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About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to drive the promotion and growth of our Homes and services.
In this strategic, hands-on role, you will lead marketing campaigns, manage the customer journey from awareness to enquiry, and ensure every touchpoint delivers a high-quality experience. You’ll also use your creativity to produce marketing materials and manage community engagement initiatives, such as open days, to showcase our services and strengthen local relationships.
Using insight and analysis, you’ll provide recommendations to support the growth of our care services and help keep our Homes thriving.
We’re looking for someone who shares our values, collaborates well across teams, and can work independently to deliver agreed outcomes. We operate a hybrid working model — while much of the role can be home-based, regular visits to our Homes and our Twickenham office are expected to deepen understanding of our work and foster strong internal relationships.
You will be joining a values-led organisation working within our dedicated Fundraising & Marketing department. We value our team and provide excellent training and benefits.
Purpose of the role
- To lead and shape the marketing strategy for our services delivered to veterans and their families through our Homes and out into the local community ensuring strong positioning, visibility, and engagement.
- To take ownership of the marketing required to deliver successful customer journeys across all service areas, driving growth in enquiries, conversions, and service uptake.
- To provide strategic insights through effective reporting and analysis, influencing decision-making at senior level.
Key responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
- Develop, lead, and implement integrated marketing strategies that promote the full range of services provided by our Homes (including but not limited to: Lunch Club, Day Care, Short Breaks, and full-time care), ensuring these remain responsive to changing needs and market trends.
- Lead the development and delivery of marketing strategies for wider services delivered into the local community positioning these as trusted and accessible options for families and carers.
- Use data and insights via Found and other reporting tools to provide regular analysis on enquiries and service performance, producing recommendations that shape future planning.
- Ensure a consistently excellent customer journey, from initial enquiry through to service uptake, identifying opportunities to enhance engagement and improve experience
- Oversee the creation and delivery of engaging content across digital channels, website, and print, ensuring services are presented clearly and compellingly.
- Use your creative flair to design and produce a wide range of marketing assets from brochures to promotional items, to showcase individual Homes and services and strengthen the Royal Star & Garter brand across the group.
- Manage community engagement through service-focused events, such as open days, ensuring they are well-promoted, attended, and deliver a positive experience for visitors.
- Act as a key liaison with senior colleagues across Homes, services, fundraising, and partnerships, ensuring marketing activity supports organisational priorities and service growth.
Process
- Manage and monitor the marketing budget for our care services, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and deliver strong return on investment.
- Provide leadership in maintaining efficient systems and processes across the Marketing & Communications team, including project tracking, storage, and reporting.
- Champion best practice in customer journey mapping, identifying opportunities to enhance engagement and retention.
- Contribute to organisational strategy by providing senior-level insight on service marketing, audience trends, and sector developments.
Other
- To adhere to data protection legislation and to be fully conversant with relevant legislation and the guidelines.
- To understand and ensure we are compliant with Competition & Markets Authority guidance on care home
- To undertake other such duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of this role.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
- Proven experience in devising and delivering successful marketing plans with a strong focus on customer experience and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced marketing environment, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied workload to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
- Strong knowledge and practical understanding of digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and analytics.
- Good understanding of relevant marketing and charitable legislation and guidelines.
- Experience of enquiry management and reporting systems (e.g., Found) is desirable.
Skills and abilities
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire diverse audiences at all levels.
- Proven copywriting and editing expertise, delivering clear, compelling, and accurate content across multiple channels.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and develop strong internal and external networks.
- Strong creative skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (or other design software) to support the development of high-quality marketing materials.
- Advanced IT literacy, including confident use of MS 365 and Teams to manage workflows and collaboration.
- Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex data, generate actionable insights, and apply them to enhance marketing performance.
- Experience of WordPress or other CMS platforms (desirable), with the ability to maintain and optimise digital content.
- A proactive and creative leader with energy and enthusiasm, demonstrating a strong commitment to the mission and values of Royal Star & Garter
Other
- The ability to travel and work remotely, including the location of our Homes in High Wycombe, Solihull, Surbiton, and Worthing. Travel to the Central Services office in Twickenham will also be required.
- Be willing to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends.
Personal characteristics
- Genuine enthusiasm and passion for our mission, with a strong commitment to living our organisational values.
- A proactive self-starter with energy and drive, who inspires and motivates others through a positive and collaborative approach.
- Sets and maintains high performance standards for both self and team, with a focus on excellence in delivery.
- Approaches work with a positive, solutions-focused mindset and resilience in the face of challenges.
- Reliable and professional, with the ability to remain flexible, calm, and composed under pressure.
