Community officer jobs in potters bar, hertfordshire
Our Aims
The Urban Partnership Group (UPG) is a community and regeneration organization situated in West London offering a wide range of activities at its bases at the Masbro Centre, Edward Woods Community Centre, Masbro Brook Green, and Flora Gardens Family Centre, projects managed include those for older people, youth, children centre services, volunteering and community champions. Through these projects UPG hopes to enhance the health, wealth and well-being of the centre users and residents.
The Role
The Community Centre Manager will play a key role in the leadership and smooth running of The Edward Woods centre, managing change, growth and performance as agreed with the CEO. Working closely with the UPG Management team, employees, partners, contractors, volunteers and other local organisations, the Manager will work to ensure the
Community Centre is a vibrant, well-managed facility that operates within a sustainable framework for the benefit of residents and organisations. They will also promote the profile, role and impact of the Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management of the Community Centre
• Manage the operations of the Community Centre, its staff and the development and delivery of activities and facilities in line with the business and strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and that we follow good practice regarding HR.
• Contribute to the planning, development, implementation and delivery of the business and strategic plan and present regular progress updates to the UPG Management team.
• Oversee the maintenance of the building - including building maintenance and improvement
programmes.
• Manage and monitor all aspects of risk assessments, health and safety and security as required by regulation or good practice including, in conjunction, the review and updating of
policies and procedures.
Management of staff and Volunteers
• Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff and volunteers can achieve their best.
• Ensure effective management of HR including recruitment, supervision and development of
employees, contractors, and volunteers, including carrying out DBS checks as
necessary.
• Oversee the Community Centre’s complaints procedure, and the proper handling, investigation and resolution of any complaints against the Centre, its staff and volunteers.
Working with Others
• Continue developing and maintaining relationships with various local partners to ensure activities at the Community Centre fit with others provided in the area.
• Positively represent the Centre and the community at partner and other meetings/events to raise the profile of the Community Centre and to ensure the views and needs of the community are prioritised and included.
• Prepare reports for funders, PRM and annual general meetings.
PR/Marketing and Fundraising
• Oversee the development and implementation of an income generation & marketing strategy.
• Develop strategies to promote the use and profile of the Community Centre, maximising use of social media, publicity opportunities and liaison with the local media.
Financial management
• Liaise with the CEO and Finance officer in setting and managing budgets and maintain an overview of the financial position of the Community Centre.
• Code invoices to ensure that income and expenditure is allocated to correct projects.
• Ensure best practice in all financial matters.
Project Management
• Support and oversee the continued delivery of high-quality services and activities.
• Devise and implement robust impact monitoring and evaluation strategies for all projects.
• Ensure all projects are correctly risk assessed and supported.
Edward Woods Community Centre has a small team of employees, tenants, volunteers and a
wide range of activities. it is expected that the post holder will be flexible in assisting in areas of work which go beyond their main duties. In particular, the holder of this post will be expected to assist with covering frontline reception and administrative duties and attendance at and/or supervision of events outside of normal working hours.
Closing date: 29th June, with interviews taking place from the week commencing 7th July.
To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Warm Welcome Campaign Operations Director
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.8FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025, 11:59pm
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.
First interviews: W/C Monday 14th July 2025
Start Date: ASAP – this is a new post.
About the Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold ambition to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,300 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our 100% Pledge Campaign. and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a purposeful and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are brilliant at leading and developing complex multi-stakeholder projects, and passionate for your input to shape work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, this could be the role for you.
To support ongoing growth and development of the Warm Welcome Campaign, we are looking for a Campaign Operations Director to be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the Campaign and to lead on the delivery of our ambitious 5-year strategy. The role will sit within Warm Welcome’s Senior Leadership Team which also includes the Campaign Director, Director of Communications, and Development Director, and will report directly to the Campaign Director (David Barclay).
The purpose of the Warm Welcome Senior Leadership Team is to:
● Own and develop the Warm Welcome strategy, ensuring sustainability and delivery
● Lead, direct, engage and inspire the Warm Welcome team, setting the tone and culture
● Be accountable for significant decisions, challenges and risks.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on fast-paced and varied work, organisational growth and development and has demonstrable experience of making things happen. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and solutions-oriented, while also bringing a creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach.
