Communications jobs in norfolk, east of england
ID: 1543 Assistant Director Services and Innovation
Service: Gloucestershire Hub (and surrounding areas) Central Region
Salary: Grade 5 Point 39 – 46: £47,264 - £54,728 FTE per annum (£28,358.40 - £32,836.80 per annum, pro rata)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home based with travel to various locations in Gloucestershire and surrounds (the post holder is also expected to regularly spend time at our delivery sites within Stroud and the Cotswold’s).
Hours: 3 days – part time (22.2 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details
Contract: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to provide high-level leadership across Family Action’s services in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas, ensuring the safe, high-quality, and financially sustainable delivery of children, youth, and family services.
You will bring significant experience in managing services for children, young people, and families with complex needs. You will have a strong track record of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, while driving continuous improvement and service excellence.
As a system leader and convenor, you will build and maintain strategic relationships across local authorities, health, and the voluntary and community sector. You will play a key role in driving Family Hub transformation, promoting innovation, and contributing to the ongoing growth and strategic development of Family Action’s work in the region.
Family Action are forward looking, ambitious and have a commitment to continuous improvement and development. We are a people-focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do, and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the necessary skills we want we look forward to hearing from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership, Performance and Strategic Delivery
· Lead strategic partnerships
· oversee service performance and safeguarding, and drive innovation across Family Hubs and related services.
Line Management
· Manage recruitment, development, and performance of staff, supporting a high-performing and learning-focused culture.
Financial Responsibility
· Oversee budgets, manage financial risks, and contribute to sustainable service development.
Internal/External Relationships
· Represent Family Action externally and build strong partnerships to support integrated service delivery.
Quality Assurance
· Ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant services through effective monitoring and continuous improvement.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Proven experience leading services for children, young people, and families with complex needs.
· Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and cross-sector partnership working.
· Ability to manage teams, budgets, and service performance to a high standard.
· Knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of structural disadvantage.
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews - week commencing 15th September and 22nd September - dates to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Gabriel Hall (full email address in advert document)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
For this vacancy, we are also applying positive action to improve the representation of people of colour in senior operational management roles at Family Action. As such, the guaranteed interview scheme is extended to applicants of colour who meet the minimum criteria.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




Project Indigo Lead
Service: Project Indigo
Salary: £40,669 - £44,933 FTE per annum, inclusive of Inner London Allowance (£24,401.40 - £26,959.80 per annum for part-time 22.2 hours a week)
Location: Hackney E9 - The role is 3 days per week, with flexibility for up to 1 day per week homeworking. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
Project Indigo is the LGBTQIA+ youth service based out of Off Centre at Family Action. We have been running a weekly LGBTQIA+ youth group since 2012, and have since developed our offer to include 1-to-1 key work sessions, and more recently, 1-to-1 specialist therapy, and a mentoring training programme. We are proud to be a LGBTQIA+ led and youth-centred service, creating a safe and welcoming space for young LGBTQIA+ to meet each other, try new things, and get support and advice on issues impacting them.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader for our transformative LGBTQIA+ youth project. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in LGBTQIA+ young people’s lives, leading a dedicated and passionate team.
Main Responsibilities:
- To lead on planning and facilitating group sessions, activities and trips for the Project Indigo group. Planning to incorporate the views and interests of members and develop opportunities for partnership working.
- Managerial responsibilities, including line management, budget management, monitoring and evaluation
- Developing and delivering strategic projects within the City and Hackney CAMHS Alliance to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusivity
Main Requirements:
- Strong experience in LGBTQIA+ youth work, and understanding intersecting social issues impacting young LGBTQIA+ people
- Understanding of best practice for supporting young LGBTQIA+ people and promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity within youth services
- Management experience on multi-faceted projects; strong leadership skills, ability to take initiative, and work effectively to manage competing priorities
- Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced Check Child and Adult Workforce with Children and Adults Barred Lists.
- In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
- Follow the link to our website and apply via our Careers Hub by filling out our digital application form.
- Closing Date: Friday 5th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place in early October.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities and disabled candidates as well as LGBTQIA+ candidates, because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic (Senior) Research Officer. This exciting role involves undertaking research on gambling related financial harms and engaging with stakeholders in financial services firms to practically apply our research to their work. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent critical thinking, research and policy development skills, with the ability to digest complex information quickly and appraise firms work against regulatory requirements, best practice examples and policy recommendations.
The successful candidate will primarily work as part of the Gambling Harms Action Lab team where we’re bringing together seven representatives from financial services firms to explore ways to reduce gambling related financial harms. The (Senior) Research Officer will be an integral part of the team working to tackle gambling related financial harms through delivering timely and insightful research and consultancy support.
We are looking for an exceptional team member who is driven to create meaningful change and is passionate about tackling gambling related financial harms. The successful candidate should have a genuine commitment to our organisation's mission, as well as to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Finally, we’re looking for an individual who can work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational skills, who can manage their own time, meet deadlines reliably, plan work effectively and drive work forward.
Key tasks in the role will include:
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Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of key developments in gambling and financial services sectors, including regulatory guidance and best practice.
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Developing and strengthening relationships within financial services firms by delivering support to practically apply existing and new research to financial services work with customers with experience of mental health problems and or gambling harms.
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Collaborating, brainstorming and analysing to identify potential policy solutions to address gambling related financial harms.
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Collating insights from our Research Community of people with lived experience of mental health problems, and sharing these learnings through insight reports and briefings with financial services and other stakeholders.
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Supporting the Head of the Gambling Harms Action Lab with monitoring and measuring the impact of our work, engaging with key stakeholders, and suggesting innovative new ways to increase our impact.
