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Your role
We are seeking a Finance & Operations Leader to lead Design for Good’s finance, operations and organisational effectiveness, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), you will lead the organisation’s core finance, operational and enabling functions, ensuring we have the financial and operational infrastructure, people systems and governance frameworks needed to deliver our mission.
This is a hands-on senior leadership role, suited to someone who is both strategically minded and operationally confident — a collaborative leader who can lead suppliers, strengthen systems and financial processes, and take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery in a growing global charity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial leadership, planning and sustainability
● Support the MD in developing the annual organisational budget and take overall responsibility for financial performance, controls and processes.
● Work closely with the external accountants to ensure timely and accurate management accounts, annual accounts, financial reports, forecasts reporting for the MD, Board and Finance Committee.
● Take ownership of cash-flow forecasting, reserves management, financial planning and financial controls to support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, Companies House requirements (for any trading subsidiary) and charity SORP accounting standards.
● Lead the annual independent examination process and manage relationships with external auditors/examiners and other financial advisers.
● Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT returns and day-to-day financial administration, working closely with the external accounts team.
● Oversee restricted fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of grant expenditure, compliance with funder requirements and timely financial reporting.
Operations, systems and organisational effectiveness
● Lead and strengthen the organisation’s operational infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes and ways of working are effective, efficient and fit for purpose.
● Maintain an overall organisational plan, coordinating priorities, timelines and dependencies across the organisation.
● Identify and implement opportunities to improve organisational systems, operational processes and internal coordination to strengthen effectiveness and support sustainable growth.
● Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, including office management, IT systems, supplier contracts and operational compliance.
● Ensure the organisation’s IT and digital systems effectively support current and future organisational needs, including identifying and implementing opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and support organisational goals.
● Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.
● Lead financial and operational planning for key organisational activities, including the logistics and delivery of major events.
● Oversee joiner and leaver processes, ensuring a consistent, compliant and effective experience and that all required processes are correctly followed.
Governance, risk & compliance
● Lead the management, monitoring and reporting of the organisational risk register, ensuring key risks are actively managed and appropriately reported to the Board and relevant sub-committees.
● Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including employment law, GDPR, health and safety and charity law.
● Act as the organisational lead for data protection, ensuring effective and compliant data protection practices across the organisation.
● Provide the Company Secretary function, including preparing Board papers and minutes, supporting the administration of the Finance and Risk Committees, and maintaining statutory registers and records.
● Work closely with the Chairs of the Finance and Risk Committees to support effective Board oversight of financial, operational and organisational risks.
● Ensure organisational policies are kept up to date, appropriately reviewed and approved by the Trustees.
Key Requirements
● Demonstrable experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role within a charity, not-for-profit, public or values-led organisation.
● Strong experience leading organisational operations and enabling functions, including finance, governance, compliance, IT and organisational infrastructure.
● Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial controls, audit processes and financial planning.
● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, operational planning and decision-making as part of a senior leadership team.
● Good understanding of governance, organisational risk management and regulatory compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
● Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, complexity and operational risk while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
● At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial finance and/or operations role.
● Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term organisational planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.
● Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, present and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including Boards and senior leadership teams.
● Ability to influence, advise and support decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.
● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to strengthen systems, improve operational processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.
● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
● Strong IT and digital systems skills, including experience with finance systems, CRM platforms and organisational technology tools.
● Ability to navigate complexity, manage organisational risk, exercise sound judgement and make sound decisions in a values-led environment.
● Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver to deadlines.
Knowledge & Understanding
● Good understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance, including charity SORP and restricted and unrestricted fund management.
● Good understanding of people administration, employment legislation, organisational risk and operational compliance, including safeguarding responsibilities.
● Understanding of how financial management, operational infrastructure and people practices contribute to organisational effectiveness and the delivery of mission and impact.
