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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role supports Independent Age’s media/ PR and social media programme, with a 50/50 split between these areas, and will help deliver our ambition to tackle poverty in later life, build the organisation’s reputation, and raise our profile across multimedia channels.
Working closely with the Media Communications Manager and Senior Digital Content Officer, the post-holder will work on communication projects across all areas of the charity to raise awareness and understanding of Independent Age, grow our influence and drive potential supporters to our activities (including our information and advice, fundraising, volunteering and campaigning).
You should have experience of media liaison and securing press coverage, as well as familiarity with all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, BlueSky, Instagram and LinkedIn), and ideally a foundational knowledge of the associated reporting and analytics for them.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 22 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Research, Policy and Influencing Manager will play a pivotal role in driving Cerebra’s mission to influence national and local policy and practice. You will lead on the translation of research into actionable policy recommendations, develop strategic partnerships, advocate for systemic change and influence, persuade and engage with policy makers to improve outcomes for children with neurological conditions and their families. Alongside this you will work with the Research and Information team on Cerebra’s research contracts and the development and dissemination of information.
This is a senior role requiring strategic vision, strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to build influence across government, academia, and the third sector.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Policy and Influencing
- Identify opportunities to influence national and local policy agendas, including legislation, guidance, and funding priorities related to childhood disability and neurological conditions.
- Develop accessible and compelling policy briefings, consultation responses, reports, speeches, and presentations for a range of stakeholders, including MPs, government officials, sector partners and the public.
- Monitor policy developments across the neuro-diverse landscape and lead on timely, evidence-led responses.
- Analyse data, trends and policy developments to produce insights and recommendations.
- Translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive communications that support positive change.
- Ensure our policy positions reflect the real experiences and insights of the neuro-diverse children and families we support.
- Develop and deliver Cerebra’s policy and influencing strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and research priorities.
- Develop and deliver influencing campaigns in partnership with Communications team.
- Work closely with the Communications Team by contributing to the drafting of responses to media enquiries on our policy and influencing work and act as the media contact if required.
- Liaise with the Legal Rights Team to assess the impact of current or proposed policies in terms of their actual or potential effects on children with neurological conditions at both national and local levels, and for their input into consultation responses.
2. Engagement and Relationship Building
- Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with decision-makers across government departments, policymakers, NHS bodies, local authorities, professional associations, and sector partners.
- Represent Cerebra at meetings and events, including engaging with MPs, civil servants, policy forums, advisory groups, and cross-sector coalitions and other key influencers, or brief the CEO or Directors if attending.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure our policy and influencing work is grounded in practice and informed by those delivering services.
- Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure consistent, impactful messaging.
3. Research and Information
- With one of our Lead Research Officers leading, you will oversee the tendering process and delivery of our research contracts.
- Working with our Information Development Officer to ensure that we maintain our PIF Tick accreditation for our information resources.
- Carry out high-quality research and analysis.
- Use findings from Cerebra-funded and external research to produce policy briefs, consultation responses, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Alongside our Lead Research Officers carry out horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in child health, neurodiversity, and public service delivery.
4. Budgeting, monitoring and forecasting
- Working with the team and Director to set income and expenditure budgets for Corporate, Philanthropy, Legacy and Trust & Foundations to assist with any funding applications.
- Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.
- Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.
- Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.
5. Line Management
- Line management responsibilities for a small team, currently comprising of 3 staff.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team.
- Complete regular supervision and team meetings.
- Provide effective performance management to the team.
- Promote a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with Cerebra’s values.
6. General
- Monitor and evaluate the impact the areas of work that leading on.
- Support collaboration across the different Cerebra teams.
- Experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or similar digital tools for recording and tracking work.
- Uphold Cerebra’s Data Protection Policy and all relevant confidentiality and safeguarding policies.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the team and organisation.
Please see attached job description for person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
We are the leading kinship care charity supporting more than 15,000 kinship carers across England and Wales each year. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. They care for more than 141,000 children in England and Wales, double the number in foster care, but feel isolated and need help. By supporting, advising and informing kinship carers, and campaigning together for fairer services, we are changing lives and changing the system.
Kinship’s peer support and community work, supported by Department for Education funding, helps kinship carers feel connected, less isolated and better supported by building local, carer-led peer support groups and strengthening wider community networks.
Our delivery model prioritises proactive outreach and sustainable growth through a volunteer model.
The team works in communities to bring kinship carers together, support and train volunteer group leaders, and grow groups to a point where they are sustainable and independent (ideally within 6 months). Sustainable means able to thrive without direct staff involvement or attendance. A central ‘Hub’ team then provides ongoing remote support, training and connection.
This role provides the operational grip to plan, deliver and continuously improve this work, while evidencing impact through robust data monitoring, reporting and clear storytelling.
Key responsibilities include:
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Accountable for the set-up, growth and transition of peer support groups to independence supported by the Hub, using clear milestones and support plans.
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Responsible for ensuring volunteer group leaders have high-quality training, guidance and ongoing coaching to deliver safe, supportive peer spaces.
- Responsible for embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches and clear boundaries across all peer support activity.
