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Job Title: Associate Careers Adviser (Schools)
Location: Field Based - East Sussex
Salary: £134.57 day rate including holiday pay
Hours: Zero Hours
Contract: Zero Hours
Reports to: Area Manager – Information, Advice and Guidance
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
Young Peoples’ Careers Service
CXK is the lead provider of Personal Careers Guidance to young people in schools and specialist centres across the Southeast, where we provide independent Personal Careers Guidance, via our CXK Young Peoples’ Careers Service.
The Team
We are a diverse and welcoming team of advisers, who use a wide variety of creative methods to deliver personalised, client centred, personal careers guidance, ranging from one-to-one sessions through to group guidance, parents and options evenings, as well as focused talks and assemblies. We have minimal admin and keep our clients’ experience central to what we do, providing an inclusive service with individualised action plans, including the use of visual career maps, career cards and white boards, alongside more traditional approaches where appropriate.
The team is led by Chris Targett RCDP, who alongside his work at CXK, is the current Chair of the Careers Writers Association and co-author of the recently released Career Development and Inclusive Practice book, published by Trotman Publishing in partnership with the CDI.
The team is small but impactful. Feedback from our young people, that tell us about what our students valued regards our services:
- Helping young people understand their next steps
- Helping young people understand the options and careers choices they have
- Helping young people to know where to access further help, information, or support
The Role
The Careers Adviser will travel across East Sussex to a broad range of school and college settings, delivering creative and inclusive Personal Careers Guidance, as well as assemblies and drop-in sessions as required.
Each student and each learning environment will be unique, so the opportunity lends itself well to candidates who enjoy traveling and working in varied locations, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and educating people of all abilities.
You will routinely liaise with Careers Leaders and senior school/college staff to arrange and deliver activities for students during the school day. Whilst most delivery will take place between 8:30am and 4pm, travel before and after these times will be required and occasional attendance at parents’ and options evenings will also be required, but you will be given time off in lieu where this is applicable.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
- Level 6 (or above) Careers Guidance Qualification
- In possession of a full, clean UK Drivers Licence with access to your own vehicle
Essential Criteria
- Experience of delivering CEIAG in schools / colleges, face-to-face with young people Enthusiasm
- A willingness to deliver activities during school timetables & occasional evenings
- Knowledge of Post 16 and Post 18 education and training routes for young people with and without additional needs and disabilities
- Adept at juggling activities and travel, emails and routine project admin; balancing school site work with homebased preparation and admin
- Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work enabling you to fulfil your potential. This eclectic and exciting role within the CXK Young Peoples’ Careers team, provides the opportunity for you to travel from home to various education settings, networking with teachers and careers educators across the area. You will hone specialised skills and knowledge relating to Post 16 and 18 career pathways, including 6th Forms, colleges, study programmes, gap-years, entrepreneurship, university and apprenticeship routes whilst being a positive influence on young people’s lives.
- CXK employee benefits include:
- CDI and professional register membership (RCDP) paid for by CXK
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
- Flexible working
- Training and development programmes and opportunities
- Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Application review date: Wednesday 27th August 2025
Interviews date: Friday 5th September 2025
Useful Information
Should you wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the recruitment team.
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
All applications must be submitted online via our portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Associate Careers Adviser (Schools)
Location: Field Based - Berkshire
Salary: £134.57 day rate including holiday pay
Hours: Zero Hours
Contract: Zero Hours
Reports to: Area Manager – Information, Advice and Guidance
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
Young Peoples’ Careers Service
CXK is the lead provider of Personal Careers Guidance to young people in schools and specialist centres across the Southeast, where we provide independent Personal Careers Guidance, via our CXK Young Peoples’ Careers Service.
The Team
We are a diverse and welcoming team of advisers, who use a wide variety of creative methods to deliver personalised, client centred, personal careers guidance, ranging from one-to-one sessions through to group guidance, parents and options evenings, as well as focused talks and assemblies. We have minimal admin and keep our clients’ experience central to what we do, providing an inclusive service with individualised action plans, including the use of visual career maps, career cards and white boards, alongside more traditional approaches where appropriate.
The team is led by Chris Targett RCDP, who alongside his work at CXK, is the current Chair of the Careers Writers Association and co-author of the recently released Career Development and Inclusive Practice book, published by Trotman Publishing in partnership with the CDI.
The team is small but impactful. Feedback from our young people, that tell us about what our students valued regards our services:
- Helping young people understand their next steps
- Helping young people understand the options and careers choices they have
- Helping young people to know where to access further help, information, or support
The Role
The Careers Adviser will travel across Berkshire to a broad range of school and college settings, delivering creative and inclusive Personal Careers Guidance, as well as assemblies and drop-in sessions as required.
