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Could you be the impactful Programme Director we seek to lead, develop and oversee the delivery of the next stage of the Richmond Group Physical Activity Programme and We Are Undefeatable Campaign (WAU), with a budget of £8m?

This influential post is offered as a fixed-term contract ending March 2028. It will initially involve improving programme oversight and integrating the Physical Activity Programme and the We Are Undefeatable Campaign teams to enhance collaboration and ways of working. The Physical Activity Programme, a partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery, is entering an exciting new phase, which will focus on the evolution of We Are Undefeatable, from Above-The-Line to an 'always on' campaign, expanding our system influencing work, both nationally and at 'place' level, and building a powerful evidence base for how we can support the least active to move more

The role will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategic aims of the programme and ensure effective governance, budget oversight, and delivery of the system influencing work and WAU campaign. As Programme Director, you will extensively collaborate at leadership level with existing and new partnerships and stakeholders, parliamentarians and systems leaders to drive impactful interventions.

We operate a hybrid-working model and will require the post holder to be in our central London office a minimum of two days each week. Travel costs to our London office are not covered by the charity.

Please see role description for all responsibilities.

Essential criteria:

• Proven experience in programme management, ideally within the health sector or physical activity, in a fast-paced organisation Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management to influence change, increase collaboration and sustainability
• Working and leading partnerships, developing and maintaining strategic and professional networks
• Experience of managing externally funded restricted income programmes.
• Effectively leading, developing and managing large multi-million-pound programmes.
• Robust financial planning, monitoring and management expertise.
• Successfully leading change and shaping innovative approaches.
• Clear and concise communicator, with excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills - able to effectively market and influence on behalf of Age UK and the Richmond Group with senior stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing a performance management strategy

Desirable criteria:

• A background in the health sector, sports science, or a related field.
• Experience working with government health initiatives or large-scale behaviour change campaigns.
• Knowledge of marketing and social media outreach strategies.
• Knowledge and experience of government reforms in relation to health sector and behaviour change.
• Understand the complexities of bringing about behaviour change.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

Key Responsibilities  

1) Membership and Engagement 

• Support the implementation of a membership engagement plan to help increase retention and highlight member value. 

• Help promote Imkaan’s membership offer and communicate its unique value to members. 

• Assist in managing communication channels and touchpoints for members. 

• Work with colleagues to ensure member voices shape Imkaan’s influencing work including through policy consultations, parliamentary events, and campaigns. 

• Support members to take part in key spaces (e.g. local partnerships, national advocacy forums, government consultations). 

• Help identify way for members to work together and ensure their priorities are reflected in communications.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with newer or underrepresented member organisations to ensure inclusive and equitable engagement. 

2) Member Services and Development 

• Help coordinate training sessions, and peer networks for member organisations. 

• Assist with supporting members' organisational capacity and sustainability planning across the membership base. 

• Coordinate day-to-day member engagement, responding to enquiries, providing information, and connecting members with relevant support 

• Maintain and regularly update the membership database, relationship records, and internal tracking systems 

• Organise regular member check-ins, surveys, and consultations to understand priorities and needs 

• Plan and coordinate member-only events and forums, including peer learning spaces, reflective practice sessions, and policy roundtables 

• Support the membership application, renewal, and onboarding processes. 

• Coordinate with the communications coordinator to draft and share member communications (e.g. newsletters, updates, briefings), ensuring clarity and accessibility. 

• Work with the communications coordinator to share member impact, case studies, and strategic updates 

• Liaise with other staff to coordinate support offers (e.g. training, regranting, capacity building) and monitor uptake. 

3) Sector Influence and Partnerships 

• Support work to raise awareness of Imkaan’s members among local authorities and commissioners. 

• Assist in engaging with stakeholders to contribute to collective influencing and sector development. 

• Track sector trends and identify opportunities for growth and service improvement. 

• Provide administrative support for activities linked to membership service delivery and sustainability.C 

• Contribute to Imkaan’s annual reports, AGM planning, and organisational development activities. 

• Attend team meetings, training, and supervision in line with Imkaan’s values and policies. 

• Gather and summarise member feedback to feed into learning reviews and organisational planning. 

