Community support team lead jobs in thamesmead west, greater london

Global Programme Manager (Lebanon)
£52,744 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Permanent Contract

The Programme Manager is an exciting and influential role at RCPCH Global, a specialist unit within the College, in which you will lead the management of our Early Child Development and Disability programme work in Lebanon and the wider Middle East region; you will also be responsible for supporting smaller programme development with our partner, the Paediatric Association of Sierra Leone. Based in our London office, you will oversee the implementation of the programmes, including the delivery of high-quality programme activities.

As Programme Manager, you will monitor and manage all financial and budgetary aspects of the programme in compliance with donor requirements and take the lead on all programme reporting to donors, maintaining and ensuring high-quality programme monitoring and evaluation processes are adhered to. You will also provide strategic/backstopping technical support on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health programme design, budget formulation, financial and activity reporting and M&E with the other members of the Global Team.

Crucially, you will be responsible for liaising with local programme counterparts and stakeholders in the field, which may include regular field visits. You will also take the lead on the recruitment and management of short- and/or long-term programme volunteer clinicians, as well as short-term advisory consultants, for the programme.

You will lead, with the Global Team members, on wider donor liaison, including development of fundraising strategies and target donor institutions, and you will help develop new programme grant agreements, as well as promoting RCPCH Global activities to external stakeholders.

Suitably qualified in international development, public health, international and global health, health systems strengthening and child health, or with equivalent work experience, you should have excellent project/programme management skills and have a background in a relevant international/development management or implementation role. 

With demonstrable experience of designing, initiating and leading complex programme development processes, including with senior government counterparts, local partner organisations and international and multilateral donor agencies, you should have a significant understanding of budget management and financial reporting, including to bilateral and multilateral donors.

Previous experience of successfully managing large complex programmes, including supporting field-programme teams both remotely and in the field, within the international development and/or health sectors is essential, in particular with experience in working with Palestinian communities both in-situ in the West Bank and Gaza, and in other refugee camp environments as well as broader experience of working in developing countries is highly desirable.

Although based in London, this role may include some travel to Lebanon and other countries/regions as required. 

RCPCH Global is a unit within RCPCH which designs and manages a range of international projects and programmes to improve neonatal, child and adolescent health, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Our programmes use teams of skilled clinicians and other health professionals to work with counterparts in targeted low-income countries to train and mentor doctors, nurses and other health workers, as a means of helping to build the capacity and quality of the health systems in those countries. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 8 June 2025
Interviews: 16 June 2025

As a Solutions Architect at our charity, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology solutions that support our mission and strategic goals. With the upcoming implementation of a new Salesforce CRM, you will ensure its successful integration and optimization while also overseeing the architecture of other critical systems across the organization. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive innovation and efficiency.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 4th June 2025

Interview date(s): TBC. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2026
Location: London, SW1P 2AE
Salary: £33,670
Hours: 37.5

If you are a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner and you have a passion for working within a dynamic but supportive environment, our client would like to hear from you, so please apply!

Our client has a job opportunity available for an Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner in their CYP services. The job purpose is to provide a preventative, early intervention service to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs in identified schools. They are looking for someone to use the acquired skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments.

The post-holder will, with appropriate supervision, work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner and engage in:

• Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems
• Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services
• Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing
• Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a fully completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be withdrawn from the process.

The job description is attached for your reference. Please apply only if you meet all the specified requirements.

About Our Client

They are a community-based organisation dedicated to providing mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Their experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in their communities. They combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. They partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. They focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across their communities.

Benefits:

• Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
• Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
• Free eye test
• Flexible working
• Interest free loan, those in financial hardship

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About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a driven team of Volunteering Partners. The Volunteering Partnerships and Implementation team strive to inspire, support and enable a quality offer and experience for volunteers and volunteer managers. Through working directly with the Dementia Support and Partnerships directorate (who deliver our services), you will be making a difference to volunteers, volunteer managers and people affected by dementia.