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Supporting other teams within the organisation to deliver our programme of research and consultancy work
Please apply via the Money and Mental Health webpage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
This role will join a vibrant and ambitious fundraising department, raising funds to support our work across the largest NHS Trust in the UK. You will be part of the Philanthropy Team, made up of prospect research, major giving, trusts and foundations, donor relations and events. The team’s mission is to raise income for our three hospitals to enable them to continue their vital work. This role will make a huge difference in helping us do that.
About us
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity are part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation. Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society.
As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.
There is more information about working with us on our website, where you can read about:
• how we approach recruitment
• our team, culture and values
• the benefits of working with us
• and our approach to diversity, equity & inclusion, health & wellbeing, and learning & development
The Team
Part of the Philanthropy Team, comprised of individuals focused on major giving, prospect research and trusts and foundations. In addition, the role will work closely with the corporate partnerships team and community and events team.
Key Relationships
Prospect research colleagues; Director of Fundraising, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Corporate Partnerships, major giving and trusts & foundations fundraisers; funding team; community and events; key stakeholders across the charities and hospital trust.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The Senior Prospect Research Manager will lead the Prospect Research function at the Foundation, with support and direction from the Head of Philanthropy.
You will be accountable for the ongoing development and delivery of the Prospect Research strategy, BE involved in and oversight of other policies and processes related to our pipeline growth and development, involving due diligence, gift acceptance protocols, database management and business planning.
The Prospect Research function will be made up of this role and one Prospect Research Manager, who will report into you. Together, you will ensure that quality prospects are identified, researched and allocated to portfolios in collaboration with the high value fundraising teams. You will lead on our approach to prospect analytics, using data to evaluate fundraiser and programme performance, spot trends and opportunities and improve the efficiency of the team’s activity.
Our fundraising department has recently entered a period of ambitious growth and will shortly be launching a significant capital campaign for our children’s hospital.
We are investing in this pivotal role as we know it will be fundamental to our success in this campaign and beyond. This is an incredibly exciting time to join as our Senior Prospect Research Manager, and the right candidate would have significant scope and autonomy to shape this role and our future Prospect Research strategy.
Working Environment:
The post holder should expect to:
- Work in a hybrid hot desk environment, generally working 2 days a week in the London office and three from home.
- Be responsible for the input and maintenance of databases and files relevant to the post requirements.
- Will occasionally be required to attend events in the evening and at weekends.
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the ongoing development and delivery of the prospect research strategy to generate prospects for identified priorities and to strengthen gaps in the prospect pipeline.
- Implement the prospect research strategy, alongside the Prospect Research Manager, ensuring that prospect identification targets are met, and team members invest regular time in working with key stakeholders to develop prospects.
- Line manages one Prospect Research Manager, as part of leadership of the Prospect Research Function, ensuring collective objectives are met
- Lead on the prospect research and development strategy for a significant capital campaign, which will involve increasing the volume and capacity of our pipeline. This role will drive forward this campaign prospecting strategy, alongside high value fundraisers, the Head of Philanthropy and the Director of Fundraising. Prospecting approaches will include desk research, network mapping of Trustees and other senior stakeholders, and engaging Campaign Board connections.
- Work alongside our Legal team to implement and oversee our Due Diligence policies and processes.
- Oversee the regular data mining of Raiser’s Edge to identify opportunities from amongst our warmest constituents.
- Work closely with fundraising leads to develop the prospect pipeline, in particular building our networks of advocates and influencers. This will include attending meetings with clinicians and other key stakeholders. Qualify and allocate prospects identified by the team.
- Proactively engage with market intelligence which supports the identification of prospects and philanthropic trends, and highlights opportunities for future fundraising growth. This would include regular assessment of insight on transformational donations made worldwide, high net worth individuals and philanthropic trends.
- Undertake strategy research which supports decision making relating to fundraising. This may include competitor analysis and feasibility work.
- Advocate best practice in the recording and processing of prospect data on Raiser’s Edge, ensuring data is accurate, relevant and processed as per the team’s Data Protection Policy and in line with The Data Protection Act 1998/ the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This will include working with the data team to identify data challenges and appropriate solutions for improving prospect data quality and cleanliness.
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy to shape annual plans which best support Fundraisings priorities.
- Provide the highest quality research activity which adds the most value to fundraising. This might include identifying training needs and formulating training sessions for the team.
- Regularly network with sector peers to share best practice and generate insight on the latest developments in prospect research.
- Using data analytics techniques, implement processes and procedures which improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prospect research and prospect identification activity.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Head of Philanthropy in embedding a performance culture – including tracking identification, prospect movement, conversion rates and cleansing the pipeline on an ongoing basis.
- Take a lead role in using data visualisation techniques to bring new insight to major gifts and prospect pipeline data which informs fundraising strategy.
Experience
- Highly experienced Prospect Research professional, ideally having led delivery of prospect research strategies
- Experience of driving high value pipeline growth, contributing to increased income generation
- Experience of prospect/ data analytics.
- Experience of effective internet and electronic research with the ability to analyse and objectively assess the relevance of information to fundraising activity
- Experience of line management
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
- An interest in and understanding of health fundraising.
- Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to independently meet multiple and competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to distil complex information clearly for a range of audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the fundraising team, hospitals and key stakeholders.
- Capability to influence and build rapport to achieve desired outcomes.
- Proactive approach and demonstrated use of initiative to identify new opportunities and research viability to achieve comprehensive, qualified donor pipelines.
- Understanding of relevant data protection policy (EU GDPR 2018 and UK Data Protection Act 2018)
Personal Attributes
- Proactive with the ability to engage and build strong working relationships.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and deliver projects to budget.