Each student and each learning environment will be unique, so the opportunity lends itself well to candidates who enjoy traveling and working in varied locations, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and educating people of all abilities.
You will routinely liaise with Careers Leaders and senior school/college staff to arrange and deliver activities for students during the school day. Whilst most delivery will take place between 8:30am and 4pm, travel before and after these times will be required and occasional attendance at parents’ and options evenings will also be required, but you will be given time off in lieu where this is applicable.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
- Level 6 (or above) Careers Guidance Qualification
- In possession of a full, clean UK Drivers Licence with access to your own vehicle
Essential Criteria
- Experience of delivering CEIAG in schools / colleges, face-to-face with young people Enthusiasm
- A willingness to deliver activities during school timetables & occasional evenings
- Knowledge of Post 16 and Post 18 education and training routes for young people with and without additional needs and disabilities
- Adept at juggling activities and travel, emails and routine project admin; balancing school site work with homebased preparation and admin
- Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work enabling you to fulfil your potential. This eclectic and exciting role within the CXK Young Peoples’ Careers team, provides the opportunity for you to travel from home to various education settings, networking with teachers and careers educators across the area. You will hone specialised skills and knowledge relating to Post 16 and 18 career pathways, including 6th Forms, colleges, study programmes, gap-years, entrepreneurship, university and apprenticeship routes whilst being a positive influence on young people’s lives.
CXK employee benefits include:
- CDI and professional register membership (RCDP) paid for by CXK
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
- Flexible working
- Training and development programmes and opportunities
- Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 9th September 2025
Application review date: Wednesday 10th September 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 17th September 2025
Useful Information
Should you wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the recruitment team.
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
All applications must be submitted online via our portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This is an exciting new role which will help the Methodist Church in Britain to embed in the life of churches its commitment to be justice-seeking.
In 2024, the Church adopted a Strategy to embed the Methodist Conference’s Justice-Seeking Church Report in local churches, across the Connexional Team and throughout the life of Methodism.
The Justice-Seeking Church Officer will shape and develop this work across all levels of the Church in creative and innovative ways, identifying opportunities and responding to challenges. They will strengthen leadership for justice across churches, and enable collaboration across programmes and issues. They will enable theological reflection and will lead on shaping the vital emerging work around participation of people with lived experience of poverty.
You will be a member of the Justice Team but work collaboratively with many others. You will also be part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in the implementing its strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- Developing and embedding key areas of the Justice-Seeking Church strategy in churches and the Methodist Connexional Team
- Strengthening leadership in social justice and social action
- Developing opportunities for faith formation and theological engagement
- Developing new work around the leadership and participation of people with lived experience of poverty
About You
The ideal candidate will need the following:
- Experience in building influence and motivating wide a range of people and groups
- Effective and strategic communication skills
- Experience of enabling people to reflect theologically on justice issues
- Knowledge of and a passion for justice
This post carries an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010).
Should you require further information or wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 11 August (contact details on website).
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Location: This is a hybrid position, with an average minimum of 2-3 days based in our London office, working remotely from your home, and some travel around Britain. You should live within commuting distance of our London Office.
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office, and the remaining days remote.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email HR (details on website).
Please click apply to be redirected to our website.
Closing Date: 27 August 2025
Interview Date: 15 September 2025 in central London
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

Job Summary
CAAS provides an Autism and ADHD Support Service across the 8 boroughs of NW London from our base in Eastcote and offices around London. We offer information, advice, and support to ADHD/Autistic people, their families, and professionals, with the aim of improving quality of life and building neurodivergent-aware communities.
In this role, you will join the established CAAS adult team to support, educate, and empower ADHD/Autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identified) across NW London.
You will:
· Provide one-to-one information, advice, and practical task-based support.
· Facilitate online and in-person peer groups, courses and workshops sessions.
· Help develop resources that increase understanding of ADHD/Autism and pathways to support.
· Signpost to local and national services, community groups, and specialist support.
· Work with professionals to share good practice and promote reasonable adjustments so services are more accessible to ADHD/Autistic adults including delivering short training sessions to professionals.
The role requires:
· A strong commitment to supporting ADHD/Autistic adults to improve quality of life and self-advocacy.
· Excellent communication and active listening skills, including the ability to adapt to different communication preferences.
· Excellent organisation and record-keeping.
· Confidence in group facilitation and delivering training.
· Ability to collaborate across health, social care, education, and community settings.
· Strong keyworker/caseworker skills
· Ability to self-manage diary skills, case load and accurate record keeping.
Key Responsibilities – Supporting ADHD/ Autistic Adults
Providing individualised task-based support
· Provide one-to-one ad hoc, tailored support for pre-and post-diagnosis (with the support to be co-produced by the service user). This support may include, but is not limited to:
· Practical support with communication or executive functioning tasks and activities such as making calls, form filling, applying for benefits, and planning their week.
