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About the role 
We are excited to be recruiting a University Events Officer to join The Scholars Programme team. 
This role will be central in ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional programme events for students across the UK by working closely with our university partners.
The University Events Officer will help ensure that online, in-school and on-campus events are designed and delivered to a high standard, and provide a rich, sector-leading experience to students aged 9-17. The University Events Officer will confidently build and maintain event planning relationships with a wide range of university stakeholders. They will work directly with colleagues in the Scholars Programme team and collaborate closely with other teams in the 
charity, leading on a number of internal processes.
They will be up to date with the widening access and participation agenda and familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing the UK higher education sector.   
The role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who will champion the charity’s values, support the whole team, and proactively find ways to improve what we do. 
This role will involve some travel across the UK to support the planning and delivery of events at our different university partners. 
While this role can be based at either our Leeds or London office, some travel will be required (mainly to London) for events and to attend in-person meetings. 

About you 

The role will best suit someone who:

• Has experience of managing events, digitally and in person 
• Has knowledge of the Higher Education sector in the UK, in particular the access and participation agendas 
• Has experience working with or within Higher Education institutions to deliver widening participation activities
• Has experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships
• Has demonstrable session design and delivery skills, including for pupils and adults, and is confident using digital systems for event delivery
• Is capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces 
• Has excellent knowledge and confidence using Office 365 applications and different IT platforms including CRM systems 
• Essential – adheres to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training 
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission

The Friendly Trust is a Wales-based registered charity providing specialist information, advice, and financial administration for disabled people and other vulnerable adults, and for families planning for the future of someone who may lack capacity. Our work is centred on the individual. We aim to protect people's rights, promote independence and ensure that financial arrangements support people to live the lives they choose.

Purpose of the Role

Trust Officers play a key role in delivering The Friendly Trust's services. 

The postholder will manage an allocated caseload, providing practical support, advice and financial administration to Service Users and their families. 

The role combines person-centred casework with welfare benefits, financial management, advocacy and multi-agency working. Trust Officers develop professional relationships with Service Users and use their knowledge, judgement and problem-solving skills to ensure that people's financial affairs are managed appropriately while promoting choice, independence and individual rights. 

Where a person may lack capacity to make a particular financial decision, the Trust Officer will ensure that their work reflects the principles and requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and any other relevant legal authority under which The Friendly Trust is acting. 

Key Responsibilities

Service User Support and Casework 

• Manage an allocated caseload of Service Users, taking responsibility for progressing work and responding appropriately to changing circumstances. 

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with Service Users, recognising their individual wishes, communication needs, abilities and circumstances. 

• Provide clear and accessible information, advice and practical support to Service Users, carers and family members on matters including welfare benefits, financial management, trusts and related issues. 

• Support Service Users to understand and participate in decisions about their finances wherever possible. 

• Promote choice, independence and control while ensuring that appropriate safeguards are maintained. 

• Meet with and visit Service Users and their families as required, including home visits and meetings with other professionals. 

• Identify concerns affecting a Service User's financial or wider wellbeing and take appropriate action, including raising safeguarding concerns where necessary. 

 

Welfare Benefits 

• Support Service Users to identify and access welfare benefits to which they may be entitled. 

• Assist with benefit claims, reviews and related correspondence. 

• Liaise with the Department for Work and Pensions, local authorities and other relevant organisations. 

• Identify apparent errors, underpayments or adverse benefit decisions and take appropriate action to resolve or challenge them. 

• Maintain and develop an appropriate working knowledge of the welfare benefits system relevant to the Trust's Service Users. 

 

Financial Administration and Appointeeship 

• Manage Service Users' day-to-day financial affairs where The Friendly Trust has been authorised to do so. 

• Act on behalf of The Friendly Trust in carrying out its responsibilities as a DWP Corporate Appointee where applicable. 

• Ensure that benefits and other income received on behalf of Service Users are used appropriately and in their interests. 

• Work with Service Users to create, implement and regularly review individual money plans and budgets. 

• Monitor income, expenditure, account balances and financial commitments. 

• Arrange payments and other financial transactions in accordance with organisational procedures and the authority under which The Friendly Trust is acting. 

• Identify and respond appropriately to changes in a Service User's financial circumstances. 

• Take reasonable steps to protect Service Users from financial abuse, exploitation and avoidable financial loss. 

