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Centre for Mental Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join our team as Associate Director of Communications (Maternity Cover), starting in September 2025 for 12 months. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead our communications work, ensuring all of our written and visual outputs support our mission to drive mental health equality.

As the lead on our media, publications, website, social media and marketing work, you’ll manage the development and delivery of impactful content that engages our key audiences and supports our influencing, marketing and fundraising goals. You’ll oversee the production of high-quality publications, infographics, and multimedia materials. You will coordinate our publications and content schedules, overseeing the launch of a range of content to maximise impact and meet the needs of funders and partners.

You’ll be part of the Centre’s Leadership Team, helping to shape the organisation’s strategic direction, working on organisation-wide improvements and championing equality and anti-racism.

The role will supervise a small communications team, providing support and leadership to ensure excellence across our communications. It involves liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including funders, partners, people with lived experience, suppliers and wider sector colleagues.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with outstanding communication skills, a strong track record in media and digital communications, and a deep understanding of the mental health landscape.

You will have a breadth of experience across digital and traditional communication channels and a keen eye for detail. We’re looking for someone with strong project management skills, capable of balancing competing priorities and deadlines to deliver the high-quality resources and analysis which define the Centre’s reputation.

If you’re passionate about mental health and skilled in strategic communications, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the conversation around mental health and drive change for those who need it most.

Centre for Mental Health wishes to increase our diversity and we particularly welcome applications from people from racialised communities and LGBTQ+ applicants. All our shortlisting is done without reference to personal details.

What we offer

We offer wellbeing support including generous annual leave, flexible working, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. We support your career development with relevant training and offer up to 12% employer pension contributions.

Ideal opportunity to develop and manage JET’s youth programme delivery in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, helping young people be the best they can be. 

A flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop and deliver teamwork, leadership and employability programmes that inspire the next generation to realise their potential. 

Are you looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference?  

The Jon Egging Trust are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to take on the role of Regional Manager in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential and bring experience in coordinating youth programmes in partnership with key stakeholders such as schools, military, corporate and educational stakeholders.  

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, have a solutions-focused mindset and a proactive approach to overseeing impactful and inspiring delivery. Relationship building is a key aspect to this role, as is the ability to manage multiple workstreams, ensuring high standards of delivery and responding flexibly to challenges that may arise. 

The role will be responsible for maintaining and creating new relationships with school staff, local partners (including military, corporate and educational organisations) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people. Working closely with the Area Director South, the post holder will be forward thinking and help to grow JET’s presence locally through identifying new opportunities within Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. 

The post holder will be based from home, with a requirement to travel to schools and partner sites within Oxfordshire and Wiltshire (predominantly between Brize Norton and Salisbury). Fuel expenses are paid, and travel time is included as part of your working hours. Core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school term time only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that meetings with partners and colleagues, plus administrative tasks, are completed as required. You will be expected to work at least four days a week. 

You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.  

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)  

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.  

Our benefits package includes:  

• Flexible working  
• Enhanced annual leave 
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme 
• Occupational sickness scheme 
• Special paid leave provision 
• Enhanced family leave

Download the Candidate Information Pack

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice 

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement 

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. 

To apply 

Please complete our online application form. 

The closing date is Monday 14th of July at 23:59. 

Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 21st of July, with stage 1 interviews being held online (via Microsoft Teams) on Tuesday 22nd of July. Stage 2 interviews will be held in person within Oxfordshire or Wiltshire (Venue to be confirmed) on Friday 25th of July. 

The stage 2 in person interview on Friday 25th of July will consist of a formal interview, a presentation and a written task. The topic of the presentation will be given upon invite to interview and the written task information will be given at the interview. 

Questions?

Contact us through our website. 

Please note:  

Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback. 

To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. 

As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy. 

Chief Executive Officer

Are you an ambitious, mission-driven leader ready to guide a pioneering children’s charity through transformational growth?

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 per annum
Location: Ockbrook, Derbyshire (with some UK travel)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 14 July 2025
Final Interviews: Thursday 18 September 2025

About the Role

Over The Wall Camp (OTWC) is a national children’s charity providing life-changing residential and online experiences for children with serious illness and their families. We’re at a pivotal moment in our journey as we prepare to open our new permanent camp and headquarters in Ockbrook, Derbyshire in 2026, a move that will double our reach and deepen our impact.

