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Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Service User Engagement Lead to join our team. You will join us on a 12 month secondment contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,916 pa, plus benefits.
As an employer we are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
About our Service User Engagement Lead role:
No two days will be the same in this role.
You will be great at helping us change things and embrace new ideas and ways of working, helping others to get on board with them too.
You will provide high quality advice and support throughout our services, identifying opportunities for improvements in how our Service Users are supported.
As well as the linking with the operations team, you will build a strong and effective relationship with the central teams, to ensure a Group-wide overview of work.
You will help develop and monitor action plans to support service innovation and best practice.
You will be good at producing a range of written reports and presentations, tailored to specific audiences.
You will look externally, and support and challenge colleagues to learn from good practice elsewhere.
It is important you keep up to date with your own professional knowledge and so engaging with learning and development opportunities is a must.
What we’re looking for in our ideal Service User Engagement Lead :
Highly organised, you will have great attention to detail and help to reinforce our high standards in our work.
You will be good with data and proactively use this, other research information and best practice standards to identify opportunities for services to develop and improve. You will support others too in the use and analysis of data and its importance to service improvement.
You will demonstrate a passion to ensure the best outcomes for our service users, always placing them at the heart of what we do. Happy to challenge poor practice and internal and external policies.
You will also need to ensure that Vibrance’s Leadership Values into Actions are delivered and maintained to a consistently high level, and staff teams work with service users to identify and meet their own goals and aspirations.
Good knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements is essential.
You must be willing to work flexibly across our services and will have experience of managing staff and leading a diverse team, with a willingness to develop within the role. You must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), both internally and externally and have a good understanding of Microsoft Office.
As the role requires travel between services it is essential you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Partnerships Lead to advance the development and management of strategic relationships with companies and corporate foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the impact of Learning through Landscapes by securing income and added value from corporate partners who share our vision for outdoor learning and play.
The role is hybrid and can be based in either our Hampshire or Stirling offices or remote. It will be varied and involve: identifying and approaching prospective partners; developing and presenting compelling proposals; managing long-term corporate relationships; reporting on impact; and supporting volunteering and pro-bono engagement. You’ll also contribute to shaping our Corporate Partnerships Strategy and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise partnership value.
You will need:
- Experience of developing corporate partnerships, ideally in the charity, education, or environmental sectors
- Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate audiences
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of developing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing partnership proposals and impact reports
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how corporate social responsibility aligns with business objectives
- Confidence in networking and representing an organisation at external events
- Experience of planning and delivering partnership activities such as employee volunteering or pro-bono projects
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver high-quality partnership experiences
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations, including the Code of Fundraising Practice
- A commitment to the values and mission of Learning through Landscapes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Regional Manager (Membership Engagement)
London – we have a hybrid working model which requires a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.
£31,745 – £32,410 (Please note, for internal applicants the salary will be reflected by pay and reward policy)
Covering Wessex, Severn and Peninsula
Contract type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours per week). Part time hours 28 hours per week will be considered.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our regional team as a Regional Manager for Peninsula, Severn and Wessex regions. This role is pivotal in driving membership engagement and ensuring the success of our initiatives within the regions you will cover. The successful candidate will be based in our London office, with the flexibility to work in a hybrid model, including a minimum of 6 days per month in the office, or attending meetings and events within the regions covered. This position offers the exciting opportunity to shape and influence regional strategies, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a tangible impact on the communities we serve.
As a regional manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing engagement strategies to increase membership, coordinating regional events and activities, and acting as a key liaison between the regional team and our members and fellows in your region. You will also be expected to provide regular reports on your progress and achievements, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of our regional operations.
This role will involve travel across the UK to attend meetings and events both regionally and nationally.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about regional development and membership engagement. They should possess strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential, as the role requires frequent interaction with members and fellows and internal and external stakeholders. The candidate should be proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A commitment to making a positive impact within the regions and contributing to the overall goals of the RCP is crucial.
Experience working within a membership organisation or with regional engagement would be advantageous but not critical, provided the candidate displayed a keen interest in learning, and an understanding of how to develop networks and engage.
Familiarity with the Peninsula, Severn, and Wessex regions and their unique challenges and opportunities would be an advantage.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for regional development and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a commitment to our core values – collaboration, learning and taking care.
