Community and events team manager jobs in cherwell, greater london
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We’re Morden College: an almshouse charity with a proud 330-year history and a big vision for the future. We provide homes, care, and support for over 250 older people across two lovely sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, helping our residents lead independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.
We're entering an exciting new phase, with a fresh strategy focused on excellent housing, high quality services, and thriving communities.
Our team of passionate Chefs prepare delicious meals using excellent quality of nutritious fresh food for our colleagues, our Residents and their families. Our 60 seats cover Café is located within the John Morden Centre, which is a vibrant space where people meet, eat, take part to fun events, develop and enjoy a variety of interesting hobbies. Our Chefs also provide our Care Home Residents with a personalised service that caters for a variety of dietary needs ensuring that our Residents have access to a healthy and balanced diet all year round.
JOB PURPOSE
Prepare, cook and present food safely and efficiently using high quality ingredients according to the College standards, health and safety and food hygiene practices. Work collaboratively with other Chefs and contribute with new ideas to support the Catering Manager in the creation of new dishes and update of seasonal menus. Contribute to create a safe and fun work environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES
- Always ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas
- Ensure that the equipment is clean and safe to use
- Regularly check inventory levels
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use
- Cook healthy and nutritious dishes in accordance with our menus
- Adapt recipes to cater for special dietary requirements where needed
- Complete all appropriate company documentation, due diligence records and key tasks during your shift
- Comply with statutory and organisational requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Fire Safety
- Keep wastage to a minimum and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed
- Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damages to the Manager or Supervisor on duty
- Work safely with kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Manager or Supervisor on duty
- Keep knowledge up to date by completing mandatory and CPD training online and/or face-to-face
- Adhere to the College standards, policies and procedures
- Carry out management team requests and instructions
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in a similar role or food production operation
- Level 3 Food Safety certificate
- First Aid certificate (desirable)
- Environmental awareness (desirable)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain level-headed during busy times
- Located within commutable distance to Morden College
- Menu planning and food service development (desirable)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Charity Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading charity working with grassroots community groups within the Islamic giving space, seeking a Bid Writer to join their remote team. The organisation supports small, often underrepresented, UK-based community organisations to access funding and improve their impact. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic role with meaningful influence, helping to increase resources into underserved communities and enhance sector-wide capacity. Home based in the UK with occasional travel to London for meetings.
The Role
You will lead on bid writing efforts for a range of grassroots partners, providing hands-on support to strengthen their funding applications. This includes writing applications on behalf of smaller organisations, delivering training and 1-to-1 support, and helping to grow the wider funding ecosystem through advocacy and relationship-building. You’ll act as the in-house expert on grant funding and contribute to shaping this service offering for greater impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and support high-quality funding proposals for grassroots partners.
- Tailor applications to reflect both funder priorities and the unique strengths of each organisation.
- Design and deliver training, webinars and individual support sessions.
- Build relationships with funders, local authorities, and infrastructure organisations.
- Represent the organisation at sector events and funding forums.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of bid writing support and adapt practice accordingly.
- Maintain up-to-date CRM and reporting systems.
- Support wider organisational priorities and strategies where needed.
Person Specification
- Proven track record in writing successful grant applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of the UK funding and charitable landscape.
- Cultural awareness and understanding of the barriers facing underrepresented communities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
- Comfortable working in small, agile teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.
- Experience delivering training or group sessions.
- Existing relationships within the UK funding sector or grassroots networks (desirable).
- Experience working in a start-up or fast-paced charity environment (desirable).
If the role sounds of interest, please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further info.
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Bipolar is one of the most significant mental health challenges of the 21st century, with over one million people in the UK with lived experience. That's approximately one in every 50 individuals, around 30% more than those affected by dementia.
The symptoms of bipolar can emerge at any age and the condition is increasingly affecting young people, who are more likely to screen positive than older generations. It also has a profound impact on the families and friends of those affected and the need for a dedicated national bipolar charity has never been greater.
Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by bipolar, and we offer peer support at the core of our work. Our aim is to provide a nationwide Peer Support Service for people affected by bipolar and increase the reach of our delivery. To act as the voice of our community to change public attitudes, and to build a society that enables people affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
Role: Fundraising Supporter Engagement Assistant (Apprentice)
Contract: 13-month fixed term contract with a view to be permanent after completion of apprenticeship
Location: Home-based
Salary: £23,000
Hours: This role is full time (35 hours)
Holiday: 25 week days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing by one day for every full year of service (up to 5 years)
Pension: Up to 5% contribution towards a stakeholder pension is offered after successful completion of probationary period
Reports to: Director of Fundraising
Purpose:
Bipolar UK is seeking a Fundraising Supporter Engagement Assistant to aid the Fundraising Team in donor stewardship and to enabling growth in the organisation’s supporter base across all income streams.