You will be a trusted expert in volunteering, building relationships with senior managers and leaders by creating a structured approach to how we support the directorate in order to give the best possible volunteering experience. You will lead a team of Volunteering Partners and work collaboratively across the Volunteering team as well as with the People Partnering team to create ways of working, deliver projects, develop connections and ensure we provide a strategic and structured service to our stakeholders.

This home-based role really is a great combination – you will be an integral part of the Volunteering team and wider People Directorate as well as a key stakeholder and essential support for Dementia Support and Partnerships.

About you
We are looking for a motivated individual with experience as a trusted expert in volunteering who is able to listen, lead and engage their team as well as a range of stakeholders across the organisation.

Using deep volunteering expertise as well as any experience of voluntary income, the Senior Volunteering Partner will be skilled at building trust through meaningful relationships with senior managers and leaders.

You will bring your interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across Volunteering, People Partnering and Dementia Support and Partnerships whilst utilising your data, insight and project management skills to bring about continuous improvement and change.

What you’ll focus on:

- Line management of 3 Volunteering Partners
- Leading the creation of a planned and coordinated approach to how we work with Dementia Support and Partnerships.
- Leading on the development of short-term and long-term plans to embed how volunteering is part of changes in contracts in partnership with other key stakeholders.
- Working closely with the People Partnering team building close communication and relationships to ensure support and alignment across our teams and the directorates we support.
- To lead on volunteering business elements that drive volunteer involvement, ensure compliance, support innovation and assure continuous quality improvement.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society.

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Our hiring process

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Interview Dates: 19th & 20th June. 

Job Title: Part-time Co-production Coordinator - Adults
Salary: £30,000 FTE
Hours: 18 hours per week. To be worked 3 days a week (6 hours per day)
Contract: 1-year, fixed term
Location: Mainly home based with regular meetings in the London Borough Hammersmith & Fulham

Parent/Carer Co-production Coordinator to empower and support parents of young adults with SEND.

Are you passionate about making health and social care systems work for families who have young adults with SEND?

Do you enjoy developing relationships, collaborating and contributing to better outcomes for the people that most need joined up support?

Do you have lived experience of using health and social care services as a parent or carer?

Parentsactive CIC is the parent/carer forum for Hammersmith and Fulham and works to empower parent/carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth through to adults.

We are delighted to be recruiting a Co-production Coordinator to work alongside our parents and carers of young disabled adults to ensure they have meaningful opportunities to inform and influence strategic and operational developments across Hammersmith and Fulham that will lead to a better future for them and their young person.

The Co-production Coordinator will support the coordination of a range of activities designed to increase coproduction across the borough’s health, education and social care systems.

The successful candidate will be passionate about coproduction and ensuring the voice of people with lived experience is heard. They will have strong skills in working collaboratively with a wide range of people including families, statutory and third sector partners. The person will be a good listener, compassionate and understanding of the issues related to supporting a disabled adult to live their best life and have the confidence to challenge when necessary.

Last date to receive applications: 13th June 2025 6 pm

Interview date: 2nd July 2025

Interested?

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No agencies please.

About us

For over 130 years, our historic home at 14 Bride Lane has been more than just a building – it has been a beacon for creativity, learning, and community engagement, standing as a testament to London's rich printing heritage. The Foundation cares for an internationally significant collection celebrating the history of print, graphic design and typography.

Our Grade II listed Victorian building also features the 130-seat Bridewell Theatre and a hands-on print workshop, and event spaces for hire. We offer a dynamic programme of workshops, events, and exhibitions, currently attracting around 42,000 visitors annually.

We are in an exciting period of organisational development working on robust plans and policies and creating a new strategic direction to develop our collections, cultural offer and to bring it to a wider, diverse audience.

The role will be closely involved in projects that, under our new vision and mission, aim to transform SBF into a contemporary institute serving the creative industries, researchers and the wider public. The role will suit someone with a passion to take on challenges with the aim of creating a cultural hub fit for the 21st century.