As our next Chief Executive, you’ll lead the charity through this exciting period of transition and growth. Working closely with our dedicated board, senior leadership team, and growing supporter base, you’ll drive strategy, expand services, and increase income from voluntary, capital, and commercial streams.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the delivery of our Ockbrook capital development and future phases

· Build our new commercial offering to maximise use of our site

· Grow voluntary and major donor income alongside a strong fundraising team

· Inspire and lead a dedicated team of 40+ staff and 250 volunteers

· Act as a compelling ambassador for the organisation across the sector

About You

We’re looking for a confident, inclusive, and purpose-driven leader with:

· Proven senior leadership experience in the charity or mission-driven sector

· A strong track record in fundraising and income generation (including capital and commercial income)

· Experience of managing organisational change and strategic development

· Financial acumen and governance awareness at board level

· A deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families affected by serious illness

About Over The Wall Camp

OTWC has been supporting children with serious illness and their families for over 25 years. As the UK’s member of the global SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor Paul Newman, we deliver inclusive, and transformational camp experiences. With a new permanent home in Derbyshire, our future is full of promise.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented or marginalised groups.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Director of Programmes, Director of Fundraising, Director of Strategy, Charity Director, Executive Director, Head of Operations, Capital Projects Lead, Commercial Director, or Director of Business Development.

Ideal opportunity to develop and manage JET’s youth programme delivery in Dorset and Hampshire, helping young people be the best they can be. 

A flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop and deliver teamwork, leadership and employability programmes that inspire the next generation to realise their potential. 

The post holder will be based from home, with a requirement to travel to schools and partner sites within Dorset and Hampshire (predominantly between Weymouth and Odiham)

Are you looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference?  

The Jon Egging Trust are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to take on the role of Regional Manager in Dorset and Hampshire. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential and bring experience in coordinating youth programmes in partnership with key stakeholders such as schools, military, corporate and educational stakeholders.  

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, have a solutions-focused mindset and a proactive approach to overseeing impactful and inspiring delivery. Relationship building is a key aspect to this role, as is the ability to manage multiple workstreams, ensuring high standards of delivery and responding flexibly to challenges that may arise. 

The role will be responsible for maintaining and creating new relationships with school staff, local partners (including military, corporate and educational organisations) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people. Working closely with the Area Director South, the post holder will be forward thinking and help to grow JET’s presence locally through identifying new opportunities within Hampshire and Dorset. 

The post holder will be based from home, with a requirement to travel to schools and partner sites within Dorset and Hampshire (predominantly between Weymouth and Odiham). Fuel expenses are paid, and travel time is included as part of your working hours. Core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school term time only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that meetings with partners and colleagues, plus administrative tasks, are completed as required. You will be expected to work at least four days a week. 

You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.  

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)  

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.  

Our benefits package includes:  

• Flexible working  
• Enhanced annual leave 
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme 
• Occupational sickness scheme 
• Special paid leave provision 
• Enhanced family leave

Download the Candidate Information Pack

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice 

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement 

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. 

To apply 

Please complete our online application form. 

The closing date is Monday 14th of July at 23:59. 

Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday the 21st of July, with stage 1 interviews being held online (via Microsoft Teams) on Monday 21st of July and stage 2 interviews being held in person within Dorset or Hampshire (Venue to be confirmed) on Thursday 24th of July. 

The stage 2 in person interview on Thursday 24th of July will consist of a formal interview, a presentation and a written task. The topic of the presentation will be given upon invite to interview and the written task information will be given at the interview.

Questions? 

Contact us through our website. 

Please note:  

Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback. 

To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. 

As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy. 

We are working in partnership with a Richard House Children’s Hospice to secure their new Events Manager. Richard House helps children and their families in East London to lead as happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. From the moment a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health condition everything changes. These changes affect the whole family, which is why Richard House feel it is vital not only to provide care to the child but to support the whole family. As a member of the fundraising team, you will directly support the charity’s work, as the majority of their services are funded thanks to the generosity of their supporters. 

The Events Manager will develop an events programme that delivers excellent supporter-care to all fundraisers and supporters taking part in an event or organising their own activities, maximising income from these fundraising streams. Harnessing current supporters and leading the growth of our existing network of community and event supporters is key to this role, with a focus on developing pro-active individuals, corporates and groups wanting to engage with and support events. The role will be hands on, focused on operational delivery, supporting crucial short- and medium-term funding impact, as well as longer-term and sustainable corporate income for Richard House.