· Working within a “help you to do it” model, encouraging skill building and self-advocacy.
· Support with applications for further education and employment
· Maintain and update our public-facing ADHD Resource Board, and foster relationships with other support organisations to strengthen our signposting and referral pathways.
Facilitate Support Groups
· Facilitate twice-monthly ADHD Groups.
· Facilitate Parent and Carers Support group.
· Facilitate monthly pre-diagnosis support group.
· Facilitate Coffee Connect social group for ADHD and autistic adults.
· Facilitate quarterly Professional Connect Forum.
· When agreed in advance with manager provide cover for other colleagues’ projects.
Facilitate Courses and Workshops
· Deliver a 6-week Understanding my ADHD Course for newly diagnosed ADHD adults.
Front of house support and referrals process
The Specialist Adult ADHD/Autism Advisor (SAAA) will be expected to answer both written and telephone enquiries from members of the public about CAAS services, with a warm and welcoming style, so clients feel comfortable to attend our services.
SAAA will be expected to welcome visitors to the centre and provide information about CAAS and The SAAA will provide front-of-house support, welcoming visitors, answering queries, and managing the referrals process, including CRM updates, triage, and liaising with referrers.
CAAS offers a wide range of adult services, so SAAA will be expected to proactively support clients in accessing the appropriate services and provide consistent follow-up and communication.
Other Responsibilities - Wider support
The SAAA will be expected to contribute to the support and empowerment of ADHD and autistic adults and their families in a range of other ways, such as:
· Build and maintain strong relationships with local statutory and voluntary services, particularly within health, social care, and social prescribing teams.
· Represent CAAS by attending relevant meetings to ensure active links with local authority and voluntary sector partners.
· Stay informed about national and local developments related to ADHD/autistic adults, identifying opportunities to raise awareness and influence the development of appropriate services and support.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of training for professionals and the community by:
· Using inclusive, evidence-based language and approaches
· Tailoring content to meet the needs of different audiences
· Supporting outreach and promotion of CAAS’s training offer related to ADHD and autism in adults
Other Responsibilities - Organisational
· To create resources and content to be used within our adult services by clients and colleagues.
· To provide written reports as required by professional agencies and CAAS.
· Assist in promoting the organisation’s services.
· Attend regular supervision and training sessions.
· Ensure project monitoring and reporting requirements are met.
· Provide regular progress reports to the Adult Service Manager/Lead.
· To comply with such policies/procedures, guidelines and codes of practice as laid down by CAAS and the Law.
Other Responsibilities
· To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the Adult Service Manager.
· To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.
Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.
Person Specification - Essential
Knowledge & Experience
· Experience/knowledge of working with ADHD and autistic people (adults).
· Experience/knowledge of the challenges facing ADHD and autistic people (adults).
· Knowledge/awareness of reasonable adjustments, strategies, and coping mechanisms to support ADHD and autistic people’s needs.
· Qualified facilitator / demonstratable experience in facilitating groups and delivering training.
· Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults, data protection, equal opportunities, diversity legislation, and best practice.
Values & Approach
· Understanding of inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming language and approaches when working with ADHD/autistic adults.
· Commitment to person-centred support and promoting autonomy for neurodivergent adults.
· Willingness to reflect on practice, take on feedback, and engage in ongoing professional development.
· Able to manage emotionally sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and personal resilience.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence representing CAAS in a range of settings.
· Ability to develop relationships with relevant statutory and voluntary sector bodies.
· Able to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues.
Organisation & Time Management
· Strong organisational skills with great time management. There is a heavy demand for the personal organisation of your workload and managing appointments, and you will need to be able to manage a diverse workload with competing demands.
· Prompt response to competing demands from clients, professionals, and colleagues.
Record Keeping & Monitoring
· Maintains accurate and timely records in line with CAAS procedures, including CRM monitoring requirements and deadlines.
· Ability to monitor work.
Flexibility & Technical Skills
· Flexible and willing to facilitate groups, courses, and workshops outside their normal pattern of work where appropriate to ensure smooth running of team.
· Computer Software Skilled (much of the work is managed via technology and computers)
Person Specification - Desirable
· Voluntary Sector Experience.
· Counselling or coaching skills.
· Knowledge of SEN / Adult Social Care Legislation.
Equal Opportunities
CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.
We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.
CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Partnerships Lead to advance the development and management of strategic relationships with companies and corporate foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the impact of Learning through Landscapes by securing income and added value from corporate partners who share our vision for outdoor learning and play.
The role is hybrid and can be based in either our Hampshire or Stirling offices or remote. It will be varied and involve: identifying and approaching prospective partners; developing and presenting compelling proposals; managing long-term corporate relationships; reporting on impact; and supporting volunteering and pro-bono engagement. You’ll also contribute to shaping our Corporate Partnerships Strategy and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise partnership value.