At Warm Welcome, we value diversity and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Responsibilities
The role will be responsible for:
● Ensuring that our 5-year strategy is delivered on time and to budget
● Developing our internal processes and systems during a period of growth
● Managing the Warm Welcome financial management, including internal budgeting, financial reporting, and the development of budgets for funding applications
● Overseeing the Warm Welcome team growth and performance
● Overseeing the teams working on our partnerships and research programmes
● Supporting the delivery of other Warm Welcome efforts, as appropriate.
Person specification
Strategy Delivery
● Experience of delivering against multi-year strategies
● Successful experience of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects
● High capacity for delivery, with excellent prioritisation and delegation skills
Developing internal processes and systems
● Ability to create and develop high functioning, accessible systems for the whole team’s use
● Highly organised with accurate record keeping and ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are maximised
● All candidates will need to be competent with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Financial management
● Experience of financial management, including budget setting, owning and developing budgets, and reporting processes
Team growth and performance
● Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams
● A strong team player who is flexible, positive and responds with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a commitment to the organisation and team working
Partnerships and research programmes
● Ability to communicate across a range of mediums, to a range of audiences
Working Arrangements
● Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both Warm Welcome Spaces and partners across the UK.
● This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
● All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
● You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting your Application
● We are happy to discuss and make any reasonable adjustments you might need at any stage of the application process.
● We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Campaign Operations Director role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
● Send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which specifically addresses the requirements listed in the person specification, along with a CV, as we will use this to shortlist applications. Email these with ‘Application for Warm Welcome Operations Director role’. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Friday 27th June 2025.
● For more information, see our website or find us on twitter at @goodfaith
The Good Faith Partnership – The Warm Welcome Campaign’s host
Organisation
The Warm Welcome Campaign was incubated by and is hosted by the Good Faith Partnership. Founded in 2016, we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems by bringing together leaders and organisations from different sectors. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome Campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU.
We are collaborative, ambitious, and inclusive. At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change.
Competencies and Behaviours in our team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
We are looking for people who are:
● Exceptional with people and committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
● Collaborative, ambitious and inclusive, aligning with our core values
● Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation to build a vision from scratch
● Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
● Skilled at working in a complex environment with cross cultural, interfaith and political partners
● Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
● Organised with effective time management skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a passionate and experienced full-time Specialist Support Worker to join our team, based in Leyton, East London.
Furnishing Futures is an innovative charity that creates beautiful healing homes for women and children who have escaped domestic abuse, and been given empty social housing, by partnering with the interiors industry to reduce waste. We are looking for a Specialist Support Worker, to work alongside our Senior Specialist Support Worker to provide focussed support to our beneficiaries across London.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs from a wide variety of backgrounds and an understanding of the impact of deprivation, discrimination and domestic abuse on individuals, families and communities.
If this sounds like you we'd love to hear from you, even if you only meet most of the essential criteria. We particularly welcome applications from people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
It is our mission to create a future where furniture poverty no longer exists and no useable furniture ends up in landfill
This is a permanent full-time role, home based with regular UK wide travel
This is a key role at NFF designing, delivering and reviewing our Training Programs and ensuring continuous improvement for our staff. This role will also develop an external training program for delivery to our partners and clients
Responsibilities
· Design & Implement Staff Training Programs: Develop training modules for staff in areas such as health and safety, safety protocols, customer service, and leadership development.
· Training Delivery: Facilitate engaging, effective, and interactive training sessions for various teams, using a mix of in-person and digital delivery methods.
· Training Needs Analysis: Collaborate with Leadership Teams to identify specific training needs, evaluate employee skill gaps, and create tailored training solutions to address them.
· Performance Measurement: Develop metrics and evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of training programs, reporting findings to management and adjusting programs as needed.
· Resource Development: Create and update training materials, guides, and documentation to ensure consistency and high quality in content delivery.
· New Starter Journey: Review, design and deliver new starter training programmes to ensure Project Officers have the best possible start at NFF, incorporating culture, leadership and knowledge
· External Training Development: Design and deliver specialist training to our partners and clients, ensuring adherence to industry safety standards and practices
· Continuous Improvement: stay up to date with industry best practice, new technologies and new flood-related practices to be incorporated into training materials
Day-to-Day Activities
· You will line manage an Administrative Co-ordinator who has partial responsibilities for Training delivery and support them with their workstreams and development
- Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to identify training needs and develop training processes to support them
- Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity, working to support and deliver NFF strategy
- Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work
· You will be acting as the main contact for training, both internally and externally
Skills & Knowledge
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
- Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
- Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
- Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
- Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
- Experience: Project delivery and support
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities through training our teams and partners
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Supporting income streams via training opportunities
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role:
You will be joining at an important time for our team, covering a crucial role in ensuring accurate income processing, reporting, and financial management across the organisation. As part of the Finance team, you will work closely with colleagues across departments, particularly alongside our fundraising team, to ensure income is correctly coded and reported efficiently.