We reserve the right to update and amend this job description to ensure it accurately reflects the role. This will be agreed in consultation with the job holder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Assistant Accountant role
This role sits within our finance team, who provide financial control and support across all three entities of Coin Street: Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB), Coin Street Centre Trust (CSCT), and Coin Street Secondary Housing Co-Operative (CSS). As our new Assistant Accountant, you will focus on managing the daily banking process, ensuring transactions are accurately uploaded and maintained in the finance system to support smooth financial operations.
As our new Assistant Accountant, you will
- Manage daily banking tasks, including extracting statements and uploading transactions to finance systems and databases.
- Process and reconcile monthly credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policy.
- Maintain financial data accuracy by reviewing VAT codes, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and closing outstanding purchase orders.
- Prepare intarcompany journal entries.
- Support system improvements, including open banking integration, and assist in staff training to ensure adherence to financial procedures.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following
- AAT Level 4 or part-CIMA qualification.
- Demonstrable experience in posting bank transactions.
- Complete understanding of accruals and prepayments.
- Experience using computerised accounting systems and proficiency in the use of MS Excel.
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Fixed-Term (6 months), Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary
£33,228 per annum
Extras
- Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff.
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution)/Auto-enrolment qualifying pension for zero hours staff
- Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
- Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
- Commitment to training and development.
Closing Date
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 28 September 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Support Coordinator
Are you passionate about inclusion and physical activity? Do you have a flair for organisation, communication, and community engagement? Join us as a Programme Support Coordinator and help support a national movement making physical activity more accessible to people with a learning disability.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Programme Support Coordinator to support the delivery of our Sport England funded national programme that empowers people with a learning disability to get active. You will work across 2 key projects:
· Our Active Community – supporting people with a learning disability and their communities to become more active.
· Mencap Active Community – helping to grow, engage and upskill a national network of stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about health and wellbeing for people with a learning disability, with strong coordination and communication skills.
Mencap are a Sport England funded system partner, and this role is a full-time fixed term contract until end of March 2027. You will sit within the Active Communities team supporting the Programme Lead, Network Development Partner and 5 Community Partners.
What You Will Be Doing
· Liaise with Community Partners and support them with their Our Active Community workload. Tasks will vary but could involve asset mapping, attending forums, writing up meeting notes, creating Easy Read documents, and compiling newsletters.
· Liaise with the Network Development Partner to organise and support national forums, webinars, and learning events to share best practice and amplify lived experience.
· Support with our online platforms for Mencap Active Community, signing up stakeholders and keeping content up to date and engaging. This will include the development of inclusive resources, toolkits, and communications for national distribution.
· Provide coordination support for the delivery of our Learning Disability and Sport workshop in terms of bookings, liaising with tutors, co-trainers, attendees and capturing impact.
· Lead on our communications plan by creating content and promoting our work both internally and externally across various communication channels.
· Monitor our sports inbox and respond to general enquiry emails.
· Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, including data analysis, capturing learnings and creating case studies.
· Support the team with other responsibilities relevant to the role that may not be listed above.
What We Are Looking For
· Experience of supporting projects in community, health, physical activity, or disability settings.
· Understanding of the barriers people with a learning disability face in accessing physical activity.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong organisational and time management abilities.
· Confident using Microsoft Office and online meeting tools.
· Comfortable working by yourself and as part of a remote team.
· Willingness to travel to support our work in communities across England.
You Will Thrive in This Role If You Are
· Passionate about health and wellbeing through physical activity.
· A team player who is adaptable, collaborative, and proactive.
· Comfortable in a dynamic and evolving environment.
How to Apply
If you are organised, proactive and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please click 'Apply' now and submit your CV and cover letter, highlighting your relevant skills, experiences and explaining your motivation for applying.
This role closes on 21 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7 October 2025 and will take place via Microsoft Teams.
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support workers to join our Homelessness and Complex needs Service located in Brent.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
A Support Worker will help to enable vulnerable people with complex support needs to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The shift pattern of the role consist of: 40 hours 1 x scattered site 2 x Pound Lane Shift pro-rota 7.30-3.30 and 1.30 -9.30 shift pattern with weekends included.
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Oversee the daily running of the service ensuring all health and safety responsibilities are met
* Raise safeguarding alerts and complete incident reports within specified timeframe
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of living standards
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with our Resettlement Officer and Brent Housing team.
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
? Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
? Approachable and open behaviour
? Prefers working as part of a group or team
? Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
? Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job Description
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity to recruit a Head of Community Fundraising & Engagement in a brand new and exciting role.
