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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and relationship focused individual with extensive communication and project management experience to join us as our Participation and Partnerships Manager where you will work within the Wales team to incorporate the voices of the community to help influence change.

Please note: this role is based in based Wales and will require a level of knowledge of this area.

This is a permanent role. There is also a 12 month Fixed Term Contract Participation and Partnerships Manager role, if you are interested.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the role

As Participation and Partnerships Manager, you'll lead our work to centre the voices and experiences of children and young people in everything we do. You'll manage relationships with community partners, coordinate participation opportunities, and help shape national and local policy to tackle child poverty in Wales.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with children, young people, and families, building platforms for them to share their experiences and co-create solutions. You'll also work cross-functionally with media, advocacy, and policy colleagues to ensure participation is embedded in our campaigns and influencing efforts.

In this role, you will: 

• Lead participation and engagement with children and young people across our key outcome areas: money, services, and power.

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with community groups and organisations, ensuring alignment with national objectives.

• Coordinate co-design processes, events, and campaigns that empower children and families to influence change.

• Ensure safeguarding and ethical standards are upheld in all participation activities.

• Support advocacy and media work by producing compelling stories, resources, and case studies.

• Champion inclusion, applying anti-racist and intersectional principles across all work.

• Contribute to fundraising and donor engagement by demonstrating the impact of our work.

About you

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Experience working directly with children and young people to influence change.

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A deep understanding of participatory practice, including co-design and the UNCRC.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, and a commitment to children's wellbeing.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive and resilient mindset with the ability to lead and support collaborative projects.

• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.

Welsh language skills are desirable, and we're committed to supporting your learning as part of our accredited Welsh Language Offer.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.

To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st July at midnight

Mae gan Achub y Plant y DU gyfle cyffrous i unigolyn strategol sy'n canolbwyntio ar berthnasoedd sydd â phrofiad sylweddol o gyfathrebu a rheoli prosiectau ymuno â ni fel ein Rheolwr Cyfranogiad a Phartneriaethau lle byddwch yn gweithio o fewn tîm Cymru i ymgorffori lleisiau'r gymuned i helpu i ddylanwadu ar newid.

Sylwch: mae'r rôl hon wedi'i lleoli yng Nghymru a bydd angen lefel o wybodaeth o'r wlad hon

Amdanom Ni

Mae Achub y Plant y DU yn credu bod pob plentyn yn haeddu dyfodol. Yn y DU ac o gwmpas y byd, rydym yn gweithio bob dydd i roi dechrau iach mewn bywyd i blant, y cyfle i ddysgu a chael eu hamddiffyn rhag niwed. Pan fydd argyfwng yn taro, a phlant yn fwyaf agored i niwed, rydym bob amser ymhlith y cyntaf i ymateb a'r olaf i adael. Rydym yn sicrhau bod anghenion unigryw plant yn cael eu diwallu a bod eu lleisiau'n cael eu clywed. Rydym yn sicrhau canlyniadau parhaol i filiynau o blant, gan gynnwys y rhai anoddaf eu cyrraedd.

Am y rôl

Fel Rheolwr Cyfranogiad a Phartneriaethau, byddwch yn arwain ein gwaith i ganoli lleisiau a phrofiadau plant a phobl ifanc ym mhopeth a wnawn. Byddwch yn rheoli perthnasoedd â phartneriaid cymunedol, yn cydlynu cyfleoedd cyfranogiad, ac yn helpu i lunio polisïau cenedlaethol a lleol i fynd i'r afael â thlodi plant yng Nghymru.

Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda phlant, pobl ifanc, a theuluoedd, gan adeiladu llwyfannau iddynt rannu eu profiadau a chyd-greu datrysiadau. Byddwch hefyd yn gweithio gyda chydweithwyr yn y cyfryngau, eiriolaeth a pholisi i sicrhau bod cyfranogiad wedi'i wreiddio yn ein hymgyrchoedd a'n gwaith dylanwadu.

Yn y rôl hon, byddwch yn:

• Arwain cyfranogiad ac ymgysylltiad â phlant a phobl ifanc ar draws ein meysydd canlyniad allweddol: arian, gwasanaethau, a phŵ

• Datblygu a rheoli partneriaethau strategol gyda grwpiau a sefydliadau cymunedol, gan sicrhau bod ein gwaith yn cyd-fynd ag amcanion cenedlaethol.

• Cydlynu prosesau cyd-ddylunio, digwyddiadau, ac ymgyrchoedd sy'n grymuso plant a theuluoedd i ddylanwadu ar newid.

• Sicrhau bod safonau diogelu a moesegol yn cael eu cynnal ym mhob gweithgaredd cyfranogiad.

• Cefnogi gwaith eiriolaeth a'r cyfryngau trwy gynhyrchu straeon, adnoddau ac astudiaethau achos cymhellol.

• Hyrwyddo cynhwysiant, gan gymhwyso egwyddorion gwrth-hiliol a chroestoriadol ar draws yr holl waith.

• Cyfrannu at godi arian ac ymgysylltu â rhoddwyr trwy ddangos effaith ein gwaith

Amdanoch chi

I fod yn llwyddiannus, mae'n bwysig bod gennych chi:

• Profiad o weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda phlant a phobl ifanc i ddylanwadu ar newid.

