Community manager jobs in bedford, central bedfordshire

Job Title: Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000

Contract Type: 9 month fixed term contract with potential to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week for full time position, we are open to flexibility too

Location: Can be primarily remote based with occasional travel to Hammersmith head office and regular attendance at events

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.

Job Summary

The role will be focused on both existing and new funding, raising income from trusts, corporations, individuals and foundations, including managing a pipeline of existing and new opportunities for the organisation's service portfolio. As the Head of Fundraising, you will steward all grant funding and deliver thorough and impactful reports to the Board and funders. You will bring a solid understanding of the UK fundraising environment, regulation, best practice, client management systems, and confidence in senior stakeholder relationship management.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Insights and Service Directors, you will support financial resilience, ensuring sustainability and growth. With a proven track record of securing and managing funds between five and six figure levels, this role requires a candidate who is able to showcase their knowledge, methodologies and of breadth of philanthropy & fundraising from commercial, private, government donors and securing funds from HNWI’s.

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. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 10th of August 

• Interviews are taking place w/c 25th August 

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 ad-vantage 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 contact us 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 un-derrepresented 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About this role:

This role supports the service across Bedfordshire. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:

• Have line management responsibilities for the team from across all our local projects
• Attend and Chair local MARACs and other partnership meetings

You will need:

• A qualification as an IDVA
• Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships and pathways within a multi-agency and legislative framework
• Knowledge of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, safeguarding and risk assessments
• Practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
• Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
• Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
• Work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
• Gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources to solve problems and report on data quality and compliance
• Sound IT expertise with the ability to use a range of software including: Word, Excel and Case Management systems
• Self-aware and committed to own continuous development

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

About us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

This role will be hosted and contracted by one of the members of the Big Six: WAGGGS. Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world's only movement for every and any girl. WAGGGS is the organisation that keeps the Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement thriving, united and growing. This role operates within the context of a volunteer-led global charitable organisation with 153 Member Organisations.

About the Role:

With responsibility for delivery of Outcome 2 of the Youth Empowerment Fund, this role will deliver initiatives relating to capacity building, youth-led advocacy and events and will sit within the GYM-YEF project coordination team under the supervision of the Project Coordination Leadership team.

This position will work closely with Big Six representatives to deliver Capacity building initiatives to YEF awardees, Youth Panellists, and the Global Youth Mobilization GYM Network and be responsible for ensuring coordinated efforts across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the implementation of the capacity building for the Youth Empowerment Fund of GYM 

2. Collaborate with Big Six Designated Leads in the coordination of the capacity building offer and work plan 

3. Manage relationship with designated project Capacity Building leads in each of the Big Six in activating their national organizations/societies/operators in the YEF 

4. Monitor the Capacity Building project budgets and prepare relevant reports for governance and donors, supporting the MEL officer.

5. Oversee development of advocacy guidance and production of policy recommendations follow up on use of resources following events.

6. Support the development and roll out of the GYM-YEF Network, for peer-peer learning, capacity building opportunities and collecting useful resources for young people’s personal and professional development. 

7. Support the GYM youth-led advocacy objectives and long-term partnerships.

8. Contribute to the staff activities of WAGGGS, participating in staff sharing days, Global Programmes Team departmental meetings and activities and other activities as appropriate.

At Help for Heroes, we believe every veteran deserves the opportunity to live well after service.

When a military career ends – especially due to illness or injury life – can change overnight. Jobs are lost, routines disrupted, and the vital camaraderie of service life fades. That’s where we step in. We’re here to support veterans, their families, serving personnel, and those who stood beside the UK Armed Forces.

Now, we’re looking for a Digital Content Creator to join our creative team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. If you want your work to have meaning – and your ideas to make a real difference – we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is more than a digital content role – it’s a chance to tell stories that matter.

You’ll create engaging digital assets – from social posts and graphics to short-form videos and motion graphics – amplifying our voice and impact across web, email, and social media. You'll work across teams including Brand, Fundraising and Recovery, producing content that inspires supporters and empowers our Armed Forces Community.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Senior Graphic Designer, Creative Artworker, Videographer, Social Media Leads, and the wider Content team. Together, we’ll make sure our creative output is bold, consistent and full of heart.

