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Head of Sector Development
Full Time: 35 hours per week | £55,500pa | Hybrid | Closing Date 7th August 2025
Job Reference: HSD02 (Please quote this on any correspondence)
Headline: Help shape sector development for the UK’s professional body for libraries, information, and knowledge management
The role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to join us as Head of Sector Development. This pivotal leadership role will drive the delivery and growth of our professional services, shaping how the profession attracts, develops, and retains talent. You will play a critical role in ensuring CILIP continues to set the standard in professional development, assessment, and workforce support, enhancing the value we offer to members, employers, learning providers, and wider stakeholders.
What you’ll be responsible for:
As Head of Sector Development, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver and evolve a portfolio of services that support career progression, professional registration, accreditation, training, and sector-wide standards. You will take ownership of the Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB), ensuring it remains relevant, robust, and at the heart of our service offer. You will work closely with learning and employer partners, member networks, and other professional communities to strengthen talent pathways, while ensuring that our services are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with market need.
You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the sector development function, reporting on its impact and outcomes, and driving commercial growth through effective product design and service delivery. This includes the development of a scalable training offer, effective use of digital platforms, and innovation in content packaging. Your leadership will ensure that quality assurance standards are upheld across all services, while also championing the importance of professionalism and ethical practice throughout the sector.
What we’re looking for
You will bring significant experience from within the library, information, or knowledge management field, alongside deep knowledge of the professional development landscape. Your expertise will include developing competency frameworks, managing accredited programmes, and designing services that support career-long learning and progression. You will be confident working with regulatory requirements and quality standards, and able to use market intelligence and internal data to inform strategic decisions.
As a leader, you will be values-driven, collaborative, and commercially minded. You’ll be an effective communicator with the presence and credibility to represent CILIP at senior levels. You’ll bring a strong understanding of inclusive practice and a proven ability to develop services that are accessible and relevant to a diverse profession. Most importantly, you will be passionate about professional development, driven by impact, and committed to strengthening the role of the sector in society.
Why join us?
We’re on an exciting journey to transform how we work, what we offer, and how we serve our members and partners. You’ll play a central role in shaping this future, leading change, driving innovation, and helping ensure CILIP thrives in a rapidly evolving sector.
If you're an inclusive, strategic leader who thrives on innovation, people leadership, and delivering measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and shares our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
What we do:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): We will deliver high-quality CPD events and training that enable our members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise.
- Membership services: We will provide excellent membership services that support our members and enable them to maximise their membership benefits.
- Professional standards: We will uphold and develop professional standards that promote excellence in libraries, information and knowledge management.
- Content and publishing: We will deliver high-quality books, journals, magazines, and other content that enables our members to improve their skills and develop their expertise.
- Advocacy: We will advocate for the value of our profession and the important role of our members in organisations and society.
- Research and development: We will work in collaboration to deliver R&D programmes which advance our strategic goals.
Benefits of working for CILIP:
- Work alongside passionate, mission-driven professionals.
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
- Generous pension and death-in-service entitlement.
- 28 days paid leave per year, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Perkbox employee discounts.
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption and carer’s leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply:
Please submit a letter of application outlining how you meet the criteria and why you are the right fit for this role.
For full details, please refer to the attached role description and person specification (on our website).
To express your interest or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact our HR department,
Closing date: Applications should be submitted by midnight on Thursday 7th August 2025 with shortlisting taking place on Monday 11th August.
Interviews: Will be held week commencing 25th August 2025
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In response to NHS Long Term Plan priorities and building on established local partnerships and place-based system transformation, our vision in Bexley is to transform our model of mental health and wellbeing care and support. We aim to provide accessible, responsive, and inclusive mental health support across the local area. This system-wide transformation will redesign how community mental health services are delivered and experienced, placing communities and individuals at the heart of what we do and how we do it.
The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub will sit alongside and compliment those provided by primary and secondary care ensuring that by working together anybody who needs a service sees the right person at the right time, through a single point of entry. Together, we’re making sure we’re walking alongside people who need support every step of the way, making sure they are ok, making sure they’re accessing relevant support and then thinking about their next steps. This delivers against the NHS’s vision for mental health care and support through more local, community mental health services and how community services should offer whole-person, whole-population health approaches.
