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Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
- Location: East or Midlands based, either home based or in Headway UK’s office in Nottingham.
- Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro rata for 21 hours per week) (days are flexible, but the working pattern would ideally include either Tuesday or Friday for service coverage).
- Term: This contract is fixed term from June 2026 until June 2027 as it is maternity cover.
Brief overview
Are you a professional with experience supporting brain injury survivors?
Are you passionate about improving standards or care, for brain injury survivors?
Would you be good at conducting assessments and supporting residentials care units to improve the care that they provide?
Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
By participating in the scheme Approved Provider units affirm their dedication to excellent care, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The accreditation of units is then published for families, individuals and professionals to help inform their choices when identifying suitable provision for brain injury survivors. Our accreditation process is designed to be collaborative and supportive, guiding units through every step towards achieving and maintaining exemplary service standards.
The role will involve, conducting and writing assessments and working with the Approved Provider and Training Manager to manage Lead Assessors, who are based around the UK and the Service User Perspective Assessors, who are either brain injury survivors, or family members/ carers.
Embrace Headway’s mission of Improving Life After Brain Injury. Join us to ensure the highest quality care for ABI survivors throughout their journey to recovery.
What you will do:
- Conduct Approved Provider assessments, which includes going into brain injury residential units and assessing the services they provide and making recommendations, to improve practice against the framework.
- Writing and reviewing reports for Approved Provider units, following assessments, that clearly highlight strengths and areas for development.
- Contributing to the development and growth of Headway UK’s Approved Provider scheme, by continuing to drive forward standards and onboarding new units.
- Working with freelance Lead Assessors and Service User Perspective Assessors (who are brain injury survivors or family members) who are based around the UK, to organise assessments and ensure the schemes standards are upheld.
About you
We’re open-minded and welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will have:
- Prior experience of working in the field of acquired brain injury.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, social work).
- Ability to write and moderate written reports of high quality and clarity, to provide accurate and accessible feedback.
- Very good IT skills, including be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).
- Ability to gain the trust, confidence, and respect at all levels within external organisations and staff groups.
- Be an excellent communicator, with new and existing Approved Provider units.
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the Pensions People with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
- Birthday leave
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a criminal background check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Katie Piper Foundation is seeking an experienced Finance and Business Manager to join our small, dedicated team in this newly created role, central to supporting our growth over the next three years.
You will lead all aspects of financial management, working closely with the CEO on budgeting, planning, and resource allocation. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day finances, producing management accounts, reporting to the Board, and ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.
In addition, you will help strengthen the charity’s wider operations, improving systems across IT, data, and reporting, as well as supporting risk management, policy development and measuring and communicating our impact.
This will be varied and evolvingrole suited to someone confident working across both strategic and operational areas, and comfortable driving organisational improvement.
We are a fully remote team. The role is home-based and part-time (28 hours a week, FTE 35 hours), and we are open to flexible working arrangements.
We are looking for a proactive professional with strong financial expertise and a broader business mindset. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a small team supporting a life-changing cause, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and how to apply, please view the full job pack here:
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The Katie Piper Foundation, established in 2009 by burns survivor Katie Piper OBE, provides rehabilitation to survivors of life changing burns
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for an Income officer to join our Customer Accounts team in Bristol.
This is a Part Time role working 22.5 hours per week, on a fixed term basis until June 2027.
The starting salary is £19,459 - 23,108 depending on experience.
Wednesday is the Teams day in the office, but we can be flexible with your working pattern between our working hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm.
The role:
As an Income Officer you'll carry out a range of tasks including negotiating payment arrangements with customers, providing welfare benefit and money advice and preparing applications for court. You'll be on standby to visit customers in their home as well as occasionally attending court hearings.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering a comprehensive rent & service charge collection service across the region
- Monitoring customer accounts for all tenures
- Managing end to end processes
- Engaging with external agencies including local authorities when needed
- Managing evictions
To be successful in this role you'll need:
- Experience in income management or debt recovery/collection is advantageous, but not essential
- Knowledge and experience of either social housing, home ownership or the private rented sector
- Excellent customer service skills
- A working knowledge of welfare benefits
- To be a self-starter with a proactive approach and possess the ability to work without close supervision
- To have effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
As you'll need to travel in this role, having a car and full driving licence is essential.
A DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Apply today to be considered!
Read the job description here:
Can you deliver customer-centric welfare benefit advice and income maximisation?
We have an opportunity for a Welfare Benefits Advisor to join our Customer Income Team in Bristol.
This is a hybrid working role with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
The Role
As a Welfare Benefits Advisor, you'll provide our customers with budgeting and welfare benefit advice.
This will include completing Income and Expenditure statements, giving budgeting advice, benefit & grant applications, and signposting for additional support.
You'll be working with both internal and external partners including Housing Benefit, Department of Works and Pensions and independent money, debt or legal advice services
To be successful in this role you'll need:
- An up-to-date working knowledge of the benefits system
- Experience of supporting customers to complete statements and applications
- The ability to work with internal and external partners to achieve the best outcome for the customer
- Experience of supporting vulnerable customers with kindness and empathy
- Effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
You'll need to travel in this role, so having a car and full driving licence is essential.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior CRM Support Officer to join our dedicated CRM team, supporting our internal database system (CHIP).
Working within a small but influential team, you will act as the main point of contact for system users across the organisation, providing high-quality first and second-line support via multiple channels. You will troubleshoot issues, guide users, and work closely with IT, CRM and operational colleagues to resolve more complex system problems.
A key part of the role is helping users feel confident and capable when using CHIP effectively and in line with compliance requirements. This includes supporting onboarding and induction for new users, creating clear and accessible learning resources (such as user guides, knowledge base articles and video tutorials), and delivering briefings or drop-in sessions.
You will also contribute to continuous improvement by gathering user feedback, identifying trends, supporting system testing, and helping embed best practice across services to ensure accurate and reliable data use.
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Good technical understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or relational database systems
- Experience in a user support or customer-facing role
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to analyse information, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Good understanding of data protection and GDPR
- High attention to detail and accuracy
What we offer (benefits)
We offer a supportive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, development, and work-life balance:
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay (subject to qualifying period)
- Enhanced family-friendly leave pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group stakeholder pension scheme
- Access to BHSF health cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free parking at some office locations
- Learning and development opportunities
- Support and supervision from your line manager
Recruitment process
As part of shortlisting, candidates will complete a short online skills assessment aligned to the essential requirements of the role. This helps ensure a fair and consistent selection process. Full details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Safeguarding & recruitment
NYAS is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. All successful applicants will be subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Reference checks
- Digital risk assessment
In accordance with UK immigration law, candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
About NYAS
NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is a leading rights-based charity ensuring that children, young people, and adults are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced individuals who often rely on statutory services and may be impacted by gaps in provision. Our advocacy and legal services help ensure their voices are heard and acted upon.
We are an inclusive employer committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please visit our website and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you refer to the person specification within the job description and clearly demonstrate how you meet the required criteria in your application.
The job description and person specification are available on the vacancy page of our website.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
About the role
Our exciting three year strategy sets out our ambitious goals to drive impact at scale for victim-survivors. We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead some of our financial services relationships and consultancy work and support SEA in its mission to raise awareness of economic abuse and transform responses to it within the financial services sector.
Working closely with colleagues across SEA, you will foster and maintain relationships across the financial services sector, seeking opportunities to generate income for the charity and supporting our Head of Financial Services to deliver lasting change and impact.
Together we can transform frontline financial services, in practice, product and process, and save lives.
About you
At SEA we put the lived experience of victim-survivors at the heart of all that we do, including our work with financial services firms. You will be a subject matter expert on customer vulnerability and financial services firms’ regulatory requirements, as well as having a thorough understanding of industry rules and good practice. You will combine this with experience of working with vulnerable customers, including victim-survivors and bring expertise on economic abuse to ensure this is embedded within financial services’ firms’ responses.