• Sgiliau rheoli prosiect cryf ac ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid.

• Dealltwriaeth ddofn o waith cyfranogol, gan gynnwys cyd-ddylunio a'r CCUHP.

• Gwybodaeth am ddiogelu ac ymrwymiad i les plant.

• Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol rhagorol.

• Meddylfryd rhagweithiol a gwydn gyda'r gallu i arwain a chefnogi prosiectau cydweithredol.

• Ymrwymiad i amrywiaeth, tegwch a chynhwysiant ym mhob agwedd o'ch gwaith.

• Ymrwymiad i weledigaeth, cenhadaeth a gwerthoedd Achub y Plant.

Mae sgiliau Cymraeg yn ddymunol, ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi eich dysgu fel rhan o'n Cynnig Cymraeg achrededig.

Ein cynnig i chi:

Mae gweithio i elusen yn darparu un o'r buddion gorau sydd yna - ymdeimlad o bwrpas a gwobr am helpu eraill. Fodd bynnag, rydym yn deall pwysigrwydd rhoi yn ôl i'n gweithwyr er mwyn sicrhau amgylchedd gwaith hapus ac iach a chydbwysedd gwaith/bywyd.

• Rydym yn canolbwyntio ar hyblygrwydd, cynhwysiant, cydweithio, iechyd a lles yn y gwaith a thu hwnt.

• Rydym yn darparu ystod eang o fuddion a fydd yn gwobrwyo eich gwaith caled, yn eich ysgogi, ac yn eich ysbrydoli i weithio i wella bywydau plant bob dydd. Gallwch ddarllen mwy am ein buddion yma.

I ddysgu mwy am y swydd, adolygwch y Disgrifiad Swydd yn y Dogfennau atodedig.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and relationship focused individual with extensive communication and project management experience to join us as our Participation and Partnerships Manager (12 month FTC)  where you will work within the Wales team to incorporate the voices of the community to help influence change.

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. There is also a permanent Participation and Partnerships Manager role, if you are interested.

Please note: this role is based in based Wales and will require a level of knowledge of this area

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the role

As Participation and Partnerships Manager, you'll lead our work to centre the voices and experiences of children and young people in everything we do. You'll manage relationships with community partners, coordinate participation opportunities, and help shape national and local policy to tackle child poverty in Wales.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with children, young people, and families, building platforms for them to share their experiences and co-create solutions. You'll also work cross-functionally with media, advocacy, and policy colleagues to ensure participation is embedded in our campaigns and influencing efforts.

In this role, you will: 

• Lead participation and engagement with children and young people across our key outcome areas: money, services, and power.

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with community groups and organisations, ensuring alignment with national objectives.

• Coordinate co-design processes, events, and campaigns that empower children and families to influence change.

• Ensure safeguarding and ethical standards are upheld in all participation activities.

• Support advocacy and media work by producing compelling stories, resources, and case studies.

• Champion inclusion, applying anti-racist and intersectional principles across all work.

• Contribute to fundraising and donor engagement by demonstrating the impact of our work.

About you

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Experience working directly with children and young people to influence change.

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A deep understanding of participatory practice, including co-design and the UNCRC.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, and a commitment to children's wellbeing.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive and resilient mindset with the ability to lead and support collaborative projects.

• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.

Welsh language skills are desirable, and we're committed to supporting your learning as part of our accredited Welsh Language Offer.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.

To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st July at midnight

Mae gan Achub y Plant y DU gyfle cyffrous i unigolyn strategol sy'n canolbwyntio ar berthnasoedd sydd â phrofiad sylweddol o gyfathrebu a rheoli prosiectau ymuno â ni fel ein Rheolwr Cyfranogiad a Phartneriaethau lle byddwch yn gweithio o fewn tîm Cymru i ymgorffori lleisiau'r gymuned i helpu i ddylanwadu ar newid.

Contract Tymor Penodol 12 mis yw hwn. Mae yna rôl Rheolwr Cyfranogiad a Phartneriaethau parhaol hefyd, os oes gennych ddiddordeb.

Sylwch: mae'r rôl hon wedi'i lleoli yng Nghymru a bydd angen lefel o wybodaeth o'r wlad hon

Amdanom Ni

Mae Achub y Plant y DU yn credu bod pob plentyn yn haeddu dyfodol. Yn y DU ac o gwmpas y byd, rydym yn gweithio bob dydd i roi dechrau iach mewn bywyd i blant, y cyfle i ddysgu a chael eu hamddiffyn rhag niwed. Pan fydd argyfwng yn taro, a phlant yn fwyaf agored i niwed, rydym bob amser ymhlith y cyntaf i ymateb a'r olaf i adael. Rydym yn sicrhau bod anghenion unigryw plant yn cael eu diwallu a bod eu lleisiau'n cael eu clywed. Rydym yn sicrhau canlyniadau parhaol i filiynau o blant, gan gynnwys y rhai anoddaf eu cyrraedd.