- Responsible for managing external delivery partners or commissioned provision to support growth in specific communities, ensuring quality and delivery to agreed standards.
- Accountable for the identification and nurture of new group leaders and volunteers, ensuring groups are welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
- Accountable for ensuring a proactive outreach approach that builds relationships with kinship carers and local partners, prioritising under-served areas and communities, ensuring that learning is captured and shared across the team to build further confidence and competence in supporting under-served communities (minoritised ethnic kinship carers).
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
Essential requirements include:
- Experience leading peer support, community development, volunteering or relational support services at scale.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of evaluating the impact of services and projects.
- Proven track record of growing and sustaining community-based groups or networks, including supporting leaders and volunteers to independence.
- Experience embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches, with clear boundaries, risk management and inclusive practice.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 20 April 2026, 9am
- First interview: Wednesday 29 or Thursday 30 April 2026 (online)
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Planning and Delivery Manager by sending a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages). The deadline is 9am on Monday 20 April 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
• Please tailor your CV to highlight how your experience aligns with the essential requirements for this role.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values in the job pack.
• Keep your cover letter clear - use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Play a pivotal role in supporting doctors and medical students in times of need by leading a passionate national volunteer network. As Volunteer Manager at RMBF, you’ll shape and grow our volunteering community, driving engagement, awareness and fundraising impact across the medical profession.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Location: Hybrid – RMBF office (Wimbledon), with up to 2 days per week home-based, plus some UK travel
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £44,000
About the RMBF
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is the UK’s leading medical charity supporting doctors, medical students and their families through times of crisis. We provide financial assistance and support to those facing hardship due to illness, injury, disability or bereavement.
At the heart of our work is the medical profession itself. Our beneficiaries, donors, volunteers and ambassadors are all part of this community. Strengthening these connections is essential to ensuring that no doctor or medical student faces hardship alone. The volunteer network plays a pivotal role in that.
The charity has 13 staff, all of whom are based in our sole office in Wimbledon. It is a friendly working environment in a converted Victorian house, very close to Wimbledon railway and tube station.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop RMBF’s national volunteer programme, working with a network of doctors and medical students across the UK.
As Volunteer Manager, you will lead and grow our volunteer strategy, strengthening engagement, expanding our reach within the medical community, and empowering volunteers to play a vital role in fundraising, awareness‑raising, and championing our work within their professional networks.
You will shape how volunteering works at RMBF, developing new opportunities, improving the volunteer experience and ensuring our network is equipped to support the charity’s mission and reach more doctors and medical students.
The Role
Doctors and medical students are central to RMBF’s identity and impact, and this role is designed to ensure we build and sustain an engaged, well-supported and effective volunteer network. Its purpose is to expand awareness of RMBF across the medical profession, encourage doctors and students to seek support when they need it, strengthen fundraising efforts, and build lasting relationships within the medical community nationwide.
1. Volunteer Strategy, Development & Growth
- Lead the delivery of RMBF’s volunteer strategy to drive growth, engagement and impact.
- Expand and diversify volunteer involvement across medical schools, Royal Colleges and professional networks.
- Define meaningful volunteer roles and pathways and build strong recruitment pipelines nationwide.
2. Recruitment, Onboarding & Volunteer Experience
- Deliver targeted recruitment campaigns to grow the national volunteer network.
- Manage high‑quality onboarding, including training and induction.
- Maintain strong relationships with volunteers and implement effective communication, recognition and retention initiatives.
3. Programme Delivery, Enablement & Collaboration
- Provide volunteers with the tools, training and resources to represent RMBF confidently.
- Support volunteer-led fundraising, awareness and outreach activity, both digitally and in person.
- Work collaboratively with all parts of the charity, with a focus on Fundraising, Communications and Casework teams.
- Represent RMBF at events and within the medical community.
4. Safeguarding, Compliance & Data Management
- Ensure all volunteer activity adheres to safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality standards.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records within the CRM.
- Oversee volunteer-related policies, processes and best practice.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Set and monitor KPIs for volunteer engagement and programme impact.
- Gather feedback and drive continuous improvement across the volunteer programme.
- Produce regular reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Board, highlighting growth, engagement, volunteer satisfaction and increased volunteer-led activity.
This role is designed around our current needs, with scope to grow and develop as the business evolves, offering you the chance to shape how it progresses.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience managing or developing a volunteer programme, including recruitment, engagement and retention.
- Strong understanding of volunteer management best practice, including safeguarding and data protection (GDPR).
- Experience using a CRM system to manage relationships and track activity.
- Experience monitoring impact and using data to improve programmes.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proactive, resourceful and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- A genuine commitment to the mission and values of RMBF.
Desirable
- Understanding of the challenges facing doctors and medical students, including mental health, financial hardship and workplace pressures.
- Experience working with medical organisations, membership bodies or professional networks.
Additional Information
- Some UK travel will be required for events, conferences and volunteer engagement
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required (time off in lieu provided)
- This Job Description reflects the requirements of the post at the time of writing. The needs and circumstances may change over time and therefore the Job Description may need to be reviewed in the light of any such changes which may occur.
