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We are looking for a new CEO to lead Surrey ommunity Action into a bright and exciting future, where the voluntary sector and communities of Surrey are helped to survice and thrive.
Surrey Community Action
Chief Executive Officer
35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Based in Burpham, Guildford, Surrey
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
£62,000 for a 35-hour week
5% employers pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus three days over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
About Surrey Community Action
Surrey Community Action supports Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with either. We ensure that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives. We provide services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience. Services to the Surrey’s Communities and we provide services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.
About The Role
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to join us at an ideal time to complete and implement our emerging new strategy and direct Surrey Community Action into a bright future.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the scope and authority to shape strategy, influence policy, empower Surrey’s voluntary sector, and champion rural communities, working closely with a committed Board, and experienced staff team.
You will be the organisation’s lead ambassador, building trusted relationships with partners, funders and decision‑makers, and ensuring the organisation’s voice is heard at local, regional and national level.
You will also play a critical role in leading change and transformation within the charity - strengthening systems, diversifying income and evolving how the organisation works so it remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a fast‑changing environment.
This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing big‑picture thinking with practical delivery, and who can bring people with them through periods of transition.
If you are motivated to improve the capability, capacity and resilience of the Surrey’s voluntary sector, communities and residents; if you thrive in complex and changing stakeholder environments; and if you are excited by the challenge of leading an organisation through its next phase of growth and influence, this role is for you.
No two days will be the same, but there are some core parts of this role.
- Strategic Leadership & Organisational Direction
- You will lead the delivery of a clear, compelling organisational strategy, adapting it in response to an evolving operating environment and ensuring the organisation remains agile, future‑focused and well positioned within the voluntary and community sectors.
- Board Partnership & Governance
- You will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, providing high‑quality insight, advice and assurance on strategy, finance, risk, governance and compliance, and then supporting effective Board decision‑making through clear reporting, analysis and professional guidance.
- Leadership of People & Culture
- You will lead, inspire and support the staff team through a transparent, inclusive and empowering management style, creating a high‑performance culture rooted in trust, accountability, equality, diversity and wellbeing.
- Change Management & Organisational Development
- You will be a skilled change manager, leading transformation in response to evolving funding landscapes, policy shifts, technology and community needs, designing and implementing systems, structures and processes that strengthen organisational effectiveness and resilience.
- Ambassadorial Role, Advocacy & External Relations
- You will be the public face of the organisation, representing it with credibility, passion and authority, and building strong, influential relationships with funders, partners, policymakers, communities and stakeholders.
About You
The purpose of the Chief Executive Officer’s role is to guide and plan the strategic development and overall direction of the organisation, providing strong leadership and co-ordination to ensure the aims, strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation are achieved.
To do this, we need someone who embodies the following attributes, skills and experience.
You will have:
- Senior leadership experience within a voluntary, community, public or values‑led organisation, with accountability for strategy, performance and resources.
- Proven experience of working effectively with a Board or trustees
- Demonstrable success in leading and managing organisational change, including restructuring, service development or cultural transformation.
- Experience in fundraising, income generation and business development
- Experience of financial leadership, including budgeting, financial planning, income generation and managing funding agreements or contracts.
- A strong track record of external engagement, partnership working and representation at senior level.
- People management experience, supporting a compact team delivering diverse projects.
- Excellent communication skills (including social media) and governance literacy.
- It will be a distinct advantage to have familiarity with Local Government Reorganisation and devolution, ideally in a county like Surrey.
You will be:
- Motivated, motivating and dynamic
- An effective communicator (including social media) with good network contacts, especially in the VCSE sector and across local government
- A strong team builder, able to develop, encourage and support colleagues in making the most of their experience and skillsets and to feel confident in their abilities
- A visionary leader who is able to embrace and manage change through strategic creativity and innovation, while also able to pay attention to detail when necessary.
- Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate understanding of charity governance, compliance and safeguarding.