Job Purpose
To provide strategic and operational leadership for the Bexley Mental Health Hub, which is an integrated service between Mind in Bexley, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and London Borough of Bexley Adult Social Care . The postholder will play a key role in supporting three partners to deliver an integrated service, ensuring alignment, coordination, and high standards across both organisations. They will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and other senior leads to ensure service delivery is safe, effective, and responsive to community needs.
This position requires the ability to deliver results at pace, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. The postholder will manage a team of clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring performance, professional development, and wellbeing are prioritised. They will promote continuous improvement, foster collaboration, and oversee scheduling, facilities management, compliance, and adherence to regulations. Progress will be reported through personal representation at key stakeholder meetings. A strong commitment to ensuring the service meets the needs of Bexley residents is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day operational delivery and continuous development of the Bexley Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, ensuring services are high quality, efficient, and aligned with strategic objectives.
- Provide operational oversight across Oxleas and Mind in Bexley, ensuring integrated pathways and a seamless service user experience.
- Play a key role in supporting two integrated services, promoting effective joint working and service alignment.
- Work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to align clinical leadership with operational priorities and ensure consistent care standards.
- Oversee scheduling of services and resources to ensure timely, effective support across the system.
- Develop links with local community organisations to support delivery of services in these communities
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver results at pace, driving performance and responding quickly to emerging issues.
- Monitor KPIs and contract requirements, report outcomes to senior stakeholders and commissioners, and take corrective action where needed.
- Ensure services reflect local health needs and priorities so that the Hub consistently meets the needs of Bexley residents.
- Report progress through personal representation at strategic forums, operational boards, and stakeholder meetings.
Service Integration and Improvement
- Identify operational efficiencies, challenge outdated practices, and lead service development initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to support integrated care pathways.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring role clarity, effective communication, and shared accountability.
- Address barriers to collaboration and develop initiatives that enhance joint working and system responsiveness.
Quality Assurance, Governance, and Risk
- Support Clinical Lead with aspects of quality assurance, governance, and risk across both services, embedding safe and robust practices.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety,, clinical governance, and data protection regulations.
- In partnership with Adult Social Care and Oxleas ensure appropriate safeguarding process are in place and followed
- In partnership with Adult Social Care and Oxleas ensure incidents and complaints are safely managed and responded to appropriately, complete audits and ensure action plans are developed and delivered to improve outcomes, using insights to inform quality improvement.
- Support services to meet all statutory, regulatory, and contract standards.
Workforce Leadership and Development
- Manage a team of clinical and non-clinical staff, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and performance management.
- Promote wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional development across all staffing groups.
- Lead the implementation of competency frameworks, staff development plans, and training programmes.
- Provide expert guidance on complex cases, staff issues, and operational decisions.
- Support a positive workplace culture that values learning, accountability, and compassion.
Onboarding and Training
- Develop and deliver structured onboarding for new staff, aligned with organisational policies and best practice.
- Coordinate ongoing learning and reflective practice opportunities across both services.
Performance Management
- Establish measurable goals for staff and services, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback.
- Use coaching and supervision to build capability and confidence within the team.
Supervision and Support
- Offer regular 1:1 supervision to clinical and non-clinical staff, promoting open communication and support.
- Respond to staff concerns in a timely, fair, and supportive manner.
Conflict Resolution
- Address interpersonal or performance issues promptly, using appropriate strategies to resolve tensions.
- Maintain a healthy and productive team dynamic.
- Encourage staff input in service development, innovation, and decision-making.
Workload Management
- Monitor workloads and staffing levels to prevent burnout and support sustainability.
- Implement effective prioritisation and resource allocation strategies.
Communication and Reporting
- Maintain open, consistent communication across the workforce through meetings, briefings, and visible leadership.
- Analyse and present service data for planning, improvement, and commissioner reporting.
Innovation, Evaluation, and Policy Implementation
- Lead the development of evaluation tools and service reviews to track outcomes and drive innovation.