• Support evaluation of how member engagement informs policy, advocacy, and systems change work. 

4) Grants Management 

• Coordinate the administration of regranting programmes to member organisations. 

• Support the application, selection, and allocation processes, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with Imkaan’s values. 

• Act as the main point of contact for members receiving grants, providing guidance and support throughout the funding cycle. 

• Monitor grant compliance, gather reporting information, and liaise with the finance team to track spending and disbursements. 

• Work with the Executive Director/Operations Manager and funders to ensure effective delivery, reporting, and impact monitoring of grant programmes. 

• Contribute to learning from regranting activity, supporting reflective practice and continuous improvement. 

Person Specification 

Essential Experience 

• This post is open to Black and Minoritised women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Occupational Requirement) 

• Strong understanding of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, and the political context for Black and Minoritised women’s organisations. 

• Proven experience in membership coordination or stakeholder engagement within the VAWG sector or related fields. 

• Experience in planning and coordinating both in-person and online events. 

• Experience administering grants, regranting programmes, or funding streams, including record-keeping, monitoring, and reporting to funders. 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust across a diverse membership base. 

• Experience supporting or facilitating collective voice, advocacy, or influencing work. 

• Commitment to Imkaan’s values and to centring the leadership of Black and Minoritised women and girls. 

• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and across dynamic partnerships and networks. 

• Commitment to ethical, participatory, and survivor-centred approaches to policy work. 

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with membership-based organisations and the VAWG policy landscape. 

• Experience supporting campaigns or organising grassroots policy engagement. 

• Experience in assessing grant applications, managing grant agreements, and monitoring funded projects. 

• Analytical ability to interpret membership, engagement, and grants data to inform decision-making. 

• Familiarity with event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite) and digital communication systems. 

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences. 

What we offer 

• 30 days annual leave + public holidays (pro rata) 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Pension contribution 

• Private Health Care (BUPA) 

• Meeting Free Fridays 

• Supportive, feminist working environment 

• Opportunities for learning and development 

Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.

We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.

About the role

• Delivering support to people who are experiencing homelessness and are rough sleeping in the borough of Tower Hamlets.
• Conducting person-centred assessments with those who self-present at the service for support
• Agree plans, in conjunction with service users, to move into accommodation and access specialist services which will address the underlying causes of their homelessness. 
• To make referrals into Tower Hamlets and Pan-London local authority housing options services, using Homeless Reduction Act
• To work with partner agencies to provide joint support to service users where appropriate
• To build relationships with housing providers and the private rented sector, to increase the portfolio of affordable referral routes into accommodation.
• You will have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.
• You will support the development of the service and ensure that you are delivering a solution-focussed and strength-based approach.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

 To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Job Title: Performance and Impact Lead

Location: Hybrid (requires a London office presence once a week) or home-based (requires occasional travel to London, likely once per month, to attend meetings, events and training)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: 12 months fixed term (maternity cover)

Salary: £48,961 per annum (hybrid) - £ 44,506 per annum (home-based)

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can shape how we measure success and build frameworks to understand our progress against strategic goals
• Someone who translates big-picture goals into tangible impact, connecting strategy to delivery through powerful evidence and insight
• Someone who brings evidence to life, helping leaders understand what’s working, who it’s working for, and where we can do even better
• Someone who can challenge and support teams to grow, embedding a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly reset days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by 9th September; 1st Stage Interviews 18th September (online); and 2nd Stage Interviews 23rd September (potentially in person, to be confirmed).

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in contact with the HR Team.

About the role:

You will provide support to the Head of Governance and General Counsel by carrying out corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance tasks, ensuring Motability Foundation (MF) meets legal requirements and the expectations of the Charity Commission and other regulators.You will work closely with Executive Support and General Counsel as part of the Governance team to ensure Motability meets its legal and regulatory obligations; this will involve regular interaction with Motability Foundation CEO and Executive team members, Governors and staff.

What you will be doing:

• Support the preparation for and smooth running of Governors meetings including preparing Agendas, checking papers, drafting and issuing Minutes.

• Monitor the Terms of Reference for MF Governance Committees ensuring they are reviewed regularly and remain relevant, and that Agendas meet the requirements set out within.

