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Youth Volunteering Officer
35 hours per week, temporary contract until December 2028.
We are Chester Zoo
We're not just an award-winning visitor attraction that's home to 30,000 incredible animals within 128 acres of stunning gardens. We're a major conservation charity committed to preventing extinction and restoring nature, both locally and globally.
As the world faces an extinction crisis, we're making a significant contribution to conservation when it's needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Volunteering Officer to join our Volunteering Team within the Conservation Education and Engagement Directorate.
As a Youth Volunteering Officer, you will work closely with the Volunteer Manager and the Networks for Nature project staff to deliver an inclusive volunteering programme for young people aged 14-25. The role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities that connect young people with conservation and social action, whilst supporting their personal development and wellbeing.
The Youth Volunteering Officer will recruit, train and mentor young volunteers, ensuring high-quality experiences that are inclusive, safe and impactful. The Youth Volunteering Officer will also recruit, train and support adult Youth Champion Volunteers who will be empower and support the youth volunteers to participate and engage in the volunteer programme.
As Youth Volunteer Officer, you will co-ordinate a supported programme for young people that will include practical conservation, visitor engagement and the Conservation Changemakers programme, designing and delivering their own projects while recognising and evidencing the skills they gain.
The role will also support the delivery of our wider youth programmes including our Environmental Leadership courses, and Youth Network events supporting pathways for young people to access training, events, and volunteer experiences.
We're looking for someone who can:
Programme Delivery
With guidance from the Volunteer Manager, coordinate and deliver youth volunteering opportunities for young people aged 14-25, including practical conservation activities, visitor engagement opportunities and social action projects. Support young people to develop skills, confidence and experience through meaningful volunteering.
Volunteer Recruitment and Support
Recruit, induct, train and support youth volunteers, ensuring they receive a positive and rewarding volunteering experience. Support young people to access pathways into conservation, community action and the wider youth programme. Recruit, train and support Youth Champion Volunteers who play a key role in encouraging and facilitating youth participation within the programme.
Inclusive Participation
Work proactively to reduce barriers to participation and provide tailored support for young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health challenges or socio-economic disadvantage.
Youth-led Projects and Co-production
Coordinate and facilitate youth-led conservation and community action projects through the Conservation Changemakers programme. Enable young people to generate ideas, plan activities, take ownership of projects and evidence their learning and achievements.
Events, Training and Activities Planning and Delivery
With support from the Volunteer Manager, deliver volunteer events, training sessions, workshops and networking opportunities for youth volunteers, working with colleagues and partners to provide engaging and high-quality experiences. Support the delivery of youth programme events, including Environmental Leadership courses.
Participant Engagement Monitoring
Monitor participation through surveys, feedback mechanisms and regular check-ins. Collate engagement and outcome data, contributing to project evaluation and reporting for internal stakeholders and funders.
Daily Volunteer Engagement
Manage day-to-day communication with youth volunteers and Youth Champion Volunteers, including responding to enquiries, processing applications, maintaining records, organising rotas and training bookings, and providing ongoing support.
Safeguarding, Safety and Risk Assessments
Work with the Volunteer Manager to ensure all youth volunteering activities operate within safeguarding policies and procedures. Assist with risk assessments and ensure that appropriate welfare, wellbeing and safety measures are embedded throughout all activities.
Partnership Working
Work with the Volunteer Manager to develop effective working relationships with schools, colleges, youth organisations, community groups and relevant internal departments to increase participation, reduce barriers to engagement and strengthen programme delivery.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes…
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Package
• Fixed term contract until December 2028
• 35 hours per week
• Salary £24,062.50 per annum (pro rata based on 35 hours per week)
• The postholder will work 5 days out of 7 including a regular weekend day
• 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rota)
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Our Requirements
• An understanding of and commitment to Chester Zoo's mission, vision and values.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of coordinating, supporting or working with volunteers.