Package
The remuneration package includes:
- A generous pension scheme with 15% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions with salary sacrifice option
- Death in service benefit
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days paid holiday in first year, increasing in stages to 30.5 days after four years’ service, plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Dental insurance.
Interview Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-round online interview, scheduled for Wednesday 29th April.
- Successful candidates will progress to an in-person second-stage interview.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and explain how you meet the personal specification outlined in the job description. Applications that do not include both documents may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation and integration of HR and Payroll systems. Working within our Change and Transformation team, you will partner closely with the People and Culture Directorate to deliver our HRIS (Human Resource Information System) project in a way that is technically robust, people centred and operationally sustainable.
This role recognises that technology change succeeds only when people are engaged, supported and clear about what is changing and why. Alongside strong project and technical delivery, you will play a critical role in shaping communication, engagement and adoption, ensuring colleagues across the organisation are equipped and confident to use new systems effectively from day one.
Reporting to the Transformation Cluster Leader, key responsibilities will include:
· Lead the successful end-to-end delivery of the HRIS implementation from initiation, requirements definition, configuration, testing, deployment and transition into business as usual.
· Support the development of business cases and phase gate documentation, to ensure strategic alignment, accurate financial and risk assessments, and governance readiness
· Drive the requirements gathering process, partnering with key SMEs to translate business needs into effective system configurations
· Work with our vendors to research and resource system requirements to optimise HRIS usage and simplify the data architecture landscape
· Oversee data migration activities, ensuring data cleansing, mapping, validation and reconciliation are robust
· Develop and deliver a stakeholder engagement and communication approach, working with the change communications specialists, that supports understanding, readiness and adoption of new systems and ways of working.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong track record in delivering HRIS projects within large, complex organisations. You should bring robust technical knowledge of HRIS platforms, along with excellent project management abilities, including the use of structured methodologies. Experience with the full data migration process, covering data mapping, extraction, transformation and validation is essential.
This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, starting ASAP.
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly to London Haig House. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work when not travelling.
Employee benefits include –
· 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
· Private Healthcare
· Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
· Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
· Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
· Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
· Opportunities to volunteer
· Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



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The Youth Endowment Fund
Change Lead, Youth Sector
Reports to: Head of Change for Youth Sector
Salary: £56,600
Location: Central London, Hybrid*
Contract: 2 years -fixed term contract
Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12pm (noon)
Interviews: Week commencing 4th May 2026
About the Youth Endowment Fund
All of us will experience violence at some point in our lives. For many children, it is a daily reality. Each year, tens of children are killed, hundreds are hospitalised, 1 in 5 teenage children are victims and the majority admit to feeling afraid of violence. It scares them when they travel home from school, prevents them from going out and makes the most vulnerable feel like they don’t matter. It is taking lives, traumatising families and dividing communities. It robs potential, progress and hope.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Youth Endowment Fund believes that no child should be affected by violence. We research violence to understand it; we find, fund and test what works to prevent it; and we are building a movement to end it.
Key Responsibilities
We are making good progress building the evidence of what works within and around the youth sector to reduce violence. With the launch of the new Practice Guidance we are keen to translate evidence recommendations into practice. The greatest risk is that evidence stays on the shelf and doesn’t help young people – your role is to make sure that doesn’t happen.
You’ll focus on helping local authority commissioners use our tools and guidance in their everyday decisions about youth services. This will involve:
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Creating clear, practical content like guides, toolkits and workshop materials to support the use of Practice Assessment for the Youth Sector (PAYS).
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Leading our Practice Guidance programme, working closely with commissioners to help them use evidence in their work.
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Building strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders across the sector.
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Planning and tracking how we support more commissioners to adopt evidence-based approaches.
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Spotting what tools or resources are needed and helping develop them.
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Finding effective ways to share evidence, from events and workshops to online sessions and presentations.
As a senior member of staff in the organisation, you also:
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Build a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly.
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Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed.
About You
You are this sort of person:
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You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen. You understand why people find change difficult. You come alive talking about how people make decisions and why they do the things they do.
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You understand Local Authority Commissioners working specifically working with the youth sector. You really understand how youth commissioners work, from Directors of Children Services, Heads of Services to senior stakeholders within the youth sector. You have experience of commissioning youth provision, working in youth sector, ideally in a role that worked with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence. You can demonstrate ability to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice in relation to the youth sector.
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You write in a way that people easily understand. You have that rare skill of writing in plain English. You have experience of translating complex information into plain writing that everyone can understand.
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You have excellent project and time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. You can work independently and to a high standard.
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You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You have built good relationships with very senior people and with very junior people. You are good at chairing meetings, connecting people and having good introductory meetings. You are comfortable talking to a government minister, a youth worker, a company CEO, a teacher and a 15-year-old student. Listening to people from all backgrounds matters to you.
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You are an excellent strategic thinker. People say that you are good at seeing the big picture. You have experience of wrestling into place a strategy for a project or organisation. You are good at thinking logically, but you are also creative. You have ideas but are happy rejecting a lot of them. You like seeing things from different points of view.
