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We are looking for more than an accountant!

Place Matters is a small, entrepreneurial charity punching above its weight.Yes you need be a qualified accountant who will “do” as well as “oversee” but we want you to also be part of our mission to enable community-led, place-based change to thrive. You will provide strategic and practical leadership across finance, organisational operations, risk, governance and compliance. We want you to contribute beyond your functional portfolio - support organisational strategy, planning, culture, partnerships and fundraising and translate Place Matters’ ambitions into deliverable and financially sustainable plans.

Please apply if you are someone colleagues and Trustees can trust to make sound decisions and if you are a team player - confident and with strong opinions, but low ego and collegiate. You need to have the ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty, remain calm under pressure, and stay solutions focused.

We'll conduct interviews on 22 and 23 October 2026.

Trusts & Grants Manager

We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Grants fundraiser to develop high-value relationships, grow a strong funding pipeline and secure significant income.

Salary: Circa £41,300 per annum + London weighting where applicable
Location: Home-based, UK nationwide
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 23rd September 2026 – CV’s will be reviewed on a rolling basis

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts & Grants fundraiser who enjoys both developing new opportunities and building strong, long-term relationships with funders.

Working within a High Value Engagement team, you will focus primarily on trusts and statutory funders with the potential to give £50,000+ per year, alongside managing a smaller portfolio of trusts giving below this level.

A key part of the role will be identifying and cultivating new prospects, strengthening the funding pipeline and developing relationships that lead to significant and recurring support. You will bring tenacity, curiosity and strong relationship-building skills, with the ambition to secure six-figure gifts.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and developing new 5-, 6- and 7-figure funding opportunities
• Researching trusts, foundations and statutory funders to build a strong prospect pipeline
• Developing compelling, high-quality funding applications and proposals
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with existing and prospective funders
• Managing funded projects and producing high-quality narrative and financial reports
• Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop strong funding propositions
• Delivering excellent stewardship and finding engaging ways to keep supporters connected
• Contributing to donor events and representing the organisation externally
• Managing accurate donor and financial information through the CRM system

Regular travel may occasionally be required for team meetings, stakeholder meetings and conferences.

About you

You will have experience of trust and statutory fundraising within the charity sector and a proven track record of securing five-figure or higher gifts.

You will be confident researching and approaching new funders, developing relationships and turning opportunities into sustainable income.

An excellent communicator and persuasive writer, you will be able to take complex information and turn it into clear, compelling proposals. You will also be organised, target-driven and comfortable managing your own workload while collaborating with colleagues at all levels.

Experience of CRM databases, prospect research and grant management will also be important.

About the organisation

You will be joining a leading UK charity working to create lasting change for people affected by a life-changing health condition.

This is an opportunity to use your fundraising expertise within an established High Value Engagement team, helping to secure significant funding that enables vital services, support and wider charitable work to continue and grow.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trusts Manager, Trusts Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Grants Manager, Senior Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Manager, High Value Fundraising Manager, Institutional Funding Manager or Senior Fundraising Manager.

We are looking for a child focused, compassionate and resilient Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. This role is full time 37.5 hours per week and is based at our office in Staffordshire.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor you will be:

• Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse.
• Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.
• Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse.
• Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training

You will need:

• Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
• To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.
• To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and high-quality reports for court proceedings and other formal statutory processes.

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

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

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

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

From Puppy to Partnership: Help Transform Lives

Make a tangible difference by working directly with our assistance dogs in training to help prepare them for their vital work to help create life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people.

About Canine Partners

At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.

Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.

The Role

Position: Canine Care Technician
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday)
Location: Our National Training Centre in Loughborough

Travel: Use of charity vehicle to travel to vet appointments as required.

