Child support officer jobs

Multi-award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious team to manage our flagship family accommodation service.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of our family accommodation service, including the management of the housekeeping team, and you will ensure that all families receive a warm welcome, and experience first-rate accommodation during their stay.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong organisational skills are key attributes for this role. You will engage with hospital staff, and the families in their care, on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be expected to support the principles, values, and objectives of The Grand Appeal. 

Our ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting individuals and families experiencing challenging circumstances. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate considered, balanced and reasoned judgement; and be able to navigate and address complex issues with sensitivity and delicacy.  The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. 

Applicants will be expected to bring energy, enthusiasm and positivity to all elements of the role, using initiative and self-motivation to drive success. The role is based across multiple sites adjacent to Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital which the applicant will be required to attend daily. 

The role will involve close collaboration with wider Grand Appeal team members to engage and actively encourage families to support the charity.  The successful applicant will also play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality comms and marketing across all the sites on which accommodation is provided, by working closely with colleagues across the wider charity.

The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding workplace for its approx. 40 staff. We have a strong team culture in which all staff are expected to play an important part. Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and The Grand Appeal’s most important resource.  

We offer:    

· Competitive salary

·      Generous holiday allowance

· Healthcare plan (after probation) 

· Pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice) 

If this sounds like the right workplace for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.  

Key responsibilities:

· To lead and manage the daily operation of the Grand Appeal’s family accommodation service

· To provide a warm, supportive welcome to families staying in our accommodation

· To liaise with staff in hospital wards to allocate accommodation

· To build strong relationships with all families and guests, engage with them to encourage fundraising and support

· To manage the Standard Operating Procedures for all accommodation premises, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment is provided for all guests and visitors

· To manage the housekeeping provision, ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is delivered across all accommodation sites

· To deliver strong budget and stock management and effective procurement practices

· To ensure required training, development and recruitment checks are completed for all housekeeping staff

· To consistently exhibit the values of the Grand Appeal and managerial behaviours

· To demonstrate effective team working skills across all aspects of the role

Key tasks:

Providing a high-quality accommodation experience

· Deliver high-quality accommodation service on a daily basis

· Build and maintain relationships with key staff at each hospital to ensure open communication and alignment to deliver a compliant, safe and high-quality accommodation service

· Undertake daily liaison with key ward/hospital staff to agree allocation of available accommodation

· Work closely with the hospital staff to manage any concerns arising

· Ensure accommodation is allocated in line with the Grand Appeal strategy, policies and procedures

· Provide a warm welcome and induction for guests on arrival and provide ongoing support during their stay

· Regularly review all guest materials to ensure impact and accuracy

· Develop strong relationships with guests during their stay and provide engaging information about the charity and encourage future fundraising and support

· Design and deliver a programme of regular touchpoints with guests, for example weekly coffee mornings

· Ensure guest data is accurately recorded and processed in line with GDPR requirements

· Develop and deliver a process for getting feedback on the accommodation service

 Operational management

· Work closely to support the wider Operations and Services Team

· Manage the daily allocation of work for housekeeping staff and regularly check standards

· Maintain good stock levels for cleaning materials, bedding, appliances etc., to ensure the smooth running of the accommodation

· Manage the annual accommodation budget and ensure effective procurement practices are in place and implemented

· Manage, review and suggest improvements to the Grand Appeal’s standard operating procedures for family accommodation

· On an interim basis, work with the wider team to provide whatever support is required for the servicing, maintenance and testing requirements for the accommodation e.g. fire checks and alarm servicing

Income generation and team working

· Work collaboratively to ensure all touch points for income generation are presented

· Encourage donations and fundraising from guests and provide relevant information on ways they can support the charity

· Make introductions to the wider fundraising team

· Support Grand Appeal events including representing the charity at events as required

· Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the charity, to support media requests and donor visits

· Support the marketing and communications team to help identify suitable guests to be involved in future media requests and/or case studies

Other tasks

· Keep abreast of governance requirements pursuant to all charity activity, including but not limited to the Charities Act, Fundraising            Regulator, Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and General Data Protection Regulation.