- Calm and confident under pressure with an evidence-based approach to prioritising finite resources.
These attributes, skills and experience will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer.
The Nuts and Bolts
The role is a permanent contract for 35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Our offices are in Guildford, Surrey
We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The salary for this post is £62,000 for a 35-hour week.
We also offer:
- 5% employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays
We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help shape services that reduce loneliness and support older people to stay connected to their communities.
A leadership role with real purpose, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Evergreen Care UK is a values-driven charity with a Christian ethos, supporting older people to live independently, reduce loneliness, and remain part of the communities around them.
We are looking for a Community Services Lead to oversee and develop our home support and community services across Bexley, Dartford and surrounding areas.
This is a varied and people-focused leadership role where you will lead through others—supporting Home Support Coordinators and the Events & Community Lead to deliver safe, high-quality, and person-centred services.
You will play an important role in shaping and strengthening services, ensuring they are consistent, responsive, and rooted in meaningful relationships with the people we support.
As a small organisation, we offer real responsibility and autonomy. You will have the opportunity to influence how services are delivered and developed, working closely with the CEO while maintaining clear ownership of your area.
This is a visible, community-based role, with a regular presence across services. You will build strong connections with staff, volunteers, and partners, helping to create services that are both impactful and sustainable.
This role would suit someone ready to step into a broader management role, further develop their leadership, or bring existing experience into a purposeful, community-based setting.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading and supporting coordinators to deliver safe, consistent, and high-quality services
- Ensuring strong safeguarding practice and overall service quality
- Building relationships with community partners to strengthen and grow services
- Supporting the effective integration of volunteers across services
- Using insight, feedback, and experience to improve and develop services over time
Why join Evergreen?
- Make a genuine and visible difference to people’s lives
- Work in a values-led organisation with a clear sense of purpose
- Have real ownership and autonomy in your role
- Be part of a supportive and committed team
- Benefit from flexible working within a 30-hour week (typically 10am–4pm)
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who are able to work in line with our values.
If you are looking for a role where you can combine leadership, purpose, and community impact, we would love to hear from you.
Evergreen Care UK plays a vital role in preventing loneliness and supporting independence among older people across Bexley and Dartford.
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The Kensington + Chelsea Foundation is an independent local charity which was founded in 2008 to tackle the key inequalities in our community. While our borough is often associated with wealth and affluence, it also has areas of severe deprivation. Nearly one third of children in K+C are eligible for Free School Meals, life expectancy between residents from different wards varies by nearly two decades, and in-work poverty has increased by 46% since 2020.
Our vision is of a borough where all residents have the opportunity to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives. To achieve this vision, we identify and fund impactful local projects which improve the lives and life chances of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents. Alongside this longer-term work, we also play a key role in responding to emergencies in our community, such as the tragedy at Grenfell Tower and the Covid-19 pandemic. The K+C Foundation is now in an exciting phase of growth, and we want to increase our profile, our income and, most importantly, our impact.
The Community Engagement + Grants Officer plays a key role in our grants team which is responsible for all aspects of our grantmaking, as well as actively building long-lasting relationships with the local voluntary sector and wider community. The grants team members are our experts in local needs and in the effectiveness of our charity partners in responding to them. In recent years, we have adopted a participatory approach for distributing our larger funds, which means decisions around funding are delegated to panels of local residents who have lived experience of the issues we are trying to tackle.
The Community Engagement + Grants Officer supports the Senior Grant Manager with the delivery of all of our larger grant rounds, as well as managing our small grants programme and donor-led grants. It is a busy and varied role, with opportunities to develop your skills and experience in a small and supportive team.
To identify and support impactful local projects which improve the lives and life chances of some of the most vulnerable in our community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About ELBA
ELBA is a leading social regeneration charity in east London. Our mission is to develop employee volunteering and employment initiatives to decrease poverty, improve social mobility and increase equality for communities in east London and beyond. We facilitate corporate support from over 100 organisations into our community, education and employment programmes.