Job Purpose

The Operations & Project Manager will oversee planning, project delivery, and commercial operations, ensuring that St Bride Foundation continues to fulfil its mission while growing its financial sustainability. This role is instrumental in managing strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and leading teams to ensure efficient operations across venue hire, theatre management, and other income-generating activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Project Management

· Develop and maintain Gantt charts, project timelines, and key performance indicators for organisational initiatives.

· Work as part of the Senior Management team to oversee and deliver key projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

· Improve internal project management processes to enhance efficiency and collaboration across teams.

· Implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the charity’s mission.

· Attend meetings and contribute expertise to project groups as applicable.

2. Operations & Commercial Oversight

· Lead the teams managing commercial areas, including venue hire, theatre, events, commercial lets, and other income-generating initiatives.

· Ensure effective resource management, including staff, budgets, and operational tools.

· Identify opportunities to increase revenue streams while maintaining the Foundation’s charitable objectives.

· Develop and implement policies to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and financial resilience.

3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

· Provide leadership and support to commercial and operational staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

· Work closely with external partners and stakeholders to enhance the Foundation’s impact and income opportunities.

· Ensure strong internal communication to keep all teams aligned with project goals and operational priorities.

4. Risk, Compliance & Facilities Management

· Ensure compliance with health & safety, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements.

· Oversee the stewardship of St Bride Foundation’s historic Grade II listed building, ensuring operational resilience and sustainability.

· Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing solutions to improve efficiency and safety.

· Support sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and adherence to health & safety legislation.

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Essential Qualifications & Experience

· Proven experience in operations and project management (including a project management qualification such as PRINCE2).

· Strong understanding of Gantt charts, project planning tools, and process improvement methodologies.

· Experience managing commercial operations, ideally in venue hire, theatre, events, or income-generating activities.

· Proven experience in project management, particularly relating to building or refurbishment projects.

· Ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive efficiency improvements.

· Desirable: Experience in within the charity, cultural, or creative industries.

· Desirable: Knowledge of charity governance, compliance, and health & safety best practices.

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Key Skills & Competencies

· Leadership and team management skills, with experience motivating and guiding staff.

· Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

· Ability to work under pressure, balancing multiple projects and deadlines.

· Passion for cultural heritage, education, and community engagement.

· Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Highly organised, assertive, and persuasive, with a diplomatic approach.

· Experience in competitive and negotiated contractor procurement

· Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

· Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and listening

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Organisational Values & Expectations

· Uphold St Bride Foundation’s commitment to cultural preservation, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

· Foster a collaborative working environment with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners.

· Adhere to ethical standards and best practices in charity governance and operations.

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Health & Safety Responsibilities

· Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety policies and charitable sector guidelines.

· Promote a safe and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

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Terms & Conditions

· Working Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours a week, excluding 1 hour lunch per day) 0.8 FTE

· Salary Banding: (Band 2  - 46 -55k pa) Pro rata salary offered = £36,800 - £44,000 pa

· Location: St Bride Foundation, London

· Contract Type: Permanent

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Why Join Us?

· Work at a historic and culturally significant organisation.

· Help shape the future of a unique creative and community-focused charity.

· Enjoy a dynamic and varied role, combining strategic leadership with hands-on project delivery.

· Be part of a friendly, passionate team dedicated to creativity, learning, and heritage.

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.

Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant

School: Ambitious College (CONEL Campus), N15 4FY

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am - 4.30pm)

Salary: £25,088 to £26,502 (based on experience)

About the School:

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £26,502 and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

Start date: September 2025

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Everyone deserves a decent place to live – join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain as our New Business Manager, and support people to find a decent, safe, affordable home.

We’re excited to be recruiting a new team member who will join our driven Corporate Partnerships team and be responsible for securing new corporate and commercial partnerships, whilst strengthening our brand in the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and working in close collaboration with the New Business Executive, your role will be focus exclusively on new partnerships and with scope to define what sectors are prioritised within the first year of post such as construction, logistics, transport, or manufacturing.