Our benefits
Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:
- 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
- interest-free season ticket loan
- life assurance
- annual pay award
- flexible working hours
- employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
- occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and workstation assessments
- cycle to work scheme
- health cash plan
- professional training and development opportunities
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
Closing date: 18 August 2025
Expected interview date: Thursday 11 September 2025
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
Job Title: Facilities Technician (Electrical Bias)
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW
Salary: £34,465 per annum (Band D, Level 3, incl. London weighting & market supplement)
Contract Type: Permanent, on-site role
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
About Us & The Role
Join our fast-paced, supportive Facilities team at Scouts HQ and help keep our buildings and estates running smoothly, enabling thousands of young people to enjoy life-changing adventures each year.
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Facilities Technician with a strong electrical background who’s confident working across a wide range of maintenance tasks. From fault finding, modifications, new installation, and repairs to compliance checks and planned preventative maintenance, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our sites safe, functional, and fit for purpose.
What you’ll be doing as our Facilities Technician :
- Carrying out electrical installs, maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis across sites
- Supporting general building & maintenance works (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.)
- Managing and prioritising tasks using our CAFM system
- Ensuring safety compliance across all work and documentation
- Collaborating with contractors and supporting projects and upgrades
What you’ll bring as our Facilities Technician:
- Experience with electrical systems (single/three phase, SWA, BS 7671)
- Good knowledge of H&S, compliance, and building maintenance standards
- A team player with strong initiative and a proactive, can-do attitude
- Comfortable using digital systems and interpreting technical documentation
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors and at height
18th Edition certifications and a driving license are required
This is a great opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on role with a highly skilled team, where no two days are the same and your work makes a real impact.
??Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 17th August 2025
Interviews will be held in person, week commencing Monday 1st September 2025
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Strictly no agencies.
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Wandsworth.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role focuses on providing high-quality support to individuals in mental health crisis. You will assist clients during their stay, helping to reduce immediate distress and develop plans to prevent future crises. This includes working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary mental health services to ensure effective, multi-agency support. All interventions should reflect the organisation's values and commitment to recovery, co-production, and person-centred care, while following established policies and procedures.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The successful candidate will have proven experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, with a solid understanding of crisis management and how to provide respectful, person-centred support. They should have knowledge of mental health legislation, including Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes, and be familiar with a range of recovery models.
The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers, and working collaboratively with frontline statutory services such as the NHS. Awareness of health and safety and safeguarding procedures is essential.
Candidates must be able to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays. Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are required, along with the ability to produce clear written communication and use common software such as MS Word and Outlook.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Sense International are currently recruiting for a Fundraising Officer to join their Fundraising team. This permanent opportunity will work on hybrid basis from our office in King's Cross, London, working 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and growing income to support the charity’s mission. Working closely with the Senior Trusts Funding Manager, you will help implement fundraising plans across multiple income streams, including trusts and corporate foundations, events and individual giving.
As a key member of the Fundraising Team, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, including programmes, communications and finance. Your excellent communication and relationship-building skills will be essential as you identify and assess partnership opportunities and ensure these are effectively passed to the relevant fundraising leads for cultivation and development as well as having ownership yourself in developing a portfolio of donors.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospecting and researching new trusts and corporate donors who align with Sense International’s mission and can support our work.
- Writing compelling grant applications and proposals to new potential donors.
- Working with the programmes team and Senior Trusts Manager to draft compelling funding reports for donors.
- Track and report on income, KPIs, and donor engagement activity.
- Support the delivery of our Big Give fundraising campaign to grow income and individual donor engagement.
- Manage our small group of eventers including London and Paris Marathons.
- Work with colleagues across fundraising, communications, programme delivery and finance to ensure consistent messaging and reporting.
- Supporting with other adhoc duties that may arise as requested by the CEO and Associate Director, including supporting other members of the Sense International team.
Manage an unrestricted annual mailing to small trusts and foundations to secure target
Key skills and experience
- Experience in a fundraising, communications, or marketing role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Demonstration of developing excellent proposals, reports and supporter communications.