- Organised and efficient planner
- Ability to multitask
- Professional and diplomatic
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
This role will join a vibrant and ambitious fundraising department, raising funds to support our work across the largest NHS Trust in the UK. You will be part of the Philanthropy Team, made up of prospect research, major giving, trusts and foundations, donor relations and events. The team’s mission is to raise income for our three hospitals to enable them to continue their vital work. This role will make a huge difference in helping us do that.
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity are part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation. Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society.
As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.
There is more information about working with us on our website, where you can read about:
• how we approach recruitment
• our team, culture and values
• the benefits of working with us
• and our approach to diversity, equity & inclusion, health & wellbeing, and learning & development
The Team
Part of the Philanthropy Team, comprised of individuals focused on major giving, prospect research and trusts and foundations. In addition, the role will work closely with the corporate partnerships team and community and events team.
Key Relationships
Prospect research colleagues; Head of Philanthropy, major giving and trusts and foundations fundraisers; funding team; community and events; key stakeholders across the charities and hospital trust.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The Prospect Research Manager will play an integral role in managing the growth and development of the prospect pipeline to enable the fundraising ambitions of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity.
This role will make a significant contribution towards increasing our income by ensuring that the best potential supporters are identified, researched and allocated in collaboration with the high value fundraising teams.
This role works across all areas of the team’s remit to deliver strategic insight on our highest-level prospects, using data science techniques to evaluate performance, spot trends and opportunities, including due diligence research, build prospect pipelines for priority fundraising projects, and work directly with fundraisers to manage prospect portfolios.
Our fundraising department has recently entered a period of ambitious growth and will shortly be launching a significant capital campaign for our children’s hospital. We are investing in this pivotal role as we know it will be fundamental to our success in this campaign and beyond. This is a great opportunity for a prospect research professional who wishes to join an ambitious fundraising team at an incredibly exciting moment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver timely and strategic prospect research and intelligence which meets the needs of our fundraising team.
- Conduct fundraising market research, from larger prospect finding projects to prospect ratings work, donor profiles, networks research, competitor analysis and occasional work on cultivation event briefings.
- Work closely with the Senior Prospect Research Manager to ensure the team’s workplan is updated regularly and work assigned is carried out to deadline, sharing any capacity issues or challenges where they arise.
- Carry out due diligence research on prospective donors, producing thorough and objective reports which support fundraising decisions and ensure adherence to our gift acceptance procedures and are agreed with the legal team
- Identify networks of clinicians and stakeholders to assess the opportunities for reaching new potential donors.
- Work with the Senior Prospect Development Manager to undertake work arising from portfolio reviews to clean fundraising portfolios.
- Build strong cross-team working relationships, meeting with fundraisers on a regular basis to discuss needs, manage expectations and gain feedback.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the Raiser’s Edge database which will include regular data mining activity, building complex queries and exports, and the creation of constituent records.
- Advocate best practice in the recording and processing of prospect data on Raiser’s Edge, ensuring data is accurate, relevant and processed as per the team’s Data Protection Policy and in line with The Data Protection Act 2018/ the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. This will include working with the data team to identify data challenges and appropriate solutions for improving prospect data quality and cleanliness.
- Work with the Senior Prospect Research Manager to develop annual plans which best support Fundraisings priorities.
- Network regularly with sector peers to share best practice and generate insight on the latest developments in prospect research.
- Alongside the Senior Prospect Research Manager, oversee prospect identification for priority fundraising projects and support team members in developing projects for prospecting.
- Proactively engage with market intelligence which supports the identification of prospects and philanthropic trends, and highlights opportunities for future fundraising growth. This would include regular assessment of insight on transformational donations made worldwide, high net worth individuals and philanthropic trends.
Working Environment:
The post holder should expect to:
- Work in a hybrid hot desk environment, generally working 2 days a week in the London office and three from home.
- Be responsible for the input and maintenance of databases and files relevant to the post requirements.
- Will occasionally be required to attend events in the evening and at weekends.
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Experience
- Delivered prospect research strategies and experience of working on prospect management activities.
- Experience of working in the fundraising/ charity sector
- Experience of prospect/ data analytics.
- Experience of effective internet and electronic research with the ability to analyse and objectively assess the relevance of information to fundraising activity.
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
- Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to independently meet multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex information clearly for a range of audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the fundraising team, hospitals and key stakeholders.
- Capability to influence and build rapport in order to achieve desired outcomes.
- Proactive approach and demonstrated use of initiative to identify new opportunities and research viability to in order to achieve comprehensive, qualified donor pipelines.
- Understanding of relevant data protection policy (EU GDPR 2018 and UK Data Protection Act 2018)
Personal Attributes
- Proactive with the ability to engage and build strong working relationships.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and deliver projects to budget.
- Organised and efficient planner
- Ability to multitask.
- Professional and diplomatic.
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about justice and eager to make a meaningful impact? Do you want to qualify as a Civil Liberties / Human Rights / Public Law Solicitor at Deighton Pierce Glynn?
Join the Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG) team as a Paralegal in either our Bristol or London office! Deighton Pierce Glynn aim to use law to empower our clients to challenge abuses, failures, and other unlawful conduct by the government and those with power.
All our staff are committed to this aim and work in a friendly and collegiate way to achieve this. The firm is divided into two departments:
- The Action against the Police department’s work focuses on private law actions against state agencies including the police, the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, as well as inquests touching upon state-related deaths and some public law cases.
- The Public Law department’s work focuses on judicial review claims against public bodies but also includes some private law work in particular against the Home Office and in relation to discrimination claims.
