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London Play is seeking a part-time Partnership Fundraiser to lead on securing income to support its vital work, in particular through strengthening and developing its partnership with London Play Design. This is a flexible and autonomous role, ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in fundraising strategy, relationship-building, and making grant applications.
About London Play (LP)
London Play is a small, influential charity with a mission to ensure that every child in London has the time, space and freedom to play outside every day, close to where they live. In a crowded city, the availability of safe, accessible places to play is under constant threat. We work with groups across the capital to help them provide more and better play opportunities for children, as well as advocating and campaigning for play as an essential part of a healthy childhood. Supporting and promoting London’s unique staffed adventure playgrounds is also a key focus for our work.
About London Play Design (LPD)
London Play Design is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company and social enterprise established in 2017, formerly a department within London Play. We specialise in designing and improving community play spaces across London. With a deep commitment to play, we aim to create vibrant, engaging, and safe environments for children and families, underpinned by community involvement and sustainable practice.
Job Description
We seek a skilled and proactive fundraiser to support LP in submitting funding applications to support its partnership with LPD and developing long-term fundraising capacity. The first key task will be to collaborate with both organisations to create a strategic fundraising plan aligned with our programmes, with a strong emphasis on championing play and supporting adventure playgrounds in continuing their essential community work.
Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to secure income from a diverse range of sources; and researching, identifying, developing and submitting funding applications and proposals to relevant trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
The ideal applicant will have at least five years’ experience in fundraising, donor development, or grant writing – ideally including partnership arrangements – as well as a demonstrable understanding of the value of play and the outcomes it contributes to for children and for communities. They will be highly organised, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to achieve income targets and meet application deadlines.
For more details download the job description and person specification below.
We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and better decision-making and are actively seeking to build a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.
Working for every child in London to have the space, time and freedom to play outside daily, near to where they live.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Floating Support Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Floating Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire. This service will provide emergency accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, ‘by-and-for’ services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to survivors and their children who are fleeing domestic abuse. This includes enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
The Floating Support Worker (FSW) will carry a caseload of survivors of domestic abuse to enable them to provide a more holistic and intensive support package. They will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis through to move on from the emergency accommodation. FSWs will work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 14 July 2025
Interview Date: 23 July 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Charity
P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.
We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
The Role
Job Title: Service Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Service Manager to oversee our supported accommodation services for people experiencing homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about providing high-quality support to individuals with complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance misuse, and a history of offending.
As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Complex Needs and Emergency Accomodation provision, ensuring that people we work alongside receive person-centred, trauma-informed support in a safe and welcoming environment. You will lead and develop a team of support workers, providing guidance and motivation to ensure they can effectively support residents in working towards independence. A key part of the role will involve working in partnership with external agencies to ensure the people we support can access the services they need. You will also be responsible for monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.
We are looking for someone with experience managing homelessness or supported housing services, who has strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop a team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred support and experience working with individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance misuse. Strong communication skills and the ability to build partnerships with external agencies are essential, along with a sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and housing-related support.
This is a rewarding role that offers the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a compassionate leader who is committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and driving positive change, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package on completion of the probation review:
· 27 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
· Pension Scheme
· Paycare Employee Assistance Programme
· Excellent Training Opportunities
· Flexible Working Options Available
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.
P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050. Click here to read our Carbon Reduction Plan.
In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic fundraiser who will help develop and implement a new community fundraising strategy, and become the face of SpecialEffect in the local area – building relationships with supporters, mobilising volunteers, and working on creative fundraising initiatives that raise vital income and awareness.
This role will form strong and lasting relationships with our existing community and local business supporters with a focus on sustained engagement, retention and growth. They will also be involved in identifying and developing new community partners to ensure a reliable source of income for the future.
Elements of the community fundraising coordinator brief as defined in the job description currently sit across a number of existing team members, so you will need the confidence to work alongside your colleagues to define your supporter base and manage the handover of key contacts to ensure a smooth transition of responsibility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A well known local charity VASA is a small charity (turnover £350k) supporting 4,000 people across Rugby, Solihull East and South Warwickshire with community activities, dementia services and our community transport service.
