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Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career supporting vulnerable adults?
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our teams within the Hammersmith and Fulham accommodation pathway as Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker). You'll be able to develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients.
You will be working at Edith Road, a 24 bed - high complex needs project supporting male only clients.
In this role you will;
- Jointly manage the safe day to day running of the project with other members of the team, and provide general support and advice to clients.
- Be the first point of contact at Reception for clients and visitors and have the opportunity to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment within the project.
- Coordinate Health and Safety checks and administrative duties while working alongside the team to provide a person centred support to residents and clients.
- Help to run activities, support clients with matters such as attending appointments in the community, developing their interests and skills, recovering from complex health issues and other underlying causes behind their homelessness, and moving towards independent living.
The role is focused on supporting residents around their strengths and aspirations for the future.
The role is shift based and includes early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
About you
This is a fantastic role for anyone looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Assistant Support Workers.
You will have:
- Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment and good communication skills.
- Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
- A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 19 January 2026
Interview and assessments on: TBC
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please note that this vacancy is a fixed-term contract until May 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising efforts. The team responsible for data management, supporter care, and compliance plays a vital role in enabling our fundraising teams to operate effectively.
We work closely with Battersea colleagues, suppliers, and agencies acting on our behalf to collect, process, and analyse data. We are committed to supporting our generous donors and customers by ensuring their contributions are recognised and celebrated through outstanding customer care.
We ensure that all fundraising activities are carried out with diligence, care, and in full compliance with relevant regulations, using data-driven insights to maximise impact.
The Supporter Services Administrator is responsible for delivering excellent supporter care to existing, potential and previous supporters of Battersea, to develop relationships and maximise income for Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is keen to make a positive contribution in this new role within its Professional Development team.
The organisation
The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is a charity and membership body for physicians who advance health through innovations in medicines, vaccines, medical devices, precision therapies, diagnostics, and digital health technologies. Our small team works closely with the Board of Trustees and our 1,600 members to deliver on our mission and our strategic objectives, to improve the health of the public around the world.
The role
The Revalidation & Specialty Training Intern role is an opportunity for someone who thrives on a challenge, who is happiest when putting their excellent organisational and customer facing skills through their paces. Someone who is at their best working collaboratively with others.
They will play a dual supporting the delivery of key GMC-regulated services:
·Revalidation - All doctors wishing to maintain a licence to practise are required to demonstrate they are up to date and fit to practise. It also gives extra confidence to patients that their doctor is regularly checked. FPM is a designated body for the purposes of revalidation, and the team works with a Responsible Officer whose role is to make a revalidation recommendation to the GMC.
·Specialty Training - The Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training programme, or PMST, is a comprehensive four-year specialty training programme, offered exclusively by FPM. It is a cornerstone of FPM’s commitment to equipping pharmaceutical physicians with the specialist knowledge and capabilities to practise to the highest ethical and professional standards.
The postholder will support FPM’s Revalidation Manager and Specialty Training Manager in delivering a high quality customer experience.
We are looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is a team player, organised and has good communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring great energy, diligence and attention to detail, and will be keen to make a positive contribution in all aspects of the role. Specific tasks include: acting as the first line of response for queries; supporting the registration of new connecting doctors and trainees; assisting with administration of meetings, including circulating meeting notices, agendas and packs and handling apologies; and maintaining accurate records. An understanding of professional development in a professional environment is not necessary. Full training will be given.
The successful applicant will join FPM’s team initially on a 12-month contract which could be made permanent.FPM offers a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working, 29 days annual leave, and Christmas closure days. A pension is offered after three months.The role is offered subject to successful completion of the six-month probation period.
FPM welcomes and actively seeks to recruit people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Salary: £22,500
Hours: 35 hours per week
Term: 12-months initially
Location: Hybrid, comprising working in FPM’s London office for three days per week initially, with the option to drop to two days per week following successful completion of the qualifying period.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our people are the heart of Hindleap Warren. The Sales and Marketing team is small, dedicated, hardworking, and absolutely committed to improving the lives of young people by providing outstanding outdoor learning opportunities. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who shares our values to join our mission. You will be one of two Account Executives, working closely with the Sales and Marketing Manager to support day-to-day sales, administration, account management, and marketing.
This role involves working across teams at Hindleap Warren, including Operations, Facilities, Finance, and Fundraising. There is regular collaboration with the wider London Youth team, including our other Outdoor Centre, Woodrow High House. Your efforts will directly impact the quality and reach of our outdoor learning experiences, helping more young people benefit from the unique opportunities we offer. By achieving these goals, you will be instrumental in furthering our mission to improve young lives through exceptional outdoor education.