• Ensure that financial decisions are properly authorised, recorded and capable of being accounted for. 

Mental Capacity and Decision-Making 

• Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relevant aspects of their work. 

• Recognise that capacity is decision-specific and should not be assumed solely because of a person's disability, diagnosis or circumstances. 

• Support Service Users to make their own decisions wherever they are able to do so. 

• Where a person lacks capacity for a particular financial decision, ensure that actions are taken in accordance with the appropriate legal authority and best-interests requirements. 

• Maintain clear records of significant decisions and the reasons for them. 

• Seek guidance from managers where a decision raises significant legal, financial, safeguarding or ethical concerns. 

Record Keeping and Compliance 

• Maintain accurate, clear, up-to-date and timely case records. 

• Use The Friendly Trust's case management and financial recording systems, including CasparGov, to record actions, decisions, financial information and outcomes. 

• Ensure that records meet organisational, legal, regulatory and UK GDPR requirements. 

• Handle personal and financial information securely and maintain appropriate confidentiality. 

• Work in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, policies and procedures, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding requirements and, where applicable, Court of Protection guidance. 

Communication and Partnership Working 

• Communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with Service Users, families, carers and professionals. 

• Adapt communication to reflect an individual's needs and level of understanding. 

• Prepare professional correspondence, including letters, emails, case records and reports. 

• Liaise effectively with organisations including the DWP, local authorities, health and social care professionals, housing providers, banks and other financial organisations. 

• Attend meetings concerning Service Users where appropriate and contribute relevant financial information and professional observations. 

• Advocate appropriately for Service Users where financial, benefit or related matters require resolution. 

Team Working 

• Work collaboratively with Trust Officers, administrative staff, managers and other colleagues. 

• Participate in the office duty rota, responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries during designated duty sessions. 

• Provide reasonable cover for colleagues during periods of absence. 

• Share relevant knowledge and contribute positively to team discussions and problem-solving. 

• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and organisational activities. 

Organisational Contribution and Development 

• Represent The Friendly Trust professionally when dealing with Service Users, families, external organisations and members of the public. 

• Participate in training and continuing professional development relevant to the role. 

• Maintain and develop knowledge relevant to their work, including welfare benefits, mental capacity, safeguarding and financial administration. 

• Contribute to the development and improvement of organisational policies, procedures and services. 

• Support The Friendly Trust's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and environmental sustainability. 

• Undertake other duties reasonably required by the Team Manager which are consistent with the nature and level of responsibility of the role.

Hybrid working

Following successful completion of probation, Trust Officers are able to work on a flexible hybrid basis, subject to the requirements of the service. 

Trust Officers are normally required to attend the Cardiff office for 2 x  two-hour duty sessions each week. 

Outside these duty sessions, staff have considerable flexibility regarding where they work, subject to Service User visits, meetings, training, team requirements and other operational needs. 

Person Specification

The Friendly Trust recognises that this is a specialist role and that candidates may bring relevant skills and experience from a variety of backgrounds. 

We do not expect every successful applicant to have detailed experience of every aspect of the role before joining us. Training, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist knowledge will be provided. 

Candidates should therefore consider how their transferable experience, knowledge, skills and values relate to the criteria below. 

Essential

Experience 

• Relevant experience of working with or supporting people in social care, welfare benefits, advocacy, housing, financial inclusion, community services or another related setting. 

• Experience of working with disabled people, vulnerable adults, carers or people requiring additional support. 

• Experience of managing competing tasks, responsibilities or a caseload/workload with an appropriate degree of independence. 

• Experience of maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information. 

Skills and abilities 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive professional relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, both verbally and in writing. 

• Ability to explain potentially complex information in an accessible way. 

• Strong organisational and time-management skills. 

• Ability to prioritise work and respond appropriately when circumstances change. 

• Confidence working with figures and financial information, including budgets, income and expenditure. 

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement. 

• Ability to work independently while recognising when advice, guidance or management involvement is required. 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with external professionals. 

• Competent IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and learn case management and financial recording systems. 

• Level 2 qualification, or equivalent competence, in literacy and numeracy. 

Values and approach 

• A commitment to treating Service Users with dignity and respect. 

• An understanding of the importance of promoting choice, independence and individual rights. 

• An empathetic and non-judgemental approach. 

• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. 

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and accurate record keeping. 

Other requirements 

• Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. 