• Experience of delivering training, workshops or activities with a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting young people with diverse needs.
• Strong organisational, administrative and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and literacy skills including by phone, face to face and via email/online discussion boards
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a team & on own initiative
• Full UK driving licence.
Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
• Knowledge of youth work/ youth engagement which could be demonstrated by a relevant qualification in youth work, education, community development, related field or relevant experience
• Experience of delivering conservation, environmental or outdoor learning activities.
• Experience of supporting young people facing barriers to participation.
• Working knowledge of volunteer management systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating volunteering activities
Additional Information
• Due to the nature of the role, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• The closing date for applications is 27/09/2026.
Networks for Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Location: Remote; able to travel into London easily
Benefits: Flexible working, private healthcare, 35 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), £500 contribution towards work laptop
Reporting to: Founder
About the Schools Consent Project
The Schools Consent Project is a charity that sends lawyers into schools to teach 11–18-year-olds aboutconsent and key sexual offences. Education is prevention: by introducing consent-literacy in classrooms, youngpeople grow up making more informed, ethical decisions and are less likely to experience – or perpetrate –sexual violence in later life.
As we continue to scale, we are seeking an ambitious and proactive Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to helpsecure the resources and relationships that will enable us to reach more young people across the UK.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Founder, the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager will lead the charity’s fundraising andpartnership development activity across a range of income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors and individual giving.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. As the charity’s sole designated fundraising professional, youwill work closely with the Founder, who remains actively involved in fundraising, strategic relationships andexternal engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
•Work with the Founder to develop and deliver the charity’s fundraising strategy.
•Build and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, companies and individual supporters.
•Monitor fundraising performance and report on progress against targets.
Trusts & Foundations
•Research and target prospective funders.
•Prepare high-quality funding applications and reports.
•Manage funder relationships.
Corporate Partnerships
•Help manage our relationships with existing corporate partners.
•Identify and develop relationships with new corporate partners.
•Help plan and run corporate partnership touchpoints throughout the year.
Individual Giving & Major Donors
•Support the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors.
•Help plan and run donor touchpoints throughout the year.
Partnerships & External Relations
•Build relationships with brands and organisations aligned with the charity’s mission.
•Represent the charity at meetings, events and networking opportunities.
Fundraising Operations
•Maintain accurate fundraising records and data.
•Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
•Draft fundraising materials, impact reports and donor communications.
•Support the Founder and Director in reporting on fundraising to the Board.
Person Specification
Essential
•Experience of successful fundraising within the charity sector.
•A track record of securing income through multiple fundraising streams.
•Excellent written communication and proposal-writing skills.
•Strong relationship-building skills.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•Commitment to the mission and values of the Schools Consent Project.
Desirable
•Experience working within a small charity.
•Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems
Safeguarding and Equality
The Schools Consent Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We ask applicants to draft their applications without using AI (save for checking spelling or grammar), so that we can get a real sense of your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference, previous money advice experience is not essential - we will provide the training and support required. If you are a natural problem solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who enjoys helping people overcome personal challenges - this could be the role for you!
The Outreach Money Advice Caseworker will provide specialist money and debt advice to people experiencing financial hardship, with a particular focus on preventing homelessness, sustaining tenancies and supporting residents to achieve long-term financial stability.
Using a relationship-based, person-centred approach, you will deliver outreach across Devon through home visits, community venues and flexible methods of communication, ensuring vulnerable residents can access the support they need.
We have numerous roles available, two are based in Exeter and surrounding areas and one is based in Torridge and West Devon.
Our vision is to eliminate social isolation and financial hardship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Opoka is a subsidiary of Chrysalis Group and provides emotional support and guidance to women and children escaping domestic violence. Our services are delivered by specially trained bilingual IDVA’s, DV Outreach workers, Counsellors and Helpline & Crisis Response workers as well as a team of volunteers, peer-mentors, and community champions across the region.