About the role - what you will be doing
In this role, you will activley seek and secure new business opportunities while nurturing and maintaining existing accounts, ensuring a steady and growing stream of revenue. You will deliver outstanding customer service, building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of clients, including schools and youth groups. Managing booking processes and systems efficiently, you will ensure smooth operations and resource allocation in collaboration with various teams. Your creative input and support in developing and executing marketing strategies will increase brand awareness and attract more bookings. Additionally, you will assist in gather and analysing data to inform strategic decisions, contributing to the continuous improvement of our programs and services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing bookings and related paperwork using our booking system, Cinolla.
- Taking a proactive approach to new business.
- Responding to booking inquiries and contacting prospective customers.
- Coordinating with the Operations Team to ensure bookings can be resourced.
- Supporting the implementation of the Hindleap Warren marketing strategy to increase overall bookings.
- Managing key accounts to retain customers and reduce churn.
- Collaborating with the finance department to accurately process invoices, credit notes, and refunds.
- Promoting London Youth's policies on diversity and inclusion.
- Contributing proactively to the implementation of London Youth's mission and goals.
About you - what you bring to the role
To excel in this role, you should demonstrate the following essential experience, knowledge, and skills:
- Proven experience in a customer-facing environment, delivering exceptional customer service across a diverse range of clients, managing communications, and resolving conflicts.
- Strong sales and new business development experience in either B2B or B2C contexts.
- Experience in key account management, including stewardship and business retention.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience using CRM and/or booking and resource management.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Ability to quickly establish rapport and build effective relationships with various personas.
- A customer-centric mindset with exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong collaboration skills with excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking abilities.
- Articulate communication skills, confident negotiation techniques, and excellent written communciation.
- Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to priortise workload effectively.
- Composure under pressure, problem-solving capabilities, and strong analytical thinking.
- Self-motivation, a positive attitude, impeccable work ethic, and a flexible approach to work.
- The ability to work independently, demonstrating proactivity and initative.
You will demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Relationship Fundraising Manager – Wales
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours per week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location - Mobile worker in Wales
Salary Range - £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance. Please note that we typically offer at the start of the range, unless candidates demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
About the role
It’s an exciting time to join Macmillan Cancer Support as we launch our new five-year strategy and work towards delivering our vision to do whatever it takes to get every person the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.
In this rewarding role, you will be within a team of Relationship Fundraising Managers and play your part to drive income growth across the region by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.
Your innovative ideas, personalised guidance and support will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while acknowledging each person’s individual journey, and highlighting the profound impact their contributions will make for people living with cancer.
About you
The skills and experience we are looking for in the role are:
- Solid account management experience with the proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships while understanding the needs of a variety of individuals, organisations and groups. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by creating personalised and thoughtful solutions to deliver a first-class supporter experience.
- Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including managing relationships with Macmillan supporters, volunteer groups and meeting key metrics such as, supporter retention and increasing fundraising targets.
- Impactful written and verbal communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages combined with experience of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively acquire new business and new relationships through targeted acquisition including research, completion of applications, and presentations to supporters/companies/groups to secure new income and/or relationships.
This role is home-based with mobile working. Your home base needs to be in Wales (or close to the border - e.g. in Chester) as on a weekly basis you can expect to work across Wales to meet with supporters face to face approximately 2 to 3 days a week. As such, you must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or the ability to travel frequently across the region.
There will be a requirement to attend in-person team meetings based in the area on a quarterly basis and other parts of the UK when our wider fundraising territory and department get together.
There will also be a requirement for flexible and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 29th January
First stage interviews: Thursday 5th February
Second stage interviews - Tuesday 10th February or Friday 13th February
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas – Cymru
Parhaol
Llawn amser (34.5 awr yr wythnos), rydym yn agored i sgwrs am sut rydych chi'n gweithio'r oriau hyn
Lleoliad - Gweithiwr symudol yng Nghymru
Ystod Cyflog - £35,200 i £39,200 + buddion + lwfans car
Sylwch ein bod fel arfer yn cynnig ar ddechrau'r ystod gyflog, oni bai bod ymgeiswyr yn dangos sgiliau a phrofiad eithriadol.
Ynglŷn â'r rôl
Mae'n amser cyffrous i ymuno â Chymorth Canser Macmillan wrth i ni lansio ein strategaeth pum mlynedd newydd a gweithio tuag at gyflawni ein gweledigaeth i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gael y gefnogaeth orau i bob person heddiw a sbarduno chwyldro mewn gofal canser ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Yn y rôl werth chweil hon, byddwch o fewn tîm o Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas ac yn chwarae eich rhan i yrru twf incwm ar draws y rhanbarth trwy adeiladu perthnasoedd gwerthfawr â chefnogwyr a darparu stiwardiaeth wedi'i theilwra i amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd. Byddwch yn hybu presenoldeb Macmillan mewn cymunedau, gan godi ymwybyddiaeth o'n gwasanaethau hanfodol a'r gwahaniaeth y gallant ei wneud.