• Ability and willingness to undertake Service User visits and attend meetings as required. 

• Ability to attend the Cardiff office as required, including participation in the office duty rota. 

 

Desirable 

The following would be advantageous but are not required in every successful candidate: 

• Knowledge or practical experience of the welfare benefits system. 

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its practical application. 

• Experience of financial administration, budgeting or managing money on behalf of another person. 

• Experience of DWP appointeeship. 

• Experience of advocacy or rights-based work. 

• Knowledge or experience of Court of Protection Deputyship, Lasting Powers of Attorney or other arrangements for managing another person's financial affairs. 

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, cognitive impairment or communication difficulties. 

• Experience of working with families and carers. 

• Experience of multi-agency working across health, social care, housing, benefits or other public services. 

• Experience of safeguarding adults. 

• Knowledge of CasparGov or comparable case management/financial administration software. 

• A relevant qualification in social work, health, social care, welfare rights, advocacy, finance or another related discipline. 

What We Offer

· A supportive, values‑driven working environment.

· Annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays

· 6% employer contribution, with a minimum 2% employee contribution

· Opportunities for training and professional development.

· Flexible and hybrid working options (subject to service needs and probation).

· Employee wellbeing support.

Appointment and pre‑employment checks

• All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references. Two references will be requested, one of which should be from a current or most recent employer.
• You will need to demonstrate that you have a right to work in the UK.
• The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, due to the nature of the role and contact with vulnerable adults.
• Having a criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment. Any disclosures will be considered fairly, confidentially, and proportionately, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the DBS Code of Practice.

The Office Administrator will cover the reception and core office administration and be responsible for coordinating bookings and assist with marketing. They will be responsible for greeting visitors to Hinde Street Methodist Church and ensuring that they are warmly welcomed. This crucial and interesting role has the opportunity to be part of a friendly and efficient team in an inclusive and engaging community. Whilst the majority of the work is administrative, there are opportunities to be involved in the digital communications and also in engagement and support of the diverse groups who use the church’s spaces.

Boaz Trust relies on the generosity of trusts and foundations to provide accommodation and support for people seeking sanctuary, and to challenge and change the unjust systems that cause destitution, both locally and nationally. We are looking for a Fundraising Officer (Trusts) who can help us sustain and grow this vital income by building positive, long-term relationships with funders, delivering high quality applications and reports as needed. 

The money raised through this role will support Boaz’s work with people who are facing or experiencing homelessness because of their insecure, changing or uncertain immigration status. Our work includes providing safe accommodation and person-centred support, while working towards our mission of ending destitution among people seeking sanctuary.

Day to day, you will research prospective funders, prepare persuasive applications and cases for support, and produce accurate, engaging reports showing what funders’ support has achieved. You will manage a pipeline of applications and reporting deadlines, keep our fundraising database up to date, and work closely with colleagues across Boaz to best communicate the stories, outcomes, and impact from our work. You will communicate directly with existing and potential funders by email, telephone and, where appropriate, in meetings.

We are looking for someone who enjoys building interpersonal relationships with both funders and supporters and team-mates, is skilled at communicating through writing, can turn detailed information into a clear and compelling case for support, and is organised enough to manage several deadlines at once. You will already have experience of trusts fundraising or bid writing. Most importantly, you will be thoughtful, curious and collaborative, be aligned with Boaz’s values and our commitment to the dignity and rights of people seeking sanctuary.

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.

About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You’ll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging health and well-being workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions.
• Facilitate support groups, training and supervising volunteer peer mentors to provide targeted, condition-specific guidance.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure a smooth referral process for additional services like Befriending, Carer Support, and Handyperson services.
• Provide personalised support through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and online communication.
• Help clients develop essential skills, such as managing medication, reducing stress, and communicating with healthcare providers.
• Monitor programme outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

About You
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting individuals facing health challenges.
• A basic understanding of long-term health conditions and how they impact physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• A flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of our clients.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.

What We Offer:

• 27 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with a competitive employer match.
• Hybrid working options considered (after completion of Probation Period) to support work-life balance.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical well-being support.

We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference, previous money advice experience is not essential - we will provide the training and support required.  If you are a natural problem solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who enjoys helping people overcome personal challenges - this could be the role for you!