About the Roles: We are seeking a dedicated full time Paralegal to work in our Bristol Actions Against the Police (AAP) department and three Paralegals to work in our Public Law Department, one being based in London and two in Bristol. After 12 months provided you achieve certain criteria the job will progress to a training contract. We structure our training in this way to ensure once qualified you are able to work at a solicitor level.
Why Join DPG? DPG is one of the best Civil Liberties / Administrative Law / Human Rights firms in the UK. We are top rated in the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories. Last year the Times ranked us as one of the top human rights firms in the UK. We are widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach, as well as our commitment to creating a great place to work.
Our Values: Our aims and values which govern what we do can be found on our website
In our pursuit of aim to employ the best people we can, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritised background to apply for this role.
Learn More About Us: To discover more about who we are, our values, and the work we do, visit our website:
Full details of the person specification can be found in the Application form and the job description
London Salary: £28,400 per annum
Bristol Salary: £26,700 per annum
Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 11th September 2025
Applications received after this time cannot be considered.
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a skills test and interview during the week of the17th to 23rd September.
Final interviews: Will take place on the 25th and 26th of September for the London Paralegal role and the week of the 6th of October for the Bristol Paralegal roles.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a team that’s committed to making a difference. Apply now and contribute to the pursuit of justice at DPG.
If you have not heard back from us by the week of the 15th of October, you will not have been successful in your application for these roles.
Please do not hesitate to apply for any future roles with us and we thank you for taking the time to apply to DPG Law.
We value all our applicants, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond personally to every applicant.
To create a financially sustainable firm that enables us to use the law to empower our clients to hold the state to account for its actions.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager Job Description
Brent Mencap has been passionate about a healthier and fairer Brent since 1979. We’ve developed and run successful housing, employment, health, advice, wellbeing and self-advocacy services. During austerity and Covid we diversified, successfully taking on NHS work with people with long-term health conditions. We provide social prescribing support and health and wellbeing coaching to patients for Brent GPs. In 2024-25 we helped over 18000 people. We’re a leading partner on the Brent Health Educators Programme.
Our income has substantially increased from £382k in 19/20 to £1.71 million in 23-24. We’ve had to adapt quickly, developing and retaining a much larger staff group, using our data better and improving our marketing.
Brent Mencap offers fantastic free creative and wellbeing activities for people with a learning disability, autism and long-term health conditions. These have flourished since Covid. People love yoga, poetry, singing, gardening, Breathe and Move, self-advocacy, campaigning, awareness raising, CREATE art activities for young people, external trips and parties. Small grants, donations and our reserves fund this while we get longer term funding. Our self-advocates want us to focus on paid employment, youth services and making Brent Council use accessible information properly.
Our current finance manager has been pivotal to Brent Mencap’s recent growth, adapting to paying more people, dealing with complicated invoices, making sure we get paid promptly, being as diligent about a project budget worth 5k as our overall budget and supportive with staff wage queries. While there is lots of data input, reconciling, processing purchase orders, the role involves real involvement in project development, monitoring with other managers and face-to-face involvement with users and staff. It’s never boring and definitely not for the faint hearted!!
As Finance Manager for Brent Mencap, you will have a key leadership position. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of our finances, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements while ensuring our services are sustainable through sound financial planning. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Trustee Board to provide accurate insights and projections that support long-term growth and resilience.
You will play a pivotal role in reviewing and maintaining our robust finance and administrative system and procedures, managing risks and ensuring our charity finances can support delivery of our mission. You will also contribute to the development of funding applications, tenders, and financial strategies. You will play a key role in supporting funding applications, demonstrating impact through financial reporting, and building processes that enable future growth.
This post is:
• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Please note our office base is on the first floor of a Victorian building
To be shortlisted,
· Candidates must fully complete our application form, and show clearly how their previous experience and knowledge meets all aspects of the person specification with examples given of actual actions/experience relating to the person specification. Please go to our website to complete the application by 9.00am on 28th August. We do not accept CVs
Interview details
· A 2-part Interview with senior staff will take place at Brent Mencap on Monday 8th or 15th September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be given a paper-based scenario to complete and print at Brent Mencap before the interview
· We anticipate the interviews will take 2.0 hours with a 15-minute break between scenario and actual interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SHINE is a membership organisation offering free services and support to over 14,700 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and associated conditions.
We currently have 750 members living with NPH and this is growing significantly each month. This role will provide a specific focus on the area of NPH, whilst also supporting wider Shine activities.
Main purpose of role
Deliver a high-quality service to and facilitate opportunities for, individuals living with NPH/dementia and their families/carers through Shine membership across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Empower and enable members living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community and their local networks.
Raise awareness of NPH across Health & Social Care professionals and the public.
Support the planning and delivery of the annual NPH Awareness Week.
As part of a high performing team, support Shine to be recognised as the number one provider of support for NPH outside of the NHS.
Promote and support all Shine’s services and activities.
Shine will offer you:
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Support to learn & develop by accessing training in NPH and dementia
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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A competitive salary of £28,471 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
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Broadband allowance
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programme
Please see the full Job Description & Person Specification below and on our website.
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Janet VanValkenburg, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) / Dementia Manager by email to arrange a convenient time for a call.
Closing date: Sunday 7th September at 11:30pm
Interviews: Friday 19th September (virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus




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Job Description
Brent Mencap has been passionate about a healthier and fairer Brent since 1979. We’ve developed and run successful housing, employment, health, advice, wellbeing and self-advocacy services. During austerity and Covid we diversified, successfully taking on NHS work with people with long-term health conditions. We provide social prescribing support and health and wellbeing coaching to patients for Brent GPs. In 2024-5 we helped over 18000 people. We’re a leading partner on the Brent Health Educators Programme. Recently we’ve focused on developing and retaining a much larger staff group, using our data better and improving our marketing.