With over 35 years of experience enabling successful partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA engages over 16,000 corporate employees in volunteer programmes annually that support employment, education and community initiatives. In 2024 the Community Works programme supported over 250 charities and social enterprises through engaging employee volunteers in practical and skills-based volunteering opportunities.
Purpose of the job
The Education Programme at ELBA seeks to raise aspirations of young people, develop their business awareness, and support their employability competencies. Our work involves supporting secondary schools, colleges and universities, predominately through events bringing volunteers together from our corporate partners with local students to support the development of their employability skills and to raise aspirations. Working closely with ELBA’s corporate partners, the team engage students in various opportunities supporting Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6.
The role
This role will involve managing relationships with secondary schools, colleges, universities and ELBA corporate partner companies, providing vital support to coordinate and run events of varying scales throughout the academic year. This also includes supporting Mentoring Works, a programme that has been running since 1996 and connects Year 10 and Sixth Form/college students to volunteer business mentors working in the City and Canary Wharf. Taking the relationship lead for a number of our education institutions and corporate partners, the successful candidate will manage these relationships and ensure successful outcomes.
Job Description
Relationship Management
- Develop and manage strong relationships with education partners, this can include recruiting students for Mentoring Works and planning a calendar of events with Career Departments.
- Manage event requests from both education and corporate partners
- Run cross school projects throughout the year with multiple schools taking part
- Support the account management process of corporate partners by attending meetings with the wider account management team
- As a success indicator, consistently secure and maintain high satisfaction ratings from education and corporate partners, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders and volunteers.
Delivery
- Deliver projects and activities for educational institutions in line with the priorities and opportunities identified.
- Create and develop materials and resources, share best practice and design new programmes in line with changing priorities.
- Lead on development and delivery of group activities to support the Mentoring Works programme and feedback sessions with students
- Work proactively with CSR departments and other contacts within ELBA corporate partners to promote and enable delivery of projects/activities.
- Promote safety and wellbeing of students at all times and to follow ELBA’s safeguarding policies and have full regard of the policies of the schools and colleges engaged in ELBA programmes
- As a success indicator, ensure the execution of project milestones by consistently meeting or exceeding delivery timelines and stakeholder requirements.
Communication, reporting and evaluation
- All ELBA employees are required to use Salesforce as a record of activity. Training will be provided. Update Salesforce with all activity in line with agreed timescales, share updates with partners on activity.
- Support the Comms team as required
- Implement agreed evaluation and impact measurement tools for each project/activity
- Regularly write case studies, newsletter stories to showcase the impact of the education programme
- As a success indicator, produce comprehensive annual impact reports for partner schools, colleges, and universities, translating activity data into actionable insights that demonstrate programme value and success.
General
- Represent and act as an ELBA ambassador at meetings, social events and functions when required
- Attend ELBA team meetings, collaborate with other ELBA colleagues on projects where appropriate and contribute to the development of ELBA as an organisation
- Adhere to relevant policies including equal opportunities and health and safety
Our mission is to create possibilities to bring about positive change in London



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Job Title: Community Nurse
Salary: £40,355 - £46,089 per annum
Team: Community Care
Hours: Full Time,37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford and Community Based around Surrey and London,GU3 1LP
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism mean every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we continue to strengthen our services and invest in improvements that will enhance the support we offer to children and families.
About the role
This rewarding Band 6 Hospice Community Nurse role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist, compassionate care to children and young people with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions. You will provide holistic, responsive nursing support across the community, including in family homes, hospitals and wider care settings, ensuring each child receives the right care at the right time.
This role requires experience of delivering high‑quality clinical care and the ability to work collaboratively with Community Children’s Nursing Teams, hospital specialists, palliative care services and hospice colleagues to ensure seamless, joined‑up support for families.