- Translate policy and strategic priorities into operational delivery across both organisations.
General Duties
- Uphold the values and policies of both Oxleas and Mind in Bexley.
- Oversee the management and maintenance of facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and inclusive environments.
- Undertake other duties as required, in line with the role and organisational priorities.
- This role will require agile working across the London Borough of Bexley to attend meetings and be present at clinics and offices where the MH Hub work from.
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 21st July 2025.
The duties outlined above are not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks as your role evolves within the organisation.
Submit CV accompanied by a supporting statement or cover letter that clearly articulates how your qualifications and experience correspond with the requirements of the role.
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Job Purpose
This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is a core and out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. Our aim of the service is to keep individuals well in the community and prevent readmission into hospital. The service operates 365 days a year from 14:00-22:00pm across all of our boroughs.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone or virtual on a one-to-one basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or preventing crisis.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and social crisis in HFEH.
- To proactively work with keeping people well in the community to reduce re-admitters into hospitals by working with WL NHS teams (e.g. discharge, LPS, CATT, MINT and SPA)
- To provide a true alternative to A&E via a non-clinical drop-in service to support clients
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation and crisis recovery planning.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis via a drop-in service.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual
The Role
The role of the team manager will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will also include line management and supervision of senior support workers and support workers within the service. Team managers are responsible for management of their site; including report writing, audits and being the named manager for the site and allocated borough following the borough-based approach. This role directly supports the service managers in keeping to a high standard service. The role will include implementing a smooth running of the service including facilitating debriefing and providing senior support onsite. The role of the team manager is non-clinical.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
• Understanding of risk and risk management
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• To work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Oversee re-admitters and clients being discharged on a weekly basis
• Good time keeping skills - Essential
• Responsible lead for allocated site, attend and lead discussions with MDT teams
• Responsible for keeping allocated site to a high standard and reporting any health and safety concerns
• To facilitate weekly team meetings with minutes and feedback any internal and external changes
• This role will be considered a key worker role
• Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour
• Keep minutes of all meetings attended and feedback to the wider team
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Considering each person as an individual
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
• To attend all mandatory training including safeguarding and GDPR.
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family
• Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions
• Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
• Understanding CQC standards and NICE guidelines around mental health
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Overseeing and provide shadowing to new staff members and volunteers
• Attend reflective practice, peer supervision and line management supervision
• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
• Actively participate in training and development
• Provide guidance to support workers and volunteers
• To work with service managers and assist with reporting and monitoring
Person Specification
• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of line management within a mental health setting
• Experience of de-escalation
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
• Empathy and non-judgemental approach
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
• Understanding of different databases such as Views, Salesforce and NHS
• Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and ability to travel to multiple locations (e.g. NHS sites and community sites) would be essential.
• Ability to work out of hours and on weekends at multiple locations including NHS sites and community sites
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.




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The Philanthropy Manager will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of corporate and philanthropic relationships. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people’s mental health, and critical care.
We’re looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to play a pivotal role in securing significant philanthropic income from high-net-worth individuals and charitable trusts and foundations to support the vital work of our hospitals. Leading a team of three, this role is responsible for cultivating and managing existing high-value philanthropic relationships, expanding our high-value networks and further embedding a culture of philanthropy across our hospitals and charity.
The ideal candidate will have strong understanding and experience in working with high-net-worth individuals to secure 5-6 figure gifts. Communication skills (both verbally and in writing) ideally gained within a fundraising or sales/business development environment. They will be a self-starter with an appetite to make unsolicited approaches to individuals, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals, charitable trust and foundations. They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Citizens Advice BANES
Citizens Advice Bath and NE Somerset is an independent local charity providing information and advice to residents of the BANES council area. We aim to empower people to resolve their problems and change their lives for the better.
We provide free, independent and confidential advice; whoever you are, whatever the problem. We help people overcome their problems and campaign on big issues when their voices need to be heard. We value diversity, champion equality, and challenge discrimination and harassment.
We’re here for everyone in the Bath and NE Somerset area and we work in partnership with other local services to provide the best possible advice and information to meet the needs of local residents.