Brent Mencap offers fantastic free creative and wellbeing activities for people with a learning disability, autism and long-term health conditions. These have flourished since Covid. People love yoga, poetry, singing, gardening, Breathe and Move, self-advocacy, campaigning, awareness raising, CREATE art activities for young people, external trips and parties. Small grants, donations and our reserves fund this while we get longer term funding. Our self-advocates want us to focus on paid employment, youth services and making Brent Council use accessible information properly. People with a learning disability, neurodiversity and their family carers are inclusively supported by social prescribers for advice and by health educators/coaches for health-related matters if needed.
Our current Executive Director, who has led Brent Mencap so well for 25 years wants to retire. The successful candidate will build on Brent Mencap’s history, current success and potential so our long-term passion for a healthier and fairer Brent can evolve and improve the lives of Brent People. Are you the amazing successor to lead and inspire our talented, committed team?
We are looking for someone who
· Has the relevant voluntary sector experience, vision, determination and leadership skills
· Is committed to developing and supporting our diverse staff group
· Can see the bigger picture but also focuses on the important details
· Supports our ethos of person-centred service delivery and activities
· Can communicate well with users, partners, staff, trustees and funders
· Enjoys influencing and raising awareness
· Is entrepreneurial, savvy, confident and can maintain our current financial stability and diversify our income streams
· Understands the lived experience of disability, long term health conditions and inequality and wants to improve their lives
· Understands the importance of marketing and data to challenge inequality, promote positive change and attract new funds.
· Can prioritise reviewing and improving our data collection
· Can develop funding project plans that includes staffing for enhanced wellbeing and creative activities, for young people, employment related support and other identified needs
In addition, they will have to:
· Work with the Board of Trustees and staff to develop our vision, implement strategic plans and deliver agreed objectives
· Be able to ensure all aspects of our work are done safely, legally, in line with our articles/constitution and able to assess risks and mitigate them
· Be responsible for staff development, management and all aspects of the administration of the organisation
· Be an ambassador for Brent Mencap, meeting and working with leaders with statutory and voluntary sector, Royal Mencap and local Mencaps
· Represent the lived experiences and voices of people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, long term conditions and their families who inform our work and the work of others in Brent
· Work late occasionally, attend evening events, meetings and occasional weekends and undertake any other necessary tasks as required to ensure Brent Mencap functions safely.
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, from time to time to ensure it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post.
This post is:
• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Please note: Our office base is on the first floor of a Victorian building with steep stairs.
To be shortlisted,
· Candidates must fully complete our application form, and show clearly how their previous experience and knowledge meets all aspects of the person specification with examples given of actual actions/experience relating to the person specification. Please go to our website to complete the application by 9.00am on 28th August. We do not accept CVs
· Be prepared to visit Brent Mencap so key staff and self-advocates can meet them informally before the interview day or have a 60–90-minute Teams meeting with them. To arrange a face-to-face or Teams meet up on a Wednesday only please contact our office manager Simon via the website.
Interview details
· A 4-part Interview with senior staff, self-advocates, operational managers and trustees, will take place at Brent Mencap on Friday 5th or 12th September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be given a paper-based scenario to complete and send to us on the Thursday before the interview
· We anticipate the full interviews will take 2.5 hours with a 30-minute break at some point.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Programme Development Manager represents an evolution from our Programme Manager role, focusing on shaping the future direction of The Avenues Youth Project's programmes whilst maintaining oversight of current delivery. This isn't just about managing what we do now, it's about looking ahead and designing what comes next.
Working closely with the Programme Director, you will be responsible for researching innovative approaches to youth work, developing funding proposals, and creating programmes that respond to the changing needs of young people aged 8-19. We need someone who can think creatively about engagement whilst keeping an eye on emerging trends and opportunities in the sector.
As a member of the senior team, you'll help embed our values throughout the organisation and ensure our programmes remain at the cutting edge of youth work practice.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Programme Innovation and Strategic Development
Programme Design and Innovation
● Research and develop innovative programme concepts that address emerging needs of young people within the community, utilising best practice from across the youth work sector.
● Lead comprehensive design processes for new initiatives, collaborating with lead youth workers, young people, families and community partners to ensure programmes are relevant and effective.
● Create detailed programme frameworks incorporating learning outcomes, delivery models, resource requirements and sustainability strategies.
● Plan, develop and deliver allocated youth work projects that meet organisational aims, taking responsibility for budgeting, planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Current Programme Oversight
● Collaborate in overseeing the recruitment, retention and progress of young people across assigned programmes, working to ensure consistent engagement and positive outcomes.
● Participate in necessary working groups and initiatives on behalf of the team, liaising with a wide range of youth service providers to ensure AYP is represented in appropriate forums and relevant partnerships.
● Have proactive contact and engagement within the community, maintaining visibility and building relationships that support programme delivery.
● Work with the Programme Operations Manager to report and respond to the Programme Director and senior team on the planning, development, delivery and progress of youth work programmes.
● Ensure all data collection, documents and record keeping is up-to-date and meets the requirements of the Impact and Evaluation Manager.
● Monitor programme attendance patterns and young people's progression, identifying opportunities for enhanced engagement or additional support.
● Coordinate with the Programme Operations Manager and Lead Youth Workers to ensure consistency of approach and share effective practices across different programme areas.
Community Partnerships and External Relations
Strategic Relationship Building
● Establish and maintain strategic relationships with schools, colleges, community organisations, local authorities and other youth providers to develop collaborative networks.
● Represent AYP at community forums, working groups and sector events, maintaining awareness of local priorities and identifying partnership opportunities.
● Develop collaborative programmes with partner organisations, combining resources and expertise to maximise impact.