· Carry out other tasks and duties as required, to support colleagues across the organisation.

 This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the charity. All job descriptions are non-contractual and give a sense of the broad scope of the role and so include a level of flexibility. While they list some key tasks there will also always be tasks that arise, and which can be reasonably expected of the role.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Your Role in Our Vision

As a Supporter Relations Officer, you will play a key role in providing fundraising and administrative support to the Fundraising directorate. 

Your work will ensure that supporter inquiries are handled with care, registrations for fundraising appeals and campaigns are seamlessly managed, and all fundraising events are executed to the highest standard.

Is This Role for You?

• Ability to communicate effectively with supporters and colleagues, ensuring clear and positive interactions.
• Strong focus on delivering outstanding Supporter Service with empathy and professionalism.
• Proficient in prioritising and managing multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent ability to build meaningful relationships with supporters and colleagues, fostering collaboration and trust.
• High ethical standards and reliability in handling sensitive information and responsibilities.
• Capacity to address challenges and resolve issues effectively as they arise.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining focus and drive to meet objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supporter inquiries, registrations, and communications for fundraising appeals, campaigns, and events.
• Provide administrative assistance to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising activities across the directorate.
• Assist in planning and coordinating a variety of fundraising events to meet organisational goals.
• Oversee multiple ongoing activities, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the charity to address issues and maintain seamless operations.
• Uphold the highest standards of Supporter Service, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose. 

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
• Experience in customer services
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

Please see full job description here

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role. Please also include your preferred location.

Application deadline: Sunday 20th July 2025
Salary: £22,386 - £23,600 
Contract: Full time contract (12 month) and 1 permanent role  
Location: Hybrid Remote 

Why Join Marie Curie?

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Membership discounts through the Blue Light Card
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Join us in shaping a society where everyone receives the care they deserve at the end of life. Let’s make a lasting impact together.

Marie Curie is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a safe and supportive workplace for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences

Youth Focus NW (YFNW) proudly supports and develops Youth Work across the North West and beyond.

We believe in the power of Youth Work to improve lives.

We collaborate with local and national organisations to improve youth work practice, develop policy, and promote youth voice opportunities.

We nurture youth work practice and create networks, broker partnerships and open up opportunities for young people and organisations to work together. Our youth voice work gives young people opportunities to make a difference individually, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Business Support Officer to bolster our work.

Duties include the following: 

• Manage calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for executive review.
• Assist in organising and participating in events, workshops and focus groups.
• Input and analyse data, maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Support the development of team systems and processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness, including the effective management of administrative resources,where applicable.
• Support the Business Manager with financial tasks, including budget monitoring,invoicing, and payment processing.
• Support the Leaning & Development Manager with internal and external training coordination, monitoring and reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the office base is well-organised and equipped with necessary resources.

Benefits include:

• Flexible Working
• Training and development
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking at the office
• 25 days Annual Leave plus an additional day off on your birthday & 3 days for festive closure

Further duties and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment pack

We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage & Early Intervention Officer to join the Northern Police Investigation Centre team, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based between our Northern Hampshire office in Basingstoke and from home on a hybrid basis. You will be working shifts Monday to Friday between either 8am and 4pm, 10am and 6pm or 12pm and 8pm. You will also be required to work a minimum of 1 Saturday per month 8am to 4pm where you will receive a day off in lieu during the week. Shifts are designated on a rota basis which is given in advance.

As a Helpline Advisor / Triage & Early Intervention Officer, you will-

• be talking to people on the telephone from a variety of different backgrounds, all with different experiences.
• find that no two days are the same & you will need to use your communication skills and resilient nature to help those dealing with trauma and the effects of crime, who may have gone through a life-changing experience.
• receive robust training prior to working directly with clients so previous experience is not required.
• receive ongoing support to ensure that you can provide victims with quick responses to meet their needs and help them cope and recover.
• be working within a supportive team that is part of a large independent charity which offers the opportunity to develop skills to enhance your ongoing personal development.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

A little bit about the role 

Please note this advert is expected to close on Monday 25 July at 9am. 

