Community partners jobs in Cricklewood, greater london
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Net Zero Carbon Engagement Officer to support churches across the Westminster Deaneries in their journey towards net zero carbon. This is an exciting opportunity to work with parishes, clergy, volunteers and diocesan colleagues to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and care well for creation.
You will play a key role in coordinating activity at a local level, supporting churches with audits, funding applications and delivery of projects, while helping to build learning that can be shared more widely across London.
About the role
Reporting to the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead, you will:
- Engage with and support churches across the Westminster Deaneries (St Marylebone, Paddington and St Margaret) in progressing towards net zero carbon
- Coordinate and grow the Westminster Climate Forum, encouraging collaboration and shared learning between churches
- Support churches to complete energy and net zero carbon audits and implement recommendations
- Promote funding opportunities and support churches with grant applications
- Work with fundraising colleagues to submit funding bids on behalf of individual churches and groups of churches
- Support churches to submit annual Energy Footprint Tool data
- Oversee grant distribution and support delivery of projects within budget and timescales
- Work with communications colleagues to develop case studies and share learning
- Contribute to developing models for deanery-level net zero carbon coordination across London
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of responsibilities.
About you
You will bring:
Essential
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
- Clear written and spoken English
- The right to work in the UK
- A passion for environmental issues and tackling the climate crisis
- An empathetic understanding of the mission and values of the Church of England
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Experience of organising events and public speaking
- Working knowledge of net zero carbon projects and/or church buildings
- Experience of writing grant applications
- An understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England and the role of parish clergy
- Experience of working with volunteers
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Shortlist/invite: w/c 12 February 2026
Interviews: w/c 2 February 2026
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata to 0.6 FTE £27,000 - £30,000)
Duration: Until 31st March 2027 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Location: Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work some of their regular time in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events.
Purpose of This Role:
This is a key role within NASP’s Operations team, leading on financial processes and procedures across the organisation. The Finance Manager will develop and maintain accurate and consistent records, provide regular reporting to support budgeting & forecasting, support on the annual audit, and ensure regulatory compliance & best practice across all of NASP’s work.
The role will work closely with the CEO, Director of Operations, and the Operations Coordinator (Finance & HR); as well as our outsourced accounting service provider (Carpenter Box). In addition, the role will support colleagues and teams more widely by costing funding bids for income generation, grant reporting, project accounting, and providing general financial expertise and guidance.
The Finance Manager will also support in preparing projections and updates for NASP’s Board of Trustees, working with the CEO, DoO, and Chair of the Finance, Audit, Investment & Risk Subcommittee (FAIRCo); this will include deputising for the Director of Operations on finance-related matters where appropriate.
Person Specification:
Experience & Knowledge:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA) or equivalent
- Knowledge of the VCFSE sector and/or Social Prescribing
- Experience of working within an accounts/finance role within a small to medium charity or the not-for-profit sector
- Up-to-date knowledge of the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- Good understanding of compliance and regulatory standards
- Experience supporting preparation of statutory accounts
- Experience supporting income generation (e.g. funding applications) (desirable)
Skills & Attributes:
- Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and financial acumen
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
- Use of Microsoft suite (Teams, Excel), and accounting software such as Xero (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with colleagues who are non-finance professionals
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
- Review monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate coding and reporting, working with budget holders and reporting any adjustments to Carpenter Box
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting, including scenario planning and going concern forecasts
- Manage accounts receivable/payable; follow up on unpaid invoices/outstanding payments, ensuring these are escalated as necessary
- Regular review of processes and procedures, ensuring robustness and efficiency at all levels
- Support Carpenter Box with quarterly VAT and Gift Aid returns as necessary
- Support Carpenter Box with year end annual account preparation
- Oversee provision of appropriate accounting and finance software (Xero, Soldo, ApprovalMax)
- Deputise for Director of Operations where necessary, e.g. payroll or providing updates to NASP’s Board of Trustees
Governance, Compliance, & Board Support
- Provide oversight for financial processes across NASP, ensuring compliance with both NASP’s policy suite and any regulatory requirements
- Support on process for annual audit and NASP’s annual report, providing relevant documents to auditors, answering queries, ensuring timelines are met
- Advising the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on any relevant updates to legislation or regulatory requirements
- Provide relevant reports and updates to NASP’s Board of Trustees and Finance Subcommittee, attending meetings where appropriate
Wider Organisational Support
- Work with Fundraising Consultant and colleagues as required to support on income generation, such as providing costings for bids; and mantaining accurate records on bids currently in progress and expected income
- Supporting on financial reporting for grants, such as providing I&E statements or other information as required
- Work with budget holders to set budgets, forecast, and monitor to ensure robust management and accurate reporting of overspend or underspend
- Provide general financial expertise & support to colleagues across the organisation
- Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to ensure our day-to-day processes are effective (e.g. expense claims, Soldo reconciliations, invoice & payment processing)
Reporting To: Director of Operations
We support communities and organisations through social prescribing so that more people across the UK can enjoy better health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.