With responsibility for month-end and year-end processes, as well as maintaining accurate and timely financial data, you will play a vital role in supporting decision-making across the organisation. Your work will ensure colleagues have the financial insights they need, enabling strategic planning and effective resource management.
Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as you will liaise with teams across the organisation to provide clear financial updates, answer queries, and ensure income is accurately coded and reported in line with financial procedure. Your clear communication of financial information will support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with procedures.
To succeed in this role, you will have strong financial processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You should be comfortable working with financial systems and software, with the ability to efficiently manage data, generate reports, and ensure accurate income tracking.
Our Finance team provides vital support to the organisation, ensuring robust financial systems, compliance, and efficiency across all areas. You will be joining a collaborative and dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality financial management and support to colleagues working across a wide range of impactful projects.
Location:
Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, you’ll need to come into the office as required to deposit cheques. While there isn’t a set day for this, all cheques should be paid in within a week of receiving them. Additionally, the team comes into the office during busier periods, such as financial year-end and audit, to collaborate with auditors (June/July). You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Benefits:
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
Support for staff with caring responsibilities
Family-friendly culture
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 20 June 2025
Your CV. Ideally in Word format.
A completed supporting statement form
A completed equalities monitoring form
Interview dates taken place via teams: 1st and 2nd of July 2025. We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please do note the interview dates above
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.
Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview:
Spires supports homeless and vulnerably housed people in South London. Spires has undergone a period of rapid transformation, moving to a model of multi-site working across three London Boroughs. Our core services include, day centre style drop ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working.
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. Recent successful funding outcomes provide a short period of relative funding stability and an opportunity for the post holder to develop our communications and community fundraising strategies.
Part 1: Job profile
1.1 Purpose of job
To generate income from a diverse funding pool that includes trusts and foundations, legacy and individual giving, community giving, government contracts and corporate support. Trusts and foundations remain the primary funding source for Spires so maintaining consistent application output is a core element of the role.
Oversee Spires’ external relations and public profile. The post holder will be responsible for all communications and will look for areas to increase the organisations profile.
Work with Spires CEO and the Head of Client Services to ensure that data and outcomes are being effectively captured in a way that is helpful for evidencing impact.
1.2 Position in organisation
The post holder joins Spires’ Senior Leadership Team and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The post holder will join the finance, fundraising and risk subcommittee which includes members of the board of trustees.
The post holder will manage the Communications and Community Engagement Lead who currently leads on community fundraising, social media and volunteer recruitment.
Part 2: Key duties and responsibilities
2.1 Management Responsibilities
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To manage the fundraising/communications staff and volunteers.
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Hold and record regular staff supervisions.
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Ensure that Spires’ policies are adhered to.
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Attend Spires’ managers meetings.
2.2 Income generation
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Maximise existing and find new income to meet agreed income targets.
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Research, write and present attractive propositions for a range of quality funding bids, proposals and documentation.
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Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks and developments across the sector, advising on best practice
2.3 Planning, monitoring and reporting
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Contribute to the internal planning and budget setting, setting out clear plans for income generation.
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Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for the CEO and Board of Trustees.
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Actively manage contracts to ensure that Spires is delivering agreed outcomes and spending restricted funds correctly.
2.4 General
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Review and update the fundraising strategy.
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Undertaking other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff, including session cover
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Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and other meetings as required
This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Spire’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if an agreement is not possible, Spires’ reserves the right to change this job description.
Part 3: Person specification
3.1 Essential experience
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Experience of working in the fundraising sector in a professional capacity
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A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets
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Producing impact and evaluation reports for funders
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Writing for different audiences/contexts
3.1.2 Desirable experience
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Working in the homelessness or social care sector
3.2 Knowledge
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Understanding of the principles of effective fundraising
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Understanding of the principles of effective marketing, communication and diverse donor motivations
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Good financial acumen, including being able to produce budgets and forecasts.