About SEA
We are the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. We work to save lives and stop economic abuse forever.
Our vision is a world in which all women and girls achieve economic equality and can live their lives free of abuse and exploitation. Not only surviving but thriving.
Our mission is to raise awareness of economic abuse and transform responses to it.
To achieve this, we must ensure that the policies and practices of financial services firms, domestic abuse support services, public services and government reflect the needs of all victim-survivors of economic abuse.
We are committed to centring victim-survivors in all that we do and broadening our understanding of the needs of survivors, particularly those who are marginalised within society. We work alongside the Experts by Experience - a group of victim-survivors whose voices and experiences shape our work.
Our primary focus is on influencing the women’s, public and financial services sectors, to create a model for improved support for victim-survivors of economic abuse, calling on government to facilitate these changes and work with them to improve their systems and practice.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus Statutory Bank Holidays
- Home working (UK based)
- Flexible working
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- 5 Wellbeing Days
- Reflective practice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay, family leave and carer’s leave
- The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team
To apply
Please apply via our website
Applications open from 9 April and close at 11.59pm on 20 May 2026. Interviews will take place virtually, week beginning 1 June.
Direct applications only – no agencies please.
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from Black and minoritised applicants and disabled applicants who are under-represented at SEA.
SEA is a Disability Confident Committed, and Kinship Friendly Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The role
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Philanthropic Giving with a strong track record in securing major gifts. The ideal candidate will excel at building trusted, long-term relationships with donors and feel confident leading conversations that result in significant philanthropic support. This role will also contribute to the development and delivery of a trusts and foundations strategy, helping to grow and strengthen our portfolio.
Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership and trustees, you will develop compelling funding propositions, steward donors and funders through excellent reporting and engagement, and represent myaware at meetings, events and networking opportunities. You will also maintain accurate records through our CRM system, track performance against targets, and contribute to income planning and reporting. This is a strategic and hands-on role with real impact for people affected by myasthenia.
The Manager of Philanthropic Giving will be predominantly home based within the UK (with occasional working and meetings at Derby HQ) and will work in co-operation with the fundraising team and all myaware colleagues to deliver agreed fundraising targets and campaigns. Own transport is essential for this role as occasional travel throughout the UK will be required to attend donor meetings, events and networking opportunities, as well as the ability to travel to the Derby office. There may be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional with a strong track record in major donor fundraising along with experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You will have experience in personal communication in asking for high level funds, and experience of stewarding high net worth individuals to maintain high levels of engagement over a significant period. You will have experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising including pipeline management and stewardship, writing compelling funding applications and impact reports.
You will be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal, research and organisational skills, confident managing a complex pipeline and working collaboratively across teams. You will be comfortable working independently, using CRM systems, and engaging senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level donors. Most importantly, you will share myaware’s values, demonstrate empathy with our cause, and be committed to making a meaningful difference through philanthropy.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice
- Investment in your personal and professional development
- Annual salary review
Application instructions
Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 11:30pm on Monday 25th May 2026.
Provisional interview date will be week commencing: 01.06.2026
Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.
Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.
This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by Myaware.
This organisation supports anonymous recruitment. That means hiding your personal identifying information, removing bias from the hiring process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working closely with the Director of Development, this individual will be responsible for raising funds and managing relationships with prospects and donors, organising fundraising campaigns and delivering events.
You will support the Director of Development to raise philanthropic funds through major gift and regular giving fundraising to support key development projects for the College. About Us Clifton College is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18.
Founded in 1862, the College provides an all-round education, a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in the beautiful suburb of Clifton, we lead the way as one of the best independent schools in the country.
What you’ll be doing:
Donor Relations and Stewardship
● Work closely with the Director of Development to deliver the fundraising strategy, with a focus on securing major gifts, regular giving, and corporate sponsorships.
● Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with prospective and existing donors.
● Identify new prospects and funding opportunities.