Am y rôl

Fel Rheolwr Cyfranogiad a Phartneriaethau, byddwch yn arwain ein gwaith i ganoli lleisiau a phrofiadau plant a phobl ifanc ym mhopeth a wnawn. Byddwch yn rheoli perthnasoedd â phartneriaid cymunedol, yn cydlynu cyfleoedd cyfranogiad, ac yn helpu i lunio polisïau cenedlaethol a lleol i fynd i'r afael â thlodi plant yng Nghymru.

Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda phlant, pobl ifanc, a theuluoedd, gan adeiladu llwyfannau iddynt rannu eu profiadau a chyd-greu datrysiadau. Byddwch hefyd yn gweithio gyda chydweithwyr yn y cyfryngau, eiriolaeth a pholisi i sicrhau bod cyfranogiad wedi'i wreiddio yn ein hymgyrchoedd a'n gwaith dylanwadu.

Yn y rôl hon, byddwch yn:

• Arwain cyfranogiad ac ymgysylltiad â phlant a phobl ifanc ar draws ein meysydd canlyniad allweddol: arian, gwasanaethau, a phŵ

• Datblygu a rheoli partneriaethau strategol gyda grwpiau a sefydliadau cymunedol, gan sicrhau bod ein gwaith yn cyd-fynd ag amcanion cenedlaethol.

• Cydlynu prosesau cyd-ddylunio, digwyddiadau, ac ymgyrchoedd sy'n grymuso plant a theuluoedd i ddylanwadu ar newid.

• Sicrhau bod safonau diogelu a moesegol yn cael eu cynnal ym mhob gweithgaredd cyfranogiad.

• Cefnogi gwaith eiriolaeth a'r cyfryngau trwy gynhyrchu straeon, adnoddau ac astudiaethau achos cymhellol.

• Hyrwyddo cynhwysiant, gan gymhwyso egwyddorion gwrth-hiliol a chroestoriadol ar draws yr holl waith.

• Cyfrannu at godi arian ac ymgysylltu â rhoddwyr trwy ddangos effaith ein gwaith

Amdanoch chi

I fod yn llwyddiannus, mae'n bwysig bod gennych chi:

• Profiad o weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda phlant a phobl ifanc i ddylanwadu ar newid.

• Sgiliau rheoli prosiect cryf ac ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid.

• Dealltwriaeth ddofn o waith cyfranogol, gan gynnwys cyd-ddylunio a'r CCUHP.

• Gwybodaeth am ddiogelu ac ymrwymiad i les plant.

• Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol rhagorol.

• Meddylfryd rhagweithiol a gwydn gyda'r gallu i arwain a chefnogi prosiectau cydweithredol.

• Ymrwymiad i amrywiaeth, tegwch a chynhwysiant ym mhob agwedd o'ch gwaith.

• Ymrwymiad i weledigaeth, cenhadaeth a gwerthoedd Achub y Plant.

Mae sgiliau Cymraeg yn ddymunol, ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi eich dysgu fel rhan o'n Cynnig Cymraeg achrededig.

Ein cynnig i chi:

Mae gweithio i elusen yn darparu un o'r buddion gorau sydd yna - ymdeimlad o bwrpas a gwobr am helpu eraill. Fodd bynnag, rydym yn deall pwysigrwydd rhoi yn ôl i'n gweithwyr er mwyn sicrhau amgylchedd gwaith hapus ac iach a chydbwysedd gwaith/bywyd.

• Rydym yn canolbwyntio ar hyblygrwydd, cynhwysiant, cydweithio, iechyd a lles yn y gwaith a thu hwnt.

• Rydym yn darparu ystod eang o fuddion a fydd yn gwobrwyo eich gwaith caled, yn eich ysgogi, ac yn eich ysbrydoli i weithio i wella bywydau plant bob dydd. Gallwch ddarllen mwy am ein buddion yma.

I ddysgu mwy am y swydd, adolygwch y Disgrifiad Swydd yn y Dogfennau atodedig.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Social Care IDVA - RBKC

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

Location: Across three locations within RBKC and Hammersmith Head Office

Contract: Permanent

Hours p/w        35 hours per week (some working from home up to 2 days)

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor.  You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services.

The Social Care project was established in 2021 and has been working in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Family Children Services, so the IDVAs will inherit strong working relationships and a commitment from all parties to offering more trauma-informed services.  The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services.

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

About You:

You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

To be successful as the Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:

• You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
• Your abilities extend to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

Interviews are taking place on rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email contact the Talent team via our website and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

At the Guide Dogs our Access Assistants help our employees to live the life they choose by working as a driver and support worker to enable the person supported to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively. An Access Assistant does not fulfil the role for the individual but enables the person supported to carry out their role by supporting tasks to enable them to be successful in their role.

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This role will include driving daily, working closely with the Habilitation Specialist. You will ideally be located within a 30-minute commute of NG9, use of vehicles will be discussed in more detail at interview. You’ll be working 22 hours per week and the majority of hours are likely to be spread across 3 days between 9am to 5pm. However, there may be some flexibility around how hours can be split, which we are happy to discuss at interview.

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The Access Assistant will be confident when driving to new and unfamiliar locations and will possess strong written skills, including the ability to take accurate notes and keep clear records. They should be comfortable using basic IT tools such as email, word processing, and data entry programs. The role requires someone who can follow verbal instructions and work independently once tasks have been explained. Reliability and good time management are important, as is the physical ability to lift and carry items when needed.