Bydd eich syniadau arloesol, eich canllawiau personol a'ch cefnogaeth yn helpu cefnogwyr i gyflawni eu hamcanion codi arian wrth gydnabod taith unigol pob person, ac amlygu'r effaith ddofn y bydd eu cyfraniadau'n ei chael ar bobl sy'n byw gyda chanser.
Amdanoch chi
Y sgiliau a'r profiad yr ydym yn chwilio amdanynt yn y rôl yw:
- Profiad cadarn o reoli cyfrifon gyda'r gallu profedig i feithrin perthynas a datblygu perthnasoedd wrth ddeall anghenion amrywiaeth o unigolion, sefydliadau a grwpiau. Byddwch yn rhoi ein cefnogwyr wrth wraidd popeth a wnewch trwy greu atebion personol a meddylgar i ddarparu profiad cefnogwr o'r radd flaenaf.
- Sgiliau cynllunio, trefnu ac amldasgio cryf i gwrdd â therfynau amser a chyflawni nodau tîm ac unigol, gan gynnwys rheoli perthnasoedd â chefnogwyr Macmillan, grwpiau gwirfoddol a chyflawni metrigau allweddol fel cadw cefnogwyr a chynyddu targedau codi arian.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu a dylanwadu ysgrifenedig a llafar effeithiol i'ch galluogi i ymgysylltu, ysbrydoli a chyflwyno negeseuon allweddol ynghyd â phrofiad o gydweithio â rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.
- Mynd ati i ennill busnes newydd a pherthnasoedd newydd yn rhagweithiol drwy gaffael wedi'i dargedu gan gynnwys ymchwil, cwblhau ceisiadau, a chyflwyniadau i gefnogwyr/cwmnïau/grwpiau i sicrhau incwm a/neu berthnasoedd newydd.
Mae'r rôl hon yn seiliedig o gartref gyda gweithio symudol. Mae angen i'ch cartref fod yng Nghymru (neu'n agos at y ffin - e.e. yn Chester) gan y gallwch ddisgwyl gweithio ar draws y rhanbarth yn wythnosol i gyfarfod â chefnogwyr wyneb yn wyneb tua 2 i 3 diwrnod yr wythnos. O'r herwydd, rhaid bod gennych drwydded yrru lawn yn y DU a mynediad at gerbyd neu'r gallu i deithio'n aml ar draws y rhanbarth.
Bydd gofyniad i fynychu cyfarfodydd tîm wyneb yn wyneb yn yr ardal yn chwarterol a rhannau eraill o'r DU pan fydd ein tiriogaeth a'n hadran codi arian ehangach yn dod at ei gilydd.
Bydd gofyniad hefyd am weithio hyblyg a thu allan i oriau i gefnogi gweithgaredd achlysurol gyda'r nos a phenwythnos a chewch eich digolledu am hyn gydag amser i ffwrdd yn lle.
Yn gyfnewid, rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth o fuddion gan gynnwys:
- 25 diwrnod o wyliau ynghyd ag opsiynau gwyliau banc hyblyg, gan gynyddu 1 diwrnod bob blwyddyn o wasanaeth hyd at 30 diwrnod
- Pensiwn cyfatebol hyd at 7.5%
- 120+ o gynigion dysgu a datblygu, gyda mynediad at gymwysterau proffesiynol allanol
- Patrymau gwaith hyblyg, fel oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd i weithio'n gynharach neu'n hwyrach o amgylch ein horiau gwaith craidd o 10am-4pm
- Cynllun prynu a gwerthu gwyliau, yswiriant bywyd, ewyllysiau rhydd, disgowntiau manwerthu a llawer mwy
Amdanom ni
Yn Macmillan fe welwch bobl dalentog yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gefnogi pobl sy'n byw gyda chanser. Rydym yn mynd ati i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd hyd yn oed yn well o helpu hyd yn oed mwy o bobl sydd angen ein cefnogaeth. Mae ein gwerthoedd wrth wraidd pwy ydym ni a phopeth a wnawn, gan ysbrydoli ein meddwl ac arwain ein gweithredoedd.
Mae ein strategaeth sefydliadol newydd yn nodi sut y byddwn yn ymladd hyd yn oed yn galetach i wneud i bob punt a godir gyfrif am hyd yn oed mwy. Gyda'ch help chi, byddwn yn trawsnewid gofal canser am byth.