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You learn fast but remain humble. You are very quick at getting your head around things. You like learning. You are very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know. You know that you can learn more. You know that it's easy to assume you know when you don't. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You are a great and supportive team player.
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You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing violence.
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You understand young people. You understand what the lives of vulnerable young people can be like and you understand some of the organisations that work with them, ideally through first-hand experience.
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You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
You must have this sort of experience
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Changing frontline practice and systems: You have significant experience in leading behaviour, practice or policy changes within the youth work sector. You can show how these have been effective in delivering tangible change.
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Commissioning, or supporting the commissioning of, youth sector services, preferably in a role/setting specifically working with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence.
You might have this sort of experience:
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Crafting and delivering a strategy to get a new piece of evidence or guidance adopted within the youth sector.
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Behaviour change research experience.
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Working with other funders and commissioners of youth services, such as housing investment leads.
While it’s not a criterion, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Hybrid Working Details
The office is based in Central London, but you don’t have to be.
Those living in London and within the 32 London Boroughs are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, and complete the monitoring form by click on the "Apply for this" button by Thursday 23rd April at 12pm (noon).
When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions:
1. Turning evidence into practice: We are keen to ensure that our Practice Guidance and tools are actively used by commissioners. This role requires building trusted relationships with local authority commissioners and other local funders to encourage evidence-based decision-making. Describe your experience influencing senior stakeholders to change practice or adopt a new approach?
2. Influencing commissioners: This role requires building trusted relationships with local authority commissioners and other local funders to encourage evidence-based decision making. Describe your experience influencing senior stakeholders to change practice or adopt a new approach?
3. Excellent project management: Will be critical to delivering the Practice Guidance programme and supporting adoption across the sector. Tell us about a complex project you have led from planning through to delivery and share what management tools aided you.
Interview process
This will be a one stage process, with interviews taking place the week commencing 4th May 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits, and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
• £1,000 professional development budget annually
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Four half days for volunteering activities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
• Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
• Death in service - 4 times annual salary
• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
• Financial support including travel and hardship loans
• Employer contributed pension of 5%
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Independent Living Capital Appeal Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,377
Location: The Rowe, London
Closing Date: 21st April 2026
Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026
About Centrepoint
Centrepoint works with young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide accommodation, health support, and life skills to help young people move into education, training, and employment so they can build independent, sustainable futures. Together with our partners, we support over 15,000 young people each year and aim to end youth homelessness by 2037.
About the Independent Living Programme
Centrepoint’s Independent Living Programme (ILP) is delivering 300 genuinely affordable homes across London and Greater Manchester for young people moving on from homelessness. With 50 homes already built and £23m secured, the Independent Living Capital Appeal is raising a further £27m to complete the programme.
The Role
The Independent Living Capital Appeal Manager will play a key role in delivering this ambitious programme. You will be responsible for helping to deliver the £27m appeal target by managing and growing a portfolio of high-value donors and grant-makers, securing five and six figure gifts, and developing a strong pipeline of new prospects.
Working closely with the Head of Independent Living Appeal, you will lead the cultivation and solicitation of high-value supporters while delivering an outstanding donor experience. You will also work closely with development and programme colleagues to align fundraising with live housing developments and future pipeline opportunities.
You will:
- Lead and grow a portfolio of donors and prospects, securing new and repeat five and six figure gifts
- Identify, qualify and cultivate new prospects to strengthen the appeal pipeline
- Develop and deliver tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Write compelling proposals, reports and donor communications
- Deliver excellent stewardship, designing supporter journeys that connect donors to the impact of their support
- Support senior leaders and volunteers in donor cultivation and solicitations
- Collaborate across fundraising and programme teams to maximise opportunities for support
- Line-manage the Independent Living Appeal Officer, supporting their development and contribution to the appeal
This is an opportunity to play a central role in one of the UK’s most ambitious youth homelessness initiatives, helping unlock hundreds of new homes for young people leaving homelessness.
About You
We are looking for a motivated, relationship-focused fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant philanthropic gifts. You will bring:
- Experience securing five and six figure gifts from individuals, trusts, foundations or corporate partners
- Proven ability to build and progress a pipeline of high-value prospects
- Strong experience managing and stewarding major donor relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing persuasive proposals and reports
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and donors
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver targets
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
Desirable:
- Experience working on a capital appeal or major fundraising campaign
- Experience working with senior volunteers in fundraising
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, complementary therapies)
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Cycle to Work and interest-free travel loan schemes
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Centrepoint is committed to fairness, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of homelessness or youth services.
Apply now to play a key role in delivering Centrepoint’s Independent Living Capital Appeal and creating hundreds of new homes for young people moving on from homelessness
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Are you looking for a pivotal role which will shape the future of a CIC and Charity working on key challenges in housing, education and employment? Are you excited to take on a strategic post which will demonstrably improve the charity’s work with its service users, supporters and other key stakeholders? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Kineara is looking for an experienced Communications Manager who can grow our fundraising potential and engage key stakeholders across the sector, while shaping and delivering communications and outreach campaigns that demonstrate our social value proposition and grow our support base. They will play a key role in helping Kineara grow our communications channels, increase audience engagement, expand our fundraising potential through data-driven campaigns and powerful storytelling; and build strategic relationships with existing and potential funders.