About You

You’re a creative all-rounder with:

• A strong eye for design and storytelling
• Experience in digital content creation, from graphics to short-form video
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects or Premiere Pro)
• A solid grasp of social media trends and digital best practice
• The ability to adapt tone and messaging for a range of audiences
• a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar or comparable role 

Most importantly, you care about the difference your work makes – and you bring warmth, passion and purpose to everything you do.

About the Team

We’re a small, friendly, and mighty in-house team with big ambitions. We collaborate, we challenge each other, and we support each other – because we know the power of great storytelling.

Our team values reflect our culture:
I.C.A.R.E. – Innovative, Collaborative, Authentic, Resourceful, Energetic
If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Please see the Job Description below for more information on what could be your next great role.

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Contract Type: Fixed term contract (12 month maternity cover)
Closing Date:23 July 2025

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. We encourage early applications.

Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team and play a central role in supporting the CEO across a range of duties. This is a new post which requires an individual with exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and facilitator, ensuring the smooth running of the CEO’s schedule, correspondence, and key projects. You will also work closely with the senior leadership, helping to coordinate meetings and follow-ups across the Institutes functions.

Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions.  If this post is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you to help us drive forward with our mission.  

Application is by way of a CV and a short supporting statement which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.

Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025

Interviews:Tuesday  5th August 2025 at London office.

We are delighted to be supporting a UK-based charity committed to tackling health inequalities. They are currently seeking an Interim Head of Digital Media and Communications to lead their strategic communications work for a 3-month period. This is a part-time role (28 hours per week), based in London with hybrid working available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications leader with a passion for social justice to shape high-impact digital engagement, media relations, and advocacy campaigns.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Developing and delivering a digital media and communications strategy that amplifies the charity's voice and mission.
• Leading media engagement, including press relations, crisis communications, and public affairs.
• Overseeing digital content creation and brand management to ensure consistent, compelling messaging.
• Designing advocacy campaigns that mobilise public support and influence policy.
• Building strong external relationships across sectors, including with funded partners and stakeholders.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Proven experience in strategic communications, media relations, and digital engagement.
• Strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in relation to health.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear, persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and working with senior leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

If you're a confident communicator with a strategic mindset and a commitment to driving change, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

The Senior Bid and Funding Officer is a new role for Involve as we seek to build the infrastructure to support the growth that we have experienced in recent years.  This role will sit within our Finance & Support Services function and will work alongside colleagues at all levels in the Innovation & Practice, Capacity Building & Standards and Advocacy & Communications functions to identify and provide compelling proposals in response to fundraising and tender opportunities. 

As Senior Bid and Funding Officer you will be responsible for identifying fundraising opportunities to bring forwards to the team for evaluation and coordinating the submission of returns ensuring high quality tenders are produced that meet the needs of funders and commissioners.  You will support function leads in monitoring fundraising outcomes and comparing to income generation targets, developing a database of funders and improving tender response processes to reduce the administrative burden of tender responses without compromising on quality.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of managing the tender return process in other organisations, either in a commercial or charitable sector environment. You will bring strong project management skills, be able to coordinate tender submissions to set deadlines and have an inquisitive mindset to enjoy researching opportunities and thinking creatively how Involve can meet funder requirements while also advancing our mission.

We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team. We are flexible but you must be comfortable with regular travel both for project work and for Involve team activities.  Must be able to travel to deliver work across the UK.

Please see our website for more details. 

Join Our Team as an HR Administrator 

Are you an organised, service-driven professional with a heart for people and a passion for purpose? Scripture Union, one of the UK’s most respected children and youth ministry organisations, is looking for a talented HR Administrator to join our team. 

About the role   

We’re Scripture Union (SU), we’re one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations, and we’re looking for a talented Administrator to join our team to support our HR function.

What You'll Do 

• Keep our HR engine running by providing excellent admin support 

• Maintain accurate employee records and databases 

• Help welcome new team members through recruitment and onboarding 

• Support training and policy implementation 

• Champion digital tools to streamline our processes 

• Deliver excellent service in every interaction 

Why Scripture Union 

• Hybrid working (2 days/week in Milton Keynes HQ) 

• Flexible hours (full-time or part-time from 22.5 hours/week) 

• Generous benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days, up to 12% pension contribution, life insurance, and enhanced family leave. 