You will need:
- Experience of developing corporate partnerships, ideally in the charity, education, or environmental sectors
- Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate audiences
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of developing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing partnership proposals and impact reports
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how corporate social responsibility aligns with business objectives
- Confidence in networking and representing an organisation at external events
- Experience of planning and delivering partnership activities such as employee volunteering or pro-bono projects
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver high-quality partnership experiences
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations, including the Code of Fundraising Practice
- A commitment to the values and mission of Learning through Landscapes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Healthy Ageing Project will address specific challenges within the community, while actively promoting healthy ageing in practical and effective ways across our network.
We will focus on the strengths and expertise of our member groups to promote engagement with Ireland's unique music, dance, sport, language and culture.
We will work together with our members throughout this three-year journey. Together, we will develop, launch and promote a project geared towards improving health and wellbeing, reducing health inequality and providing strategic direction for national health programmes and policy recommendations for the Irish community.
This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and will be based in the Midlands/ North of England, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester etc.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You'll be a friendly ‘people person’, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset - who has:
• An understanding or strong interest in health & wellbeing for older people
• Experience of working with older people either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Understanding of and empathy with the issues affecting older people and barriers they experience
• Knowledge of health/sport/culture and other general services for older people in Britain
• Ability to build strong relationships with other stakeholders including public health bodies/charities
• Strong administrative and I.T skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills/ability to manage own time effectively
• Unwavering commitment to equality & fairness
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly
• A proactive approach to the personal development of oneself and others
• A ‘Hands on’ approach to coordination and practical tasks as required
• A right to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
You will be based in our office in Teddington and provide outreach and home visits to people living all over Richmond borough working within our team of experienced benefits advisors and volunteers.
The Benefits Service provides disabled people and carers with one-to-one confidential advice on disability benefits including support with form filling, application forms and appeals, outreach work and home visits.
As a Welfare Benefits Adviser, you will:
- Provide clear, accurate, and confidential advice on disability-related welfare benefits, including PIP, Universal Credit, ESA, and DLA
- Support clients with benefit applications, appeals, and refer on for tribunal representation
- Offer advice in person, over the phone, online, and via written correspondence
- Work collaboratively with other professionals to provide holistic support
- Help ensure that no disabled person misses out on the financial support they are entitled to
Our clients are often in very difficult and challenging circumstances. This role requires someone who is resilient, empathetic, organised and has attention to detail. You will enjoy empowering people and making people aware of their rights and entitlements. You will have a background in advice giving, with knowledge of welfare and benefits, particularly those for disabled people and carers. The work can be stressful at times with a lot of pressure and deadlines, however, this is a rewarding role where your knowledge and empathy can truly change lives.
About you
We welcome experienced benefits advisors to apply for this role. Further or refresher training can be provided. You will receive on the job training and one to one support from our team and we can provide comprehensive training courses for you to develop your skills.
We are seeking someone who:
- Has experience providing welfare benefits advice, particularly around disability-related entitlements
- Understands the barriers faced by disabled people in accessing services and support
- Communicates complex information clearly and respectfully
- Is organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing a busy caseload
- Is committed to upholding equality, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work
You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter of up to 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in Experience and Knowledge section of the Job description.
We will not consider applicants that do include a cover letter. Please ensure you tailor your cover letter to the Job Description and your experience.
We actively welcome applications from Disabled people and those with lived experience of disability. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please advise if have a disability or long-term health condition you would like considered.
Richmond AID will empower disabled people to achieve greater independence and choice by providing a range of services and support.





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Reference Number: V553
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Location: North Lanarkshire (home-based)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 14 hours per week (over 3 days preferable)
Salary: £10,250 pro rata (£25,625 FTE)
DBS/PVG: Membership of PVG Scheme is a requirement
Job Family: Job Family 3
Line Manager: Delivery Leader for Scotland and Northeast England
Closing date: 18 August 2025, 10am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Anticipated start date: August / September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Role Purpose
We have been operating the North Lanarkshire Befriending Project for 25 years. Our team of adult Volunteer Befrienders provide 1:1 befriending support to Young Carers.
We recruit, train, induct and support Volunteer Befrienders who can be a positive, reliable and trustworthy role model to young people aged 8-18. Befrienders are matched 1:1 with a young person and provide bespoke emotional, social and practical support according to the young person’s needs, interests and goals. Together, they spend regular time together, engaging in fun community activities.
Through our support, Young Carers have the chance of a break, become less isolated, more confident and resilient, have enhanced physical and mental health, and are more included in their community.
