Community jobs in Hertfordshire

Research Manager

Location: Flexible, London Head Office (minimum 2 days per week in the office) or Home Based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £44,598 (London, Hybrid) or £40,320 (home-based)
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 17 August 2026
Interview Dates: Thursday 3 September and Friday 4 September 2026 (expected)

Join Homeless Link

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homeless agencies in England. With more than 750 members, we work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.  

As part of the Social Change directorate the Policy and Research team lead Homeless Link’s evidence, policy influencing and thought leadership activities. The research team generates robust evidence and practical insight to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. We exist to contribute to the national evidence base needed to shape policy, challenge narratives, and advocate for system-level change. We deliver applied mixed-methods social research that helps organisations, commissioners, and communities understand needs, experiences, and what works to strengthen responses to homelessness.

About the Role

We’re looking to recruit a Research Manager to support the delivery of our strategic research portfolio. This role will involve managing and delivering research design, data collection, analysis and reporting, while working collaboratively with colleagues across Homeless Link, member organisations, academics, government officials, partners and people with lived experience.

The successful candidate will be an excellent project manager with strong quantitative research skills. They will have communication and relationship building skills, understanding of interpreting research findings in wider policy contexts, and of making strategic recommendations for national and local policy and decision makers.  For full details of the role please download our Recruitment Pack.

About You

We're looking for an experienced researcher with strong project management skills and expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. You'll be comfortable working with data, producing high-quality analysis and communicating findings to a wide range of audiences.

You will bring:

• Experience managing research or evaluation projects from inception to completion.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience analysing and interpreting data from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Experience using research and data analysis software such as SPSS, R, NVivo or Power BI.

Location and Working Arrangements

This role can be based at our London Head Office or b can be home-based, with flexibility to work remotely. The successful candidate must be willing to travel across the UK when required, including occasional overnight stays.

Employee Benefits

Homeless Link is proud to offers a wide range of generous benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced Maternity, Parental, Adoption and Sick Pay schemes
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and Salary Exchange Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Group Life Assurance scheme (4x Scheme Salary benefit)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Homeless Link is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively welcomes applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, people from Black and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and other underrepresented groups. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to recruitment email. Applicants that do not submit a covering letter, will not be considered. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact the recruitment team on the above email address.

Please note: All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK and complete or provide a basic DBS certificate.  

Summary

We're looking for an experienced Individual Giving Manager to play a key role in driving sustainable income growth through a portfolio of supporter fundraising products. This role sits at the heart of audience engagement and income generation, ensuring supporters have meaningful and effective ways to contribute to our mission. You'll combine strategic thinking, commercial awareness and customer insight to identify opportunities, strengthen performance and help shape future fundraising propositions that deliver long-term value.

Internally you’ll be known as Product Manager (Fundraising).

What it's like to work here

You'll join a collaborative and supportive fundraising team within a directorate focused on growing engagement, income and long-term supporter relationships. You'll be part of a culture that values partnership, innovation and shared success. We encourage curiosity, welcome fresh perspectives and create opportunities for people to contribute ideas that help us improve and evolve. Whether working with colleagues across the organisation or building relationships with external partners, you'll find a team committed to making a meaningful impact while supporting one another to do their best work.

As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for leading and developing a portfolio of fundraising products, ensuring they continue to meet supporter needs while delivering strong and sustainable income performance. Using audience insight, market intelligence and sector trends, you'll identify opportunities to enhance existing products and develop new propositions that inspire support.

You'll monitor performance against agreed objectives, use data and analysis to inform decision-making, and evaluate results to identify future opportunities for growth. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll help ensure fundraising products support wider organisational priorities and are positioned effectively for their target audiences. You'll also contribute to business planning and budgeting activities, oversee product-related income performance and ensure activity is delivered in line with relevant regulations, legislation and data requirements.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

• Experience managing individual giving products in the not-for-profit sector – including supporter acquisition, stewardship, retention and renewal activity.
• Strong project management experience delivering on time and in budget; resulting in growth of income, retention, audience etc.
• Confidence and the ability to build relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels – understanding who to work with to get things done.
• Experience influencing and collaborating across multiple stakeholders in different teams with different priorities and building consensus on next steps
• Working in collaboration with a range of internal stakeholders to deliver supporter journeys, communications and collateral
• A proactive problem solver, self-starter with a high level of energy and self-motivation, able to prioritize workload in a dynamic environment

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

As a Housing Options Officer, you will provide housing-related support, advice, and guidance to vulnerable young people aged 16-35 living in YMCA accommodation. You will work closely with residents to help them develop independent living skills, manage their tenancies, maximise their income, access education and employment opportunities, and move on to sustainable housing solutions. 