You will be the first point of contact for many families following referral, taking time to understand their needs, explore their understanding of hospice care and guide them towards the most appropriate support. You will provide symptom management, anticipatory guidance and responsive care during periods of uncertainty, and you may act as a hospice key worker for some children, coordinating services to maintain continuity.
You will also participate in a 24‑hour on‑call rota to support children approaching end of life at home, offering hands‑on nursing care, practical advice and emotional support. Working closely with our psychosocial team, you will help deliver truly holistic care for every family.
About you
This role requires experience of working as a Registered Children’s Nurse (Band 6), with the clinical confidence, compassion and communication skills needed to support families facing complex and often uncertain situations. Community or palliative care experience is advantageous but not essential; you will also have the ability to learn and develop specialist skills with the support of our experienced team.
You will be a resilient, adaptable practitioner who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, bringing warmth and professionalism to every interaction.
You will also have the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike, communicate clearly and sensitively, and provide holistic, family‑centred care. You will be confident in assessing clinical needs, responding to changes in a child’s condition and offering guidance that empowers families. As part of the role, there will be opportunities to contribute to educating and supporting other professionals caring for children with complex and palliative needs.
If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
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In addition, an enhanced/standard disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Please contact Phoebe Robinson if you have any questions about this role.
Closing Date: 15/04/2026
As Community Connector you will play a vital role in fostering meaningful relationships between Raw Material and its diverse local communities, and stakeholders across the education, arts, youth work, community, and social and healthcare sectors.
Working as part of the Programmes Team (and closely with other Raw Material staff) you will develop, coordinate and participate in the delivery of Raw Material’s CEP, building awareness of the charity’s creative and wellbeing programmes, facilities and broader services (e.g. workspaces).
You will develop creative ideas, partnership opportunities and produce and organise activities, events and initiatives that amplify Raw Material’s mission, and boost our reach, increase participation and engagement in our services, and enhance the accessibility, relevance and impact of our work, particularly amongst marginalised communities.
You will champion the use of music and creativity as tools to support wellbeing, personal development and social inclusion; communicate the benefits and value of Raw Material’s programmes and services; and create inclusive pathways for underrepresented and marginalised communities with lived experience to access Raw Material opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a confident, proactive, and highly organised Community Programme Coordinator to join the team, and be responsible for planning and coordinating activities, events, and other group offers here at the Likewise Community Hub, Kitchen, and Garden in Camden.
Please note, we may decide to stop taking applications earlier than the 10th of April if we receive a high number of applicants. Please also ensure you read through the job pack attached before submitting your application.
About the Role:
Job Title: Community Programme Coordinator
Salary: £29,000
Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service)
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full time
Based: At the Likewise Community Hub, Camden; Flexible; Minimum of 4 days in person, up to 1 day a week remote
About Us
Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community, supporting individuals experiencing loneliness, isolation and social exclusion. We provide a range of one-to-one and community offers, and our goal is to create spaces and places where people from all walks of life and with varying levels of need can find belonging, connection, and support navigating life.
At the Likewise Community Hub, we offer a programme of activities, events, and therapies that are free and open to all adults, but with a particular focus on those experiencing social isolation, loneliness, or marginalisation through mental ill health. We want to continue developing into a vibrant, thriving and inclusive wellbeing hub.
About You
Essential experience and skills would include:
- Planning, delivering, and coordinating projects, activities, or events with multiple stakeholders
- Using Microsoft Office, with strong knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Forms in particular, and being comfortable learning new systems
- Supporting or coordinating volunteers and/or placement students
- Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and administrative tasks
- Building relationships and engaging with community members, volunteers, or service users
- Working with people who may have varying support needs, including mental health challenges
- Responding thoughtfully to, or managing challenging situations and conflict while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Building positive relationships with external partners, communicating with care while representing the needs and values of the organisation
It would also be great if you had...:
- Experience working in the charity, community, or health and social care sector
- Experience in supporting and implementing project reporting, monitoring, or evaluation tools
- Some familiarity with housing, social care, or welfare systems, or experience in supporting people to navigate these
- Experience designing and distributing promotional materials, or using tools such as Canva, MailChimp, etc
- Familiarity or knowledge of adult safeguarding, duty of care, and GDPR principles
- Experience using project coordination tools, databases, and/or CRM systems
- Some familiarity with the local area or experience working in the Borough of Camden
How to Apply
More information about this role and how to apply can be found in the Job Information Pack attached below. Please read through it before you apply. The deadline for submitting your application form, CV, and your supporting statement with the answers to your written application (see information pack for guiding questions) is 9 am on the 10th of April, 2026.