Following the decision of our long serving Charity Manager to move on to pastures new, we are seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Interim Charity Manager for an inital period of 6 months with the potential to be extended dependant subject to results and funding. The Interim will lead the charity forward building on relationships, strategy and partnerships fostered by our outgoing CM.
Our volunteer-led services have grown in the last decade to meet the growing needs of our community thanks to our dedicated volunteers and a forward thinking Board of Trustees and ambitious strategic plan.
The interim postholder will be expected to continue on from the work of the outgoing CM and undertake an indepth review of the business, working with the trustees on the next phase of our strategic plan and look for a bold funding and operating strategy.
To continue our good work and move VASA forward the apointee will be expected to:
- Identify growth opportunities for this service either geographically and/or by expanding the types of service offerings and ensure this is staffed to enable maximum growth.
- Maximise the newly installed transport support software to ensure that VASA is obtaining optimum benefit from it.
- Seek opportunities for expanding the dementia day services offering and the number of clients served.
As external grant funding is vital for VASA the appointee will be expected to:
- Work with the local authorities currently providing grant funding with the pupose of:
- Making clear the value of the services VASA provides.
- Securing, and if possible, increase the current level of funding.
- Seek other funding opportunities.
As financial security and governance is paramount to the charity the appointee must:
- Ensure full compliance (Charities Commission and Companies House).
- Develop new partnerships and nurture existing partnerships.
- Lead on fundraising to ensure financial sustainability
Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interviews: 9th and 11th July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £24,570 per annum
Location: Shelter shop, Prestwick
Contract: fixed term contract ending September 2025
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: Tuesday the 1st of July at 11:30pm
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.
We’re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Prestwick shop.
About you
You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.
You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter Scotland
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities? Are you committed to working with volunteers and offering compassionate support to people living with or affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?
As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering and integrating our Community Support Volunteer service. You'll work closely with volunteers, health and social care professionals, and local partners to ensure people living with and affected by MND receive high-quality, accessible, and inclusive support.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Community Support Co-ordinator, you will:
- Lead a team of Community Support Volunteers, recruiting, supporting, and developing them to provide a high-quality service.
- Ensure that support is needs-led, inclusive, and enables personal choice and control.
- Offer guidance to volunteers handling complex care and support issues.
- Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing relevant information and signposting to appropriate services.
- Build strong relationships with care centres, networks, and local partners to integrate community support effectively.
- Support and develop volunteer branches and groups, ensuring they meet local needs and follow organisational policies.
- Identify gaps in care and support services and contribute to plans for improvement.
- Promote collaboration between volunteers, professionals, and people affected by MND to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitate learning and networking opportunities for volunteers.
- Support fundraising and awareness activities alongside colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
About You:
In this role as a Community Support Co-ordinator, you will need experience in managing and supporting volunteers and an understanding of care and support services. You will be committed to delivering inclusive and person-centred support.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience leading, managing, or coordinating volunteers, ideally in a not-for-profit setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- The ability to assess and respond to support needs in a person-centred way.
- Knowledge of care and support services across different sectors.
- Experience working with individuals at risk of harm and their families.
- An understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and partner organisations.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices.
- The ability to prioritise tasks, plan effectively, and make autonomous decisions.
- Proficiency in using IT systems and applications.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
- A full driving licence.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of leading, managing and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers, ideally in a not-for-profit setting.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Demonstrable understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
This is a home-based role covering the Thames Valley region. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact as a Community Support Coordinator and work with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity available for a Community and Carers Services Manager to join the newly restructured Community, Carers and Wellbeing Division.
Within this role you will be responsible for supporting team leaders and managers with the operational management of services that fall within our carers and community division. You will also be responsible for ensuring that services are effectively managed and achieve or exceed contractual and organisational requirements. The role will require regular travel to services in the Greater Manchester , Cheshire , Merseyside, Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire areas.
Salary: £34,525 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.
Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.
Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.
Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.
Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.
Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.