We are seeking a Support Worker who will provide high quality practical and emotional support to women and children escaping domestic violence seeking refuge in our safe houses. You will oversee the smooth running of our safe houses and work alongside our Housing Team to provide an intensive housing management in our safe houses.
You will be bilingual in Polish and English and be able to converse fluently as organisational and communication skills are a key element to this role. You will have an understanding of safeguarding and domestic violence whilst bringing a trauma informed and a non-judgemental approach to this highly sensitive and confidential role.
High levels of time management skills and the ability to accurately enter highly confidential information into our databases so that your fellow team members can follow individual’s caseloads are essential.
As this role is working with women and children in extremely vulnerable situations, the post is only open to women applicants and as this role provides regulated activities under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) candidate are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
You will hold a full UK driving licence as you will be visiting our safe houses daily.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
General Manager
Abertillery
£45,000 per annum
Full Time
Permanent
Our client is a unique community charity which also operates as a non-profit business and social enterprise. The organisation has a proud heritage and an ambitious future. As we continue to develop our commercial offer, strengthen our financial sustainability and expand our community impact, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the next stage of our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a much-loved organisation, ensuring it remains a vibrant hub for the community and local economy.
The Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide overall operational leadership in all aspects of our Community and Commercial activities.
Working closely with staff, partners, tenants, funders and stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering the organisation's strategy, driving income growth via both external fundraising and commercial streams and ensuring the long-term sustainability of this vital community asset.
You will lead the development of new business opportunities while maximising income from external funders to maintain our ambitious community projects. By expanding our events, venue hire, catering and partnerships you will ensure the Institute continues to provide outstanding experiences for service users, customers, visitors and community groups. Alongside commercial growth, you will oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, financial performance and team development. You will ensure the organisation aligns with its original charitable mission of serving the community, while operating efficiently, compliantly and in line with its charitable purpose.
The Person
We are looking for a commercially astute and inspirational leader with a successful track record of managing and growing organisations, services or venues. You will bring experience of business development,(within the private or voluntary sector) income generation and financial management, together with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical actions and measurable results.
An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you will be confident working with Boards, stakeholders, partners and community organisations while leading and motivating a diverse team. You will combine strong commercial awareness with a genuine commitment to community impact and be comfortable operating in a pro-active environment where resourcefulness, resilience and initiative are essential.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to make a lasting difference while delivering sustainable growth for one of Blaenau Gwent's most important community assets.
About The Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at the local level.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with – not for – refugees and people seeking asylum so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
- Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
- Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
- Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
About the Role
The Safeguarding, Risk & Incidents Manager leads the operational delivery of Refugee Council's safeguarding, incidents, complaints, risk and data protection functions, ensuring concerns are managed effectively, risks are identified and mitigated, and robust processes are in place to support safe, compliant and high-quality services. The postholder identifies learning arising from safeguarding, incidents, complaints and risk, working closely with the Head of Quality Improvement, Safeguarding & Risk and the Quality Improvement Manager to ensure it informs organisational improvement.
Staff Benefits
To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Work/Life Balance Policies
- Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
- And more.
Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK – apply on our website today.
Closing date: 17 September 2026.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Introduction
Holy Trinity Church Leicester (HTL Church) are looking for a coffee house assistant manager to support the development and growth of King’s Coffee House (KCH), set in the shared entrance of the HTL building.
Our vision is to be the first point of contact between the church and the city - providing excellent food and drink, with a friendly customer experience and serve the community.
Role Description
Working under the café manager, the assistant manager is responsible for developing and growing the ministry of King’s Coffee House, assisting the management of the daily operations and volunteer teams.
The assistant manager shares responsibility for recruiting, training, and motivating the volunteer team to provide excellent customer service and represent HTL Church well to the community.
Job Specification
• Manage day-to-day operations of the coffee house, including opening and closing.
• Recruit and train volunteers in drinks/food preparation, proper use of coffee and catering equipment, and customer service.