• Support the Head of Governance in working with the Chair, CEO and Committee Chairs in carrying out periodic governance reviews and then help to implement findings.

• Administer the onboarding and induction of new Governors and ensure the retirement of any departing Governors is managed properly.

• Monitor the Charity Commission in England, Office of Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR) in Scotland, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory and legislative developments and identify any relevant changes required to be made to MF procedures, compliance and governance arrangements. 

• Maintain the FCA Compliance Plan and ensure all FCA policies, procedures and associated controls are maintained.

• Support the Head of Governance in reviewing and approving external communications and undertaking monitoring of FCA regulated activities 

• Prepare all regulatory returns, including the Charity Commission Code of Governance, for checking by the Head of Governance and then ensure they are submitted in good time.

• Maintain MF’s Contracts Register and undertake quarterly reviews of contracts and suppliers, ensuring full records are maintained and, where appropriate contracts are extended and renewed on time.

• Provide administrative support on governance and compliance matters, including maintenance of specific registers (for example: Declarations of Interest, Breaches, Gifts and Hospitality) and coordination of associated timely updates and reporting.

• Undertake simple legal tasks such as managing NDAs, reviewing terms and conditions and reviewing contracts in Luminance AI tool.

• Maintain governance and compliance records, information and archive material for MF and Motability Enterprises Limited (MEL) ie AGM records, records of Patrons, Members and Governors and internal annual reviews and Returns.

Your experience:

The position is ideal for individuals looking to develop skills in compliance and corporate governance, with a focus on maintaining effective corporate governance arrangements and supporting regulatory compliance. 

• Previous experience in a legal, compliance, corporate governance or regulatory environment.

• Good understanding of corporate governance principles and compliance requirements.

• Experience of taking formal meeting Minutes. 

• Strong organisational skills, with a high attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently and organise own workload. The position is comprised of a wide range of duties so the ability to organise tasks, prioritise and deliver tasks on time is vital

• Excellent literacy skills, including accurate use of language and grammar. 

• Excellent oral communication skills 

• IT literate with up-to-date experience of standard IT applications with a particular focus on the Microsoft 365 platform 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 
• Knowledge of company secretarial software (such as Diligent) is a plus 

• Familiarity with company secretarial processes and corporate governance arrangements or a Legal degree would be an advantage

Unique opportunity to get involved in a conflict resolution and peace building organisation based in central London with responsibility for working to ensure that income meets the organisation’s needs, and in support of achieving the strategic objectives through the development and management of fundraising and donor relations.

The Senior Funding and Development Officer plays a key role at DPI, working to ensure that income meets the organisation’s needs, and in support of achieving the strategic objectives through the development and management of fundraising and donor relations.

The Senior Funding and Development Officer is responsible for identifying and pursuing diverse funding streams; writing applications, reporting back and progress letters to meet existing and future funders’ guidelines; monitoring the implementation of projects to ensure funders’ guidelines are met; and liaising with funders and other stakeholders. The Senior Funding and Development Officer  works closely with the Finance Officer to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to donors.

The Senior Funding and Development Officer  collaborates with Programmes  Officers with regards to expenditure across budget lines to ensure compliance with grant contracts and grants periods. Senior Funding and Development Officer assists the Finance Manager with audit preparations of accounts at the end of the financial year and ensures the timely drafting of the Trustee report.

TheSenior Funding and Development Officer works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager in the preparation and presentation of the annual organisational budget.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Grants Administration

• Leads the development and delivery of short, medium and long-term fundraising strategies for DPI
• Identifies and nurtures the successful implementation of appropriate grant funding and contracting
• Researches and assesses DPI’s eligibility in line with DPI strategy and donor criteria
• Produces and submits grants proposals, expressions of interest and donor reports
• Oversees compliance with funding requirement to ensure that deadlines and criteria for donor reporting are met, including financial reporting in close collaboration with the Finance Manager

Donor Relations

• Manages and develops external relationships as a representative of DPI, attending meetings and public events where necessary
• Follows up with potential donors to open up new funding opportunities
• Conducts regular updates with current donors to maintain and strengthen relationships
• Prepares and oversees the dissemination of external materials such as the Quarterly Update and Trustee Report to all relevant contacts
• Prepares background information ahead of DPI meetings with donors and prospective donors
• Oversees donor communication history, ensuring that notes and information are logged and shared accordingly