You will be joining us at a really exciting time as this is a new post, and the Fundraising & Partnerships Team are working toward ambitious goals. We are a small but growing team who work collaboratively and creatively to share ideas to grow our fundraising successes. There is also opportunity to collaborate and learn from global fundraising teams across the Habitat for Humanity family as part of our corporate fundraising community of practice.

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About Habitat for Humanity GB

Habitat for Humanity is the leading international organization providing housing solutions for the most vulnerable populations around the world. Habitat for Humanity GB is an independent UK charity and part of the international Habitat network, working in over 60 countries worldwide to tackle housing poverty for the 1.8 billion people living in inadequate housing. We do this by building and improving homes, making them healthier and safer; by responding to shelter needs in disaster, and supporting preparation and rebuild efforts; and by making housing systems and policies work better for more people. We are also drawing on our housing expertise to develop our work here in Great Britain to meet the growing housing need which has been exacerbated by the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis. 

About the role

This new role will join our corporate partnerships team to build on our success of working with UK headquartered companies to raise vital funds to support our vision of a decent home for all. The role will focus exclusively on new partnerships and with scope to define what sectors are prioritised within the first year of post such as construction, logistics, transport, or manufacturing.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Identifying and engaging with prospective corporate partners, developing, and nurturing relationships to secure new partnerships
• Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential corporate supporters, leveraging your existing network, and researching new leads
• Creating compelling and tailored proposals, showcasing the value of partnerships and the positive impact they can have on our mission.
• Collaborating effectively with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to drive successful partnerships.
• Providing regular updates on new business activities, pipeline progress, and partnership outcomes
• Representing at relevant events and conferences, expanding our reach within the corporate sector

The role will help to develop and increase income for Habitat GB from corporate partners. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and working closely with our new business executive and partnership manager. We are a small but growing team who work collaboratively and creatively to share ideas to grow our fundraising successes. There is also opportunity to collaborate and learn from global fundraising teams across the Habitat for Humanity family as part of our corporate fundraising community of practice.

We favour a proactive, autonomous style of working over micromanagement, and want team members to thrive and develop their skills by meeting challenges, and taking a creative, curious, and propositional approach to their work.

The skills we are looking for:

While this role might suit someone already working in the voluntary sector who wants to progress, we’d equally welcome applications from any candidates who feel they have relevant transferable experience and skill sets. The following knowledge, skills and experience are preferred:

• A good professional networker who actively listens, joins in, and focuses on creating long-term relationships with contacts.
• Experience of building income generation led relationships with prospective partners/clients by identifying and promoting key priorities, benefits and synergies which will resonate, inspire, and lead to powerful early connections.
• Experience of building compelling cases for support that can be translated into pitches and proposals.
•  Experience of pitching and presenting clear, emotive, and compelling content to a wide range of potential audiences, from the reception desk to the boardroom.
•  Experience of cultivating partnerships with clients, from initial connection or introduction to secure long term financial commitment
•  Ability to work collaboratively with diverse global teams, across different time zones.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to work under pressure to deadlines and use own initiative to solve problems and adapt to changes.
• Rudimentary understanding of key corporate fundraising trends and priorities for corporate donors including SDGs, ESG, and employee engagement metrics
• Demonstrable passion for the vision of Habitat for Humanity of decent housing for all.
• Support of Habitat’s values and willingness to be a part of the HFHGB team, contributing to an inclusive, kind and people positive culture.

What we offer

Employee well-being is pivotal to organisational success and HFHGB is committed to supporting its people’s well-being. Our existing offer includes flexible working arrangements, a sabbatical policy, virtual GP services, and “Habitat Day” – an extra day of leave for the whole team. In the next year, we plan to expand our offer further, establishing Mental Health First Aider training, a buddy system for new team members, and burnout training. We want to foster a resilient and well-supported team, and encourage all employees to actively participate in continuous improvement in this endeavour.