• A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact 

Important things to note before you apply.  

• We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.  

• The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.  

Who We're Looking For: Our Ideal Candidate   

We’re seeking someone who is not just good at what they do, but is  passionate about who we are what we do. Here’s what we envision in the right person: 

• Organised and Driven: You thrive on managing your own workload, setting priorities effectively, and juggling multiple projects with grace and precision.

• Deeply Committed to Faith: You have a strong personal commitment to God and live as an active Christian disciple, bringing your faith into your daily work.

• Process-Oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve systems and processes, making things more efficient and effective.

• Service-Focused: You believe in delivering first-class service to colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring every interaction is handled with care and  professionalism.

• Digitally Savvy: You embrace digital tools and solutions to streamline HR operations and enhance the employee experience. 

Previous experience in HR is not essential as training and support will be provided to gain HR qualifications. 

As with all our team members, you will also:  

• Be a committed Christian who resonates with Scripture Union's mission and values, actively participating in a local church community.   

• Strive for a strong understanding of the Bible, applying its teachings to your daily life and inspiring others to do the same.   

How to Apply  

• If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.  

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a Covering letter via CharityJob.  All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.  

Closing date: 31st July 2025. 

Interview date: 12th August 2025.

Interview location: At our Head Offices in Milton Keynes

We are delighted to be supporting a wonderful charity dedicated to improving the lives of unpaid carers. This fantastic organisation is looking for a temporary full-time (35 hrs per week) Adult Carers Support Worker to join their team and help make a real difference to carers across their borough. The role is running for 2-months in the first instance, based on-site 3-days per week in South London.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for adult carers and professionals, responding to enquiries and referrals in a fast-paced environment.
• Providing one-to-one support to carers, including home visits where appropriate, and helping them access relevant services.
• Collaboratively identifying goals with carers and developing tailored support plans.
• Promoting and supporting peer support groups, forums, and community activities.
• Maintaining accurate records of casework and assessments using the Charity Log system.
• Supporting the delivery of wider services including newsletters, events, and training sessions.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure a joined-up, effective service for all carers.
• Responding to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Experience working or volunteering in a health and/or social care setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence using IT systems and databases.
• Knowledge of the issues affecting unpaid carers (personal or professional) is desirable.

If you are passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a collaborative, values-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Do you enjoy connecting people with opportunities? Do you believe in the power of volunteering and the joy of service? If so, we want to hear from you.

As our new Volunteers and Committees Coordinator, you will be a central link with the volunteers who are integral to our projects and events and the committee members who provide vital leadership for our Quaker community. 

Supported by a new Administration Support Officer, you will work with Quaker nominations committees to help them deliver our ambition to reach a more diverse pool of talent for these roles and make sure that those who offer their time, energy, and expertise see the impact they make, fulfil their own potential for personal growth, and inspire others. 

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Location: Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance. London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 1.00pm on Friday 25 July 2025.

Interviews: 5 or 6 August 2025, in-person at Friends House.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. Sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status, or class will not be a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. Quiet Company is a Quaker organisation, and we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and all candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Volunteer Manager to join the Peer Support team in the National Homicide Service, working 18.75 hours a week on a fixed term basis until September 2026.

This role is home-based with regular travel required throughout England & Wales, actual hours can be discussed at interview.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The role is home working, however the team collectively cover England and Wales, so the ability to travel with occasional overnight stays is vital.