We value diversity and promote equality and would welcome suitably qualified people with disabilities and minority ethnic applicants as these groups are under-represented in our workforce.
Role Purpose: You will play a vital role leading and managing a team and service, with overall responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes and providing clear, effective leadership. You will oversee a multi-skilled team, ensuring they remain motivated, supported, compliant and efficient in their roles. A key focus of the role is to foster a collaborative and client focused environment, where services are seamless and centred around the needs of those we support.
About our generalist advice service
We are contracted by Bath & NE Somerset council to deliver a generalist advice service to residents of the area. The contract was won by competitive tender in 2022 and runs for five years until March 2028.
The service is accessible by phone five days a week and face-to-face at three outreach locations in Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton. Follow up appointments are available by phone, at our offices or outreach locations.
Our impact
During 2024-25:
- We helped 5,961 people
- We dealt with 20,960 advice issues
- Top three advice issues – welfare benefits, utilities & energy, debt
- 63% of clients disabled or long-term health condition; 12% BAME
- Recorded financial gains of £7,010,650 for local communities
- 90% of clients would recommend the service
What we offer our staff
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Employee assistance programme
- Five weeks paid annual leave, plus all bank and public holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements
Recruitment timetable
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 July 2025 at 10.00am
Interviews: week commencing 14 July 2025 (to be held in central Bath)
We are searching for a Head of Community Development
Location: The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: 30.0 hours per week.
Salary: £38,987.69 per annum (pro rata £31,190.48).
Holidays: 31 days (232.5 hours, pro rata 186.0 hours) including Bank Holidays, plus additional long-service leave (capped).
Benefits: Pension scheme, subsidised under-fives childcare, employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities.
Closing Date: Monday 21st July.
Interviews: Week commencing 28th July.
We are very happy to discuss this position before the closing date.
We’re looking for a compassionate, strategic leader to join us as our Head of Community Development
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a department delivering high-impact services to our community of benefit, some services are in partnership with the NHS and Bristol City Council Social Care. You’ll shape and grow our community-facing work, focusing on what matters most to local people, while upholding the charity’s values and long-term vision.
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a committed team delivering our Community Development initiatives (BS3 Community Food Club & Cupboards. Activities for older people and intergenerational offers, BS3 Community Connectors and more), BS3 Community Webs (our social prescribing service), and BS3 Community Care (a growing Social Enterprise Community Business). You’ll work collaboratively with voluntary sector, statutory, and clinical partners, and contribute to the cross-organisation strategy and planning as part of the Senior Management Team.
Who we are
We are a well-established charity and community anchor organisation, based across two sites in Southville and Bedminster. Through our centres, café, nursery, and community programmes, we work to improve the wellbeing, health, happiness, and sense of belonging of people living in the BS3 area.
We’re passionate about helping our staff grow, whether that’s through professional development or creating space to thrive in their roles.
Who you are
You’re a relational leader and thoughtful collaborator, energised by meaningful community engagement. You bring:
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Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
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Experience in networking, partnerships and managing community-focused services.
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A values-led, person-centred approach to service design and delivery.
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Creativity and confidence to develop new offers in response to local needs.
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A desire to amplify the charity’s work and impact within the community
Your insight, energy and commitment to working with and for the community will be essential to your success in this role.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to ensuring Equality of opportunity and access, celebrating Diversity, and promoting Inclusion and Belonging. This commitment is vital, not only for our service users, but for our staff and the community we serve.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
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Housing Services Manager
Are you a people-focused housing professional who thrives in a fast-paced, community-driven environment? We’re looking for a Housing Services Manager to lead a multi-skilled team delivering high-quality housing services, tenancy support, and estate management.
Position: Housing Services Manager
Salary: 48,540.20 per annum
Location: North London / Hybrid
Contract: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 7th July 2025
Interview Date: 11th July 2025
In this role you will:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Housing professionals including Estate Managers, Welfare and Safeguarding Officers, and more.
- Oversee all areas of housing management including allocations, lettings, tenancy sustainment, income collection, and estate services.
- Drive service improvements aligned to the Better Social Housing Review and Social Housing White Paper.