Every five minutes, someone in the UK loses a loved one to heart or lung disease. The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity funds pioneering projects, cutting-edge equipment and vital research to change the future for patients and families. With investment across the fundraising and marketing teams, a refreshed brand and the backing of trustees, this is a fantastic time to join.
This role will lead an ambitious team that is empowered to innovate and refresh the community fundraising strategy, making a lasting impact across challenge events, in-memory giving and third-party fundraising. They will also form part of a dedicated leadership team to build visibility and engagement across the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, as well as deepening relationships amongst an established base of high-value community supporters.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and grow the charity’s community fundraising programme, overseeing an established team of 4 to ensure exceptional supporter experience.
- Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy with clear KPIs, collaborating with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships and Head of Marketing & Communications to deliver sustained income growth across the Charity.
- Drive innovation across challenge events, in-memory giving and supporter care, horizon-scanning for new trends, opportunities and propositions to maximise ROI.
- Collaborate with senior colleagues to build visibility and support across the Charity’s partner hospitals.
- Strengthen stewardship and supporter journeys for high-value community supporters, working with philanthropy colleagues to deepen relationships.
What we’re looking for:
- A proven track record of delivering and growing successful community & public fundraising programmes, with a track record of developing new fundraising products to drive income growth.
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing fundraising teams.
- Strong background in strategy development, budgeting and income forecasting.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across diverse audiences.
- Skilled at developing compelling supporter journeys and excellent stewardship.
- A strong track record of delivery across challenge events, third-party fundraising and in-memory giving.
- Confident in problem-solving, decision-making and balancing short and long-term goals.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours for an initial discussion on the role, prior to submitting a full application with the Charity. All completed applications will require a CV and supporting Statement.
Our Process
1st Stage Interviews (virtual): 3rd & 6th October
2nd Stage:
Informal ‘meet the team’ call (virtual): 13th October
In person interviews: 14th & 15th October
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The Talent Set are proud to be partnering with Noah's Ark.
In recent years, the charity has experienced significant growth—supporting more children, partnering with leading hospitals, and attracting a growing number of dedicated supporters.
Role: Head of Supporter Engagement (Individual & Events)
Salary: £55k
Location: Barnet, North London
Pattern: Hybrid 3 days/week
Permanent: full-time with flexible hours
The role/ responsibilities:
The Head of Supporter Engagement will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing relationships with both existing and prospective supporters of Noah’s Ark. You will be responsible for ensuring an outstanding supporter experience—one that makes individuals feel valued, engaged, and fully informed about the impact of their donations.
This role involves developing and implementing effective strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship, while leading multi-channel communications that connect supporters with the cause. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and bring creative flair to engagement programmes, guided by data, donor insight, and sector best practice.
You will be a dynamic, adaptable, and highly organised professional, committed to playing a key role in driving income growth. A strong communicator and proven leader, you lead by example and bring a hands-on approach to team management. With significant experience in people and programme management within Public Fundraising, you will have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results.
- Foster a supportive, cohesive, and aspirational team culture, motivating staff to meet and exceed targets while recognising their contributions to the charity’s overall objectives and strategy.
- Effectively recruit, train, and line-manage team members, setting clear objectives and supporting their development through regular supervision, annual appraisals, and adherence to charity policies and best practices.
- Develop a comprehensive supporter stewardship strategy, supported by systematic processes, to engage existing individual givers and fundraisers—as well as new supporters—fostering long-term commitment and regular support for the charity.
- Collaborate across teams to enhance supporter retention, contributing to the design and implementation of sophisticated supporter journey processes that strengthen relationships and increase lifetime value.
- Drive substantial growth in the number of individuals donating to and fundraising for Noah’s Ark by collaborating with team members to create engaging, inspiring fundraising campaigns and events.
- Maintain a steady pipeline of new supporters by developing and promoting ongoing engagement opportunities beyond major campaigns and events.
About you:
- Experience of developing supporter engagement opportunities and stewardship journeys for tens of thousands of supporters at least
- Experience of running an Community Giving, Individual Giving programme, incorporating Legacy Giving, raising at least £0.5m per annum
- Experience of managing a team to deliver exceptional results
- Successful experience of leading direct fundraising marketing campaigns across a range of channels including direct mail, email, social media and telephone
- Experience of highly successful relationship building with a portfolio of supporters, including through face-to-face meetings and telephone conversations
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day





Charity Support Officer
Location: Remote, with regular meetings in London, applicants must be based in or around London
Salary: £27,700 - £29,000 per year
Contract: Full-time with opportunities to work flexibly over 4 days
Reporting to: CEO
About AWN
All Ways Network (AWN) is a UK-registered charity dedicated to empowering non-profits that support diverse Muslim communities across the UK, particularly those with an annual income under £1 million towards becoming fundable.