This role is offered on an interim basis, but with the option to become permanent.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A track record in managing and delivering fundraising events, including participant cultivation and stewardship. 
• Evidence of developing supporter-care processes to increase engagement. 
• Experience of the practical application of the Fundraising Regulator, Gift Aid and Data Protection legislation. 
• Experience working with volunteers would be beneficial. 

Excellent communication and relationship building skills and an ability to interact with prospects and partners at all levels will be key.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid / Richard House Children’s Hospice, Richard Drive, London E16 3RG. Minimum of 3 days a week onsite with additional travel to meet with donors, funders and partners as needed. 

Closing date: 17 July 2025

Due to the nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing applications and actioning on a rolling basis. Candidates with availability and/or notice periods of a month or less are actively encouraged to apply.

Location: Camden Head of Office/WFH (with travel to service locations as required)

Salary: £27,007 - £27,924 FTE  (Pro-rated to £16,204.30 - £16,754.40 based on 3 days a week)

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Part time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 13th July 2025

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as our Volunteer & Service User Involvement Administrator at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

We are seeking a Volunteer & Service User Involvement Administrator to play a vital role in supporting the implementation of our 5-year strategy, which places service user involvement and volunteering at its core. This role is key to ensuring that the voices of service users, volunteers, and women with lived experience of VAWG are actively captured, organised, and integrated into the development of our services, operational activities, and strategic direction.

About the Role

The key responsibilities of the Service User Involvement Administrator are:

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Volunteer & Service User Involevment Coordinator across all areas of service user and volunteer engagement.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes for volunteers and service user involvement activities, including processing DBS checks, references, and welcome packs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on volunteer and service user engagement databases and spreadsheets.
• Prepare agenda’s, correspondence, newsletters, and recruitment materials as required.
• Assist in planning and coordinating events, focus groups, training sessions, consultations, and board meetings.
• Manage invitations, bookings, and logistics for internal and external meetings or workshops involving volunteers and service users.
• Take and circulate clear and concise minutes and action points.
• Draft and disseminate regular communications, including newsletters, reminders, surveys and feedback forms.
• Ensure information is accessible and aligned with Solace’s inclusive and psychologically informed frameworks.
• Manage the inbox of service user involvement and volunteer queries and escalate as necessary.
• Ensure all volunteer and service user information is managed confidentially and in line with Data Protection regulations.
• Keep volunteer and service user training, DBS, and participation records up to date.
• Support in monitoring engagement levels and preparing basic reports or summaries on SUI and volunteering.

About You

To be successful in the role of Volunteer & Service User Involvement Administrator you will be motivated, pro-active and supportive, with a strong commitment to person-centred work, volunteering and service user involvement, you will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Actively engage service users to contribute to the enhancement of service delivery
• Collaborate closely with the Service User Involvement and Volunteering Coordinator to support services in strengthening their approaches to service user involvement and co-production
• Assist the Coordinator in facilitating inclusive and effective volunteering recruitment processes
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse individuals across a range of settings

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. 

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please apply via the recruitment portal by submitting your CV and Supporting Statement (maximum 1000 words) outlining your interest in working for Solace and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Profile Document.

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. 

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: CRM Administrator
Central London office based, possibility for some hybrid working
Hours:  14 or 17.5 hours (0.4fte or 0.5fte)
Salary: £16k to £20k pro-rata (£40k fte)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional CRM administrator to maintain and manage our Donorfy CRM, ensuring it works seamlessly to protect our strong supporter relationships with the Centre. This is a new and exciting role sitting centrally in our HR and Operations team and you will have a flair for data analysis, an aptitude for accurate reporting and thrive in maintaining system efficiency and data integrity. The role will be pivotal in supporting our friendly fundraising team in the effective use of Donorfy. 

The Centre has to raise circa £2.5m every year to support our work with young people, children and families facing homelessness.  Our CRM and its effective use is critical to building our knowledge and insight to grow this income.  It’s a critical role that will have real impact.

Bringing your hands-on CRM experience and strong communications skills, you will have a curious mindset, proactively seeking to continually improve yourself and the role, championing a culture of data excellence, as well as taking ownership and accountability of your workload.