The successful candidate willdeliver a high-quality service to young people aged 16–17 and their families across Hertfordshire, working alongside the Family Link Work and Mediation services to prevent family breakdown and reduce repeat homelessness. They will also support the wider team and work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the service achieves its key performance indicators (KPIs).
What will you be doing?
Lead the hyh Hub, overseeing its day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective delivery of services. The Hub acts as a gateway for young people aged 16–17 to access hyh’s prevention services. In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and commissioners, while supporting the recruitment, training, and professional development of Advice & Information and Admin Workers. You will also monitor outcomes and produce reports for the leadership team and funders to demonstrate impact and inform future service development.
What will the role involve:
- Leadership of the Advice and Infromation Team
- Service Delivery offering advice and options to young people, family members and professionals to prevent amily breakdown and homelessness.
- Partnership and Stakeholder Mangement
- Full job description attached and avaialble on our website.
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.Closing Date 15th January 2026.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Mortlake, South West London (home/flexible working considered)
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Happy to consider flexible working
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service* • Company pension contribution • Life insurance (3 x salary)* • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans* • Additional maternity pay and leave* •Additional paternity pay* • Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
Role Overview
You will play a key role in the management and development of corporate partnerships that deliver vital funds and awareness to support missing people and their loved ones. You will support new business development and deliver first class account management to existing partners. If you have experience of account or relationship management, this is a brilliant opportunity for you to learn and develop in a supportive, values driven and fast paced environment. You will be highly motivated to make things happen, human and innovative in your approach and understand the importance of building strong relationships at every level. We welcome applications from people with the right mind-set, and relevant experience, who are looking to break into the voluntary sector.
To be successful in this role you will have:
• Experience of developing relationships and of account/relationship management;
• A proven track record of exceeding targets;
• Good networking skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels;
• A customer/supporter-centric approach.
About Missing People
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change.
Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.
Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
Dates
Closing date: 23:59 on 11 January 2026
Interview date: 15 January 2026
Please find attached the job description/person specification, and a letter from the hiring manager. Information about the Charity's achievements is also attached. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we have sufficient candidates so we would encourage you to apply soon.
How to Apply
Please include your CV and a Supporting Statement that demonstrates how you are a good fit for this role. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we have sufficient interest.
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Officer, Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Executive, Business Development Officer, Corporate Giving, Corporate Engagement, etc.
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Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones.
Fundraising Relationship Manager
Hours: 30-35 hours to be discussed. Overnight travel required occasionally
Annual leave: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
Pay: £33-40,000 FTE depending on experience.
Location: Home-based, England. The North West and the Midlands are of particular interest - however, other areas could include: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East of England, South East, London and Wales
Closing: Midnight, 11th January 2026.
What you'll do
We’re looking for a Fundraising Relationship Manager to nurture and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, identify new opportunities, and help shape our exciting Gaming for Good work. Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser or you bring transferable skills from sales, account management or marketing, you’ll play a key role in securing income that directly benefits thousands of children each year.
You’ll build warm, purposeful connections, create tailored, compelling proposals, and provide inspiring updates that keep supporters engaged and motivated. This role is perfect for someone who loves meeting people, spotting potential, and telling stories that bring our mission to life.
About you
We’re open to applicants who are new to fundraising but have excellent communication skills, creativity, strong organisational habits, and a genuine passion for what we do. You’ll work from home, with occasional travel to meet supporters and visit our programmes, supported by a friendly and collaborative team spread across the country.
About The Country Trust
The Country Trust is a growing, energetic charity helping children in disadvantaged children connect with the land that sustains us all. Through food, farming and countryside experiences we provide opportunities that build confidence, curiosity and real-world learning that can transform their futures.
Closing: Midnight, 11th January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Programme Support & Knowledge Director
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: The role can be based in the London, United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
UK: £75,916 - £79,912 per year with excellent benefits.
Ethiopia: ETB 13544181 - 19864798.8 per year with excellent benefits.