Proses Recriwtio
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 23:59 ar dydd Iau 29 Ionawr
Cyfweliadau cam cyntaf – Dydd Iau 5 Chwefror
Cyfweliadau ail gam - Dydd Mawrth 10 Chwefror neu ddydd Gwener 13 Chwefror
Er mwyn sicrhau tegwch a chysondeb wrth ddewis yr ymgeisydd gorau ar gyfer y rôl hon, mae ein holl geisiadau yn cael eu hanonimeiddio hyd nes y bydd cyfweliad wedi'i gadarnhau.
Er mwyn i ni allu eich cefnogi i fod ar eich gorau yn ystod y broses ymgeisio neu gyfweld, cysylltwch â Thîm TA Macmillan am gyngor ac addasiadau rhesymol.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you someone who’s kind, resilient, and full of positive energy? Do you love helping people live independently, confidently, and with dignity? If you’re nodding along, this could be the perfect role for you.
We’re looking for a Direct Payment Support Worker to join our team, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, including those who are socially excluded, disabled, unwell, or homeless. You’ll be part of a service that’s all about inclusion, wellbeing, and independence.
What your day might look like
- Start by offering practical and emotional support to help customers achieve their goals.
- Deliver person-centred housing-related support tailored to individual needs.
- Help promote social activities that bring joy and connection.
- Keep care and support plans up to date and work closely with your manager to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Be a safeguarding champion—spotting concerns and acting quickly.
- Liaise with landlords and housing teams to keep homes safe and well-maintained.
- Advocate for customers and help them build strong relationships with family, friends, and professionals.
What makes this role special
You’ll be the person who helps someone feel safe, heard, and supported. Whether it’s navigating a tough moment or celebrating a small win, your presence will make a real difference.
You’ll work closely with a passionate team and have the chance to shape services based on what customers truly need.
Could it be you?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is committed to excellent customer service
- Is passionate about helping people live independently and happily
- Has empathy, kindness, and respect for every individual
- Has a great sense of humour and a resilient, can-do attitude
- Understands safeguarding, equality, and health & safety
- Has recent experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or supported living
Your skills
- Communicates clearly and confidently in writing and speech
- Delivers great customer care with warmth and professionalism
- Works flexibly including evenings and weekends when needed
- Is a team player who builds strong relationships
- Manages time well and meets deadlines
- Has solid IT skills and attention to detail
- Is approachable, proactive, and ready to help
- Is happy to undergo a DBS check
What you’ll get in return:
- 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
- 2 paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Family-friendly policies
- Access to professional development and apprenticeship programmes
Closing date: 19th January 2026 at midnight.
Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.
About us:
Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting the many unpaid carers across the borough with 1 to 1 and peer support, signposting, training, workshops and social activities. Our work stems from the fact that carers often go about their roles despite the toll it might take on their own wellbeing, often having to make sacrifices that hamper their own ability to lead a normal life. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, we seek to limit the challenges that carers face. We achieve this through four core workstreams:
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raising awareness of carers,
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influencing local policy through community engagement activities,
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improving carer wellbeing and
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connecting carers to each other and to support and training opportunities through our services.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and organised Office Administrator to join our team. To manage the overall running of the Carers’ Hub office, including overseeing HR admin, implement policy and procedures, including Health and Safety, maintain administrative processes, manage stakeholders, serve the trustee board, and work closely with the Carers’ Hub team in the implementation of events and projects.
The Office Administrator role will provide a wide variety of operational support to the Carers’ Hub Leadership Team as we develop our offer and increase the number of carers who access our services. This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be subject to change, particularly as the needs of the charity change.
About you
As the Office Administrator you will be responsible for managing the overall running of the Carers’ Hub office and administrative processes.
The post holder will:
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Work collaboratively and have excellent communication skills.
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Be organised, self-motivated and able to manage your time effectively
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Have the ability to solve problems effectively and make decisions in the face of competing priorities
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Be adaptable and flexible, able to embrace change and quickly adjust to the evolving charity’s needs
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Be able to work unsupervised and under pressure.
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Be technically proficient, experience of a CRM system is desirable
What can we offer you?
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Professional development, induction, ongoing training and support
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Hybrid working
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Holiday pay and pension
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An Employee Assistance Programme
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Bright Exchange - an online marketplace that gives you access to hundreds of products, services and special offers from a wide range of different companies.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 5th February
Interviews: Tuesday 10th February at 336 Brixton Road
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised individual to assist the Membership Services Senior Manager.
Supporting the day-to-day operations of our membership function, the successful candidate will be pro-active and highly organised. This role is vital in ensuring a positive experience for current and prospective members, maintaining accurate records, supporting recruitment and retention activities, and contributing to our communications and engagement efforts.