What you'll be doing

• Managing a caseload of young people and providing person-centred support.
• Completing assessments, support plans, and risk assessments.
• Supporting residents with budgeting, welfare benefits, tenancy sustainment, and life skills.
• Working with housing providers, local authorities, and support agencies to secure positive move-on outcomes.
• Managing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and resident welfare issues.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and a psychologically informed environment (PIE).
• Acting as a shift lead when required and helping maintain a safe and supportive accommodation environment. 

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults in a housing, support, youth work, or customer-facing environment.
• Understands the challenges facing young people experiencing homelessness.
• Has excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively with a range of internal and external partners.
• Is passionate about helping young people achieve positive futures.
• Can maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support.

We are excited to be hiring a Young Women’s Worker to join our team and invest in the lives of young women across Tower Hamlets. This role is all about building positive, supportive relationships, creating safe and empowering spaces, and helping young women grow in confidence, resilience, and self-worth. The successful candidate will be passionate about mentoring, advocacy, and working alongside young women as they navigate life’s challenges, discover their strengths, and shape their futures. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference and have a heart for supporting young women to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Please send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. The role description and person specification can be found on our website.

Director of Development

National Literacy Trust
Hybrid working with regular attendance in London
£90,000 per annum | Permanent | Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the National Literacy Trust to recruit an exceptional Director of Development.
This is an incredible opportunity to join the organisation at such a pivotal moment in its growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director of Development will lead an established and high-performing fundraising function responsible for generating approximately £17m in annual income, while driving the next phase of growth and strengthening unrestricted income.

We're looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial fundraising leader who combines strategic vision and practical delivery. The successful candidate will be proactive and highly engaged, leading from the front to secure transformational partnerships, inspire teams and help shape the organisation's future.

About National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to thrive.
Working across schools, communities, prisons and workplaces, the organisation is the UK's leading authority on literacy. Its work is underpinned by robust research, powerful partnerships and an unwavering commitment to tackling the link between poverty and low literacy.
Following a period of significant growth, the charity is now seeking a new Director of Development to build on strong foundations, identify new opportunities, and lead an ambitious fundraising strategy that will expand impact and sustainability for years to come.

About the Role
As Director of Development, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the charity's fundraising and development activity.
You will inherit an impressive portfolio of corporate, trust and statutory supporters, whilst also being tasked with identifying new opportunities for growth, diversification and innovation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering the National Literacy Trust's fundraising strategy and income growth plans
• Driving the acquisition and stewardship of major corporate partnerships, trusts, foundations and major donors
• Working closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to position the organisation for new funding opportunities
• Strengthening unrestricted income and expanding the charity's supporter base
• Leading, motivating and developing a talented fundraising team
• Building relationships with influential supporters, partners, senior business leaders and trustees
• Ensuring robust pipeline management, forecasting and income planning
• Acting as an inspiring ambassador for the organisation externally and internally

This is a high-profile leadership role offering significant scope to shape strategy, culture and long-term organisational success. 

About You
We're keen to hear from ambitious fundraising leaders who bring a strong track record of delivering sustainable income growth and building high-value relationships.
You will likely bring:

• Significant senior fundraising leadership experience
• A demonstrable track record of securing and growing high-value income
• Experience leading corporate partnerships and strategic fundraising programmes
• Strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience working with senior leaders, trustees and external partners
• A hands-on leadership style, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery

Most importantly, you'll be someone who relishes building momentum, thrives in ambitious environments and is excited by the opportunity to help transform lives through literacy.

How to Apply
To express your interest, please send your CV to Philippa.
Should your experience align with the requirements of the role, a member of the Charity People team will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation, discuss the opportunity in more detail and explain the full application process.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
• First Round Interviews (online): Week commencing 7 September 2026
• Second Round Interviews (in person): Week commencing 14 September 2026

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We are committed to presenting opportunities to candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation because we believe diverse teams create stronger organisations and greater impact.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with an international development charity with an incredible global reach to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Development team within an organisation supporting people and their families around the world. With a presence in over 200 locations across 50 countries, the charity delivers practical, emotional and emergency support 365 days a year.

You'll join at an exciting time for corporate fundraising, working with a global network of companies and taking ownership of your own portfolio of corporate supporters.