In this role, you will lead all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of the project. The right candidate would be someone with a good knowledge and understanding of “best practice” in Volunteer Management /Befriending Services, and with experience in supporting children and young people.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This role is primarily home-based (must be local to North Lanarkshire), you will need a
strong WIFI connection and a suitable home working environment. Part of your working week will also need to be based within local communities in North Lanarkshire, meeting with volunteers, children and families, partner organisations and other stakeholders. Appropriate travel costs will be re-imbursed.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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This role is split across two impactful organisations:
Black Thrive Global (BTG) works to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black communities. We embed race equity in systems change and co-create solutions alongside communities.
Just Like Us (JLU) is the UK’s LGBT+ young people’s charity, empowering 18–25-year-olds to share their experiences in schools and improve LGBT+ inclusion through peer-led talks and ambassador programmes.
This joint role represents an exciting partnership between two organisations committed to racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion and systemic transformation.
1. Just Like Us (3.5 days/week): To support the delivery of Just Like Us’ Ambassador and School Talks programmes – including recruitment, training and coordination of young LGBT+ volunteers and engaging with schools to foster inclusive environments.
2. Black Queer & Thriving: There is potential for this role to expand in scope (up to 1.5 additional days per week), subject to funding. Should this occur, the role may include additional responsibilities in line with the aims of the Black LGBTQ+ Working Group and Southwark engagement priorities. Any change in working hours or duties would be discussed and agreed in advance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Just Like Us (3.5 days/week)
- Support the delivery of the Ambassador Programme, including recruitment, training and retention of LGBT+ volunteers aged 18–25.
- Coordinate and run community events for Black LGBT+ young people to support outreach and recruitment of volunteers.
- Represent Just Like Us at events such as conferences and prides to amplify our programmes to a range of audiences.
- Support Just Like Us volunteer recruitment drives by building relationships with university societies and volunteering services, community partners and charity partners in London and the South East.
- Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of LGBT+ mentors.
- Attend relevant cross-team meetings with the Just Like Us team such as the fortnightly Ambassador Recruitment meeting
- Support with the quality assurance of school talks through observations and slide checks.
- Assist the volunteering team with the coordination and delivery of ambassador skills workshops where needed.
- Work with the project evaluation consultant to assist with the running of focus groups.
- Conduct exit interviews with Black LGBT+ ambassadors.
-Support on a social action project with Black LGBT+ ambassadors in Year 3
- Ensure all activities are inclusive, trauma-informed and aligned with principles of equity and justice.
Please check the attachment in this advert for the Person Specification
Interview Dates: 16th-17th September 2025
Additional Information
Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible. If you require any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Start Date: We are ideally looking for someone to start from October 2025, though we are happy to discuss flexibility with the right candidate.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception




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Purpose of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and relationship‑focused individual to join our Corporate Partnerships team. The role will be a mix of managing and growing existing partnerships and supporting new business activity.
You’ll work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and other colleagues across the team to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued, supported, and inspired by the impact they are helping to create. You’ll also contribute to building our pipeline, identifying potential new supporters, making first contact, and helping to develop tailored proposals.
While you don’t need to be an expert from day one, you will bring energy, curiosity, and great interpersonal skills, along with the ability to deliver excellent partnership experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management
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Support the management of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring they are well‑stewarded and achieve agreed objectives.
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Coordinate partnership activities, such as volunteering days, events, campaigns, and communications.
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Work with internal teams (Marketing, Impact, Delivery) to gather and share inspiring impact stories and updates with partners.
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Track and report on partnership deliverables and KPIs.
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Identify opportunities to deepen existing partnerships, such as additional projects, campaigns, or employee engagement activities.
New Business Support
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Research and identify potential new corporate partners.
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Assist with approaches to prospective partners, including outreach emails, calls, LinkedIn networking, and event attendance.
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Support the development of high‑quality proposals, presentations, and budgets for senior stakeholders.
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Help maintain and grow the new business pipeline.
Communications & Events
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Work with Marketing & Comms to produce engaging partnership content for social media, newsletters, and impact reports.
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Represent UK Youth at external networking events, conferences, and partner‑related activities.
Data & Administration
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Keep all CRM records accurate and up to date.
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Support due diligence processes for both new and existing partnerships.
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Ensure donations are processed, recorded, and recognised appropriately.
Why join UK Youth?
By working at UK Youth, you’ll be joining a friendly and committed group of people tackling the systemic problems letting young people down. You’ll also be part of a passionate, values‑driven team who believe in the power of partnership to transform young people’s lives. This role offers the chance to:
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Develop your skills in corporate fundraising, account management, and partnership development.
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Build strong relationships with a variety of high‑profile corporate supporters.
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Work across departments to deliver engaging, impactful partnerships.
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Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in young people’s futures.
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Gain hands‑on experience in developing and pitching new partnership ideas.
