Development officer jobs in barking and dagenham, greater london

Foothold Communications Officer

 Salary: £18k (£30k per annum pro rata)

Period of appointment:  This is a permanent contract.

Location: Remote/homebased

Part time: 21 hrs a week

 Like many benevolent fund charities, Foothold has a small staff team, but our impact is mighty!

We’re looking for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in their work to join our flexible, remotely-based team as our new Communications Officer.

Hearing the challenges that the individuals we support are facing keeps us focused. As Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in communicating the support our charity offers the engineering community, while also engaging our supporters by bringing our community’s stories to life.

We’re redefining relationships with long-standing communications partners, building new relationships, and building our presence across new platforms and communities.

As Communications Officer, you'll be pivotal in making sure our voice is heard through regular communications, and delivering our impact report and annual report.

We find creative ways of working as a team and look to showcase the individual talents and personalities that people bring to their role. At Foothold, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase and develop your skills across digital design, video and copy.

We encourage our team to be all-rounders, and you’ll be working closely and collaboratively with our Communications and Digital Events Officer, Digital Marketing Officer and fundraising colleagues to produce regular, engaging content.

This is a great opportunity to join a small, talented, and committed team as we test the best ways of engaging different parts of the engineering community, and how that engagement may evolve over time. You’ll help us evolve our communications and PR output, and in turn we’ll provide you with the support and autonomy to grow your skills.

We’re confident that you’ll enjoy working alongside the wider team and look forward to hearing from you.

Organisational benefits

· 32 days per annum annual leave plus Bank Holidays (plus office closure between Christmas and New Year)

· Flexible working arrangements

· Organisational commitment to training and development.

· SIPP pension with up to 9% employer contribution (subject to individual contribution)

· Life insurance and access to Smart Health services (AIG)

· Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme, childcare vouchers.

· Associate membership of the IET for one year paid for by Foothold, and access to Foothold services

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact our Head of Business and Volunteering Beverley Archer.

Informal Conversations: these can be arranged with the Jonny Rudge, Head of Fundraising and Communications, between the 3rd and 5th of June 2025

Closing date: applications should be submitted by 4pm on Friday 6th June 2025

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th June  2025 on Teams.

For more information about Foothold please visit our website

The Risk & Compliance Officer supports the Deputy Director of Business Operations Support (DDBOS) is ensuring the NT has suitable arrangements in place in respect of risk and compliance. They help the DDBOS to manage the NT’s risk management and compliance processes to ensure the NT has the best opportunity to prevent issues arising, minimise risks and maximise opportunities and to ensure that the NT meets its regulatory responsibilities.

The Risk and Compliance Officer will support the development and management of the NTs:

• Data Protection Governance and management
• Major Incident Plan maintenance and testing
• Policy Register and Policies
• Risk management processes, including monitoring, reporting and internal engagement
• Compliance management processes, including monitoring, reporting and improvement to reduce risk

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Previous role in risk and/or compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Protection/GDPR.
• Strong report writing skills that include clear and concise wording and use of visuals, charts etc.
• Able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally including interpretation of complex concepts.
• Experience creating and delivering training programmes.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 13th June 2025 at 12 noon

European Movement UK has a significant internal governance structure comprised of a Board of 20 people (meets online 8 times per year), a National Council of approx. 100 members (meets online 6 times per year) and four standing committees (meeting frequency varies). The Governance Support Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the proper function of these bodies.

Key responsibilities - Governance

• Governance admin, including: managing the governance calendar, arranging meetings, sending emails to the Board and the Council, chasing reports and papers to be submitted on time, document management.
• Supporting the chairs of the standing committees in their admin, including managing calendar invitations, supporting Zoom access, minute taking, record keeping and document management.
• Supporting the communication and smooth running of internal elections
• Helping to organise the Annual General Meeting, usually held in mid-November, in line with EMUK’s constitution.
• Helping to organise other governance related events, as required
• Supporting the consistent use of online workplace tools (eg Zoom, Google Workplace, etc.)
• Handling relevant email correspondence, liaising with other members of staff and external parties as required.