The Outreach Money Advice Caseworker will provide specialist money and debt advice to people experiencing financial hardship, with a particular focus on preventing homelessness, sustaining tenancies and supporting residents to achieve long-term financial stability. Working as part of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership, you will manage a caseload of clients experiencing complex financial circumstances, providing FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, budgeting support, advocacy and practical assistance. Recognising that financial hardship rarely exists in isolation, you will work closely with housing providers, landlords, Exeter City Council and partner organisations to address the wider issues affecting people's financial wellbeing.

Using a relationship-based, person-centred approach, you will deliver outreach across Exeter through home visits, community venues and flexible methods of communication, ensuring vulnerable residents can access the support they need.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Specialist Money Advice and Casework

• Deliver person-centred money advice and holistic support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing insecurity and complex needs.
• Manage a caseload of clients, providing tailored interventions including budgeting, debt advice, income maximisation, welfare benefits advice and financial capability support.
• Provide FCA-regulated debt advice, including Debt Relief Orders and other debt solutions where appropriately trained, or refer clients to specialist services where required.
• Support clients experiencing fuel poverty through tariff advice, supplier negotiation and practical interventions.
• Develop personalised support plans that address both immediate financial difficulties and longer term financial resilience.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with creditors, landlords, utility providers, housing services and statutory agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.

2. Housing and Homelessness Prevention

• Work proactively with clients to sustain tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness.
• Liaise with landlords, housing associations, Exeter City Council Housing Options and other housing providers to resolve tenancy-related issues.
• Support clients living in temporary accommodation or experiencing housing insecurity.
• Assist clients to access housing-related benefits, CRF Housing Payments and other financial support.
• identify housing risks early and implement practical interventions to prevent crisis wherever possible.

3. Outreach, Engagement and Financial Resilience

• Deliver outreach across Exeter through home visits, community venues and other trusted locations to engage people who may struggle to access traditional advice services.
• Build trusted, professional relationships with clients, adapting communication and support to meet individual needs.
• Support the delivery of financial education sessions, including Navigate the Money Maze and other financial capability initiatives.
• Help clients develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to manage their finances independently and reduce future reliance on crisis support.

4. Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively with Navigate, Churches Housing Action Team, Exeter City Council and other partner organisations to deliver a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' service.
• Maintain effective referral pathways and ensure clients receive seamless transitions between crisis intervention and longer-term support.
• Attend partnership meetings, case discussions and multi-agency forums where appropriate.
• Signpost and make warm referrals to specialist services to address wider health, housing, employment and wellbeing needs.

5. Systems, Recording and Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records using the partnership's case management system - Advicepro.
• Use digital systems and organisational tools effectively, including secure client portals and AI supported technologies where appropriate.
• Ensure all work complies with FCA requirements, safeguarding procedures, GDPR and organisational policies.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality at all times.

6. Monitoring, Quality and Outcomes

• Record outcomes and client progress accurately to support contract monitoring and service evaluation.
• Contribute to client feedback, case studies and continuous improvement activities.
• Work towards agreed performance targets while maintaining high standards of client care and professional practice.

7. Professional Practice

• Deliver services in line with person-centred, relationship-based and trauma-informed principles.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, team meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Keep knowledge of money advice, welfare benefits, housing and homelessness legislation up to date.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every client is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

General Duties

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner organisations, referral agencies and community stakeholders, promoting collaborative working across the Wis£rmoney partnership.
• Support service improvement by gathering client feedback and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Work in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and professional standards at all times.
• Contribute positively to team meetings, partnership working and organisational learning.
• Support managers in responding to enquiries, complaints and compliments in a timely and professional manner.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and participate fully in training and continuous professional development.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Media Officer role. This position involves supporting the charity’s public relations efforts across digital and traditional channels, enhancing their public profile, and inspiring action through impactful media campaigns and engaging content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering integrated, digital-first PR campaigns that generate media coverage at national, regional, and digital levels.
• Write and distribute press releases, media briefings, opinion articles, and other communications materials to secure positive media attention.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with journalists, broadcasters, and media outlets, managing media enquiries and proactively pitching stories.
• Support media activities for campaigns, events, and partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Collaborate with the Celebrity and Influencer team to maximise opportunities with ambassadors and high-profile supporters across various media platforms.
• Create, film, edit, and publish engaging digital content for platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Monitor media coverage, compile reports, and evaluate campaign effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with media visits, interviews, photo calls, and content gathering both in the UK and internationally as needed.
• Contribute to the out-of-hours media support rota and be willing to undertake occasional travel.
• Uphold the charity’s commitments to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities.

