Community development jobs

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London. 

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring fundraising leader to take LMK’s income generation to the next level. You’ll shape our fundraising strategy, lead a small, dedicated team, and grow income from trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.

You’ll be strategic, collaborative and passionate about LMK’s mission — ready to use your skills to drive real, lasting change.

Working from home, but with occasional travel to London. 

Application Instructions

Please use your cover letter to give us specific information and examples of your experience against each part of the person specification of the role.If you prefer, you can provide us with a video of no longer than 3 mins rather than a cover letter. Please share your video via email.

Please note:  Interviews will be held online on Thursday, November 13th and in person on Friday, November 14th 

This is a senior leadership position focused on developing and delivering a diocesan Generosity Strategy. You will work closely with clergy, lay leaders, and diocesan staff to foster long-term relationships, increase pledged income, and embed generosity as a core value across the diocese.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of generosity in the Diocese of Lincoln. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a role that blends strategy, community engagement, and faith-based leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a diocesan Generosity Strategy
• Promote the Parish Giving Scheme and contactless giving
• Build relationships with parishes, treasurers, and deanery partnerships
• Lead and manage the generosity team, including professional development
• Serve as a key liaison between parishes and the bishop
• Deliver regular reports to diocesan committees and parishes
• Implement and oversee donor management systems and CRM tools
• Collaborate with the National Giving Team and generosity professionals

Job Title: Solicitor / Senior Caseworker

Contract: Permanent. Full time or part time.

Responsible To: Legal Services Director

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependant on qualifications and experience.

Location: An office base in Llandudno Junction, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and outreach work across Gwynedd and Ynys Mon.

About the role

North Wales Community Law is a charity established in 2023 that provides free legal advice to people in North Wales. We have a small team of caseworkers and we want to grow our team to enable us to support more people. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to our vision to make sure that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.

We are looking for a solicitor or experienced caseworker to provide specialist housing or family law casework and advice under the supervision of our Legal Services Director. Based in our offices in Llandudno Junction, the role will involve regular travel to community based outreach clinics in North Wales, particularly Gwynedd and Ynys Mon.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience of relevant Welsh housing legislation and qualified solicitors with experience of legally aided civil litigation.

Other benefits include 35 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), company pension and a commitment to investing in your professional development. Wellbeing is a core value of North Wales Community Law, and we recognise that we all thrive when our needs are met. All staff have access to discounts, free financial and legal advice, and health and wellbeing support through our comprehensive employee assistance programme.

About North Wales Community Law

Our vision is that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.

North Wales Community Law is an independent, not-for-profit legal charity committed to alleviating poverty, promoting equality, and helping everyone create a fair and just society. We do this by providing free, community based legal advice on issues affecting the day to day lives of people living in North Wales, using the law as a tool for social change, and sharing knowledge and skills across the legal and charity sectors.

Since opening our doors in 2023 we’ve provided expert legal advice to people in need who would otherwise have no access to justice. We’ve formed innovative collaborations with grassroots organisations supporting individuals, and with national charities challenging public bodies.

We have established a national profile across Wales and the UK, championing the legal rights of people in North Wales who are marginalised through poverty, discrimination, or disadvantage. A recently awarded legal aid contract for housing and Welsh Government funding put us in a strong position to challenge injustice and inequality for the communities we serve.