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Previous experience working with individuals who have physical or sensory processing access needs would be beneficial, as would familiarity with accessibility software or adapting digital and printed content. Experience supporting professional or training events may also be useful.

The successful candidate will approach their work with a calm, friendly, and respectful manner, maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. They should be adaptable, open to varied tasks, and comfortable working one-to-one or in unfamiliar environments. A commitment to inclusion and accessibility, and working in a values-led way, is central to this role.​

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No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

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About Us

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

FEMINIST CLIMATE JUSTICE POLICY CAMPAIGNER

Salary

£38, 766 per annum

Contract

Permanent, full time. (5 days/35 hours per week)
Tuesday is a core working day for the majority of Wen staff.

Location

Remote/Hybrid working - Ability to travel to London and across the UK for meetings and events where necessary.  In person staff meetings in London every two months. 

Reporting to

Co-Director

To apply: 

Please complete the application form 

Deadline: 

1st July 

Interview:

15th July (online) and 23rd (in person)

ABOUT WEN 

Wen is the Women’s Environmental Network. We are an environmental charity working on issues that connect women, health, equity and environmental justice. We take an intersectional feminist approach to tackling the climate and nature emergencies.

We support women and communities to take action, amplifying racialised and marginalised women’s voices, and advocate for change. We cultivate grassroots projects, connect women to nature, create blueprints for just food systems and put gender and intersectional equality at the heart of the green economy.

We were the first charity to connect gender, health, equity and environmental justice. Since our radical beginnings in 1988, Wen’s groundbreaking campaigns have tackled issues from air pollution and plastic packaging to toxic chemicals in menstrual products and cosmetics.

Our vision

A world where women, communities and the planet thrive because values of equity, collaboration and care underpin our society.

Our mission

Wen exists to actively build a world where women, communities and the planet thrive - collaborating to create viable alternatives to oppressive systems, which end the exploitation of women and the natural world.

Our values

• Equity

• Collaboration

• Care

• Intersectional eco-feminism

WORKING AT WEN

As an intersectional feminist charity, we live and breathe our values of equity, collaboration, care and intersectional eco-feminism.

The Wen team is friendly, open and passionate about our cause and the communities we work in. Our office is based just off Brick Lane in Shoreditch and we also have another hub in Mile End, where we hold our bi-monthly team meeting with a shared lunch. We also have a weekly online check in meeting every Tuesday morning. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role builds on the work of our Feminist Green New Deal  project. The Feminist Green New Deal puts the needs and priorities of women, racialised and marginalised groups at the heart of all climate policy and action and advocates for a care-led green recovery from our multiple crises of climate breakdown and inequality. The role will continue to develop our Feminist Green New Deal work engaging new audiences, stakeholders and writing new policy papers. 

As a Feminist Climate Justice Policy Campaigner you will make connections with policy makers, government departments, NGOs and influencers, bringing an intersectional feminist lens to these spaces. You will need to keep up to speed with UK climate policies and how these impact women. 

Wen works at the grassroots and policy level ensuring that grassroots perspectives are part of and shape climate policy making so a key part of the role will be linking these two levels.  You will work closely with our Climate Sisters  programme and the Tower Hamlets Food Partnership which inform our Feminist Green New Deal policy asks and campaigns, advocating for inclusive climate policy rooted in the priorities of women,  particularly racialised and marginalised groups.  We are looking to recruit a policy campaigner with in-depth  knowledge of the policy systems and strategic thinking about how to advocate for feminist climate justice at local, regional and national level in the UK working in collaboration with others.

KEY BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata. Rising to 27 days after 5 years.

• Pension scheme, contributing 6% of salary.

• Employee Assistance Programme includes free counselling sessions that are also available to a spouse and dependents between 16-24. 

• Access to training and development opportunities.

• Menstrual leave.

• Laptop and mobile phone for work.

• Time off in lieu for agreed overtime.

• Flexible and hybrid working available. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities:

• Bring an intersectional feminist climate justice lens to policy makers and debates with a focus on climate, health, food justice and environmental policies

• Work collaboratively with Wen’s Climate Sisters team to make strong connections between the grassroots and policy, drafting and devising policy responses to influence government climate policy

• Develop strategic partnerships and relationships with MPs, government departments, All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), Ministers, Select Committees and key organisations in this field

• Submit evidence to Select Committee reports, inquiries and input into draft bills

• Actively engage with civil society movements around climate justice and policy

• Produce a variety of resources on the issues such as policy briefings, blogs, social media posts and talks

• Campaign on relevant policy debates on social media and other media working with the Wen comms team and influencers to communicate the issues to a wide range of audiences

• Identify, monitor, and evaluate policy issues appropriate to Wen 

• Travel and attend related policy work meetings, events and workshops as agreed 

Wen specific tasks

• Carry out all tasks in accordance with Wen’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 

• Work closely with Wen's campaigns and projects to further Feminist Climate Justice work.

• Ensure all monitoring and evaluation is completed for funders and for internal Wen purposes.  

• Ensure active promotion of an intersectional feminist approach in the campaign and contribute to this goal within Wen. 