Scope and Accountability:
Membership Administration
- Maintain and update member records in the CRM system, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
- Process new membership applications, renewals, and resignations.
- Raise invoices for membership fees in accordance with finance procedures.
- Track and chase outstanding invoices in a timely and professional manner.
Member Engagement & Communications
- Draft and schedule e-blasts.
- Reach out to members to gather content, case studies, testimonials, and updates to feature across newsletters, campaigns, and advocacy work.
- Support the coordination of member surveys, feedback initiatives, and engagement campaigns.
- Respond to membership enquiries via email, in a timely manner.
- Assist with member onboarding and relationship management.
Prospect Research & Recruitment Support
- Research prospective members, and opportunities to support membership growth.
- Assist in the development of recruitment materials and outreach campaigns.
Events & Campaign Support
- Assist with organising member events, webinars, and briefings.
- Support event administration including registrations and attendee communications.
- Assist with our Young Systems Leaders awards programme – communications for the award and supporting online workshops.
Other Administrative Support
- Maintain internal filing systems and documentation related to membership activities.
- Support cross-departmental projects where membership data or insight is required.
- Contribute to improving membership processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency.
- Provide general administrative assistance to the Senior Membership Manager and wider team.
General
- To respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues those with whom we come into contact, ensuring that equal opportunity principles are always applied.
- To be an ambassador for IAPB and demonstrate IAPB organisational behaviours – Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive and Strategic.
Skills & experience
- Strong administrative experience, ideally within a membership body, charity, association, or customer-focused environment.
- Proficient in the use CRM systems and confident handling data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Experience using email marketing tools.
- The ability to operate autonomously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the confidence and ability to deal with senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach.
- Commitment to the values and behaviours of IAPB.
Other Information
- Benefits include 30 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays)
- Pension scheme – 10% Employer contribution, no minimum employee contribution
- Group life assurance
- Hybrid working - this role will require 1 day a week (Tuesday) in our London office, the rest of the time will be home based.
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Provider
- Various family friendly policies
- We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector dedicated to eliminating the global vision crisis. A global network spread across 100+ countries, of the most brilliant and committed non-profits, philanthropists, public and private organisations.
There are 1.1 billion people living with sight loss because they don't have access to eye care services. We are making the case loudly and repeatedly that access to eye health services are vital to everything, for everyone.
IAPB, on behalf of its network, holds trusted relationships with the United Nations and the World Health Organization. No one else is operating under this same model with the same reach. We are a growing and successful international organisation registered as a charity in the UK with a dedicated staff team located around the world.
We are seeking someone to be a part of our journey and help us achieve our goals. We are a small charity with a supportive can-do attitude. We are informal but professional and work flexibly. This role offers a real opportunity for someone to contribute our development and progress towards our goals.
To apply:
Please apply via CharityJob. Closing date 18th January 2026.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
IAPB is the premier eye health body which brings together a unique network of members and membership bodies from across the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 8-month fixed term maternity cover, full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary:£25,787 - £27,886 per annum
Location: Southampton, SO30 2HL
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager – Client Services to join our team at the Southampton rehoming centre and help lead our work supporting people and pets. If you have a talent for delivering outstanding customer service, strong people management skills, and a genuine love for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is a fixed term role until 30th September 2026.
More about the role
Our Southampton rehoming centre plays a vital role in supporting animals and their people, with on-site kennels and a cattery providing direct care and rehoming services. As part of a compassionate and dedicated team, you’ll help oversee day-to-day operations, support our clients, and ensure we’re making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
As Assistant Manager – Client Services, you’ll be at the forefront of this work. You’ll:
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Lead and line manage the client services team to deliver exceptional care from first enquiry through to adoption or other support
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Work closely with the team to assess and admit pets, match them with the right adopters, and guide clients through every step of their journey
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Use data and insights to shape services and continuously improve client experience
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Collaborate with the local leadership team to meet targets and drive pet welfare outcomes
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Be hands-on with day-to-day operations including managing enquiries, prioritising admissions and promoting pets in our care
This is an 8-month maternity cover position until 30th September, working full time at 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes 1 in 3 weekends and bank holidays. The working day is from 8.30am to 5.00pm.
At our Southampton rehoming centre, we provide onsite accommodation for pets in our care 24/7. Overnight shifts are usually undertaken by team members who live on site. Occasionally you will be expected to carry out night checks when the resident team members are either not working or away for a period of time.
About you
You understand what it takes to match pets with new homes and are passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for improvement, you know how to assess what’s working – and what’s not.
As a people manager, you're confident in leading by example, setting expectations, and ensuring your team has the support they need to succeed.
A natural leader, you bring out the best in your team, supporting and coaching them to grow. You're calm under pressure, thrive in busy environments, and communicate clearly with people from all walks of life.