As our communications officer, you will join our communications and marketing team. Part of our external relations division, the team play an essential role, crafting engaging communications that help achieve our mission and supporting colleagues across the charity to do the same.

This role is perfect for a creative comms professional with a passion for writing and storytelling. Through compelling and strategic communications, you’ll help raise awareness of Frontline’s mission, attract supporters, influence public perception, demonstrate our impact and promote our vital work. 

From fundraising to programme recruitment, from influencing policy to promoting our commercial offer, our work would not be possible without the impactful storytelling you will create in this role.

If you’d like to use your storytelling skills in a fast-paced role to make life better for children at risk of harm, we’d love to receive your application.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Working with colleagues across external relations, you will identify what storytelling is needed to achieve our charity objectives and make life better for children at risk of harm.
• Manage Frontline’s social media channels, create our social media plan and engage with our followers as needed.
• You will collaborate with our Fellowship team to keep our fellows – our programme alumni – engaged with our work and young people on our advisory board to amplify their voices and incorporate their perspective.

Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.

A little bit about you 

The ideal applicant would be an excellent writer and editor who excels in creating content for a broad range of multimedia and digital content channels. We’re looking for someone with a creative mind who enjoys actively seeking out stories to tell and deciding how and where to tell these stories so they have the most impact.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

This role is ineligible for sponsorship and so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Safe to Learn is a newly established network of teachers, parents, researchers, policymakers, young people and child safeguarding practitioners, working together to end antisemitism in UK schools. We co-produce evidence-based child safeguarding resources, tools and standards to address antisemitism and improve the school environment for all children, educators and support staff.

Safe to Learn is seeking a committed dynamic, and entrepreneurial Director to lead strategy development and implementation in collaboration with the Safe to Learn Independent Advisory Panel. Candidates with the following experience and commitment are encouraged to apply:

1. A demonstrable alignment with our mission and values.
2. A clear commitment to ending antisemitism and understanding of antisemitism, child rights and child safeguarding and their underlying principles.
3. A team-player, with a positive, dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to achieving our mission.
4. Significant experience and understanding of the UK education sector at a senior level.
5. A track-record of delivering high-impact advocacy and communications campaigns to achieve policy objectives.
6. Preferably related to non-discrimination, equality, anti-racism or child rights.
7. Experience of undertaking high-quality research and knowledge production in a related area.
8. High-level relationship management and network-building skills, including significant experience of engaging with policymakers.
9. Experience of developing high-quality resources and educational materials for children and educators.
10. A flexible, participatory and consultative approach with a proven ability to work in collaboration with a high-level advisory panel.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
12. Advocacy, consensus-building and facilitation skills, including diplomacy, tact, non-discrimination and respect for all.

Job Description for Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Communications

Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)

Hours: 9am to 5pm

ABOUT THE ROLE

Variety is looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the fundraising team as we are launching an exciting new multi-year partnership later this year. This role is a new position at the charity to support our ambitious growth to deliver award winning partnerships and raise money from corporate supporters, who are key to achieving our mission to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we are launching a three-year strategy to drive growth with lots of new fundraising plans in place alongside a great team and a new Director of Fundraising. You will have a portfolio of large partnerships to manage, and with your experience you will support the delivery of the corporate new business strategy, ensuring we maximise leads from all of our high-profile events. You will play a key role in our collaborative and high-performing team and grow your own team as required to deliver the partnership strategy.

ABOUT VARIETY

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.