• Share in general duties at Wen as necessary. 

Required skills and competencies:

• Ability to understand and advocate for feminist climate justice in relation to climate policy and communicate this persuasively to decision makers and a wide range of audiences

• Ability to develop and implement advocacy and campaigning strategies, working collaboratively with others.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide diversity of external individuals, representatives, groups and bodies, including government, in order to deliver Wen’s objectives.

• Ability to research and write policy briefings and blogs with an intersectional feminist climate justice lens

• Advocating and understanding of the issues faced by marginalised and racialised women and communities in relation to environmental and climate policy

• Ability to identify and develop common ground with a diverse group of organisations and individuals working with a movement-focused approach

• Deal with correspondence, media and general enquiries and information requests as required. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential 

Education and qualifications:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent work experience

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• At least two years direct experience of policy, advocacy and campaigning on climate and social justice

• Experience of drafting policy briefs, blogs and social media engagement

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of intersectional feminist approaches to climate justice

• Experience of building effective collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders 

• Excellent written and oral communications skills; the ability to disseminate information to a wide range of audiences and across platforms 

• Self-motivated and able to work proactively, independently and flexibly 

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation and reporting to funders 

• Experience of taking an inclusive, intersectional approach in your work 

• Commitment to gender, racial and social justice through previous work or volunteering or lived experience.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desirable

• Experience of working in women’s, environmental or charitable organisations or groups 

A newly created role, perfect for a digital communications and marketing expert looking to work part-time, in London, for a small, yet impressive team. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and implement a new digital communications strategy to accelerate communications and digital transformation for the membership organisation.  As Digital Communications and Marketing Manager you will be confident in your approach and be the expert in the organisation from social media to brand.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage and create a diverse range of content for the website

- Create monthly e-newsletter

- Manage and create content for social media channels, (with the opportunity to introduce new channels)

- E-mail marketing campaigns

- Provide analytical insight

They are looking for someone who brings energy and passion to the team, and someone who isn’t afraid to work outside of their job description in a ‘roll your sleeves up’ environment! 

- Part-time, 3 days a week

- Permanent

- Based in London office 3 days a week (near Liverpool street)

- Salary £35,000 pro-rata (actual salary £21,000)

Firm closing date for applications Wednesday 2^nd July.

Interviews to take place Monday 7^th July (telephone) and Thursday 10^th July (in person).

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.

The Lyric Hammersmith is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. The Lyric produces world class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith, the theatre’s home for more than a hundred and twenty five years.  The theatre has gained a national reputation for its work in forging pathways into the arts for young talent from all backgrounds.

We are currently recruiting for a Marketing Manager to join our Communications and Sales Team.

The Marketing Manager will plan, manage and deliver the Lyric’s marketing and audience development campaigns to achieve financial targets and maximise attendance across all activity, with a focus on Theatre productions. The Marketing Manager will support the wider Communications and Sales team to ensure activity reaches the broadest possible audience, highlighting our impact and positively developing our reach and reputation.

Working closely with the Director of Communications & Sales, Senior Marketing Manager, Sales & Box Office Manager and Press & Marketing Assistant, they will support the delivery of the wider strategy of positioning the Lyric as an important part of London’s vibrant theatre scene.

Deadline for applications: 12pm on Monday 30 June. 

The Lyric encourages people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from the global majority and disabled candidates. All disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview. The Lyric Hammersmith is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and supports parents and carers working in theatre.

Why this role matters:

Every day, millions of unpaid carers across the UK face immense challenges, often with little ecognition or support. At C r arers Trust, we believe robust, insightful evidence is essential to driving meaningful change for these carers – and that’s where you come in.

As our Research Manager, you won’t just be producing reports – you’ll be leading the charge in uncovering the real experiences of unpaid carers and identifying practical, transformative solutions to support them. This is a role that sits at the heart of our work: turning insight into influence, and evidence into action.

What you’ll do:

• Lead new research that explores the complexities of unpaid care, from the day-to-day realities carers face to the systems and services intended to support them.

• Work directly with carers and the organisations that serve them, ensuring our research is grounded, participatory, and genuinely reflective of real lives.

• Bridge the gap between academia, policy, and practice, using both rigorous academic methods and agile, think tank-style approaches to drive timely and impactful outputs.

• Shape the national conversation by presenting evidence to decision-makers, influencing policy debates, and helping Carers Trust lead the sector in what works – and what needs to change.

• Embed an evidence-driven culture across Carers Trust, working with colleagues across teams UK-wide to ensure insight guides everything we do.

Why now?

The challenges facing unpaid carers are growing – from navigating stretched health and social care systems to balancing work, wellbeing, and financial strain. At the same time, there's increasing recognition that carers are essential to the functioning of society and public services. This is a pivotal moment to influence the future of care – and we need a Research Manager who is passionate, curious, and committed to driving real change.

Who we’re looking for:

An experienced researcher with a talent for turning data into stories and findings into influence. Someone comfortable collaborating with academics, policymakers, service providers and – most importantly – carers themselves. A strategic thinker and a skilled communicator, who thrives on connecting the dots between evidence, lived experience, and innovation. 
 