Please do not include your name or any other personal characteristics on your CV or supporting statement. This helps us to look at applications anonymously.
For any questions or enquiries related to our recruitment process
View our job information pack for details on how to contact us.
Please read through the Job Information Pack for guidance.
We support often isolated, marginalised or excluded people by building authentic relationships and community together.

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About The Role
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
We are recruiting a talented Community and Challenge Events Officer. As part of a small but dynamic team led by our Head of Community and Challenge Events, you’ll play a key role in raising a team income of £530k for 2026/27 and generating activity for future years.
This role is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is highly organised with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, creativity and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Project managing a range of community and challenge events activities such as London Landmarks Half Marathon, Manchester Marathon, and Schools Fundraising.
- Playing a key role in the successful delivery of our flagship campaign Children’s Mental Health Week, including project management of key fundraising elements.
- Providing excellent customer service to our supporters.
- Fostering positive relationships internally and externally to deliver positive results.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 05 April 2026
1st Interview date: 14 April 2026
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
About Camden People First
Camden People First is a user‑led organisation run by and for adults with learning disabilities. We promote independence, equality, and self‑advocacy across the London Borough of Camden. Our work centres on empowering people to speak up, make their own choices, and influence the services and policies that affect their lives.
This role supports our mission by helping adults with learning disabilities, build confidence, understand their rights, remove barriers and help them to take an active role in their community.
Role Purpose
To provide high‑quality, person‑centred advocacy for adults with learning disabilities, and neurodivergency in Camden. The Community Advocate helps individuals speak up, be heard, access services, challenge unfair treatment, and participate fully in decisions about their lives. The role also strengthens Camden People First’s presence in the community and supports our self‑advocacy groups.
As a Community Advocate, you will empower people to have a bigger voice, to be heard, and to be actively involved in decisions that affect their lives.
You will support individuals with issues including wellbeing and health, housing needs, accessing services, organising and attending meetings, and ensuring their rights are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy & Empowerment
- Support adults with learning disabilities and neurodivergent) to express their views, wishes, and concerns in their own words.
- Provide independent advocacy during meetings, assessments, reviews, and care‑planning processes.
- Support people with a range of communication needs using accessible approaches (signs, symbols, photos, multimedia, etc).
- Help service users understand information and choices using accessible communication (Easy Read, plain English, visuals).
- Encourage and develop self‑advocacy skills so service users can speak up for themselves.
- Manage a caseload of up to 5 active cases at any time.
- Attend meetings and forums alongside service users.
Community Engagement
- Work in partnership with local services, including Camden Council Social Services, health providers, housing teams, and voluntary and community organisations.
- Promote the rights of people with learning disabilities across Camden.
- Support adults with learning disabilities to access community activities, employment, education, and social opportunities.
Casework & Representation
- Manage a caseload of individuals needing one‑to‑one advocacy.
- Attend multi‑agency meetings (such as MASH) to ensure the person’s voice is heard and respected.
- Challenge decisions or practices that undermine an adult with learning disabilities’ rights, wellbeing, or independence.
Safeguarding & Rights Protection
- Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with Camden People First policies and statutory guidance.
- Promote the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Equality Act, and Human Rights Act and other legislation.
- Ensure all advocacy is independent, confidential, and led by the person.