Key responsibilities - Admin

• Diary management for the CEO
• Handling correspondence, liaising with other members of staff and external parties as required
• Arranging team meetings, taking notes and overseeing an actions log
• Dealing with staff recruitment (placing ads, managing applications, arranging interviews, producing contracts, supporting new starters)
• Occasional general admin support, including organising deliveries, picking up mail, answering phones and monitoring shared inboxes as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Person specification

• Significant experience (minimum 2 years) in an equivalent governance support or office role (governance officer, secretary or admin support, office manager)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and people management skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including good working knowledge of Google Docs, MS Office, Slack, Zoom etc.
• A flexible team player
• Discretion and tact
• Able to demonstrate commitment to the European Movement’s values
• Experience of providing support to a board or other governance body (desirable)
• Experience of using a CRM (especially NationBuilder) (desirable)

About the European Movement UK

The European Movement UK is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to rebuilding Britain’s relationship with the European Union. We’re cross-party, home to pro-Europeans of all backgrounds who believe that Brexit was a catastrophic mistake. We’re also a grassroots, membership organisation with over 26,000 members and 100 local campaign groups across the country.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as we're in a period of growth and expansion.

Role information

Title: Governance support officer
Reports to: CEO and Deputy CEO
Salary: £30k pro rata (£24k for 28 hours)
Contract type: 28-35 hours per week (negotiable), permanent
Location: Based in our London Office, but with an element of home working
Flexibility: Flexible as to how the 28 hours are arranged across the week.

Out of hours working: There is a requirement for out of hours work, with regular online meetings on weekday evenings (roughly twice/month) and occasionally on Saturdays (roughly three per year). We operate a TOIL policy for out of hours working

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete the application form which can be found on the European Movement website.

As part of the application process, you will need to upload an anonymised CV and a personal statement outlining why you are interested in this role.

The closing date is 09:00 on Wednesday 04 June 2025

DIRECT APPLICATIONS ONLY - NO AGENCIES

Please note, we are unable to accept any applications from people who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or who are not currently resident in the UK

About the Degrees Initiative  

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions.  

Degrees’ programmatic work is centred on capacity-building through research grants and North–South and South-South collaboration schemes, outreach activities, and cross-cutting community-building. As part of this, Degrees runs workshops in the Global South that bring new voices into the SRM conversation, and our research funds support scientists and other experts in developing countries as they research what SRM could mean for their regions and become part of a global research community.

The Programmes Officer role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to help scale up the organisation’s work, building on the successes of the last decade, and to help the most climate-vulnerable countries make their own minds up about SRM.  

We are now at an exciting time where we must grow to meet the ambition of our new 10-year strategy. To support our team and community in this next stage of our development, we are now looking for a Communications Officer.   

Working closely with the Senior Communications Manager and our Engagement and Events team, the new hire will help to promote the capitals approach and position the Capitals Coalition as the central and leading organization in this space. 

Collaboration, communication, and shared ownership are central to our way of working. We are looking for a candidate with a strong ‘can-do’ attitude, great communication and organizational skills, who can work independently to a high standard, and have a creative eye. If you are passionate about working at the intersection of climate, biodiversity, social development, equity, and economics, believe people and planet must be at the heart of decision making, and are keen to learn, then we want to hear from you!

Download the job description and application form and learn how to apply at our website. The final deadline to apply is 15th June.

Chief Executive Officer

Enfield, EN1 1DW (Hybrid)

£70,000

Permanent, full time.

This organisation is the leading provider of advice, dementia care and support, day care, fitness and frailty support services in the diverse North London borough. Its mission is to improve the lives of older people in Enfield by ensuring they are valued, active, connected, and able to live the life they choose.

The organisation is seeking an experienced, driven, and strategic CEO to lead its team of 79 staff with passion and energy. This is an exciting time, as a landmark project is underway, creating significant opportunities to expand its offerings with a new bespoke facility. The new Chief Executive Officer will drive the execution of strategic objectives, oversee financial and operational management, and grow the organisation's footprint through income generation and service development.

To be successful, you need:

• Proven senior leadership experience as a CEO or similar senior level, with a strong track record of managing teams, working with a board, operations, and strategy in a charity or relevant sector.
• A strong background in successful fundraising, securing grants, and forging strategic partnerships, with expertise in diversifying income streams.
• Demonstrable experience in financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and oversight of financial reporting.
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, funders, and health and social care partners.

Prospectus is supporting the organisation in the recruitment for this role. For more information on the role and how to apply, please redirect to our website.

The organisation is dedicated to creating a recruitment process where everyone feels supported, respected, and able to thrive. It is happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can fully participate in the application and interview process.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: 15th June

Interviews with Prospectus: 24th - 26th June

Interviews with the Panel: 7th July & 14th July

Executive Director

Boiler House Spaces is a small Hackney community charity seeking our new permanent Executive Director to lead the organisation in the exciting next stage of its development 

Position: Executive Director

Salary: £55,000 pro rata

Location: Hackney, London with some home-working

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (or higher if fundraising targets achieved)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th June 2025

About the Role

As Executive Director of Boiler House Spaces, you will be responsible for leading the charity and its small and committed team, to develop strategic partnerships and funding to take the organisation forwards. 