- Manage contracts for cleaning, grounds maintenance, and other estate services.
- Monitor budgets and ensure effective rent and service charge management.
- Support digital innovation in tenancy services and customer engagement.
- Collaborate with Asset Management and local partners to enhance housing standards and community wellbeing.
- Take part in the out-of-hours duty rota and contribute to wider operational responsibilities.
About you:
We’re looking for an experienced housing leader with a proactive, collaborative approach and strong organisational and communication skills.
Essential skills & experience:
- Proven experience managing a range of housing management functions.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Consumer Standards and Building Safety.
- Confident with digital systems and mobile working practices.
- Experience managing budgets and service contracts.
- Ability to deliver effective performance reporting and customer feedback analysis.
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and resident involvement.
Desirable:
- Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) qualification (level 2 or above) or willingness to work towards one.
- Understanding of the needs of vulnerable tenants, especially in supported and sheltered housing.
About the organisation:
The organisation manages over 1,400 properties in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Redbridge and Barnet, and the Borough of Hertsmere. They have been delivering quality homes for over 100 years and are committed to providing safe, well-maintained properties while creating vibrant communities. Join the team to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth!
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Housing Manager, Tenancy Services Manager, Neighbourhood Services Manager, Area Housing Manager, Estate Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Housing Operations Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of residents and communities. If you’re passionate about excellent housing services and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you!
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We're looking for someone who understands why it's important to demonstrate that Disabled people can take a leadership role in their communities, who also has a deep understanding of voluntary sector groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would enjoy supporting small voluntary groups to reach their goals, and representing their views and needs to partners.
Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO), led by a board and senior management team of disabled people, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to work towards inclusive communities and greater social justice for all. This role works with groups from across all Barnet’s diverse communities, and all work needs to be undertaken through an equality and access lens. Therefore, we’re looking for someone with a demonstrable commitment to the social model of disability and disability equality, with their own lived experience of disability, and an ambition to contribute to a fairer society for all. We also particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
The successful candidate will lead on delivery of our voluntary sector support activity, working as part of our award-winning Barnet Together partnership with Young Barnet Foundation and Groundwork London. You will ensure we continue a strong delivery of our offer and that we increase membership and engagement, and act as Inclusion Barnet’s Operational Lead within the partnership. You’ll undertake some delivery yourself, supporting groups with funding applications and more complex governance queries. You’ll also convene Barnet’s Environmental Network, and attend some key local meetings to provide representation of the sector’s views.
To succeed, you will either have previous experience of supporting community groups in a sector support role, or solid experience of third sector management, governance and fundraising. You’ll be excited by the challenge of delivering this unique service and keen to build on the success of Barnet Together to date.
You’ll be a great relationship builder with tact and emotional intelligence, and a champion for the contribution of the sector. In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This is a UK based role, and whilst much of it can be done from home we anticipate a need to be in Barnet twice a week on average. We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and outlining how you would use your lived experience of disability to deliver the role successfully.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and outlining how you would use your lived experience of disability to deliver the role successfully.
Using our lived experience of disability to create more inclusive services and communities


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The successful applicant will become part of a dynamic charity that is continuously learning and evolving, building on the foundations of over two decades of leading work to tackle prejudice and inspire community cohesion. You will join a small nurturing and committed team based in the centre of Bradford who are working with schools and communities across the country to make a difference. There is real scope for the successful candidate to shape their role alongside the Directors. For the right candidate we are open to exploring part-time and flexible working options.
The Linking Network inspires and equips schools to support children and young people to build meaningful connections across all forms of difference. We work with 25 Local Authority Areas to deliver a local Schools Linking Programme, collectively reaching 26,000 children, 850 classes in over 500 schools across England. We also work directly with 100 schools locally in Bradford and deliver Intergenerational Linking, reaching around 2,200 pupils in 110 classes and 1000 older people in the Bradford district. For more information on The Linking Nework, please visit our website.