You will work closely with project managers and the Senior Leadership Team to shape communications around our key delivery areas including identifying how support services can reduce barriers to secure housing, work and school; prevent evictions and homelessness; and improve health and wellbeing of people facing challenges. You’ll use this understanding and data to shape impact storytelling and communications with existing and new stakeholders.
You will feel real ownership over your work and need to be self-starting, flexible and hungry to grow within an already impactful charity with a strong social mission and vision. You will be keen to understand how our work makes a difference to people and use our impact to demonstrate our social value.This role crosscuts a range of key specialisations, so you may have experience working in communications and be keen to widen your skillset; you may have a background in impact evaluation, you may have experience in curating digital content for charities; or you may have worked in fundraising or development for a non-profit. We are keen to invite candidates with a range of experience from a variety of non-profit roles and are especially interested to meet candidates who have been part of, or are ready to be part of, the strategic growth of a social organisation.
Why us, now? Kineara is going through exciting changes as we rapidly expand our service user base and are opening up new avenues of finance, engagement and growth. Our most recent projects have put us at the forefront of innovative ways of delivering support to private renters or those living in temporary accommodation, working in partnership with housing services, private landlords, local authorities, solicitors and health services to envision secure housing for all. We are also a team with lived experience and are a culturally diverse, spirited and mission-focused team that takes care of each other.
Why you? You are motivated by seeing people who have experienced marginalisation or vulnerability thrive and you have the drive to grow the reach of our organisation so that more people in need can access our support. You have a wide skillset and open attitude, ready to learn what you don’t already know and confident to lead on your projects but understand the value of listening, collaboration and working towards joint and shared ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
Communications & PR
- Develop, contribute to and implement impact-driven and strategic communications campaigns that build Kineara’s presence across its wide audiences and expand its fundraising potential
- Manage digital content strategy for Kineara, including producing short from video content, promotional videos, infographics, interviews, thought leadership, impact storytelling, case studies etc. to grow Kineara’s digital and social media footprint
- Work collaboratively with practitioners and the housing projects manager to regularly develop and publish information sheets, resources and content on Kineara’s website
- Plan and manage campaigns and petitions that influence policy and shape key decisions affecting our client group
- Ensure consistent implementation of Kineara’s brand messaging across all organisational engagements, campaigns, and materials, in alignment with Kineara’s identity, mission, vision, and core values.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets to proactively promote Kineara’s work, including identifying relevant media opportunities, pitching compelling stories, responding to media inquiries
- Work closely with IT and business managers to ensure smooth running of internal communications
- Maintain and expand Kineara’s website and its functionality to meet the growing needs of the organisation
Fundraising
- Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including in the third sector, public sector, and the business sector, to raise awareness and promote our work
- Contribute to grant and tender applications, and manage and coordinate work of external consultants supporting grant writing process where applicable
- Manage and administer online fundraising platforms, and develop accessible, persuasive campaigns for public donations.
Impact
- Work closely with Operations Manager and practitioners to embed outcomes, utilise and optimise frameworks for monitoring and evaluate Kineara’s projects; and produce yearly evaluations and Impact Report of Kineara’s services
- Utilise CRM software such as Advice Pro to generate data-driven impact analysis and develop evidence-based communications materials for donors, funders and stakeholders
- Use learning from impact analysis to share with team and deliver impact-driven communications and to share our social value to funders and other stakeholders.
Business
- Contribute to development of business plans and strategic decision-making, working with the CEO, Finance Lead and Operations Lead (SLT)
Person Specification
With a strong alignment with Kineara’s values, you will be:
- An outstanding communicator who can engage, inspire and support colleagues, donors, trustees, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- Confident in promoting thought leadership to share our knowledge to develop external alliances and discuss topical issues online
- Passionate about addressing poverty and inequality, and commitment to equality and diversity
- A self-starter and a team player, with a flair for building relationships.
- A creative communicator with a strong awareness of current and emerging trends in the charity communications sector, who proactively develops innovative and effective ways to communicate charitable causes, drive engagement, and inspire support.
- Adept at big picture thinking and project management, but also be able to engage with the detail to ensure projects are successfully completed.
- Comfortable with and skilled at change management and relish the strengths and challenges of a small and dynamic team in an evolving organisation.
- Analytical and reflective, but with excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
Experience and Skills
We’d like to see a strong track record that is relevant to each of the key components of the role, although we recognise that you may have stronger experience in one or more areas. You will be able to demonstrate that you could deliver in:
- Planning, executing, achieving targets to grow income streams, including donor prospect research, developing new donor relationships, and grant writing.
- Working on effective online or offline fundraising campaigns that influence a range of stakeholders, with a reflective, creative and innovative approach.
- Using impact and outcomes to engage and promote services to funders, partners and other stakeholders.