Person Specification:

• Excellent written and verbal skills, capable of producing engaging, accurate media content.
• Experience in a press office, PR agency, communications team, or journalism role.
• Good understanding of the UK media landscape and identifying newsworthy stories.
• Proven ability to create content for digital and social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Experience supporting integrated media campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
• Confidence in building and maintaining relationships with media professionals and external stakeholders.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Awareness of how media efforts can support fundraising, advocacy, and public engagement strategies.
• A collaborative, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Commitment to principles of equity, inclusion, and safeguarding.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,000
• Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite in London
• Contract: 6 month FTC

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

The Head of Vocations and Discernment will offer national leadership of the ongoing renewal of lay and ordained ministerial vocations in the Church of England. This will include a broad span from encouraging initial enquires through to the smooth operation of national discernment processes.

Leadership

• Lead the renewal of ministerial vocations across the Church of England at a national level to ensure the church has the lay and ordained leaders we need to fulfil our vocation to proclaim afresh the Gospel in every generation including this one.

• Lead the development and operational excellence of the Shared Discernment and Candidates Panel processes, ensuring that the processes meet the evolving needs of the whole church. This will include personally leading panels on occasion and ensuring that high-quality training for people involved in discernment continues to develop and evolve over time.

• Ensure that strong foundations of Christian prayer and discipleship are developed and maintained as key foundations for the renewal and discernment of ministerial vocations in the church.

• Build trust and confidence with key stakeholders, especially Bishops and diocesan officers working in vocations and discernment.

• Lead the national Vocations & Discernment team, developing and shaping the team as necessary, with a clear focus on delivering the renewal of ministerial vocations that the church needs.

• Ensure good safeguarding practice is embedded into the work of renewing ministerial vocations and discernment across the Church of England.

• Play an active role in the wider work of the Ministry Development Team, especially as a member of the Ministry Leadership Team.

• Represent the Church at a national level on matters of vocations and discernment within the Church of England, with ecumenical colleagues and with wider society.

Management

• Line manage the national Vocations and Discernment Team directly or indirectly as appropriate.
• Manage the Vocations and Discernment budgets with a clear focus on supporting the key objective of renewing ministerial vocations across the church.

Governance

• Synthesise complex information into clear reports, proposals and recommendations for senior governance bodies
• Work in collaboration with the Lead Bishops for Vocations and Discernment and the relevant advisory group(s)
• Ensure that the advisory group(s) actively support the renewal of ministerial vocations, including by ensuring it has the membership it needs and by facilitating regular productive meetings of the group(s).
• Support the work of the Ministry Development Board (who oversee the work of the Ministry Development Team) plus the Archbishops' Council and College/House of Bishops as necessary.

Essential

Skills & Abilities:

• A passionate and convincing advocate of Christian ministerial vocation and prayerful discernment with a capacity to personally prayerfully discern.
• An accomplished inherently collaborative leader who can offer strategic, creative and entrepreneurial leadership which draws on data analysis and is rooted in Christian prayer.
• A proven ability to work fluently across the breadth of Church of England traditions.
• A strong networker who can inspire confidence from a wide range of stakeholders across the church.
• A track record of successfully initiating and implementing change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt to a wide range of audiences including formal reports for senior leaders.
• Strong administrative skills, including good familiarity with Microsoft 365/Office and CoPilot.
• An ability to hold a portfolio of high profile work and to progress it at pace, prioritising and delegating well, and adapting and adjusting in response to feedback and experience.

Knowledge/Experience

• A strong fruitful track record of creative nurturing and discerning of ministerial vocations in the Church of England.
• A working knowledge of the Shared Discernment Process
• A proven commitment to serving the breadth of the church and enabling a diverse range of people to pursue their vocations.
• Substantial experience of ministry in the Church of England (lay or ordained).
• An established manager with line management and budget management experience.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding within the Church of England (further training will be provided).