This role is an apprenticeship with the apprentice programme starting September 2025, provided by Apprentify - an industry-led apprenticeship provider.
The successful candidate will learn and work on the job at Bipolar UK whilst receiving 20% off-the-job training from industry experts, which will be led through virtual classrooms.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to help transform the lives of those affected by bipolar across the UK.
In summary the Fundraising Supporter Engagement Assistant will support the fundraising team in growing the community, individual and events fundraising income streams, and be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries.
Key responsibilities
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Ensure that all our fundraisers and donors are thanked in an appropriate manner, developing a robust stewardship programme.
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Support fundraising volunteers in a professional but empathetic way.
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Provide relevant information and resources to our fundraising volunteers in a timely manner.
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Support the team with sourcing fundraising merchandise and materials.
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Record all supporters’ non-financial information on the CRM in line with our data policies.
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Co-ordinate the challenge events programme and explore new initiatives to help grow this income stream.
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Support the fundraising team with the promotion and delivery of workplace training sessions.
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Help grow membership for our Bipolar Friendly Workplace Scheme and develop effective stewardship plans.
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Become a valued member of the Fundraising team, sharing knowledge and best practice.
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Support other members of the team in the development and delivery of all our fundraising activities.
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Work closely with colleagues to develop robust fundable project proposals that align with current and future growth plans of Bipolar UK.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Be Part of Something Bigger: Join the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Help Shape Safer Communities
Are you passionate about making a real, lasting difference in people's lives? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and adaptability to support victims and help drive real change?
If you thrive in an innovative, collaborative, and learning-focused environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
For nearly 40 years, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust has been at the forefront of personal safety, standing up for victims, influencing national policy, and raising awareness to creat safer, more confident communities.
From launching award-winning services to being a trusted voice in national media, our work has real visibility, real credibility, and real impact. When you join us, your work doesn't disappear into the background it makes headlines, shapes policy, and changes lives.
We're Hiring: Advocates - London Stalking Support Service, Stalking Threat Assessment Centre and National Advocacy
In partnership with MOPAC, this specialist role is your chance to support victims of stalking with expert advice and advocacy for London, all while hlping to shape a trauma-informed, survivor-led approach that leads the sector. The Stalking Threat Assessment centre is a multi-agency partnership involving the Metropolitan Police, NHS mental health services and Probation services to effectively manage stalking perpetrators and support victims. Advocates within this team are co-located within the STAC unit, minimum one day a week.
You will be:
- Part of a respected, mission-driven team
- Contributing to a legacy of nearly four decades of meaningful impact
- Part of a strong culture of learning, support, and inclusivity
- Working in a space where your voice matters, and your work truly counts
Initially office-based (London) for 3 months to support a meaningful induction, moving to a blended working model (40% office / 60% home). While London-based candidates are ideal, we'll consider applicants from nearby areas too.
What we offer in return:
In return for our staff’s commitment and dedication, we offer a range of Company Benefits:
- Hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office and agile working enabled to work from home) after 3 monts
- Flexitime Policy
- 28 days annual leave (which increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holiday
- Special leave for life events, such as 1 day off for moving house and a paid day off for your birthday
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
- Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, support and a wide range of discounts
- Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years)
- Cycle to Work scheme (cycle racks on site)
- Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket
- Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,135
Deadline: 11th August end of day
First Interviews to take place Wednesday 20th August, Friday 22nd August
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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1. Job Purpose
The Senior Mental Health Support Worker will provide time-limited, one-to-one emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing low to moderate mental health challenges, including those with complex needs. This role involves conducting initial referral needs and risk assessments, developing personalised support plans, and delivering face-to-face, remote, and, in rare cases, home-based support.
The postholder will also take a lead role in supporting and supervising 1-1 Support Buddy volunteers, ensuring they are well-trained, supported, and delivering high-quality interventions. Additionally, the role requires managing complex cases, offering tailored interventions, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care pathways are in place.
The successful candidate will be a compassionate and skilled professional with a strong commitment to empowering service users, improving mental health and well-being, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Client Assessment and Support Planning:
- Conduct initial referral needs and risk assessments to determine service user requirements and level of need.
- Develop and implement personalised support plans, setting clear and achievable objectives.