Administration & Reporting
- Keep accurate case notes, outcome records, and monitoring information.
- Contribute to service evaluation, member feedback, and quality improvement.
- Support the development of accessible information and Easy Read materials.
Internal Relationships
Reports to the Director, with caseload-only supervision by the Volunteer Caseload Supervisor.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Level 4 Independent Advocacy qualification
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities or other vulnerable groups.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including accessible communication methods.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (MCA, Care Act, Equality Act).
- Ability to build trust, maintain boundaries, and work in a user‑led environment.
- Confident in challenging decisions and advocating assertively but respectfully.
- Commitment to co‑production and working alongside self‑advocates.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in advocacy, social care, community development, or peer‑support settings.
- Knowledge of Camden’s local services and community networks.
- Experience producing Easy Read materials or using tools like photosymbols
- Understanding of user‑led organisations and the social model of disability.
Personal Qualities
- Empathetic, patient, and genuinely person‑centred.
- Passionate about equality, rights, and inclusion.
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable working in a lively, member‑led environment where lived experience is central.
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Community sits at the heart of everything we do.
This role leads our work to connect, support and grow the national craft community through Crafts Council Membership and the Craft UK network.
You will shape spaces where makers, creative businesses and craft champions can connect, learn and thrive. Working closely with colleagues and partners across the sector, you will ensure that our membership programmes respond to the real needs of the craft community and create meaningful opportunities for people to engage with craft.
You will bring strong community instincts, an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing creative practitioners and small creative businesses, and a passion for the transformative power of craft.
As a senior leader within the organisation, you will guide a talented team to deliver a compelling programme of activity, events and partnerships that strengthen the value of membership, deepen engagement and grow participation.
Through insight, listening and collaboration, you will ensure that our work remains relevant, inclusive and ambitious — supporting makers today while helping shape the future of the craft sector.
Role Focus
This role combines community leadership, programme development and income generation.
You will:
• Build and nurture a thriving national craft community
• Lead the strategic development of Crafts Council Membership and Craft UK
• Grow membership participation, reach and income
• Champion inclusive practice and remove barriers to engagement
• Strengthen the voice and visibility of craft through partnerships and advocacy
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the craft sector and understands the realities of building a creative career or business.
You will be a natural community builder with the ability to bring people together, build trust and create opportunities for collaboration.
You will also bring:
- Experience developing and growing membership, community or network-based programmes
- Strong understanding of the creative industries or craft sector
- Experience managing teams and supporting colleagues to deliver excellent work
- The ability to develop partnerships and collaborative initiatives
- Confidence working with data and insight to inform strategy and programme development
- Experience delivering programmes or initiatives that generate income or financial sustainability
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in programme design and delivery
Contract and Hours - Permanent, full-time, 36.25 hours per week. Role to commence from Summer 2026 onwards.
A typical working day is 9.15-5.30pm, including a lunch break (unpaid). We support flexible working and part-time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
We promote hybrid working with three days per week worked at our office and gallery for full-time staff, and two days per week office and gallery working for part-time staff.
Wednesday is a whole team office and gallery day when staff meetings take place.
Salary - £39,000 to £50,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience and based on full-time working (pro rata for part-time / annualised working).
Location - Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based on the Pentonville Road in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
Your interest in this position and working for us
Your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
Your interests, qualities and values
We will happily accept a recorded statement (video or audio) in place of a covering letter. If you would prefer to do this, please see our website for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Shape the Future of Science and Policy
Join the Society as a Policy and Public Affairs Officer and play a pivotal role in placing physiology at the heart of evidence-based policy. This is a unique opportunity to influence public policy on key issues such as health, healthy ageing, and climate change, while supporting physiologists to lead in shaping the research and funding landscape.
What You’ll Do
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Develop and influence policy: Research, design, and advocate for evidence-based policies that advance physiology and its impact on society.
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Engage stakeholders: Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, civil servants, and partner organisations.