If this sounds like you, download the recruitment pack to find out more. 

As the Trusts and Foundations Officer you will proactively research, steward and secure income from a pipeline of trusts and foundations. You'll be identifying suitable trusts and developing impactful applications, reports and stewardship assets to grow and develop relationships. We'd love you to help use creativity and innovation to engage, inspire and motivate supporters, playing a pivotal role in helping Bowel Cancer UK grow income and ensure we can continue to meet the needs of people affected by bowel cancer.

This role sits within the wider Partnerships and Philanthropy team, working directly alongside our Philanthropy Manager. You will also be supported by the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and our team assistants, as well as working closely with our corporate partnerships team.

As the Senior Data Officer, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing data flows into and out of our fundraising CRM. You will ensure accurate data coding to support month-end income reporting and enable timely and compliant Gift Aid claims.

If you are experienced in data management and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 26th June 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

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.

Role Overview 

The role is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR support across the organisation, covering recruitment, onboarding, training, and support for performance management and employee relations. It includes managing volunteer processes and working closely with both internal managers and external HR and payroll providers. The postholder will play a key role in maintaining effective HR systems, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities 

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multi-disciplinary teams; including recruitment, onboarding, DBS checking, training and development, absence, performance management and leavers.
• Ongoing development, coordination, and oversight of SCT’s volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and administration in collaboration with SCT’s managers.
• Working closely with SCT’s outsourced HR support.
• Providing SCT managers with guidance on volunteer recruitment and any management issues.
• Implementing, maintaining and reviewing an annual training plan for all employees.
• Maintaining up-to-date staff files and HR system records including DBS validation, handling confidential employee and volunteer data in line with data protection legislation.
• Supporting employee relations by assisting with complaints, grievances, and disciplinary procedures, including provision of support to managers on all employee-relation matters.
• Working with SCT’s Business Operations Officer to ensure accurate information is provided to SCT’s outsourced payroll administrators to ensure accuracy of all relevant information.
• Supporting the ongoing review, development and improvement of clear, consistent, and accessible policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Working closely with SCT’s managers to promote the ongoing communication, implementation, and participation in the review cycle of policies and procedures.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.

Person Specification 

• CIPD qualified to level 5 or significant HR Management experience will also be considered

• 3+ years demonstrable generalist HR Management experience or similar role types

• Demonstrable experience of working across multiple sites

• Excellent communication skills both in the written form and in person with the ability to adapt to all audiences

• Experience of presenting material and report writing to a range of audiences

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including onboarding, training, performance management, absence, and leaver procedures.
• Awareness of UK employment law and GDPR, with a willingness to learn and apply policies correctly.
• Understanding of volunteer management, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and administration.
• Experience with outsourced HR support services, providing HR guidance and support to managers, particularly in volunteer and employee management matters.
• Experience in maintaining accurate HR records and handling confidential information in line with data protection legislation.
• Practical knowledge of employee relations processes, including handling complaints, grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and working collaboratively to ensure accurate payroll data.
• Comfortable using HR databases, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Help coordinate internal communications and staff events.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in developing and implementing annual training and development plans.
• Previous involvement in reviewing and updating organisational HR policies and procedures.
• Experience in the charity or voluntary sector, particularly in managing and supporting volunteers.

3 days a week (plus occasional Saturdays in the year)

Hybrid role (working from home and at the office in Morden)

The purpose of the role is to work with AT Legal & Policy Officer in providing administrative and human resources support to the organisation. Attention to detail, possessing a strong work ethic, discretion, and having the ability to work as part of a team are important elements of this role.

To be successful, you will need at least a year's experience as an HR Assistant, staffing officer or in a related position, along with working knowledge of HR functions.

Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.

Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.

No enquiries from agencies or media sales.

Are you enthusiastic in sharing your passion for ecology? Can you bring conservation to life, engaging mixed ability groups in playing an active role in encouraging nature and wildlife in an urban area? The Talbot Village Trust has an exciting opportunity for a new post of Conservation Volunteer Co-ordinator to deliver community volunteering schemes in our woodland in Wallisdown.

Following successful volunteering schemes over the last two winters, we’re keen to develop our conservation volunteer scheme, inviting local residents, university students and ad hoc corporate groups to experience practical conservation firsthand, and learn more about the ecology of this space. Led by our woodland management plan and ecology surveys, the work will help measurably enrich the biodiversity of the woodland, sharing conservation techniques and improving understanding of the ecology with our volunteers and the wider public.

This post is held within a small and developing team within the charity, aiming to build closer relationships between our local community, the land we steward and the wildlife living here. The role will be supported by other members of our staff team and our deeply committed trustees.