Duties

• To provide legal advice and casework assistance and give appropriate advice and support to clients, managing your own caseload and making applications for public funding as required.
• To liaise with landlords’ and other parties’ representatives, solicitors, other agencies and groups as required.
• To ensure that all casework, advice, and assistance complies with the requirements of the organisation’s processes, accreditations and, where publicly funded, complies with the requirements of the Legal Aid Agency.
• To collate evidence and work in partnership with other advice providers locally and regionally to influence the development of policy and legislation in relation to housing and domestic abuse.
• To undertake outreach work, including liaising with local communities, delivering talks and presentations to groups, and visiting community settings as appropriate. Work from various locations as reasonably required.
• To inform and participate in our public legal education work, to promote North Wales Community Law and a rights-respecting culture in north Wales.
• To actively engage with local community groups and organisations, bringing together our experience, skills and knowledge with that of others, sharing learning wherever possible.
• To prepare reports on your own work for the information of the Trustee Board, funders and other stakeholders, as required.
• To actively contribute to internal meetings, including cascading learning.
• To attend appropriate training courses and maintain readership of relevant publications to maintain and develop professional expertise.
• To support your own and team’s wellbeing and encourage a positive working environment.
• To travel to other locations for the purposes of giving advice, advocacy or for training.
• To carry out a share of administrative tasks including those detailed in the organisation’s Quality Manual.
• To carry out such other duties as may be required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of delivering housing or family law advice and complex casework - advising and supporting clients through the legal system
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience of legal aid processes, meeting financial targets and time recording requirements using case management systems.
• Good organisational, prioritising and time management skills.
• Experience of team and multi-agency working.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with the organisation’s client group.
• Commitment to sharing learning, skills and knowledge.
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and its relevance to legal advice.
• Strong commitment to North Wales Community Law’s vision, mission and values.
• Excellent IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience of practicing housing law in Wales
• Experience of delivering advice in other areas of social welfare law
• Experience of civil litigation, representing clients in court
• Sound understanding of the SRA Professional Conduct Rules, SQM standards and Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and ability to apply them as necessary
• Experience of legal aid billing (including certificated work), and an understanding of optimising legal aid income
• Ability in written and spoken Welsh

To Apply

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 14th November 2025.

First interviews will be held online, with second stage interviews in person

Please email, with the job title in the subject line, attaching:

• An up to date CV
• A covering letter, describing how your skills, qualities and experience meet the requirements set out in the Job Description
• A completed Equality Monitoring Form

We recognise the value of diverse perspectives in our work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities and experiences, including those with personal experience of the inequalities and injustices we seek to address. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please email.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Teitl Swydd: Cyfreithiwr Tai / Uwch Weithiwr Achos

Contract: Parhaol. Llawn-amser neu ran-amser.

Atebol i: Cyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Cyfreithiol

Cyflog: £30,000 - £35,000 y flwyddyn, yn dibynnu ar gymwysterau a phrofiad.

Lleoliad: Mewn swyddfa yng Nghyffordd Llandudno, gydag o leiaf 3 diwrnod yr wythnos yn y swyddfa a gwaith allgymorth ar draws Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn.

Gwybodaeth am y swydd

Mae Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd yn elusen a sefydlwyd yn 2023 i ddarparu cyngor cyfreithiol am ddim i bobl yng Ngogledd Cymru. Mae gennym dîm bach o weithwyr achos, ac rydym eisiau tyfu ein tîm er mwyn i ni allu cefnogi mwy o bobl. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i rywun sydd eisiau cyfrannu at ein gweledigaeth i wneud yn siŵr bod pawb yng Ngogledd Cymru yn gallu cael gafael ar y gwasanaethau a'r arbenigedd sydd eu hangen arnynt i gynnal eu hawliau, i frwydro yn erbyn anghydraddoldeb, ac i herio anghyfiawnder.

Rydym yn chwilio am gyfreithiwr neu weithiwr achos profiadol i ddarparu gwaith achos a chyngor arbenigol ynglŷn â thai neu gyfraith teulu dan oruchwyliaeth ein Cyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Cyfreithiol. Bydd y swydd wedi'i lleoli yn ein swyddfeydd yng Nghyffordd Llandudno, a bydd angen teithio'n rheolaidd i glinigau allgymorth yn y gymuned yng Ngogledd Cymru, yn enwedig yng Ngwynedd ac Ynys Môn.

Rydym yn arbennig o awyddus i glywed gan bobl sydd â phrofiad o ddeddfwriaeth dai berthnasol yng Nghymru a chyfreithwyr cymwys sydd â phrofiad o ymgyfreitha sifil gyda chymorth cyfreithiol.