A flexible approach

HFHGB is seeking to rapidly scale up its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, and dynamic team.  While this is currently a home-based role, it is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible, and able to travel to Greater London and elsewhere on a regular basis. 

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Start your Habitat journey

We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with a member of the team before applying (see our website>vacancies for Amber Woods' email address) To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place online.

Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role. 

This post profile is not set in stone It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder.

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

Unfortunately, because of the high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.

We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role. 

 Engagement Manager - Southend

Contract: Fixed 1 year (but with a strong likelihood of extension)

Job Ref: V542
Hours/Days per week: 25 hours per week (Flexible hours)
Salary: £18,303.57 (FTE £25,625) plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased
Closing date: TBC
Interview date and Location: TBC

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Volunteering Matters

 At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive. 

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

 Job Purpose:

We are commissioned by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to deliver our Family Mentors project across the local area; the project has been running for 15 years. Our committed volunteers from the local community provide support to families whose children are at risk or have a safeguarding plan.

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Southend-on-Sea. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. 

As our Engagement Manager, you will work closely with the Project Manager and key stakeholders, helping to ensure the programme continues to be a success.Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

 Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

 Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

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One of our fantastic clients is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of External Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive external affairs strategy. This pivotal role will be instrumental in strengthening societies and changing lives, working closely with senior leadership to lead government relations across the UK and cultivate relationships with elected representatives, the Civil Service, and key partners within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors.

The successful candidate will lead a team of public affairs, policy, and influencing professionals, contributing to the wider communications strategy. They will leverage an extensive network of stakeholders and a deep understanding of policy and public affairs to stay abreast of significant developments, ensuring the organisation remains proactive in its positioning and sensitive areas.

This role requires a leader who can inspire and develop a team of External Affairs professionals, devising and executing projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The External Affairs mandate is exceptionally diverse, spanning devolved governments across the UK and increasing regional devolution within England. Regular travel to attend meetings and spend time with colleagues across the UK will be required.

The Head of External Affairs will provide a professional, consistent, and expert service, supporting strategic activity across the organisation. They will oversee tailoring outputs to effectively reach key external affairs stakeholders and play a senior role in assessing areas of reputational risk.

Key responsibilities

• As a member of the communications leadership team, take ownership of, create, and implement a comprehensive external affairs strategy to deliver the organisation's missions and strategic objectives, including significant activity in the national portfolios, integrated and aligned to its communications strategy.

• Provide strategic oversight of government relations, public affairs, and strategic engagement across the UK, including relationships with sponsor bodies, working closely with the CEO Office and Portfolio Directors. Offer strategic guidance, sound judgement, and advice to senior leadership and other teams, driving a consistent organisational approach to relationship management.

• Take responsibility for strategic horizon scanning for external affairs activity across the mission areas, ensuring information and advice is shared directly with the CEO and senior colleagues, and opportunities for stakeholder engagement and influencing are maximised.

• Devise and lead a programme of external engagement with key policy, political, and mission-related stakeholders for the Chair, CEO, Board Members, and other senior leaders. This includes owning and coordinating key messages and briefings, attending meetings as appropriate, and ensuring actions are followed up.

• Oversee the design and delivery of engagement programmes that measurably increase engagement with key political and other audiences. Identify and manage risks, trends, or opportunities to protect and enhance the organisation's reputation and ensure successful influencing among key stakeholders.

• Plan and deliver a continuous review and evaluation of activities, including external benchmarking, measurement of engagement levels, and performance standards to ensure effective delivery of the External Affairs strategy across the four nations.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, delegating work effectively, ensuring appropriate use of resource across the team, and providing and commissioning external suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality plans.

Person Specifications

• Substantial experience leading government relations, public affairs, policy, and advocacy in a large, matrix organisation, ideally interacting with devolved administrations (national and mayoral).

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior political and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration across diverse communities and perspectives.

• Experience of planning and executing strategic engagement across a range of high-profile audiences and activities, including responsibility for Chair/CEO/Board-level engagement.