You’ll have access to opportunities for professional development and ways to connect with colleagues, whether through lunch‑and‑learn sessions or away days at our outdoor learning centre, Avon Tyrrell.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 23:59 (Midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 1st Sept 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

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Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change? Do you thrive on accuracy, insight, and collaboration? Do you have Generalist HR experience? Join our People Experience team and help our organisation make informed decisions using high quality, impactful data.
As the People Experience Data Specialist, you will champion data accuracy, reliability, and insight across the People Experience team and wider organisation. You’ll lead the production, distribution, and analysis of high-quality People Management Information (MI), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and enabling data-driven decision-making. You’ll also provide generalist HR support when needed.
Contract terms:
- £34,000 - £37,000 per annum with Benefits
- Permanent
- Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
- Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month
What you'll do:
Data & Insights
- Deliver and analyse People data reports.
- Maintain and improve reporting tools and MI.
- Support forecasting and strategic planning.
- Enable data self-service for managers.
- Optimise systems with providers and stakeholders.
- Lead system procurement and implementation.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
- Drive system improvements and efficiencies.
- Share insights and train users.
Generalist HR (People Experience) Support
- Provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, including covering annual leave and supporting employee relations casework
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
To apply, please submit your CV with a short cover letter. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: 9am Monday 25 August
Interviews: w/c 1 September
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To note: this role is required to be on-site 4 days per week at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey.
Job overview
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing excellent, detailed and proactive administrative support to the Chief Executive. This includes diary management, event management, travel logistics and email management. The post holder will also need to prepare presentations and carry out research as required. It also includes liaison with Trustees, providing effective governance support to the Chair of Trustees, and for Council and Committee Meetings. The post requires a high degree of personal judgement about how to support the Chief Executive’s schedule and liaison with the Chair and Board of Trustees. It requires tact, diplomacy, and a strong sense of confidentiality.
This role plays an important and proactive role in ensuring the CE can use their time effectively to meet the demands of their role.
We are seeking a highly organised individual who is experienced in this type of work and experience of charity governance is desirable. The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks, which require excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills, underpinned by a high level of proficiency with a range of programmes and systems, excellent IT skills and a strong attention to detail.
Job responsibilities
Chief Executive’s Office Management
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To manage the CE’s office and assist with governance and administrative duties.
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To act as the first point of contact for internal and external queries and monitoring and drafting correspondence coming to the Chief Executive’s office by phone, email and post. Anticipate issues, assess priorities, and arrange appropriate responses.
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Manage the Chief Executive’s diary and time, attendance at meeting and events, reservations, online access where appropriate and meeting preparation.
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Organise travel and accommodation for Chief Executive and Members of the Trustee board as required.
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All Governance Meeting arrangements including preparation and distribution of meeting papers, recording meeting and production of accurate minutes.
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Manage an efficient filing system (electronic and paper-based)
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Co-ordinate Senior Leadership Team meetings schedule and support these meetings, taking minutes, recording decisions and the circulation of relevant internal communications arising from SLT meetings.
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Liaise with a wide range of contacts on behalf of the Chief Executive.
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Organise all CE visitor arrangements ensuring HCP requirements are met.
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To ensure all correspondence with key individuals is linked to RSN database.
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To assist Chair and Trustee board on projects as required.
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To undertake other projects for the CE as required taking full project management responsibility.
Other
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Be first point of contact for donations to RSN, ensuring donations are directed and lodged appropriately in consultation with the RSN Curator.
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To undertake administrative matters required for smooth running of the organisation, including ordering of office supplies and collection of post.
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Organisation of a variety of staff events throughout the year including the annual Christmas Celebration.
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To undertake any other activities as required by the Chief Executive.
Please note that this role is based full time, in person at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity network fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Habitat GB has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the organisation is able to deliver the Strategy impactfully, efficiently and effectively.
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Location of this role: Home-based with regular travel to internal and external meetings and team events.
Job Purpose
Head of Major Gifts, Foundations and Trusts will be a key member of the Team.
With strong foundations already in place, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain are ready to take philanthropy to the next level—growing income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. This role offers the opportunity to grow and lead a talented team, cultivate transformational gifts, and build a sustainable, high-performing philanthropy programme. The role offers flexibility in how you manage your time and team, giving you the freedom to creatively approach donor stewardship, team development, and pipeline growth.
The foundations are already in place, over the past 3 years our team have established relationships with established and emerging Trusts and Foundations and created a robust set of stewardship journeys for new and existing donors. We are in the process of launching an inspiring calendar of events from online webinars for mid-level donor conversion and early engagement to tailored thought leadership events and international project engagement. This is an exciting time to lend your philanthropy experience to a high growth area within Habitat for Humanity.