Personal Attributes

• High levels of emotional maturity and self-awareness. Sophisticated handling of conflict and difference.
• Resilience in complex relational environments.
• This post is subject to a genuine occupational requirement (GoR) that the post holder be a committed, communicant member of the Church of England under Part 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act (2010), as the post holder will lead on renewing ministerial vocations in the Church of England, including personal engagement in discernment processes, through prayer and appeals to theological and spiritual understandings of the Church and God's way of calling people to lay and ordained ministry.
• Further the post-holder will be engaged in consulting and giving advice to dioceses on vocations based on those same understandings and in the context of prayer, preaching and spiritual/theological advice.
• In light of the GoR above, the post holder will need to have a disciplined pattern of prayer and personal discipleship to sustain them in their ministry and to enable that ministry to be fruitful in the life of the church.
• This role will involve regular travel (including some which require the post holder to be away from home overnight) in England and occasional weekend work.

Applications close 07 September 2026 23:55, please ignore the Charity Jobs closing date.

Join Rays of Sunshine at an exciting stage of growth and help create unforgettable supporter experiences that bring joy and hope to seriously ill children.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Public Fundraising Executive (Community & Challenge Events) to join our ambitious Fundraising team and help support, develop and grow our Challenge Events programme, alongside delivering Community Fundraising activity.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves working with people, enjoys making things happen and wants to see the direct impact of their work.

With an initial focus on our expanded London Marathon programme, you’ll help recruit, onboard and support runners and challenge event participants, ensuring they feel motivated, informed and part of Team Sunshine throughout their fundraising journey.

You’ll also support the development and delivery of our wider Challenge Events portfolio, helping us strengthen existing events, explore new opportunities and grow participation and income across a varied programme of third-party and supporter-led events. You’ll work closely with colleagues and supporters to ensure each event is well planned, well promoted and delivers a brilliant experience from sign-up through to event day and beyond.

Alongside this, you’ll support our wider Community Fundraising programme, building relationships with individuals, wish families, schools, groups and local organisations, and helping them make the most of their fundraising.

You’ll play a hands-on role in:

• supporting, developing and growing our Challenge Events programme
• delivering outstanding supporter care and stewardship
• recruiting and supporting challenge event participants
• helping plan and deliver the London Marathon and other events
• building strong relationships with community fundraisers
• coordinating communications, materials, volunteers and event activity
• monitoring fundraising progress and helping supporters achieve their goals
• keeping supporter, event and income records accurate and up to date
• identifying opportunities for supporters to stay involved with Rays of Sunshine

We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, events, supporter care, community engagement, customer service or another people-focused role.

You’ll be highly organised, confident communicating with a wide range of people and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Most importantly, you’ll genuinely care about giving supporters a fantastic experience and helping them feel connected to the difference their fundraising makes.

Experience in Community or Challenge Events fundraising, particularly the London Marathon or another large-scale event, would be an advantage.

Why join Rays of Sunshine?

Rays of Sunshine exists to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and young people across the UK through our Sunshine in Hospitals programme, life-changing wishes and Wish Community.

We’re also incredibly proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

Our latest employee survey found:

• 100% of colleagues are proud to work for Rays of Sunshine
• 99% say they do something worthwhile through their role
• 96% overall employee engagement
• 98% would recommend Rays of Sunshine as a great place to work

You’ll be joining a supportive, positive and values-led team where kindness, connection, empowerment, integrity and joy are at the heart of everything we do.

Head of Housing and Support Are you an experienced housing leader with a passion for supporting people to achieve independence and positive outcomes? YMCA St Helens is seeking an ambitious and values-driven Head of Housing and Support to lead our housing services and play a key role in the organisation's future growth and development.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across housing services, ensuring high-quality, safe and compliant accommodation provision. You will lead service development, oversee housing compliance and safeguarding, manage high-performing teams, and build strong partnerships that help us meet the needs of local communities.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in housing management, supported housing or homelessness services.
• Proven experience of strategic leadership and service development.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Experience managing safeguarding within a supported housing environment.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and decision-making skills.
• CIH Level 5 qualification.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

Why join YMCA St Helens? This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow housing services within a forward-thinking charity that is committed to transforming lives. You'll help drive innovation, influence strategic direction and lead services that make a real difference to people experiencing homelessness and housing need.

Closing date 20-09-2026

Role purpose

The London Recovery Network Coordinator will provide day-to-day coordination, oversight and development of the Network, ensuring that it operates effectively, inclusively and in line with its strategic objectives.

The postholder will act as a central connecting point between recovery communities, peer-led organisations, treatment providers, commissioners and London-wide partners, supporting collaboration, shared learning and system influence. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience and helping to build the foundations for the Network’s long-term sustainability.