● Engage with families and community members to understand their aspirations for young people.
Programme Partnerships
· Support the Programme Director in developing and maintaining key relationships and partnerships.
· Establish positive working relationships with external agencies delivering youth work with us and those supporting organisational development.
· Work with the Engagement, Communities and Culture Manager, to develop and maintain effective long-term community partnerships to boost membership at AYP.
Research, Evaluation and Quality Assurance
Evidence-Based Development
● Maintain current knowledge of research and best practice in youth work, particularly relating to our target demographics.
● Commission or conduct research projects to inform programme development decisions and enhance service delivery.
● Collaborate with the Impact and Evaluation Manager, to analyse data from existing programmes to identify effective practices and areas requiring improvement.
● Collaborate with the Impact and Evaluation Manager to establish robust evaluation frameworks for new programmes.
● Work with the Impact and Evaluation Manager to understand and articulate funder objectives throughout programme design and delivery.
Quality Standards and Continuous Improvement
● Develop quality standards and frameworks for all programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational values.
● Collaborate with the HR Manager to create comprehensive training materials and guidance documentation for staff delivering new programmes.
● Monitor programme quality through systematic observation, feed \back collection and data analysis.
● Lead programme effectiveness reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
● Liaise with external quality assurance bodies, inspectors, and regulatory authorities as required.
Staff Leadership and Development
● Line Management of Programme Operations Manager and Lead Youth Workers - including regular observations, formal supervisions, annual appraisals, and investing in their professional development.
● Attend Line Managers training and regular sessions with HR Manager.
● Deliver reflective practice sessions to the youth work team to support continuous professional development as part of our Learning and Development plan, in collaboration with HR Manager.
● Assist in recruiting or contracting new workers, tutors or teachers as required.
Funding and Financial
Strategic Funding Development
● Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities that support programme development priorities and organisational objectives.
● Contribute to funding applications for new programme areas, ensuring proposals demonstrate clear impact potential and realistic delivery plans.
● Develop comprehensive business cases for programme expansion, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment.
● Monitor funding environments and policy developments that may influence programme design.
Financial Administration
● Work with the Finance Controller to ensure high-level financial administration and record keeping, with accountability for project expenditure.
● Maintain clear understanding of AYP's programme budgets and finances, with responsibility for budgeting, monitoring and reporting of assigned budgets.
● Participate in regular budget meetings with the Programme Director and work with the Finance Controller to ensure costs remain within budget.
● Check and approve Lead Youth Workers timesheets for allocated budgets and resolve discrepancies.
Safeguarding and Compliance
● Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and carry out responsibilities in strict accordance with AYP's Safeguarding Policy,
● Work with TACs, PRUs, Police, Early Help Teams, MARFS, LADO etc. where required to ensure safety of all young people, staff and volunteers,
● Act as main point of contact for safeguarding referrals, working in partnership with other agencies to ensure safety and wellbeing,
● Maintain comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding practices and current legislation.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Avenues.
· Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary.
· Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
· Adhere to all The Avenues’ policies and procedures.
· Stay abreast of policy and developments in youth work locally and nationally.
· Always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work and in accordance with our values and role model our Behaviours Framework.
· Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
What you’ll do
ShareAction’s Banking Standards team works towards holding financial institutions accountable for their impact on climate change. We have a history of campaigning on key aspects of banks’ climate strategies – such as their emission reduction targets or fossil fuel policies – and we are gradually expanding our work to include other sustainability themes and banking regulation. We have achieved significant wins, such as contributing to HSBC becoming the world’s largest bank to cease financing for new oil and gas fields, Barclays dramatically reducing its oil sands financing, and mobilising investors to call on Societe Generale to set a renewable energy target.
The team is structured around two main pillars: our campaigning and our research pillar. The research pillar ensures that the team’s campaigning and advocacy work is based on sound analysis and facts. The Senior Research Manager oversees the research pillar, currently composed of three more junior researchers. The Senior Research Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a research strategy that underpins campaign needs for analysis and insight in line with campaign timelines and available resources. You will oversee and contribute to the delivery of high-quality research outputs, including thematic reports, investor briefings, and surveys of Europe’s largest banks, and ensure that they are underpinned by clear and robust research methodologies. Alongside the Head of Banking Programme and the Senior Campaign Manager, you’ll act as an ambassador for the team in external forums, the media, and when meeting with and presenting to external stakeholders, including banks, civil society organisations, and investors.
If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll bring to the team
To be successful, you will:
- Have a good understanding of how banks work and how they can help address climate change, developed through experience working in or with banks.
- Be a strategic thinker.
- Have excellent project management and organisational skills, with a proven ability to autonomously manage research projects, allocate tasks, and handle multiple competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Have extensive experience carrying out research and an ability to summarise complex issues and datasets for others in a clear and concise way.
- Have advanced Excel skills.
- Have experience managing a team of research professionals and/or providing direct line management support.
- Have a proven ability to handle relationships with multiple external stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to flex your style according to your audience.
- Be a collaborative team player who is comfortable receiving feedback and ideas from more junior staff, seeks opportunities to support colleagues and is willing to support other areas of work as needed.
- Be passionate about the issues ShareAction advocates for and be comfortable working in a campaigning environment.
It would also be great – but not essential – if you meet the following criteria:
- Experience in conducting surveys and/or carrying out qualitative or quantitative research on financial institutions.
- A good understanding of responsible investment.
- Experience integrating innovative tools and approaches into research processes, such as AI tools.
- Subject matter knowledge in climate change, biodiversity and/or human rights.
- Experience using the Salesforce CRM system and/or Cascade and/or Eikon.