Tanzania: TZS 217215222.3 - 304101311.22 per year with excellent benefits.
Nigeria: NGN 81860262.3 - 106418340.99 per year with excellent benefits.
Ghana: GHS 1200723 - 1681013 per year with excellent benefits.
Rwanda: RWF 95234280.3 - 133327992.42 per year with excellent benefits.
Salaries and benefits for other countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Programme Support & Knowledge (PSK) team is a critical and dynamic unit within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), working across 17 countries in Africa and Asia. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of over 20 technical specialists and advisors committed to bringing sustainable WASH to the world’s poorest and most marginalised people.
About the role
As our Programme Support and Knowledge Director, you will play a key role in delivering our mission by providing strategic leadership to the PSK team and the wider IPD, as part of the department’s SMT. You will also input into organisation-wide initiatives, external collaborations and global networks to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to WaterAid UK’s programmes
- Lead the Programme Support & Knowledge Team
- Lead programme learning and knowledge management
- Oversee programme support and capacity development
- Support fundraising, external engagement, partnerships and communications
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Extensive and deep experience in WASH development across multiple contexts
- Strong technical WASH skills – e.g. sustainable rural and /or urban water supply service delivery and management, climate resilient WASH,
- Systems-thinking capability to support transformational WASH programming
- Proven ability to lead strategic, impactful initiatives in large organisations
- Strong understanding of planning, monitoring and evaluation in development
- Experience in knowledge management, learning and capacity development
- Proven experience of developing propositions and donor engagement and
- A track record of leading high-performing teams and supporting change
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Working knowledge of French, Portuguese or Spanish
- Experience leading or managing applied research
- Experience establishing and promoting technical standards.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on December 21st 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



London: 3-4 days (22.5-30 hours)
Flexibility can be discussed at the interview. The salary shown is for full time hours and would be pro rata for part time.
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Partnership Development Managers (PDM) are motivated and driven to broaden and deepen CAP's relationship with the church to fulfil CAPs Purpose, Vision & Mission.
Purpose Statement
To inspire and equip churches across the UK to help people out of debt andpoverty and invite them to become followers of Jesus.
Vision:
Transformed lives - We want to see people across the UK released from poverty, living with faith in Jesus and hope for the future.
Thriving churches - We want to see churches that have become the beating heart of their communities, actively serving them and bringing the hope of Jesus.
An end to UK poverty - We want to see a hope-filled society, free from poverty, with churches united to improve the lives of those facing debt and financial hardship.
Mission
No one should face debt and poverty alone: The steadfast presence of a local church, ready to walk alongside you during the toughest financial storms.
Our aim is that when a vulnerable person who needs our type of face to face help is experiencing financial crisis or vulnerability, there will be a church in their community that is ready to walk alongside them. That church will offer steadfast support as they restore their financial resilience and hope for the future whilst introducing them to the fullness of life that Jesus offers.
Partnership Development - Team Purpose
Our work is fundamental to the growth and success of CAP, encapsulated in our Mission statement: to have a partner church in every community ready to walk alongside the poorest and most vulnerable people. We are responsible for achieving this by establishing Church Partnerships.
Together with our Church partners, we deliver our life-changing services, firstly our core Debt Help service that is then supported by essential wrap-around resilience programs like Job Clubs, Life Skills, and Money Coaching. This work isn't just about helping people get out of debt and poverty; it's about seeing lives radically changed. We are driven by a passion to see people not only find financial freedom, thriving in life, but also become followers of Jesus and find a true sense of belonging in a local church.
Our team
We're looking for a compassionate, self-starting individual who is tenacious, goal-oriented, and target-driven with a make it happen mentality, because they know the impact growing this movement will have on thousands of people's lives.
This role is part of the Partnership Development Team within the Mission & Movement Directorate. Reporting to the Head of Movement Development, you will be responsible for initiating and engaging with senior church leaders and wider networks to partner with CAP, primarily through our life-changing Debt Centre service.
As a Partnership Development Manager, you'll be a key driver of our mission. We're looking for a self-motivated, results-oriented, problem solving individual who can build and nurture relationships across diverse church networks and denominations.
You will be responsible for generating new partnership opportunities, inspiring church leaders and wider networks to engage with CAP's vision and partner with us. You'll need to be an entrepreneurial self-starter with a proven ability to build a robust pipeline and deliver on growth targets, specifically around Debt Centre growth motivated by our desire to help more people out of debt and poverty and see them become followers of Jesus.