Please refer to the job description for further information. 

In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

The Centre is an equal opportunities employer.  We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children.  We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a basic DBS check.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
 

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%

· Salary exchange option

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Employee assistance programme

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16 July, 11.55pm
Interviews likely: w/c 21 July

If you’ve not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Young Sounds UK our mission is to help musically talented young people from low-income families fulfil their potential. We're seeking our first Evaluation Director to join a small, thriving organisation and lead our evaluation strategy. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will generate insights that strengthen programme delivery, and how we understand and share our impact.

For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 July 2025 at 12 noon.

About Young Sounds UK 

Young Sounds UK exists because musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We’re here to change this in two key ways:

• We support young musicians from low-income families with funding and other help 
• We support music education through training, advocacy and research.

Established in 1998 we work across genres and across the UK. Our four programme areas are: 

• Discover: training teachers in how to spot young people’s musical potential 
• Connect: targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through strategic support
• Thrive: funding young talent UK wide through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
• Innovate: leading new thinking and action on talent development

Role overview 

Young Sounds is a reflective organisation. We’ve always invested time and effort in seeking out, understanding and demonstrating the difference our programmes are making. We believe in learning from experience. This is what we mean by evaluation.

We have recently secured funding to build on our evaluation work to date, and it is a priority for us to more fully embed evaluation throughout our work – the Evaluation Director will be critical to us achieving this. The Evaluation Director is a new role and will lead the development and implementation of Young Sounds’ evaluation strategy, ensuring that our work is evidence-based and impactful.

Key areas of responsibility 

• Evaluation strategy and organisational learning 
• Programme evaluation 
• Organisational capacity and culture 
• Research and policy engagement 
• Quality assurance and reporting 

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Communications and Content Manager
Central London
Hours: 28 hours a week part time; 21 hours considered for the right candidate
Salary: £30,400 for 28 hours  (£38,000 fte)

At the Cardinal Hume Centre, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a full life, but we know that homelessness and poverty can wreck that potential. Too often homelessness at a young age is repeated and compounded in later years.  Our renewed vision is to increase our focus on young people, children and their families. To value every individual, nurture their potential and help people thrive.

We are looking to recruit a Communications and Content Manager to provide hands-on accomplishment of our communications and content initiatives. This is an exciting role in our fundraising team that will create and manage engaging content across various platforms, enhancing our digital presence.  The role is pivotal in highlighting the Centre’s impact, aiming to amplify the voices of young people, children and families we support.  A natural with websites and associated software, marketing and content creation, you’ll be comfortable as point of contact in a standalone role.  Bringing your experience and strong communications skills, you’ll proactively seek to continually improve yourself and the role, taking ownership and accountability of your workload.

Please refer to the job description for further information. 

In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

The Centre is an equal opportunities employer.  We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children.  We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check; a basic check applies to this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%

· Salary exchange option

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Employee assistance programme

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22 July, 9am
First interviews likely: w/c 4 August

If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

1. About Chance to Shine

We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.

It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.

Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.

2. Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a full time (37.5hrs per week) Executive and Office Assistant to support the Finance and Resources team at Chance to Shine. The Finance and Resources team provide day to day support to all departments in the charity and trading subsidiary, Chance to Shine Enterprises Ltd, around finance, office, governance, HR and general administration. The role is expected to be largely in person in our central London office.

3. Key Responsibilities

The Executive and Office Assistant’s responsibilities are in three areas:

Office Administration:

· Act as ‘front of house’ for visitors and guests and be first point of contact for telephone enquiries and ensure the office space is fully operational.

· Monitor the charity inbox and respond to general enquiries.

· Oversee and monitor the Office and Administration budget.

· Liaise with the office landlord, regarding the general office space, car-parking, meeting rooms and staff access. 

· Help manage offsite storage space.

· Administer IT support processes, first point of contact for IT support issues and managing IT supplier contracts; and administering staff IT requirements.

· Maintain up to date shared document area on sharepoint.

· Act as Health and Safety Officer responsible for all Health and Safety matters, and attend training as necessary.

Executive Support

· Support the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) on organising and following up internal meetings, Board meetings and company wide initiatives.

· Provide governance support to the CEO, Director of Finance and Resources and Trustees.

· Take the minutes/key actions of Board and Committee meetings.