3.3 Essential skills and personal qualities
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills
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Information management skills (GDPR)
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Good influencer and negotiator
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Highly organised with attention to detail
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Confident and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
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IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases
The following are required of all roles with Spires. However, you do not need to address these in your application:
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Compassion for and awareness of issues facing our clients and service users
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An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality
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Able to work in a flexible, approachable manner in response to changing organisational requirements
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Willingness to develop personal competencies as appropriate to support objectives
Part 4: Summary of terms and conditions of service
Location: The postholder will be an employee of The Spires Centre. This post is based at 2nd Floor, Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, SW9 9GX This role will by hybrid with three days in the office and two days from home.
Probation: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Notice: This post is subject to an 12 weeks’ notice period once confirmed in post.
Annual leave: The annual leave entitlement is 35 days per year including 8 bank holidays.
Pension: The Spires Centre will contribute 5% of annual salary for those who qualify for our group pension plan.
Other benefits: The Spires Centre will provide life and income protection insurance for those who qualify for our group plans.
Expenses: This role will require travel within the UK/London. Out-of-pocket expenses will be paid when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy.
Safeguarding: The postholder will adhere to The Spires Centre’s safeguarding policy for vulnerable adults.
DBS Check: Because of the need to interact with our vulnerable clients a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required.
Spires is a south London based charity that has been supporting homeless and disadvantaged people for over 30 years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Services
Salary: Total fixed project fee of £9,150
Hours: 305 Hours (total estimated time for all activities)
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
Our client is looking for a creative and committed freelance Project Officer to help shape and deliver the next phase of their programme, designed to prepare care-experienced young people for their first tenancy and independent living.
The Project Officer will lead on developing and adapting engaging, practical content for both in-person workshops and digital learning formats. This includes producing new resources, co-producing elements with young people, managing delivery in two pilot settings, and supporting the programme’s evaluation and scale-up. You’ll work closely with the team and partner organisations to ensure the programme is trauma-informed, youth-centred, and relevant to young people’s real-life experiences and needs.
Please note: This position is offered on a self-employed/contractor basis and does not constitute an employment relationship.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
As an organisation serving children in care and care leavers, they are keen to receive applications from people with experience of care and recognise the importance of having care experienced staff within their team. They are also actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities.
Our client is committed to tackling systemic racism and providing an inclusive, equitable workplace. They recognise that embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles is an ongoing journey and one which they are determined to invest in.
They ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants. This is anonymous and cannot be connected with your application.
How to apply
Our client would like interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.
Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send your CV, but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.
To apply for this role, you will need to:
- Provide a copy of your CV;
- Answer the competency questions in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required.
If you have any reasonable adjustments, you would like them to consider for this recruitment process please advise us on the application form.
Interview details:
Interviews will be held virtually using a video calling app. If access to technology / WiFi is difficult for you on this day, please contact them so they can assist in making suitable alternative arrangements. Our client also wants to ensure fairness in all of their interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.
Interviews will take place on 1st July with a panel comprised of two members of staff & a care-experience Young Trainer.
Please Note
All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, they are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates based outside of the UK.
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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Programme Officer to work as part of our National Programmes Team.
This is a 25 hour a week fixed term position until July 2026
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
Mental Health UK brings together the heritage and experience of four charities from across the country who’ve been supporting people with their mental health for nearly 50 years.
With our local service delivery and national expertise in supporting people whose lives are affected by mental health problems, we have been able to mark a significant footprint in the areas that deeply challenge our mental health and stability.
We provide support and services for some of the biggest societal challenges that pose a threat to people’s mental health, including money problems, navigating through the system to get the right support, understanding mental health, loneliness and isolation, and resilience in young people.
The Mental Health UK programmes team is responsible for the delivery of high-quality programmes and projects that: meet the aims and objectives of Mental Health UK’s 2025-2030 Strategy, strategically align with the needs and expectations of our four founding charities, deliver for all stakeholders including funding partners and beneficiaries.
We design, deliver and measure the impact of our projects and services, ensuring that they meet the needs of people living with mental health problems and have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities across the UK.
One in four people in the UK have experienced a mental health problem. At Mental Health UK, we won’t stop until everyone has the tools they need to live their best possible life.
How you will make a difference
As Senior Programme Officer, I will support the Head of Commercial Insight & Development to ensure Mental Health UK delivers high quality projects and programmes that:
- Meet the aims and objectives of our 2025-30 strategy.