Partnership Development Manager Scope
- The team is split between full time and part time PDMs.
- Significant amount of travel with large regions to cover.
- This role has no direct reports.
- In line with our expenses policy, all expenses (e.g. mileage costs) are claimed retrospectively via our CAP Expenses system.
Role:
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for expanding CAP's partnership network across your region alongside the Regional Director and Head of Movement Development, strategically prioritizing and developing relationships with church leaders and networks to establish new partnerships and services. You'll achieve this by collaborating with other teams, proactively networking with Christian organizations and denominational leaders (where appropriate), and representing CAP at various events, all with the goal of growing our influence and opening new services in every community.
- Proactive management of contacts as they progress through the pipeline, working alongside churches to identify if a CAP service supports their church vision, and if appropriate, manage them through the church journey and experience to open a new CAP service.
- To open new Debt Centre Partnerships as laid out in regional Development plans in target areas of deprivation and communities across the region.
- To open resilience services (Job Clubs, Life skills & Money Coaching) with new and existing church partnerships.
- Alongside Regional Director to identify key areas from across the region to host and organize a targeted number of CAP Spotlight Events per term. These events are designed to gather church leaders around a table to have conversations around opening a multi Church Debt Centre.
- To proactively build, manage and progress a self generated caseload of churches within your region, through cold calling, face to face meetings and all other appropriate forms of communication. This will include frequent travel across the region to meet with appropriate churches/ leaders.
- Refer potential new Debt Coaches or Churches that might want to work with an existing or expanding Church Partnership to the relevant Area Partnership Managers who are responsible for existing centre growth and sustainability.
- To work with Regional Leaders and Area Partnership Managers to deepen local knowledge and connections in order to deliver new church partnership opportunities.
- To collaborate across departments where needed to support and engage with Church Events, Talks, Conferences, Festivals, Church Leaders Meetings and other relevant events within your region, working on exhibition stands (when necessary) to help generate enquiries.
- To work with local church teams to ensure appropriate candidates are identified and have a full understanding of the role and responsibilities involved, ensuring CAP¿s selection team receive the appropriate information in a timely manner.
- To advocate and make introductions where appropriate for Church talks, CCT and fundraising opportunities.
- Where appropriate, to represent Partnership Development in additional projects which improve the delivery and content of CAP's products and services.
Measurable Outputs:
- Consistently exemplifies a can do, above and beyond go-getter attitude to deliver results, keeping the main thing, the main thing.
- Achieve targets around the number of new Debt Centre openings in your region per term and year.
- Achieve targets around the number of new to CAP, Job Clubs, Life Skills and Money Coaching openings in your region per term and year.
- Achieve targets around the number of self generated warm leads (warm = actively engaging in conversation with a view to partnership).
- Achieve targets around Regional Spotlight events.
- Active pipeline management (closed, lost, won).
- Ensure that every new partner church completes and returns partnership agreements, additional policies and all candidate paperwork by the relevant deadlines for every new service prior to training (including Direct Debit Agreements).
- Active involvement to support the wider team around logistics, processes and a small amount of project management.
Culture:
- Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP.
- Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity.
- Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the Charity.
Other Responsibilities Include:
- Being willing to pray with staff and be fully engaged with our Christ Centred culture.
- To encourage friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer program, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Attendance at annual CAP staff conferences
- Ability to self generate opportunities through hard work, tenacity and relationship.
- Ability to build relationships and inspire others to take action, especially church leaders from across a range of denominations, your passion for the mission is infectious and is your key motivator.
- Ability to manage the whole sales process, confidently leading the conversation and directing the next steps for action at every step.
- Ability to talk confidently and with compassion about the subject of poverty inspiring Churches to respond to the need.
- High levels of emotional intelligence with an ability to progress relationships and conversations to reach desired outcomes.
- Strong telephone manager with an ability to connect over the phone.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Naturally decisive and proactive.
- Natural relationship builder.
- Able to work remotely, unsupervised, under pressure and juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Resilient.
- Confident Public Speaker
- A confident communicator who promotes CAP's culture and values at all times.
- Ability to prioritise time, tasks and attention effectively in a pressured environment.
- High levels of organisation skills and drive to reach targets quickly and efficiently
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Experience
- Absolute passion and experience to advance the Kingdom of God, either through, with or as part of your local church.
- Demonstrable example & experience of what it takes to grow a business / portfolio / partnership / and or client base.
- Demonstrable examples & experience of what it takes to drive success in a commercial context.