Design for Good mobilises a global alliance to create lasting impact through design.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Self-Employed Associate - Building Surveyor
Based in the Midlands & North of England
Key details
About the Ethical Property Foundation
The Ethical Property Foundation is the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. We provide expert, independent property advice and education to more than 900 organisations each year.
We are seeking experienced self-employed Chartered Building Surveyors to join our team and lead project based opportunities, typical surveys include:
The role
We’re seeking Chartered Building Surveyors (or equivalent) with:
You’ll need excellent communication skills to engage and empower our clients—many of whom support vulnerable people in challenging circumstances—and the ability to investigate, analyse, and propose practical property solutions.
Our Associate Property Advisers work flexibly from home, with occasional client site visits across England, Wales, and Scotland. Charitable rates for reports and surveys usually at 50% to 60% of market value.
Skills and experience
· educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience
· Chartered Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification
· minimum of fifteen years’ experience
· experience of providing advice, including by phone / email
· experience of communicating a technical subject to the lay person
· experience of residential and commercial property sectors
· a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs
· knowledge or experience of building surveys from a charity perspective
· experience of working as a consultant
· interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property
· experience of working in a small team
· excellent written and spoken communication skills and computer literate
What we offer
Our clients support a diverse range of causes and manage every type of property imaginable. In the past year, we’ve advised on office buildings, church premises, oast houses, former schools, libraries, theatres, fields, industrial units, and more.
You’ll be part of a team of extraordinary senior property professionals who share a passion for making a positive impact.
Deadline for Applications:
Thursday 1st October with Interviews being held remotely on Teams on Thursday 15th October.
Your covering letter should explain:
The Ethical Property Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Mission To deliver high quality education and support, enabling voluntary organisations in England and Wales to manage their premises sustainably.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
This role offers an opportunity to play a vital part in sustaining our Helpline service, which sits at the heart of the support we provide to people living with PSP & CBD. As Helpline Care Navigator (HCN), you will act as the first point of contact for individuals, families and health professionals across the West and South West.
You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support and clear, practical information via telephone and email, ensuring people affected by PSP & CBD feel heard, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Alongside direct support, you will actively engage with health and social care professionals, neurology clinics and wider partners to strengthen local awareness of PSP & CBD and enhance referral pathways across the region.
This is a key role in maintaining continuity, quality and momentum within our Helpline service and you will be reporting to the Helpline and Support Services Manager.
Contract Type
Full Time – permanent contract (6 month probationary period)
Salary
£27,500 per annum
Hours of Work & Annual Leave
The main office is in Milton Keynes, and we have a hybrid working policy with staff expected to spend one day a week in the office and the remainder can be worked from home. HCN’s currently work from the office on a Wednesday. There is flexibility in the arrangements that need to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
To be ‘first point of call’ for people with PSP & CBD and their families living in the West and South West Region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Isle of Wight. Providing people with support and information over the phone and via email.
The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Job Purpose
This role offers an opportunity to play a vital part in sustaining our Helpline service, which sits at the heart of the support we provide to people living with PSP & CBD. As Helpline Care Navigator (HCN), you will act as the first point of contact for individuals, families and health professionals across the West and South West.
You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support and clear, practical information via telephone and email, ensuring people affected by PSP & CBD feel heard, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Alongside direct support, you will actively engage with health and social care professionals, neurology clinics and wider partners to strengthen local awareness of PSP & CBD and enhance referral pathways across the region.
This is a key role in maintaining continuity, quality and momentum within our Helpline service and you will be reporting to the Helpline and Support Services Manager.
Contract Type
Full Time – permanent contract (6 month probationary period)
Salary
£27,500 per annum
Hours of Work & Annual Leave
The main office is in Milton Keynes, and we have a hybrid working policy with staff expected to spend one day a week in the office and the remainder can be worked from home. HCN’s currently work from the office on a Wednesday. There is flexibility in the arrangements that need to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
To be ‘first point of call’ for people with PSP & CBD and their families living in the West and South West Region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Isle of Wight. Providing people with support and information over the phone and via email.
