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Would you like to make a positive impact for rural communities across England? Would you like to help tackle rural deprivation and ensure rural areas have fairer access to essential services? Would you like to help rural communities reach their full potential?
Job title: Programme Officer
Contract type: FTC until 31st March 2027
Hours: 2 days (15 hours per week)
Salary: £32k per annum, plus benefits (FTE)
Location: Home-base, with some travel to in-person meetings and training events required. As our meetings take generally place somewhere in the London-Oxford-Bristol corridor, we are looking for candidates that live within reasonable travelling distance of this area.
About Us
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is the only national charity speaking up for everyone in rural areas. We champion thriving, sustainable and inclusive rural communities that have the services they need and the resources to secure equitable outcomes for everyone. We work closely with our 38 member organisations who support local communities across England. Together we campaign for change, enable local action, and improve support for people most in need. We work with government and other national partners to explore the issues affecting rural communities and identify solutions so that no one is disadvantaged by where they live.
About the Rural Housing Enabler programme
ACRE is the responsible body for the delivery of a £2.5m programme funded by Defra that is creating of a new network of Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs). RHEs are specialists who help rural communities consider the need for affordable housing locally, connecting them with landowners, housebuilders and planners to bring about suitable schemes.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and reliable Programme Administration Officer to join our ambitious team. This post plays a vital role in delivering our Defra-funded Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) programme, providing support to the Programme Manager to ensure the efficient running of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include the collecting and organising of complex data, liaising with stakeholders and network members, auditing reporting data for accuracy and consistency and other tasks listed in full in the job description.
About You
You will be experienced in managing administrative processes, with an eye for detail and a methodical approach to your work. You will have the ability to manage your own time, understanding what to prioritise and planning tasks around deadlines. You will be a clear communicator, able to relay information and instructions clearly and concisely, responding to queries from our members promptly and professionally.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to support a vital programme helping to get rural affordable homes built across the country, helping to keep rural communities empowered, connected and sustainable for years to come.
Working at ACRE
The ACRE team is home-based. We meet together at least once a month, generally somewhere in the London-Oxford-Bristol corridor. Benefits include up to 30 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, life cover and flexible working arrangements.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, traditions and ways of life. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April, at 23:59.
Interviews will be held online on Friday 24th and Monday 27th April. Please confirm in your application that you are able to attend on this date.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
Purpose of the role:
Key responsibilities include:
Co-facilitate professional, high-quality training to kinship carers in England.
Ensure training is accessible, inclusive, and adapted to meet the diverse needs of participants.
Meet training KPIs, including participants reporting they feel better supported (90%) and have increased understanding of the subject (80%).
Contribute to the continuous development of training resources using insights, data, and feedback from kinship carers.
Maintain a consistent and engaging approach across all training experiences.
Use Salesforce effectively as the case management system to support training delivery, learning, and evaluation.
Demonstrate confident and frictionless use of Zoom, including breakout rooms and interactive tools, to deliver engaging online training sessions.
Actively support and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience includes:
Substantial experience delivering engaging online and in-person training and workshops for diverse audiences.
Proven experience in professional facilitation using a range of techniques to engage participants.
Demonstrable expertise using Zoom (including breakout rooms and tools) and PowerPoint to deliver high-quality training.
Experience managing challenging or sensitive situations during training while maintaining clear boundaries.
Proven ability to deliver training that achieves measurable impact and learning outcomes.
Demonstrated use of a non-judgemental approach reflected in both language and behaviour.
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively and work innovatively to achieve positive outcomes for kinship carers.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Key dates:
Kinship reserves the right to close applications early on receipt of sufficient applications. Apply early!
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJob by attaching your CV and a covering letter, and responding to the following four questions (max 250 words per answe):
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear - use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead a National Voice Driving Cardiovascular Health in the UK
Chief Executive - HEART UK
Location: Hybrid, with regular national engagement
Salary: Up to £90,000 dependent on experience
Type: Full time
About HEART UK
HEART UK is the nation's leading cholesterol charity - an organisation with a powerful voice, a bold mission, and the potential to transform millions of lives. With high cholesterol affecting up to half of the UK population, our work spans patients, clinicians, policymakers and the general public. The organisation is known and respected for its expertise, evidence based advocacy, and the ability to convene national conversations on cardiovascular health at the highest levels.
HEART UK is a dynamic, values driven charity with a turnover of c.£2m and a deeply committed team. Its influence rivals organisations many times its size, and they are poised for significant strategic growth. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a national health charity that is respected across clinical, policy and patient communities, and ready to scale its impact further.