At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, managing and motivating Service Managers and Team Leaders to achieve excellent customer service
- Ensure all community services meet high standards of quality, achieving capacity and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with commissioners , funders and other stakeholders
- Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation ensuring services are financially viable
- Work collaboratively with the Business Development, Fundraising and Marketing Teams to contribute to winning new business and maintaining and retaining existing business
Candidates must have previous experience of leading a team in a relevant community setting and have experience of managing budgets , reporting on outcomes and meeting targets.
You will be required to travel across the wider organisation and to work in different regions as necessary , therefore access to your own mode of transport is essential.
A full Job Description can be found here
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Level 5 (or equivalent) Diploma in health & social care (or the willingness to work towards in an agreed time- frame).
On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.
Benefits
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.
Our current benefits include:
- Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
- Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
- Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
- Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
- We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
- Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
- We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
- Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
- Paid Sick leave
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Community and Events Fundraising Executive
Reports to: Community and Events Fundraising Manager
Hours: 0.5-0.6 FTE / 18.5 or 22.2 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid – 2 days in our London office
Salary: £28-32,000 p.a. FTE.
Actual salary £14-16,000 p.a. for 0.5FTE depending on experience and skills or £16,800 - £19,200 p.a. for 0.6FTE.
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced community and/or events fundraiser, who loves the buzz of marathon day, and has ambitions to take their career to the next level? We’re seeking someone to join our community fundraising and events team at the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) and help us grow our income to support children and young people with vision impairments.
This role joins us at an exciting time as we are building our community and events fundraising programme and offering new ways to engage. A focus of this role will be supporting our London Marathon team – a pillar of our C&E fundraising – building on the outstanding stewardship journey we offer our runners, and crucially thinking creatively about the stewardship journey once they’ve crossed the finish line, inspiring our fundraisers to continue supporting us.
We’re looking for someone who’s fun, brilliant with people, full of ideas and proactive to join our team. If that sounds like you, drop us a line.
Some flexibility will be required to attend events outside of normal working hours, and around Marathon Day.
Some main duties of this role include:
· Leading on event planning, recruitment and stewardship for the London Marathon with the aim of maximising income and fostering long-term support from our partners and runners
· Grow and develop RSBC’s London Marathon offering, expanding our appeal and reach
· Working with the Community and Events Fundraising Manager to deliver the wider community and events fundraising strategy, developing and implementing new activities and sustainable income streams
· Champion a first-class supporter experience, ensuring every interaction fosters connection and demonstrates value
· Support the co-creation of innovative, integrated campaigns that drive unrestricted income and deepen community engagement
The ideal candidate will have advanced relationship building skills and experience in community and/or events fundraising, proven ability to achieve income targets and build community networks nationally, working knowledge of CRM databases.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec
Closing date: Noon, Thursday 26 June
Interviews: Week commencing 30 June
To apply you must have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Please ensure you have submitted a supporting statement detailing how you meet the person spec.
You must have adequate right to work in the UK as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
To be there for blind children and their families with specialist support throughout their journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about fundraising?
Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?
We are looking for a passionate and driven Fundraising Manager to help us take our fundraising to the next level.
The impact you will have
Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, you will inspire funders, donors and local companies to support our work. You will develop compelling applications to Trusts and Foundations and build strong relationships with grant managers.
Supporting the delivery of our annual calendar of public fundraising events, you will manage communications with public supporters and work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to develop innovative fundraising campaigns and social media content.
This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and turn our focus to preventing homelessness long before it happens, as well as continuing to provide support for those in crisis. You will be joining a supportive and friendly team and will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation to deliver fundraising activities and raise the profile of Connection Support.
Contract: Permanent. Hybrid/any of our offices in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes
Hours: Between 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,011 - £38,763 per annum, dependent on experience (pro rata for part- time)
Closing date: Tuesday 24th June at 10.00am
Interviews: Thursday 3rd July
About you
You have a strong track record of generating income from a range of funders, with a proven success of securing grants from Trusts and Foundations. You also have up-to-date knowledge of fundraising best practice and current fundraising trends.
It would be great if you have experience of planning and supporting fundraising events, and experience of developing corporate partnerships.