You will play a fundamental role in delivering the charity’s mission by ensuring that every dog’s wellbeing is the top priority throughout their time in assistance dog training at our National Training Centre. By maintaining consistently high standards of welfare and care, you will enable dogs to learn effectively, build confidence, and thrive during their training. Your work directly supports the charity’s goal of creating successful partnerships between dogs and their future partners. You will deliver preventative healthcare, monitors each dog’s physical and emotional wellbeing, and works closely with trainers to prepare dogs for partnership placement. You will also collaborate with fosterers, volunteers, and partners to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to the wellbeing of our dogs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a specialist in canine welfare, husbandry, health monitoring and behavioural wellbeing, ensuring that every dog within Canine Partners receives exceptional standards of care throughout its training journey.
• Health checks, grooming, and bathing dogs, using consent-based training techniques.
• Liaising with partners at Matching Visits to discuss any health issues / pre-existing conditions and to go through partner-specific grooming requirements.
• Working with volunteers to ensure the dogs in kennels are looked after, focusing on their wellbeing, exercise and stimulation.

About You

• Experience of providing high standard of dog/animal welfare.
• Practical experience working with dogs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise under pressure and use initiative.
• Organisation and attention to detail.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives, and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Are you passionate about improving people’s lives? At GCH we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers. If that sounds like you, why not join us?

We're seeking a Specialist Support Worker to join our Young People's Service at Hewmar House, supporting young people with complex needs within supported accommodation. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills, overcome barriers, and successfully transition towards independent living.

As a senior member of the team, you'll provide guidance and support to colleagues, coordinate shift activities, and deliver person-centred support that enables young people to thrive.

What you'll be doing...

· Developing and delivering individual support plans focused on independence and achieving positive outcomes.

· Supporting young people with housing, wellbeing, life skills and tenancy sustainment.

· Working collaboratively with colleagues, statutory services and partner agencies.

· Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, risk factors and wellbeing needs.

· Encouraging positive engagement, behaviour change and participation in support services.

· Maintaining accurate records, case notes and outcome monitoring information.

We'd like you to have...

Qualifications

· Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or an equivalent qualification.

· Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Individuals and Families, or an equivalent qualification.

· Certificate in Counselling, or another relevant counselling qualification.

· Alternatively, substantial professional experience working in a similar role/environment

Skills & Experience

· Experience supporting young people, vulnerable individuals or those experiencing homelessness and complex needs.

· A good understanding of homelessness, supported housing and the challenges faced by young people.

· Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed approaches.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and positive relationships with young people and partners.

· Excellent organisational, problem-solving and case management skills.

· The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

· Able to work effectively both as part of a team and lone-working, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and professionalism in demanding and emotionally complex environments.

This role delivers intensive, trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs, helping them build resilience, improve wellbeing and move towards independence. No personal care duties are required, and the role is not based within a care home or residential care environment.

 

Hewmar House

Based at Hewmar House, a 24/7 supported accommodation service for young people who have experienced homelessness and may have complex support needs, including trauma, vulnerability, and tenancy-related challenges.

The role operates on a 3-week rota, including a mix of early shifts (7:45am to 3:45pm) and late shifts (2:00pm to 10:00pm), with no night shifts required.

You will be required to work every other weekend and participate in a 1-in-7 on-call rota. On-call duties involve providing telephone support to colleagues when needed, with an additional £30 payment per call received.

Due to shift start and finish times, applicants must be able to travel to and from Hewmar House reliably.

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Please note: Gloucestershire City Homes is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Support Worker, you will empower service users to engage confidently with community mental health teams, social workers, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and employment or training services, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are effectively represented. You will support ongoing assessments, advocate for appropriate levels of support, and help individuals progress towards greater independence. Working collaboratively as part of a flexible team, you will contribute to service delivery, develop co-produced activities and peer support opportunities, and encourage meaningful community engagement. You will monitor health, wellbeing, safety, and service quality, complete timely referrals and reviews, support colleagues, and use your initiative to respond effectively to emerging needs and challenges.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

In this role, you will need a strong understanding of recovery-focused practice and the ability to apply a range of recovery approaches that promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for service users. You will have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and dual diagnosis, including providing effective support during periods of crisis while maintaining dignity and respect. The ability to work collaboratively with frontline statutory services, including the NHS, is essential, as is knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and safeguarding procedures. You will be an effective team player with strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, capable of maintaining accurate records and working flexibly across shifts, weekends, and bank holidays to meet service needs.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Pathways and Employability Manager

We are seeking an inspiring Pathways and Employability Manager to help young people build confidence, overcome barriers and take positive steps towards their future.