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & People

· Provide leadership, supervise staff/volunteers, and ensure service quality.

· Collaborate with teams for effective service delivery and staff coverage.

Strategy & Partnerships

· Represent Boiler House Spaces and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.

· Lead the Good Place programme with partners and the community.

Finance, Fundraising & Marketing

· Oversee finances, report quarterly, and manage fundraising.

· Build relationships with supporters and promote the organization’s profile.

Governance

· Support the Board with governance, strategy, and risk management.

· Lead the strategy and business plan implementation.

Capital Project & Other Duties

· Lead the capital project and ensure policy adherence.

· Manage emergencies and take on additional tasks as needed.

About You

An experienced successful leader and passionate about community development, you will be a great communicator, a team player with strong finance and project management skills and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

You will have:

· Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating income

· Skilled in managing teams, creating a positive culture, and motivating others to deliver

· Strong financial management, including budget planning and oversight

· Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences

· Strategic and creative thinker with strong interpersonal and people management skills

· Understanding of the community sector or ability to learn quickly

· Proactive, collaborative, and resilient with a ‘can-do’ attitude

· Committed to community development and the values of Boiler House Spaces

About the Organisation

Boiler House Spaces is about local people helping each other in tough times. We run a community food pantry giving free food, advice and support. We open our safe and warm spaces for community groups so people can connect and make key improvements in their own lives.

You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment as we shape the next phase of our development.

How to apply

Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter.

Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams.

Please note, that we understand AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with caution and ensure your application is personalised and accurate.

You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity, Organisation Lead, Charity Director.

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

Our client is a brilliant, longstanding community-based youth organisation operating in West London. With a focus on educational exclusion, street culture and pathways to opportunity, the institution is pioneering new ways of engaging young people and addressing the challenges and opportunities of modern London.

The client is located in one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in London, and has a proud record of growing local talent, through youth worker training programmes, and a highly diverse senior management team. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, subject only to their ability to deliver on the role.

Chief Executive Officer 

Salary circa £70,000

Full time, with potential for one day hybrid 

The Board are now looking for a new Chief Executive.

As the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in the overall leadership and management of the organization. Collaborating with a strong senior management team, who have initiated the innovative programming, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of the Club and serving as a primary liaison with community members and local organizations.

Working with an engaged board, your focus will encompass: Strategy implementation, HR and Personnel Management, Policy Development and Enforcement, Key Stakeholder Management, Board Communication, Leadership Team Management, and Operational Execution. 

We are seeking candidates with the following: 

• Previous experience leading an organisation or clear evidence that they can step up to this role 

• Experience overseeing the operational functions of a similar sized organisation 

• Previous experience working with young people 

• The ability to mentor and develop senior management

• Strong operational and finance experience 

• Strong HR experience and expertise

Experience working in a frontline service delivery organisation and fundraising and partnerships experience are desirable. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th June

First round interviews: w/c 16th June

Second round interviews: w/c 23rd June 

How to apply 

To find out how to apply and to view the appointment brief, please click 'Redirect to recruiter' to be redirected to the Prospectus website.

Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of allergy care! As a Policy and Influencing Officer. You will work closely with internal and external partners to increase the charity's profile, influence key opinion leaders, and drive policy changes that improve the lives of those with allergies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the planning and delivery of influencing, engagement, and campaigning activities.
• Monitoring and horizon-scanning the external policy and public affairs environment.
• Supporting the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) by providing secretariat services.
• Engaging with politicians, government departments, and external agencies to galvanise support for allergy-related initiatives.
• Drafting accessible communications on policy issues for various audiences.
• Representing Allergy UK at external meetings and events.
• Coordinating engagement with the allergic community and volunteers to ensure advocacy activities are informed by their priorities and experiences.

About Us:
Allergy UK is the leading national charity dedicated to supporting the millions of people in the UK living with allergic conditions. We are passionate about raising awareness, providing trusted advice, and advocating for better healthcare and support. As we embark on our 2025-2030 strategy, we are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Policy and Influencing Officer to join our team and help drive meaningful change.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of influencing public affairs and policy change.
• Strong understanding of local, regional, and national government policy-making processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Passionate about making a difference for people living with allergies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement.
• Pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we complete our 60th anniversary year.

This is a key role as member of our growing Fundraising & Communications department, responsible for the coordination and delivery of daily communications tasks and the design and creation of marketing assets.