Your values align with ours, and you are as passionate as we are about solving homelessness and mental ill-health.
What we offer in return
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and ensuring everyone is treated is valued, treated with respect and has a positive experience.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+, men, women, and people with lived experience.
We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies and offer fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.
Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Manchester Histories are seeking a highly motivated project manager to lead the ‘This is Us’ project, ensuring it meets its objectives within scope, time, and budget. You will coordinate stakeholders, volunteers, artists, and community groups, oversee programming, manage budgets, and support the engagement of diverse audiences, with a strong focus on inclusion, representation, and the sensitive navigation of complex histories and legacies.
This is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories seeks to reshape and redefine how Manchester’s public realm reflects its rich and diverse history. Building on insights from extensive public consultations, the project will amplify underrepresented voices and confront complex legacies, including those tied to migration, the transatlantic slave trade and industrial exploitation.
By fostering collaboration among community groups, academic institutions, cultural partners and local authorities, the initiative will create an inclusive digital platform for storytelling and dialogue.
Through digital innovation and community-driven activities, the project will celebrate overlooked stories, support learning, and ensure accessibility for all. The project will empower communities to actively engage with their heritage, fostering pride and a shared sense of belonging. Ultimately, it aspires to transform public spaces into more accurate and inspiring reflections of Manchester’s diversity, making a lasting contribution to cultural equity and inclusivity.
This project is funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund, Manchester City Council and partners. Thanks to National Lottery Players.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: NJC Spinal Column point 24 (£34,314)
Location: Hybrid – based in our Askham Bryan office, with flexible home-working and travel across North Yorkshire
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2028
Are you an experienced project manager who is passionate about climate action?
At Community First Yorkshire, we will be delivering a three-year National Lottery funded partnership programme designed to inspire and empower communities and the VCSE sector to take meaningful climate action. We need someone to lead on this exciting, collaborative initiative, shaping a greener, more sustainable future for North Yorkshire.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll be leading of team of four, including two Climate Action Officers, an Impact Communications Officer and a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. You’ll use your project management skills to co-ordinate and implement the Village Green programme, overseeing the delivery of activities, finances, marketing material and monitoring and evaluation work. You will work closely with our programme partners to maintain strong governance and build connections with our wider stakeholders to amplify the impact of climate action efforts.
Part of your role will be overseeing the co-design elements of the programme, ensuring community engagement is inclusive, impactful and innovative. You’ll also support with the wider VCSE sector in North Yorkshire, offering guidance on climate action initiatives and commissioning external expertise to deliver key elements of the programme.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking candidates with all-round excellent project management skills, who can lead a team whilst overseeing the core elements of the programme. Ideally, you’ll understand climate issues and have a commitment to advancing sustainability efforts. You’ll have experience of monitoring, evaluation, and stakeholder collaboration, working with funders to share valuable insights.
If you are self-motivated, highly organised, have excellent interpersonal skills, and are not fazed by working on a large project, then this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference. In return we can offer a varied and engaging role that is part of a supportive and collaborative team, with flexible working arrangements.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 29 June
Interviews: Thursday 10 July in person at our Askham Bryan office
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are delighted to be working with Emmaus Hampshire a vibrant and thriving social enterprise community and registered Charity who are now seeking a Support Worker to contribute to the smooth operation of the social enterprise, and importantly to play a pivotal role in the lives of 8-9 companions, focusing on their welfare and progress toward independent living, including assisting them with personal budgeting and money management, offering personalised support, coaching, counselling, and guidance.
Emmaus provide accommodation and meaningful employment for ex- homeless people, employed in their recycled furniture retail store, warehouse, workshop and community kitchen. The income our Companions generate through these activities funds the community.
As a Support Worker, you will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will demonstrate a belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential.
You will:
- Be an effective supervisor, leading people, tasks, and timelines in a service-related background such as catering, retail or customer service.
- Demonstrate strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to manage operational controls and ensure efficient service delivery.
- Be proactive with a supportive approach to coaching team members, helping them grow and succeed in their roles.