Background

The London Recovery Network (LRN) brings together individuals and organisations committed to supporting recovery from problematic drug and alcohol use. The Network aims to improve awareness, visibility and connectivity across the recovery landscape, enabling professionals, peers and communities to better understand and share available recovery support across London.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in coordinating, developing and strengthening the London Recovery Network as it continues to grow and progresses towards a more formal, sustainable and potentially standalone organisation.

The role is hosted by Collective Voice, acting as the umbrella organisation for the London Recovery Network.

While the role is hybrid, there will be a requirement to attend regular meetings and events in London and build local relationships, so the successful candidate will need to live within a one-hour commuting distance from Central London.

We plan to hold interviews in person in Central London on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd of September.

Key duties and responsibilities

Network coordination and operations

• Provide oversight and coordination of the day-to-day activities of the London Recovery Network.
• Coordinate the delivery of quarterly and annual LRN events, including planning, logistics, promotion and follow-up.
• Support and recruit new partners to the LRN working group and wider network.
• Maintain and update the LRN community asset map, ensuring information is accurate, current and accessible.
• Be responsible for coordinating network communications and online presence through the LRN website and social media channels.

Strategic development and governance

• Support the development and delivery of the LRN action plan, aligned to agreed priorities.
• Provide coordination and administrative support to the LRN Steering Group and any sub-groups, including agenda-setting, papers, action tracking and follow-up.
• Support the development of appropriate governance arrangements, policies and partnership agreements as the Network progresses towards a more formal and potentially standalone structure.

Stakeholder engagement and system influence

• Build and maintain strong relationships with recovery communities, peer-led organisations, service providers, commissioners and London-wide partners.
• Act as a conduit for sharing intelligence, learning and good practice across the London recovery system.
• Represent the LRN at relevant regional or national meetings, events and forums, where appropriate.

Lived experience and inclusion

• Ensure people with lived experience of substance use treatment and recovery are meaningfully involved in LRN activities, events and decision-making.
• Promote inclusive and recovery-oriented approaches that reflect London’s diverse communities, including women, families, ethnically diverse communities and people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

Communications and knowledge sharing

• Coordinate LRN communications activity, including newsletters, briefings and digital content, in line with agreed priorities.
• Support the development of resources that promote recovery visibility, challenge stigma and highlight community-based support.
• Capture and share learning, impact and outcomes from LRN activity.

Funding, finance and sustainability

• Actively support and contribute to fundraising and income generation activity, identifying opportunities to support the Network’s sustainability.
• Manage and track the LRN budget, ensuring expenditure remains within agreed limits.
• Oversee the preparation, submission and follow-up of accurate invoices and financial information for funders.

Monitoring and reporting

• Support proportionate monitoring of LRN activity, outputs and impact.
• Contribute to reports and updates for funders and stakeholders, including progress, risks and emerging issues.

Person specification

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of supporting or coordinating projects, programmes or networks.
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, recovery from drug and alcohol use, particularly in the London context.
• Experience of working in partnership with community, voluntary or peer-led organisations.
• Good financial management skills, with experience of managing or monitoring budgets responsibly.
• Ability to supervise and support volunteers in the LRN, including working with external volunteer leads from partner organisations.
• Ability to organise, support and chair meetings involving a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Strong digital communication skills including the use of social media platforms.
• Ability to work with website hosts to update and manage the LRN website
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of the Microsoft Office package.

 Desirable

• Experience of fundraising, bid development or supporting income generation activity.
• Experience of coordinating lived experience or co-production approaches.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and community-based recovery support.
• Experience of supporting governance or organisational development within the voluntary or community sector.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles in programme delivery.

Key relationships

• London Recovery Network Steering Group and working groups
• Recovery communities and lived experience partners
• Treatment providers and voluntary sector organisations
• Community assets across London that offer opportunities for people in recovery to access a range of activities, such as:
  • Physical activity
  • Creative activities
  • Learning opportunities
  • Mutual Aid groups
• Commissioners and London-wide system partners
• Collective Voice

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE

Contract: Maternity Cover (12 months)

About the role

Working at Crisis Skylight Birmingham, you will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme. You will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers, the support of existing volunteers and volunteer to maintain a positive volunteer experience. You will work across teams to ensure volunteers’ experience of volunteering is positive and play a key role in volunteer retention. You will be collaborative and dynamic in working with the team to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities. You will have the ability and confidence to increase the diversity and variety of our volunteering opportunities to reflect our local community and better serve our members. You will be flexible and innovative in reaching a diverse group of people from across the local community. You will also lead on the delivery of events that involve our members, build networks and increase awareness of Crisis’ work in Birmingham.