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Be able to communicate and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
- Ability to operate in a fast paced, multi-stakeholder environment – comfortable working across a diverse range of issues and campaigns simultaneously.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.
About Sense International
Sense International is the only international non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting people with deafblindness and their families around the world. Sense International supports programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Romania, Peru, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
The Sense International team provides strategic leadership to the Sense International global family and supports global programmes and fundraising in addition to day-to-day support on operations including finance and human resources. Additionally, the Director of Sense International is line manager to the Regional Director of East Africa, who overseas programmes and operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and she also line manages the Director of Sense International Romania and the Director of Sense International Peru. The Director of Sense International also sits on the boards of Sense International Kenya, Sense International Uganda, Sense International Tanzania, Sense International Romania and Sense International Peru.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Shop Cover Manager
Ref: REQ004342
£30,331.58 a year includes allowance and car allowance
Permanent - 35 hours per week
Field Based to cover North England & North Wales
Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
Permanent, 35 hours
The role includes a £1,750 allowance and £5,000 car allowance
Location - Supporting Scope shops based in the North and Wales. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area.
We are looking to appoint a Shop Cover Manager (known internally as Divisional Support Lead) supporting Scope shops in the North and Wales. These include: Bramhall, Buxton, Cambridge, Chester, Colwyn Bay, Halesowen, Kenilworth, Leek, Liverpool, Northfield, Northampton, Pwllheli, Sale, Shirley (Birmingham) and Shrewsbury.
This is an exciting role working closely with the fantastic shop teams to enable our shops to trade when there is absence. The role will play a key role in maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
As Divisional Support Lead you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely various shop teams.
To be successful in this role
· You’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.
· You’ll be a dedicated team player and be able to work with different retail shop teams and volunteers
· Possess a strong work ethic
· Have a great attention to detail and have a creative eye for displays.
· Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of creating equal futures with disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So, some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full-time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
Please visit our website and apply online.
Application closing date - 12.08.25
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JOB Title: Marketing Assistant
SALARY: £28,206
HOURS: 36 hours per week
LOCATION: Hybrid working
Please note that this position includes occasional evening and weekend working.
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and became the first hospice of the modern hospice movement. We provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our marketing and communications team who lead on the promotion of our clinical services, St Christopher’s CARE (our education offer), fundraising appeals, our charity stores and commercial partnerships.
As Marketing Assistant, you’ll be super organised, adept at simultaneously managing incoming enquiries alongside ongoing projects and have a keen eye for detail to stop any mistakes getting through.
Being a central part of our team, you’ll pull together up-coming promotional activities and ensure these materials are rolled out across our hospice sites and on our intranet. You’ll also get the chance to be creative, writing social posts and intranet articles. It’s the perfect role if you’re looking to gain marketing experience across multiple channels.
You’ll also be a keen team player – pulling together schedules and plans to keep marketing activity on track and rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in to a diverse range of tasks. But don’t worry, we’ll be on hand to support you.
Some of the main responsibilities of this role include:
- Meet with patients, families, staff, volunteers and supporters to capture their stories and experiences for use across all our channels – this might be through written or video content.
- Build strong working relationships with departments across the organisation – you’ll often be the first point of call for marketing requests and support so a welcoming and supportive approach is essential.
- Monitor the main communications inbox responding to all requests in a timely manner and allocating incoming work across the team.
- Ensure all materials around the hospice sites and our 24 shops are up-to-date and on brand this includes replenishing patient information materials, staff noticeboards, public-facing noticeboards and TV screens.
- Ensure all content on The Vine (our staff intranet) is up-to-date and Important Announcements are added, as required. This also includes writing and publishing engaging news articles.
About you:
- Hold a good level of general education including English
- Have excellent attention to detail – you’re the one that picks up mistakes in articles and on posters and wonders why no one stopped it getting through!
- Possess excellent organisational, project and time management skills
- Have experience of using social media to fulfil an aim or objective
- Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff at all levels.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What you will get in return
- You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community
- Access to excellent training and development opportunities
- Season ticket loans
- A number of health and wellbeing schemes
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
- Flexible working options
What you need to do now
How to apply:
- Please review the Job Description, Person Specification Criteria
- Please address the criteria in the person specification form. This information will be used to select candidates for interview.