In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

●Lead account management of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship, increasing engagement and supporting delivery for maximum potential for Variety

●Develop business leads to populate the corporate pipeline working with the new business manager, Director of Fundraising and CEO, for coordinating new business approaches

●Manage the largest national partnerships at Variety with integrated comms plans, staff and customer engagement and impact reporting

●Keep account plans and Salesforce, fundraising, communications, finance and impact reporting up to date, ensuring we meet key deadlines

●Attend Variety fundraising and awareness events, maximizing engagement opportunities for corporate partners and building relationships with supporters, while working closely with the services and communications team

●Manage budgeting of income from partners and reforecasting income

●Collaborate with the programmes team to plan our corporate partners Sunshine Coach presentations, Great Days Out, and visits to partner schools

●Coordinate staff volunteering for corporate partners when available

●Represent Variety externally at events and cheque presentations

●Participate in staff meetings, fundraising team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s fundraising strategy

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

•Five years’ experience working on a charity corporate partnerships team

•Experience managing five or six figure partnerships at a national level

•Experience of excellent donor stewardship

•Good writing and communication skills

•Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods

•Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role.

Applications will close on Wednesday, 30 July at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 4 August and 11 August. 

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.

Pension 7%, Life Assurance 4 x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, Medicash.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.

Purpose
This vital Data Officer role will support the Data Team in maintaining and developing the supporter relationship database (Salesforce NPSP), providing high quality support to CBM UK staff. You will be part of a dynamic & highly skilled Fundraising and Communications team, dedicated to inspiring people in the UK to help transform lives in some of the world’s poorest places.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Officer supports the Data Team to effectively use and maintain the fundraising database across the organisation to increase fundraising, communications and engagement potential.
1.Salesforce Maintenance and Support
a)Support with maintenance and administration of the supporter relationship database(Salesforce NPSP) and suite of Salesforce apps.
b)Provide first line support to members of staff responding to queries and issues.Escalate more complex issues to Senior Data and Insight Officer and Data and InsightManager as appropriate.
c)Import data and income into Salesforce from external data sources
d)Support Fundraising & Communications team in producing data for direct marketingappeals and carry out data checks to ensure data accuracy.
e)Perform data de-duplication and cleansing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of thedatabase, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and regulations
f)Assist the Fundraising & Communication team in building reports and dashboards todeliver timely and critical information.
g)Provide Salesforce training to new and existing users and support the development ofuser guides and training resources.
2.Other
(a)Contribute to a positive, inclusive working culture that reflects CBM UK’s values andcommitment to impact. Promote cross-team collaboration and innovation.
(b)Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams to support integrated working andshared learning.
(c)Undertake any other duties as required by the Data and Insight Manager andDirector of Fundraising, Impact & Communications.

Please downoad the Recruitment Pack for full details.

Day Care Officer – Day Care Centres 

Age UK Camden Day Care Centres are looking to recruit a Day Care Officer to cover  20 hours a week in shifts (4 x 5 hours) across our two Day Care Centres. 

There is a need to be flexible to be able to cover all days Monday to Friday and days are subject to change based on the rota. 

We are also looking to recruit a Day Care Officer on a 25 hour week for maternity cover on a fixed term contract starting on the 1st September 2025 for 39 weeks. 

Our Centres provide a wide range of activities as well as being a specialist Day Care Centres caring for older people with complex needs. The Day Care Centres also provide a hot lunch and a range of special events. We have a dedicated, specialist team supporting people with care needs, including those living with mild - moderate dementia and complex needs. 

The successful candidates will: 

• Have shared responsibility in the team for the implementation of a comprehensive service of care and support for service users 

• Act as a key worker for individual clients

• Deliver holistic and person centred wellbeing services which provide service users with social interaction and support to maintain their personal interests. 

Salary: Starting at SCP 4 £25,209.19 pa incl. London Weighting for 35 hpw - pro rata for part time which is £14,405.25 for 20 hours per week and £18,006.56 pa for a 25 hour week) 

(Staff work across both centres so need to be able to travel to Kings Cross and Hampstead.  Shifts range in times across the day and you must be able to work all the various shifts) 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing date: Monday 21st July 2025 - 5pm 

Interview date: TBC 

To Apply and for more information please click on the link below: 

Job Openings 

Please state on your application which role/s you are interested in. 