You will have experience of working with people who are socially excluded or with support needs. You will understand the importance of delivering equitable services and can empower our members to share their experience and contribute to continuous service adaptations and improvements. You will be creative and inclusive in establishing service-specific member involvement opportunities so members can influence our service locally. You will work across teams to ensure we deliver our service with people experiencing homelessness, instead of delivering a service to people experiencing homelessness. You will work with the central Crisis team to respond to member involvement opportunities, influencing policy and providing members with the opportunity to share their story with the wider public and media.

About you

• Experience of developing and implementing volunteer programmes.
• Experience of organising successful events.

• Experience of working with socially isolated and excluded groups.

• Awareness of psychologically informed approaches.

• Person-centred, sensitive, and empathetic to the needs of members.

• A track record of successful partnership working.

• Flexible and adaptable to change.

• A strong team player, able to use own initiative and reflect on own practice.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 23:59

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026, in-person at Crisis Skylight Birmingham

Interview process: Competency based interview

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

Make a Difference Every Day

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's Service, helping young people build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to live independently.

You'll support young people who may be facing homelessness, disability, ill health, or social exclusion, empowering them to achieve their goals and create a positive future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
• Helping young people develop everyday living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, and managing a tenancy
• Supporting access to education, employment, training, and community services
• Working alongside external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding standards

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting vulnerable people through work or volunteering
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A caring, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach
• Confidence working independently, including lone working
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

Why Join Peabody?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

What You'll Get

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental cover, and retail discounts
• Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, onsite role. You'll work five days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

Shifts may include:

• Early mornings
• Evenings
• Sleep-in shifts

Flexibility is essential for this role.

Interview Information

We're reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

In-person interviews will take place in Witham on 7th, 8th and 11th September 2026.

Important Information

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake regular sleep-in shifts
• Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

Lead a pioneering national mental-health service for young people, rooted in nature and underpinned by strong clinical practice.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead its development, accreditation and quality across the UK.

Salary: £57,528–£64,750 full-time equivalent (£34,517–£38,850 0.6 FTE) depending on experience 
Hours: 22.5 hours per week / three days per week
Contract: 18-month fixed term, with intention to extend subject to service growth and funding
Location: Hybrid, with travel to Dose of Nature locations and member organisations across the UK

Dose of Nature is a mental-health charity improving mental health and wellbeing through structured, evidence-informed engagement with nature.

We are developing a Young Person Memberships service for young people and young adults under 25. We will train and support trusted organisations to deliver the Dose of Nature model in their communities, providing the clinical framework, accreditation, supervision, quality assurance and evaluation needed for safe, effective and consistent delivery.

About the role

As Young People’s Clinical Service Lead, you will establish, deliver and grow this new service. Working with our Head of Clinical and Memberships Operations Lead, you will turn our clinical model into a scalable national service while protecting its quality, safety and integrity.

You will lead the clinical assessment and accreditation of member organisations; develop training and competency frameworks; provide supervision and consultation; establish governance, safeguarding and risk arrangements; monitor outcomes and quality; and build trusted relationships with NHS, voluntary-sector, youth-service and community partners.

About you

You will be a current HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, with a doctoral-level qualification and experience broadly consistent with an NHS Band 8a role.

You will bring:

• Substantial post-qualification experience supporting young people or young adults experiencing mental-health difficulties;

• Strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, clinical decision-making, safeguarding and risk management;

• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation or reflective practice to other practitioners;

• Experience designing or delivering clinical training and assessing practitioner competence;

• Experience of developing, implementing or improving a clinical service; and

• The confidence to work across organisational boundaries, maintain clear clinical standards and help build a new national service.

• Experience in CAMHS, young-adult mental health, voluntary-sector provision, clinical governance, quality assurance, accreditation or partnership-led services would be valuable.

We offer hybrid and flexible working, employer pension contribution, pro-rata annual leave, professional supervision, CPD support and approved travel expenses.

Dose of Nature is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, references, verification of qualifications and HCPC registration, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Please download the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.