Mae buddion eraill yn cynnwys 35 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc), pensiwn cwmni ac ymrwymiad i fuddsoddi yn eich datblygiad proffesiynol. Mae llesiant yn un o werthoedd craidd Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd, ac rydym yn cydnabod ein bod ni i gyd yn ffynnu pan fydd ein hanghenion yn cael eu diwallu. Mae’r holl staff yn gallu cael gafael ar ostyngiadau, cyngor ariannol a chyfreithiol am ddim, a chymorth iechyd a llesiant drwy ein rhaglen gynhwysfawr o gymorth i weithwyr.

Cefndir Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd

Ein gweledigaeth yw bod gan bawb yng Ngogledd Cymru fynediad at y gwasanaethau a’r arbenigedd sydd eu hangen arnynt i gynnal eu hawliau, brwydro yn erbyn anghydraddoldeb a herio anghyfiawnder.

Mae Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd yn elusen annibynnol, nid er elw, sy’n ymroddedig i drechu tlodi, hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb, a helpu pawb i greu cymdeithas sy’n fwy teg a chyfiawn. Rydym yn gwneud hyn drwy ddarparu cyngor cyfreithiol yn rhad ac am ddim yn y gymuned ynghylch materion sy’n effeithio ar fywydau bob dydd pobl sy’n byw yng Ngogledd Cymru, gan ddefnyddio'r gyfraith fel dull o greu newid cymdeithasol, a rhannu gwybodaeth a sgiliau ar draws y sectorau cyfreithiol ac elusennol.

Ers agor ein drysau yn 2023 rydym wedi darparu cyngor cyfreithiol arbenigol i bobl mewn angen na fyddai ganddynt fynediad at gyfiawnder fel arall. Rydym wedi ffurfio partneriaethau cydweithio arloesol gyda sefydliadau llawr gwlad sy’n cefnogi unigolion, a gydag elusennau cenedlaethol sy’n herio cyrff cyhoeddus.

Rydym wedi sefydlu proffil cenedlaethol ar draws Cymru a’r DU, gan hyrwyddo hawliau cyfreithiol pobl yng Ngogledd Cymru sydd ar ymylon cymdeithas oherwydd tlodi, gwahaniaethau, neu anfantais. Mae contract cymorth cyfreithiol a ddyfarnwyd yn ddiweddar ar gyfer tai a chyllid Llywodraeth Cymru yn ein rhoi mewn sefyllfa gref i herio anghyfiawnder ac anghydraddoldeb ar gyfer y cymunedau rydym yn eu gwasanaethu.

Manyleb y Person

Hanfodol

• Profiad o ddarparu cyngor a gwaith achos ym maes tai neu gyfraith teulu - gan gynghori a chefnogi cleientiaid drwy’r system gyfreithiol.
• Gallu rheoli llwyth achosion prysur, gweithio dan bwysau a chwrdd â therfynau amser.
• Profiad o brosesau cymorth cyfreithiol, cyflawni targedau ariannol a gofynion cofnodi amser gan ddefnyddio systemau rheoli achosion.
• Sgiliau trefnu, blaenoriaethu a rheoli amser da.
• Profiad o waith amlasiantaethol a gweithio mewn tîm.
• Sgiliau gwrando, llafar ac ysgrifenedig rhagorol, gan gynnwys y gallu i gyfathrebu'n effeithiol â grŵp cleientiaid y sefydliad.
• Ymrwymiad i rannu dysgu, sgiliau a gwybodaeth.
• Ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant, a dealltwriaeth ohonynt, a sut maent yn berthnasol i gyngor cyfreithiol.
• Ymrwymiad cryf i weledigaeth, cenhadaeth a gwerthoedd Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd.
• Sgiliau TG ardderchog.