- Are strategically aligned with the needs and expectations of our four founding charities.
- Deliver for all stakeholders, including funding partners and beneficiaries.
In this role, I will support the Head of Commercial Insight & Development to identify opportunities to grow and expand our existing programmes. I will work with the Communications and Marketing Team to identify opportunities throughout our programmes to demonstrate our impact as an organisation.
I will oversee the day-to-day delivery of projects within Mental Health UK’s portfolio, supporting colleagues across Mental Health UK and the four founding charities to ensure outputs are delivered on time and to budget, and outcomes are achieved as planned.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Volunteering & Recruitment Co-ordinator will be a key member of the HR & Operations Team at Richmond Borough Mind – a well-established and diverse mental health charity supporting the local community. With a workforce of approximately 50 staff and as many volunteers, our services include Counselling, Peer Group Activities, Mental Health Training, and Crisis Support.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced co-ordinator to help us nurture and grow our talented team of staff and volunteers.
A natural people-person, you’ll be a confident communicator with a strong instinct for matching individuals to careers, vocational pathways, and volunteer opportunities. Experience in the non-profit sector and an understanding of volunteering are desirable.
You will need:
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A background in volunteer co-ordination and administration within a charity, HR, or equivalent setting
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A solid grasp of employment law, equality, diversity and inclusion, and best practice in HR
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
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Confidence using a range of IT platforms including SharePoint, online meeting tools, cloud-based database systems, advertising portals, and desktop publishing software
Benefits of working with Richmond Borough Mind:
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Contributory pension scheme
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), rising by 1 day per year of service (up to 30 days)
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Additional 1 day of annual leave over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval)
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Flexible working
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling and wellbeing app access
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Paid time off for medical appointments
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Training and personal development opportunities
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Staff away days and socials
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Access to resources and training through the Mind Federated Network
Richmond Borough Mind is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and especially from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges.
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Founded in 1989, the mission of Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is to support Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood. Locally, it supports forest communities to gain land rights, challenge destructive industries, manage their forests and protect their environment. Globally, it campaigns to influence laws and policies that protect rainforests and their inhabitants.
The DRC Fieldwork Coordinator role sits within RFUK’s largest Programmes team: Land & Livelihoods. A central aspect of the L&L team’s work is supporting communities to establish and manage community forests as well as working at the national and policy levels to achieve wider impact. This role will be pivotal to a new phase of community forest expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is being supported by the Rainforest Trust. In partnership with five local organisations, the role will contribute to the objective of expanding community forests in two highly biodiverse landscapes: the periphery of the Maïko National Park in North Kivu province and the area surrounding the Salonga National Park in Maï Ndombe province.
The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years’ experience of project management support in a charity or international development context, as well as 3 years’ of experience in supporting community land use planning and livelihoods initiatives in rural contexts. We are seeking someone who has a firm grasp on forest governance and human rights, is familiar with the requirements of institutional donors, and is eager to play a key role in a new phase of community forest expansion.
Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?
Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International have helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change, some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.
Achievements (so far) include:
- 9.2 million new and improved jobs
- +93% average increase in monthly income
- 84% of women with the power to make decisions in their lives
We are delighted to be supporting Hand in Hand in their search for an ambitious, confident Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer to join their award-winning fundraising team. You will join a team of eight, including a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, three Philanthropy Partnerships Managers, two Philanthropy Officers and a Philanthropy and Corporate Assistant.
This is a Trusts and Foundations-focused Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer role with a mix of responsibilities across family Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs. It’s a programme-led role and suits someone who is both personable and detail-oriented, excited by co-developing impact with donors through tailored projects.
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer, you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of family Trusts and Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs
- Manage accounts worth $215,000 and drive new business worth $175,000
- Contribute to the team target of $7.1 million
- Develop detailed, programme-specific funding proposals
- Steward existing donors and develop new partnerships
- Build strong relationships with donors based on detailed programme insight
Ideal skills and experience:
- At least 1 year in a fundraising role ideally Trusts and Foundations or Major Donor
- Proven track record of securing gifts of c.$20,000+
- Ability to own relationships and manage a donor portfolio
- Methodical, detail-oriented, confident, and persuasive
- Strong sales and relationship-building skills
- Open to candidates from Corporate or Major Donor backgrounds who enjoy proposal development
Benefits include:
- Annual leave: 26 days a year, plus bank holidays.