- Demonstrable experience of what it takes to be a self starter
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in driving and delivering results.
- Experience of building networks and relationships with external organisations.
- You know what it takes and what¿s required to work to deadlines and targets.
- Administrative experience.
- Good I.T. skills
- Comfortable praying for and with Church leaders
Christian Commitment:
The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty's Statement of Faith and Core Values
Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of own personal faith and in line with CAP's Statement of Faith.
All adults working in, or on behalf of the CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes: A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP Services can be delivered. Identify children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns and to follow the CAP Safeguarding Policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
Educational requirements:
- A proven track record is what matters to make this role a success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Construction Youth Trust is seeking Delivery Team Interns to work in London!
Schools and Programme Intern – (London)
Salary: London Living Wage £28,860 p.a. FTE
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract with the prospect of progression to a permanent Coordinator role
Location: Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX
Reporting to: Programme Manager/Programme Hub Manager
About the Role:
Here at Construction Youth Trust, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to learn and ready to dive into a supported internship. This is a fantastic chance to get a hands-on feel for what it's like to work in the charity sector. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the Trust e.g. participation in strategic working groups.
We are particularly looking for individuals at the start of their career interested in working directly with young people within our Delivery Team. Also, as one of our interns, you'll gain valuable skills to kickstart your career, with the prospect of progressing into a Coordinator role with us. Plus, you'll have an internal buddy to support you and help you settle in throughout your internship.
As a Delivery Team Intern, your key duties and responsibilities could include:
· Supporting the team to deliver fun and engaging programmes and activities for young people (primarily in schools/colleges and with employers) to get them ready for the working world by building on their skills and confidence.
· Supporting the team in the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools and referral partners.
· Supporting the team to enlist, manage and coordinate the support of local industry partners to connect young people with opportunities and employers that match their unique strengths and interests.
· Supporting the team with administrative tasks, helping to register, monitor, and evaluate the young people participating in programmes and activities.
· Please note that you will be required to travel across London regularly
About You
The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, what we are looking for in our new Intern(s) includes:
· Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing barriers to work.
· Good organisational skills, detail orientated and proactive in finding solutions.
· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as our Intern you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities.
· IT literate and digitally savvy
· Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.
· A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.
· Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.
About Us
Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.
Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.
We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.
At the Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to this commitment. All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out.
We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.
You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:
· 25 days annual leave per year which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year
· An additional discretionary “Day for You” (pro rata for part-time)
· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service
· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%
· All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.
· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)
· Opportunity to Work from Home
· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities
· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the application form (available via this site page) explaining why you're interested in this role and how you meet the person specification.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: 9am on 23rd January 2026. However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for these roles ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.
A second interview may also be required.
You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role by applying for this role via Charity Jobs.
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Mind in Croydon is seeking to recruit a full time Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) to join our small, dedicated team of Independent Mental Health Advocates working to provide advocacy services to adults subjected to detention under the Mental Health Act in the London Borough of Croydon to ensure they understand, express and exercise their rights, and to enable them to access essential services. The advocacy team also provides Community Mental Health Advocacy for people who are informal patients in psychiatric hospital or living in the community and provides weekly advocacy service at two InMind Healthcare Group hospitals in Croydon.
This role is suitable for a fully qualified Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) with a proven ability to support people under the Mental Health Act. We are not considering trainee positions at this time.
In December 2024 the team was awarded the Quality Performance Mark in Advocacy, a testament to their quality of service providing safe and life-changing support.
SALARY: £30,404 per annum
plus pension contributions (above 4% by salary sacrifice)
REPORTS TO: Advocate Service Manager
TERM: Permanent, subject to funding, full time (36 hours pw)
BASED AT: Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham BR3 3BX. Advocates are also required to meet clients at different sites throughout Croydon and neighbouring boroughs.
This role supports hybrid working. Other flexible arrangements can be discussed however please note that specific flexible working arrangements such as staggered hours may not be feasible due to operational constraints set by the Hospital.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and a cover letter no longer than 2 A4 pages, outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification above.
Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
18 Month Contract, Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
Reports to: Digital Communications Manager
Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.
Extra Information: We offer blended working within this role – with a minimum two days a week in the office or at key stakeholder meetings externally required.
About the role:
This an exciting time to be joining Motability Foundation. With our newly launched five-year strategy, our vision is clear - we want to build transport equity for disabled people in the UK so that they can make the journeys they choose.