The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Benefits
For more information about this role, please visit our website.
CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED BY PSP & CBD.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Animal Defenders International
London – Los Angles – Bogota – South Africa. Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a UK non-profit; ADI Foundation is a UK registered charity (inc. Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research); Animal Defenders International Inc.US (nonprofit). Animal Defenders International South Africa, PBO (charity), funding the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. ADI works to protect wildlife, our environment; to end suffering of animals in entertainment (circuses, movies, shows, sports); replacement of animals in research & testing with advanced technology. When governments ban the use of all, or wild animals in entertainment, or wildlife pets, ADI supports with relocation of the animals, emptying all circus cages in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala. The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS), South Africa, is home to over 30 rescued big cats from circuses, illegal pet trade, zoos.
Location: London (hybrid/remote; 3 days office, 2 days remote)
Terms: Permanent, full time. Benefits: 20 days annual leave; national holidays; 5 days office closure Christmas–New Year; Stakeholder pension.
Reports to: ADI President and Vice President
Position objective:
Duties:
Publications, Social, Websites, Online & Print
Management, data, oversight, reporting:
Who should apply:
You have the necessary skills and experience, with at least 4 years’ experience in fundraising planning and management for charities, including:
- Create friendly, positive, service-oriented approach to help supporters donate and advocate for animals.
- Diligent processing/handling of donations, acknowledgements, correspondence, phone calls.
- Integrity and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive and confidential information
- Integrity of financial records with finance database; liaison with CFO.
About Us:
ADI is Great Nonprofits Top-rated; Charity Navigator 4-star. Operating from London, Los Angeles, Bogota and South Africa. Exposes animal suffering and works for legal protection; replacement of animals used in research; ending the suffering of animals in entertainment; movies, advertising, circuses, sport. Wildlife trade, environment. Once animal circuses are banned ADI helps governments with implementation and relocation of the survivors to ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa: ADI has featured in CBS 60 Minutes, Animal Planet Discovery features and made award-winning documentary, Lion Ark (broadcast in over 40 countries).
Our internal policies:
ADI is dedicated to ending the suffering of animals and works for their legal protection. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment, and a plant-based lifestyle is preferred. ADI is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability or other.
How to apply:
Cover email should detail how you meet our criteria, together with your CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Clinical Services Manager
Location: Finsbury Park, London, with limited travel outside London
Hours: 21 hours per week, with occasional out-of-hours work
Salary: £40,800 pro rata (21 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Clinical Services
About the role
icap is looking for an experienced and committed Clinical Services Manager to join our Clinical Management Team and support the Director of Clinical Services in the delivery, development and governance of icap’s therapeutic services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician with strong clinical management and people-management skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality, accessible therapy and supporting therapists to provide safe, effective and culturally sensitive services.
As Clinical Services Manager, you will have an important role in overseeing the day-to-day delivery of our clinical services, supporting our network of therapists and supervisors, and ensuring that clients receive a high-quality service from referral through to allocation and ongoing therapy.
You will act as a senior clinical resource within the organisation, providing clinical consultation and guidance, particularly around risk and safeguarding, while working closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Administrator, therapists, supervisors and partner agencies.
Key responsibilities
As Clinical Services Manager, you will:
Provide clinical leadership and management across designated services, supporting therapists and supervisors and ensuring that clinical practice meets icap’s policies, procedures and governance requirements.
Oversee the client journey, including referrals, pre-initial consultations, triage, assessments and allocations, working closely with the Clinical Administrator and assessing therapists.
Provide senior clinical advice and consultation, including guidance around clinical risk, safeguarding and complex presentations, and provide clinical cover where required.
Support and develop our clinical teams, including induction, regular reviews, recruitment, team meetings, CPD and ensuring high standards of clinical documentation and outcome measurement.
