Community support officer jobs
Our expert care staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Hertsmere. Designed by families, for families, our hospice building - The Ark - provides a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
Shortlisted in three categories for the prestigious 2023 Third Sector Awards, including Charity Chief Executive of the Year and Fundraising Campaign of the Year, the charity has seen sustained growth over the past three years. We are looking for high quality professionals to be a part of our ongoing success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are hiring two Community Engagement Officers to join our ambitious team. Reporting to the Community
Engagement Manager, these two roles will work closely together to support the growth of our Community Giving Program from £310,000 to £650,000 over the next three years.
The Community Engagement Officer will be be responsible for implementing, and supporting the development of, our donor acqusition and retention strategies for key organisations across our catchment area; identifying new opportunities for growth, and analysing the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives to ensure targets are achieved. The post holder will excel at providing exceptional stewardship and using data insight to guide decision-making.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a professional fundraiser with demonstrable experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or in securing successful long-term partnerships is essential.
You will be a friendly, empathetic and confident public speaker who enjoys networking with a variety of internal and external stakeholders – able to instantly connect with others and communicate effectively about our work.
You will hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel across our catchment area to meet supporters.
Occasionally undertaking weekend, early morning, and evening work – time off in lieu will be given.
Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this role early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Noah's Ark Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day





A Finance Officer is required within our vital and growing community organisation to; manage financial systems, create and report on finance to the trustee board and stakeholders of the Loughborough Community Centre.
What you would do:
Oversight and day to day management of the organisational financial systems, including:
- Using Quick Books, spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending.
- Company payroll, tax and financial auditing.
- Keeping well-organised files and records of business financial activity.
- Archive of reports, receipts, and other financial evidence.
- Keeping financial databases up to date.
- Interacting with customers either on the phone or in person.
- Following up on business financial communications, billing, and ordering.
- Communicating with funders, suppliers and vendors.
- Company Invoicing.
- Using Quick Books, spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending.
- Collecting and inputting company data within the financial systems.
- Learning about the company's mission and available products/services.
- Assist with financial technical support.
- Acting as a personal assistant to the Director and/or board of LCC for financial matters.
- Giving feedback on finance efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Administrative Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Administrative Officer for an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
We are seeking an experienced administrative professional who can lead on the operational and back-office administration of this programme.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with the Programme Manager to devise appropriate administrative processes to support the regional delivery teams together with senior management.
§ Work with our regional Coordinators on the administrative function of sessions and events i.e., booking and risk assessing suitable venues, disseminating promotional materials, booking travel arrangements, arranging refreshments for young people, equipment orders etc.
§ Work with our Training Officer on administrative function of workshops and training course delivery including course paperwork, learning materials and resources, venues, certificates distribution etc.
§ Work with our Finance Officer on the financial administration of the programme.
§ Organise and order any staff kit required from our approved suppliers.
§ Disseminating project materials as well as communications outputs circulating to the wider team and partners as required.
§ Attend partnership meetings to take minutes and follow up on any key actions.
§ Input to funder reports and attending meetings as and when required.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education or similar experience
§ At least two years administrative experience
§ Experience of administrative support for diverse and complex projects
§ Willingness to support wider programme deliverables including attending events.
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest/experience in Youth work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and VIEWS (essential)
§ Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
Community Support Officer
Full-time | 3-month Fixed-Term Contract | £35,000 (pro rata) | Based in Fulham + local travel | Start ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults to live independently? Do you have experience working with people facing challenges such as homelessness, poor mental health, or substance use? Are you someone who thrives in a supportive team environment and enjoys building meaningful relationships with the people you support?
We’re working with a fantastic organisation that provides high-quality supported housing to former members of the armed forces. They’re looking for a confident and compassionate Community Support Officer to join their team on a 3-month fixed-term basis.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be a key point of contact for tenants living across several housing sites. You’ll work with individuals to develop personalised support plans, connect them with appropriate services, and help them to sustain independent living and feel part of the community. No two days will be the same - this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those who have served their country.