- Monitor progress and carry out regular reviews to assess changes in need and update plans accordingly.
One-to-One Support (Including Complex Cases):
- Deliver time-limited one-to-one support (up to 12 weeks per service user).
- Provide emotional support, listening skills, and practical advice on coping strategies, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Work with individuals experiencing complex needs, offering tailored interventions and adapting support accordingly.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk management where necessary.
- Support service users to access appropriate community-based interventions and ongoing mental health support.
Volunteer Supervision and Coordination:
- Support, supervise, and coordinate 1-1 Support Buddy volunteers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Provide training, guidance, and structured supervision to volunteers, ensuring they feel confident and well-equipped in their roles.
- Conduct regular check-ins with volunteers, addressing challenges and providing necessary support.
- Ensure volunteers are appropriately matched to service users based on needs and skills.
Referral and Collaboration:
- Refer service users to specialist services, community resources, and crisis intervention where needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Health and Wellbeing Manager and Service Navigation Lead to ensure seamless service provision and clear referral pathways.
- Establish strong working relationships with external agencies, statutory services, and voluntary organisations to enhance support options for service users, particularly those with complex needs
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Administration:
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of service user interactions, support plans, and progress.
- Collect and report outcome data to measure service effectiveness, including impact on complex cases.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Contribute to quarterly reports and service performance reviews.
3. Person Specification
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in related support role (e.g. mental health, social care, or related)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships.
- Experience conducting needs and risk assessments and developing support plans.
- Ability to provide effective emotional support, using active listening and trauma-informed approaches.
- Experience providing supervision /support, ensuring high-quality service provision.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries. Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in mental health or social care.
- Discretion.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience in volunteer management.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Experience of
- Experience in crisis intervention and risk management, particularly in complex cases.
- Knowledge of local mental health services and support networks.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating service outcomes. Knowledge of local mental health services and support networks.
- Qualification in mental health or social work.
Qualifications:
- NVQ L3 qualification (or Equivalent) mental Health or relevant support related field
Specialist Skills/ Ability/ Knowledge
- Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions to support others in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a passion for advancing social justice and mental health equality.
- IT is proficient particularly within Microsoft 365 environment
Communication
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written, oral, digital)
- Ability to communicate appropriately with a wide range of people and build relationships and engage with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
Personal Qualities
- Able to build strong working relationships
- Passionate about mental health and committed to supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a non-judgmental approach.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage challenges effectively.
- Proactive and solution-focused, with a strong sense of initiative.
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery
4. Application Guidance for Candidates
Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Mind in Kingston. Before applying, please ensure you carefully read the application pack, particularly the job description and person specification, to understand the requirements of the role. To be considered, please submit the following documents:
- Your CV – This should outline your relevant experience, qualifications, and key achievements. Please ensure your full name & contact details are included.
- Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK – All applicants must provide evidence of their legal right to work in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, or other official documentation. This will be requested at Interview.
- References – Please provide details of two referees, including their name, job title, and contact information. References will only be contacted if you are successful following the interview stage.
- Please respond to the four application questions listed below - (A cover letter is not required, and no supporting statement is needed)
- What specifically attracts you to this role with Mind in Kingston? (max 200 words)
- This role will involve working in situations where safeguarding concerns may arise. Can you describe a specific instance where you identified a potential safeguarding issue involving a vulnerable individual? What actions did you take? (max 200 words)
- Please tell us about a time that you have supported an individual whose needs were changing. How did you adapt how you worked with that person? (max 200 words)
- Tell us about a time you supported or guided another person in their role or responsibilities. This could include formally supervising someone, mentoring, coaching, or helping a peer or colleague. What did you do, and what was the outcome? (max 200 words)
As we work with vulnerable adults, all successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check before starting their role. You will be asked to provide identification such as a passport, driving license, and/or utility bill as part of this process.
Applications and interviews timeline:
Applications closing date Tuesday, 29th of July 11:59pm
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5th of July & Thursday 7th of July
Please ensure all documents are submitted by the stated deadline. We look forward to receiving your application.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are unsuccessful at the application stage.
Thank you for your interest in joining Mind in Kingston.
To apply, please submit:
Your CV – With relevant experience and contact details.
Proof of Right to Work in the UK – Requested at interview.
Two References – Contacted only if you're successful.
As we work with vulnerable adults, an Enhanced DBS check is required before starting. You’ll need to provide ID, such as a passport, driving licence, or utility bill.