Build strong relationships with partner agencies, funders and stakeholders, representing icap at relevant meetings and contributing to consultation, service development and improved access to therapy.
Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and wider management team on clinical governance, service development, audits, policies, reporting and the continued development of icap’s therapeutic services.
About you
We are looking for a qualified and experienced therapist who combines strong clinical expertise with excellent organisational and management skills.
You will have:
Full professional membership, registration and accreditation with UKCP, BPS, BPC, BACP or equivalent.
At least five years’ post-qualification experience.
Experience of working therapeutically with people who have experienced childhood trauma.
Experience of clinical management or management within an organisational setting.
Experience of working across different cultural contexts and a strong commitment to culturally sensitive practice.
Experience of collecting and measuring clinical outcomes, including CORE.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills.
The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary and collaborative team.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements.
An understanding of Irish history, culture, identity and the experiences of Irish communities.
Experience or training in additional therapeutic approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, IFT, EMDR or Integrative Counselling would be desirable.
Why work with icap?
At icap, our work is centred on providing accessible, high-quality therapeutic support and responding sensitively to the needs of the communities we work with.
We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, culturally sensitive practice and improving access to therapy for people who may otherwise face barriers to accessing support.
We value compassionate clinical practice, collaboration, professional development and strong relationships with our clients, therapists, community partners and wider network.
As Clinical Services Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both the quality of our clinical services and the continued development of the organisation.
You will join a committed Clinical Management Team and work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, CEO, therapists, supervisors and partner organisations.
How to apply
Please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Clinical Services Manager role, including the full range of clinical, management, service-development and organisational responsibilities.
If you are an experienced clinician looking to take the next step in your clinical management career and are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive therapeutic services, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Clinical Services Manager | Clinical Management | Clinical Services | Therapy Services | Clinical Governance | Trauma-Informed Practice | Service Development | Mental Health
Head of Finance
Salary£80,000.00 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid (with 1 to 2 days a week in the office)
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: London/Hybrid (with 1 to 2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £80,000.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1228366
About Us
Founded in 1844, YMCA is a global movement and the world's largest youth-focused charity. In England and Wales, YMCAs are based in over 700 communities across 168 local authorities supporting young people and communities to reach their potential. The turnover of YMCA in 2025-26 was £386m. YMCA England & Wales is a £23 million organisation of more than 400 colleagues, supporting a Federation of 80 local YMCAs to deliver vital services which positively impact young lives across the country. As we grow our income and impact, we are seeking an established and inspirational Head of Finance to take on one of the most pivotal roles in our organisation.
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership appointment, reporting to the Director of Resources and leading a Finance team of around nine, including the payroll function. You will act as our lead on all matters of finance, liaising with our Federation members where necessary, providing expert support to our Income Generation Directorate (Fundraising and Retail) and other internal Directorates, embedding financial insight into revenue-generation strategy and working in close collaborative partnership with senior colleagues both within those teams but also across the Federation. Beyond this, you will oversee statutory reporting, investments, VAT and taxation compliance, and provide expert counsel to our Board of Trustees and Finance and Audit Committee.
Why You
Perhaps you have already established an excellent track record within a charity with significant fundraising and retail operations and are ready for the scale and influence this role commands. Or perhaps this is your first move into a charity; you are a seasoned accountant whose clients have included charitable organisations, and you now plan to apply that expertise where it matters most. Either way, this is a genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of a movement with over 180 years of heritage as we continue to embed strong financial practices whilst delivering our strategic ambition
What We're Looking For
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with senior management experience leading finance in an organisation of comparable scale, ideally with charity reporting and SORP knowledge. Strong business partnering skills, gravitas with trustees and committees, and genuine collaborative leadership are essential to succeed in this crucial role.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


If you love keeping things running smoothly and creating a space where everyone feels at home, this role is for you. As our Office and Services Coordinator, you’ll be the friendly first point of contact for children, young people, families, staff, tenants, and visitors. You’ll bring warmth, professionalism, and great organisation to the front desk and the everyday life of our buildings.