Your resilience and empathy shine through in emotional situations, helping you build trust, handle challenges with care, and create a compassionate, high-performing team.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
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Significant experience of managing a team.
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Experience in delivering high level customer service.
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Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
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High standard of verbal and written communication.
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Proven decision-making ability.
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Current full driving licence.
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The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values
It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:
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Performance management and improvement experience.
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Understanding of safeguarding issues.
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Experience of admission and adoption processes in a rescue environment.
Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Sunday 18th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Health cash plan
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
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Free access to GP via MetLife
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Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days
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Claim for professional fees
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



Working alongside colleagues in Fundraising & Communications and the Data team, you will focus on turning data into meaningful insight. This includes developing and embedding evaluation frameworks, supporting our organisation-wide Theory of Change and outcomes framework, and ensuring learning from data is actively used to improve services, strengthen funding bids, and demonstrate No Limits’ impact, learning and expertise to external audiences, including funders, commissioners and partners.
You will work closely with our Data team to ensure that what we collect, analyse and report through our CRM and reporting tools reflects impact, outcomes and social value. The role plays a key part in supporting No Limits to shift from compliance-based reporting towards an insight-led culture that supports learning, improvement and influence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
You will provide effective administrative support to the Office Manager and the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the two charities, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) and the Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA). You will support across a range of tasks including administration, office management, supporting on our insurance provision as well as meetings and event support.
A cheerful, can-do attitude is essential, as is the ability to work well with a diverse range of staff based in the head office and across the UK. You will be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills. You will provide excellent customer service while addressing both internal and external enquiries. Full training will be given to the right candidate.
Essential Skills
· Experience of carrying out an organisational or administrative function (this can be professional or in a personal/voluntary capacity).
· Ability to manage own workload and can demonstrate good time management.
· Strong customer service skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please submit a CV along with a covering letter that details how you meet the criteria in the job description, providing clear examples by Sunday 11th January 2026.
Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 26th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, by undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. For this check to be done, you must be a resident of the UK. In addition, we will follow up references.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Summary:
This involves assessing, allocating and supporting our tenants on their journey with Stay and assisting successful move on. Teamwork is also a key part of this role to work alongside the wider housing team towards team and organisational objectives.
Role Specific Responsibilities:
· Deliver pro-active engagement with tenants to increase the potential for income collection by education, support and other interventions with customers as appropriate and in line with Stay’s policies.
· Provide advice to tenants on tenant and landlord roles and responsibilities in accordance with tenancy/licence conditions in face-to-face sessions or via the telephone/email/letter/text.
· Advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.
· Identify any/all factors that may be contributing to rent arrears: money mismanagement, budgeting issues etc.
· Give advice and assistance with housing problems including information on housing options.
· Take responsibility for a designated caseload of tenants requiring housing support including the identification of prospective tenants. Assist new tenants, particularly vulnerable and young tenants to set up and maintain a tenancy and be able to access support needed. Together with the customer draw up a personal housing plan.
· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.
· Actively work with the tenants and colleagues around issues placing the tenancy at risk including breaches of the tenancy agreement: arrears, harassment, nuisance and other disputes when required.
· Build effective relationships with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) and maintain a knowledge base of these to signpost customers as required. Share information, where appropriate and in line with data protection and confidentiality, to meet the needs of the tenants.
· Ensure the maximisation of rent collection in line with targets and reduce rent arrears on a continuing basis through the effective enforcement of the rent arrears policy, procedure and systems working alongside the rents officer.
· Work in a performance target-led environment and have a commitment to attaining those targets.
· Prepare timely and accurate reports.
· Identify and implement good administrative practices and procedures.
· Maximise income collection by providing advice on welfare benefits and make referrals to specialist services and agencies where appropriate.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice in respect of all relevant administrative, legal and financial procedures.
· Respond promptly and effectively to enquiries or complaints with regards to rent or associated housing matters in accordance with Stay’s policies.
· Maintain appropriate and accurate records to comply with statutory and service-wide reporting requirements. Proactively monitor and report to the Housing Team Leader in respect of service delivery, performance indicators and targets.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of housing management practice and all relevant Stay and Housing Team procedures in to ensure the processes, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to and to contribute to the development of any reviews.
· Integrate tenant care into working practices through a ‘Tenant First’ approach, ensuring tenants are treated with respect and courtesy and experience a ‘seamless’ service. Adhere to Stay’s standards of tenant care in respect of answering correspondence, telephones and complaints.
· Maximise the use of information and communications technology to support the service and deliver efficiency improvements. Maintain up to date knowledge of systems and applications.