Dymunol

• Profiad o ymarfer cyfraith tai yng Nghymru
• Profiad o ddarparu cyngor mewn rannau eraill o gyfraith lles cymdeithasol
• Profiad o ymgyfreitha sifil, gan gynrychioli cleientiaid yn y llys
• Dealltwriaeth gadarn o Reolau Ymddygiad Proffesiynol yr Awdurdod Rheoleiddio Cyfreithwyr (SRA), safonau’r SQM a Rheolau Cyfrifon y Cyfreithiwr, a’r gallu i’w cymhwyso yn ôl yr angen.
• Profiad o filio am gymorth cyfreithiol (gan gynnwys gwaith ardystiedig), a dealltwriaeth o optimeiddio incwm cymorth cyfreithiol.
• Gallu siarad ac ysgrifennu Cymraeg

I Wneud Cais

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 5pm ddydd Gwener 14 Tachwedd 2025.

Bydd y cyfweliadau cyntaf yn cael eu cynnal ar-lein, gyda chyfweliadau’r ail gam yn cael eu cynnal wyneb yn wyneb.

Anfonwch e-bost gyda theitl y swydd yn y llinell pwnc, ac atodi:

• CV cyfredol
• Llythyr eglurhaol yn disgrifio sut mae eich sgiliau, eich rhinweddau a'ch profiad yn bodloni'r gofynion a nodir yn y Disgrifiad o’r Swydd
• Ffurflen Monitro Cydraddoldeb wedi'i llenwi

Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi safbwyntiau amrywiol yn ein gwaith ac yn annog ymholiadau a cheisiadau gan bobl o bob cefndir, cymuned, hunaniaeth a phrofiad, gan gynnwys y rhai sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o’r anghydraddoldebau a’r anghyfiawnderau yr ydym yn ceisio mynd i’r afael â nhw. Os oes angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol arnoch fel rhan o’r broses recriwtio, rhowch wybod i ni drwy anfon e-bost.

Os ydych chi eisiau sgwrs anffurfiol am y swydd, anfoniwch e-bo.

Gan edrych ymlaen at glywed oddi wrthych.

The Community Engagement Officer is an essential role in fostering strong relationships with current and prospective members of the School Library Association community. The postholder will provide frontline support, drive online and in person engagement through outreach initiatives, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the membership base. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about school libraries, children's books, education, and community-building. An expert communicator, you will be experienced in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels and relish a busy role.

Coordinating and supporting our Branch network, you will collaborate on initiatives for development, delivery and new projects as they come online. You will be the first port of call for advice and expertise relating to school libraries and enabling our members to more effectively support their school communities. As resident children’s book expert, you will help with initiatives such as the SLA Information Book Award and member book related events. Supporting the delivery of online and in-person networking events and workshops for members, you will work with your SLA colleagues, in particular the Training and Events Officer, to deliver a high-quality member offer and to ensure member needs are reflected in all offerings. The ability to travel to training and events across the UK is essential. Duties include:

Branch network and member support

• Support the SLA Branch Network and member outreach
• Identify opportunities for developing initiatives to grow and develop the Branch network community, that will deliver on the SLA mission
• Develop strong relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders to support network growth and enable members to take full advantage of all relevant opportunities available to them
• Provide advice for SLA members on all aspects of school libraries, ensuring they are supported and can be as effective as possible in their school communities 
• Drive engagement and development of online communities as part of the branch network
• Coordinate the mentoring scheme and ensure it is promoted effectively, with necessary support and development available to mentees and training for mentors

 Training and events

• Support the development and delivery of a calendar of online and in-person networking and engagement events and workshops
• Represent the association at relevant events and for programmes (e.g., conferences, webinars, book awards)
• Support development of training programmes, toolkits and resources using member insight to inform

Outreach and communications

• Use sector insight to identify opportunities for development of research and other initiatives, maintaining links and horizon scanning
• Provide SLA consultancy aligned with strategic approaches, supporting schools with development of their libraries, reading and information literacy provision to help children and young people reach their full potential
• Contribute to SLA communications such as TSL, newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Oversee the book review process in support of TSL, our quarterly journal

An ability to foster collaboration and community engagement will be an important part of this role. All team members contribute to office admin, maintaining member data and general office support.