You’ll take charge of room hire bookings, ensuring every customer has a seamless experience. You’ll keep our spaces stocked, safe, and functioning beautifully by managing supplies, equipment, maintenance oversight, and health & safety compliance. You’ll handle queries, calls, and correspondence with confidence and care.
This is a role for someone proactive, organised, and people‑focused — someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy, community‑driven environment. Your work helps create a welcoming, efficient space where everyone feels supported and valued.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in a vibrant community hub, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Special Events Manager (Maternity Cover)
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Special Events Manager, to join our Income Generation and Development team.
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack below.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 11th September 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interim Director of Programmes Transformation
Specialist charity providing frontline support to vulnerable people
Salary: £70,000 FTE, pro rata for six months
Contract: Six months
Location: London | Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a specialist charity at an important point in its development.
The Interim Director of Programmes Transformation will provide senior leadership across a large, multidisciplinary Programmes Directorate, combining day-to-day operational leadership with a significant programme of transformation and change.
Reporting to the CEO and joining the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality frontline services while leading a defined six-month programme to strengthen and future-proof the Directorate.
About you
We are looking for a collaborative senior leader with:
· Significant experience leading frontline services and multidisciplinary teams in a complex, safeguarding environment.
· A strong track record of leading organisational or service transformation and embedding sustainable change.
· Experience of contract implementation, compliance and performance management.
· Strong people leadership and workforce planning experience.
· The ability to balance strategic transformation with effective day-to-day operational delivery.
· Excellent stakeholder management, judgement and resilience.
· A commitment to delivering safe, effective and high-quality services for people experiencing vulnerability.
This is a hands-on interim leadership role offering the opportunity to make a significant impact over six months, both on the effective delivery of services and the organisation's future direction.
The successful candidate will be available to start in September 2026.
This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026
CVs will be reviewed and candidates submitted on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back



About DadVocates
DadVocates is a new four-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, that will train, mentor and supervise young dads with lived experience of young fatherhood to act as volunteer peer advocates for young fathers going through children’s social care (CSC) proceedings, including Child Protection, Child in Need and Public Law Outline.
The project responds to evidence from our work with over 800 young dads, which shows that the majority felt negatively about CSC proceedings from the outset: many hold fatalistic expectations about losing contact with their children and are reluctant to engage. By matching young dads with a trained volunteer DadVocate at the earliest possible stage, the project aims to build agency, improve engagement and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Over four years, the project will train 40 volunteer DadVocates, support 100 young dads through CSC proceedings, and deliver father-inclusive practice training to 160 social workers and other professionals across five local authorities. It will also co-design clear guidance on what good father-inclusive practice looks like within children’s social care teams.
This is a genuinely ambitious project, working at the intersection of lived experience, peer advocacy, social care practice and systems change. It was conceived by a young dad who is now a NEYDL trustee and qualified social worker and has been co-designed with 174 young dads over three years.
The role
The DadVocate Programme Manager will lead this project from the outset. You will recruit, train, mentor and supervise our volunteer DadVocates; chair and manage the project Steering Committee; lead the development and delivery of professional training for social workers; oversee monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting; and manage the project budget.
This is a programme management role, not a casework role. Cases are held by NEYDL’s Senior Young Dads Workers; the DadVocates you manage provide peer support within those cases. You will have direct relationships with young dad beneficiaries through steering committee meetings, evaluation sessions and learning events, but your primary responsibility is managing and supporting the DadVocates and the systems around them.
The DadVocates are young dads with lived experience of young fatherhood, not professional practitioners. They will need significant support, encouragement and professional development to operate effectively in what can be a challenging environment. The quality of that management and support is central to the success of this project.