Position: Pathways and Employability Manager
Location: White City, West London
Salary: £36,421 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close once an appointment is made

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to design and lead an engaging year-round pathways and employability programme for young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.

You will work directly with young people, helping them identify their strengths, explore their aspirations and access meaningful education, training, employment opportunities and life goals. You will spend at  least 50% of your time will be spent delivering sessions, mentoring young people and encouraging their participation. The rest of the time, you'll be opening doors building relationships with schools, colleges, community organisations and, alongside our Corporate Partnerships Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering workshops, projects and activities that develop employability and transferable skills
• Providing one-to-one mentoring and targeted support
• Helping young people overcome barriers and access appropriate progression routes
• Building partnerships with schools, colleges, community organisations, employers and corporate partners
• Developing inclusive programmes shaped by the needs and interests of young people
• Line managing a part-time employability youth worker and overseeing volunteers
• Monitoring participation, progression and programme outcomes
• Producing reports, case studies and impact information
• Acting as a senior safeguarding practitioner, with training provided

About You

You will have experience delivering activities, programmes or workshops to young people aged 13 to 19, along with experience of employability, careers or progression-focused work.

You will also bring:

• The ability to build trusted relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds
• An understanding of the barriers young people may face
• Confidence facilitating both small and large groups
• Experience building relationships with external partners and stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills
• Strong IT skills and confidence using monitoring and reporting systems
• A proactive, flexible approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding

Experience working with employers or corporate partners and knowledge of local education, employment and training pathways would be advantageous.

About the Organisation

You will join a vibrant youth charity providing a safe, welcoming and inspiring space for young people across West London. Open seven days a week outside school hours, the organisation offers sports, arts, wellbeing support and employability programmes designed to help young people discover their potential.

Benefits include 33 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, Birthday leave, free gym access, a workplace pension and training and development opportunities.

This position requires regular evening and weekend work and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Employability Programme Manager, Careers and Progression Manager, Youth Employability Manager, Skills and Pathways Manager, Youth Programme Manager, Careers Adviser or Employment and Training Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Senior Church Partnerships Manager

We are seeking an experienced relationship-focused fundraiser to build church partnerships and inspire Christian audiences to support vulnerable children worldwide.

Salary: £45,563 to £48,375 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the South East and wider UK
Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 5 October 2026

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to grow engagement and income from churches and Christian audiences for an international children’s charity.

As Senior Church Partnerships Manager, you will develop trusted relationships with church leaders, congregations and individual Christians. Through meetings, events, telephone and online engagement, you will inspire people to support the organisation’s mission through giving, advocacy and prayer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and managing a portfolio of church relationships
• Developing tailored engagement plans using existing campaigns and resources
• Generating income through individual giving and wider church partnerships
• Providing thoughtful and consistent stewardship to supporters
• Identifying creative opportunities to reach new Christian audiences
• Delivering compelling presentations and fundraising asks in churches and at events
• Leading the organisation’s presence at Christian events, both online and in person
• Maintaining accurate supporter, activity and income information within the CRM
• Contributing to the long-term Church and Christian Engagement Strategy
• Supporting colleagues to strengthen donor care and church engagement

You will speak in churches on approximately 18 Sundays each year. Regular travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.

**Please note that the internal title for this position is South East Area Manager.

About you

You will be an experienced and confident relationship builder with a background in fundraising, sales, business development or supporter engagement. Comfortable working towards stretching targets, you will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You will bring:

• Experience of developing relationships that generate income or engagement
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills
• Confidence in making clear and compelling fundraising asks
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience of managing a varied portfolio of contacts or supporters
• Strong organisational, data management and CRM skills
• An authentic understanding of churches and Christian communities
• The ability to represent a Christian identity with integrity and conviction

A full UK driving licence and the existing right to work in the UK are essential. Sponsorship is not available.