As our Social Media Manager, you will actively monitor trends, conversations, and opportunities across the transport and disability sector to identify moments where Motability Foundation can engage, respond, and lead. You’ll create compelling, original content for our digital channels spotlighting our impact, amplifying our voice and the voices of disabled people. Working within our growing Digital Communications team, you’ll ensure our content is timely, relevant, and aligned with sector developments, supporting our strategic aims and deepening community engagement.
What you will be doing:
Social media management and community building
- Own day-to-day management of our social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook).
- Foster community engagement - respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely, sensitive, and brand-aligned way.
- Develop and implement community-building initiatives (user-generated content and beneficiary support stories)
- Follow best practice guidelines to ensure all content is accessible (e.g. alt text, video captions).
Content creation and storytelling
- Create original, on-brand social media content that reflects Motability Foundation’s values, mission, and impact. This includes written copy, graphics, short videos, infographics, and carousel posts.
- Develop content that communicates impact and encourages calls to action, such as grant applications or case study sign-ups.
- Collaborate with the Content and Stories Executive, and Communications team colleagues (e.g. press, public affairs) to source stories, case studies, and content opportunities.
- Maintain the digital content calendar in coordination with the Digital Communications team.
Campaign planning an execution
- Lead integrated digital awareness-raising campaigns that bring together organic social, paid social, email, and web content.
- Manage campaign creative, scheduling, and coordination, ensuring timely execution and message alignment.
- Work with partner organisations and external agencies to deliver high-quality campaign assets.
Social listening, analytics and reporting
- Use social listening tools to track sentiment, conversations, and emerging trends in the transport and disability space.
- Help develop and monitor KPIs (reach, engagement, conversion, sentiment) and produce regular performance reports.
- Translate insights into actionable recommendations for content, community, and campaign optimisation.
- Use A/B testing or experimentation (post times, formats, messaging) to improve performance.
Strategy development and implementation
- Support the development of a long-term social media strategy aligned with the charity’s five-year strategy.
- Help define audience segments, tone of voice, content pillars, channel priorities, and metrics for success.
- Contribute to cross-functional strategy discussions to ensure social media aligns with wider organisational goals.
- Stay up to date on social media trends, platform changes, emerging tools, and best practices in the charity sector.
Risk management and brand governance
- Ensure that all social content aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and organisational values.
- Escalate any reputational or safeguarding risks (e.g. negative sentiment, sensitive stories) to the Digital Communications Manager and wider Communications team.
- Support the development and implementation of social media policy, guidelines, and process maps.
Your experience:
- Proven track record of success in a dedicated social media or digital communications role, ideally within a charity or a public sector organisation.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Experience developing and running social media campaigns (using organic and paid content).
- Skilled at content creation: writing, graphic design (e.g. Canva or Adobe Express) and basic video production / editing.
- Used social analytics and listening tools to measure performance, monitor sentiment, and generate insights.
- Managed or contributed to multi-channel campaigns, combining social media with email and website.
- Experience managing a content calendar and coordinating with different teams.
- Proficient with social scheduling and management tools e.g. Sprout Social, Emplifi or similar.
- Experience in reporting, A/B testing, or using insights to optimise content is a plus.
- Strong understanding in managing and optimising digital communication channels, including social media strategy and content.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to haves
- Experience working with or for disabled people's organisations or charities.
- Experience editing website pages using a CMS e.g. Umbraco, WordPress
- Experience partnering with external agencies or consultants.
- Understanding of SEO, UX and accessibility best practices and have applied them in your work.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
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About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting RFUK’s income generation and donor engagement strategies. Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Coordinator, you’ll contribute to a range of activities—from researching trusts and foundations, assisting with grant applications, and managing donor care, to supporting events like the London Marathon and helping implement our digital engagement strategy.
This is a part-time role (21 hours per week), fixed-term for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
About you
You’re an organised and proactive individual with demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within a charity or international development context. You have excellent communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and confidence in using CRM systems and digital tools to manage donor relationships. You thrive on collaboration, can juggle multiple tasks, and are committed to RFUK’s values of environmental and social justice.
If you’re passionate about protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave (pro rata), 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of one day per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Monday 12th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 28th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.
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Reports to: Operations Director (Head of Delivery)
Contract: Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Interview process: Will be in the New Year
Role Purpose
As Payroll Lead, you will manage HOST’s global payroll operations — ensuring that all staff, contractors, and hosted partners are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.
You will bring structure, care, and precision to one of HOST’s most essential services: ensuring the people driving climate and social action receive the financial stability they need to do their best work.