What you’ll be doing:
Acting as keyworker to a caseload of tenants, including those with complex needs
Creating and reviewing support plans and risk assessments
Helping tenants access mental health, substance misuse, and benefits advice services
Encouraging involvement in activities that promote community integration
Supporting tenants to navigate housing and maintenance issues
Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate support
Keeping clear, accurate records and contributing to safeguarding and compliance procedures
About you:
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally including veterans or people with complex needs
A working knowledge of housing rights, welfare benefits, and safeguarding practices
Excellent communication and people skills, with a warm, non-judgemental approach
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
Strong organisational skills and confidence using basic IT systems
A full understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. You’ll be based at the organisation’s Fulham site, with regular travel across other London-based properties.
If you’re looking for a short-term role where you can have a big impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.
To apply, or for more information, please get in touch today. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and an immediate start is preferred.
About WA-UK
The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon. WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region. WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.
WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Communications, Community Development and Support Officer to join a dynamic team to deliver WA-UK’s objectives.
The appointee will develop and manage WA-UK’s Communication & Community Development strategy in coordination with the Fundraising Officer, the Programmes Officer, and in partnership with Taawon. We’re looking for a team player who will devise communication strategies and produce content that informs and inspires multiple audiences including supporters, donors and other stakeholders. You will set outreach targets, play an integral role in advancing campaigns – off-line and on-line – to advance the objectives of the charity and actively manage the website. The post-holder will also provide administrative support and ensure the smooth running of the office
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Communications, outreach and community engagement
Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities and working in collaboration with its key partners:
· develop and lead on implementing WA-UK’s communication and community development strategy;
· produce content that informs and generates knowledge for the benefit of multiple audiences including supporters, donors and stakeholders; and utilise different mediums through which to disseminate that content;
· set outreach targets and grow and diversify the charity’s audience;
· devise and manage campaigns (offline and online) to advance WAUK’s objectives;
· regularly update website content (including quarterly e-news), WAUK Facebook page, X, Instagram profiles, LinkedIn;
· liaise with Taawon to coordinate messaging and appeals as and when necessary;
· maintain and update mailing lists;
· with the fundraising officer, promote the charity’s public profile (directly and indirectly) including through participation in multiple fora and with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs operating in the humanitarian space;
· promote opportunities for grassroots initiatives to engage with WA-UK.
Support and reporting
The appointee will:
· provide support to the programme officer and fundraising officer as and when needed
· provide the board with regular updates on the implementation of the communications and community engagement strategy
· contribute to the production of reports issued by and for the board including the annual report.
Administration
The appointee will be responsible for:
· basic book-keeping;
· monitoring and processing donations (digital and postal), responding to donors and updating databases;
· answering calls & inquiries including by email and post;
· general office admin tasks such as filing, maintaining office supplies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical
thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant
qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.
Essential experience
· a track record as a communications officer in the development sector.
· experience conducting research and drafting content on development related matters for a diverse audience.
· experience creating digital content – written and visual – for different purposes such as appeals and news items.
· a successful record of working in a team including with partners based overseas.
· proven ability in developing professional networks, partnerships, and external representation.
Essential knowledge and skills
• excellent team-working skills.
• excellent drafting skills and an ability to convey key messages clearly and concisely.
• excellent communication and reporting skills.
• advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• excellent numeracy skills.
Personal qualities and competencies
• strong interpersonal skills.
• be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.
• strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets
• strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
• ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.
• ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.
· Arabic language skills
Personal attributes and other requirements
· ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
· commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
· commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
· ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
· able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.
· a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.
· commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
· commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking to Make a Real Difference in Your Community?
Do you enjoy connecting with people, working together, and being part of something meaningful? Are you passionate about helping others live healthier, more connected lives?
We’re looking for a Community Connector to join our friendly and supportive Wellbeing Collaborative Team. In this role, you’ll help link people to the fantastic support available through local charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and wider Dorset.
Whether it’s supporting someone as they leave hospital or helping them find a local group that boosts their wellbeing, your work will make a real difference to people’s lives and help strengthen local communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building positive relationships with professionals, volunteers, and community partners
- Supporting people to find and access local services that help them stay well and independent
- Spotting where support is missing and helping to shape new, community-led solutions
- Championing the work of local charities and groups, and helping raise awareness of what’s available
- Working in both hospital and community settings to connect people with the right support at the right time
About You
You’re someone who enjoys meeting people, listening, and making connections. You care about your community and understand how important local support can be. You’ll also appreciate the role of the voluntary sector and how it works alongside services like the NHS and local councils.