‘My mum’s never going to believe I’ve got a new friend who is 100!’ Primary Intergenerational Linking pupil
Purpose
The successful candidate will be employed by The Linking Network (TLN) in Bradford and work collaboratively as part of a small team and a wide network of committed stakeholders who are working together to inspire community cohesion through schools across the UK. The Operations Manager will have an opportunity to help shape how the organisation runs, playing a pivotal role in ensuring smooth, efficient and compliant operations. The post-holder will have responsibility for the day to day operations and finances of our charity and offer vital administrative and organisational support to TLN’s team, Board of Trustees and wider network of partners across the country, helping them to plan ahead and enabling them to fulfil their responsibilities.
This role comes with substantial responsibility, as an integral part of a high-performing team working across the UK. We are a small team that achieves big things. The post holder will need to be versatile, dependable and thrive on working in a fast paced, dynamic and supportive environment. In all that we do, we aim to be thoughtful, collaborative, creative, up to date with national thinking, challenging where needed, action focused and to strive for excellence. The role requires an individual who can be a practical thinker with a flexible approach and attitude, with the ability to act on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
This role will have responsibility in three key areas of our work:
- Supporting our team and network
- Managing our general operations
- Managing our finances
The key responsibilities are described in more detail below; these are subject to change as the needs of the charity evolve over time. Training and support will be available for the successful candidate depending on experience.
Key responsibilities
Supporting our team and network
● Contribute to organisational planning and reporting cycles, in pursuit of our collective vision to inspire community cohesion across the country
● Assist the Directors through diary management, prioritising where needed and supporting preparation before meetings
● Provide general administration support to the team such as booking meeting rooms, arranging travel and maintaining a comprehensive filing system
● Develop our internal processes and support our team meetings with clear agendas and actions
● Support the team to plan and deliver stakeholder meetings and events (e.g., celebration events with our schools and communities), including through sourcing the right venue, managing the guestlist and liaising with speakers
● Help the team develop compelling presentations, training aids, handouts or other communications
● Provide general support to TLN’s Local Areas, for example booking training sessions, printing and posting key materials or following up on agreed actions
● Enable the team to plan effective Network meetings, ensuring the right materials are shared in advance and notes of key points and actions circulated promptly afterwards
● Request and organise accurate records for TLN’s local areas across the country so that we understand our collective work across schools and communities
Managing our general operations
● Help foster a supportive, inclusive and values-driven working culture
● Support staff recruitment, induction, development and training, working with the Directors to manage HR records including annual leave
● Work with external providers to ensure the team have the right IT systems and support
● Maintain and update TLN’s website and web-based resources, working alongside the team and our contracted website developer
● Manage the office space and supplies to ensure that the team has the required resources to achieve their objectives
● Provide administration support to the Board of Trustees, including organising meetings, circulating board papers and taking minutes
● Coordinate the implementation of key policies - including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR - ensuring the policies are kept up to date with support from the Directors and Trustees and all relevant procedures are in place
● Ensure the charity’s insurance, Health & Safety and DBS certificates are up to date and maintain a single central record of safeguarding training and DBS certificates
Managing our finances
● Monitor organisational spend against budget, ensuring the timely spending of restricted funds and value-for-money procurement
● Manage payroll and staff expenses and keep finance records up to date
● Administer grants to TLN’s Local Areas, ensuring all contracts are signed, invoices are requested and payments are made on time
● With the support of the Directors and our contracted accountants, prepare monthly management accounts, the year end statutory accounts and budgets for the year ahead and funding applications
● Support the team to develop effective reports that communicate the progress of our work to funders and other key stakeholders
● Ensure all funders receive invoices and any reporting requirements within their deadlines
Please send a cover letter and CV with the subject line ‘Application: TLN Operations Manager’. The deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday 8th July.
Your cover letter should be no longer than two A4 pages and include the following:
? Why you want to join The Linking Network
? What attracted you to this particular role
? Examples of how you meet the experience, skills and competencies set out in this job description.
If you have any questions about the role or if there is anything we can do to support your application please get in touch with Meg Henry and Linda Cowie. Contact details on the website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a fully remote, purpose-led and meaningful leadership role, one where you will be dismantling the motherhood penalty for thousands?
