau, y sefydliadau a’r unigolion yr ydym yn gweithio â nhw. Mae amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yn flaenoriaeth strategol i ni fel cyflogwr, ac fel elusen iechyd meddwl, ac rydym yn falch o fod yn un o lofnodwyr Siarter Hil yn y Gweithle, Busnes yn y Gymuned, a’r Cynllun Hyderus o Ran Anabledd. Rydym yn mynd ati’n weithredol i annog ceisiadau gan adrannau o’r gymuned sy’n cael eu tangynrychioli.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Os oes gennych anabledd, angen cymorth ychwanegol, neu os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau’n ymwneud â’r rôl, cysylltwch â ni. Rydym yn gwneud addasiadau rhesymol drwy gydol y broses recriwtio ac yn ystod cyflogaeth. Bydd ymgeiswyr gydag anabledd sy’n bodloni’r holl feini prawf yn y fanyleb person yn cael cynnig cyfweliad. Felly, sicrhewch eich bod yn rhoi tic yn y blwch perthnasol at y ffurflen gais ac yn nodi’n glir yn eich cais/llythyr eglurhaol os ydych yn ystyried eich bod yn bodloni gofynion Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 / Deddf Gwahaniaethu ar Sail Anabledd 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
Rydym ni’n gweithredu system recriwtio ddigidol yn bennaf (gan gynnwys cyfweliadau dros fideo gynadledda). Rydym wedi symud tuag at fodel o weithio hybrid o 2 ddiwrnod o leiaf yn y swyddfa bob wythnos, a’r gweddill yn gweithio o gartref.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Edrychwn ymlaen at glywed gennych chi!
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our vision is good mental health for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Exciting opportunity for a charity sector Community Helpline Manager in Torbay
The Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network in Torbay is recruiting a full-time Manager to oversee the Torbay Community Helpline.
This post will be based in the local voluntary sector infrastructure organisation - Torbay Communities, hosts of the Community Helpline.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead this nationally recognised and acclaimed innovation. Torbay’s Community Helpline was established during the Covid pandemic and has since been developed by the local community into a central access point to the voluntary and community sector as a whole. Since 2021, it has also been the front door for new Adult Social Care referrals in the area through a unique partnership with the local statutory sector. Providing the best possible support to local residents the Helpline’s strapline ‘One Call – That’s All’ sums up the holistic approach. Individuals and families can access a wide range of support from food parcels to mental health support, help with isolation to debt advice etc. The Helpline links into over 100 voluntary sector organisations locally and into grassroots networks of residents offering support to each other. The Helpline has a strengths-based approach to its operations, with callers often helping others after they have received some support.
We are looking for someone who can lead this initiative into the next phase. Someone with the relevant experience who can identify the Helpline’s potential and - working with staff, volunteers, voluntary sector and statutory sector partners - deliver excellent support to our residents and develop the Helpline to meet future needs.
If you have boundless energy, a commitment to help marginalised people, a curiosity for doing things differently and a thirst to make a difference. Please apply.
Salary: £41,041 per annum.
For more information, please download an application pack from our website at Torbay Communities | Job Opportunities - click 'redirect' and you can download the application pack
To find out more about the role, please call Tracey Cabache or email Tracey Cabache - details in application pack
Please email completed applications to John Arcus - details in application pack
By 5pm on Thursday 13th November 2025
Interviews will be held across the 18th and 19th November (please keep both days free).
Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot notify applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.