This role supports both internal HOST staff and hosted partners, liaising across HR, Finance, and Community Support to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient payroll management. You will also help develop new systems and processes as HOST expands internationally, ensuring our operations remain smooth, transparent, and aligned with local legislation.
Core Responsibilities
1. Payroll Management
- Manage all aspects of monthly payroll for UK and international employees, contractors, and hosted partner staff.
- Prepare and process payroll changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments) in line with internal procedures.
- Ensure timely submission of payroll information to Finance and external providers.
- Reconcile payroll each month, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Reporting cadence: Monthly payroll cycle; quarterly summary to Operations Director.
2. Compliance and Record-Keeping
- Ensure full compliance with UK employment law, tax regulations, and international payroll requirements in collaboration with external providers.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee and contractor records.
- Support statutory reporting, including PAYE, HMRC, and pension submissions.
- Liaise with HOST’s Finance Team on audits and compliance reviews.
Reporting cadence: Monthly compliance report; annual payroll compliance review.
3. System Management and Improvement
- Maintain and improve digital payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and secure integration with Finance and HR tools.
- Support the development of HOSTHub payroll features and automation processes with the Tech Team.
- Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen reporting.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly system and process improvement review.
4. Contractor and International Payroll Support
- Coordinate with the Community Support and Finance Teams to process international contractor payments, ensuring correct deductions and documentation.
- Liaise with local payroll providers and Employer of Record (EoR) partners to ensure compliance in each jurisdiction.
- Track and report on cross-border payroll performance and issue resolution.
Reporting cadence: Monthly report; immediate escalation of compliance concerns.
5. HR and Staff Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from staff and contractors, providing clear and timely responses.
- Collaborate with the HR & Operations teams to ensure policies and processes reflect payroll updates and legislation.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and contractors.
Reporting cadence: Ongoing; monthly summary of staff queries and resolutions.
6. Risk and Confidentiality
- Identify potential payroll or compliance risks, escalating concerns to the Operations Director and Finance Manager.
- Ensure all payroll data and personal information are handled securely, in line with GDPR and HOST’s data protection policies.
Reporting cadence: Ongoing; quarterly inclusion in organisational risk report.
Key Relationships
Internal: Operations Director, Finance Manager, Accountant, Community Support Leads, HR & Payroll External Specialist, and Legal Lead.
External: Payroll providers, Employer of Record partners, and hosted partner representatives.
Performance Indicators
- 100% accuracy in payroll delivery and documentation.
- 100% on-time monthly payroll completion.
- All compliance and statutory submissions completed by deadline.
- 100% confidentiality maintained in payroll data handling.
- Measurable improvements in payroll efficiency and staff satisfaction.
Qualifications/Experience: Member of recognised payroll body e.g. CIPP/GPA
We believe in the power of people to do extraordinary things. Our mission is to host the world's change-makers, enabling climate and social action.
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Are you an experienced Conservation Manager who wants to support locally-led biodiversity conservation and make a difference for the most overlooked and threatened species in Southeast Asia?
If that sounds like you, we have an exciting role of Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team.
You will play a key part in managing and leading the Asian Species Programme, as well as having the opportunity to represent the organisation externally with a variety of stakeholders.
As a standout candidate you will show your strengths in forming strong, trusted relationships with partners, staff and other collaborators, as well as your deep understanding of environmental science and biodiversity conservation.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU USE AI IN YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO BE SHORTLISTED. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR UNIQUE, BRILLIANT SELF. We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process.
Closing date: 5th January 2026 10am
First stage interviews (Zoom): 12 – 14 January 2026
Skills assessment (undertaken at home): 15 – 16 January 2026
Second stage interviews (at our office in-person): 21 – 22 January 2026
Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: We bring conservation to life through our work, championing effective approaches and increasing funding for Earth’s overlooked species and ecosystems and the communities working to protect them. By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.
We welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities who meet the criteria (in the section of the job description headed ‘What you will bring to the team’) and opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information below.
Application and Recruitment Process
Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process. To support this, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised by Charity Job to mitigate against unconscious bias. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do what we can to accommodate these for you. Please also let us know which pronouns you would like to be referred by, if you wish.
How to apply:
· Complete the application questions, upload your CV, and submit your application through Charity Job.
· Fill in our candidate survey. Whilst this survey is optional it is the way to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (information below) if you would like.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.
As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey. If you meet the essential criteria for a role, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage assessment. The results of this assessment will be used to select candidates for the first-stage interview.