The role leverages the connections, networks, support, proposals/programmes and partnerships from across Habitat for Humanity GB and the Habitat for Humanity International network by working in collaboration, support and shared vision with others. As a member of the Fundraising and Partnerships Team the role will support and enable the development of the whole organisation. Externally, the role develops the profile of HFHGB, bringing in new relationships as well as managing existing, requiring strong oversight of fundraising and delivery.
We’re looking for a proven leader with hands-on experience in securing six and seven-figure gifts, developing high-value pipelines, and inspiring teams. The role is based remotely with frequent travel within the UK, and occasional global travel.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic and operational planning and research.
- Partnership working and development.
- Management and reporting of Major Donor fundraising.
- Being an active leader, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to initiatives and opportunities.
- Co-creating ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing team
- Leading and managing a team.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Strategic and operational planning and research
- Research and develop plans for fundraising from trusts, foundations, & philanthropists. Collaborate with CEO, Board, and Development Councils to explore and equip opportunities to extend networks and relationships.
- Partnership working and development: Cultivate, secure and steward funding and relationships for HFHGB from major donors, high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations. Design and implement a programme of relationship development/stewardship and cultivation events.
Management and Reporting
- Develop oversight and reporting on development and delivery of Major Donor fundraising monitoring progress against key performance indicators.
- Maintaining the database of critical information (pipeline proposals, meetings, grants and donations.
Leadership, networking and representation
- To develop a culture of support within the organisation. To lift others up and to give voice, agency and equity to all. Contribute to the Development Team, taking the lead on cross-organisational activities.
- Collaborate with the CEO to support/enable them to develop engagement with HFHGB. Represent HFHGB externally at a senior level, building the organisational profile.
Skills and competencies:
- Extensive knowledge of trusts, foundations and high net worth individual fundraising best practice.
- Proven experience of raising 6 and 7 figure gifts from Trusts, Foundations and High Net Worth Individuals.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans for high value donors/ trusts and foundations.
- A strong track record of overseeing prospect research, pipeline development and delivering growth.
- Extensive experience of producing high quality and compelling donor facing proposals, reports and other materials.
- Experience of fundraising management databases.
- Strong interpersonal and professional network development skills
- Engaging communications style for all stakeholders.
- Empowering and engaging line management style and approach.
- Excellent numeracy skills including experience of financial planning, budgeting, target setting and presenting detailed financial information.
- A self-starter with creative, entrepreneurial energy and confidence to take calculated risks with tenacity to manage setbacks.
- Strong integrity, showing respect for others, trustworthiness and responsibility.
- Commitment to our vision, mission and values.
- Right to work in the UK at time of application.
- Ability to travel in the UK and occasionally globally
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
- Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
- A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
- A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with Tessa Kelly -please see or website>vacancies or contact our email address provided to arrange.
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
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The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affect by brain tumours. Our mission is simple but urgent: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease.
We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative leader to join us as our first Head of Performance and Planning. In this newly created role, you’ll help us stay focused on what matters most – delivering impact for the brain tumour community.
You’ll lead our planning and performance functions, working closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to ensure we have clear priorities, strong reporting, and effective ways to measure progress. You’ll also oversee our governance and risk frameworks, making sure we remain well-governed and prepared for the future.
This is a strategic but hands-on role that will shape how we plan, deliver and learn as we grow. You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board to support decision-making and accountability, helping us to embed a joined-up, insight-led approach that will drive progress against our ambitious 2030 strategy.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
You’ll bring experience in planning and performance, with a strong track record of leading cross-organisational work in a complex setting. You’ll be confident building relationships at all levels, influencing decisions, and turning strategy into action. You’ll thrive on helping others stay focused and aligned, and you’ll bring clarity and structure to big ambitions. If you love working collaboratively and want to make a real impact, this is the role for you.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Developing and leading business planning processes and activities
- Leading our annual and multi-year business planning processes, ensuring strong alignment to our 2030 strategy and strategic pillars.
- Designing and managing planning tools, timelines, and guidance to support joined-up planning across The Charity’s departments.
- Aligning strategic planning with budget and resource planning in partnership with the Director of Finance and IT and the Director of People and Culture.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance and IT, and the wider leadership team, to drive alignment between strategy, delivery, and performance.
- Championing a collaborative and inclusive approach to planning, building understanding and engagement across the Charity.
- Representing planning and performance leadership at key forums, including SLT and Extended Leadership Team meetings, and at Board subcommittees where required.
Performance monitoring and reporting
- Designing, implementing and embedding our performance monitoring and reporting frameworks, including dashboards, KPIs and narrative reporting for SLT and Board.
- Identifying and escalating performance trends and/or risks, highlighting these in order to partner with teams on continuous improvement
- Driving the use of data and insight in organisational planning and decision-making processes, including embedding processes to support equity and inclusion e.g. EDI impact assessments.
- Building capacity and planning capability across The Charity to support sustainable processes and ways of working, and to support continuous improvement.