As part of the application process you will be asked to submit a completed application form demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form. 

Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer.  Registered Charity No. 293446 

Project Officer 

England South

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Ref: 02REC 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Contract: Fixed term for 3 years

Base: Dartmoor National Park Authority office with flexibility to work from home

About the role

As the Project Officer for Dartmoor, you will deliver the Bike It Moor project, which forms part of the Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes (DDL) programme. You will work in partnership and collaboration with other the DDL partners, who are also delivering projects as part of DDL, to accomplish shared objectives and targets. The DDL programme is led by Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) and made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to offer this exciting new role.

You will engage and work with selected schools and their wider communities in the project areas, developing and delivering fun, engaging and innovative activities and events. These will be inclusive and promote and enable all forms of active travel (walking, cycling, scooting and wheeling) to school. 

You will plan and deliver practical skills (like cycle and scooter skills sessions, bike maintenance and led walks and rides), information events (such as assemblies, drop-in sessions, pop up stands), competitions, incentive programmes and classroom sessions. You will also plan and deliver day and overnight cycling and walking experiences, giving pupils the opportunity to explore and enjoy the local green landscape, immerse pupils in the natural heritage of the area.

You will report directly to the local Project Manager and will recruit, train and support local volunteers on the project, as well as engaging with project officers across the South region and the UK.

Due to the nature of the role, a full DBS is required to be completed by the successful person. Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected.

About you

You should have experience of working with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds and be able to adapt your approach to meet varying needs. You must demonstrate evidence of planning and delivering engaging and interactive group workshops and activity sessions, as well as experience of events planning.

You will have experience of delivering successful behaviour change projects, ideally with a physical activity focus, and have an understanding of community based or environmental projects.

You will be a skilled communicator, with the ability to connect with different audiences ranging from children, parents, school staff and the wider community.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 16 July 2025.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 31st July or 1st August 2025

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

At Children’s University Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through learning beyond the classroom. We’re a small, passionate team with bold ambitions to expand our impact – and we’re looking for an equally ambitious Business Development and Community Partnership Manager to lead the way.

This is more than just a development role. It's about building sustainable growth strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and shaping a future where opportunity is no longer defined by postcode or circumstance.

As our Business Development and Community Partnership Manager, you will take the lead in shaping and implementing visionary, data-driven growth strategies across three vital areas:

• Place-based memberships with schools, universities, councils’ departments, and third sector organisations.
• Individual “at home” subscriptions for children in areas without direct Children’s University provision or those who do not engage with traditional education.
• Strategic business partnerships with corporates and SMEs, securing vital funding and in-kind support.

You’ll be a key figure in our next phase of growth — identifying new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and helping us scale our reach across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business activity and revenue growth across all three strategic areas.
• Build a strong, inclusive pipeline of potential members, partners, and funders.
• Manage and nurture relationships from first contact through to long-term collaboration.
• Use data and insight to shape decision-making and report progress to the board.
• Be a passionate ambassador for Children’s University at events, conferences, and online.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a proven track record in income generation, partnerships or sales – all sector’s welcome!
• Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Is a strategic thinker with the energy of a new business developer.
• Has the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and the empathy to build trust.
• Brings a creative, collaborative, and resilient mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, remote-first environment.

Why Join Us?

• A unique chance to shape a growing national charity’s development strategy.
• A collaborative, driven team that values innovation and purpose.
• Flexible working, with one day a week in Manchester.
• An opportunity to truly change lives through education and opportunity.

If you’re excited by the chance to lead sustainable growth with purpose, and you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team creating a brighter future for children across the UK.

About the role

This is a new role created at IRMO to strengthen how we measure, understand and communicate our impact. It sits at the heart of a learning-focused, community-led organisation working for migrant rights and social justice. We are open to hiring at either Officer or Lead level, depending on the experience and skills of the successful candidate.