Ataxia UK has a large and engaged community of patients, supporters, volunteers, fundraisers and professionals. The post holder will work with the Communications & Marketing Manager, the Fundraising department and the wider organisation to ensure we reach our networks across social platforms, website, and printed materials with dynamic branded assets. You will coordinate the delivery of the quarterly Ataxia Magazine, liaising with internal and external contributors, designers and printers. Working closely with the Communications & Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to help shape Ataxia UK’s new communications and brand strategy.  

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with full time staff working 5 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 2 days a week. This is adjusted to 1 day per week for part time.

About you 

You will be a creative and dedicated individual, with a passion for communications, looking for a new challenge and excited by the opportunity to help shape our new strategy. You will be someone who thrives in a project-management environment and able to work both independently and closely with colleagues and external suppliers.

Organised and details-focused, you are confident across socials, website SEO, CRM and a range of communications software such as Canva, InDesign etc. You will have a keen understanding of how the role can support our fundraising and you will have experience working closely with fundraising teams or on income-generating projects or events.  As a key member of the team responsible for our brand and messaging, you will have the skills and experience to ensure we positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Extra holiday day for your birthday
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.

Interviews will take place w/c 9th June 2025.

We’re looking for a part-time Trusts Fundraising Officer to contribute their skills, experience, and personality to add value to our Trusts team within the Fundraising department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.

This home-based role is now available due to the current post holder moving on to new pastures. The Trust team has had incredible success in recent years, which we are eager to sustain and grow. The successful candidate will provide support to the Trusts Fundraising Manager and work alongside a fellow part-time Trusts Fundraising Officer within this ambitious team.

The role is a varied one, focusing on all aspects of the funding cycle – from identifying opportunities and building relationships, to writing compelling applications and providing high level stewardship. The team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can continue to help limbless veterans and their families.

Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members are the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.

If you’re interested, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.

If you are uncertain about your suitability, apply anyway and let us decide! 

Interview dates: 05 or 06 June 2025.

We may close the application down early if we receive a high volume of applications. 

Introduction to TDS

TDS is a not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose: to raise standards in the private rented sector. Established to create a fairer and more professional rental market by protecting deposits and resolving deposit disputes, TDS has since expanded its mission. Today, we invest in a range of additional services and initiatives that further our commitment to improving the sector.

Key initiatives relevant to this role include:
- Developing an influential research programme to ensure that laws and regulations are informed by robust evidence.
- Funding a range of projects and organisations through our two independent charities.
- Leveraging our direct communication channels with millions of tenants, landlords, and letting agents to educate and inform all parties.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key initiatives relevant to this role include:
- Developing an influential research programme to ensure that laws and regulations are informed by robust evidence.
- Funding a range of projects and organisations through our two independent charities.
- Leveraging our direct communication channels with millions of tenants, landlords, and letting agents to educate and inform all parties.

Introduction to the Role

We are looking for a Research and Policy Officer (Maternity Cover) to join our expanding Policy and Research department, which also oversees the TDS Charitable Foundation. This is a pivotal role supporting our mission to improve standards in the private rented sector through impactful research, thought leadership, and policy engagement.
The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering our research programme, including overseeing flagship projects like the Voice of the Tenant and Voice of the Landlord surveys, and producing high-quality qualitative and quantitative research.

You will also support the smooth running of the Charitable Foundation’s grant-making and governance activities and contribute to our work influencing policy and practice across the UK’s private rented sector.
This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about housing, with a solid grounding in research and an interest in policy, to join a values-driven organisation delivering real-world impact.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Research
1. Collaborate with external research contractors to deliver the regular ‘Voice of the Tenant’ and ‘Voice of the Landlord’ Survey.
2. Ensure the research findings are widely disseminated through different channels, including events, publications, briefings and digital content.
3. Help identify research gaps and contribute to the development execution of new research projects or commissioning of external research.
4. Conduct proactive desk-based research to identify emerging trends, new policy developments, and partnership opportunities relevant to the Foundation and the sector.
5. Undertake in-house research activities, such as literature reviews, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, where required.
6. Contribute to the drafting and production of high-quality research reports and briefings, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and relevance for policy and practice audiences.

Policy
7. Monitor and analyse relevant legislative and regulatory developments, consultations, and debates, identifying implications for the sector and TDS’s work.
8. Support the development of TDS’s policy positions by preparing briefings, drafting responses to consultations, and summarising evidence from research.
9. Help communicate TDS’s policy insights and positions clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders, partners, and decision-makers.