- Employee pension contribution of 6.5%
- 20 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy)
- Five days paid dependents leave per year
- International travel: Visiting their programmes and meeting the entrepreneurs they support is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of working for Hand in Hand
- Gym stipend: Hand in Hand provide a monthly contribution towards gym membership / fitness or wellbeing activities
- Flexible working: Hand in Hand offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays
- Flexible start time between 8am–10am
- Positive, inclusive culture: Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand’s six strategic goals. They aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via a yearly staff survey). They believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector.
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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.
The inclusion producer will lead the Lyric’s commitment to social inclusion, building on our long-term commitment of working with vulnerable young people and those at risk of social exclusion in West London. The role develops this work through the inclusion and relevance of our Main House programme.
They produce our flagship START programme, a six-week theatre programme for NEET young people; REWIND our award-winning theatre intervention programme with alternative provisions and oversee our partnership and programmes with Virtual Schools and Hammersmith and Fulham’s Gangs, violence and exploitation unit.
This role will produce projects from design to delivery; support fundraising; manage and develop strategic relationships with relevant external agencies; manage freelance staff and practitioners, encourage participants to find creative progression routes and establish pathways for participants into Young Lyric programmes
Deadline for applications: 10am, Tuesday 17th June 2025
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. 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.
‘‘The Lyric …it’s simply a theatre that thinks for itself.’’ A.A. Milne
Financial Controller (a charity committed to community transformation)
Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week (1 FTE), inclusive of breaks
Salary: £54,669 per annum (including London Weighting)
Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.
Financial Controller – Oasis Group
Oasis exists to transform communities, so they are healthy, inclusive, and thriving. Through our network of global Hubs, we work holistically to tackle inequality and build strong local ecosystems that serve everyone. To support this vital mission, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to join our national leadership team. Based in our London Waterloo office, the Financial Controller will oversee the finance function for our UK operations, ensuring excellence in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and controls.
Why might you consider Oasis?
We are proud of why we exist and what we bring to the communities in which we operate. Our story is told through a multi-faceted organisation that extends across support for homelessness and housing (Oasis Community Housing), secure education for young people (Oasis Restore), community hubs (Oasis Community Partnerships) and disrupting human trafficking (STOP THE TRAFFIK) and of course our network of 55 Oasis Academies (Oasis Community Learning). We are proud that we don’t just talk a good game – we actively engage and change lives for the better.
What will you do?
This newly formed leadership role will manage the financial operations across specific subsidiaries of Oasis. It will ensure financial accuracy, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of timely financial information to support decision-making across the group.
To be successful in this role, applicants will require:
· A recognised professional accounting qualification or part-qualification, together with a thorough practical understanding of financial and management accounting principles and techniques.
· Advanced working knowledge/experience of Excel and computerised accounting systems (preferably PS Financials) with the ability to interpret and extract relevant financial information.
· Ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide audience with varying financial backgrounds, both internally and externally
· Excellent inter-personal and people management experience
What will you get in return?
· A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included.
· A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme and cash benefit health plan.
· Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.
· A competitive salary and workplace flexibility.
As this is a newly created role, expect an evolving position that requires your insightful input, leadership and at the same time, provides incredible opportunities for the right person.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages). Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 4th July 2025.
Interviews will take place in London on Friday 18th July 2025.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Director of Membership Services provides strategic leadership for the Membership Services directorate and is therefore responsible for the development and implementation of all Imperial College Union strategy relating to Student Activities, Representation, Advice, Governance and Policy. The role ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its Membership Services.
The successful candidate will ensure that the directorate develops and delivers impactful and inclusive services which champion and enhance the Student Experience at Imperial College. They will ensure that the Union values of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation guide the work of the directorate, and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal, College and external stakeholders. They will also be a member of the Union’s Operational Management Group and Leadership Team, and as such will be responsible for the strategic development of the Union and ensuring that the Union works towards delivering its mission and aims.
This role requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and the ability to build effective relationships. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and driving innovation within a membership or student-focused organisation. The ability to work collaboratively while delivering student-centred initiatives is key to success in this position.
Applications are encouraged from individuals with similar professional backgrounds who are passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging university experience. We welcome applicants who share our principles and are committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment.
This role is open to consultants and secondments will be considered for the right candidate.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover role.