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Raven Housing Trust are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. Raven is here to make a difference, working as a team to build homes and change lives. Raven is also ambitious: a sector-leader in carbon reduction, with commercial ventures and a focus on the future.
The overall purpose of this Financial Controller role is to prepare the statutory accounts for the Raven Group, alongside maintaining the general ledger, purchasing systems and interfaces to other operational systems, as well as leading the team responsible for managing Raven’s finance transactions, treasury, cash management and fixed assets.
The Role:
- Leading and co-ordinating delivery of the financial statements for the group including leading on the annual external audit
- Managing and developing the Financial Control Team consisting of five direct reports and a wider team of ten in total
- Management of the general ledger, including all financial transactions and fixed asset accounting
- Responsible for the financial control framework and for day to day treasury management
- Oversight of all VAT, corporation tax and the general tax strategy for the group
- Responsible for managing the annual rent setting process
- Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance you will work with other Managers in the Finance and Procurement Teams to ensure best practice is maintained throughout the finance team.
The Organisation:
Raven Housing Trust is a social housing provider based in Redhill, Surrey. They own or manage around 7,000 homes and are committed to investing in homes and neighbourhoods to develop local communities where people want to live. The majority of their customers rent their homes from them, although they also support customers who either own the lease to their homes or have purchased their homes on a part-rent/part-buy basis. You’ll be joining a highly committed team known for its collaborative culture, supported by a driven and supportive Line Manager.
Person Specification – Essential:
- Professional qualification (CCAB or equivalent)
- Proven track record of leading financial management in charitable, public sector, or similarly regulated environments, with a strong focus on compliance, transparency, and accountability.
- Good working knowledge of financial control frameworks, accounting and purchasing systems
- Skilled communicator, with the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of audience
- Proven experience leading on developing or implementing accounting and purchasing systems
This role will be based at Raven's head office in Redhill, Surrey and will require a minimum of two days per week in the office, The closing date is 3rd August with interviews taking place the week commencing 11th August (virtual first stage) and final face to face interviews scheduled for 20th and 21st August.
Applications will be reviewed continuously before the closing date. Please apply via our exclusive search partner Robertson Bell.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Working pattern: full-time (36.25 hours per week)
It is essential that you live within the Thames Valley region, or close enough to commute
Working location: mostly remote work with some travel required. You will deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place across the Thames Valley area as well as providing support by phone, email or other means to suit the service user. We take a person-centred approach so the amount of travel will vary depending on your caseload at the time. You’re in control of your own diary.
Why this role is important: Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. For families affected, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. As a Caseworker, you will provide trauma-informed care to individuals and families suffering from the sudden bereavement or life-altering injury of a loved one. Working mostly remotely, with some home visits to service users, you’ll offer vital emotional and practical support—including helping them access therapeutic resources, financial assistance, and guidance through the complexities of medical and legal processes.
About Brake: Brake is a renowned and respected road safety charity with a 30-year history dedicated to supporting people affected by road crashes and advocating for safer streets.
The role: This is a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference to people's lives. We regularly receive testimonials from service users describing the life-changing impact of receiving support from our caseworkers in the National Road Victim Service.
You'll join a closely knit team of fellow caseworkers, each using their individual experience and skills to provide person-centred support to victims. This provides a ready-made peer group who share best practice and knowledge and support each other so, in turn, they can best support road victims. There's no sugar coating it, this isn't an easy role, it requires a special type of person with strong resilience, but the reward is a strong sense of purpose, every day. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so we have strong support systems in place to support our caseworker's wellbeing, including clinical supervision.
What we offer:
- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day end of year shutdown)
- Birthday day off
- Flexible working (choose a working pattern to suit you between the hours of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri)
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clinical supervision and excellent support
- A rewarding role with purpose
- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
- Opportunity to attend prestigious events such as the Brake annual reception and awards (if you want to)
Who we're looking for
Full training will be provided under the guidance of our dedicated Training Officer. Our induction program has been developed to equip caseworkers with the skills they need to provide high quality support to road victims and covers topics such as being trauma-informed, safeguarding and risk management. We're open to candidates from all sorts of backgrounds, as long as you're a compassionate, self-starter with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the NHS, any health and social care, road safety, counselling, the police and family liaison officers, lived experience or any type of casework could make you an ideal candidate.
Essential Requirements:
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A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (travel expenses are reimbursed)
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Resident in the Thames Valley area.
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Experience delivering frontline support, preferably involving sudden bereavement or heightened vulnerabilities.
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Strong advocacy and research skills to liaise with multiple organisations on behalf of service users.
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Competency in I.T skills to work remotely.