You will work alongside training and research providers, closely with NEYDL’s Senior Young Dads Workers as the case holders and be supported day-to-day by the CEO.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone with substantial experience, knowledge and competency working within the children’s social care and social work arena, alongside a track record of managing projects in the voluntary sector. The ideal candidate will bring both: professional grounding in children’s social care/social work and the programme management experience to lead a complex, multi-strand project over four years.
You will possess a deep understand of the children’s social care and social work system, be able to design and deliver training that changes professional culture and have the people management skills to support a team of volunteer young dads who are developing professional skills alongside their advocacy role. You will also need to build trusted relationships with young dad beneficiaries, social workers, academic partners and a range of local statutory and voluntary organisations.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of young fatherhood or young parenthood, from people with personal or professional experience of children’s social care proceedings (including professionally qualified social workers) and people from minoritised backgrounds.
What we offer
NEYDL is a close, inclusive and supportive team that actively invests in the development of its staff. We are a non-judgmental organisation built on mutual trust, respect and honesty. If you join us, you will be part of a team that genuinely believes in what it does.
In addition, we offer:
Job purpose
To lead and manage the DadVocates project, a four-year National Lottery-funded programme training volunteer young dads as peer advocates for young fathers in children’s social care proceedings; delivering professional training to social workers; and working towards the embedding of father-inclusive practice across children’s social care teams in five local authorities.
Key responsibilities
1. Project management
2. Steering Committee
3. Co-creating the DadVocate training programme
4. Managing and supporting volunteer DadVocates
5. Matching DadVocates with young dads in CSC proceedings
6. Professional training for social workers
7. Monitoring, evaluation and learning
8. Safeguarding
9. Collaboration and partnerships
10. Other
11. Standard clauses
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Key info:
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Earn a £27.01 k salary - On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs.
Develop your ability to make an impact - Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. Our alumni are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.
Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities - Our Associates have moved into a range of impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK, a former accountant now CEO at Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and a journalist and editor now co-CEO of Heard.
Standard UK holiday allowance
A 3-day residential (expenses paid)
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for you if you’re either:
at a stage in your career where you’ve built solid professional experience and want to use your professional skills to create change in organisations, systems and beyond;
not currently in a career that aligns with your beliefs, but looking to transition into one;
or you’re already in the impact sector and want to deepen your understanding of how systems and organisations work, develop the skills to lead transformational change, clarify your purpose and vision, and join a cohort and wider network of peers committed to putting purpose before profit.
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
Fluency in English
Office environment experience
Skills including project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply:
Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.
Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October, 9:00 am BST
Interviews will be held in mid-late November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Housing and Destitution Caseworker to join our small, impactful team and provide or co-ordinate advice on welfare and housing issues to migrants.
ABOUT US
Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC) is a community-based charity providing free legal advice, casework support and holistic support services to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
Approximately 50% of the people we support are homeless, and many are experiencing destitution due to precarious immigration status, the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) restriction or whilst living undocumented in the UK. HMC’s work is informed by our vision of a UK where no one is forced into destitution, exploitation, or vulnerability because of their immigration status.
HMC is currently a small team of 7 employees, including a CEO, Community Manager, Immigration Team Manager, Immigration Caseworker and Access to Justice Coordinator, and an Administrative Support Officer alongside a larger team of up to 60 volunteers.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
We are based in our office in Stoke Newington, where we provide immigration advice & representation and our housing advice and casework support services. We also offer regular community sessions in a local venue on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. We call these sessions our ‘Wednesday Service’. The Wednesday Service has historically been the heart and soul of HMC, and it continues to play a key role in our service delivery, accessibility and community presence.
Our Wednesday Service is a multi-functioning hub, offering a warm, welcoming and accessible space for:
Legal advice appointments with HMC advisors and external specialist partners
Casework appointments with staff and specialist volunteers
Holistic advocacy appointments delivered by our volunteers
Our team supports an average of 350 people across all our service areas.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Housing and Destitution Caseworker will provide or co-ordinate advice on welfare and housing issues to migrants. This will include people visiting the Wednesday Service or referred by the Immigration Team. The post holder will assist with follow-up casework, and recruit and develop a small volunteer Housing and Destitution Support Team to support with these tasks. The post-holder will work to build partnerships with external specialist advisers, to expand our diagnostic advice provision and support with successful referrals for onward legal challenges.