· Support on the onboarding and induction of new Trustees.

· Maintain Trustees’ register of interest.

· Deliver ad hoc administrative support for the CEO and Finance & Resources Department.

· Ad hoc support at Chance to Shine events, such as fundraisers, media events and competitions.

HR Support

· Administrative support to the HR Manager for HR processes, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records and recruitment processes.

· Support the induction of new employees to CTS.

· Support the HR Manager with administering staff benefits, organisational training and annual appraisal process.

4. Key relationships

The job holder will liaise with:

· Director of Finance and Resources

· CEO

· Senior Management Team

· HR Manager

· Trustees

· External contractors, landlords, volunteers and suppliers

· Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Digital and Impact & Evaluation teams

5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office 365 and in particular Outlook and Teams
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
• An effective and enthusiastic team player
• Approachable, easy-going and helpful team member
• Willingness to learn with a can do attitude
• Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, trusted, inclusive and fun

6. Experience & qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a high volume, fast paced administrative role in a similar sized organisation
• Experience of working in customer facing role
• Experience in working in a small team with demonstrable flexibility and adaptability to support team deliverables

Desirable:

• Experience in an office or executive support role
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations or a willingness to train
• Experience working in a charity
• Experience in taking meeting minutes

Purpose of the Job

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about supporting the delivery of the youth engagement strategy for the #iwill Movement and ensuring they are at the centre of our work at UK Youth.

Reporting to the Youth Development Project Manager, you will support the development and delivery of opportunities for young people to engage in our work towards our collective goals. Working within the Network Delivery department, you will be responsible for organising and delivering a range of projects and workstreams to enable young people across the UK Youth and #iwill Movement to express their views, have them listened to and to create positive change. You will create positive relationships with young people, so that our work is driven by their voices and experiences, helping to develop and deliver a range of opportunities and activities to build and engage networks of young people. You will help empower young people to become active citizens and creative positive change, by creating innovative ways for young people to engage in various networks through volunteering, social action and campaigning projects.

Key Responsibilities

•Support the effective delivery of a programme of development and engagement activities with young people across the #iwill Movement

• Manage the scheduling and organisation of activities across project workstreams, ensuring project management processes are in place to enable excellent standards of delivery

• Facilitate young people to build their skills and confidence so that young people’s participation and contribution are maximised and able to express their views

•Support the growth of a diverse range of networks involving young people across all UK regions, including with our nation partners. Working in partnership, develop the networks to be outcomes-focused and self-led on digital platforms

• Develop relationships with a range of stakeholders which may include youth workers and leaders of youth organisations, young people, nation partners, funders, and cross-sector leaders to create and deliver an inclusive programme for young people

• Working closely with colleagues across the charity to co-ordinate a range of events and opportunities to provide opportunities for young people to engage and connect with the wider work of UK Youth

•Communicate the benefits of the UK Youth and #iwill Movement and progress against our priorities to organisations and individuals, through a variety of channels, updates and specific marketing campaigns

• Work with the Network Delivery function to support young people to be empowered to lead and share best practise and expertise

• Develop content on agreed digital platforms to engage and connect young people and networks across the UK

Experience we're after

• A nationally recognised youth work qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of frontline youth work delivery, understanding of safeguarding and data protection is highly desirable

• Experience of successfully managing projects

• Experience of working with young volunteers and/or social action projects

• Experience and understanding of connecting networks and user involvement

• Experience of developing networks and/or communities of young people across the UK

• Experience of using digital platforms to engage networks and communities

• Experience of using CRM/stakeholder management systems to engage with networks

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59 (midnight)

Provisional Interview Dates: Monday 21st July 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference

We’re looking for a passionate and relationship-driven Partnerships Lead to grow and manage our organisation's impactful collaborations with schools, communities, and corporate partners.

About Khulisa: 

Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.

Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. 

About the role: 

The purpose of this role is to build and manage Khulisa's high-impact partnerships with schools, communities, and corporates that generate income and expand the reach of our therapeutic programmes. This includes, but is not limited to: 

• Identifying, initiating, cultivating and managing relationships with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Local Authorities
• Working closely with Khulisa's Head of Programmes and Participation to develop, implement and regularly review our schools engagement plan
• Developing and maintaining relationships with corporate partners to generate financial support, sponsorships, and other forms of engagement
• Maintaining a record of and report on partnership pipelines, engagement outcomes, and income forecasts and actuals

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below. 