You don’t need formal qualifications—just a good standard of English and Maths, and a genuine desire to help others. If you’ve worked in hospital discharge, reablement, or community signposting before, that’s great—but if not, don’t worry. We’ll provide all the training and support you need.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Season train ticket loan
- Flexible working arrangements
- A supportive, inclusive and inspiring team environment
For an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Bingham, Development Manager.
Available documents on our website:
- Together We CAN Plan 2020 2025
- CAN our values
- Job Description and Person Specification
- Application form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Engagement Lead
About Charity Right
At Charity Right, we are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.
Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.
About the Role
You’re not here just to talk at people you’re here to build with them.
As Community Engagement Lead, you’ll lead our communications across owned channels website, email, social, and SMS and bring our products and campaigns to life both online (80%) and offline (20%). You’ll manage the comms calendar, build and engage our supporter tribes, and develop and nurture relationships that drive both meaning and momentum.
From co-leading our TEDx-style “Rightio” events to firing off community polls and storytelling threads, you’ll shape the way our community connects, feels, and supports. You’re the heartbeat of conversation and the guide behind every message we send.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Messaging & Community Planning
- Lead the communications calendar—ensuring every campaign, product, and moment is messaged clearly and cohesively.
- Build storytelling strategies for different community types: cause-driven, emotional, spiritual, and humour-led audiences.
- Ensure messaging builds brand affinity, drives engagement, and primes for action.
Owned Channels: Website, Email, Social & SMS/Whatsapp
- Regularly update our WordPress website keeping copy fresh, compelling, and campaign-aligned.
- Plan and deliver supporter emails and SMS that deepen trust and inspire action.
- Use social media to connect and converse not just broadcast tailored to platform-native behaviour.
- Ensure tone, timing, and message consistency across all owned channels.
Community Building & Engagement
- Cultivate and grow digital communities through comments, DMs, WhatsApp groups, and niche platforms like Discord or Reddit.
- Elevate community voices and UGC so the movement is shaped by those within it.
- Spot trends, cultural shifts, and mood changes and adapt communication accordingly.
Offline Presence & Integration
- Co-lead and host in-person “Rightio” masterclasses and community roundtables capturing stories and feeding them into digital comms.
- Travel across the UK to events so being mobile and adaptable is essential.
- Bridge the gap between digital and physical experiences, turning real moments into powerful online content.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Product and Digital teams in Marketing, and with Partnerships and Programmes across the organisation.
- Brief designers, support campaign planning, and align supporter journeys across departments.
- Monitor channel performance and community feedback, reporting back learnings and areas for optimisation.
Success Indicators
- Growth in active community engagement across social and messaging channels
- Improved supporter retention through higher email open and click-through rates
- Consistent use and sharing of user-generated content across campaigns
- Strong turnout and positive feedback from community-led events
- Steady growth in followers, subscribers and opt-ins across digital channels
Essential Skills and Experience
- A natural communicator online and in person with storytelling instinct and social intelligence.
- Experience managing digital communities and cross-platform content calendars.
- Copywriting strength across formats from IG captions to web pages to supporter emails.
- Cultural fluency aware of trends, tones, and the emotional heartbeat of your audience.
- Able to attend UK-based events as needed.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience in campaign or comms roles within a cause-based or values-led space.
- On-camera confidence or event hosting ability.
- Background in supporter engagement, public storytelling, or grassroots organising.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: London Based | Remote Working
Salary: £29,00 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience
Reports to: Digital Growth Manager
We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Supporter Care Officer
Responsible to: Individual Giving Manager
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week
The package also includes
· 8% employer contribution to a pension
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during Christmas.
· Season Ticket Loan
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide
in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion
justice.
You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
The Job
Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the Supporter Care Officer role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. USPG is looking for someone with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join our small but growing fundraising team. The post holder will be the first port of call for all incoming communications and will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure that our supporters feel valued. The role is also responsible for maintaining the data and developing supporter care processes.