Please apply, link below
Closing Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new senior role within our organisation. The Interim Head of Research and Campaigns will lead our Research function and advocacy efforts, ensuring that evidence-based insights drive our campaigns, policy work, and public engagement.
Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change Together’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, Groundswell has ambitious plans around influencing more change and amplifying voices to promote healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness. This role directly aligns with these strategic plans, to refine and use innovative participatory research centring lived experience, share and amplify insight from people with experience of homelessness, and increase our campaigning activities to change systems and break down the barriers that stand in people’s way to a healthier life and more hopeful future.
This role has been created on an interim basis to assess its impact and effectiveness, with a key focus on reviewing the priorities, progression and support of our Research Team and making recommendations for the future regarding this new role. The role will sit within the wider Participation, Progression and Creating Change team.
We anticipate that some form of Head of Research & Campaigning role will continue beyond this 12-month period, and this interim position will very much shape and inform that longer term role.
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Job Purpose
To provide confidential, accessible, and high-quality counselling support to students aged 16–18 and apprentices at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills. The counsellor will play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive mental health to enable students to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The role supports the college’s mission to empower a diverse generation of digital pioneers by removing emotional barriers to learning and contributing to a safe and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Direct Student Support
- Provide one-to-one counselling sessions to students and apprentices, including those experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, trauma, and/or personal issues.
- Deliver short-term, goal-focused therapeutic interventions based on students’ needs and referral pathways.
- Maintain appropriate and confidential records in line with safeguarding and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). Using the College’s CPOMS systems to record sessions.
2. Collaboration and Safeguarding
- Work closely with the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team, including the Designated Safeguarding Lead, to assess risk and provide timely interventions.
- Attend and contribute to safeguarding meetings, case conferences, and strategy discussions where appropriate.
- Make referrals to external mental health and support services when specialist or long-term intervention is required.
- Be a visible and approachable member of the learner services team, building trusted relationships with staff and students.
3. Promotion of Wellbeing
- Support the delivery of a proactive mental health strategy that reduces stigma and encourages help-seeking behaviours.
- Facilitate a weekly well – being sessions with the safeguarding team.
- Contribute to college-wide initiatives, workshops, and campaigns that promote positive mental health, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
- Help create a psychologically safe, inclusive space for under-represented and neurodiverse learners.
4. Professional Practice
- Adhere to ethical guidelines set by a recognised professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP) and uphold standards of best practice.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and CPD to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
- Evaluate the impact and outcomes of counselling provision using appropriate tools and data.
- Provide monthly intervention and support reports to the Assistant Principal Learner Services and College DSL.
- Work closely with the College Safeguarding and Apprenticeship team.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Qualified counsellor or psychotherapist (minimum Level 4 diploma or equivalent).
- Registered member of a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS).
- Experience of working with young people (16–18) and/or apprentices in an education or youth setting.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to student welfare.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and cultural awareness.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in a further education or sixth-form environment.
- Familiarity with digital safeguarding risks and challenges faced by digitally engaged young people.
- Understanding of intersectional mental health needs (e.g., LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, BAME students).
Other Requirements:
- Ability to represent Ada at external events when required.
- Able to travel as necessary for the role
- A commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
- A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
- Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.
Variation to this Job Description
This is a description of the job as it is at present and is current at the date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be done.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community.
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please let us know.
Sponsorship
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received, and we may decide to stop accepting applications before this date, so early applications are recommended.
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Harris Hill is thrilled to be working with a leading international development/children charity to appoint their new Information Security Officer. This is a permanent, full-time position with flexibility around hybrid working arrangements.
You will be at the heart of a modern, cloud-first technology environment, working across functions to ensure the charity’s security standards are embedded, understood and continuously enhanced. This is a key leadership role in the Technology Team, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer and influencing strategic decisions across the organisation.
You will be responsible for overseeing cybersecurity frameworks, monitoring risk, and ensuring ongoing compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and CIS. In a charity where public trust is essential, you will play a pivotal role in protecting hardware, software, and data while cultivating a culture of security awareness. From managing incidents and auditing third-party suppliers to shaping policies and delivering training, your work will directly support the integrity and resilience of one of the UK's most high-profile charities.