Project Development and Monitoring and Evaluation

• Leads process and system improvements/developments to ensure that all DPI material shared externally is of good quality, in line with the strategy and structure of the organisation
• Reviews all programme activities in line with the external environment and donor requirements to ensure sustainability and identify growth opportunities
• Assists the CEO and Programmes team to develop organisational work plan to ensure that all activities and research comply with grant applications and donor obligation
• Develops M&E and risk assessment frameworks to carry out monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure outcomes and the impact in relation to our strategic aims, and acting to make improvements if required
• Establishes close working relationships and develop efficient systems with key individuals in the programmes, research and finance functions, to access knowledge and information needed for funding propositions and reporting
• Maintains close collaboration with DPI staff to ensure sound project management, including by ensuring regular M&E meetings with programmes team are conducted to ensure that donor requirements and output standards are met

Financial Management

• Helps to develop and implement the organisation’s financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes along with the Finance Manager and the CEO
• Collaborates with Programmes Officers with regards to the allocation of expenditure across budget lines and donors, to ensure compliance with grant contracts.
• Assists the Finance Manager in their work on audit preparations of accounts at the end of the financial year, and ensures the timely drafting of the Trustee report
• Works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager  in the preparation and presentation of the annual organisational budget.
• Ensures that the Chief Executive Officer, and all members of staff, are kept aware of their obligations and opportunities in relation to donors

Administrative Tasks

• Maintains an accurate record of donor information
• Ensures an effective and clean S-drive structure for files relating to grants and fundraising, including financial reports

                                                                                Person Specification
Essential
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience  in grant administration, ideally with a focus on governmental and intergovernmental funding with strong numerical skills and some budgeting experience.

• A sound and current knowledge of funding streams via the UK, EU and UN or similar.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including evidence of structured thinking and the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in others
• Self-starter with the ability to initiate projects and see them through to successful completion
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a small team, on different projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise, pay attention to detail and attend to multiple assignments
• The flexibility, creativity, judgment and humour needed to work effectively in cross cultural settings
• Good interpersonal abilities for networking and interaction with high level stakeholders at DPI events
• Fluency in English
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), plus Outlook
• Ability to manage working relationships remotely

                                                                            Desirable

• Experience or interest in trust and government fundraising in relation to human rights, peace building and conflict resolution or similar fields
• Knowledge of the political situation in the areas of DPI’s current programmes
• An interest in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and transitional justice

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline set as the 29th August 2025.

                                                          Equal Opportunities  

DPI maintains employment policies which ensure that no one is unfairly discriminated against, whether directly or indirectly, on any grounds including race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. These policies will apply in relation to all those involved in the work of the organisation including paid staff, trainees, consultants, interns, volunteers, those offering se

Are you a passionate and organised Events Coordinator or looking to develop your career in events? Would you like to join a team that’s flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, whilst being determined to deliver positive impact for people with cystic fibrosis? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! 
 
We are currently looking for an Events Coordinator to support the Events Manager to plan and implement the Trust’s events portfolio programme. This is a rewarding role that comes at a time when there is significant change and progress for those living with cystic fibrosis. 
 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK charity uniting for a life unlimited for all people with cystic fibrosis. We fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is here to make sure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live without limits.  
 
Sitting within our Community and Events Fundraising team reporting to the Events Manager, and working with the other Events Coordinator, you will focus on delivery of high levels of exceptional supporter stewardship to supporters through the events portfolio. 
 
Key responsibilities include:

• To support the delivery of excellent events experiences for Team CF participants at high profile events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run and London Landmarks Half Marathon. 
• To build effective relationships with supporters to promote and encourage participation to maximise fundraising whilst deepening supporter relationships to drive second actions and retention.

To be successful in this role, the requirements you will need to meet include (please see the attached job description and person specification for the full requirements):

• Have experience of organising or working within an event/or community fundraising environment. 
• Have excellent customer service and good communication skills.
• Be able to work effectively as a team player 

This role will require travel throughout the UK for challenge events. You will be able to take Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for this and claim travel, hotel and subsistence allowances.
 