- Developing brands and brand awareness in line with organisational objectives
- Creating communications plans in support of strategic objectives, and executing these to a high standard, reflecting and improving these to achieve greater impact.
- Familiarity with social media channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and solid experience of content creation and website management
- Creating and executing community, outreach and fundraising events.
- Strong IT skills and familiarity with CRM databases, MS Office, Word Press.
- Ability to put together and manage project budgets.
- Creating, developing and adapting outcomes tools such as survey, questionnaires, and focus groups
- Planning, creating and executing evaluations of projects, including creating surveys, events, questionnaires and feedback tools
- Managing communications/fundraising officers and external consultants
How to apply
To apply for the role, please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (up to two pages). Please provide concrete examples and experience where possible, however we are open to hearing how you might develop or demonstrate these abilities or attributes if you have not yet had many years of experience in the field. You can also include:
- Why you wish to apply for this role
- Your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, based on the person specification above.
- What other qualities you have that you could bring to the role
Please note we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and reserve the right to close the advert before deadline date if the right candidate comes along.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment
About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and creative Communications Co-ordinator to support the delivery of our global communications and member engagement activities.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll help deliver digital content, manage social media channels, support campaigns such as World Obesity Day, and ensure our members receive high-quality, engaging communications.
You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team working at the heart of global health advocacy.
Key responsibilities
Communications & Digital Content
- Schedule and publish content across social media platforms
- Monitor channels, respond to enquiries, and track engagement trends
- Create and upload website content, including news and events
- Draft and design email campaigns and newsletters
- Source and develop content with members, experts and lived experience voices
Design & Content Production
- Support creation of visual content (graphics, templates, simple video edits)
- Prepare marketing materials for campaigns and events
Membership & Team Support
- Help manage shared inbox and respond to enquiries
- Maintain organised content and communications systems
- Support member communications and engagement activities
- Assist with CRM systems (Salesforce/Pardot) and contact lists
- Contribute to key campaigns, including World Obesity Day
About you
We’re looking for someone who is organised, creative and eager to build a career in communications within the global health or non-profit sector.
You will bring:
- Experience managing social media or digital communications
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working across multiple tasks and deadlines
- A collaborative, proactive approach
Desirable:
- Basic design or video editing skills
- Experience with email marketing or CRM systems
- Interest in global health, advocacy or non-communicable diseases
Why join us?
- Be part of a global organisation driving real-world impact
- Work on high-profile campaigns and international initiatives
- Support a mission focused on equity, systems change and better health outcomes
- Join a supportive and collaborative team environment
First stage interviews will be conducted 28-30th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Impact & Communications Coordinator
Salary: c.£30,000
Contract: Permanent | 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid (North London & homeworking)
FEAST With Us (FEAST) is looking for a driven and creative Impact & Communications Coordinator to lead the measurement, evaluation and communication of our work tackling food insecurity across London. This pivotal role combines impact evaluation, data analysis and storytelling—using evidence to improve our services, strengthen fundraising, and clearly communicate the difference FEAST makes to individuals and communities.
About Us
FEAST improves the nutrition, wellbeing and health of people at risk of food insecurity. We deliver nutritious community meals, and Healthy Eating on a Budget programmes across London venues, working in partnership with charities and community organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead FEAST’s impact measurement, evaluation and learning, including Theory of Change and impact frameworks
- Collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative impact data
- Produce accessible impact reports, case studies and insights
- Support funding applications and reporting with robust evidence
- Develop and deliver FEAST’s communications and marketing strategy
- Create engaging digital and print content (website, social media, newsletters, reports)
- Manage FEAST’s website and ensure consistent brand messaging and tone of voice
- Build relationships with partners, ambassadors and stakeholders
About You
You will have:
- At least 2 years’ experience in charity impact/evaluation
- At least 2 years’ experience in communications or marketing
- Strong data analysis, writing and storytelling skills
- Excellent organisation and project management abilities
- Experience using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Mailchimp, CMS/WordPress and Canva
- A strong commitment to FEAST’s mission and values
Knowledge of food insecurity, nutrition, PowerBI dashboards, PR or policy work is desirable.
Key Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension: 3% employee / 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible hybrid working
- Supportive, mission‑driven team culture
How to Apply
Send your CV and covering letter by 5pm, Friday 24 April 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
FEAST’s mission is to improve the nutrition, wellbeing, and health of people at risk of food insecurity
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At Your Place, we have one simple goal: to solve homelessness, one person at a time – and this role plays a vital part in making that possible. Based in Newham, where the levels of homelessness are the highest in the country, our work has never been more needed.
We are looking for someone with experience in communications within the charity sector. If you have a passion for telling stories that matter, and are skilled in content creation, social media and email marketing, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is at the heart of our efforts to increase awareness and inspire action through the power of storytelling. You will create compelling content across digital, editorial and creative platforms, helping to engage our supporters, build our community and contribute to the growth of our charity.