Desirable Experience:
Comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in the criminal justice system and coronial process
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a good work/life balance and flexible around caring commitments. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now by sending your CV and cover letter. We'd like to get to know the real you through your application, not an AI version. If you do use AI to write your cover letter, please check it and make sure it reflects who you are. We encourage cover letters in alternative formats such as videos or presentations.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at screening/interview.
An enhanced DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Questions? If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch, we'd love to chat.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role: This is a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference to people's lives. We regularly receive testimonials from service users describing the life-changing impact of receiving support from our caseworkers in the National Road Victim Service.
Working location: mostly remote work with some travel required. Based in the central area of the South West region you will deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place across the Dorset, Avon, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire area as well as providing support by Teams, phone, email or other means to suit the service user. We take a person-centred approach so the amount of travel will vary depending on your caseload at the time. You’re in control of your own diary.
Why this role is important: Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. For families affected, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. As a Caseworker, you will provide trauma-informed care to individuals and families suffering from the sudden bereavement or life-altering injury of a loved one. Working mostly remotely, with some home visits to service users, you’ll offer vital emotional and practical support—including helping them access therapeutic resources, financial assistance, and guidance through the complexities of medical and legal processes.
About Brake: Brake is a renowned and respected road safety charity with a 30-year history dedicated to supporting people affected by road crashes and advocating for safer streets.
You'll join a closely knit team of fellow caseworkers, each using their individual experience and skills to provide person-centred support to victims. This provides a ready-made peer group who share best practice and knowledge and support each other so, in turn, they can best support road victims. There's no sugar coating it, this isn't an easy role, it requires a special type of person with strong resilience, but the reward is a strong sense of purpose, every day. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so we have strong support systems in place to support our caseworker's wellbeing, including clinical supervision.
What we offer:
- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day end of year shutdown)
- Birthday day off
- Flexible working (choose a working pattern to suit you between the hours of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri)
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clinical supervision and excellent support
- A rewarding role with purpose
- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
- Opportunity to attend prestigious events such as the Brake annual reception and awards (if you want to)
Who we're looking for
Full training will be provided under the guidance of our dedicated Training Officer. Our induction program has been developed to equip caseworkers with the skills they need to provide high quality support to road victims and covers topics such as being trauma-informed, safeguarding and risk management. We're open to candidates from all sorts of backgrounds, as long as you're a compassionate, self-starter with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the NHS, any health and social care, road safety, counselling, the police and family liaison officers, lived experience or any type of casework could make you an ideal candidate.
Essential Requirements:
- A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (travel expenses are reimbursed)
- Resident in the central area of the South West Region.
- Experience delivering frontline support, preferably involving sudden bereavement or heightened vulnerabilities.
- Strong advocacy and research skills to liaise with multiple organisations on behalf of service users.
- Competency in I.T skills to work remotely.
Desirable Experience:
- Comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in the criminal justice system and coronial process
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a good work/life balance and flexible around caring commitments. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now by sending your CV and cover letter. We'd like to get to know the real you through your application, not an AI version. If you do use AI to write your cover letter, please check it and make sure it reflects who you are. We encourage cover letters in alternative formats such as videos or presentations.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at screening/interview.
An enhanced DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Questions? If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch, we'd love to chat.
We're happy to receive cover letters in alternative formats such as a short video - we want to get to know the real you, not an AI version of you!
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ready to join a dynamic team where social workers, therapists, and case managers collaborate to create a brighter future for children and families?
Does making a lasting difference in the lives of children through adoption and therapy inspire you?
See yourself playing a crucial role in helping families navigate their adoption journey?
Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment where supporting a client-centred approach is paramount?
Are you a lifelong learner who thrives in a dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous growth?
Look no further!
Family Futures is actively seeking an Assessment & Therapy Service Coordinator who aligns with our ethos and ambition to provide high quality therapeutic support for children who have experienced developmental trauma and have attachment difficulties.
About Family Futures
Family Futures is a not for profit, independent adoption agency and therapy centre in London, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 for the fourth consecutive time. We have a reputation for innovation and offer a high-quality service - an integrated multi-disciplinary, assessment, treatment and family-finding service for children who are traumatised or have attachment difficulties.
We also have our Wellbeing Hub which offers evidence-based, one-to-one therapy for children, young people, and families to improve their mental health, relationships, physical health, and engagement at school. New members of the team will be involved in contributing to the development and delivery of this service.