The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

Abilities/Experience 

• Experience of generating new partnership engagements from schools and/or other youth spaces and to secure their participation in social impact projects where resources are pooled.
• Ability to identify new opportunities for partnerships and initiate engagements, including knowing when to bring in senior colleagues to maximise the chance of success.
• Experience of manage multiple and diverse stakeholder groups, to recognise shared values, and secure commitment to joint-working.
• Experience of creating compelling digital presentations for a variety of audiences, using PowerPoint or similar software. • Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa’s work with young people.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as the job requires, and to travel.
• Commitment to inclusive, wellbeing-led approach to supporting young people.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and to engage others in a compelling manner to securer their ongoing interest.
• Deep understanding of the education sector, secondary schools in particular, and the factors that could contribute to young people becoming excluded or marginalised.
• Sound knowledge of the various stakeholders in the education sector, including the complexities of building relationships with multi-academy trusts and understanding of the relationship between schools and local authorities.
• Good understanding of the realities of delivery to young people and able to build the knowledge base necessary to engage others convincingly on the effectiveness of therapeutic practices in ensuring young people’s wellbeing.
• Advanced knowledge of safeguarding legislations, policies and practices relating to children and young people.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

We are working in partnership with a Richard House Children’s Hospice to secure their new Corporate Fundraiser. Richard House helps children and their families in East London to lead as happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. From the moment a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health condition everything changes. These changes affect the whole family, which is why Richard House feel it is vital not only to provide care to the child but to support the whole family. As a member of the fundraising team, you will directly support the charity’s work, as the majority of their services are funded thanks to the generosity of their supporters. 

The Corporate Fundraiser will be responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and partners, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey. Key responsibilities will include prospect research and new business development, compelling proposal and proposition creation, account management and event and campaign planning. The role will be hands on, focused on operational fundraising that delivers crucial short- and medium-term funding impact, as well as longer-term and sustainable corporate income for Richard House.

This role is offered on an interim basis, but with the option to become permanent.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to deliver income and activity targets in corporate fundraising, with a strong knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques.
• A track record in fundraising with evidence of the successful stewardship of four-figure and above partnerships/gifts, ideally with some exposure to multi-year partnerships.
• Experience of building bespoke fundraising propositions for corporate partners.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills and an ability to interact with prospects and partners at all levels will be key.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid / Richard House Children’s Hospice, Richard Drive, London E16 3RG. Minimum of 3 days a week onsite with additional travel to meet with donors, funders and partners as needed. 

Closing date: 15 July 2025

Due to the nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing applications and actioning on a rolling basis. Candidates with availability and/or notice periods of a month or less are actively encouraged to apply.

We are working in partnership with a Richard House Children’s Hospice to secure their new Head of Fundraising. Richard House helps children and their families in East London to lead as happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. From the moment a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health condition everything changes. These changes affect the whole family, which is why Richard House feel it is vital not only to provide care to the child but to support the whole family. As a key member of the fundraising team, you will directly support the charity’s work, as the majority of their services are funded thanks to the generosity of their supporters.

An exciting opportunity has risen for a versatile and driven Head of Fundraising. The postholder will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy, implementing the fundraising plan, overseeing the fundraising budget, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations. This role has strategic accountability for fundraising, but will be hands on, involving operational fundraising that delivers crucial short- and medium-term funding impact, as well as longer-term and sustainable income sources for Richard House.

This role is offered on an interim basis, but with the option to become permanent.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven fundraising experience and a sound working knowledge of the main fundraising methods and streams.
• Track record of delivery at operational business level, with the ability to impact at strategic level, including translating strategic vision into clear direction for the organisation and line reports.
• Experience of maximising fundraising effectiveness and efficiency by using and developing a CRM.
• Exposure to management of salaried staff and/or volunteers, delivering fundraising targets, and with a proven ability to recruit, train and monitor performance.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade. An innovative, and proactive leadership style, with the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid / Richard House Children’s Hospice, Richard Drive, London E16 3RG. Minimum of 3 days a week onsite with additional travel to meet with donors, funders and partners as needed.

Closing date: 15 July 2025

Due to the nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing applications and actioning on a rolling basis. Candidates with availability and/or notice periods of a month or less are actively encouraged to apply.