Charity co-ordination
10. Act as a key point of contact for grant-funded projects, supporting projects to share progress and impact, and identify any support needs.
11. Help to Coordinate the TDS Charitable Foundation’s quarterly Board of Trustee meetings, including preparing board papers, taking minutes, and following up on actions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential characteristics

1. Qualifications and experience
Essential:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• At least 3 years’ experience in research, social policy or similar role (or equivalent post-graduate study).
• Knowledge of research design
• Proven track record of producing content to communicate to different audiences.
• Experience of building relationships with external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the housing sector or charitable work.

2.  Job Knowledge
Must be able to:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Show an ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate organisational skills to help coordinate multiple projects.
• Utilise strong IT skills including sound knowledge of MS Office.
• Prove ability to write content for different audiences.

3. Communication
Must be able to:

• Work as part of a team;
• Have good interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with colleagues, funded projects and other stakeholders.

4. Equal Opportunities

• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

5. Required behaviour and attitude

• Applicants must be able to:
• demonstrate an affinity for customer excellence
• recognise the importance of fairness in all of our work
• demonstrate how they are making a difference in the work that they do
• is able to articulate the importance of teamwork
• are committed to excellence in all that we do;
• help create a great place to work.

TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:

• 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
• BUPA Private healthcare
• BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plus many more!

Hours of the role
35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letting outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification.

TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our small and busy Housing team hybrid working across North London and Essex. We are offering a full time role with a salary of £28,000 per annum, plus benefits.

About the role:

As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for providing a housing management service to the service users living in Vibrance owned and managed services. You will provide support to Vibrance services in relation to health and safety, maintenance, housing law and tenancy issues, rent collection, and arrears management. You’ll also provide specific support and advice to individuals who use Vibrance services with housing matters and money advice.

The Housing Officer role will be supporting our services located across North London & Essex and as such ability to travel is essential and a car driver would be preferable.

Responsibilities as our Housing Officer will include:

• Supporting prospective service users (and their carers where appropriate) with all aspects of the moving in/out process, to ensure that people are able to make an informed decision about whether or not to move in or move out
• Ensuring that individuals are maximising their benefits, including supporting them to make claims and liaising with the Dept of Work and Pensions and Housing Benefit staff as necessary
• Providing support to ensure that individuals are able to maintain their tenancies, including debt/arrears management, anti-social behaviour resolution, and the issues that can arise from shared living
• Working alongside our service managers and landlords to ensure that accommodation remains fit for purpose, well maintained, suitable for the individual residents and that all health & safety responsibilities are being met

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

• A comprehensive training programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities

To join us as our Housing Officer please click apply below.

The Organisation:
The Hardman Trust is the only charity in England, Wales and Scotland focusing on the unique needs of people on long term sentences.
People facing decades of prison time often completely lose connection with their family and friends on the outside. Depending on the prison, there may be limited access to rehabilitative programmes and educational courses until later in the sentence. It can be hard to maintain hope, and direction, or create meaningful plans for the future.
People leaving prison after 10 years will have different needs to those leaving after 10 months. The world has changed – there are different habits and new social norms. Prices have gone up, technology has evolved, neighbourhoods look different, and the workplace has changed. It takes time to adjust.

To find out more about The Hardman Trust, visit our website.

The Role:
The Hardman Trust is at an exciting point in its development as it celebrates the arrival of its new team, the realisation of its first ever organisational strategy and looks forward to the next phase of its journey.
Our successful multi-year applications to the Lottery (Reaching Communities), City Bridge Trust and Bromley Trust means we will continue to be part-funded by them until 2027. Deeply rooted in the criminal justice sector, we plan to develop further our programme of support for those on long sentences both within and, we hope, beyond prison too; we aim to extend the reach and deepen the impact of our support and grants; and attract new partnerships with funders and like-minded third sector organisations. Last year we completed a merger with another charity which has expanded our reach and capacity.

Person Specification:
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Demonstrable senior leadership and management experience
• Proven experience of strategic planning, financial and human resources management
• Experience of managing organisational budgets and maximising resources
• Understanding of funding applications as well as knowledge and experience of generating funds from a variety of sources
• Experience of troubleshooting, decision making and resolving problems creatively
• Understanding the prison environment and its challenges.
• Understanding and practical knowledge of the funding landscape in the UK
• Demonstrable business experience and financial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and networking skills
• Instinct for and experience of the principles and practice of partnership working
• Considerable skill at articulating information both verbally and in writing with authenticity, impact and enthusiasm
• Experience of working in the charitable sector

Please download our Candidate Information Pack for the person specification and more information on the role.

How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website. 

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities.

Application Closing Date: Monday 9 June 2025
Interviews with The Hardman Trust: 
First interviews (online): 23 and 30 June 2025  
Second interviews (in-person in central London): 4 July 2025