If you would like to take part in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please follow the instructions in the attached document.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
This role leads and supports the staff team delivering one-to-one navigator-style support to kinship carers as part of the Kinship Connected feasibility randomised controlled trial. You will ensure the team provides consistent, high quality, relational support that reflects Kinship’s values and trauma-informed practice.
You will work closely with the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager and will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
The Programmes Manager leads practice quality, staff development, safeguarding and relational delivery. The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager leads operational quality, systems, processes, data and compliance. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead the day-to-day practice and relational delivery of the Kinship Connected (Navigator) support model.
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Support Kinship Family Workers to deliver high quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support to kinship carers.
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Ensure clear case management, boundaries, risk management and reflective practice.
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Embed the delivery approach set out in the Intervention Protocol and Kinship Navigator Service Manual.
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Ensure equity, accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of delivery, with particular focus on minoritised ethnic kinship families.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Provide high quality line management, reflective supervision and pastoral support to Kinship Family Workers
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Strong experience leading frontline delivery teams providing emotional, relational or social care support.
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Proven track record ensuring high quality casework, assessments, boundaries and risk management.
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Experience delivering strengths-based, trauma-informed and evidence-informed approaches.
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Substantial experience in line managing practitioners, delivering reflective supervision and supporting wellbeing.
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Experience leading high performing dispersed teams with confidence, consistency and compassion.
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Experience managing change and supporting staff through shifting delivery requirements.
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Strong background in safeguarding decision making, case discussions and organisational safeguarding culture.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Friday 9 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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What is it about Kinship’s mission and values that motivates you to lead the delivery of relational support for kinship carers, and how would these values shape your approach as a Programmes Manager?
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Describe a time you led or supported a team delivering emotional or relational support. How did you ensure consistent, high-quality practice?
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Give an example of how you have developed or supported practitioners through reflective supervision, coaching or managing difficult practice situations. What approach did you take and why?
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Describe a situation where you had to make or support a safeguarding decision. How did you balance risk, judgement and support for staff?
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Tell us about a time you worked with a local authority, commissioner or another external partner to resolve a challenge or improve delivery. What did you do?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Job title: Employment Advisor
Reports to: Client Services Manager
Line reports: None
Location:London
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 (London)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided). Open to flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Employment Advisor (EA) plays a key role in supporting refugees and people from refugee backgrounds to progress towards and secure sustainable employment. The EA provides tailored employment advice and guidance, helping clients build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to navigate the UK job market. This role will work with clients at various stages of their employment journey, with a particular focus on those in the earlier stages of understanding career options, developing employability skills, and exploring education, training, and volunteering opportunities.
The EA will deliver one-to-one and group-based employability support, collaborate with employers and volunteers to source opportunities for clients, and maintain strong relationships with referral and support partners to ensure a holistic approach to employment support.
Key Responsibilities
We are a fast-paced charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness so your responsibilities may change, develop and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.
1) Client Support
- Provide tailored one-to-one support to clients, helping them understand the UK labour market, define career goals, and develop employability skills. This could be in-person or online depending on client needs.
- Support clients with CV and cover letter writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job searching.
- Guide clients in identifying appropriate employment, education, training, and volunteering opportunities that align with their career aspirations.
- Deliver group sessions to help clients build knowledge and skills in a supportive peer-learning environment.
- Manage a caseload of clients with varying needs, adjusting frequency and intensity of support based on individual requirements.
2) Employer, Volunteer and Referral Partner Engagement
- Engage with employers to build networks and identify job, training, and work experience opportunities for clients.
- Attend job fairs and community events to connect clients with employers and recruitment opportunities.
- Support outreach initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with local referral partners, including Jobcentres, community organisations, and other support services.
- Liaise with volunteers to source additional expertise and mentoring opportunities for clients.
- Establish and maintain relationships with referral partners and support agencies to signpost clients to additional services, including welfare, housing, and mental health support.
3) Service Delivery and Administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes in the CRM system.
- Implement and adhere to monitoring and evaluation processes to track client outcomes and inform service improvements.
- Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, making appropriate referrals and ensuring clients receive the support they need.
- Support managers with additional projects, such as research, resource development, and service improvements.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack when you click 'Apply'.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 30 December at 11:30pm.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and /or are from a refugee background. Please feel free to use information and resources found here, which may help in preparing your job application.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support with your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager, Andleeb Khan for further details. You can find contact details on the final page of this recruitment pack.
We are open to flexible working arrangements and alternative working patterns.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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