As a Peer Support Volunteer Manager you will be:

• Responsible for development and management of a cohort of lived experience volunteers
• Triaging and Risk Assessing clients as they are referred into the service
• Facilitating Peer Support groups, both online and face-to-face
• Contributing to the training and recruitment of new volunteers

You will need:

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of trauma informed working in a client facing role, with knowledge of the impact of traumatic bereavement
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel (including overnight stays) and to work evenings and weekends with notice
• A proven ability to confidently use various IT systems including Case Management, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Outlook and other online applications/platforms.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IDVA to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026, which maybe extended subject to funding. This role will be hybrid and be located within Bedford Borough Council.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About this role:

This role supports the service across Bedford Borough. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:

• Offer a consistent representative for the twice weekly MARAC
• Be a SPOC for the Front Door - giving advice and support around queries/ concerns about DA
• Carry a reduced caseload
• Support the Safe & Together model
• have line manage responsibilities including Bedford Borough IDVA

You will need:

• IDVA or ISAC qualification
• Experience in multi-agency partnerships and legislative frameworks
• Knowledge of equal opportunities, diversity, safeguarding, and risk assessments
• Understanding of confidentiality, safe working practices, and legal file maintenance
• Experience in customer-focused service delivery in challenging environments
• Crisis management and support experience
• Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage competing demands
• Analytical skills for problem-solving and data reporting
• Proficiency in IT and software (Word, Excel, Case Management systems)
• Commitment to continuous self-development

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Are you an experienced Salesforce professional who thrives on managing complex release cycles and deploying high-quality CRM enhancements? Do you want to use your technical expertise to contribute to the success of a respected professional membership organisation?

A well-established and forward-thinking professional membership organisation is seeking a Salesforce Release Specialist to play a vital role in the delivery and continuous improvement of its CRM platform.

This organisation champions professional development, knowledge-sharing, and community-building, reinvesting in tools and initiatives that support both individual members and corporate partners. If you’re passionate about enabling meaningful change through technology, this could be a perfect fit.

About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the release and deployment process across Salesforce and Fonteva platforms, with a strong focus on automation, governance, and best practice. You’ll be the go-to expert for coordinating deployments, managing environment strategies, and ensuring smooth release cycles using Copado. The role includes supporting Salesforce administration tasks and ensuring stability, security, and scalability across the CRM landscape. You’ll work collaboratively with developers, admins, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of system improvements. 

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Private medical and dental cover (after probation).
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Salary sacrifice schemes (pension, cycle to work, additional leave).
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme and performance-related bonus scheme.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Hybrid working with office attendance required approx. 4 times per month.
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  Key Responsibilities
• Own and manage the full Salesforce release lifecycle.
• Lead version control, pipeline automation, and deployment orchestration using Copado.
• Ensure platform stability and data security through strong admin practices.
• Facilitate testing and environment management for multiple deployments.
• Provide technical documentation and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Salesforce Certified Administrator qualification essential.
• Copado DevOps Fundamentals or Advanced Certification highly desirable.
• Strong hands-on experience in Salesforce Administration, including user and permission management, flows, and custom objects.
• Proven experience in Copado deployment pipelines, Git version control, and managing change across multiple environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Apply Now If you're a proactive and technically skilled Salesforce Specialist looking to join a dynamic and supportive membership organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.

Please note: We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.





We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are partnering with a grant-making charity that works at the forefront of addressing health inequalities. Through funding, influencing, and collaboration, they support community-led organisations and work to address the root causes of poor health, including poverty, discrimination, and structural injustice.

As a Digital Media and Communications Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how their story is told to the public, policymakers, corporate partners and third-sector organisations.  You’ll lead the development of a digital media and communications strategy, strengthen brand identity, and build a narrative that centres lived experience, research, and impact.

This role is pivotal to the organisation’s next chapter of influence, as it pushes health inequality further up the national agenda.

Key deliverables:

· Lead strategy development: Create and deliver a communications and digital media strategy that grows visibility, influence, and trust

· Elevate brand identity: Support work to refine the organisation’s voice, tone, and positioning.

· Amplify lived experience: Translate grassroots impact and research into compelling, values-led content that moves audiences to think and act.

What you’ll bring:

· A sharp strategic mindset and a track record of leading high-impact comms across digital, media, and public affairs

· Proven experience creating content for diverse audiences, from policymakers and corporate partners to community leaders and supporters

· A values-led approach to brand and messaging: credible, consistent, and inclusive

· Confidence in analysing performance and aligning communications with organisational goals

This is a 3-month contract (3 days/week), hybrid with a London base, starting as soon as possible.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, purpose-driven team working to transform how health inequalities are understood and addressed across the UK.