• Where needed, create rotas and communicate with volunteers, including building a volunteer community.
• Ensure all Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are followed in the café areas (including cleaning of equipment, café area, and checking bathrooms).
• Ensure all cash register transactions are accurate and that cash is securely handled and recorded.
• Assist the manager with product development including reviewing and revising menus and pricing.
• Enable the team to deliver excellent customer service, building the confidence and enjoyment of the volunteers and their sense of team.
• Nurture friendly relationships with customers to increase loyalty and grow the reputation of the coffee house, and HTL Church.
• Assist the manager with design and execution of marketing and social media campaigns (supported by the HTL media team).
Person Specification
Essential
• Understanding of the requirements of successful coffee shop management.
• Experience of leading volunteers and ability to delegate.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to manage a team.
• Personable and able to create a welcoming and friendly environment.
• Highly motivated, able to work on their own initiative, while serving the overall purpose of King’s Coffee House.
• Good administrative, maths, and IT skills.
• A problem solver with capacity for creative and strategic thinking.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
Desirable
• Experience of working in a coffee shop environment.
• Experience of working/volunteering in both a church and a secular setting.
• Additional Certification (training will be provided where this is missing)
o Food Hygiene level 3
o First Aid at Work
o Manual Handling
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and health and safety principles (training will be provided).
Further Information
This role holds a Genuine Occupational Requirement for an active and committed Christian faith under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9.
HTL Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks.
Application Process
If you wish to apply for this role, please email a covering letter and a CV to Alan Schwarzenberger PCC Secretary by 1pm on Monday 14 September 2026. The letter should cover:
• Why you feel called to this position
• How you believe you fulfil the requirements of the person specification
• How you share the vision and values of HTL Church and King’s Coffee House
If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to interview to be held in person on the morning of Monday 21 September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Women and Girls Network's Senior Leadership Team and lead two of our most impactful service areas: the Intersectional and Anti-Oppressive (IOS) Team and the Criminal Justice and Violence Against Women & Girls (CJS, VAWG) Team.
As Head of Services, you will play a vital role in shaping and driving services that support women and girls affected by gender-based violence, ensuring they receive empowering, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support. You will lead with a strong commitment to feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppressive values, ensuring that the voices and experiences of survivors remain at the heart of everything we do.
Working closely with the Director of Services and senior colleagues, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of services, strengthening partnerships, influencing systems and championing innovative approaches that remove barriers and improve outcomes for women facing multiple disadvantages. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to make a lasting impact, both within our organisation and across the wider VAWG sector.
Job description
As the Head of Services, you will:
- Lead and inspire the IOS and CJS, VAWG teams, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure services are accessible, high-quality, survivor-centred and aligned with WGN's feminist values and vision.
- Champion intersectional and anti-oppressive practice, ensuring services are responsive to the diverse experiences of women and girls, particularly those from Black and Global Majority communities and others facing systemic barriers.
- Drive excellence in service delivery, safeguarding and quality assurance, ensuring robust risk management and compliance while creating environments where survivors can heal, recover and thrive.
- Lead, support and develop Service Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, wellbeing, accountability and continuous learning that enables staff to deliver their best work.
- Build influential partnerships across statutory, voluntary and community sectors, strengthening pathways for survivors and ensuring WGN's expertise informs local, regional and national responses to violence against women and girls.
- Use insight, evidence and survivor feedback to evaluate impact, drive innovation and shape the future development of services, ensuring they continue to meet emerging need and deliver meaningful change.
- Represent WGN as a sector leader, advocating for systemic change and helping to create a society where all women and girls can live free from violence, inequality and discrimination.
Supporting Statement Guidance
Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications meet the requirements of the role. Please address the key criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification, providing specific examples of achievements and responsibilities that evidence your suitability for the position.
Focus on relevant professional experience, transferable skills, and the impact of your work. Where possible, use concise examples to illustrate how you have successfully applied these skills in practice.