We provide grassroots organisations with vital services from bid-writing and application reviews to webinars, training, and tailored charity support. This helps them access funding, strengthen governance, build capacity, and adopt best practices in a challenging funding landscape.
Committed to equitable grant-making and a stronger civil society, AWN champions the vision of: “Thriving non-profits empowering Muslim communities to enrich UK society.”
Role Overview: Knowledge in grant-funding, capacity building, organisational support
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Charity Support Officer to help deliver AWN’s mission. You will be the first point of contact for grassroots charities, supporting them to strengthen their organisations and improve their chances of securing grant funding by offering practical guidance, signposting, and building trusted relationships that help them grow in confidence and resilience. The role includes helping organisations strengthen governance and compliance, sharing information on grant-funding opportunities, and supporting them to identify challenges and develop practical solutions.
The non-profits you will support work across a wide range of areas for example: women, health and wellbeing, youth, homelessness and poverty, family services, sports, faith groups, crime and gangs, prisoners and ex-offenders, refugees and asylum seekers, drug addiction, older people and rehabilitation, and many more.
Bringing a strong awareness of the barriers facing small charities particularly Muslim-led groups, will be key to helping them build long-term sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the first point of contact for charities and community groups, managing a varied caseload and balancing priorities.
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Carry out needs assessments to understand organisations strengths, challenges, and funding needs, and develop clear action plans.
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Provide tailored support, including health checks on governance, compliance, finances, and funding readiness, offering recommendations and signposting to specialist services (e.g., Cranfield Trust, CVS, Charity Excellence etc).
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Advise on funding opportunities, strategy, and application readiness, with referrals to bid-writing support where needed.
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Deliver workshops, webinars, events, and one-to-one sessions to build skills, knowledge, and confidence of UK grassroots organisations.
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Work collaboratively with organisations and AWN colleagues (including via the triage and referral system) to identify challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with charities, funders, and sector partners across the voluntary, public, and charity sectors.
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Represent AWN at external events, conferences, and meetings, helping to organise and deliver events linked to your work.
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Keep accurate records on the CRM, gather feedback, write case studies, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and service development.
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Support AWN’s communications by contributing updates for the website and social media.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and motivated to make a difference. You’ll have a natural ability to listen, build trust, and meet people where they are, while offering constructive and practical support. Patience, curiosity, and cultural awareness will help you understand the diverse realities of grassroots charities and the communities they serve.
Alongside these personal qualities, you’ll bring a good understanding of the charity sector and the challenges facing small non-profits across the UK, for UK Muslim-led organisations. You’ll have exceptional knowledge of governance, compliance, and funding pathways, and the confidence to guide organisations towards growth, resilience, and long-term impact.
Essential Criteria
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3+ years’ experience within the UK charity sector (domestic, not solely international).
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Strong understanding of charity governance, compliance, and the UK funding and grant-making landscape.
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Insight into the needs and challenges of small and grassroots non-profits, with awareness of the systemic barriers affecting Muslim-led organisations.
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Experience supporting or advising charities, community groups, or local networks to build capacity and resilience.
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Ability to work collaboratively with organisations, offering constructive and practical guidance.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in public speaking and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a small team, with minimal supervision.
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Confident using technology to deliver support and manage work effectively, including CRM systems, Microsoft Teams, and other digital tools.
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Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Community engagement and outreach
- Event or project coordination (online and in-person)
- Delivering presentations, workshops, or training sessions
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities
Recruitment Process
Interviews will take place early October 2025.
The process will include two stages: one online and one in-person (to be held in the City of London).
Exact dates will be confirmed before the application deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative fundraiser who loves writing compelling proposals and building meaningful relationships with funders? Join Let Me Know’s small, ambitious team as a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser and help us secure vital funds to educate thousands more young people about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, supporting them to live happy, healthy lives, free from abuse.
This role is perfect for you if:
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You love crafting engaging, persuasive funding proposals and reports that inspire support.
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You enjoy building and nurturing strong relationships with funders who share our vision.
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You value a mix of independent and collaborative working.
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You're looking for an organisation that embraces flexibility; this role’s 17.5 hours can be spread over the week to fit your home life.
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You enjoy being part of a small team, and an organisation where you feel close to the impact you’re making.