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) who can take the lead in reviewing our current MEL systems and practices, identifying what’s working well and where there’s room for improvement. You’ll help embed more consistent, robust approaches to evidence and learning across the organisation, with the aim of improving the quality of our services and better demonstrating our impact to funders, partners and the community.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with the primary goal of strengthening our MEL systems, tools and capacity. There may be potential to extend the contract, depending on organisational needs and funding.

You’ll work closely with Programme Managers to ensure that data is collected, analysed and used in ways that are meaningful and accessible — not only to meet funder requirements, but to improve how we work and support our community. You’ll also support reporting processes and help build capacity across the team around MEL tools and approaches.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a values-driven approach, who is passionate about making data meaningful and useful in service of social justice. While we’re looking for someone who can take initiative and contribute from early on, you’ll be well supported by the Head of Programmes and Impact and welcomed into a collaborative, reflective team environment.

Key responsibilities

Strategy review

• Conduct an initial analysis of IRMO’s current MEL practices, systems and tools.

• Develop recommendations and an action plan for strengthening MEL across the organisation with support from the Head of Programmes and Impact.

Systems and frameworks

• Design or refine MEL frameworks and tools across IRMO’s programmes.

• Set up or improve systems for tracking outputs, outcomes and impact, including use of IRMO’s CRM system (Views).

• Ensure MEL systems are practical, consistent, and aligned with IRMO’s Theory of Change and values.

Data and analysis

• Support teams with day-to-day data collection and quality assurance, in line with project and funding requirements.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate useful insight and evidence.

• Support quarterly and annual reviews across programmes.

• Contribute to funding applications with relevant data and impact evidence.

Learning and capacity building

• Promote a culture of learning across the organisation, supporting teams to reflect, adapt and improve.

• Facilitate internal learning processes, including participatory evaluation, feedback tools, and learning workshops.

• Provide capacity-building support to staff on MEL tools, data use and analysis.

Reporting and communication

• Coordinate internal impact reporting and support external reporting to funders and stakeholders.

• Ensure that MEL processes meet GDPR requirements and ethical data collection standards.

• Communicate data and learning in accessible, meaningful formats for a range of audiences.

Person specification

Essential

• 2–4 years of experience in a MEL, data or research role, ideally in a community, charity or non-profit setting.

• Demonstrated ability to assess existing MEL practices and lead improvements to systems, tools, and processes.

• Experience designing or managing MEL frameworks, such as theories of change, results frameworks, and indicators.

• Confidence working with both quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys, focus groups and participatory methods.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to generate learning, demonstrate impact and inform decision-making.

• Experience facilitating learning and reflection processes, and supporting services to adapt based on evidence.

• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to work collaboratively, build relationships across teams, and support non-specialist colleagues to engage with MEL.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to tailor reporting for different audiences.

• Good communication skills in Spanish or Portuguese.

• Confident using digital tools to manage and analyse data, including spreadsheets, databases and survey platforms.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex information with accuracy.

• Understanding of data protection standards (including GDPR) and ethical MEL practices.

• Commitment to IRMO’s values, including anti-racism, anti-oppression, and community-led approaches, and an understanding of the issues facing migrant communities in the UK – particularly Latin Americans.

Desirable

• Experience using Views or a similar data management/CRM system.

• Experience designing or delivering participatory evaluation or community-led learning methods.

• Familiarity with IRMO’s programme areas: Advice, Education, Training and Employment (ETE), and Children and Young People (CYP).
   

We aim at all times to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as members of minoritised groups, and from Latin Americans and people with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to reflect the community we serve. 

We understand that some candidates may use generative AI tools to support their application. This is fine – but please note that we will review applications for signs of AI-generated content. Applications that appear heavily AI-written, especially where responses feel generic or lack personal insight, may be marked down.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for a passionate and politically savvy Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help shape the future of foster care in Wales at a time of exciting political opportunity.