The supporting statement should be no more than 500 words and should complement, rather than repeat, the information contained in your CV or application form.
Closing date and interviews
This vacancy will close at 9am on Monday 28 September 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, and shortlisted candidates will be notified of the arrangements.
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applications or identify a suitable candidate.
The selection process will consist of two interview stages and a role-related assessment task. Interviews may be conducted either in person or remotely, depending on panel availability and logistical requirements, and may involve a combination of both formats throughout the process. Candidates invited to participate will receive full details of each stage, including the assessment task and interview arrangements, in advance.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.
We do this by:
- Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
- Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
- Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.
WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We are deeply committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity, resilience and strength of the women and girls we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Global Majority women and applicants with Lived Experience, including those who may not meet every criterion.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
Exemption
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role.
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsibilities
People and Team Leadership
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Line manage the Fundraising Manager, providing regular supervision, support, and performance development
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Lead the planning and delivery of all-hands meetings and team development programmes, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
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Maintain oversight of team resource mapping, ensuring capacity is well-managed across the organisation
Impact and Evaluation
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Lead the design and ongoing development of Routes' impact evaluation framework, ensuring it captures meaningful data about the difference our work makes
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Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of impact data throughout the year, using findings to inform programme development and organisational decision-making
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Write and produce Routes' annual impact report, communicating our work and outcomes compellingly to funders, partners, and the wider sector
Income Generation
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Support the Fundraising Manager with grant applications, funder relationships, and income generation activity as needed
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Manage the sales pipeline for the mentoring programme, including prospecting, relationship development, and conversion of corporate and organisational clients
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Source and manage CSR partnerships, building relationships with corporate partners and ensuring existing partnerships are well-stewarded
Operations
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Lead on the creation, review, and approval of organisational policies, ensuring Routes' policies are up to date, legally compliant, and reflective of our values
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Oversee day-to-day office administration and organisational housekeeping
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Manage organisational insurance, ensuring appropriate cover is maintained and reviewed annually
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Oversee staff IT, laptops, phones, and software subscriptions, including troubleshooting and managing supplier relationships
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Draft and manage organisational contracts, including supplier, partner, and service agreements
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Lead on the conversion of Routes from a CIC to a CIO, working with legal advisors, the board, and relevant statutory bodies to manage the process
Strategy
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Contribute to the development and delivery of Routes' organisational strategy, bringing insight from your areas of responsibility
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Lead on the development and implementation of Routes' income generation strategy, working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Co-CEO
Communications
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Write thought leadership pieces for the Routes blog, contributing to Routes' voice and visibility in the sector
Leadership Development and Learning
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Take ownership of your own professional development, using the annual training budget to attend relevant training, events, and sector learning opportunities that strengthen your contribution to Routes and the wider sector
There are some areas of responsibility that sit under the other Co-CEO, but we would expect the person in this role to maintain some oversight or involvement in to enable smooth co-working between the roles. These are:
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Safeguarding: Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) when required, ensuring Routes meets its safeguarding obligations and that staff and volunteers are appropriately supported
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Finance: Attend and contribute to monthly finance meetings, planned by other Co-CEO, maintaining a clear understanding of the organisation's financial position and flagging any concerns to the Co-CEO and board
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Governance: Attend board meetings, providing updates on areas of responsibility and supporting the board to fulfil its governance function
Person Specification
Experience
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Experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector
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Demonstrable experience of managing and developing staff, with a coaching and supportive leadership style
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Experience of income generation in a charity or social enterprise context, including either grant fundraising, corporate partnerships, or programme sales
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Experience of designing or overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and producing reports that communicate impact clearly
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Experience of managing operational and governance responsibilities, including policy development and working with a board
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Experience leading teams in challenging, fast-changing and resource-constrained environments
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Experience of working with or for communities facing marginalisation, discrimination, or structural disadvantage, and a deep understanding of the barriers refugee and asylum seeking women face in the UK
Skills and Knowledge