So, if you’re passionate about ending relationship abuse and domestic violence, and have a track record of success in Trusts & Foundations fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Summary
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17.5 hours per week (ideally spread over 3-4 days)
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£35,400 pro-rata (£17,700 for 17.5 hours)
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Working from home with some travel to Central London, including one day per month for an in-person team meeting / work day.
About Let Me Know (LMK)
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.
LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 21,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first five years and we want to reach 18,000 young people over the next two years. We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops.
Key to our success is raising the funds to support our work. Our fundraising is primarily from grants received from charitable trusts and foundations, but we have a focus on diversifying income to include major donors, individual giving, and corporate fundraising.
We have:
✔ A clear plan for our workshop delivery over the next three years, and a fundraising plan to support it
✔ An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees
✔ Evidenced outcomes, rich data/statistics and compelling case studies
✔ Diversity and strong social purpose
✔ A new organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027
✔ A new CRM system that has been built to support our ambitions
Job Description
This is a new role, joining a small and growing fundraising team. The purpose of this Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager role is to grow LMK’s income generation from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, to support delivery of LMK’s mission.
The role is a true combination of independent and collaborative working. Independent in the writing of bespoke funding applications and reports, maintaining accurate records on LMK’s CRM, and researching to continually build LMK’s pipeline of Trusts & Foundation prospects.
And collaborative in the close working with LMK’s core team to monitor and report on restricted grants, and working together with the wider fundraising team on creative projects such as: maintaining an updated library of cases for support, implementation of fresh and creative stewardship strategies that bring LMK supporters closer to our work, and cultivation strategies that engage supporters to whom LMK is brand new.
The role requires strong relationship building skills, which will be drawn upon in your direct working with Trust & Foundation supporters and internally with LMK colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
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Writing bespoke funding applications: you will be responsible for maintaining a regular pipeline of applications, writing and submitting proposals to new and existing Trust & Foundation supporters, including six-figure and multi-year grants, working to targets for both income generated and outputs (e.g. number of proposals per month).
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Grant reporting: using LMK’s CRM system and working collaboratively with the core team to produce high quality, timely reports for both restricted and unrestricted grants.
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Providing excellent relationship management: to build trusted and lasting relationships with existing and new supporters, including delivery of stewardship and cultivation strategies.
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Case for support development: with support from the wider fundraising team, you will maintain a library of creative and compelling cases for support for use in Trusts & Foundations fundraising.
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Researching Prospects: identifying suitable new Trusts & Foundations for LMK to approach, and developing and delivering approaches to cultivate early, new relationships.
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Maintaining accurate, data-compliant records on LMK’s CRM: ensuring all grant records are stored securely, and delivery commitments are effectively communicated to relevant staff members in a timely manner.
Other responsibilities
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Comply with LMK’s policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, bullying and harassment, health & safety, confidentiality, complaints and data protection
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Work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with (including freelancers, staff members, volunteers and workshop participants)
Reporting to LMK’s Head of Fundraising & Development, you will work collaboratively with LMK’s core team, including three fundraising colleagues: one part-time Fundraising Manager, one freelance Grants Fundraiser and one full-time Head of Fundraising & Development.
Person Specification
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Proven experience of leading on Trust & Foundation applications generating high 5-figure and multi-year grants.
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Experience of working with colleagues to provide financial information to funders e.g. developing budgets for grant requests and financial reporting at the end of a grant.
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At least 3 years’ experience in successfully delivering and/or supporting a grant fundraising programme, including demonstrable experience of working to targets and managing multiple deadlines, and understanding the trust & foundations fundraising landscape.
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Successfully managing a portfolio of at least 15 Trusts and Foundation relationships, with evidence of providing excellent relationship management and stewardship strategies resulting in renewed and/or increased levels of financial support from partners.
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Experience of using a CRM system to manage all aspects of grant fundraising, including maintaining a pipeline of grant prospects, managing live grants, and regular data input that helps to store a full picture of our funder relationships.
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Excellent written skills, with proven experience of developing a compelling case for support that connects prospective funders with the charity’s mission and is grounded in the charity’s strategic priorities and funding needs.
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Highly organised to manage a diverse workload with excellent time management and attention to detail.
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Strong MS Office/Google knowledge, numerate, comfortable with data
Safeguarding
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check
In return for your dedication, we will offer you
✔ The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in young people
✔ A competitive salary
✔ Working from home
✔ A genuinely flexible working environment
✔ Pension of 6%
✔ 32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays), prorated for part time roles
✔ Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Wellbeing perks
✔ A diverse, bold and collaborative culture with two social meet-ups annually in London
Reasons for applying for this post
We need you to give us specific information to support your application so that we can shortlist in a fair and unbiased way. We recommend that you use a covering letter to provide as much evidence as possible to show how your skills, abilities, knowledge and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the person specification for the role. Please provide examples which are relevant to the role you are applying for (if you prefer, you can provide us with a video of no longer than 3 mins - please email this to us once you have submitted your application)
Interviews will be held in person (London) on Wednesday, 1st October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work for a charity, that makes a huge impact globally? Are you a passionate and experienced data protection practitioner? Then this could be the ideal role for you!