The successful candidate will work with volunteers of all ages, including supervised secondary school groups, and will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. To ensure our scheme is accessible, this role will offer volunteering sessions at weekends, as well as during the week.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and supervising volunteer conservation sessions
• Design and deliver a programme of engaging and well managed woodland maintenance volunteering tasks, based on a programme averaging 3 sessions each week, that will bring about meaningful biodiversity changes
• Contribute to establishing and undertake measurements to monitor the impact of the changes that are made, including by conducting wildlife surveys, setting up the recording on national databases where appropriate. These will supplement the professional surveying already in place.
• Ensuring all activities are fully risk assessed, taking into account the needs and abilities of each volunteer, and the daily and changing conditions
• Establish and support cohesive groups of volunteers, bringing together people of different backgrounds to form welcoming social groups, increasing the number and range of people volunteering with us
• Engage in national best practice in supporting conservation volunteers
• Supporting our engagement with local communities
• Promote our volunteering opportunities, re-engaging last year’s volunteers and recruiting new members, particularly among groups from diverse backgrounds
• Create and deliver citizen science activities, inviting volunteers and woodland visitors to add to their and our understanding of the ecology here
• Connect volunteers with useful opportunities for networking, training and development (signposting is provided)
• Attend or run events at weekends as well as during office hours, ensuring a consistent programme of activities is available

General

• Undertake administration for the project including, but not limited to: maintaining accurate event records, work programmes, risk assessments, evaluation spread sheets, financial reports and outcome reports.
• Prepare reports on the volunteering activities for our team and trustees
• Contribute to events or other activities as part of TVT’s wider engagement
• Contribute to internal and external communications and campaigns by working closely with other team members, ensuring all communications are timely, constructive and engaging
• Undertake any other duties in support of the charity’s activities as may be reasonably required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Experience of developing and leading outdoor conservation volunteering sessions or similar, including producing and maintaining thorough risk assessments
• Knowledge of woodland ecology and appropriate approaches to increase biodiversity
• Experience of woodland conservation techniques including tool care and safety
• Experience of working with mixed groups, including families, corporate teams and people with additional needs
• Strong relationship building and relationship management skills
• Self-organised, proactive & positive approach to work
• Working knowledge of data privacy requirements when working with volunteers
• Confident in maintaining accurate records and producing reports on biodiversity and impact using Word and Excel competently.
• Natural team worker with excellent communication skills (written, using Outlook & in person) including producing progress reports
• Experience of working in small teams taking accountability for your area of work
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Talbot Village Trust
• Ability to work flexibly and consistently, including running volunteering events at weekends

Desirable:

• Knowledge of conservation groups and projects local to Bournemouth and Poole
• Experience of supervising people of any age with autism or anxiety
• Current First Aid certificate suitable for managing volunteers carrying out practical conservation tasks
• Experience in leading citizen science projects, helping the public play a stronger role in noticing and encouraging wildlife
• Experience in working with secondary school age students
• Experience using Canva or similar to create engaging promotional or reporting materials, adhering to brand guidelines

ABOUT US

The Talbot Village Trust is a charity with a vision for communities in south-east Dorset to live well. We exist to support people to transform their own lives for the better. We do this by providing grants to charities and other local impact organisations delivering much needed services in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Purbeck and east Dorset. We also manage an estate combining the historic Talbot Village, residential and commercial lettings, woodland, and an urban heath. We have distributed over £10 million in funds through 650 awards across south-east Dorset over the past decade.

How to apply

Please apply with a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this role along with your CV including names of two referees (none of whom will be contacted without your consent and only if you are offered a position).

Emailing us is the only way to apply.

As a small team, we are not able to provide individual feedback at the initial stage of the application process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is a part time role, working 16 hours per week, for sessions running on regular weekdays.

Deadline for applications is 9am Monday 30th June 2025. However, we will review CVs as received and reserve the right to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates on an ongoing basis.

Interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th July, with a view to the successful applicant starting during the week commencing 8th September, if available.

Should you be interviewed for one of our vacancies (preferably face to face), you will always receive considered feedback from us once a decision has been reached.

We warmly welcome applicants from all parts of our diverse community, particularly those from under-represented groups. The post holder will be required to undertake DBS check.

Thank you for showing an interest in the opportunity.

The successful candidate will have a good, current understanding of safeguarding practice as it applies to young people and will have practical experience of working/volunteering with children in this context. An understanding of school sport and/or the FA’s Safeguarding 365 standard would be an advantage.

If you are passionate about providing safe opportunities for children to play football, and have a track record of positive influence, then the role offers flexible working, pension provision and 31 days’ leave in an environment which strives for high levels of staff satisfaction.

The ESFA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities. The ESFA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Checks on online presence may be made as part of the application process.

The role description is below and applications should be submitted via email in the form of a CV highlighting the way in which you meet the role description, and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how you meet the person specification. We would welcome completion of our equality monitoring form, from which candidate data is anonymised and amalgamated with other EDI data to enable monitoring of our equality policy. This data will be removed from your application prior to shortlisting. Applications must be submitted to the CEO vis email no later than 29 June 2025. Successful candidates will be contacted during w/c 30 June and interviews are expected to take place on 7th July. The full JD & EDI form can be found on the ESFA's website.

Main responsibilities:

• To support delivery of The FA Schools’ Football Strategy and the English Schools’ FA’s Business Plan
• To manage the ESFA’s safeguarding work, in line with legislation, FA safeguarding policy, procedures, regulations, standards and guidance.
• To manage safeguarding and child and adults at risk protection concerns in a timely manner and in line with FA requirements and guidance.
• To take operational responsibility for the implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs and driving safer practice and culture in schools’ football.