About the organisation

Join an international children’s charity working with children, communities, supporters and partners in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy, the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children for more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith and a commitment to reflecting God’s unconditional love.

Employment is conditional upon applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

The organisation values diversity and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented communities. It offers flexible working practices and encourages disabled applicants to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Church Fundraising Manager, Church Partnerships Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Christian Partnerships Manager, Community Fundraising Manager, Relationship Fundraising Manager or Church Engagement Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Location: Cheshire West and Chester, hybrid with regular travel
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Pay: £16.77 per hour (+ £2.02 holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client, a national children's charity, in the search for a temporary Volunteer Coordinator (Independent Visitors).

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an experienced youth work professional to make an immediate and meaningful difference in an impactful organisation, supporting children and young people to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.

Please note that will the role is based around Chester and West Cheshire, the successful candidate must attend induction in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. This role also requires a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with travel expensed). Please also be aware that this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check due to the requirement to interact with vulnerable children unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, assess, train and support volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
• Manage volunteer recruitment campaigns and promote opportunities through community outreach, networking and partnership working.
• Coordinate referrals and matching processes, ensuring children and young people are paired with suitable volunteers.
• Provide ongoing supervision, guidance and support to volunteers, promoting safe, effective and rewarding volunteering experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, volunteers, carers and partner agencies to support successful outcomes.
• Monitor volunteer matches, complete regular reviews and help manage positive and well-planned endings.
• Ensure all safeguarding, risk assessment and compliance requirements are met, responding appropriately to concerns when they arise.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, case notes and reports in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities and other professionals to deliver a high-quality service.
• Contribute to service development, monitoring and evaluation activities, helping to identify improvements and share best practice.
• Support the administration of the service, including volunteer onboarding, record management and general coordination activities.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, events and partnership forums.

Key Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar role, with excellent knowledge of advocacy, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the capability to work both independently and in a team.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

Head of Supporter Marketing & Public Fundraising- Maternity Cover Contract
£78,000

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity, working across more than 80 countries to deliver long-term development programmes, respond to emergencies and campaign with young people on issues that matter to them. They call on governments to do more to protect children’s rights, recognising that poverty, violence and discrimination still holds back millions of children and that these inequalities disproportionally affect girls. Plan International UK strives for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future. 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Plan International UK to recruit a Head of Supporter Marketing & Public Fundraising, 14 month Maternity Cover Contract.  This role is responsible for how Plan International holistically considers its supporters and how different interactions with the organisation can influence support.

As Head of Supporter Marketing & Public Fundraising you will be responsible for leading the teams that focus on how Plan International attracts, retains and stewards its supporters, delivering successful integrated marketing campaigns that grow public fundraising income and impact.

Plan International UK currently benefits from c.66,000 sponsors, c.42,000 campaigners and a wealth of regular supporters. You’ll lead a team of 22 (3 direct reports) to identify and think about the potential crossover of these audiences, developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that maximise the potential for their support, ultimately growing income and supporter lifetime value.

By adopting a whole funnel approach you will lead with a growth marketing mindset, considering the bigger picture and marketing campaigns needed to increase brand awareness and draw in new audiences, alongside the multi product approach required to convert them into new supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Supporter Marketing and Mass Fundraising team, managing an agile/solutions-focused culture and growth mindset that works collaboratively to establish great supporter experiences and maximises opportunities to grow income/increase support.
• Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of acquisition and retention across multiple channels including digital, direct mail, events and face to face – tailoring communication and engagement strategies as necessary.
• Lead the team to develop and deliver innovative marketing strategies that attract, retain and inspire supporters – raising funds and increasing brand awareness accordingly by identifying opportunities and optimisations across the entire marketing funnel and customer journey.
• Manage the income/expenditure budgets effectively, allocating resources optimally to achieve maximum growth and ROI.
• Act as an effective senior leader within the wider directorate and collaborate cross-organisationally with senior colleagues in Plan International UK to solve problems, innovate and deliver on shared objectives.