We will provide you with a laptop, mobile phone and any other essential equipment needed for your role.
 
The Community and Events Fundraising team all work from home and keep in touch with online team meetings, individual catch ups, as well as in person when required. 
 
This role offers a flexible location. Most of the team are home-based, but this role can be based at our London office (which would require the postholder to attend the office a minimum of two days per week).
 
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working hours, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this. We do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.
 
NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
 
Interviews expected week commencing 1 September 2025.
 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Hope House service in Slough.

£26,208.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

We provide support for 16 customers, we have two sites Hope House (10 bed supported housing) Doddsfield Rd (6 flats independent living with floating support).

Hope House - Support hours 24 hours 7 days per week based on a shift rota pattern - (sleep-ins staff are paid additional to salary advertised).
Doddsfield Rd - Floating support (during working hours)
Team - 1X Contract Manager, 1X Team Leader, 4 Support Workers.
Staff work closely with Slough Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) we also have a designated Occupational Therapist working along side supporting staff. Customers also attend Hope College which is facilitated via Slough Mental Health Team as part of their recovery process needed in preparation into independent living.
This is a great opportunity for any support worker to gain exceptional experience within the mental health field, based on the solid working relationship with (SCMHT) We have since implemented training directly from SCMHT to support staff with understanding Mental Health diagnosis and Managing Crisis with our customers in-house.

What you'll do:

Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Governance Administrator & Clerk to the Board Vacancy

The Governance Administrator & Clerk to the Board will provide an exceptionally high level of governance and administrative support to the School’s Boards and Committees and the Board of Directors for Rambert Grades (a joint venture between the School and Rambert). The post-holder will utilise current and relevant technology and AI (such as Microsoft 365 Bookings and CoPilot) to schedule meetings, prepare agendas and supporting papers and take accurate and detailed minutes, to help ensure good governance and compliance.

This job requires a meticulous individual, with a flair for writing accurate and detail-oriented minutes. The postholder will have excellent organisational skills, an appetite for hard work, an eye for detail and a desire to work in the Higher Education or Charity sector. They will actively promote and uphold the School’s mission and values and will always exercise a high level of good judgment, diplomacy and discretion, in respect of the confidential and often sensitive information that they are party to. They will work effectively and build strong relationships with senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.

Hours

Part-time – 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week)
Flexible annualised working pattern available to suit the needs of the role and the postholder (e.g., working parents). Weekly hours may vary based on workload demands, with increased hours during peak Board and Committee meeting periods (January, March, May/June, October/November) and reduced hours during school holidays. Monthly salary remains consistent.

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£14,500 – £15,750 (0.5 FTE)
£29,000 – £31,500 (Full-time equivalent)
Based on experience.

Benefits

• 10.5 days annual leave (0.5 of 21 days FTE), plus English public and bank holidays
• Additional gifted time off during the two-week Christmas closure
• Paid overtime and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), where applicable
• Flexible annualised working pattern
• Generous pension scheme – up to 6% employee / 9% employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Staff training and CPD opportunities
• Friendly, inclusive, and accessible working environment

Location

Remote and onsite at:
Rambert School, St Margarets Drive, Twickenham TW1 1QN
Please note: There is no lift access to the upper floor of Clifton Lodge, making the site only partially accessible to wheelchair users.

About this role

This role is 20 hours per week, worked part-time over 5 days Monday-Friday. Suggested working times are 10am-2pm however this can be flexible for the right candidate. The part-time salary for this role is £16,250 (£26,000 FTE for organisation 32 hours working week).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a range of office management and administrative duties to support Causeway’s housing and support functions. You will deal with ad hoc queries and be the first point of contact for external queries, and act as an everyday presence in Causeway’s office to support with office-based team members, visitors, contractors, and cover basic in-house IT support.

Our Organisation

Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.

Technology Project Coordinator

We are seeking to recruit an individual who displays a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and is an effective team player.

Position: SIT56 Technology Project Coordinator

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Salary: £30,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 29th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview Date: TBC

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

This role works as part of the Technology team to manage and successfully deliver various running technology projects that underpin the organisation’s strategic goals.