• Experience of strategic planning and decision-making at a local, regional, and national level, including with peer organisations and local governments.

• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences with clarity and inclusivity.

• Experience of briefing and working with senior leaders in support of organisational and engagement objectives, often at short notice, including providing counsel in times of reputational risk and navigating complex organisational dynamics.

• Demonstrable leadership and project-management ability, with experience developing high-performing teams, resource management, and working in a matrix-management and collaborative environment.

• Experience commissioning agencies and third-party suppliers to work with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality plans.

• Experience of continued professional, managerial, and personal development within the relevant discipline.

• If this role is based in Wales, or supports customers or colleagues in Wales, an understanding of Welsh language legislation and the Welsh Language Standards of the organisation is required.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary of £54,277-£60,000 outside London or £59,000-£66,500 inside London 

• Full time role 

• 12 month contract

• Immediate start 

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our website.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation 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.

In this key role, you’ll lead on engaging individual supporters, nurturing long-term donor relationships, and driving income from one-off and regular giving. You’ll bring creativity, insight, and a supporter-first mindset to help grow and steward our donor base during an exciting phase of our development.

Labour Behind the Label is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate an ambitious and effective individual giving programme for individual donations, cash appeals and regular giving. You will be responsible for the coordination of these areas of fundraising across multiple channels, as well as the administration and stewardship required to ensure engaging supporter journeys.

The successful candidate is likely to bring a strong understanding of how we can recruit and retain supporters as well the latest digital trends and demonstrate creative and technical skills to deliver a digital fundraising strategy. You will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of boosting individual giving for small organisations, write compelling communications and have a particular flair for digital fundraising. You will collaborate with the team to optimise lifetime value from potential and current supporters. You will feel comfortable handling data sets and feel confident knowing how to make the most of data. You will be results driven and enjoy analysing your fundraising campaigns to ensure maximum success for the next.

Labour Behind the Label (LBL) supports garment workers' efforts worldwide to improve their working conditions, wages, and ensure their basic rights are respected. We do this through lobbying retailers, brands and political leaders; raising public awareness; promoting campaign action; and exploring legal possibilities for improving conditions.

Key areas                               

Fundraising

• Develop and implement LBL’s individual giving fundraising strategy (including one off, cash appeals and regular giving)
• Be responsible for driving up overall regular giving numbers
• Identify new ways to ask for funds; plan, implement and evaluate
• Manage one off appeals including our end of year Big Give appeal
• Manage LBL’s Challenge Events including the Six Items Challenge, Bath Half Marathon London Marathon and Brighton Marathon  
• Be the first point of contact for supporters – send out materials if required and build relationships
• Create Meta ads where appropriate
• Oversee our grant fundraising pipeline by identifying new grant opportunities, tracking application deadlines, and coordinating with team members to ensure timely and strategic submission of high-quality grant proposals.       

Communications

• Continue a regular giving strategy to generate growth in income and acquisition/retention numbers
• Continue to develop and implement a robust supporter journey
• Create social media assets for fundraising using Canva
• Social media use and update the website (including fundraising pages/posts and donation forms)

Database Management

• Manage the organisation’s database: Beacon
• Take a lead on ensuring data is properly processed, clean and useful for the team
• Manage data entry and updates on our CRM database to maintain up to date records on supporter contact information, attributes, relationships and donations

Other tasks

• Participate in team meetings
• Organisational management tasks as appropriate
• Represent LBL at meetings and events        

About The Role

About Alzheimer's Society- who are we and what’s our mission? 

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. 
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. 

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values ensure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

About the opportunity
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Fundraising. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

You will:

- Coordinate and facilitate groups, clubs and individuals fundraising efforts, covering primarily Counties Down & Armagh and surrounding area.
- Identify and secure new business within your area.
- Increase engagement for the Alzheimer’s Society across our sub-region.
- Build trusted and professional relationships internally and externally.
- Recruit, manage and celebrate the value of our supporters and volunteers.