Person Specification:

• Considerable experience leading an individual giving/marketing/digital fundraising function, demonstrating success and a results-orientated approach.
• Established team leader, able to build and develop high performing teams and motivate them to achieve ambitious growth targets.
• Experienced in managing complex multi-product supporter journeys, maximising ROI by ensuring resource is invested effectively across multiple campaigns and different audience segments.
• Proven expertise of managing multi-million pound marketing budgets and effective allocation of resources.  
• Committed to Plan International UK’s position on promoting girls’ rights and gender equality, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism and integrating this into all aspects of your work.

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

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

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, to recruit a Head of Support Services.

Salary: £50,000 – £59,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role, with attendance at the charity’s Peterborough office for team meetings, collaboration and other key activities, typically on a quarterly basis, alongside travel to meetings, events and partner sites as required.

With an ambitious five-year strategy, APF is entering an exciting period of growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and expanding its support services, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, evidence-led and sustainable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, planning and continuous improvement of APF’s patient-facing support services.
• Lead the redesign of APF’s Support Group Network, using insight, evaluation and lived experience to develop a sustainable and inclusive new model.
• Work with the Support Line team to develop a new delivery model that expands access to specialist support.
• Drive innovation, including the appropriate use of technology and digital solutions to improve access, quality and experience.
• Lead and develop teams across the Support Line and Support Networks, creating a supportive, inclusive and accountable culture.
• Oversee the delivery and development of APF’s Support Line, Support Networks and volunteering approach.
• Ensure people affected by pulmonary fibrosis are meaningfully involved in shaping services.
• Build strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, clinical colleagues, community organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee partnership arrangements, KPIs, reporting and evaluation.
• Ensure services operate safely and effectively, with strong safeguarding, governance, risk management and quality processes.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, contributing to financial planning and forecasting.
• Work with Fundraising colleagues to provide service insight, outcomes and evidence to support funding proposals and reports.
• Represent APF externally and promote its support offer and approach.

We are looking for:

• Significant experience of leading service change and developing new models of delivery using insight, evaluation and user feedback.
• Strong experience of partnership working, including formal agreements, KPIs, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and resources, with the ability to develop and motivate others.
• Experience working with volunteers, peer support groups, communities or people with lived experience.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and risk management within service delivery.
• Experience of using data, insight and feedback to improve services and demonstrate impact.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative and values-led approach, with sound judgement and confidence making decisions.
• A commitment to inclusive, accessible and person-centred support.

Experience within a health charity, patient organisation, helpline, peer support or voluntary sector setting would be desirable, as would experience working with healthcare professionals or NHS stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow APF’s support offer and make a meaningful difference to people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

If you are an experienced support services leader looking for a role where you can combine strategic leadership with real-world impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

Portsmouth

1 x 22 Hours per week

1 x 37 Hours per week

(May include occasional weekend and evening work)

Permanent

Salary Scale: 22 - 26 (£26,986 – £30,561 per annum, pro rata for part time)

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

You will be part of a team that is developing an innovative person-centered Recovery Service based in Portsmouth. The program is designed for clients who wish to address their drug/alcohol use whilst remaining in their local community, using a Behaviour Change model and trauma-informed interventions (such as Acceptance & Commitment therapy groups, Mindfulness & Self Compassion based practices, one-to-one sessions, Arts and Crafts, Education, Acupuncture, and Fitness Activities).

Responsibilities include group facilitation, providing one-to-one sessions, offering emotional support both online via Zoom and in person, attending and arranging multi-agency meetings, and working closely with internal services and external agencies. You will also help run a busy open-plan service (including answering phones), keep daily records of clients’ welfare within the team and database system, take clients to appointments or support them to arrange appointments, and organise off-site activities.