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Ability to balance day to day operational oversight with long term strategic planning, ensuring that Routes’ work remains in line with values and objectives whilst responding to the changing needs of participants and the external landscape
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Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write compellingly for different audiences
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Financially literate, with the ability to read and engage meaningfully with management accounts and budgets
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage a broad and varied portfolio without dropping the ball
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Comfortable working with data, both quantitative and qualitative, and using it to draw meaningful conclusions
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Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust quickly with a wide range of stakeholders including funders, corporate partners, board members, and colleagues
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Sound understanding of CIC/charity governance and good practice, and the ability to make confident decisions independently while knowing when to consult
Values and Approach
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Deep personal commitment to gender equality, racial justice, and the rights of refugees and asylum seeking people
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Understanding of the importance of implementing trauma informed practices and a commitment to accessible working practices for all
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A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, shares power, and brings out the best in others
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Comfortable with ambiguity and change, able to hold complexity without becoming overwhelmed by it
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Honest, transparent, and accountable, someone who says what they mean and follows through on commitments
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Energised by working in a small, values-led organisation where everyone mucks in
Additionally, it would be desirable for you to be trained as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, but training on this can be provided.
A Note on Experience
We know that leadership experience takes many forms, and that people from marginalised communities, including those with lived experience of the asylum system, are often underrepresented at senior levels in the charity sector despite having exactly the qualities and understanding this role requires. We warmly encourage applications from people who may not follow a conventional career trajectory but who can demonstrate the skills, values, and commitment we are looking for. If you are unsure whether your experience is the right fit, please do get in touch before applying, we would rather have that conversation than miss out on the right person.
Routes exists to grow the resources of refugee and asylum seeking women to ensure that they have equal access to jobs and education in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tyne Rivers Trust is looking for a talented and proactive Systems Officer to lead the development and management of our data and digital systems at an exciting time of growth and organisational development.
As a registered environmental charity, we work to improve rivers and their catchments for the benefit of people, wildlife and communities. Following our recent expansion to include Northumberland Rivers catchments, we are strengthening our systems and data infrastructure to support our growing impact across the region.
About the Role
This is a new and influential position at the heart of the organisation. You will oversee and develop Tyne Rivers Trust's data management and digital systems, ensuring they are effective, secure, compliant and fit for purpose.
Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, you will help improve how we capture, manage, analyse and report information, enabling better decision-making and supporting fundraising, project delivery, communications and operational performance.
You will manage and optimise systems including Microsoft 365, CRM databases, reporting tools, document management systems and spatial data systems, while championing best practice in data governance and digital working.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the implementation, development and ongoing management of the Trust's data management systems.
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Ensure data quality, consistency, security and compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
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Act as the organisational lead for data management, system administration and continuous improvement.
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Manage and optimise Microsoft 365, CRM systems, reporting tools and other digital platforms.
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Identify opportunities for automation, integration and improved workflows.
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Develop policies, procedures and guidance relating to data and systems management.
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Produce reports and insights to support organisational planning, monitoring and evaluation.
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Provide training, support and advice to colleagues on systems and data processes.
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Support the management and development of spatial data systems and GIS resources.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical and analytical skills with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
You will have:
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Experience of managing or administering data management and digital systems.
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Experience implementing or upgrading CRM, database or information management systems.
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Strong understanding of data management principles and best practice.
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Knowledge of GDPR, information governance and data protection requirements.
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Experience supporting colleagues to make effective use of systems and technology.
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Experience producing accurate reports and analysing data for different audiences.
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Experience using Microsoft 365 in an organisational setting.
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Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
It would be advantageous if you also have:
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Experience working in the charity or environmental sector.
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Knowledge of environmental monitoring and data management.
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Experience with fundraising databases and reporting systems.
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Understanding of digital transformation projects.
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Experience or knowledge of GIS and spatial data management.