This is a homeworking or hybrid (Belfast BT15 3JL) role, however you will be required to regularly travel across the south of Northern Ireland to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings and events at locations across the country, including our flagship offices in Belfast, London, Birmingham and Warrington. You must live within the NI South area or the surrounding areas. Costs will be reimbursed for travel for business purposes within NI South and outside this with prior approval.

About you
This role would suit someone looking to build and develop their fundraising career in a major national charity.

- Delivering amazing account management and develop integral and successful relationships.
- Looking out for new business opportunities across our region - from the first contact to pitch development and delivery.
- Collaborating closely with experienced team members, drawing on their expertise and support.
- Contributing positively to a team-focused culture to be a proactive and reliable team player.

Regional Fundraiser – Northern Ireland - South
Closing Date: 13th June 
Contract: This is a maternity cover for 12 months
Interviews: 18th June

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Tommy’s to support their recruitment of a brand-new Stories Manager (part-time) to join their team!

Location: Hybrid – Central London office 1-2 days/week
Contract: Permanent, 21–28 hours per week (0.6–0.8 FTE)
Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 (FTE)

As the leading charity funding research into the causes of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth, and improving maternity outcomes for women and birthing people, Tommy’s is well-placed to convey hope through real life stories from the families they’ve helped to bring a baby home. Half of UK adults have experienced baby loss or know someone who has. Their research is here to change the story.

The Stories Manager is responsible for amplifying the voice of people who have been affected by pregnancy and baby loss to call for change, while demonstrating the impact of Tommy’s research and support services through storytelling.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a multi-channel storytelling strategy
• Set up processes and best practice to gather and share stories
• Source and write compelling case studies and lived experience content
• Support and steward individuals who share their stories
• Ensure inclusive and diverse representation
• Work closely with teams across fundraising, media, and campaigns

Tackling inequities in pregnancy and birthing is a strategic goal for Tommy’s, and there is a great onus for the charity to source stories which represent a diverse breadth of communities and experiences across their owned communications channels, and through our engagement with the media on topical stories.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Campaigns and colleagues right across the charity, the Stories Manager plays a vital role helping to position Tommy’s as the leading charity funding ground-breaking research to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.

About you:

• Excellent writing and interviewing skills
• Empathetic and sensitive communicator
• Strong project and relationship management skills
• Experience working with lived experience or vulnerable communities
• Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion
• A background in communications, creative writing or journalism

Please get in touch as soon as possible to express an initial interest, the deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Wednesday 11th June.  

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising team as our Statutory Fundraising Manager. This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based between home and our offices in Kings Cross, London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading statutory fundraising at Sense. This includes both new business work and managing relationships with existing supporters. You will be working closely with the Head of High Value Partnerships, the CEO, and senior operational colleagues, the post holder will create a strategy in this area and collaborate with operational teams to develop new programme models and processes to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to maximise income from statutory and lottery bodies such as NHS England, the Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund. Statutory funding has been identified as a growth area at Sense Work with senior stakeholders, including the CEO, Directors of Operations and Finance teams, to develop and deliver compelling funding bids for statutory and public sector funders
• Manage relationships with statutory and public sector funders, including taking responsibility for narrative and financial reporting, and coordinating all stakeholder contact
• Specific responsibility for managing and reporting against statutory income and expenditure budgets
• Financial and programme reporting and database management
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, and any other regulatory frameworks that may be introduced

Key skills and experience

• A track record of securing income from a range of statutory sources, including six figure grants (essential) - success at the seven figure+ grant level (desirable)
• Experience of working with teams to develop proposals in line with organizational priorities, including developing robust project monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Experience of leading relationships with external funders, in particular government departments and lottery bodies
• Experience of compiling narrative and financial reports for statutory funders
• Experience of setting and managing budgets in line with organizational priorities.
• Understanding of tendering and contracting processes
• Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT fluency
• Evidence of own continuing professional development
• Commitment to comply with the principles of GDPR and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Knowledge of the issues Sense works on, or a willingness to develop an understanding of complex disabilities

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.