To be successful in this role you should ideally be able to demonstrate:

• experience of working in school libraries, the education sector and a strong understanding of the education landscape
• strong knowledge of children and young people’s literature across the age ranges
• understanding of the curriculum and teaching and learning outcomes
• experience developing and delivering inspirational training, online and in person
• experience creating training resources, toolkits, teaching and learning activities
• the ability to galvanise and inspire others with flair and creativity
• the ability to multi-task, manage own workload, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
• the ability to work hours flexibly around event and training delivery

The salary for this position is £19, 594.59 (FTE £29,000) for 25 hours per week, and comes with a 6% employer pension contribution.

This is a remote working role, with regular all team meetings which you will be required to attend, in addition to training and events across the UK and online. Working patterns can be negotiated. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.

Why work for the School Library Association?

We are in an exciting period of growth in the history of the SLA, with a new CEO, coinciding with the opportunity to influence a new government. Plans to redevelop our offer are in progress and you will have the opportunity to influence new approaches and ways of working. We are a small, friendly team who support each other to deliver an excellent service to our members and passionately believe in the power of school libraries to transform children and young people’s personal, social and educational outcomes.

Annual Leave is 25 days plus bank holidays. We offer free mental health support and counselling sessions and brilliant discounts with a variety of retailers including up to 40% off Vue cinema tickets through our HR partner.

About the School Library Association

The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent charity and membership organisation that believes every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision. The SLA supports all those working in school libraries. We have been representing the school library sector for more than eighty-five years, with membership to the Association thought of as essential to all those who work in and around school libraries. Membership to the SLA provides training, support in advocating with senior leadership teams, incredible discounts and collegiate networking opportunities for everybody working in and with school libraries.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) detailing the experience you have in relation to the job description, that you can bring to this role, and how your skills align with what we are looking for. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We truly appreciate all applications, but due to the volume we receive, we will not be able to provide individual feedback. No agencies please.

Deadline: 10th November 9am. Please note we will be actively interviewing for this role; if you are interested apply as soon as possible as we may close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.

The main focus of the role is to secure income for large-scale capital investment at Stanley Arts; alongside developing and maintaining relationships with statutory funders and trusts who maysupport programming and core running costs of the
building. Funding bodies will include Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other voluntary sources, predominantly trusts and foundations.

The Development Manager will play a central role in securing income for Stanley Arts through two key areas:

1) Overseeing fundraising across trusts, foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners, and individual donors to support programming and core running costs.

2) Developing and delivering a major fundraising campaign to raise funds for a large-scale capital investment in Stanley Art’s future.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Development Manager will help shape the organisation’s strategic direction and ensure fundraising is embedded across the organisation. They will lead on individual giving and donor development, alongside capital, trust, and foundation fundraising.

Reporting to the Artistic Director/CEO, the Development Manager will line-manage and collaborate with the freelance Fundraiser, and work closely with the General Manager and Data & Insights Officer to ensure effective bid writing, relationship management, and reporting.

Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a fundraising/development role, preferably 
within arts, heritage, or cultural organisations.
- Experience of individual giving programmes, including donor cultivation, 
stewardship, and retention.
- Proven track record of successful major funding applications to trusts, foundations, 
statutory bodies, and corporate funders.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, best practice, and ethical standards.
- Understanding of the role of fundraising in supporting organisational growth.

- Passion for arts, heritage, or cultural sectors.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines
- Commitment to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Commitment to environmental sustainability 

Are you ready for a new challenge?

We are looking for an excellent communicator who is able to motivate and empower others to join our experienced team supporting Unpaid Carers across Lewisham. The service supports people to improve their health and wellbeing, and access wider support that meets their needs.