What you would be doing
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Service Development and Delivery
- Health and Safety Management
- Ethical and Environmental Management
- Other duties, broadly in line with above key responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Appropriate experience of management and leadership of teams in a Students’ Union or similar environment
- Experience of managing multiple budgets
- Successfully building partnerships for the benefit or the reputation of an organisation
- Experience of working effectively in student or membership led environment
- A working knowledge of membership-led activities
- Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to develop productive
relationships with a range of stakeholders
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full list of duties and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
Please note this role is with the Students’ Union. We’re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes, and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you’ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you’ve never worked in a students’ union, or are unsure why it’s different, we encourage you to get in contact. It’s a brilliant place to work.
As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:
- flexible working hours
- generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures)
- bicycle loan scheme
- season ticket loan
- health benefits
- excellent professional development opportunities and many more.
More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page. Please see link on College website.
Further information
To apply for the role please complete the online application form.
We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team (email on application site).
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th July 2025.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.
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Are you a passionate, values-driven fundraiser looking for a career-defining opportunity? Join WSUP at a pivotal moment as we grow our impact and strengthen our fundraising in line with our ambition to prevent and end homelessness in our community.
Click Apply, download our Recruitment Pack and find out about WSUP's strategic priorities.
This new Fundraising Lead role is central to our strategy - designed to secure sustainable income through community engagement, partnerships, and bold, values-aligned funding. You’ll lead the development and delivery of an ambitious fundraising strategy that aims to grow income to £400,000+ per year - supporting both WSUP’s immediate needs and long-term growth. This will include a blend of bid writing, challenge events, and community-led fundraising, working closely with volunteers, partners, and local supporters to build strong relationships and unlock sustainable income.
Your work will help expand our trauma-informed services, embed lived experience across the organisation, and ensure we respond to rising demand with dignity and care- while building a local solidarity economy based on mutual support and community-led solutions.
We’re looking for a creative and strategic thinker with excellent relationship-building skills and a commitment to equity and inclusion. You’ll be working closely with our leadership team and wider network of partners and volunteers, shaping a fundraising programme that reflects WSUP’s grassroots ethos and the powerful stories at the heart of our work.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a trusted local charity - and to play a vital role in building a healthier, more just Greenwich for all.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & income generation
· Trusts & grants: Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure new and repeat funding.
· Corporate & individual giving: Work alongside Service Delivery Manager and Deputy Service Manager to develop relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors, creating engagement opportunities.
· Donor stewardship: Manage and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and impact updates.
· Donor stewardship: Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
· Fundraising strategy: Support the development and implementation of WSUP’s fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities for income growth.
· Event fundraising: Assist in planning and delivering fundraising events to engage supporters and raise unrestricted funds
· Financial oversight: Work with the CEO to develop fundraising budgets and ensure accurate income tracking.
· Financial oversight: Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads.
· Campaigns & appeals: Develop and implement online fundraising campaigns, such as Winter Appeal or emergency appeals.
· Storytelling & impact reporting: Work with Communication Lead to share real-life stories that showcase WSUP’s work.
Person Specification
Essential skills & experience
· Fundraising knowledge: Understanding of trust, foundation, and corporate fundraising, with proven experience of writing successful grant applications.
· Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports.
· Relationship management: Ability to build relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders at various levels.
· Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· IT proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, AI tools and social media scheduling tools.
· Financial literacy: Ability to create fundraising budgets and financial reports.
· Compliance: Knowledge of fundraising legislation, including Gift Aid and GDPR compliance.
Desirable skills & experience
· Experience in a small charity setting, ideally within the homelessness or health-related sector, understanding the challenges and opportunities of grassroots fundraising.
· Experience organising donor engagement events or corporate sponsorship opportunities.
· Proven ability to use videos and infographics to enhance fundraising campaigns.
· Social media: Experience using social media for fundraising and engagement, with an understanding of digital marketing principles.
· Experience with volunteer management or coordinating fundraising volunteers.
Personal attributes
· Passionate about social justice and WSUP’s mission to support people in crisis.
· Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive and creative approach.
· Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks in a small but dynamic team.
· Resilient and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where flexibility is key.
What we offer
· The opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity supporting local communities.
· Flexible working arrangements (remote work possible).
· Professional development and training opportunities.
· A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and trauma-informed practice.
Our ambition is to prevent and ultimately end homelessness within our local community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.