Why Join Us?
At Tyne Rivers Trust, you'll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working to create healthier rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
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A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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The chance to make a real impact on the environment across North East England.
This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are strengthening our team and increasing our capacity to protect and restore rivers across the region.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- 16 hours per week (part time)
- £35,000.a. pro rata (Actual salary £15,135) plus 6% pension contribution
- Remote
Job Summary:
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the national membership and accreditation body for a network of Rape Crisis Centres that provide specialist support for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We work to promote the needs and rights of survivors and campaign for an end to all forms of sexual violence, abuse and exploitation.
Our Fundraising and Development Officer will support our daily fundraising operations. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating contractor relationships, managing administrative tasks, supporting our governance arrangements, collating data and ensuring smooth communication across departments. You will play a key role in optimising processes, handling logistics, and assisting in the delivery of operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
The overall purpose of this role is to provide administrative and operational support across the fundraising department. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Development to support donor recognition and stewardship, fundraising finance processes, and collate data for reporting against KPIs.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
Donor recognition and supporter care
• Thank Challenge event and one-off donors promptly, warmly, and accurately, within agreed turnaround times, tailoring acknowledgements by gift size, channel, and giving history.
• Administer donor recognition processes, including welcome journeys for new regular givers, milestone and anniversary acknowledgements, and recognition of mid-level and repeat donors.
• Respond to supporter enquiries by email, phone, and post in a professional and sensitive manner, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Handle sensitive gifts, such as in memory donations, with care and discretion.
• Support the stewardship of challenge event participants and community fundraisers, including fundraising materials, sponsorship processing, and thanking.
Individual giving and donation processing
• Record donations accurately and regularly on Salesforce, ensuring each gift is coded correctly by source, campaign, and restriction.
• Process payroll giving donations
• Maintain the Mailchimp donor database including uploading new donors
• Carry out regular reconciliations of donation income with Finance colleagues, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Administer regular giving, including setting up, amending, and cancelling regular gifts, and monitoring failed payments.
• Support the delivery of individual giving campaigns and appeals, with donation handling, data segmentation, and post campaign administration.
• Assist in processing and acknowledging occasional one-off donations received across all channels and platforms, including online giving platforms, direct debits, standing orders, cheques, and bank transfers.
Gift Aid
• Maintain complete and compliant Gift Aid declaration records for all eligible donors.
• Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC, ensuring claims are accurate, maximised, and submitted on schedule.
• Keep an audit trail of claims and declarations in line with HMRC requirements, and support any related audit or compliance activity.
• Identify opportunities to increase Gift Aid uptake across giving channels.
Data and compliance
• Maintain accurate, up to date supporter records on the fundraising database, including contact details, communication preferences, and consent.
• Ensure all supporter data is handled in line with UK GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, and RCEW policies.
• Run routine data hygiene tasks such as deduplication, returned mail processing, and preference updates.
• Produce simple reports on income and supporter activity to support team planning and reporting to funders and the Board.
General fundraising support
• Monitor and respond to email correspondence in the fundraising inbox
• Provide administrative support across the fundraising function as required, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and events.
• Maintain fundraising records, templates, and process documentation so that key tasks are well documented and consistent.
• Research potential donors and funding opportunities to support the organisation’s goals.
• Provide administrative support during grant application processes, including compiling documents and tracking deadlines.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, including venue booking, catering, and invitations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture and take part in team meetings and organisational activity.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the level of the role.
The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote the aims and values of Rape Crisis England & Wales. Therefore, this list is indicative only, not exhaustive. It is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will be expected to perform but additional duties commensurate with the role may be required. The job description will be reviewed from time to time and may change in light of experience and changing circumstances, in consultation with the post-holder. We ask all employees to uphold our organisational values, support our mission and purpose, and to maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
Person Specification
· A relevant qualification in Fundraising or a related field would be desirable.