This is a great opportunity to support local communities and work with Unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers, completing assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals.

You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Unpaid Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Unpaid Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.

This is a full-time role and applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a relevant sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. Experience of working in mental health or dementia services would be an advantage.

Be part of something amazing!

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. 

There is currently a vacancy within our Equality Housing Team for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. Please note that this position will require weekend availability. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we’re looking for.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• Providing support with personal care as required
• Excellent communication and record keeping skills

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.  

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and build our Community and Events fundraising. We need a creative and enthusiastic individual to build a key audience of supporters dedicated to the difference Youth Options makes to
the lives of young people.
No two days will be the same, from support a fundraiser to reach their fundraising target to planning our annual fundraising events,presenting to local community groups to running a stall at the local carnival.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Raise income to support our fundraising strategy
• Research, recruit and support individuals to raise funds through their own fundraising events, challenges and competitions 
• Design and run fundraising opportunities 
• Motivate and encourage supporters to maximise income 
• Ensure all funds are collected 

Community Engagement

• Build up a dedicated supporter base to support Youth Options’ community programmes through events and networking.
• Develop our Community Champion Scheme
• Research local organisations and present our work to them to create lasting relationships.

Events

• Plan and run Youth Options led fundraising events such as our annual open day.
• Create new opportunities to run events that raise income and awareness
• Ensure all legal event requirements are fulfilled at any Youth Options run event

Action Hampshire works with communities across Hampshire and beyond on innovative, impactful, asset based projects. We support communities to have their voices heard and to take action together. We support and partner with a range of voluntary community and social enterprise organisations to help make great things happen. We celebrate diversity and challenge inequalities. 

You will support the design, delivery, evaluation and resourcing of projects, by providing high-quality support and co-ordination as a member of several project delivery teams. This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work across the organisation, involved in many different projects and collaborating with colleagues across the team. We would particularly welcome candidates with experience or an interest in energy advice, health inequalities, community research and supporting underserved communities and organisations.

You will be self-motivated and committed to delivering results in order to solidify Action Hampshire’s reputation as a trusted and impactful deliverer of funded projects and services. You will be committed to Action Hampshire’s values and have an understanding of, and an empathy with, the culture and values of the VCSE sector.

Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, communities and partner organisations. There may also be opportunity to work on other innovative Action Hampshire projects. In this role you will be able to grow valuable experience of the voluntary sector and know you are making a real difference to people and communities across Hampshire.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, expert and friendly team. Our senior leadership team is working to embed our new culture and ways of working, driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. 

Additional Information

· This position is home-based but with extensive travel across England and Wales.

· A full driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.

· The role requires time flexibility including evening and occasional weekend work.

· DBS checks and references will be obtained.

The Role

This is a key role in acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community work across the England and Wales, and within the staff team. 

Responsibilities

• Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through Flood Action Groups and Multi-Agency Meetings. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
• Community Engagement: Engage and empower flooded and at-risk communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes.  Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
• Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
• Staff Training: Support staff and training manager to ensure comprehensive and appropriate training takes place to ensure continuous professional development. 
• Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
• Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings.  Support fundraising activities through providing data and information. 
• Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with Senior Management Team. 
• Support Senior Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.

Day-to-Day Activities

· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.

• Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
• Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
• Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work

· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
• Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
• Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
• Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
• Line and Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
• Experience: Project delivery and support

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

About us

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding.  Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first.  We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people. 

We work across four key areas:

• Providing information via our helpline and website
• Recovery Services in flooded areas
• Flood Action Groups
• Policy and Advocacy

With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.

We especially welcome applications from people with flood sector experience, or who are flooded people themselves. 

Wilder Communities Officer (Testwood) 

Part Time – 25 per Week  

Salary: £29,190 pro rata gross per annum 

Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2030 

Location: Testwood Lakes, Brunel Road, Calmore, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3WX 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. 

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’ 

Our future has to be wilder! 