Our client’s work sits at the intersection of providing information and support, research, raising awareness, and advocating and campaigning for change – always with a bold, unapologetic commitment to justice for mothers and parents.
Their impact over the last 10 years speaks for itself with 20,000 supported through their one-to-one advice line, successfully influenced key changes in UK law, including the Day-one right to request flexible working, and extended redundancy protection for pregnant women and new mums. Over 150 mentions in Parliament, Thousands of pieces of media coverage, including front-page features in The Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Mail and over 400,000 followers across social media, building a powerful digital movement
Culture and Inclusion
As Community and Membership Engagement Manger you will work with a wonderful Head of Communications and Campaigns, within a team values differences, is inclusive and passionate about creating a fairer world for working parents and mums.
The lived experiences we’d love you to have
Our client is not a “box ticker” instead they are a progressive and inclusive employer, one where they value your lived experiences and skills just as much and can see behind any gaps you might have on your CV.
As a Community & Membership Engagement Manager, you will own and manage our clients digital engagement strategy, ensuring members, supporters, and volunteers are engaged, informed, and active. You will oversee PTS’s owned media platforms, including membership channels, private forums, email newsletters, and social engagement spaces.
This role is about more than just community management, it’s about creating an inclusive, welcoming, and representative movement. You’ll engage underrepresented voices, ensure accessibility, and create content that speaks to a diverse range of parents. If you’re passionate about building online movements, crafting compelling content, and ensuring all parents feel heard and valued, we’d love to hear from you.
A core part of this role is diversifying our audience and ensuring our community is truly reflective of all parents, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic women, disabled parents, LGBTQ+ parents, and low-income families. You’ll develop inclusive strategies to expand PTS’s reach and remove barriers to participation, ensuring that those most affected by the motherhood penalty are at the heart of our work.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience and knowledge, demonstrating an ability to:
· Build Community & Digital Engagement, creating a brave and fearless movement
· Drive membership growth & engagement
· Create storytelling & user-generated content (Nothing About Us Without Us)
· Create, lead and manage digital content & online events
· Compile, interupt and use data, performance & continuous improvement
In return for your passion, commitment and hard work, you will receive some of the most competitive benefits across the sector, whilst knowing that every day you are changing the lives of parents, families and the workplace. Your passion for gender equity will be shape the lens through which you storytelling and campaign tirelessly for the good of the millions of women who continue to lose their jobs, get passed over for promotion and face a penalty for being a mum.
Here are just some of the benefits they offer:
· Flexible working is embedded in our culture with employees working different hours, and days of the week.
· 34 days annual leave, including statutory bank holidays. This is pro-rata for part-time staff.
· Paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
· 2 paid ‘’Wellbeing Days’’. These are days that can be booked off with no notice and no questions asked.
· 5 days paid leave to care for dependents.
days at nursery or school, or for activities such as sports day or school plays.
· Participation in a comprehensive workplace pension scheme with contributions from the organisation of 4%
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
· Work from home onboarding and office set up
Next steps
We would love you to apply, which is a simple and transparent process, with a screening and interview stage with Scoutess Consultancy (recruitment partner for this role) and a one-stage interview with our client w/c 21st July (interview 24th July). Please note the advert will close on Sunday 13th July at midday, however, you may be contacted earlier if shortlisted.
Please apply via Charity Jobs, sending your CV alongside a covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing your suitability for the role.
Charity working to end the motherhood penalty.
Housing Justice is committed to ensuring everyone has a safe and secure place to live. We work with people of all backgrounds, including those most marginalised by society, such as refugees and individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). We provide innovative housing solutions and foster supportive community networks through volunteer-led initiatives and partnerships.
This is a strategic leadership role driving the expansion and impact of our work in developing a portfolio of sustainable housing options for people seeking sanctuary in Wales. This role will focus on scaling our accommodation offer, positioning it as a flagship model of hospitality and welcome for people facing homelessness due to immigration status or displacement. The Manager will support sanctuary seekers whilst managing properties and tenancies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
You will also oversee the strategic direction of our Hosting Project, forging new partnerships, and building a sustainable, volunteer-supported model of community-based housing. The role also plays a vital role in the creation of a positive living environment for clients by implementing effective policies, addressing clients’ needs and resolving concerns.