· Proven experience in a fundraising role, ideally within a corporate, nonprofit, or government environment.
· Experience with fundraising activities such as donor relations, and materials preparation
· Strong ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and operations run smoothly.
· Detail-oriented with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and donor correspondence.
· Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, team members, external stakeholders, and donors.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Familiarity with donor management platforms (e.g., JustGiving)
· Experience with Salesforce would be beneficial
· Ability to approach challenges with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset and make decisions based on data, policies, and best practices.
*Shortlisting will be based on the candidates’ ability to demonstrate the criteria in bold.
Personal Attributes:
- Results-oriented with a passion for making a difference and working proactively.
- Collaborative and able to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable with change.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of this will be required prior to appointment.
Additional Information
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
We’re looking for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join us, supporting young people aged 16-25 who have high support needs. In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.
A Typical Night in the Role
Your shift will start with a handover from the day team before you prepare for the night ahead. You’ll carry out building checks to make sure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues like smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like a film night to build community spirit, but you’ll also be prepared to de-escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with vulnerable young people (16-25 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth.
- Professional experience of supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.
- Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructive support, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
- Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report writing skills, and effective time management.
- Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
What We Offer
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discount
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Comprehensive training and development
If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Please read before applying
As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer - you must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 37.5 hours per week.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Interviews will be taking place in person no later then the 16th September at our Landor Road location.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Day Service Manager for Kingston Eco Op
Lead a service that makes a real difference!
Eco-op provides person-centred activities, opportunities and support to help people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and neurodiversity build confidence, independence, wellbeing and meaningful community connections.
We are looking for someone to build on the successes of our manager who is retiring after 7 years in the role to take Eco-op (A project of Kingston Voluntary Action) into the next phase of its development.
If you are a proven manager with the ability to lead strategically, build partnerships and, above all, ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality services that place people at the heart of everything we do then please apply.
Join us and help create opportunities, choice and independence for local people while leading one of Kingston Voluntary Action’s most valued community services.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience managing teams and services
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and inclusion
- Excellent leadership and partnership-building skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and Adult Social Care
- The ability to drive service development, manage resources and demonstrate impact.
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £39,330.00 FTE (£31,464 pro rata)+5% pension contribution
Hours: Full Time Role or 28 hours Part Time
Contract: Permanent
The purpose of this role is to lead the design and delivery of learning programmes that help social entrepreneurs create lasting impact. You’ll take direct responsibility for facilitating cohorts as well as leading 1-2-1 coaching and diagnostics, and delivering Action Learning Sets, SSE’s long-standing peer-coaching method (training provided). You’ll hold accountability for the quality of programmes allocated to you. You’ll work alongside our learning facilitators and our learning and enterprise development managers to ensure every programme stays true to our action learning approach.
As SSE deepens its focus on commercial acumen and scale-up support, you’ll help make sure that direction reaches every cohort you work with — keeping your programmes as sharp, practical and impactful as everything else we do. You’ll bring your own commercial awareness to how you facilitate, and build relationships with contributors, speakers and specialists who can bring real-world commercial expertise into the room for your cohorts.
You’ll succeed in this role if you believe in what social entrepreneurship can achieve and want to support social ventures to grow and create more impact in their communities and beyond.
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working with colleagues across the Academy, Marketing and Communications, and wider teams, this new role is responsible for growing and nurturing engaged Academy audiences across online communities, social media, email and other channels. The role will plan, draft and publish approved content; moderate and manage online groups in line with community guidelines; and support the promotion of Academy learning opportunities through case studies, testimonials, photography and video content.
By monitoring audience growth, engagement and retention, maintaining accurate records and ensuring use of content is compliant with Battersea privacy and retention policies, the role will help demonstrate the impact of the Academy and support its ambition to reach, engage and benefit more organisations, individuals and animals.
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.
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. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
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.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026, 11.59pm
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.
Interview date(s): Friday 18th September 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button below.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