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Communicate and advocate: Produce policy briefings, statements, and publications, leveraging digital platforms and member networks to share your work widely.
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Support the community: Work closely with committees, internal teams, and members to gather insights and ensure policies reflect the needs of the physiology community.
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Deliver impact: Organise events, track policy developments, and coordinate proactive projects that drive the Society’s objectives forward.
About You
You are a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for policy and public affairs, ideally within science, health, or climate sectors. You have excellent communication and analytical skills, experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Essential Requirements – Summary
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1–3 years’ experience in policy, public affairs, government, agency, or related roles.
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Degree in life sciences, public policy, political science, or equivalent.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex information for different audiences.
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Experience developing and advocating policy positions, ideally in science, health, or climate sectors.
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Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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Experience engaging with government, parliamentarians, and other stakeholders to influence policy.
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Able to work collaboratively across teams and independently when required
Why Join Us?
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Influence public policy at a national and international level.
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Collaborate with a passionate, expert team committed to advancing physiology.
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Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking organisation that values your perspective.
What we offer
- Excellent benefits including Private Medical Insurance and a generous pension scheme.
- Hybrid working - 2 anchor days in the office.
- A friendly team and bright offices based in the heart of Farringdon.
Applications
To apply, please ensure you download and review the attached job description. Applications are by way of an up to date CV and cover letter detailing why you are suitable for the role.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date and to hire if we are ready to before the closing date.
Please note: DO NOT APPLY if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Bringing Unity Back into the Community (BUBIC) rebuilds lives through peer support, practical action and unwavering community presence. A peer‑led charity supporting people facing substance misuse, homelessness, exploitation and multiple disadvantage in Haringey.
Job Purpose
As Operations Manager (OM), you’ll lead safe, high‑quality services, guide a committed frontline team, ensure compliance, strengthen partnerships, and drive performance across all operations; keeping our work moving from outreach and hotspot engagement to groups, community stalls, and the everyday moments where trust is built. As part of BUBIC’s commitment to meeting people where they are, the post holder will also share night‑outreach duties with the Team Leader, working one evening per week (5pm-midnight, typically Wednesday or Friday) to reach those most visible and vulnerable at night, enabling early intervention, safer engagement, and stronger pathways into support. If you want your skills to fuel transformation and strengthen a community from within, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.
Please see attached the full job description.
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BUBIC stands with individuals facing addiction - not as outsiders, but as a community rooted in peer support, lived experience, and human connection


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Join Choose Love as our Community Fundraising Manager and play a pivotal role in powering life‑changing support for displaced people worldwide. This is a chance to shape a growing movement and inspire our community to take action.
Sitting within the Partnerships team, the Community Fundraising Manager will lead the development and delivery of our community fundraising strategy. You will drive supporter engagement by creating and expanding a diverse range of fundraising opportunities, strengthening long‑term relationships, and mobilising people who want to make a difference. Your work will be essential in generating the income that enables Choose Love to continue supporting displaced people around the world.
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting people to build confidence, improve wellbeing and feel more connected to their community? Do you enjoy helping others find the right opportunities, groups and services that help them live well? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Community Facilitator, you will work closely with Lewisham’s Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to support residents over an 8–12 week period. You’ll build trusting relationships, co‑create personalised wellbeing plans, set achievable goals, and help people access local groups, activities and services that boost independence, resilience and wellbeing.
You’ll be the friendly, motivating, non‑judgemental person who walks alongside residents as they make positive changes, empowering them to take the lead in their own journey.
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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!
Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit
an experienced, part-time Human Rights Outreach Officer to oversee an exciting
new 2.5 year project we are delivering to build understanding of human rights issues
and law.
The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the
nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties
include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of
human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient
communities.
The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and
ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and
programmes partners.
This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.
To bring together voluntary and community groups, businesses and local residents in Southall to address the social, cultural, religious & local needs.