Who we're looking for

• An enthusiastic professional dedicated to supporting individuals addressing drug and alcohol use.
• A flexible team player willing to adapt to client needs, including working Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.
• A self-aware individual committed to equal opportunities, trauma-informed practices, and constructive teamwork.

Essential Qualities and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) model.
• Proven ability to confidently facilitate groups and deliver one-to-one support.
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to build healthy relationships with clients
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills to keep timely client records and manage daily administrative tasks.
• Proficient in identifying and managing risk safely.
• High level of self-awareness and understanding of Equal Opportunities principles.

What we can offer you: 

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• 25 days pro-rata annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Application Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview: Interviews will be held in person at Community Day Rehab on Friday 9th October 2026.

Successful candidates will be contacted by Monday 5th October 2026 and invited to interview.  Please ensure you keep the interview date available should you be invited.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system, whether in the community or in prisons?Do you have experience successfully engaging with challenging people, such as those with complex needs, those reluctant to discuss their needs, and those who are angry and confused? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Personal Wellbeing Coach to join us and help to oversee the delivery of Personal Wellbeing services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service.
 

About St Giles Trust  

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.Central to our ethos is our beliefthat people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement hold the key to positive change in others. 

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty.St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency.As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing Services for North and South Wales. These services will involve a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers, including families, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and associates and social inclusion (including meet at the gates). 

About this exciting opportunity 

Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison.You will undertake assessment and action planning with individual service users, create a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users, plus deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards achievement of prescribed outcomes. 

We will also count on you to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies, including probation, prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users, ensuring you work towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales.Using agreed CRM databases and recording all activity relating to caseload and providing updates and reports are also key duties.

What we are looking for 

• Experience working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project 

• L3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent 

• The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support through action planning and interventions involving advice, guidance, advocacy, and coaching 

• An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma-informed strategies 

• Impressive IT, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written 

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult DBS checks 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service,season ticket loan and much more. 

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. 

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. 

This is a fixed-term position until 28 February 2027.

Title: Ground Maintenance Manager
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Salary: £30,888 per annum – Band D, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Ground Maintenance Manager lead the practical care, maintenance and improvement of the estate’s formal grounds, woodland, grassland and natural spaces. The role is central to keeping the park safe, accessible and welcoming, while delivering hands-on work that restores habitats, improves biodiversity and supports the long-term stewardship of this historic site. Guided by our new 10-year woodland management plan and best-practice conservation methods, you’ll take a hands-on approach to estate maintenance and habitat improvement across the site.

Working both independently and alongside staff teams, volunteers, corporate supporters and young people, you’ll help create meaningful change for nature and for visitors. From practical conservation tasks to wider estate projects, you’ll play a key role in shaping and protecting the natural environment at Gilwell Park.

Key Responsibilities as our Ground Maintenance Manager

• Lead practical grounds and woodland work at Gilwell Park, supporting habitat improvements and estate maintenance.
• Use and maintain machinery and tools safely, carrying out inspections, repairs and general site upkeep.
• Lead and support volunteers, corporate groups and young people in practical conservation activities and skills sharing.
• Support conservation partnerships and nature recovery projects, including habitat work, monitoring and reporting.
• Champion nature regeneration, maintain high health and safety standards, and support events, training and wider site activities for Scouts and Scout Adventures.

 

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in practical conservation, habitat management and estate maintenance, with good knowledge of woodland and parkland management.
• Confidence using and maintaining machinery, tools and equipment safely, with experience in health and safety and risk assessments.
• Experience leading volunteers and skills sessions with people of all ages, including young people, and working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with experience supporting conservation projects, partnerships and reporting.
• A proactive, hands-on and enthusiastic approach, with a passion for conservation and helping young people connect with nature outdoors.
• A full UK driving licence and relevant countryside, woodland or estate management qualifications.

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Friday 25th September 2026. 

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park on Thursday 8th October 2026. 

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.