· Work collaboratively with the referral and assessments officer to evaluate applicants, conduct thorough needs and risk assessments, and perform reference checks before extending accommodation offers.
· Carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Stay property once an offer has been made to an applicant.
· Liaise with The Rent Officer and Housing Benefit to ensure the customer’s account is active and the customer is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears.
· Liaise with Housing Benefit, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management.
· Ensure that tenants are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence or Tenancy Agreements and they understand their rights and responsibilities: respecting other tenants, non-use of drugs etc.
· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.
· Work with the Voids and Maintenance Team to undertake regular visits to the housing properties to inspect the accommodation and get customer feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained.
· Adhere to Stay’s Safeguarding Policies and take responsibility for making Safeguarding referrals to the relevant services and report any concerns to Stay’s Designated Safeguarding Officers.
· To address issues of social isolation and exclusion, facilitating client’s involvement in the community.
· To deliver person centred support through one-to-one sessions, group work and ad-hoc support.
· To record all contacts with tenants appropriately and in line with Stay’s policies and procedures and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems, ensuring information is updated.
· To produce appropriate written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of managers, service providers and board of trustees.
· To assist tenants in acquiring the budgeting and social skills necessary to sustain accommodation effectively.
· To, where customers are at risk of eviction, provide advice and support and where necessary help them to seek legal advice.
· To actively promote tenants knowledge of and participation in Stay’s Client Involvement activity by promoting available opportunities such as membership of working groups, service evaluation, service changes and Stay’s Complaint’s, Comments and Suggestion policy.
· To ensure that clients understand their rights and responsibilities of the licence/tenancy to enable informed choices.
· To input and extract information from Stay’s IT systems, including client information.
· To undertake, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Team Leader, Service Manager and Operations Manager.
· Provide advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.
· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.
· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.
· Engaging with clients and the local community to co-produce a programme of activities and sessions.
· Encourage and motivate clients to engage and participate in activities and sessions.
· Other duties commensurate with the post as may be determined from time to time.
Staff Expectations – how we do things
Administration Duties
· Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic.
· Assist in the production of management information related to key performance indicators.
Financial Management
· Work within departmental budgets and aim to achieve value for money in all areas.
· Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
Relationships and Partnerships
· Maintain and enhance working relationships internally with support colleagues and central services, externally with referral agencies, landlords, the Local Authority etc.
· Assure compliance with Management Agreements and Leases and report as required to partner landlords on housing management performance.
Client Involvement
· Encourage and support meaningful client involvement in all aspects of the service delivery and embed Involvement at the core of the service provision.
· To make a difference to clients through support which everyday impacts on their lives for the better.
Quality Assurance
· Report on performance monthly to line manager within deadline.
· Assist in addressing any improvements required from internal or external audits.
· Ensure that Equality & Diversity is actively promoted in all areas of work and that the services are relevant and accessible to all.
· To undertake development and training opportunities and have responsibility for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection and practice.
· To continuously review own working practices in line with client feedback and current best practice.
· To review and evaluate own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identify own learning/development needs and opportunities by attending and contributing to regular support, supervision and appraisal sessions.
Culture, Values and Behaviour
· To articulate and personally demonstrate Stay’s values both internally and externally.
· Where possible work to alleviate feelings of prejudice and stigma experienced by homeless or marginalised groups.
· To contribute to the building of a staff culture where every person feels empowered and valued.
· To always be professional and demonstrate a great positive attitude, be empathetic and adopt a person-centred way of working.
· To commit to learning and being the best through continual learning and development.
· To show consistent integrity, trust and fairness that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.
· To deliver time after time to a consistent standard of service in line with Stay’s policies and procedures.
· To use good judgment and initiative to find solutions.
Health and Safety
· To be aware of Stay’s policies and procedures, ensure they are carried out and that good practice is maintained.
· You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. You must co-operate with Stay and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
The responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action in rural Sussex is seeking a customer-focused, friendly Project Support & Communications Officer to join our expanding community buildings team.
Action in rural Sussex (AirS) supports rural communities across Sussex to be vibrant and diverse places in which to live and work. Community spaces play an important role in these local communities. They build community cohesion and resilience, support the health and wellbeing of residents, help overcome social isolation. contribute to the creation of vibrant local economies, and reduce carbon emissions by providing services and activities locally, and reducing their own carbon footprint.
Most community buildings are charitable, run mainly by volunteers who need a wide range of skills and knowledge to run a successful and sustainable community space. Our Community Buildings Service supports volunteers and hall managers by providing networking opportunities, training, newsletters, an online forum, and bespoke individual advice and support.