We have a formal hybrid working policy in place, and the Banking team meets in the office every Tuesday for a team meeting and team lunch. We also aim to organise additional team-specific meetings on those days. We expect candidates who live in London to come to the office every Tuesday and those who live outside London to come to the office two Tuesdays a month.
What we will do for you
We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
Currently, we are pleased to offer:
- A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
- Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
- Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
- The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
- A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
- Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
- An 8% non-contributory pension invested with NEST and their green funds.
- A healthcare plan with Bupa.
- An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
- Death in service cover of 3x salary.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
- Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
- Enhanced sick pay: starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday, 29th September 2025.
Applications will be reviewed regularly, and this advert may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate is identified. You are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as you can. Previous applicants should not reapply.
Interview dates: There will be two rounds of online interviews for selected candidates.
To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Upcycling Programme Consultant
Location: Based at HFHGB Upcycling Workshop (49 Gale St RM9 4NU) and at Restore (16 High St RM1 1HR), as and when required. There may also be a need to attend Corporate offices/locations.
Engagement Basis: Freelance, activity-based contract
Please submit your CV and an expression of interest.
Closing Date is Wednesday 27th August 2025.
Background
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world. Decent and affordable housing is about much more than four walls and a roof – housing intersects with critical development issues, including gender equality, human rights, and climate change. You can find out more about our work on our website.
We're not just creating homes. We're also creating opportunities. Providing connections and support for people in housing need as well as volunteer experiences for corporate partners. At Habitat for Humanity’s upcycling initiative we take things and bring them into the workshop and give them a new lease of life.
Overview
Habitat for Humanity GB (HFHGB) engages corporate volunteers in practical upcycling workshops as part of its social impact programme. These workshops involve the restoration or creation of furniture and home goods for people experiencing housing precarity. We are seeking an experienced freelance consultant to manage and deliver this programme on a flexible, per-project basis.
Less than 2% of social housing actually comes with furniture. Our upcycling workshop aims to part-furnish these properties with high quality repaired and upcycled items and create opportunities for other households and communities experiencing economic hardship to furnish their own space.
We have strong support from the UK public, who are keen to make donations of furniture and materials, as well as support from the UK private sector. This project will combine these offers of support by enabling a creative workshop space where teams of volunteers can be supervised to upcycle donated items. Our upcycling project aims to furnish properties with high quality repaired and upcycled items and create opportunities for other households and communities experiencing economic hardship to furnish their own space. Upcycled furniture also goes to our Restore in Romford which is our Charity DIY shop and a community space for low-income households to purchase essential furniture items and access tailored DIY and construction information to help them make affordable improvements to their home.
Scope of Services
The consultant will be contracted to provide services under two categories:
A. Workshop Delivery (Per Event Basis)
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Lead upcycling workshops for groups of up to 15 volunteers
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Demonstrate furniture painting, sanding, or assembly techniques
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Provide safety briefings and facilitate an inclusive and engaging volunteer experience
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Ensure venue is prepared (tools, PPE, materials) and tidied post-event
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Capture basic event data (e.g., attendance, photos, testimonials)
B. Planning & Admin (Hourly Basis)
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Liaise with HFHGB staff to scope each workshop
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Procure or prepare necessary materials (paint, wood, furniture)
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Coordinate with donors and suppliers on logistics
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Maintain inventory of workshop tools and supplies
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Maintain inventory of food/refreshments e.g. water, milk, tea etc
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Support design of new upcycling activities for different skill levels
Scope of Consultancy
The Upcycling Programme Consultant will be engaged to deliver HFHGB’s Upcycling Workshops. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and supportive individual to fulfil this role. The ideal consultant will have experience working with individuals from a mixture of backgrounds and with different experience levels:
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Overseeing workshop delivery in line with agreed project scope, developing and managing a process to ensure that donated items of furniture are upcycled to a high quality and providing input into volunteer coordination and inductions as agreed.
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We are looking for someone with the creativity and drive to grow the project and workshop outputs, and existing experience of furniture upcycling, such as varnishing, painting, knowledge of furniture restoration is essential as this is the focus of the existing work.
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There will be times where the Upcycling Programme Consultant will be required contribute to related activities if mutually agreed, such as meeting with various partners and helping with collections or deliveries.
Furniture Upcycling
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To coordinate with a team of designated supervisors who will oversee day to day upcycling with Corporate Partners, e.g. volunteers. This includes involvement in appointment, oversight and assisting with necessary training for supervisors etc.
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To develop creative and engaging ideas and processes about what to do with the furniture from start to finish.
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This includes identifying which pieces of furniture will be upcycled for each session, in what way they will be painted and finished and what products will be used. Ultimately creating a process for each piece which supervisors can use in the sessions as a guide for the day and with participants.
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To oversee the donation and collection of stock and materials from partners and donors, including liaising with Restore and procuring from local sources.
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To complete regular stock checks to ensure adequate stock of all items needed to creatively upcycle furniture in available including but not limited to paint, sandpaper, waxes, varnishes, and tools.
Programme Support Activities/Project Logistics and Liaison/Project Co-oridnation.
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Act as the primary liaison for all Upcycling enquiries, working with suppliers, media and supporters as required. Representing Habitat at workshops, internal and external events with current and potential donors.
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Track and report on expenditure for the project, as agreed with Habitat for Humanity and the Director of Programme Delivery ensuring value for money and adherence to, and review of budget expectations.
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Facilitate relevant meetings relating to the project, including setting agendas, writing, distributing, and following up on agreed actions.
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Co-ordinate with HFHGB staff to develop all marketing materials using all the charity’s communication channels.
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Adhere to HFHGB health and safety procedures while on-site.
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Provide excellent customer service to ensure all stakeholders have a positive experience of the project.