● Meet with donors and prospects with the Director and alone to develop the pipeline of future support.
● Ensure timely and personalised communication with donors to acknowledge gifts, provide updates on impact, and cultivate long-term relationships.
● Write compelling proposals and impact reports.
● Work with the Head of Alumni to develop engagement strategies for legacy giving to the 1862 Club.
Work with marketing to create promotional materials and build our portfolio of testimonials.
Event Management
● Create engagement events for potential donors.
● Work with the alumni team to plan stewardship events for supporters.
● Support the development of parent engagement events.
● Support the Head of Alumni with the career mentoring programme. Administration
● Manage gift processing using Raiser’s Edge, including receipting and thanking supporters, and managing pledge payment reminders. ● Create tailored communication and engagement plans for prospects and donors.
● Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and donor reports for the Director of Development.
● Develop and manage fundraising budgets, ensuring all fundraising activities are cost-effective and within financial targets.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and have fundraising experience within the education or charity sector.
Required Qualifications & experience
● Proven experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, ideally within an educational or non-profit organisation.
● Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, including major gifts, regular giving, legacy giving, grant writing, and event management.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including current and former parents, alumni, pupils, staff, Governors and donors.
● Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlineseffectively.
● A passion for education and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing independent schools.
● A team player who positively contributes to a collaborative and ambitious team culture. Adaptable and flexible to change as required.
● Experience with managing budgets and using fundraising CRM systems (preferably Raiser’s Edge).
● A proactive, results-driven attitude and a desire to make a tangible impact in a school environment.
● Proven experience of planning and implementing successful major donor fundraising programmes
● Proven experience of securing high-value major gifts
● An understanding of trends and developments across the sector and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in major donors, trusts and foundations fundraising
● A degree or equivalent.
Desirable Skills
● Experience in organising and leading fundraising events.
● Knowledge of UK charitable giving regulations
● Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors.
● Previous experience in alumni relations or school development.
What’s in it for you £38,000- £42,000 salary
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays • BUPA Employee Assistance Programme •BUPA Confidential counselling and advice • Career development and training • Cycle to work scheme • Discounted onsite gym and pool membership • Subsidised lunch • Enhanced Pension scheme • Life Assurance • Menopause clinic • Onsite Flu vaccine clinics • Pop up bike servicing • Refer a friend scheme • Subsided Holiday Club employee benefit which is available for children from Reception Year up to Year 8 • Wellbeing benefits
Clifton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. That’s why we apply robust selection principles to our recruitment, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Although not all the roles at Clifton College are pupil-facing, we treat all roles as regulated activity. This means we can be safe in the knowledge that we have applied the most stringent recruitment checks to safeguard our pupils. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to contact your referees. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2020. If you join us, we’ll expect you to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding legislation, and our safeguarding policies and procedures. We’ll also ask you to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation and associated policies, as well as Health & Safety legislation. But don’t worry because we’ll provide training to do this! Equal Opportunities Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Clifton College is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. How to apply Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information). Clifton College and the Clifton College Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to contact your referees.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent | Full Time | Circa £30,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Central Scotland | Community Based/Home Working
Make a Difference Every Day
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.
As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:
- Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family – listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind.
- Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs.
- Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations.
- Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks.
About the Role
We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. This is a community-based position working from home but covering South Central Scotland.
Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.
This is home based and the candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region covered. Occasional travel to London will be required.
Additional Information
· Driver’s License
· Enhanced DBS check
· Must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026, 5:00pm.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title:
Interim Project Manager
Role Purpose
To deliver building and construction projects that meet the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
Complexity
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering a range of complex building and construction projects and programmes in collaboration with internal teams. The role covers all aspects of project and programme management, from concept design and feasibility studies through to procurement, contract administration, quality assurance, and handover.