Main duties
Develop and coordinate partnerships with external specialist housing advisors to deliver housing advice and take on cases where able.
Recruit and induct volunteers to a small Housing and Destitution Support Team and supervise their work.
Keep up to date with legislation and practical guidance required to support destitute migrants, including attending relevant training sessions.
Provide training to HMC’s volunteers on housing and destitution issues.
Make referrals to public law/community care and housing legal representatives for complex casework and legal challenges such as judicial review.
Identify where visitors need to access mental health or specialist support and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with HMC’s safeguarding procedures.
Maintain records on all casework, regularly review progress during the casework journey, and ensure that cases are closed when support has ended.
Partnerships
Develop links and partnerships with other organisations to enable effective joint working.
Collect information, statistics and case studies on destitute migrants and the issues they face for the purposes of improving service quality and to meet the requirements of funders.
Contribute case studies and statistical data to relevant policy/strategic legal work carried out by HMC and other partner organisations.
Attend forums of organisations working in the sector to share best practice and evidence from HMC’s frontline work.
Additional responsibilities
Administrative tasks relevant to the post
Help to cover the work of the team during absences
Contribute to HMC’s housing and destitution guides and signposting materials
Support with the wider work of the organisation as needed, including assisting with the set-up and pack-down of the Wednesday Service and associated events.
Implement sensitively HMC’s policies and procedures, especially with regards to confidentiality
and diversity, equity and inclusion
Work collaboratively with other HMC staff, volunteers and professional advisors
Participate actively in staff meetings, and other meetings as may reasonably be required
Attend HMC Trustees’ meetings as required
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification (below) via the Charity Job website.
Two professional references will be requested if successful at interview. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate level of DBS check.
We know that women and people from marginalised or under-represented groups- including people of colour- tend to apply only for roles where they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to apply if you have an interest in the role even if you do not meet all the criteria below, particularly if you have lived experience of migration.
Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK but you are interested in supporting HMC, please see our website for opportunities to volunteer with us.
The application deadline is 23.30 on Saturday 19th September, and we expect to hold interviews in the week beginning 5th October 2026.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
E = Essential, D = Desirable
Experience
E – Experience providing advice and casework support to destitute migrants and/or experience of providing housing advice and casework support to people facing homelessness.
E – Experience of providing support, supervision and training to volunteers
E- Experience communicating clearly and professionally with a range of audiences, including the public and statutory services.
E – Track record of working in a team in a highly pressurised, front-facing environment.
D – Experience of maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of agencies
D – Experience of recording and reporting outcomes to funders
Knowledge / Skills
E - Knowledge of the rights of migrants seeking housing, and community care support in the UK and the UK’s housing and homelessness services and support provision.
E – Understanding of the UK asylum support provisions.
E – Knowledge of refugee, migrant and homelessness organisations and other relevant organisations to support referrals and signposting.
E - Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, CRM databases (HMC uses Lamplight).
D - Working knowledge of UK immigration legislation affecting refugees and migrants and the impact of the hostile environment on migrants.
D – Experience of recognising and responding to safety and safeguarding concerns, and supporting members of the public in a trauma-informed way.
Personal
E - Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
E - Ability to work with vulnerable migrants with sensitivity and cultural awareness.
E - Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and of advancing the rights of migrants in the UK.
E - Commitment to ongoing learning and development and keeping up to date with legislative developments which will have an impact on migrants.
E - Ability on occasion to work outside of normal office hours (e.g. evening meetings).
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification, via the CharityJob website.
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Founded in 1681 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea has stood for centuries as a national symbol of gratitude to the soldiers who have served our country, and is home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. Today, the Hospital’s role remains to ensure that those who have served are always supported.