- Working closely with leaders to ensure planning, change and performance are aligned, and with particular emphasis on Finance, Strategy and External Affairs, and People and Culture.
Programme and project planning
- Developing and communicating frameworks to support how programmes and projects are monitored and measured, in alignment with our strategy impact framework led by the Strategy & External Affairs team.
- Support programme planning and monitoring capability across The Charity through coaching and advisory support to teams and leaders and through procuring and/or sharing supporting tools and guidance for this purpose
Leading governance, risk management and business continuity
- Strategic oversight of governance, including overseeing Board and subcommittee reporting, documentation, regulatory and legal compliance.
- Overseeing the Charity’s corporate risk register, embedding risk awareness and mitigation planning across The Charity.
- Leading the development of our Business Continuity Planning (BCP) approach, including associated guidance, communication and learning.
- Acting as a trusted partner to SLT and Heads of Teams on performance, risk, and governance.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.



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Job Summary
- Job title: Research Events Coordinator
- Area of work: Arts and Heritage
- Contract type: Fixed Term - Until December 2026
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: London
- Working environment: Onsite 5 times a week
- Working hours: 35 hours per week - with occasional weekend work
Overview / Purpose
The Research Events Coordinator plays a central role in the organisation's mission to build a world-leading Research Centre. This department coordinates, generates, and champions research activity across the organisation. The Research Events Coordinator contributes the Department's central mission to advance knowledge through the conception, creation, delivery, and dissemination of the highest quality research events aimed at the widest possible public and specialist audiences, undertaken through many diverse channels and through the organisation's local, national, and international research projects and partnerships.
Key Responsibility
Support the Research Centre Manager, Senior Research Lead, and Head of Research in:
Events Administration
- Attend meetings, take and circulate notes on event planning and preparation.
- Assist the Research Centre Manager, Senior Research Lead, Head of Research, and all other event-hosting staff with: coordinating Calls for Papers; liaising with speakers and collaborators; providing administration for all aspects of events planning.
- Book travel and accommodation for external speakers (and VIP attendees); attend any related invoices and ensure prompt payment of the same.
- Book venues and prepare rooms for conferences, seminars, and all other Research Centre events, e.g. arrange furniture, set up refreshments.
- Arrange, as necessary, all IT and AV support for events, including speaker and participant digital access for online events, facilitating practice sessions, and any livestreams and recording of events.
- Work at evening events (outside office hours) at the organisation or events hosted at external locations, as required (agreed in advance).
- Provide technical support at digital events, including setting up hybrid planning meetings between internal and external colleagues.
- Coordinate with AV/Digital event recordings for archive and/or release to participants and the general public.
- Maintain the contacts/networks database as it relates to event attendees, speakers etc.
Communications and Advertising:
- Produce event copy, as required, for the website, e-newsletter for research networks, etc.
- Liaise with the Digital Team over online event pages on the website and over the booking system; monitor event bookings.
- Ensure that the web information about the Research Centre remains current; liaise with the Digital Team about web content.
- Maintain and develop the email list of subscribers to events mailings and to the newsletter.
- Co-ordinate the regular research email newsletter; liaise with content providers for the newsletter; produce event copy, as required, for e-newsletters for research networks, etc.
- Work with Digital and Creative Teams to create event templates for invitations that match the brand, the research theme and audience of the given event.
- Work to promote upcoming research events using internal and external advertising platforms, as appropriate.
Research Centre Administration:
- Provide front-of-house support to the Research Centre, as necessary.
- Attend and take and circulate notes, as required, at relevant committees/working groups for research.
- Work with Senior Research Lead and Research Centre Manager to carry out administration related to research projects, including assisting with budgets, processing invoices, securing image rights, publishing web content, liaising with external collaborators and visiting fellows, booking travel and accommodation and providing administration for all research project activities.
Key Required Skills
- Substantial experience of event management to coordinate projects and events, ideally within a large, multipart organisation.
- Ability to develop and manage detailed project timelines and workflows.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail (e.g. creating travel itineraries; making bookings; taking minutes of meetings; maintaining calendars and room booking systems).
- Proven track record in numeracy and financial data-handling experience; experience maintaining and managing information on a relational database.
Key Required Attributes
- Ability to organise/prioritise complex tasks and workflows, and to meet deadlines.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful; able to take the initiative and be imaginative in problem-solving; able to understand the need to escalate an issue as situations permit.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
- Ability to adapt to situations as they arise and to remain flexible.
- Experience working in a visitor-facing environment, with effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with internal/external stakeholders; willing to be actively involved in all levels of event delivery.
Additional Considerations and Criteria
- Some evening or weekend work will be required to support Research Centre events (time off in lieu will be given).
- Occasional travel may be required.
What you need to do now
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