Position: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales)
Location: Hybrid with weekly travel to the Cardiff office
Salary: £27,405 – £32,480 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time – 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July, 12am
Interview Date: Monday 4th August (Cardiff office)

What you’ll be doing:
This is a pivotal role within the UK-wide policy and campaigns team, influencing Welsh policy to improve the lives of children in foster care and the families who support them. With elections in the Senedd on the horizon, you’ll have a real opportunity to bring about change through political engagement, stakeholder influence and youth-led campaigning.

Key objectives include:

• Influencing parliamentary and policy-making processes in Wales
• Delivering high-impact campaigns and research projects
• Supporting the young people’s advisory board and amplifying lived experience
• Producing high-quality written materials for policy, campaigns and members
• Contributing to UK-wide projects and cross-team collaboration
   

Who we’re looking for:
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with policy and campaigning experience who is passionate about improving outcomes for children in foster care. You’ll need to be confident building relationships with politicians, government figures and people with lived experience, and skilled at producing credible, evidence-based materials that influence decision-makers.

We’re especially keen to hear from people with:

• Knowledge of the Welsh policy landscape and children’s social care
• Experience supporting youth-led or lived experience campaigning
• A strong understanding of influencing and policy development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role – even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

In return:

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

Our commitment to diversity:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented communities. If you are care experienced and meet the minimum criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. We also consider job-share arrangements for all roles.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Policy Officer, Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs Adviser, Government Relations Officer, Children’s Social Care Policy Officer, Youth Engagement Lead, Advocacy Officer, External Affairs Officer.

CVs not accepted.  Please apply using out HR portal

JOB PURPOSE:

• To lead on the development of a healthy childhood programme for children and young people living in Sparkhill.
• To provide a range of activities for children, young people and their families which promote physical exercise and healthy eating.
• To promote the referral uptake from a range of services including the School Nurse Service, Family Hubs and GP practices.
• To monitor individual lifestyle assessments and to maintain an overview of the individual’s journey, including attendance, improvement of their lifestyle indicators etc. and capture case studies.
• Refer participants to health professionals, support providers or other agencies, reviewing the outcome to ensure their needs are met.
• Manage and monitor a caseload in line with the priorities set out in the programme including reviewing the effectiveness of the service.
• Ensure that safeguarding and wellbeing of all children and young people is adhered to.
• To ensure good relationships with parents and carers and professional partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and manage referrals including self-referrals.

· Co-design personalised support to children, young people and their families referred onto the programme.

· Plan and deliver a range of physical activities suitable of the needs of children and their family’s including commissioning activities from partner services.

· Arrange and manage triage meetings with participants.

· Ensure all participants are registered onto the programme and lifestyle assessments are completed to support The Healthy Childhood Programme monitoring, evaluation and demonstration of impact.

· Provide continuity and co-ordinated support, remaining the point of contact throughout the participant’s journey with the healthy childhood programme.

· Build supportive relationships with participants, providing non-judgemental support, understanding diversity and lifestyle choices.

· Maintain good communication with participants at all times, providing them with clear written information on what has been agreed and the next steps to be taken in their journey.

· Support participants to identify the wider issues that have an impact on their health outcomes and wellbeing.

· Be a friendly source of information about healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.

· Where appropriate, introduce participants to community groups, activities and statutory services. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.

· Ensure all data, monitoring and evaluation is kept up to date and reported back as required.

· Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required.

· Feedback on-going development, monitoring and evaluation of the programme highlighting any issues that need resolving.

· Provide regular reports detailing the progress of the service and updates as and when required.

• Put into practice the agreed policies and procedures of the organisation in order that legal, regulatory and quality standards are met.
• To work professionally as part of a team, participating in individual and team reflective youth work practice; supervision; appraisal; professional development; recording; reporting; and contributing to quality improvements as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with data protection requirements and with respect to confidentiality at all times.
• To take part in regular reviews of the service, identify and overcome any barriers preventing people from accessing the service.
• Lead on evaluation of services delivered, providing an evaluation report to the Senior Leadership at the agreed frequency.

To complete risk benefit assessments on activities, outings and events as necessary.