This is an exciting time for the service as we look to expand its reach and further develop our offer. The Project Support and Communications Officer will work closely with our Senior Community Buildings Adviser to support the delivery and development of the service across Sussex. You will be the first point of contact for enquirers, helping subscribers to the service to access our platforms. You will help to plan our training and events programme and provide administrative and logistical support. You will also manage communications and marketing for the service, including monthly newsletters, website updates, email communications and social media, and take the lead on updating and developing our CRM.
We welcome applications from individuals with strong organisational and IT skills, the ability to write lively, readable newsletters, web and social media content, experience of using CRMs to manage contacts and report to funders, and a strong focus on ensuring we provide an excellent service to community buildings.
If you share our vision of active, thriving rural communities, full of choice and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their circumstances., then we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Applications must be via our application form which can be found on our website using the links provided. CVs will not be accepted.
To increase the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their constituents.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day
Do you love making a difference and have the leadership skills to guide others? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Senior Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live their best lives – while empowering them to deliver exceptional care and support.
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to lead by example, inspire your colleagues, and ensure every customer feels safe, respected, and included. You’ll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, making sure services run smoothly and reflect the choices and wishes of the people we support.
What you’ll do
- Lead and mentor a team of Care Support Workers, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback
- Work with your manager to plan, deliver, and evaluate person-centred care
- Carry out quality audits, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with CQC standards
- Support customers with daily living tasks, personal care, and community activities
- Promote inclusion, independence, and positive relationships for every individual
- Manage rotas, staffing cover, and assist with recruitment and induction
- Liaise with families, professionals, and stakeholders to ensure joined-up support
- Uphold health and safety standards and safeguard customers at all times
What you’ll need
- Experience in organising, supervising, and leading others in a professional or volunteering role
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
- A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgmental approach
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and write reports
- IT literacy and confidence using digital systems
- A DBS check satisfactory to Peabody
- Care Certificate or relevant qualifications – desirable but not essential
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff recognition schemes
Please Read Before Applying
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and flexibility to work across a 24/7 rota on occasion, including overnight shifts, weekends, bank holidays. You will also need to participate on an on-call rota across Saffron Walden and Halstead.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Closing date: 13th January 2026 at midnight.
Interviews will take place by no later than 23rd January 2026 onsite in Saffron Walden.
PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
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About The Role
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Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment, and are you ready to take the next step into a supervisory role?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Accommodation Support Supervisor (18-month maternity cover) to join our Housing team, working to support some of the district’s most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation into longer-term housing solutions.
You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of Council-owned homeless accommodation in West Oxfordshire, ensuring high-quality, safe and well-managed services. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help residents develop the skills and support they need to move on successfully, while also supervising and supporting a small team of Temporary Accommodation Support Officers.
This is a rewarding but demanding role, ideal for someone who combines empathy with professionalism, resilience and strong organisational skills.
What you’ll be doing
- Supervising and providing day-to-day direction to Temporary Accommodation Support Officers, with direct line management responsibility for two staff members
- Ensuring the efficient running of Council-owned homeless accommodation, maintaining high service standards and maximising occupancy
- Managing hostel budgets, minimising voids and ensuring residents are supported to claim the correct benefits and meet service charge requirements
- Carrying out and overseeing risk assessments, health & safety checks, and property inspections, ensuring repairs and issues are reported promptly
- Developing bespoke support plans for residents to help them manage their stay and move on into independent accommodation
- Supporting residents to access benefits, support agencies, employment, education or volunteering opportunities
- Managing and responding to anti-social behaviour, while maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and local businesses
- Representing the service at multi-agency meetings and contributing to alternative homelessness pathways
- Deputising for the Temporary Accommodation Lead when required
- Participating in an on-call duty rota (additional remuneration provided)
What we’re looking for
Someone who values structure, confidentiality and professionalism alongside compassion and support. You will be working with sensitive personal information and must demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and professional boundaries.
You’ll need to be resilient and adaptable, able to remain calm and confident when working in challenging environments or emotionally complex situations. Teamwork is essential, as is the ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
You will also need a sound understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Acts, the Homelessness Reduction Act and associated guidance.
You will need
- A qualification equivalent to a degree or at least five years’ relevant experience in Housing, Housing Management, Supported Accommodation or a hostel-based environment
- GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
- Experience of working with vulnerable people with complex needs
- Experience of supervising staff or supporting service delivery within a housing or support setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft and Google packages
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- A relevant professional or academic qualification
- Knowledge or experience of project management
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Special Conditions- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the district
- Standard DBS check required
- Deputising for the Temporary Accommodation Lead when required
- Participating in an on-call duty rota (additional remuneration provided)
Should we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.
What we can do for you
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
- Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
- Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
Watch our new 'What is Publica' video to see why its great to join us!
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About Us
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You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.
Publica is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities.
Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.