The role
You will be part of a small team that works collaboratively towards making a huge impact on the lives of the children and families we work with. We look for people who want to be part of a service that is innovative, creative and constantly striving to do better.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Coordinator to support our Assessment and Therapy Service. This vital role ensures smooth operations by managing scheduling, case tracking, document management, and communication with families and professionals. You will be a key point of contact for up to 30 active cases and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to facilitate high-quality service delivery.
You will be involved in the development of the service and your views, and insights are encouraged.
· Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and therapy consultations
· Provide administrative support for allocated assessment and therapy cases
· Maintain and update electronic records (Charms, SharePoint)
· Proofread, format, and distribute clinical reports and correspondence
· Liaise with families, therapists, Local Authorities, and partner agencies
· Assist with service costing, funding proposals, and contract tracking
· Assist in service evaluations, complaints management, and internal reporting
You will have regular informal guidance and formal supervision on a monthly basis. You will be part of the wider service of Family Futures and attend monthly Team Days to learn, share and develop the service and your practice.
We are looking for an individual who is:
- Motivated to work with families and derive satisfaction from seeing the development of adopters
- Not fazed by complex needs, challenges, and adversity
- Embraces a parent-positive and child friendly approach
- Able to work in a small team and be a team player
- Wants to develop their knowledge base and interest in multi-disciplinary working through a therapeutic lens.
- Thrives in a collaborative and integrated team environment.
What we offer
Benefits of joining Family Futures
· High-quality supervision and professional development training.
· We run regular Learning Forums to support and learn from each other
· An empowering and encouraging environment
· A nurturing environment for staff to work, including a weekly self-care session.
We believe that embracing different perspectives enriches our agency's culture and strengthens our ability to serve the children and families we work with. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of lived experience and are actively recruiting people from the global majority. By ‘global majority’, we mean Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian and dual heritage communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Family Futures is a menopause friendly employer.
Please contact us to request an application pack. The deadline for applications is Friday 1st August 2025 with interviews taking place on the 5th August. 2025.
Salary: £ Salary: £26,000 - £28,500 per annum
This is a full-time permanent position – 37.5 hours per week
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section on our portal. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**
JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Philanthropy Officer. We are a small but high-performing team with big ambitions. You will support the stewardship of our Advisory Board and principle gift programme.
As a team player, you will work with colleagues across Private Partnerships and Philanthropy, Communications and UNHCR global.
Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have prior experience of working with major donors and be someone who is externally focused and enjoys developing relationships. You will have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at different levels. A problem solver, you will have strong organisation skills and be a confident and clear communicator verbally and in writing as well as able to juggle multiple projects at once.
We welcome applicants from minority ethnic and protected groups. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply by completing our Application Form and submitting your CV.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Senior Advisor to steward donor relationship including Members of UK for UNHCR’s Advisory Board and principal gift prospects and donors. This will include:
- Supporting cultivation and stewardship. Involves working on account plans, preparing meeting briefings, writing of high-quality concept notes, proposals, reports, and other fundraising products.
- Supporting external Advisory Board members to develop and execute opportunities to raise the profile of UNHCR’s work. This may include researching, identifying and initiating new initiatives.
- Support with reporting back to the Advisory Board and regular stewardship ensuring the Board remains close to the charity and UNHCR – includes preparation of papers for quarterly Advisory Board meetings, monthly communications.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to identify key networks and individuals capable of supporting UNHCR financially.
- Join portfolio meetings providing updates on the advisory board and relationships with key members.
- Supporting the coordination of the Intermediary Strategy to grow relationships with connectors in the private client sector and in collaboration with others.
- Support the Senior Advisor to maintain a focused new business pipeline.
- Support with management reporting, including keeping salesforce up to date for the portfolio and related KPI tracking.
- Other administration support with the portfolio
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of working within a high value fundraising team, supporting on the development of high-quality communications such as reports and proposals.
- Some experience of cultivating external relationships across major donors.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders on high value fundraising projects.
- Experience of developing project plans for key projects, keeping to milestones and deadlines and working as part of a project team.
- Experience of supporting the development of stewardship plans.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
- Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
- Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
- Good attention to detail and ability to proof-read a variety of texts.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis and emergencies.
- Understanding of donor journeys and the importance of strong cultivation and stewardship plans.
- Understanding of the differences in approach between major donors, trusts, corporates and UHNWs donors and prospects.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Experience of working in a fast -paced complex environment.
- A flexible team player with service-oriented and problem-solving attitude.
- Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases.
Desirable Skills/Experience (not compulsory)
- Knowledge of international development or related subjects would be helpful, but are not essential
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the “Documents” section.