Please note that we are open to secondments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community.
The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach – building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives.
In this role, you’ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You’ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change.
You will focus on two key areas - your country, Scotland, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK.
You’ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and other colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding.
We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You’ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund’s customer journey, including supporting the Strategic Communications Lead to build and manage matrix teams.
- Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities.
- Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota.
- Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life
- Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund
- Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates.
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th August - virtual
Location: Scotland, Hybrid
Our teams are based across the UK, so there will be occasional travel to attend meetings and spend time with Fund colleagues.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams
- Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
- Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level
- A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements.
- Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
- Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualification
- Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We’re looking for a high performing, creative and driven Digital Manager to work in our communications and marketing department on a temporary basis, to drive all areas of Family Fund’s digital work. You’ll develop digital strategies and campaigns that improve conversion with our key audiences, raise vital income and boost brand profile. You’ll also provide expert advice on the evolution of our digital channels and communications, to ensure we keep pace with fast-changing digital developments.
The person we’re looking for
To be considered for this role you’ll need to evidence significant experience managing and improving the performance of digital channels (including social media, e-marketing and websites) using analytics to inform decision-making. You should have specialist knowledge of digital across a range of techniques and have experience in managing paid-for digital advertising budgets and campaigns. With experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) and of platform analytics tools including Google Analytics, Facebook and X, you should have a sound understanding of an integrated approach to digital marketing and knowledge of data protection best practice and legislation.
A confident communicator with strong analytical, literacy and numeracy skills, you’ll be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team. Organised and hard-working, you’ll be a pro-active self-starter that can hit the ground running and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve growth objectives for our national charity brand.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.
Information
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 10 July 2025
Interview dates: Week commencing 14 July 2025
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The National Churches Trust awards grants to help keep churches of all denominations well maintained, open and in use. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grants Manager to join our Church Engagement team and oversee our grants programmes, ensuring the funding is delivered to best-practice standards and in a way that supports our vision to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.
The future of church buildings is our biggest heritage challenge; we are looking for someone who can help us to ensure our grants are effective and delivered in a way that is transparent, inclusive and impactful and makes a positive difference.
About the National Churches Trust
As an integral part of the UK’s heritage, we want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations with the challenges and opportunities they face. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.
Our mission
- We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
- We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
- We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming support
Our values
- Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
- Providing support that makes a difference
- Joining forces to achieve greater impact
- Driving change that brings our vision closer
To find out more about the role and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
Interview dates: Wednesday, 6 / Thursday, 7 / Friday, 8 August 2025 in Westminster, London.
We're looking for a organised, compassionate, and resilient Service Manager to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham.
£44,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Service Manager will be responsible for the operations of a group of three specialist services, which support a total of seven customers with moderate to high support needs to live in their own homes. The role will provide line management for a Deputy Manager and support teams, ensuring that compliance with organisational, legal regulations and those of the local authority are adhered to and the quality of support is of the highest standard possible, ensuring excellent quality of life for customers and a good working environment for colleagues. The role will require the individual to be the CQC registered manager for services, making the person the accountable person with the Care Quality Commission, as well as with commissioners and key stakeholders.
The shift pattern for this role will primarily be Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. There will be a requirement to cover on call, occasional weekend and out of hours.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
Holds relevant Health and Social Care management qualification - eg QCF Level 5
Experience managing supported living and/or Registered services for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Experience managing the support of customers with high complex needs
Experience of CQC standards and how they apply to services
Knowledge of Safeguarding, DOLs, MCA and regulatory frameworks
Experience of leading on safeguarding concerns
Experience of managing staff teams and delivering supervision as per company policy
Experience producing and supporting the production of customer documentation eg support plans, risk assessments, health action plans
Experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), implementation of PBS plans and how to use PBS to effectively support customers
Experience assessing potential new customers to move into services and able to correctly advice of level of support needed
Experience of mobilising new services and new support packages
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
Positive Behaviour Support Qualification or the willingness to complete this within 12 months of appointment
Experience of transforming care / Hospital to home agenda
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.