Portfolio Areas
- Specification writing and procurement lead for all projects and programmes in scope
- Project management of internal and external resources, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
- Ensuring statutory consultation processes (e.g. Section 20 where applicable) are followed
- Financial reporting and budget management
- Managing contractors and/or consultants delivering projects typically ranging from £50k to £2m
- Contractor performance management, ensuring adherence to agreed standards and service levels
- Providing technical surveying and advice
- Acting as Client under Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
Impact
The Project Manager is a technical expert responsible for delivering high-quality building and construction projects that enhance asset value and condition, improve customer satisfaction, and support organisational objectives.
- Deliver projects to agreed performance indicators (time, cost, quality, audit, and customer satisfaction)
- Ensure procurement is competitive, transparent, and compliant with policies
- Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
- Ensure all works meet or exceed required quality standards and specifications
Key Responsibilities (Technical / Surveying)
- Prepare tender documentation, including detailed specifications
- Lead procurement activities in collaboration with procurement teams
- Advise on appropriate procurement routes
- Deliver value-for-money solutions while maintaining high standards
- Ensure contracts comply with tendering policies and contractual obligations
- Support onboarding and approval of suppliers
- Undertake building s
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Money & Energy Adviser
FTE salary: £28,000 FTE
Pro rata salary: £18400 (23 hour week)
Home-based, with travel as required
23 hours per week
Fixed term maternity cover till 31 Dec 26 (subject to external funding)
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced welfare benefits advisor with a passion for sharing knowledge and supporting vulnerable people.
This post is providing maternity cover until 31 December 2026 – or until the early return of the substantive postholder.
With around 4 in 10 beneficiaries, we support seeking help with financial difficulties, this is a pivotal role for Kidney Care UK.
You will be working remotely providing income maximisation and energy advice and support for kidney patients in the UK, supporting them to achieve better financial security. Working closely with Patient Support & Advocacy Officers, provide informed and compassionate support to provide excellent outcomes for our beneficiaries.
Our external partners – British Gas Energy Trust have committed to fund our Money and Energy Service until March 2027. We anticipate confirmation by December 2026 whether funding will be extended beyond March 2027.
This role is made possible thanks to the support of British Gas Energy Trust.
About Kidney Care UK
Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, and one million of them don’t know that they do.
Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
About the Money & Energy Advice Service
The Money & Energy Advice Service (MEAS) provides information and support for welfare benefits and income maximisation and promotes awareness of efficient energy use. Working closely with Patient Support officers, MEAS provides specialist knowledge and directly supports clients to achieve sustainable financial outcomes. The service was established in 2023 with the support of British Gas Energy Trust and is embedded as a valued element of the many ways Kidney Care UK supports people affected by kidney failure.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:
• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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Salary: £20,500–£23,000 pro rata (£41,000–£46,000 FTE equivalent), plus £2,000 London Weighting (pro-rated) where applicable
Contract type: Permanent; part-time (2.5 days per week, spread across 3–5 days)
Location: London, Birmingham or Bristol
Hybrid: Envision operates a hybrid working policy with one day per month in a regional office, plus an expectation to travel in and across regions for donor meetings, events and team training.
Role: This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and stewardship of Envision's major donor programme, playing a central role in securing and nurturing the significant philanthropic investment we need to fulfil our mission.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will identify, cultivate and steward high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), building a well-researched prospect pipeline and securing five- and six-figure gifts through compelling proposals, presentations and face-to-face asks. You will maintain high-integrity, personalised stewardship for existing and lapsed donors, producing bespoke communications and impact reports that keep supporters connected to our work.
You will join a supportive and collaborative Philanthropy and Partnerships team that has grown income year on year, diversified its funding base and built lasting partnerships with a growing community of donors and supporters. You will champion the transformative impact of Essential Skills on young people from under-represented backgrounds, translating that impact into inspiring asks that motivate donors to give generously and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify and qualify new major donor prospects and manage a healthy, well-researched pipeline
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Secure significant philanthropic gifts working towards an annual financial target
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Deliver personalised stewardship and high-quality communications for existing and lapsed donors
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Coordinate donor engagement opportunities including events and programme visits
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Contribute to income planning, reporting and Salesforce records management
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts from HNWIs at all stages of the donor journey
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Demonstrable success in building and maintaining relationships with significant donors and prospects
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Experience cultivating new relationships through networking, events and research
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Ability to write high-quality, compelling donor-facing materials including proposals and impact reports
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Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Commitment to Envision's vision, mission and values
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We actively encourage applications from candidates from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from socio-economically less-advantaged backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first-round interview.