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Interviews date: Tentatively week of 11 August 2025
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from Northwick Park Hospital and Victim Support Office in London.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside health professionals in a hospital environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office Victim Support, 3rd Floor, 5-7 Singer Street, London, and in co-location at St Georges Hospital.
As a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
- Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
- To understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
- Good communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
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.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
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 look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Alexandra Palace is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Finance Director. Alexandra Palace is one of London’s most iconic destinations. For over 150 years, it has stood as a beacon of creativity, community and culture—home to world-first innovations, unforgettable entertainment and open access to green space across 196 acres of parkland in North London.
The Finance Director is a pivotal role within Alexandra Palace, one that combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial stewardship across a uniquely diverse and high-profile organisation.
The role:
- Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to embed financial planning into every layer of organisational strategy, balancing the organisations objectives across conservation, commercial, community and climate resilience.
- Lead the financial strategy behind Alexandra Palace’s 10-year vision, aligning restoration, growth and innovation across both charitable and commercial activities.
- Act as the senior financial advisor to the Trust, Trading Company and Board Committees - providing clear, confident insight to guide performance, accountability and investment.
- Provide strategic, visible financial leadership that positions the Finance team as a proactive partner - driving innovation, sustainability and delivery across our charitable and commercial priorities.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships between Finance and other teams to enhance collaboration and accountability.
- Drive strategic financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting to present a clear, data-led view of organisational health. Ensure timely, transparent financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance that strengthens trust and accountability with the Board, auditors, and stakeholders.
- Deliver cash flow, funding structures, and investment strategy to ensure long-term sustainability. Provide rigorous oversight of grant and fundraising compliance, unlocking the full value of both restricted and unrestricted income.
- Ensure full compliance with charity, company, trust and financial regulations, acting as Company Secretary for the Trading subsidiary and overseeing all statutory filings, governance obligations and legal responsibilities.
- Oversee VAT return processes and key administrative requirements, maintaining timely reporting and keeping the CEO and Board fully informed and assured.
The organisation:
Today, Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the custodian of their extraordinary site. As a charity, they are committed to safeguarding its heritage while continually evolving their offer to meet the needs of today’s audiences and communities. More than 3 million people visit each year to enjoy a dynamic mix of live events, festivals, exhibitions, learning and engagement programmes and community initiatives. Their work is supported by a blended income model - combining commercial income, public funding and philanthropic support which allows them to reinvest in their buildings, our park, and their charitable mission.
Essential criteria:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant, with at least 10 years post qualification experience (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- Extensive experience working in a financial leadership role within the Charity and Not for Profit sector
- Experience working with charity trading subsidiaries and dealing with entities singularly and as a group
- Experience of delivering Annual Reports and Accounts process end to end
- Experience implementing new financial systems and processes
- Strong leader with an authentic approach, able to build and empower a team
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial reports at Board level, and support non-finance manager with understanding financial information
The position will be based at Alexandra Palace and requires regular office attendance. The closing date for applications is 24th August with first stage interviews taking place on the week commencing 8th September.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
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The role: We’re looking for a talented and driven writer to tell compelling stories that touch hearts, change minds, communicate the importance of our work and inspire people to get involved.
With a proven track record of crafting inspiring narratives, you will gather and share the lived experience of road victims, to demonstrate the impact of road crashes and the difference Brake makes to families affected. You will source, research and write for different audiences to raise awareness of the solutions that we know can prevent road crashes and reduce death and injury.
You will write effective and powerful content to meet the needs of different functions, including fundraising materials, news and marketing bulletins, research reports, website features, and other publications.
About Brake: Brake is a renowned and respected road safety charity with a 30-year history dedicated to supporting people affected by road crashes and advocating for safer streets.
Why this role is important: Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. For families affected, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. Brake provides trauma-informed care to individuals and families suffering from the sudden bereavement or life-altering injury of a loved one and campaigns tirelessly for positive change to prevent future collisions and save lives. This role will play a vital part in raising the profile of our work and effecting positive change for a safer future on our roads.
What we offer:
- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day end of year shutdown)
- Birthday day off
- Flexible working (choose a working pattern to suit you between the hours of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri)
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A rewarding role with purpose
- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
- Opportunity to attend prestigious events such as the Brake annual reception and awards (if you want to)
Who we're looking for
You will be a qualified journalist, a skilled and talented writer, with a minimum of four years of professional experience of working in a fast-paced newsroom or equivalent. You will be well-organised, interested in the UK charity sector and keen to work as part of a dedicated and creative team.