The role

Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Development team, you'll:

• Manage and steward your own portfolio of four-figure corporate partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for corporate supporters and help them with their fundraising.
• Research prospective partners and contribute to developing the corporate pipeline.
• Prepare presentations, meeting briefings, impact reports and partnership communications.
• Coordinate stewardship activity and follow-up from meetings, events and networking opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on corporate engagement and pipeline activity.

About you

They're looking for someone who has experience in fundraising, partnerships, customer service, account support or a busy administrative role, alongside a genuine interest in developing a career in corporate partnerships.

Salary: £28,000–£30,000
Location: London, hybrid – just one office day per week (Monday)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, 7% employer pension contribution, life assurance and training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words by 12 noon on Friday 4 September 2026.

First-round interviews: 14 September (in person)
Second-round interviews: 21 September (online)

To find out more, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill on  

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Network and Impact Manager
Location: London/Hybrid (London Bridge office, 2 days per week in office) Salary: £41,000–£44,000 Contract: 18 month fixed term

For nearly 30 years, In Kind Direct has been at the forefront of product redistribution in the UK, ensuring that no one misses out on life’s essentials. Founded by HM The King, we partner with leading brands and retailers to channel everyday goods—hygiene items, household products, toys, clothing and more—to our network of over 6,000 charities, community groups, foodbanks and schools. Every week, we help more than half a million people in need. Yet, poverty and exclusion remain as key challenges within the UK, and we’re on a mission to reach even more people with more products.

Our Values
We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, and drive innovation.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an adaptable, enthusiastic self-starter to join our dynamic and passionate team with responsibility for truly understanding the needs of our network and how we can best support them with essential products to help people live well.

This role will represent the voice of our network and the end users they support, developing and implementing strategies at In Kind Direct to increase value and engagement, and strengthen our social impact together.

Key Responsibilities

Insight and Evidence
· Represent the voice of our network and the end-users they support in our planning, evaluations and decision-making
· Lead on network insights gathering, data analysis and visualisation, and interpreting findings into conclusions and recommendations, using for example, surveys, CRM data, Network Ambassador online meetings and Network Insights Panel consultations
· Proactively contribute to improvements in the customer journey for network partners – from registration through to fulfilment
· Support our collaborative ways of working with the VCSE sector and other infrastructure organisations to meet immediate need, deepen impact and support longer-term solutions
· Help scope, test and implement CRM enhancements to improve how we gather insights and measure impact
· Source, analyse and share relevant external social research and sector intelligence to help ensure organisational decisions and programmes are also informed by external insights, emerging trends and best practices

Network Engagement
· Develop and implement strategies to increase network engagement including visits, volunteering, webinars and spokesperson activities, that inspire our network to tell the story of our impact together
· Lead on network recruitment and retention
· Day to day management, evaluation and reporting for funded projects that use insights, research, and partnerships to get the right products to more people through network partners
· Test, implement and embed digital asset management tools and processes
· Act as an ambassador for In Kind Direct at external events
· Line manage the Charity Network Coordinator

Network Support and Communications
· Oversee and help produce a regular newsletter and ad hoc emails to involve the network more in advocacy, impact storytelling and direct action with us
· Oversee and help produce other network communications and content including service emails and FAQs to improve the service they experience from us
· Oversee network registration and renewal processes and comms, and act as a point of escalation for our Customer Service team
· Manage and develop our network compliance policies and processes, safeguarding quality and integrity while driving efficiency and systems-enabled automation. Act as a point of escalation
· Ongoing relationship and community building with network partners, including regular proactive outreach, visits and communications
· Help develop standards for network experience, value delivery and service quality in collaboration with our Customer Service team

What We're Looking For
· Knowledge of the VCSE sector and current challenges, ideally with a pre-existing network
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage budgets, mitigate risks and meet deadlines
· Proficiency in using CRM systems to manage customer/membership information and generate insights
· Proficiency in using Excel, survey and data analysis tools to generate insights and measure impact
· Some experience of line management of volunteers or paid staff
· Able to work well as part of a team, but also a self-starter that's able to take initiative while working with little supervision
· Numerate with good attention to detail
· Excellent written communication skills
· Understanding of data privacy, protection and consent for marketing and communications
· Being an approachable collaborator at all levels of an organisation
· Aligned with IKD values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation.
Competences Required of a Manager
· Applies policies in their area and flags risks early
· Supports audits/quality checks as needed
· Encourages others to meet compliance requirements
· Balances risk in decisions with senior support when needed
· Leads projects/teams with clear ownership
· Motivates others and creates a positive environment
· Coaches and develops others; gives clear direction and feedback
· Role models integrity and continuous improvement

Why In Kind Direct?
As well as having the chance to work in a charity that helps thousands of people each year, our team benefits include:
· Volunteering days
· 28 days holiday each year including 3 days between Christmas and New Year (excluding public holidays)
· An interest-free travel loan
· A generous pension scheme entitlement

We are an equal opportunity employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, access to our Employee Assistance Platform, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities.