Job role

• To oversee, track and ensuring ongoing compliance with all areas of The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs measures, policies and procedures and collate and submit all evidence for assessment.
• To operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding within the ESFA, being accountable for relevant areas of The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and take a dynamic and strategic approach to safeguarding delivery within the ESFA, raising awareness and providing organisational support and direction to colleagues and Members
• To work with the Chief Executive Officer to provide the Board with regular reports on safeguarding activity within the ESFA.
• To work with The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team (FA SCMT) to refer child abuse and adults at risk concerns to The FA, acting in line with the relevant FA safeguarding policy, regulations and guidance.
• To record all safeguarding concerns on the prevailing FA safeguarding system and ensure all data is securely retained in accordance with FA regulations, policies and data protection legislation.
• To manage all safeguarding poor practice concerns and complaints referred to the ESFA, with a focus on timeliness and outcomes and line with FA policy, regulations and guidance.
• To provide training, support and guidance to the ESFA and its Members on how to manage safeguarding complaints and concerns effectively, with a focus on timeliness and outcomes and in line with FA policy, regulations and guidance.
• To use IT systems to monitor safeguarding compliance across the schools’ football volunteer network to manage risk and assist in strategic planning.
• To utilise insight and data to inform all compliance activity and take appropriate activity to address non-compliance.
• To ensure the ESFA is compliant with safeguarding legislation e.g. Data Protection/GDPR 2018, Children’s Act, Protection of Freedoms Act (Criminal Record Checks), the Government’s prevailing ‘Working Together’ guidance. Prevailing ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance and any other legislation or statutory guidance that may be introduced.
• To identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with key safeguarding stakeholders.
• To strategically manage effective Association Safeguarding Officer networks; liaising with the Local Authority Designated Officers, Local Safeguarding Partnerships, Local Safeguarding Adult Boards, Children’s and Adults’ Social Care Services, Police Child Protection Teams and support Association Welfare Officers to be compliant with safeguarding legislation, FA safeguarding policy, best-practice guidance and education programmes.
• To manage a diverse workload being able to prioritise work according to risk and timeframes, providing regular updates to the line manager on progress against the work programme, targets and business plan priorities.
• To maintain strong links with key FA staff and attend national FA safeguarding events and CPD courses to ensure knowledge and skills are maintained and updated.
• To work with colleagues to address poor behaviour and raise standards in schools’ football, promoting fun and safe football environments and creating a culture that lives and celebrates safer working practice across the ESFA’s activity and schools’ football.
• To co-ordinate safeguarding support visits, parental engagements and Association health checks with Members to ensure they are compliant with the records they have submitted to the ESFA and to check on the culture and safeguarding practice.
• To co-ordinate and deliver or source CPD events for Association Safeguarding Officers.
• To ensure that any individual helping with any ESFA or ESFA Member event involving children is suitably DBS-checked, trained and understand their responsibilities at the event.
• To work with colleagues to embed safeguarding and equality throughout the ESFA and the schools’ football network.
• To provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems.
• To line manage National Safeguarding Manager
• Execute tasks as required in order to meet the ESFA’s changing priorities.
• To support the Safeguarding Operations Group to deliver its responsibilities.
• To take responsibility for operational health and safety checks at ESFA headquarters
• To fulfil the financial responsibilities of the role as prescribed in the Financial Regulations.
• To participate in training, development and appraisal processes necessary to fulfil the role
• To support the ESFA Council to fulfil its responsibilities.
• To act with high standards of professionalism, business integrity and personal conduct at all times
• To act as an ambassador for the ESFA in the conduct of all business;
• To comply with the requirements of the staff handbook;
• To use best endeavours to support others in the achievement of their objectives;
• To conduct any other duties as may reasonably be required by the employer.

SKILLS

Essential

• Effective leadership and management

• Practical experience of managing and quality assuring safeguarding procedures

• A child-centred approach and the ability to maintain this perspective and apply common sense.

• Clarity about what constitutes low-level concerns, poor practice and abuse and how to manage cases effectively.

• Ability to deal constructively with people’s emotions (e.g. upset, distress, conflict, animosity).

• Capacity to handle confidential data/information sensitively.

• Ability to promote safer practice and the importance of safe and fun football environments.

• Outstanding team-working skills.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Effective prioritisation and time-management skills.

• Competent in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office applications

• A reflective practitioner with a focus on continuous improvement

Desirable

• Effective presentation and facilitation skills.

• Ability to de-escalate heated and challenging situations.

• Experience of interviewing children and/or adults in relation to allegations.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Working towards agreed safeguarding standards

• Influencing the practice of others

• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk.

• Experience of working in a designated safeguarding role.

• Experience of writing reports and compiling case related evidence and information.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of inclusion, equality and anti– discrimination.

• Working knowledge of the roles of statutory agencies in safeguarding children and adults at risk.

• Experience of implementing policies, protocols and guidance.

• Knowledge of the structure and partner organisations within football

Desirable

• Knowledge of The FA’s Grassroots Football Strategy.

• Working knowledge of current FA systems.

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse faiths, communities and cultures.

• Understanding of the effects of various conditions that affect children such as, but not limited to, ADHD and Tourette’s syndrome.