- Have an in-depth understanding of homelessness and social exclusion, and a commitment to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.
- Solid grounding in social care management, including safeguarding practices, professional boundaries, and person-centred support.
If you are flexible, resilient, and adaptable, with an empathetic approach and a genuine desire to empower others and contribute to a greater cause, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that there will a requirement for DBS.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours pw, Sunday - Thursday
Closing date: 14 July 2025
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
People & Culture Administrator
Hybrid / London Office | Full-Time | £23,000 – £27,000 | 35 Hours per Week
Are you a natural organiser with a heart for people and a passion for admin done well? Do you want your work to have purpose and impact?
Join Keychange Charity – where care and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
Keychange is a Christian charity supporting older people and homeless communities across nine care and housing sites in England. Our People & Culture (HR) team plays a vital role in creating supportive workplaces so that our care teams can deliver exceptional service.
We’re looking for a People & Culture Administrator to join our small but dynamic central office team. You'll be the friendly first point of contact for HR queries, supporting everything from recruitment and onboarding to payroll prep and wellbeing initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping employee records accurate and up to date (Planday & SharePoint)
- Supporting recruitment admin and coordinating onboarding and exits
- Helping managers across our sites with job adverts and employment letters
- Preparing and checking data for payroll accuracy
- Coordinating initiatives like Wellbeing Mentors
- Assisting with the administration of the organisation wide performance management processes (including appraisals and supervisions)
- Supporting internal communications, events, and policy rollouts
You’ll be working closely with our People & Culture Officer, Payroll Lead, and local community managers – a great role if you’re looking to gain broad HR exposure in a values-led organisation.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Solid admin experience – ideally in HR, payroll, or finance
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident using Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams)
- A positive, people-first approach – you're helpful, responsive, and discreet
Desirable
- Experience in a charity or care setting
- Knowledge of Planday or other HRIS systems
Why Work With Us
- Purpose-led organisation – be part of something meaningful
- Hybrid working – with 1–2 days in our friendly London office
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing support – including 24/7 GP and counselling access
- Recognition and rewards – including Keychange Awards and referral bonuses
- Career development – specialist training tailored to your role
- Pension scheme and Blue Light Card
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a short covering note telling us why this role excites you.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be a strategist behind Coventry’s next wave of grassroots power. Join a tight‑knit team turning 21 community initiatives into one unstoppable force for justice.
Connecting for Good (CfG) is six years into a bold, ten‑year mission—and now we need a Senior Community Organiser to help us flip the switch from building power to wielding it.
Why this role is different
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Movement‑level impact: You’ll shape the collective strategy of 27 self‑organised groups tackling poverty, isolation and discrimination across Coventry.
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Small, expert crew: Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with four experienced Community Organisers and a supportive Team Leader—no silos, no ivory towers.
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Part‑time, big influence: 18.5 hours/week, £38–40k pro rata, fixed‑term to Dec 2027—plenty of space to balance life while steering city‑wide change.
What you’ll drive
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Craft city‑wide power analyses and build high‑stakes relationships with journalists, policymakers and other power‑holders.
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Mentor and energise local leaders, turning individual wins into coordinated campaigns that shift systems.
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Design and deliver cutting‑edge organising and leadership training that equips 135+ emerging changemakers to act together.
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Guide each initiative toward self‑sufficiency—so by 2027 the movement is self‑governing, connected and impossible to ignore.
The wins you bring
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A track record of campaigns that moved the needle on injustice—and the stories to prove it.
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Skill in mapping power, crafting public narrative, running mass actions and negotiating with decision‑makers.
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Confidence to coach others, facilitate tough conversations and celebrate big, public victories.
The culture you’ll love
We care, we hold each other accountable and back bold ideas with action. We repay out‑of‑hours effort with TOIL, cherish diverse lived experience and never lose sight of the people behind the work.
Ready to help Coventry’s communities wield their power together?
Apply if you can start the next chapter of CfG’s journey toward fairer, more equitable neighbourhoods.
Strengthening people, sparking community and shifting power in Coventry and beyond





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.