The King’s Trust International is looking for a passionate Data Protection Lead to join the team as our in-house expert on a part time basis under a 12-month fixed term contract. (this is a 3 day a week role - 21 hours)
You will lead a data compliance review and work with colleagues to ensure the robustness and suitability of the charity’s information governance framework, policies & procedures, deliver training to empower colleagues in data protection matters, handle any subject access requests, manage any data incidents, breaches or complaints, perform a key role in organisational change and the implementation of new technology solutions, provide hands-on advice and help to embed privacy by design.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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Support Worker at Plus Services
Are you a positive, engaging and caring person that wants to make a real difference to the world?
Do you think the greatest gift you can give is to make other people’s lives better?
Do you believe that people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism should have happy fulfilling lives, with access to the Community and enjoy the same things the rest of us take for granted?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 Questions then Plus has an amazing role for you!!!!!
Who are Plus Services?
Plus is one of the most respected Learning Disability and Autism Charities in London with a proud history stretching back more than 30 years. We have an amazing team that is dedicated to supporting people to live their best possible lives and we have literally changed people’s worlds with the support we have provided.
Our Client Group is quite varied and during the recruitment process you would be specifically recruited to work with those that your personality, skills and experience would fit best with. Some have really challenging behaviour, but unless you had the capability to best serve those people you would be assigned to a different group. So, there is no need to worry about being out of your depth.
We also provide industry leading training and on-going support, so rest assured you will be ready for anything the job throws at you. I cannot promise you it will be easy, but I can promise you it will be worth it. And when you go home you will know you have made a massive difference and the world is a slightly better place as a result of your efforts.
Who are you?
You are a caring, compassionate and capable individual? You could be either already working within Social Care or are thinking about joining the sector. We recognise everyone, regardless of their personal history, talents, abilities and unique personal qualities
What does matter is you must care and you must want to enhance the lives of the people who we support and rely on us.
You will need to be comfortable spending large amounts of your day one-to-one with the Service Users, there is no leaping from client to client here with 15 minute blocks. You will need to be happy supporting people to learn new skills and become independent. And you will need to thrive on taking people out into the big wide world, expanding their horizons, bringing a smile to their faces and adding a spring in to their step.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to:
• Do your share of weekend shifts, sleep-ins, waking nights and bank holidays.
• Be physically fit and able to move freely and physically and to support service users who may be physically dependent.
• Have a supportive attitude and want to help individuals to maximise their lives.
• You must be able to support people with Learning Disabilities who have different ways of expressing themselves
• Understanding of supporting people with autism would be an advantage but not essential
• Be eligible to work in the UK
In return we offer opportunities for professional development and real job satisfaction. We can help you to develop your professional skills and knowledge and progress toward recognised qualifications such as Diploma in Adult & Social Care levels 3/4/5.
Available positions:
Full time Support Worker (38 Hrs per week)
Locations: Sydenham, Lewisham
Pay: £27,367
Holidays: 28 days per Annum
Part time Support Worker
Locations: Sydenham, Lewisham
Pay: £27,367 pro-rata
Holidays: 28 days per Annum (Pro Rata)
Bank Support Worker (zero hours contact)
Location: Lewisham
Salary: £13.85 per hour.
Holidays: Based on hours accrued
Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded Learning and Development
• Company employee assistance programme service
• Sleep in allowance
Charity ref number: 1031595
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!
About the role
The Partnerships team is looking for a new member to join our team. You will be working with a variety of major trusts, foundations and statutory sources. This is an exciting opportunity that will enable you to develop your fundraising experience and skills whilst helping us to develop and deliver new initiatives.
Hybrid working with ability to travel to Twickenham Office and our Homes in High Wycombe, Solihull, Surbiton and Worthing.
You will be joining a values-led organisation working within our dedicated fundraising & marketing department. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people we care for and ensuring they receive the care they need to live life to the full. We value our team and provide excellent training and benefits.
Purpose of the role
1. To generate funds from major trusts, foundations and statutory sources
2. Leading support for this area of fundraising for our Worthing Home
3. Contribute to overall mission to support veterans and their partners living with disabilities or dementia.
Income generation
• Research, identify, and secure income from major and local trusts, foundations and statutory sources that align with our organisational priorities.