Key accountabilities and main responsibilities include:

• Executing a variety of project management administrative tasks as directed by the project manager.
• Monitoring project progress and creating project status reports for project managers and stakeholders.
• Assisting with resource scheduling so that team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks.
• Scheduling stakeholder meetings and facilitating communication between the project manager and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Managing project management documents such as the project plan, budget, schedule or scope statement, risk and issues as directed by the project manager.
• Executing a variety of project management administrative tasks
• Communicate with key stakeholders, understand and support documenting their requirements
• Creation of work packages/user stories/tasks with subject matter experts from the business and technology team as part of defining project delivery resources and schedule.

About You

Experience and Personal Attributes:

• Experience with various Project Methodologies
• To have an understanding of various cloud technology services & solutions
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment and interest in improving services
• Achievement and success-oriented, self-motivated.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Technology Coordinator, Technology Project Coordinator, Technology Project Assistant. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.

We are looking for a senior solicitor who is passionate about working for an international humanitarian organisation and who shares the values of Action Against Hunger and the wider sector.

Working with the Chief Executive and the Executive Committee of Directors, you will act as Company Secretary and as head of a small Legal and Governance team. This will involve providing high quality advice on legal, risk, compliance and governance matters across the UK organisation and progressing strategic priorities to ensure first class management of these areas. 

You will respond to a broad range of legal queries and develop robust policies and procedures to advise on compliance with legal, regulatory and donor requirements, voluntary standards and best practice.  You will be confident in working independently to provide high quality advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, preparing and delivering training, working with the Board of Trustees and instructing external counsel where appropriate. You will also work closely with the Executive Committee and the Board Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee to support reporting and management of risks across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior solicitor who is looking to build experience in the NGO sector and work in a broad, challenging and interesting role as part of a dynamic team. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 8-Sep-2025 23:30

Interview Date: We intend to hold first round interviews on 17 & 18 September and second round interviews to be held on 22 & 24 September (or alternative dates can be arranged if needed).

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

You'll play a vital role in developing work experience opportunities for adults with learning disabilities as well as supporting our team members into permanent employment. This is a new role which will require you to show heaps of flexibility and learn-as-we-go in order to shape and develop our impact into the future.

If you have pints of personality and want to work for a fantastic cause, we want to hear from you. You’ll be experienced in coaching or mentoring, be well organised and understand the barriers faced by people with a learning disability when moving into employment.

You'll support and develop our team. This means:

• managing a caseload of between 6 and 10 people who are neurodivergent and/or have a learning disability, and who are looking to move into supportive employment locally
• preparing our team members for long-term employment by supporting them to understand their skills, aspirations and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and skill development opportunities
• working to a minimum target of 2 adults moving into long term employment by the end of your contract
• undertaking monthly work coaching sessions for team members to develop and upskill them in brewing and bar management skills
• supporting team members to reduce work-related barriers such as travel-to-work, better-off calculations, disclosure of health & wellbeing needs and budgeting
• providing in-work support to assist team members in maintaining and retaining employment, including frequent in-person meetings during the first few months of a successful employment match

You'll be responsible for our employer engagement. This means:

• undertaking tailored job searches and proactive engagement with employers to source supportive, paid job opportunities which meet our team members preferences and match their developing skillset
• identifying potential opportunities for employment within their businesses and sales opportunities amongst employment partners
• providing education and support to employers, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going employer support to ensure job retention
• building Ignition’s profile as a skills-based, local employment specialist

You will develop our wider employability programme. This means:

• organising and facilitating regular employment taster days for people with learning disabilities looking to move into work in order to raise aspirations and developing an understanding of the workplace
• planning & running CV development workshops to help adults with learning disabilities prepare for the world of work
• developing our evidence-based employability model, drawing on good practice from other sectors, in order to constantly improve and refine the model

As part of your 20 hours per week, you will also be required to undertake one evening or weekend shift per week of up to 6 hours, as a Taproom Supervisor.