We are an accredited Great Place to Work – and have additionally been recognised as a Great Place to Work amongst small Charities and a Great Place to Work for Women.

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations.

We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on a low income or working with smaller charitable organisations.

We will meet all reasonable expenses that will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate.
If there's anything such as a disability or other circumstance that might affect your ability to take part in any stage of the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll do our best to provide any support or adjustments you may need to take part fully and comfortably. Sharing this information will not affect your application in any way.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words) by 2pm Tuesday 25th August 2026.

Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered.

First stage interviews will take place 2nd/3rd September 2026.
Second stage interviews will take place 10th September 2026.

You may have experience in the following: Network Manager, Charity Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Impact and Insights Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Membership Manager, CRM and Insights Manager, Programme Manager (VCSE), Data and Insights Manager, Charity Relationship Manager, Sector Engagement Manager, Voluntary Sector Partnerships Manager, etc.

REF-230215

Temporary Shop Manager

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Starting full-time salary £25,172.40 a year

London, SE5 8RZ

Join Our Community

Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The role

Fixed term for 6 months, 35 hours a week.

Scope's  Camberwell shop - 42 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RZ

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT  Wednesday 12 August 2026

As Shop Manager of Scope’s Camberwell shop, you’ll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different

In this role, you’ll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you’ll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience.

In this role you will:

· Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop’s performance on a continuous basis.

· Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms

· Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope’s HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team

· Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

· Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops.

· Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities

· Be able to lead and support people

· Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude

· A team player with strong work ethic

· Accurate and detail-oriented

· IT literate and numeracy skills

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Working in Our Shops

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope’s mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families.

Shop Hours

Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed.

Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven

Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. 

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. 

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme

We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.

To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.

You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.

Important to know:

You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.

If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Benefits

· 35 days holiday

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)

· Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

· Long service awards and employee recognition awards

One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

How to apply

Please visit our website and apply online.

Legacy Relationship Executive

Are you a motivated communicator who loves being on the phone, thrives on achieving targets and wants your work to make a lasting difference? Join the team and help secure future funding that will transform the lives of vulnerable children for generations to come.

With 75 years of experience, the focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organisation helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by Christian faith.

Come join the 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Position: Legacy Relationship Executive

Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid

Hours: Full Time 36.5 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,874

Closing Date: August 19, 2026

About the Role

Are you someone who genuinely enjoys being on the phone, building rapport quickly and having meaningful conversations every day? We're looking for a highly motivated, target-driven individual to help grow future legacy income. In this rewarding role, you'll speak with some of our most loyal and long-standing supporters, inspiring them to consider leaving a gift in their Will and nurturing relationships with those who have already expressed an interest in doing so.

You'll have the opportunity to have genuine conversations with supporters who are passionate about this work, thank them for their incredible commitment, and help them understand the lasting impact their legacy could have on generations of children.

If you gain energy from conversations, enjoy working towards targets and are motivated by making a difference through every call, we'd love to hear from you.

As this role is not sponsored, you must be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation for your application to be considered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong, meaningful relationships with long-standing supporters.
• Contacting supporters who have expressed an interest in leaving a gift in their Will and guiding them through the next steps.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to increase legacy pledges and future income.
• Delivering an exceptional supporter experience through regular engagement and stewardship.
• Thanking supporters for their loyalty and keeping them informed about the impact of their support.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed contact, conversion and pledge targets.
• Recording supporter interactions accurately and maintaining high-quality supporter data.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines empathy with ambition and is motivated by achieving results while making a genuine difference.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience in telemarketing, fundraising, sales, account management, customer service or a relationship-focused role.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills, with a warm and professional telephone manner.
• Resilience, determination and the tenacity to maintain high levels of outbound calling activity.
• A proven ability to work towards and achieve performance targets.
• Excellent listening and influencing skills.
• A genuine enjoyment of speaking with people and building relationships over the telephone.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Your role will help ensure these valued supporters feel appreciated, connected and inspired, while also securing future funding that will enable World Vision to continue transforming children's lives for years to come.