Your work will directly support our fundraising efforts and enable us to reach a wider audience, making a lasting impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
People like Darren, who said, "Because of Your Place, I’ve got the strength and the support to progress." Darren, who was living in a shed after losing a loved one, is now in stable housing and completing a course to get a role in construction. His journey is just one example of the many lives we’ve positively impacted. You’ll be at the heart of gathering and sharing these stories in a way that is ethical, trauma-informed and always respectful of the individual’s journey.
Job details
Salary: £32,965-£39,350 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. Open to part-time or flexible working requests
Location: Hybrid. 2/3 days per week in East London office (Canning Town, Newham)
Job closing date: Monday 13 April 2026
First‑stage interviews will take place remotely on 15 and 16 April.
Candidates who progress may be invited to a possible second‑stage interview, held in person on 21 April (and 23 April if required).
Key responsibilities:
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Identify and create powerful stories from across the charity, leveraging key moments, events and milestones to raise awareness and engagement.
· Develop and deliver a content plan that brings our mission to life and shares stories across multiple channels and formats.
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Lead social media, web and email marketing activity to inform, engage and motivate supporters to take action.
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Monitor and evaluate communications, using insights to continuously improve content and engagement.
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Create visually compelling assets, (including imagery for socials, reports, leaflets and more)
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Collaborate with fundraising team to ensure content aligns with fundraising goals and drives supporter action, including supporting events and appeals
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Record and update consent for stories, photos and videos, ensuring content is collected and shared ethically and respectfully.
About you:
· A skilled communicator who understands the power of everyday stories.
· Relevant experience in communications within the charity sector
· Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content
· Creative approach to content creation, with strong visual design skills and understanding of how to tell stories through various media.
· Ability to manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), use content management systems (e.g. Wordpress) and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) to distribute and assess effectiveness of communications
· Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Committed to continuous personal development and seeking opportunities to expand your skills.
You can download or request the full job description for more information.
Employee Benefits
We support you so you can do your best work. Here’s some of what we offer:
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Holiday: 25 days leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
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Health & Wellbeing: Weekly Wellbeing Hour, 2 Wellbeing Days, gym membership reimbursement, 24/7 helpline, cycle-to-work, and more.
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Pension: We match your contributions up to 7.5%.
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Career Development: Training, qualifications and professional memberships.
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Flexible Working: Tailored to help balance work and life.
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Discounts: Access to discounts on shopping, holidays, and events.
Commitment to inclusion
At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
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The Loop delivers high quality, accessible, evidence-based and evidence-making drug checking services and to disseminate harm reduction information to individuals, service providers and policy makers. This is for the purpose of creating a safer society where everyone can access accurate, timely, and relevant information to make more informed decisions about drugs.
The Communications Lead will ensure that we are able to extend the reach and understanding of harm reduction related to drugs and alcohol. This post will ensure The Loop expands its profile and presence, capacity and response, to maximise the opportunities to communicate harm reduction messages and information, raises the awareness, access and understanding of drug checking, and engages stakeholders and members of the public.
This will require the postholder to:
- Coordinate and increase the capacity of The Loop to effectively communicate related to our aims and purpose
- Develop and disseminate social media content, in collaboration with colleagues across The Loop
- Work with partners of The Loop including press and media to further the profile of The Loop for strategic benefit and greater reach to the public.
You will be motivated to assist in the development and delivery of The Loop and possess knowledge of drugs-related harm reduction approaches including messaging, with related or transferable experience in communications. You will contribute and be part of a passionate team of staff and volunteers determined to further introduce drug checking and related harm reduction interventions across the UK.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications by CV and expression of interest, demonstrating your ability to meet the requirements of this role and your motivation in working for The Loop, deadline 20 April 2026.
2. Shortlisting on 21 April, with interviews held on or between 27-30 April 2026, online.
3. Appointment and commencement in post, May 2026.
Please note: the successful candidate will need satisfactory references and a DBS check.
The Loop is an equal opportunities employer, and embraces and celebrates diversity in our organisation, communities we serve, and across society. We welcome applications from all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a master of all things digital? A whizz with social media who knows how to get people engaged? Do you have experience of encouraging people to participate, donate and support?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a creative and proactive Digital Communications Officer to manage and grow our digital presence. You will take the lead on our social media channels—Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok—while also ensuring our website content is engaging, accessible and up to date. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our voice and impact online.
You will:
- Manage and grow our social media channels, including Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok
- Create, schedule and publish engaging content across all platforms
- Monitor performance and engagement, using insights to improve reach and impact
- Respond to comments and messages, building positive relationships with our audience
- Develop digital campaigns to encourage participation, donations and support
- Create, update and maintain website content, ensuring it is clear, accessible and user-friendly
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to gather content, stories and updates
- Ensure all digital content aligns with brand, tone of voice and organisational values
You are:
- A confident and creative digital communicator with a passion for social media
- Experienced in creating engaging content that drives interaction and growth
- Skilled in writing for digital platforms, with strong attention to detail
- Organised and able to manage multiple channels and priorities effectively
- Comfortable using website content management systems
About us
With the need for mental health support at an all-time high, choice is shrinking and services are being stretched. We believe everyone deserves better. At Allkind, we offer support across the whole mental health spectrum for people of all ages, from infants to older adults. We’ve been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and it’s clear there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. We’re determined to make sure all kinds of people are supported through their mental health challenges, so they can live the life they deserve. Welcome to mental health support with kindness at its heart.