We are now looking for a proactive and creative Internal Communications Officer to support the delivery of engaging and effective communications across the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This role is for maternity cover. Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, you will help bring our stories, people and purpose to life, ensuring staff, Pensioners and volunteers feel informed, connected and inspired.
If you’re an internal comms professional with strong communication skills, experience creating compelling content for internal audiences, and a passion for building staff engagement, this could be the role for you.
Where you fit in
Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, including the Chief Executive Officer and HR Director, you'll play a key role in delivering effective internal communications that support organisational objectives, strengthen staff engagement and embed a culture aligned with the Royal Hospital’s values.
What you’ll be doing
You'll lead the planning and delivery of internal communications activity, ensuring colleagues across the Royal Hospital receive clear, timely and engaging communications that support our strategic priorities.
You will:
· Develop and deliver effective internal communications plans that support organisational objectives and priorities
· Work closely with senior leaders to deliver clear and consistent messaging across the organisation
· Support the delivery of a strong ‘fundraising-first’ narrative through internal communications activity
· Promote staff engagement initiatives, including pulse surveys, helping to support action planning and organisational improvement
· Drive awareness and adoption of key staff initiatives, including onboarding, appraisals, values and ways of working
· Manage and develop internal communications channels, including the staff intranet, ensuring content remains relevant, engaging and up to date
· Build strong relationships across teams, providing advice on communications planning, messaging, audiences and channels
· Support strategic planning communications to ensure colleagues understand organisational goals and priorities
· Lead on communications with Chelsea Pensioners, ensuring communications are two-way, inclusive and aligned with their needs and preferences
· Monitor and evaluate communications activity, providing insight and reporting to inform future activity and support decision-making
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Able to create clear, engaging content for a range of internal audiences
· Experienced in internal communications, employee engagement or organisational communications
· Skilled at building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
· Experienced in supporting organisational change, culture programmes or staff engagement initiatives
· Highly organised, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
· Comfortable working independently and using initiative while contributing as part of a collaborative team
· Experienced in managing intranet content and developing engaging internal communications channels
· Analytical and results-focused, with experience evaluating communications activity and reporting on outcomes
· Calm under pressure and able to manage sensitive communications with professionalism and discretion
· IT literate, including Microsoft Office and digital communications platforms
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape internal communications within a unique national institution, ensuring colleagues and Chelsea Pensioners remain connected to the Royal Hospital’s mission, values and future ambitions.
Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates throughout the recruitment process.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home


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Our mission at York SU is simple - we provide representation, opportunities and run services for all 22,000+ students at the University of York. Following an ambitious period of growth, we are now entering the next chapter for York SU.
As our Membership Services Director you will join our Senior Leadership Team, shaping the Union’s student experience offer and leading strategic development, operational management and evaluation of the Union’s membership activities across three core teams: student voice and representation, communities and opportunities, fostering an empowering and high-performing culture.
Reporting to the Co CEO (Membership Services and Charity Affairs), we are looking for a strategic leader that can balance a robust approach and day to day operational excellence with big-picture thinking; helping us navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while keeping our members at the heart of everything we do.
You will be expected to contribute to excellent operational delivery that is inclusive by design and creates an offer that is reflective of our student communities to grow engagement, impactful representation and satisfaction. You will serve as the senior point of escalation for high-risk operations, ensuring that student activity operates within safe, legal, and inclusive frameworks. And you will champion a data-driven approach, using research and insight to influence policy and practice, and demonstrate our impact.
York SU is unashamedly ambitious, innovative, and value-led. We actively invest in our people and pride ourselves on a deeply collaborative and sector-leading working culture. If you’re excited by the opportunity to harness the voices of students, and want to contribute to a sustainable and enterprising Union that’s working hard to empower, support and challenge to ensure that student life at York is the best that it can be, now and in the future, then we would love to hear from you.
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