You
You are highly organised, enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, data handling and administration. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will be used to co-ordinating a varied workload, working in close collaboration with colleagues and delivering to deadlines. They will have excellent IT skills and experience of working with databases.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Natasha.
Closing Date: 20th July 2025
Interview Dates: Rolling Interviews
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? As the Out & About 50+ Project officer, your main focus will be to provide hands-on support to help older clients regain their confidence and independence. You'll work with individuals who would benefit from a short-term, 5-week program designed to encourage them to venture out into the community, participate in activities, and expand their social networks.
In this role, you'll be the driving force behind promoting our new service. You'll identify older people who could use a helping hand, understand their goals and dreams, and uncover any obstacles they face. Your mission will be to provide personalized, short-term support to help them achieve these goals and rediscover the joy of being active and engaged in their community.
Duties
Service Provision
- Promote the new service across the Vale of Glamorgan.
- Identify older people who would benefit from the service and establish their goals and aspirations.
- Explore barriers to achieving these goals and provide short-term support (5 weeks max) to help clients overcome these barriers.
- Take clients out for community outings, shopping trips, social groups, and short walks to encourage confidence.
- Support clients to attend recreational activities to strengthen independence and social interactions.
- Offer information and materials on confidence building.
- Assist with transport support, encouraging the use of personal and public transport.
- Ensure that clients are capable of going out on their own after the 5-week program. If additional support is needed, facilitate a pathway for individuals to transition into Age Connects volunteer-supported services for continued assistance
Monitoring and Administration
- Maintain accurate records of all clients’ progress and related work undertaken.
- Ensure that all information relating to clients is kept confidential.
- Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of the progress of the work.
- Promote and support Age Connects fundraising activities.
Health and Safety
- All employees of Age Connects Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan are subject to the organisation's terms and conditions.
- All employees are required to cooperate to achieve a healthy and safe workplace.
- All employees have a responsibility to prevent injury to themselves, their fellow employees, and others affected by their actions and omissions at work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Department
Join our small but dedicated fundraising team, where no two days are the same! We play a vital role in driving forward the organisation’s objectives through a varied portfolio of income streams.
Our team oversees:
· Charity retail: managing and supporting our charity shops, which raises essential funds and increases our presence in the community.
· Grants and trusts: researching and applying to charitable trusts and foundations, building relationships to secure funding for specific projects and core costs.
· Administration of our grant-making foundation: carefully managing the processes that allow us to distribute grants and ensure compliance and transparency.
· Individual giving: creating engaging campaigns and communications.
· Staff fundraising: working closely with colleagues across the organisation to encourage, support and celebrate their fundraising efforts.
About the Role
As our Fundraising and Grants Officer, you’ll play a pivotal part in generating income to advance Hillcrest Futures’ strategic goals. You’ll take the lead on researching and writing funding applications to trusts, foundations and statutory funders, as well as supporting wider fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
Hillcrest Futures provides a wide range of services in the areas of physical and learning disabilities, autism, and older people. Further services include supporting positive mental health and wellbeing, homelessness and drug, alcohol and recovery services.
We work in people’s homes out in the community and in temporary and supported accommodation providing support from one hour a week to 24 hours a day.
About You
Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for making a difference? Join Hillcrest as our new Fundraising and Grants Officer and help secure vital funding to support our life-changing work.
You will have:
· Excellent writing and research skills.
· The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with funders and stakeholders.
· Have strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
· Be a collaborative team player who can work across departments to meet shared goals.
· Have previous experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a similar role is desirable.
Your work will help ensure we can continue to make a real impact on the lives of the people and communities we serve.
You’ll join a passionate, friendly team working together to improve lives. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills make meaningful connections and see the direct impact of your work every day.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a confident communicator with a knack for storytelling?
Can you craft content that captures attention across social media, press and digital platforms?
Are you passionate about the power of communities to improve lives?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity in our newly formed Communications Directorate, where you'll play a key role in delivering impactful communications—primarily focused on our dormant assets funding.