We're looking for someone with solid experience in managing ICT security services, a strong technical grounding, and a people-first mindset. You will be able to share technical information with non-specialist audiences, communicating complex security matters in a clear, confident and pragmatic way. You will have hands-on experience across security operations in a SaaS or hybrid environment and bring a solid grasp of tools like Microsoft 365 and Defender, alongside familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST. Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by the 21st of August 2025 at 23.30 PM. Cover letters are not required.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Our vision is to empower women to love, follow and serve Jesus boldly in every age, stage and season of life. The current outworking of this is two annual conferences – in both London and Birmingham to over 3000 women, a two-day women in leadership retreat and a biblical teaching series over podcast. Currently, we are seeing God move powerfully and we stand in a defining moment of our journey. We sense a clear call to deepen our impact and expand our reach. To step into this next chapter, we are thrilled to be adding a freelance Head of Fundraising to our small but dedicated team.
We’re seeking a visionary leader who can craft and execute a dynamic fundraising strategy to propel The Orchard to the next level. This role demands a unique blend of relational and strategic acumen—someone who grounds their decisions in data, draws from a wealth of experience, and thrives on unlocking potential. By harnessing a diverse range of fundraising approaches, the right person will help us raise £100,000 per year over the next three years, enabling us to fulfil God’s calling on the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Finance & CRM Administrator
Reporting to: Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the Directors/Fundraising team
Purpose of job: To work with the Finance and Fundraising teams to provide excellent finance, CRM & other systems administration. This will support income generation, research, data capture and information security throughout the Museum. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, managing and maintaining a CRM database of contacts, supporting other digital systems, and some general administrative duties including IT support.
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, usually worked from 10 – 6pm. Flexible/hybrid working offered for up 40% of hours to be worked from home.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£30,000pa depending on experience
Who we are looking for
Are you fascinated by data with an excellent grasp on finance, IT and digital systems? Are you interested in the role financial, CRM & other digital systems play in how arts organisations and cultural projects are managed? Are you looking to take the next step in your arts finance, administration or fundraising career?
The Foundling Museum is transforming how digital systems underpin the foundations of this small but mighty Museum and charity. The position of Finance & CRM Administrator sits at the heart of this continued transition, following the successful implementation and migration to Shopify, Xero & Beacon CRM which began in 2023.
This new role is essential to the success of the Finance & Fundraising teams, in providing effective finance and CRM administration support. The Finance and CRM Administrator will support income generation activities including fundraising and venue hire, as well as playing a vital role in keeping the Museum’s accounting systems working effectively.
This includes processing all types of financial transactions on Xero and maintaining records on Beacon. You will work as a key part of both teams supporting the Museum’s strategy through the provision of high quality financial & other data, and the maintenance of the underlying systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong financial skills, an attention to detail, and a flair for collaborative working and information management. You will be looking to expand your skillset and make a tangible impact on our work,
through the effective use & development of the main systems underpining our financial strategy & income generation.
Key objectives
· Supporting the Finance team with accurate & timely processing & reconciling of all types of Museum transactions & ledgers including sales, purchases, banking & cash.
· Continue ongoing migration of supporter and customer data to Beacon CRM, working with all teams
· Support all staff with SharePoint migration project ensuring effective record management
· Continue seeking opportunities to improve the use of our digital systems to increase organisational efficiencies & income generation
Key responsibilities
Finance
· Raise sales invoices
· Process credit card transactions
· Credit control & reconciliation of the sales ledger
· Financial management of shop takings
· Process bank & cash transactions
· Bank reconciliations
· Produce financial reports & other ad hoc duties as required by the Financial Controller
· Gift Aid Claims support
· Training in and promoting use of XERO to staff
CRM Administration
· Maintain and update Beacon with all fundraising transactions including applications, prospects, & funding receipts
· Process donations, pledges and ticket payments from individuals, organisations, trusts and foundations
· Day-to-day administration of the Museum’s Friends & other membership schemes
· Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of contacts ensuring that strict confidentiality and GDPR legislation and guidance is adhered to
· Monitor data quality by regularly creating and executing processes to cleanse and standardise data in the CRM
· Lead on development of improving existing CRM systems within Beacon CRM
· Assist in data capture and gathering to support fundraising compliance & applications
· Training in and promoting use of CRM to staff including building reports.