As a Christian organisation, faith is central to who they are and how they work. We warmly welcome applications from people of all faiths and none; however, successful candidates will need to be comfortable working in an environment where Christian values are actively lived out and where colleagues may gather for prayer, worship, reflection and other faith-based activities as part of organisational culture.

In addition to the salary offered, benefits include:

• A flexible and supportive working culture
• Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
• Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
• A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

About the Organisation

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

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

You may also have experience in areas such Telesales, Sales, Account, Business Development, Customer Service, Telesales Executive, Sale Executives, Account Executive, Business Development Executive, Customer Service Agent, Customer Service Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Customer Support, Supporter Experience, Supporter Care, Supporter Officer.

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

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 Employment Advisor exists to support refugees to progress towards meaningful employment in the UK through high-quality employment advice, guidance and practical support.

The role is responsible for managing a caseload of clients, delivering employment and career-related interventions, and supporting volunteers to contribute effectively to service delivery. Through individual support, group activities and partnership working, the role contributes to successful employment outcomes and delivery of project objectives.

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: 14 August 2026.

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.

We are 4 Day Week employer

Purpose of the role

To deliver a range of dynamic and engaging education and wellbeing interventions to young people, adults and professionals on a wide range of topics including sexual health, reproductive health, relationships and wellbeing. An outreach role, requiring frequent travel to a range of education and community venues to deliver face to face and digital whole class sessions, small group sessions and 1:1 programmes to young people, adults & service users, parents/carers and the wider young people’s work force
Essential criteria

• Willing to travel for outreach work and hold a full driving licence with access to a car.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) and experience working with young people, adults, or vulnerable groups.

• Understanding of the needs of diverse and underrepresented communities.

• Strong communication, presentation, and engagement skills.

• Ability to deliver effective educational activities and adapt to audience needs.

• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.

• Able to build partnerships, work independently, and manage workload effectively.

• Good IT skills, including databases and social media.

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.

About the role:

Hours: Part-Time Hours per week

• Post One: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday

• Post Two: 22.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

• Contract: Fixed contract - 31/03/2028
• Location: High Wycombe- working throughout Buckinghamshire
• Salary: £26,227.50 FTE
• Closing date: August 11th 2026

Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
 

About Brook:

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. 

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health. 

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need. 

Benefits of working for Brook:

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays 
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) 
• Flexible working 
• Gratitude scheme 
• Assisted purchase scheme 
• Cycle to Work up to £1k 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 
• Long service awards 
• Maternity and paternity pay 
• Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Training and development opportunities 
• Coaching

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. 

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
 

Brook Safeguarding with Purpose

Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.

SarcoidosisUK is a small charity with big ambitions! We want to make a difference to the lives of those affected by sarcoidosis in the UK by providing information and support, raising awareness and undertaking research into treatments and a cure.  We currently support over 9,000 people online and have strong relationships with both clinicians and patients.

The charity receives no government funding, generating its income only from personal and corporate donations, grants, legacies and merchandise sales.

Funds raised are used to provide support services, grow awareness, operate the Nurse Helpline, and fund research activities. The need for support is growing, and we must raise £250,000 each year, part of this will be the Fundraising Executive’s responsibility.

Person

This is a varied role for someone who is enthusiastic and enjoys working with people managing multiple projects and a wide variety of tasks. No day is the same!

Ideally, you will have experience working in a fundraising role and be looking for an opportunity to broaden and deepen this. However, we will also consider applicants who have a background working in any community, events or relationship-led role.

We’re particularly keen to talk to you if you:

· enjoy talking to people and building genuine relationships.

· have good attention to detail, are organised and comfortable with data

· are proactive, able to work on your own initiative and able to spot opportunities and make the most of them.

· feel confident talking to supporters, stakeholders and community groups.

· are interested in our charity and are keen to make a major impact for people who live with sarcoidosis.

The staff team is small (currently just three) which requires a flexible approach, including participating in trustee meetings (with time off in lieu) leading to a high-level understanding of the charity. You will have the opportunity to present your views and opinions on fundraising and events and build close relationships with the Chair and trustees.

 
Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Executive and Support Services Manager in a close-knit team, as needed, so that SarcoidosisUK can continue to deliver a quality experience to patients and their supporters whilst growing income and expanding fundraising activities.