What we need from you (the essentials):

• experience of working or volunteering with neurodivergent adults or people with learning disabilities
• experience of leading, teaching, coaching, mentoring or otherwise supporting groups of people
• an understanding of the barriers to employment experienced by adults with learning disabilities
• proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
• well organised with experience of managing a varied workload
• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport with people
• good administrative skills with an ability to use IT and tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• a flexible and hands on approach with an an ability to think and problem-solve independently
• being comfortable trialling new approaches and learning in response

What we’d ideally like from you (the desirables):

• experience of supporting people to obtain employment
• knowledge of the benefits system and how to navigate this when moving into employment
• experience working in a bar or other customer service setting

About the team

This is a very exciting time to be joining Impetus as we aim to support more young people this year than ever before in our history. We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Team Administrator who is excited by the prospect of working for an ambitious Philanthropy team in a sector leading charity. In this varied role, you will have the opportunity to support a variety of different types of donor engagement, including volunteering, pro bono, and events, as well as partnership management, in particular corporate partnerships.​

The Philanthropy team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. There are thirteen members of the team who are responsible for fundraising, events, and donor engagement, as well as collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also delivers a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters. Impetus has an annual income of over £10 million which we are looking to grow to £12-14 million within the next few years. ​

Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.​You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent team player with enviable administrative and organisational skills. We are looking for someone with charity sector experience who is passionate about supporting and creating efficient and effective processes to enable our team to raise more money to support more young people.

​​The Team Administrator is a highly professional and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail who will directly support a busy and committed team.

​We will expect the successful candidate to come into the office at least two days a week as well as attending a range of fundraising events throughout the year, including two evening events and one weekend event, for which they will receive TOIL.

Key responsibilities

Team Support

• Calendar management for the Philanthropy Team, especially the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, including arranging external meetings for senior fundraisers.
• On-site support at events as required.
• Draft content for internal and external audiences, such as the internal newsletter, team updates or materials on programmes for funders.​Manage incoming enquires quickly and professionally. ​
• Create and maintain efficient processes for managing and recording fundraising enquiries and information on the CRM system (Salesforce). Support room bookings when required.

Salesforce

• Be the point of contact for creating Salesforce reports to help drive fundraising activity.
• Support the logging of meeting notes on Salesforce working with fundraisers to ensure effective knowledge management and appropriate follow-up.
• Support management of Salesforce accounts, ensuring accuracy and up to date information is recorded.
• Support the creation and development of individual dashboards to help track and increase fundraising.
• Responsible for updating Salesforce database with pro bono and volunteering project information including reporting and tracking information.

Donor engagement support

• Assist with research on donors and prospects.
• Support the Pro Bono function, for instance, supporting the sourcing and stewarding of pro bono support from individuals and companies; and with the onboarding and management of pro bono partners, including inductions and ongoing communication.
• Manage the distribution and dissemination of supporter care materials and fundraising merchandise.
• Support with the preparation of templates and collateral such as presentations and donor communications.
• Proofreading of applications, reports and external communications.​Write briefs for senior colleagues in advance of donor meetings.
• ​Demonstrate professionalism and best practice in all duties, comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures and proactively support the wider team to deliver our mission effectively.​

Person specification

Essential:

• Proven experience of working in an administrative role within the charity sector.
• Excellent and demonstrable organisational and administrative skills; with the ability to work under pressure to prioritise a busy and varied workload and meet multiple deadlines.​
• Experience of supporting the processing of donations and financial management systems. ​
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with a pro-active, positive approach and high level of initiative to analyse problems and identify solutions.
• A continual focus on improving service to donors, both internal and external.
• Excellent written communication skills. ​
• Excellent verbal communication skills; with the ability to deal with people at all levels, internally and externally, in a confident, assertive and professional manner.​
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of team, demonstrated by the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent analytical and data reporting skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.​
• Experience of using databases, including input and extraction of data, reporting and experience in using Salesforce or a comparable CRM system.​
• Excellent IT and technology skills with strong experience and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Excel skills would be a benefit.​
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, with experience of setting up and maintaining administrative records and systems.
• A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement. The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 26th August 2025.

Interviews

1st interviews will take place on Monday 1st September 2025.

2nd interviews will take place on Thursday 4th September 2025.

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.