To apply, please submit your application via Charity Job. For an informal chat about the role, contact our Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Robyn, whose contact details can be found in the application pack.
Deadline — Midnight, Sunday 17th May
Please note:
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
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We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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Successful candidates will be subject to a full Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
For more information on this role, please see the full application pack.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’).
About the role
We’re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships.
We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key information:
- Salary: £37,000
- Location: Remote with once a month travel to London for team meetings and regular travel in the North of England
- Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
- Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions
- Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally
- An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships
- An excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
- Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
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JOB TITLE: Northern Partnership & Dog Training Manger
LOCATION: Northern Region (Including Scotland, Northern England and parts of the Midlands)
SALARY: £37,000 - £45,000 p/a
JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time and Part-Time applications considered
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.
We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease. We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist, innovative field.
MAIN PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
The Northern Partnership & Training Manager is responsible for the operational leadership, coordination and quality assurance of Partnership and Dog Training Instructor roles operating within the Northern region.
Partnership and Dog Training Instructor roles within the Medical Alert Assistance Dog department combine elements of dog training, client instructing, partnership placement and aftercare, depending on programme need. This role provides direct line management and oversight of Northern region staff working in these hybrid capacities.
The postholder ensures consistent, high‑quality delivery of MAAD partnerships, working collaboratively with training, welfare and senior management colleagues to support dog progression, client outcomes and compliance with ADUK and ADI standards.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Provide operational leadership for Northern region Partnership and Dog Training Instructor roles, ensuring staff who work across training, instructing and partnership delivery are effectively supported, coordinated and developed.
You will act as the regional lead for instructor‑delivered partnership work, maintaining oversight of workloads, partnership progression, accreditation readiness and aftercare delivery, while contributing to continuous service improvement under senior management guidance.
Reports to: Interim Head of Partnership Services
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will oversee and coordinate the Northern Medical Alert Assistance Dog function, managing staff in Partnership and Dog Training Instructor roles who support MAAD partnerships from allocation through placement and ongoing aftercare.
You will provide clear leadership, supervision and quality assurance, ensuring consistent delivery standards, balanced workloads and clarity of expectations for staff whose roles span multiple functions.
You will maintain oversight of partnership pipelines, regional capacity and accreditation timelines, ensuring accurate reporting and timely escalation of risks or concerns.
This is a senior operational role requiring strong people management, excellent dog training and instructing expertise, and a calm, organised approach to managing complex client‑facing services.
Responsibilities of the Role
Hybrid Role Leadership & Management (Northern Region)
- Line manage and support Northern region‑based Partnership and Dog Training Instructor roles
- Conduct regular 1:1s, supervision and appraisals
- Chair Northern regional team meetings and provide updates to the Interim Head of Assistance Dog Programme
- Approve annual leave and expenses, ensuring appropriate regional cover
- Support senior Partnership and Dog Training Instructor staff in mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues
- Ensure staff adhere to departmental standards, methods and policies
Partnerships, Training & Client Delivery
- Oversee the progression of puppies within the Northern region and where required, carry out relevant assessments
- Oversee the progression of MAAD partnerships across training, placement and aftercare within the Northern region
- Ensure client learning styles, family dynamics and individual needs are identified and supported
- Support or directly deliver Partnership and Dog Training Instructor role activity where required, including: Scent and odour training, Client‑specific training, Placement training, Aftercare and refresher support
- Maintain oversight of partnerships requiring remedial training or additional intervention
- Carry out or support final accreditation assessments where appropriate
- Ensure qualified partnerships continue to meet ADUK standards
Planning, Oversight & Reporting
- Maintain oversight of Northern region partnership activity, including: Applicants, Dogs approaching match, Partnerships in training, Accredited partnerships receiving aftercare
- Escalate risks, delays or welfare concerns to the ADPM with recommended solutions
- Contribute to departmental reports and inspection readiness
Governance, Welfare & Compliance
- Ensure all Partnership and Dog Training Instructor role activity complies with ADUK and ADI regulations
- Liaise with the Health & Welfare Manager regarding health or welfare concerns
- Support rehoming outcomes for withdrawn dogs in conjunction with relevant teams
- Ensure accurate and timely record‑keeping within the Harlequin CRM system
- Occasional handling of the emergency phone, liaising with clients and volunteers to manage emergency situations
Stakeholder & Cross‑Departmental Working
- To ensure volunteers and Dog training contractors based within the Northern region are well supported by regional staff.