Putting kindness at the heart of mental health support
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Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
As our Senior People Services Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day heartbeat of People Services and make sure every colleague has a smooth, supportive and high-quality experience throughout their time with us.
You’ll be the person who keeps things running brilliantly: setting the pace for operational delivery, supporting managers with confidence, and making sure our processes are simple, clear and compliant – ensuring delivery through an experienced and high-performing People Services Team. You’ll work closely with People & Culture, Finance, IT and leaders across the charity to drive a consistent, joined up service that helps people do their best work.
This is a hands-on leadership role partnering with People & Culture leadership and peers to drive the People Strategy and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture. You’ll shape how we deliver People Services, spotting ways to improve, simplify and modernise what we do. You’ll lead a team covering critical activity relating to all stages of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding, contracts, HR systems and data, payroll oversight, policies and employee relations, and you’ll be the operational authority and escalation point for complex or high-risk issues.
Some of the work you and your team will be getting involved in includes:
- Leading and developing the People Services & Payroll team so they have clarity, support and space to thrive.
- Making sure onboarding, contracts, and offboarding all run smoothly and consistently, with a great colleague experience.
- Overseeing HR systems and data to maintain accuracy, insight and compliance.
- Working with People Experience & Communications colleagues to refresh and embed people policies in a way that feels simple and supportive and encourages co-creation.
- Coaching managers on inclusive, confident people leadership and helping them handle tricky issues with care and clarity.
- Taking the lead on complex employee relations cases, change processes or emerging risks, and ensuring we handle things fairly and consistently.
- Driving continuous improvement - whether that’s simplifying a workflow, introducing a digital tool, or building capability across the organisation.
- Providing operational insight to support strategy, planning, resourcing and decision-making at leadership level.
This is an influential role with real scope to strengthen how our People Services function supports the organisation every day.
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of operational confidence, sound judgement, people leadership and a passion for improving how things work and who is comfortable and able to thrive in a fast-paced and reactive enabling function.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong HR operations experience at a senior level, with CIPD Level 5 or equivalent knowledge.
- Expertise in employee relations, including handling complex or sensitive cases with fairness, clarity and confidence.
- Experience overseeing payroll operations and HR systems, with a practical understanding of data accuracy, GDPR and people metrics.
- A natural adaptability to changing priorities and an ability to build trust and influence across all levels - someone who can coach managers, support colleagues and work in partnership with senior leaders.
- A continuous improvement mindset: you enjoy simplifying processes, solving problems and creating clarity – and you naturally collaborate and take the team with you on journeys of change rather than imposing a singular view.
- Experience leading or developing a team, with a supportive, inclusive and empowering approach.
- Strong organisational skills - you can juggle priorities, manage workflow pressures and keep the team focused on what matters most.
- A balanced blend of empathy and pragmatism, with a confident, solution focused approach to decision-making.
- A genuine belief in the role People Services plays in creating a positive, high performing organisation.
You’ll thrive here if you enjoy improving systems, supporting people, leading a committed team and making day-to-day People services work brilliantly.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.
The closing date is Sunday 12 April 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. We expect this recruitment campaign to have three interview stages:
· First Interviews (online): currently scheduled for the week of 20 April 2026.
· Meet the team (online): currently scheduled for the week of 27 April 2026
· Final interviews (in-person at our London Bridge office): currently scheduled for the week of 6 May 2026
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This is one of the most important leadership roles at Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre as we reopen in 2026. Based at our seaside centre in Skegness, you’ll lead life-changing residential experiences for children who need them most.
For over 135 years, Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has given children the chance to experience the seaside — often for the very first time. For many, it’s far more than a holiday. It’s a moment of safety, joy, confidence and belonging that stays with them for life.
As Holiday Centre Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of our Skegness centre, ensuring every child experiences a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment. You’ll oversee residential programme delivery, manage staff and volunteers, and take responsibility for safeguarding, health & safety and site operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You’ll design and oversee engaging activity programmes, support and develop your team, and ensure the highest standards of care and compliance. You’ll also play a key role in building relationships with schools and partners, helping us grow our reach and impact.
This is a full-time, permanent role offered on an annualised hours contract, reflecting the seasonal nature of our work — with busier periods during holiday delivery and quieter times for planning, development and preparing the centre.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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A confident, practical leader who enjoys being hands-on
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Passionate about children’s wellbeing and development
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Experienced in managing teams, operations or residential settings
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Strong in safeguarding, organisation and decision-making
In return, you’ll have the opportunity to:
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Make a genuine, measurable difference to children’s lives
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Lead a small committed team of staff and volunteers
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Shape and grow a unique and historic charity
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Take pride in a role with real purpose and impact
If you’re ready to lead with energy, care and purpose — and help children experience the joy of the seaside — we would love to hear from you.
Calls to discuss the role in more detail or to answer any questions that you may have about the role are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.