We are seeking a Wilder Communities Officer (Testwood) to join our cause.  

To succeed in putting nature in recovery, we need more people on nature’s side – to support the Trust, to take action themselves and to persuade others to do things differently. The science suggests that to create a social tipping point in society where we can turn things around for climate and wildlife, we need 1 in 4 people to take meaningful action in support of the natural world. 

As part of the Testwood team, this role will use community organising approaches to support the community to take action for nature, on and around one of the Trust’s flagship reserves, Testwood Lakes. Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve is a popular destination for the public and provides an important countryside destination in close proximity to Totton and Southampton. Part of the reserve is a multifunctional site providing access and use for angling, recreation and dog walkers. Our Education Centre provides space for visiting school groups, and at weekends, hosts a variety of children and family activities. 

The post holder will work with Trust staff, other charities and communities to make a real difference to people’s connection with nature. They will play an active role in managing and developing excellent relationships and support in behaviour change of visitors. The role supports positive community engagement and action for nature as well as actively supporting site management. Positive and confident engagement is a necessity to promote the wildlife importance of the reserve and Trust’s interests while reinforcing responsible use of the site. 

Wild About Inclusion! 

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing us. 

To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: 

• Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial*, long term** adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and; 

 (*Substantial is more than minor or trivial **Long-term means 12 months or more) 

• Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme. 

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. 

Closing date:  02 November 2025 

Interviews:  13 November 2025 

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.  

Engagement and Development Manager
Location: The Bay Foodbank, NE29 6BA
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £31,592.78

At The Bay Foodbank, we believe no one in our community should go hungry or face crisis alone. We provide emergency food support, reduce food waste, and work with partners to build a stronger, more resilient community.

We are now looking for an Engagement and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community impact, experienced in stakeholder engagement and fundraising, and ready to help shape the future of the foodbank.

About the Role
As Engagement and Development Manager, you will:
 Lead on fundraising and income generation, developing strategies to secure support from donors, grants, community events, and corporate partnerships.
 Build and nurture relationships with partners, supporters, volunteers, and the wider community.
 Develop and deliver marketing and communications campaigns to raise awareness of our work.
 Support organisational growth through strategic planning and operational improvements.
 Provide line management to staff, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative culture.

This role is central to ensuring the foodbank remains financially sustainable, operationally effective, and deeply connected to the community we serve.

About You
We are looking for someone who has:
 Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or communications.
 Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
 The ability to manage projects, prioritise, and work under pressure.
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 A positive, professional, and engaging approach.

Experience in the voluntary/community sector and a full driving licence are desirable.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a dedicated team that believes in creating real change and supporting people when they need it most. You’ll be making a real, meaningful and instant impact on peoples lives.

If you are motivated, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 04th - Wednesday 05th November 2025.

Are you a dynamic, compassionate and ambitious leader who believes everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, feel valued, and be part of their community? We are looking for an inspiring Service Manager to lead and further develop our innovative Finding & Matching Service — supporting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism to build fulfilling lives in homes and communities they choose.

About the Role

As Service Manager, you’ll take the lead in shaping and growing a person-centred service that meets the highest standards of care and compliance. You’ll empower and develop a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring our values of community, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. From managing day-to-day operations and staff development to driving service quality, you’ll play a vital role in creating real impact across the lives of the people we support.

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in social care, and a passion for innovation. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational management with creativity and collaboration. Importantly you will possess significant and demonstrable business development expertise, commercial awareness and the acumen necessary to not just manage but to progress and promote the outreach services offered by Centre 404.

In return, you’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values its people, offers opportunities for growth, and is committed to making a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finding & Matching service
• Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development
• Maintain compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards
• Drive service growth and build stakeholder partnerships
• Oversee budgets and resource management

About You

• From one year to many years of management experience within social care
• From two years to many years of working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• Strong understanding of person-centred values and self-directed support
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Significant business development and commercial growth expertise