Admin support
· Basic IT support working with outsourced IT contractors and the Operations team
· Manage the ordering of office items
· Facilitate the use, internal awareness and confidence with digital systems, creating and managing logins
· Supporting the Director’s Office Project Manager with governance & meetings
Other
· To perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors, Financial
Controller and Fundraising team
Person specification
Essential
· Excellent financial, administration & analytical skills
· Experience of financial systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
· Good understanding and experience of Excel
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and face-to-face with the Museum’s different stakeholders
· Solid experience working with not-for-profit databases, such as Beacon CRM
· The ability to also work independently and take initiative within a small team
· Proven, excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities
· Excellent IT skills including in depth knowledge of financial systems, CRM, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other cloud based digital systems
· An enjoyment of and willingness to engage with a wide variety of people and organisations
· Able to act with discretion and maintain professional confidentiality at all times
· Appreciation of and support for the aims, values and ethos of The Foundling Museum
Desirable
· An interest in and engagement with the work and ethos of the Museum
· An interest in and engagement with the arts, heritage and/or music
· Experience of working in a finance or fundraising environment
Benefits
· 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata)+ Birthday leave + Volunteering leave
· You will be eligible to join a group contributory pension scheme (3 months after your start date)
· Discount from the Foundling Museum Shop and local partner businesses
· Access to season ticket , rental deposit and cycle to work scheme loans (3 months from your start date)
· Free and discounted access to partner museums and galleries
· Free access to our fully funded Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing – WISDOM
· Training support from our on line learning platform
Interview timetable :
Closing date: 5pm 17 Aug 2025
First interview date: Week commencing 25 August 2025 (NB interview will include a job related task)
Second interview date for shortlisted candidates: Week commencing 8 September 2025
How to apply:
To apply please use the link to our application portal where you will be asked to upload our standard application form.
The form will ask you for: details of relevant achievements in recent posts, as well as any relevant education and professional qualifications that are appropriate to the post; Details of your notice period and names of 2 referees, together with the capacity in which they have known you, and an indication of when in the process they can be contacted (please note we will not contact your referees without your express permission); Telephone numbers, which will be used with discretion.
Please also tell us what makes you a good fit for the role, for example,giving evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
PLEASE NOTE: the application portal will request a CV. This is not necessary and can be ignored. Where it requests a CV please only upload the completed Application form, and the optional Equal Opportunities form.
Please get in touch with us if you have any access requirements, for example if you would prefer to send your application via video.
About the Foundling Museum
‘A seaman, a composer and a painter, and the moving story of the charity they started 270 years ago. It is a recipe of art and care, which still looks after kids today. Coram, Handel, Hogarth, what’s not to love?’ - Grayson Perry CBE, Foundling Museum Trustee
The Foundling Museum tells the compelling story of Thomas Coram’s Hospital for foundlings, the UK’s first ever children’s charity, now named Coram, and its first public art gallery, now the Foundling Museum.
Inspired by three great 18th-century activists - Thomas Coram, William Hogarth and George Frideric Handel - our mission is to inspire change and transform lives through the power of the arts. We believe in creative action that brings past and present together, to stimulate imaginations and enrich lives.
Examples of our work include:
· Art projects which explore how our historic story of care still resonates today by addressing stigma and supporting mental health. We do this by working in a connected way, establishing collaborations with local health and community partners.
· ‘Tracing Our Tales’, our flagship training programme for care-experienced young people which was named Learning Programme of the Year at the 2022 Museums and Heritage Awards. Supported by our Learning Team, trainees learn art or creative writing skills in weekly sessions led by dynamic artists and poets, to build a creative portfolio.
· Exhibitions, collections and displays, ranging from tiny, touching identifying tokens left by mothers with their babies, to composer George Frideric Handel’s will. Around the Museum, you’ll find works of art by contemporary artists like Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Tracey Emin and Michael Craig-Martin, as well as 18th-century artists William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds.