Our current dormant assets programme, Young Start distributes money from dormant accounts on behalf of the Scottish Government to projects that are run for and by young people aged eight to 25. Since 2012, it has distributed £75 million to thousands of projects across Scotland.
Working to the Strategic Communications Lead for Scotland you will be responsible for telling the story of our dormant assets funding across social media, press and digital platforms to a variety of audiences.
Responsibilities include:
- leading on all regular announcements of dormant assets funding to the media and stakeholders
- interviewing young people behind the projects to produce engaging content for media features, case studies and online social media channels
- managing the yearly production of the Young Start Annual Report, at the request of the Scottish Government.
- Support proactive communications campaigns from story identification to coverage
- Build and maintain relationships with Scotland’s national, regional and specialist media.
- Respond to dormant assets related media enquiries and contribute to rapid response communications during reputational issues.
About you
You will be comfortable speaking to a wide range of stakeholders including children and young people about the impact that the funding is making in their lives and telling their stories with duty of care and a creative and engaging approach.
You will be collaborative in nature and enjoy working proactively and in partnership with colleagues across the Fund. An open, supportive and flexible team working approach is necessary.
You will be adept at managing a busy and varied workload.
There can be occasional weekend and evening working to suit the needs of young people, but most of our work takes place on weekdays in normal working hours.
Interview Date: 18th and 19th August - virtual
Location: Scotland, Hybrid
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential
- Strong communications skills, both written and oral
- Background in integrated communications activity, using a variety of channels
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and to develop strong relationships
- Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
- A good understanding of the Scottish policy context the Fund operates in”
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in the Fund’s ‘helping children and young people to thrive’ mission.
- An understanding of Scotland’s media landscape
- Experience of producing and repurposing content for a variety of platforms such as press releases and social media channels
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with All People All Places (APAP) in their search for a new Community Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator; this is a newly created role that will lead on building meaningful relationships across the local community to generate new income and increase engagement.
"All People All Places is a small, locally focused homelessness charity working across Enfield and Haringey. We provide vital services including a day centre, advocacy and casework, and a small year-round night shelter. We work in close partnership with local agencies and are a trusted gateway service for those facing homelessness. This role is key to helping us grow our reach and impact through community-driven support."
George Dunstall CEO, All People All Places
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a mission-led organisation tackling homelessness as it presents locally. You'll lead on community fundraising and engagement, working with schools, faith groups, local businesses and individuals to inspire support and deliver impactful campaigns.
The Role
- Salary: £34,000-£38,000 FTE (£20,400-£30,400 actual)
- Part-time: 3 or 4 days per week (0.6-0.8 FTE)
- Location: Hybrid between home, office and within the local communities of Edmonton, Enfield
- Contract: 12-month fixed term with view to permanent extension
- 26 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing fund for hobbies or self-care
- Training and development budget
- Cycle to work scheme and travel card loan
- 5% employer pension contribution
This new role will be at the centre of community fundraising; building relationships, coordinating events, and delivering campaigns that raise awareness and income. You'll also lead on the development of APAP's annual fundraising campaign and support the upcoming rebrand and communications strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage relationships with community groups, schools, and local businesses.
- Lead and develop community fundraising activities, events and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver APAP's annual fundraising campaign.
- Create engaging content and stories to showcase impact.
- Steward donors and fundraisers with warmth and professionalism.
- Taking a lead on organisational communications and developing targeted communications to reach existing and new audiences.
- Collaborate with the CEO and wider team to align fundraising with strategic goals.
- Develop a variety of relevant resources for use across different audiences
- Develop, implement and monitor 'supporter journey' processes.
Top 3 Priorities for the First 6 Months
- Develop and deliver a refreshed annual fundraising campaign.
- Build a network of community supporters and local partnerships.
- Embed new branding and messaging into community engagement and communications.
About You
We're looking for someone with proven experience in community fundraising and engagement, someone who can build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and communicate with clarity and warmth. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities independently and bring creativity and energy to campaigns and supporter engagement. Experience with Canva or similar design tools is a plus, as is familiarity with fundraising regulations, or a willingness to learn.