- Act as the primary Northern region contact for partnership‑related matters
- Work closely with Applications and Welfare teams
- Support fundraising, communications and volunteering activities when required
- Promote best practice and learning across the charity
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2years’ experience managing or leading staff in the Assistance Dog roles within an ADUK‑affiliated organisation
- Extensive experience delivering assistance dog partnerships, including training, placement and aftercarProven experience mentoring, supporting and performance‑managing staff
- Sound knowledge of ADUK and ADI regulations
- Strong organisational and caseload‑management abilities
- Confident working independently and managing competing priorities
- Comfortable working in the presence of dogs
Desirable
- Experience working with medical alert assistance dogs
- Knowledge of medical conditions affecting adult and child clients
- Experience supporting accreditation reviews or inspection processes
Knowledge & Skills
DESIRABLE
- Strong practical dog handling, scent training and knowledge of dog behaviour and development
- Excellent coaching, assessment and quality‑assurance skills
- Calm, clear and empathetic communication style
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex, client‑facing situations
- High level of IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and CRM systems
Other Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness and ability to travel across the Northern region
- Willingness to stay away from home and have dogs reside in the home when required
DIVERITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION
We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Values & Behaviours
Working at Medical Detection Dogs will be a richly rewarding experience.
Our Values & Behaviours encapsulate who we are, what we stand for and what it will feel like to be part of our team:
- We are respectful
- We stay positive
- We strive for excellence
- We communicate and listen
- We are ambassadors
- We are one team
And of course, we advocate for Medical Detection Dogs whenever we get the chance, and we pride ourselves on our role as ambassadors for the charity.
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An exciting opportunity to play a central role in campaigns and communications that secure funding to help young people to thrive. At a time of real growth for our charity, we are looking for a Campaigns & Communications Manager to join our team. You will plan and deliver two major annual appeals, grow our monthly donor programme, and create compelling communications that deepen supporter engagement and reflect the integrity of our work with young people.
What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.
More about the role: As Campaigns & Communications Manager you will plan, coordinate and deliver campaigns that engage supporters and drive income. You will develop email journeys, digital content and supporter pathways that grow our monthly donor programme into a sustainable income stream. Alongside this, you will lead the creation of high-quality fundraising communications - from donor updates and impact stories to campaign collateral and web content - ensuring all storytelling is ethical, warm and true to who we are.
Location : Jamie's Farm Bath (HQ) preferred but other Jamie’s Farm locations considered (London, Lewes, Hereford, Monmouth, Skipton)
About you: We are looking for someone with proven experience delivering multi-channel campaigns that drive income - whether through fundraising appeals, matched funding campaigns, or other income-generating programmes. You will also have experience growing an individual giving, monthly donor or membership programme. You will be an exceptional copywriter, able to communicate impact with clarity and warmth, and understand the importance of representing young people responsibly and with dignity.
A confident project manager, you are highly organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines, coordinate stakeholders and keep campaigns on track. You are comfortable using data and insight to optimise performance, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.
This role could suit someone with broader marketing and communications experience including income generating campaigns, who is interested in applying their skills in a fundraising/nonprofit context.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
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