• Write compelling and persuasive funding applications, ensuring all required information is accurate and wellpresented.
• Maximise income through both unrestricted and restricted funding opportunities.
• Work closely with the Partnerships Manager to implement the trusts and statutory fundraising strategy effectively.
Donor stewardship and communication
• Provide excellent stewardship to all funders, ensuring reporting and communication requirements are met timely and professionally.
• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with funding organisations and bodies to secure long-term support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create impact reports and regular updates that bring our work to life
Finance and administration
• Track and report on income progress against targets, ensuring accurate records are maintained in the CRM system (Donorfy).
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and guidelines, including GDPR and safeguarding regulations.
• Support the Partnerships Manager with administrative tasks linked to applications, reporting, and compliance.
Other
• Stay informed of changes in statutory and trust fundraising landscapes, sharing insights with the team.
• Contribute to broader fundraising projects as required.
Person specification
Experience of:
• Securing income (five-figure gifts min) from Trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
• Writing successful funding applications with proven income generation.
• Building and maintaining relationships with funders to support long-term income streams.
• Using fundraising CRMs, ideally Donorfy, to track income and manage relationships.
Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft compelling applications and impact reports.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in IT, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools.
Personal characteristics:
• Passionate about supporting veterans and their partners living with disabilities or dementia.
• Enthusiastic, self-starting, and capable of working well independently.
• Collaborative team player who values respect and integrity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Relationship Fundraiser
Hours: full-time 36.25 hours worked between the hours of 8am–6pm Mon-Fri (there is flexibility to adapt the working pattern to suit you)
Working pattern: Remote work with occasional travel as required. Applicants must be based in the UK.
Deadline for applications: 19th September 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Interviews to be conducted: Late September (interviews conducted remotely)
Start date in role: Late October / early November
Rare opportunity: Create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
What we offer:
- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day end of year shutdown period, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
- Annual leave entitlement increases to 37 days following 5 years of service
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- A rewarding role with purpose
- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We're searching for a compassionate, and energised, self-starter with competent IT skills to work remotely and outstanding communication skills.
Job purpose:
Reporting to the Fundraising manager & team lead and in the Income Generation team, you will support and guide individuals who raise funds for Brake in our communities, helping them reach their goals and, in turn, raise essential funds for our cause. The Community Relationship Fundraiser plays a key role in developing and growing our community fundraising programme. You will be responsible for inspiring and supporting individuals and groups who undertake community fundraising on behalf of Brake.
You will be supporting Brake's work by increasing income generated from community fundraisers, including individuals, community groups, clubs and associations. Working together with teams across the organisation, you will contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration to maximise the overall fundraising objectives.
Make sure you take a look at the job description for further information.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
Essential
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Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role and to advance your competencies
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Previous experience of working successfully within a fundraising role & good knowledge of the charity sector
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Proven experience of working to and achieving financial targets
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Strong ability to innovate and drive income growth across different fundraising channels
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Excellent attention to detail, experience of managing a busy workload, showing resilience, self-motivation, adaptability, working to tight deadlines and meeting your objectives successfully both as an individual and as part of a team
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A good communicator, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically with members of the public, who may be going through current or recent emotional and challenging experiences
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Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, professional telephone manner.
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Flexible, embraces change and development, and can work occasional evenings and weekends when necessary.
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Proven strong experience of using IT software such as Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Outlook, Teams and databases to enhance and improve the delivery of your duties
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Ability to work proactively and independently
Desirable
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Ability to analyse data to identify trends and report on findings to support decision making processes
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Experience of using a CRM database
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Knowledge and understanding of fundraising rules and regulations
Join our mission: This role is critical in expanding our supporter base, increasing engagement, and maximising fundraising income, ultimately enabling the charity to achieve more.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. We'd like to get to know the real you through your application, not an AI version. If you do use AI to write your cover letter, please check it and make sure it reflects who you are.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.


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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support workers to join our Young People Service located in Tower Hamlets.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Campbell Road Young Peoples service provides support and housing for 37 young people in Tower Hamlets that are either leaving care of affected by youth homelessness.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people from a range of backgrounds
- Confident to assess and manage risks associated with our customers, with an attitude of positive risk taking
- Highly competent in advocating for young people, working with other professionals to get the best outcomes
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Experience working with young people
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for a Community Engagement Officer in order to join its dynamic and growing Public Fundraising Team.