Main aspects of the role include:

Fundraising (85%)

• Community fundraising through events, engaging volunteer fundraisers and managing all aspects of the supporter journey.
• Attending events and motivating participants (time off can be taken in lieu).
• Devising campaigns and activities to raise funds, and publicising through social media, our website and direct marketing.
• Identifying, applying to, and managing relationships with grant giving organisations.
• Researching and implementing innovative ways to fundraise.
• Building relationships with those affected by sarcoidosis and major donors with the emphasis on high quality and enduring relationships.
• Managing supporter database and using data to develop insights and generate new and recurring income 

Social Media and Website (15%)

• Managing and expanding the website’s content (WordPress)
• Maintaining social media content across the main platforms (Meta, X, YouTube and LinkedIn) using our content management tool (Buffer) and designing artwork (Canva)
• Managing merchandise through the online store (WordPress, Stripe and Woocommerce)
• Contributing ideas and material to our monthly newsletter and other communications.

And any other duties as reasonably required to support the charity.

The role is hybrid and flexible, with two days per week based at our office in Vauxhall, London. A DBS check will be required.

Benefits:

Salary £30,000 - £32,000 subject to experience

Working days – Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break

Employer pension contribution 3%

Paid holiday – 25 days in a calendar year (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year after 3 years to a maximum of 28 days (up to 5 days can be held over until 28 February)

Notice period – 2 months

Applications

If you would like to know more about the charity and this role, please contact Graham Bloye, Senior Executive, who will be pleased to talk to you.

Applications should include a CV and a brief covering letter outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the role telling us why you are personally interested in working for a charity which supports the sarcoidosis community across the UK.

Applications close at noon on Monday 17 August 2026.

Forensic Advocate
Mind in Enfield and Barnet
Chase Farm Hospital - Enfield (on site)
Permanent
Part time, 25 hours per week (full time option available)
Up to £29,000 FTE
Excellent benefits including Employer contribution to pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 30 days annual leave pro rata

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Mind in Enfield and Barnet, a fast-growing charity in North London, to recruit a Forensic Advocate.

Mind in Enfield and Barnet provides much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems.

The Advocacy, Advice and Information department works to empower people and communities, and challenge stigma and disadvantage caused by Mental Health problems. They champion individual's voices, uphold their rights, and promote personal autonomy through the provision of high-quality information, advice, and advocacy support.

The Forensic Advocate will provide professional advocacy to all eligible patients. The role will ensure that patients voices are heard and respected, rights upheld, and facilitate positive engagement with ward staff, professionals involved in their care, treatment planning processes, and relevant meetings. This may be facilitated through attendance at patient's forums, ward meetings, working with patients on a one-to-one basis providing information, representation and support to develop self-advocacy skills; and developing new forums and forms of support.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver High-Quality Patient Advocacy: Provide professional, inclusive advocacy to inpatients and community-based clients, ensuring their rights are upheld and concerns are addressed through direct support, representation at clinical meetings, and regular engagement.
• Maintain Casework and Service Standards: Manage an active caseload, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping, compliance with legal frameworks (e.g. Mental Health Act), and adherence to organisational standards and procedures.
• Develop Collaborative Partnerships and Outreach: Build effective relationships with ward staff, carers, peer advocates, and external agencies, coordinate monthly outreach clinics, and contribute to forums and community meetings to promote service integration.
• Support Training, Development, and Service Improvement: Co-develop training for peer advocates, staff, and carers, promote self-advocacy, participate in service development, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.

The successful candidate will have some experience of working in a Forensic Advocacy role, as well as working in an Inpatient setting, and in an Advocacy role. You will have good knowledge of Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation.

You also be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to produce well -written reports and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with a diverse range of colleagues and clients at all levels
• Be self-motivated
• Approachable and able to engage service users, placing boundaries when required
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office & Database Packages

This role is providing specialist advocacy for 12 Forensic Wards at Chase Farm Hospital and in community locations, covering six roles each with a 2nd advocate.

This is an on-site role.

How to apply

The application process is CV-only. For full details on how to apply, please apply via the link below Abi at Charity People will be in touch.

Early interest is encouraged as we are receiving applications on a rolling basis. Interviews will take place asap, with a view to start the role as soon as possible.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Join us in helping to prevent avoidable blindness across the Holy Land. As our Fundraising Operations Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting fundraising activities, delivering exceptional donor care, coordinating events and appeals, and ensuring the smooth running of our UK office. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused individual to build strong supporter relationships and help grow the voluntary income that enables St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group to transform lives through expert eye care.