Closing date: Friday 25th July
If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. Closing date: Monday 21st July Interview Date: w/c 28th July
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Your Role in Our Vision
As a Supporter Relations Officer, you will play a key role in providing fundraising and administrative support to the Fundraising directorate.
Your work will ensure that supporter inquiries are handled with care, registrations for fundraising appeals and campaigns are seamlessly managed, and all fundraising events are executed to the highest standard.
Is This Role for You?
- Ability to communicate effectively with supporters and colleagues, ensuring clear and positive interactions.
- Strong focus on delivering outstanding Supporter Service with empathy and professionalism.
- Proficient in prioritising and managing multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Excellent ability to build meaningful relationships with supporters and colleagues, fostering collaboration and trust.
- High ethical standards and reliability in handling sensitive information and responsibilities.
- Capacity to address challenges and resolve issues effectively as they arise.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining focus and drive to meet objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supporter inquiries, registrations, and communications for fundraising appeals, campaigns, and events.
- Provide administrative assistance to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising activities across the directorate.
- Assist in planning and coordinating a variety of fundraising events to meet organisational goals.
- Oversee multiple ongoing activities, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the charity to address issues and maintain seamless operations.
- Uphold the highest standards of Supporter Service, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
- Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.
What You’ll Need
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
- Experience in customer services
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
Please see full job description here
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role. Please also include your preferred location.
Application deadline: Sunday 20th July 2025
Salary: £22,386 - £23,600
Contract: Full time contract (12 month) and 1 permanent role
Location: Hybrid Remote
Why Join Marie Curie?
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
- Membership discounts through the Blue Light Card
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Join us in shaping a society where everyone receives the care they deserve at the end of life. Let’s make a lasting impact together.
Marie Curie is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a safe and supportive workplace for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Project Officer - Communities Prepared
Ref: SPO0725
Location: England-wide
Contract: Fixed term contract until 7th August 2026
Salary: £16,800 - £18,000 pro rata (FTE £28,000-£30,000)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Community charity Groundwork South has a unique opportunity for an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated Senior Project Officer to join our Communities Prepared team to develop and provide community resilience training and support for a diverse range of communities.
Summary of role: Communities Prepared is our flagship England-wide community resilience programme which provides training and support to community volunteers and the wider public – helping them to build their confidence, skills, and knowledge to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various threats, including severe weather events amplified by climate change.
With the demand and need for our programme continuing to grow, we are looking for a new part-time Senior Project Officer to work closely with the existing delivery team, wider programme team, communities, and partners nationwide to design and deliver online and in-person tailored training and support packages for community volunteers across England.
If you have the confidence and skills to engage with people from a range of backgrounds and have proven experience in delivering training within a community setting, we would love to hear from you. You will also need to be skilled and confident at developing learning content which takes complex information and makes it easy to understand and engaging. An interest in and understanding of climate change and its impact on communities, emergency/risk management, and/or climate adaption and mitigation approaches (e.g. Nature Based Solutions) would be highly advantageous.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24-hour Healthline
- Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions.
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Closing date for applications: 3 August 2025, 11.59pm
Interview date: 11th / 12th August 2025 (over MS Teams or Zoom)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, our Call Back service, email and text support. SANE also promotes and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
About the role:
We are looking for a compassionate and committed Youth Support and Project Officer to join our SANEline Services team with a dedicated focus on supporting young people affected by mental health.
In this role you will;
- Deliver emotional support and to both adults and young people
- Shape and lead on a youth helpline and/or written service
- Liaise with external agencies and services
- Help build and shape youth focused services at SANE
You will bring;
- Experience of supporting young people with mental health needs ideally in complex situations
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- A trauma informed, empathetic and resilient approach to support
- The ability to build trust and rapport with young people and families
Salary: £30,000-32,000 per annum, depending on experience
What can you expect?
- To work within SANE’s framework, including regular check-ins, debriefs. To receive training specific to your role and the wider SANEline services.
- To become part of an established and diverse team.
- To gain exposure to a wide range of mental health problems.
- To gain valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to both adults and young people.
- A culture where team members support and learn from each other.
- A warm supportive and encouraging environment.
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis
Closing date: Midday 23rd July 2025 – early applications encouraged
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the job description and person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.