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Evaluate the success and impact of the project by monitoring pieces upcycled and diverted from landfill, and GIK (Gift in kind) donated to support the project,
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Ensure all registration forms, health and safety and inductions forms are completed and saved according to GDPR practices.
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Ensure before and after photos of the furniture and volunteer involvement on the day is captured and downloaded onto the appropriate system.
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Provide information to ensure the Impact Team can prepare narrative and financial reports required by donors.
Consultant Profile
The consultant is expected to have:
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Demonstrable experience in furniture upcycling, including restoration, varnishing, and upholstery.
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Experience working with volunteers in a workshop or creative environment.
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Strong organisational skills and ability to deliver on time and within budget.
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Confidence in liaising with donors, corporate volunteers, and suppliers
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A current clean UK driving licence and access to transport
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Experience coordinating creative workshops or similar hands-on activities
5. Key Deliverables
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Up to 3 workshops per week (subject to bookings)
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Basic post-event summary submitted within 5 working days of each session
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Workshop area maintained in good order
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Regular inventory updates and re-stocking requests submitted quarterly
Fees & Payment
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Workshop Delivery Days: £200/day (inclusive of preparation and facilitation time)
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Planning/Admin Time: £25/hour (pre-approved, capped per project)
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Invoicing: Monthly in arrears, based on completed activities and submitted timesheets
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Payment Terms: Within 30 days of receipt of invoice
Please submit CV and Expression of Interest.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth Realities is a youth and survivor-led charity based in Barnet, addressing teenage relationship abuse through creative education and specialist, survivor-centred support.
Youth Realities aims to:
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Reduce abuse within teenage relationships
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Increase awareness of teenage relationship abuse through education
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Empower young people’s personal development & growth
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Provide advocacy and trusted support for young survivors
Our vision is a world where young people live free from relationship abuse and violence. Our mission is to end relationships abuse by working with young people to provide specialist spaces for prevention, intervention and healing.
Please apply directly via Charity Job
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Due to expanding our successful Supported Accommodation services, we are looking to recruit someone to join our team providing excellent and progressive tenancy support for our clients. We work with clients to develop independence, choice and control, with the goal of enabling them to live independently in their own individual tenancy.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This amazing team provides an environment where every resident has the opportunity to maximise their potential in a supportive, communal home setting. Whether their aspirations are to learn new skills, find long-term employment, or simply to live a settled life, our team are there to mentor and guide clients on their journey.
With relevant training, supervision, and support, we expect you to provide a client-focused service in line with the vision, ethos, values and mission of the King’s Arms Project.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Delivering the KAP Tenancy Support services in accordance with the Service Specification agreed with KAP leadership and Funders.
• Promptly identifying which clients are likely to benefit most from services and providing tailored support to suit their needs.
• Spending time every week with clients to make assessments of their current circumstances and holistic needs.
• Supporting clients to secure and sustain move on accommodation: rent payments, utilities, neighbour disputes, budgeting, reporting repairs, dealing with correspondence etc.
• Providing a clear sign-posting service with referrals to relevant agencies and support services and building links with support organisations, such as Housing Associations, Social Services, drug and alcohol agencies.
• Facilitating access to general and specialist health care, as well as services such as education, leisure, cultural-specific services, employment opportunities, etc.
• Supporting clients in maximising and maintaining income.
• Ensuring that risk assessments, support plans and outcomes are flexible and made on an individual case-by-case basis.
• Liaising on clients’ behalf with others such as landlords, money and health services, and accommodation providers.
• Providing crisis intervention support including responding to risk such as eviction, anti-social behaviour, loss of amenities, etc.
If you are someone who cares greatly about seeing people thrive and is keen to bring lasting impact to people's lives, then we'd love to hear from you!
Our team say:
"This is the best working environment I have ever worked in by far "
To tackle homelessness, displacement and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to thrive and have a home.
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Inspire young learners as a Spanish Teacher: Join Latin American House (LAH) and its Spanish Saturday School!
Are you passionate about teaching Spanish and nurture a love for language and culture in children? Do you want to be part of a vibrant, community-led organisation that contributes to the integration, social inclusion and wellbeing of Latin American families and other commuities in London?
LAH invites you to lead engaging and dynamic Spanish lessons at our award-winning Saturday Spanish School, where learning is fun, immersive and culturally rich.
About LAH: We are a community-led organisation driven by and for Latin Americans in the UK. We focus on supporting those in our community, and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in London, who face the greatest challenges, individuals in low-paid or insecure work, older adults, and those navigating barriers to social protection without the skills or knowledge to access essential support systems.
About our Saturday Spanish School: Our Saturday Spanish School offers a vibrant, immersive space for children aged 5–12 to explore and strengthen their Spanish language skills. Tailored especially for Spanish-speaking families, the curriculum helps children build confidence in their heritage language through fun, interactive activities. At the same time, we warmly welcome learners from all backgrounds, creating a multicultural environment where language learning happens naturally through play, creativity, and meaningful social connection.
LAH obtained the National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education (NRCSE) Quality Mark at the Advanced Level in 2023.
About the role: As a Saturday Spanish School Teacher, you will:
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Deliver age- and level-appropriate interactive Spanish lessons that build reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
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Use games, stories, role-play, and cultural activities to make learning engaging and accessible.
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Teach a diverse group of native speakers and beginners, both in-person and online.
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Create a safe, welcoming space where children gain confidence and joy in learning Spanish.
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Collaborate closely with fellow teachers, trainees, and volunteers to enrich our Spanish Saturday School curriculum.
If you’re enthusiastic about language education and community, and want to help shape a unique learning experience, this role is for you!
Latin American House is dedicated to fostering the integration, social inclusion, and well-being of Latin American and migrant communities in the UK

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