What You Can Look Forward To
As CEO, you will shape the future direction of a charity with profound purpose and national significance.
You will:
* Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation
* Influence National Policy
* Strengthen Income and Build Long Term Sustainability
* Lead and Inspire a Dedicated Team
Why This Role Matters:
* The cause is vast and urgent
* HEART UK's voice is powerful and its influence is national
* The organisational culture is exceptional
* Your impact will be visible and immediate
* You will be leading at a pivotal moment
About You
HEART UK seek a leader who combines emotional intelligence, commercial strength and strategic vision.
Skills and Experience
* Strong track record in charity leadership, senior operational roles, or income generation leadership
* Skilled relationship builder comfortable with high level external representation
* Ability to oversee marketing/comms development (specialist knowledge not essential)
* Experience leading organisations through growth or transformation
* Health sector knowledge helpful but not required - learning will be supported in house
Personal Attributes
* Visionary and strategic, with a passion for public health
* Empathetic, people centred and values driven
* Adaptable, resilient and skilled at navigating complexity
* Confident communicator with natural presence and credibility
* Hands on, practical and comfortable working at pace in a small, high achieving charity
Recruitment Timeline
To ensure equitable access to information and uphold HEART UK's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the Chair/Outgoing CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 14th April 2026 and we will send you a link.
Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 1st May 2026
First Interviews: w/c 1st June 2026
Final Interviews: w/c 8th June 2026
How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor HEART UK on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack in the first instance.
For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala at Charity People
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
CEO
Reporting into the Board of Trustees, we are seeking an inspirational CEO for the PDA Society, who can lead with humility and curiosity, empowering and supporting our staff along the journey. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity and its staff and volunteers, and will oversee the development of our training products, research and support services, whilst ensuring sustainable growth in impact and income.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted enterprise within the PDA community with a strong mission and a committed, values driven team. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving the lives of PDAers and their families. You will be energetic, creative and bring new ideas for enhancing the charity’s reputation, through nurturing existing relationships and developing new ones to achieve the charities goals. Our ideal candidate will have lived experience of autism, PDA or other neurodivergence although this is not essential.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 22nd April 2026
Interviews with Trustees: April / May 2026
Our mission is to improve the lives of PDA children, PDA adults and their families. We are working hard to build awareness and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: South East England – Home based with travel (within Kent, Surrey or Sussex)
Closing date: 10th April
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Health care, life insurance
We have a great opportunity for a Community Fundraiser (South East), to join the team at Brain Tumour Reseach - a charity dedicated to finding a cure for all brain tumours. This is an exciting role where you’ll help drive forward regional income, grow an engaged community fundraising base and inspire supporters across the South East. You’ll be joining a charity with unbounded ambition, a collaborative, passionate team and a mission that changes lives every day.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead community fundraising across the South East (Kent, Surrey and Sussex) — raising awareness, building relationships, and growing income as part of a regional target of £1.5 million. You’ll steward locally based supporters, with a particular focus on challenge events, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partners, while also driving supporter recruitment for flagship campaigns such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk of Hope. You will manage multiple projects, seek new fundraising opportunities across your area, and work cross-functionally with PR, Marketing and the Research, Policy and Innovation teams. This role suits someone motivated, organised, empathetic and excited to make a real difference to those affected by brain tumours.
To be successful as the Community Fundraiser (South East) you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2927HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: East Anglia – Home based with travel (within Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk)
Closing date: 10th April
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Health care, life insurance
We have a great opportunity for a Community Fundraiser (East Anglia) working for the ambitious and innovative team at Brain Tumour Research - dedicated to finding a cure for all brain tumours. This is an exciting role where you’ll help drive forward regional income, grow an engaged community fundraising base and inspire supporters across East Anglia. You’ll be joining a charity with unbounded ambition, a collaborative, passionate team and a mission that changes lives every day.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead community fundraising across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk — raising awareness, building relationships, and growing income as part of a regional target of £1.5 million. You’ll steward locally based supporters, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partners, while also driving supporter recruitment for flagship campaigns such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk of Hope. You will manage multiple projects, seek new fundraising opportunities across your area, and work cross-functionally with PR, Marketing and the Research, Policy and Innovation teams. This role suits someone motivated, organised, empathetic and excited to make a tangible difference to those affected by brain tumours.
To be successful as the Community Fundraiser you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2928HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.