Essential Requirements:
· Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write engaging copy that conveys complex ideas to a range of diverse audiences.
· Skilled in interviewing with sensitivity, supporting the welfare of people sharing their stories with us, including those who have experienced trauma.
· Meticulous attention to detail and collaborative approach, helping us develop and deliver bold, compelling copy and connect with our audiences.
· Qualified journalist with a minimum of 4 years of experience working in a fast-paced newsroom or equivalent, writing a broad variety of engaging copy, working to tight deadlines.
· You will have a strong portfolio showcasing versatile writing skills across different formats. You’ll be able to demonstrate how you have adapted and nuanced copy for different audiences, across a range of content formats and subjects.
· Excellent organisational and project-management skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload, working both proactively and reactively when required.
· Ability to work independently and in a team with a positive, problem-solving approach.
· Confidence and competence in utilising modern office, communications and IT skills in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as knowledge and skills to use content management systems and databases.
Desirable Experience:
· Experience working in the transport sector with a broad awareness of the political landscape relating to road safety and victim support and how it relates in practice
· Good knowledge of GDPR compliance and data protection best practice.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a good work/life balance and flexible around caring commitments. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now by sending your CV and cover letter. We encourage cover letters in alternative formats such as videos or presentations.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at screening/interview.
Questions? If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch, we'd love to chat.
We're keen to get to know the real you. If you're more comfortable submitting your cover letter in an alternative format such as a short video we're happy to receive those.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.


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This is an exciting time to be at Battersea at the start of a new five-year strategy for the charity as it seeks to scale up and deliver new services and partnerships that will help it in its mission to help more dogs and cats, creating lasting change for animals and those who care for them, wherever they are. Earned media and PR is crucial to help Battersea build its visibility awareness, and relevance to new and existing audiences to support engagement with our strategic aims. The PR team play a key part in telling our story, shifting public attitudes, and generating support.
We need a confident, dynamic and enthusiastic Press / Media Officer to help us drive visibility, affinity, and relevance amongst new and existing audiences. They will ensure Battersea maintains a high profile and strong, influential voice by working closely with the media and delivering quality proactive and reactive media activity that supports the charity’s strategic aims to help more animals. This role will focus on promoting the work Battersea is doing to help animals not just at our three centres, but also across the UK and overseas.
Responsibilities will include responding to press enquiries and working with production teams, as well as supporting the wider Marketing & Communications directorate on the delivery of integrated campaigns and PR plans that support our animal welfare campaigning (Our Voice), our brand platform ‘We’re all in for them’, our global programmes strategy, our income generation activity, and our sector and corporate partnerships.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 5th August 2025
Interview date(s): 13th August 2025 (1st round) & 21st August 2025 (2nd round)
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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What the job involves
We’re looking for an exceptional nurse to join the Specialist Nurses team at Prostate Cancer UK, part of our wider Support Services team that helps men and their loved ones to navigate the challenges of prostate cancer.
First and foremost, you’ll be providing invaluable information and support directly to men and their families via a range of channels, including telephone, email, webchat, and WhatsApp.
You’ll also work with other teams across the charity, ensuring that Prostate Cancer UK maintains a strong, credible clinical voice in all its activity. This will range from supporting men through webinars and classes, to delivering education sessions to health professionals, to reviewing health information resources, to supporting communications campaigns.
Please note that there is no face-to-face patient contact as part of this role, and the team’s remit is contained to information and support – not clinical advice.
You’ll be working Monday – Friday, with a hybrid working model. The service runs predominantly remotely, but periodical office attendance for collaborative work is expected.
Current daily shift patterns are 8.45am – 4.45pm or 9.15am – 5.15pm. The appointee will need to be available 8.45am – 5.15pm daily, as shift patterns are allocated based on service requirements.
What we want from you
You’ll be a registered nurse with solid experience at NHS Band 6, including recent work in either urology, oncology or palliative care looking after men with prostate cancer. You’ll bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise your work effectively and flexibly. You’ll also be flexible and adaptable to meet the complex demands of this role. You’ll show willingness and proactivity to step away from frontline service delivery to support a range of wider charity activity. You’ll also be comfortable with remote working, both in terms of delivering information and support over the phone and working in a remote team.
As a Specialist Nurse, you’ll be committed, enthusiastic and compassionate – keen to apply your existing clinical experience and knowledge to provide information and support to those affected by prostate cancer and have the desire to develop new skills.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.
The closing date is Sunday 10th August 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 18th August 2025.