The Foundling Museum is the only cultural institution in the UK to celebrate the lives of care-experienced people, and those who care for them.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Board Member
Bromsgrove
£3,804.92 + reasonable travel expenses
Our client's strategic plan resolves around creating sustainable, safe and warm places for people to live. They’re now looking for a talented Board Member with a background in Development to provide oversight, insight, foresight and hindsight to our business. You’ll join our Board at an interesting time as they have made some significant governance changes in our journey back to being a G1 organisation, and you’ll help them to succeed.
Their strategic objectives are:
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Be an excellent landlord
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Be and excellent employer
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Build and support viable and vibrant communities
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Develop and maintain excellent safe places to live
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Be and environmentally and socially responsible organisation
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Be financially secure and provide value for money
Ideally, you’ll have had affordable housing experience before, either in a senior role in a housing association or development partner organisation or as a Board member. Just as important as anything else is your ability to process complex information, ask challenging questions, make strategic decisions and be an advocate for our customers, ensuring their voice has influence.
In terms of your time, there are 6 board meetings a year which board members are expected to attend and you will be a member of the finance and investment committee which meets 4 times a year. You may also be invited to sit on other committees.
In addition to this there are 2.5 strategic days a year, board training events and ad hoc working groups and task and finish groups. All meetings are in normal working hours
In addition to the salary, reasonable travel arrangements are reimbursed.
Interview Dates: Fri 5th September 2025
The Director of Care is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic development, operational management, and continuous improvement of patient care services within the Mary Stevens Hospice. Ensuring the highest standards of palliative and end-of-life care are delivered in line with regulatory requirements, national best practices, and the values of the hospice. Working closely with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Care will provide visionary leadership, fostering a culture of compassion, excellence, and innovation in patient care.
They will take the role and responsibilities as the registered manager for the hospice and its regulated activities in accordance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The postholder will act as the Director for Infection Prevention.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· As the Registered Manager, you will ensure that all legislative requirements of the Care Quality Commission are adhered to within the necessary timeframes, maintaining outstanding ratings where possible.
· Develop and implement the hospice’s care strategy in line with the organisational vision.
· To lead on the delivery of care strategies to always ensure outstanding standards of patient care and safety.
· Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
· Chair the Infection Prevention committee and report to the Senior Leadership Team any actions required.
· Monitor and be responsible for quality assurance and governance standards across all clinical services.
· Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks.
· Ensure hospice compliance with local and national standards and ensure that regular audits of all care services are carried out and improvements in practice are instigated as needed.
· Attend regular Trustee meetings as a member of the Senior Leadership Team providing reports as requested.
· Provide the CEO with information on clinical operational issues and any risks to service delivery with recommendations for action, in a timely manner.
· To develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders, including the Integrated Care Board and commissioning bodies, to influence palliative care provision across Dudley and the wider community.
· Represent the hospice at local Place and End of Life meetings as required.
· Provide strong leadership, support and supervision across the clinical and supportive care teams maintaining professional and ethical standards.
· Manage and monitor clinical effectiveness, ensuring continuous quality improvement.
· Management of direct reports by providing support, supervision and advice through regular 1:1s and annual appraisals fostering a developmental culture and consistently applying the hospice HR policies and procedures as appropriate.
· Being a role model and advocate for the hospice values of Care, Compassion and Kindness.
· Provide inspirational leadership to clinical teams, ensuring a culture of professional development, well-being, and engagement.
· Support and mentor clinical managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
· Champion staff training and development, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
· Participate in the development of the hospice’s education programme both internally and externally.
· Work with senior colleagues to monitor cost efficiencies and cost improvement opportunities.
· Represent the hospice at regional and national forums, influencing policy and best practices in palliative care.
· Develop strong relationships with commissioners, donors, and external healthcare organisations to ensure service sustainability.
· Work with the CEO and Finance Director to manage care budgets efficiently.
· Ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining high standards of care.
This is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks to support the smooth running of the hospice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Educated to degree level in related healthcare field
Registered health professional
Leadership qualification/ or demonstratable leadership experience
Excellent IT skills-Excel, Word, MS Office
Minimum of 5 years’ post registration experience
Excellent leadership skills
Knowledge of healthcare sector
Experience of leading infection prevention practice
Strong knowledge of CQC and other regulatory requirements
Evidence of advanced communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Enhanced DBS
Desirable
Experience in a palliative care environment
Non-medical prescriber
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.