You’ll play a vital part in a small and ambitious fundraising team, working to grow the Community Giving Programme
As a Community Engagement Officer you will:
- Lead on donor acquisition and retention strategies with community organisations.
- Develop new local partnerships and maintain strong relationships with supporters.
- Coordinate and attend community fundraising events, from charity stalls to bucket collections.
- Secure community grants and local funding opportunities.
- Manage and support volunteer ambassadors.
- Use insight and data to guide decision making and improve supporter journeys.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Has a track record of meeting fundraising targets and building long-term partnerships.
- Be an excellent communicator and confident public speaker.
- Enjoys networking and building relationships with people from all walks of life.
- Brings strong organisational and project management skills.
- Has a full UK driving license and is willing to travel across North and Central London and Hertsmere.
- Experience in the charity sector and familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Beacon) is desirable.
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Salary: £28,080-£33,500
Location: London, hybrid working , 3 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: on rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Philharmonia is looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring Head of Education & Community Engagement to lead on the day to day running of learning projects, with a firm focus on developing and growing this work. With a proven track record of creative leadership, innovation and producing high quality music education and community projects, successful applicants will be led by a passionate belief in the power of orchestral music to transform lives, whether as audiences or participants.
Centred around our ambition to deepen our engagement in our residencies in and out of London, this role will be responsible for the creative and strategic development and execution of both our long-established programmes (like Hear and Now, and Orchestra Unwrapped), as well as co-creating and developing new, innovative projects addressing real needs in schools and community settings. The role will have a strong direct connection with our Community Boards, the advisory bodies in our residency areas, and the Music Hubs, as partners and co-creators. Candidates should have a progressive and well-informed approach to place-based and grassroots music-making and project creation, and a strong understanding of the latest developments in the music education landscape.
Combining a keen grasp of participant needs, with sound understanding of commissioner and funder requirements, as well as a can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, this is a great opportunity for a senior manager to progress to the next level of leadership within the sector and shape the education and community engagement programmes of a leading orchestra.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
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Undertake research and mapping as required to ensure that projects and programmes respond to local and regional needs and is distinctive and complementary in the context of other providers.
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Keep abreast of educational policy and practice at national and regional governmental level, ensuring that project development is aligned with current thinking and strategy.
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Develop new bespoke and innovative education and community projects in strategic partnership with local and national bodies, allied to the core work of the Orchestra.
Leadership and Management:
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Provide creative leadership and direction for the Learning and Engagement Department, reflecting and clearly articulating the Philharmonia’s vision, mission and values
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Develop and motivate the members of the Learning and Engagement Team, and as required, manage the Learning & Engagement team’s support staff, such as freelance Project Managers, animateurs and musicians
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Sustain and strengthen existing partnerships for funding and delivery with key stakeholders including other NPOs, Local Authorities, Music Education Hubs, community groups, arts organisations and venues, private and public development agencies and schools, colleges and universities.
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Represent the Orchestra on the Strategic Boards of appropriate bodies in London and residencies (for example, music hubs)
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Ensure that key national and regional stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement work, as well as ensuring effective and constructive communication with artists and musicians engaged in the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement Programme
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Represent the Philharmonia Orchestra at external meetings and conferences, as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra.
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Lead and manage the Safeguarding for the Orchestra, ensure that the Philharmonia Orchestra’s safeguarding policy and procedure is up to date and effectively implemented, including taking responsibility as the Philharmonia’s Designated Safeguarding Officer; ensure that all relevant staff and freelance practitioners have current DBS checks.
Programme Management and Delivery:
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Oversee evaluations of all projects to share outcomes with stakeholders and partners and to learn lessons for developing and delivering future projects.
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Agree and manage budgets for the Learning and Engagement Department
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Commission and oversee production of project-specific marketing materials.
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Help to develop and support the Orchestra’s Audience Development Strategy, in close partnership with the Marketing Director.
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Oversee all aspects of project management, planning and production of the various projects and workshops which make up the Philharmonia’s Learning Programme
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Deputise for the Director of L&E as required
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant role
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Knowledge of the education and community learning landscape
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Experience with managing and monitoring budgets
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Experience with producing and devising large scale, education, community or participation projects
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Excellent communication skills, with a personable and approachable style
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Experience of reporting tools and data visualisation, ideally for funders
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Passion and interest for music and the arts, with an excellent understanding of orchestras and classical music repertoire
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Ability to read music and orchestral scores
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Ability to lead, mentor and train a team
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Willingness to have a hands-on attitude
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Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends – must want to attend concerts and learning projects
Desirable:
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An education or community learning qualification or degree
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Experience of creating external reports and evaluations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.