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Project Trust is an education charity with over fifty years’ experience in international volunteering for young people. We organise challenging, long-term placements for 17–25-year-olds with partnership organisations in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We annually select up to 200 young people from across the UK for sustainable teaching and youth development projects around the world. Our Volunteers are provided with training and support before, during and after their international placements, and return home with broadened horizons and an impressive range of transferable skills, true Global Citizens.
We are looking for a talented and versatile Volunteer & Schools Engagement Coordinator to recruit and support Volunteers for our immersive and focused international placements. This is an exciting role for a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills to work with inspirational young people from across the UK, enabling them to achieve their dream of an international volunteering placement.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual with the ability to build and maintain relationships with schools and with young people. We are looking for an inspiring public speaker who is able to engage with and motivate young people to support the recruitment, retention and fundraising efforts of our future Volunteers.
The role is home-based and will involve travel throughout England, including overnight stays, plus some travel to meetings elsewhere in the UK. There will be the occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Recruit Volunteer candidates through delivery of inspiring presentations within schools, youth organisations and careers fairs
- Develop relationships with partner organisations within the education and youth sectors
- Support and co-ordinate Returned Volunteers in the delivery of school talks
- Be a point of contact and support for young people at application, selection and throughout fundraising activities
Responsibilities & duties
- Recruit Volunteer candidates through the delivery of inspiring presentations in schools and youth organisations, in-person and online
- Engage and support fundraising Volunteers, offering practical advice, guidance and monitoring of fundraising progress
- Represent Project Trust at career and recruitment fairs
- Develop and maintain relationships with partnership organisations within the education and youth sectors
- Support and co-ordinate Returned Volunteers in the delivery of school talks
- Be a point of contact and support for young people throughout the application, selection and fundraising process
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on our CRM database
- Participate in the selection, training and debriefing of Volunteers
Qualifications & skills
Essential
- Commitment to Project Trust’s purpose, approach, ethos
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
- Proven ability to deliver presentations to a range of stakeholders, including young people, with an ability to motivate and inspire others
- Experience of working effectively with and developing young people in a variety of settings, eg schools, youth and community groups
- Ability to work autonomously on own initiative and as part of a remote, multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to communicate with a range of audiences
- Excellent customer service skills, with a commitment to providing an outstanding service to Volunteers and third parties
- Excellent administrative skills, able to keep accurate and up to date records and produce reports
- Good judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and a variety of social media platforms
- Ability to travel within a designated region of the UK and to other parts of the UK as required
- Ability to work remotely from an appropriate home base
- Willingness to undertake work outside standard office hours
- A full clean driving licence and use of a vehicle
Desirable
- Experience of working and/or living in an international environment
- Qualification in working with young people, or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and charitable sector
- Experience in marketing or sales
- Experience of running small projects
- Experience in using a CRM database
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be made subject to Project Trust’s detailed terms and conditions of employment. Candidates should be aware that:
- The post holder will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (PVG)
- Any offer of appointment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references
- The post holder must have the right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world, apply now.
Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in and suitability for the role against the job description and person specification, together with an up to date CV.
Please note, in your covering letter we have a strong preference for human-written content. We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role, and why from your experience, skills, and personality you feel you are a great fit for the role. We do not use AI in our recruitment and selection of candidates.
Project Trust empowers young people to develop their confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership skills in cross-cultural exchange.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: c.£46,000 per annum based on skills and experience
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Based in: Covent Garden, London
The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
This role sits within the highly committed and successful Development and Advocacy Department, which generates over £41m revenue annually, plus additional capital funds, and secures the annual Arts Council England grant (currently £22.9m). The Department’s revenue generation and advocacy to Government of the value of our creative sector ensures the RBO can retain the best artists and crafts people, deliver our thriving National Schools’ Programme, maintain our beautiful grade I listed building, deliver on our charitable mission, and continue to produce world class performances.
The focus of the Senior Fundraising Manager role will be to deliver and run the successful fundraising appeals and draws function, delivering against targets of c. £1.25m for 2025/26. Managing a small appeals team within the wider membership function, you will grow our income and innovation in this space, ensuring fundraising best practice principles are adhered to.
Our ideal candidate will be results driven, with an open, curious, intelligent approach to analysis and reporting. You will be able to work successfully in partnership with other teams and departments as well as influence key stakeholders across the organisation. You will be able to lead and develop a small team, exercise diplomacy and discretion and contribute to the wider fundraising conversation and pipeline.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Substantial professional experience of the project management of appeals and campaigns fundraising gained within a charity or other fundraising organisation including their planning, development, running and evaluation
- Experience of running fundraising appeals or campaigns across a range of channels and running lotteries or draws for fundraising
- Outstanding written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications for different audiences and media whilst maintaining consistent tone and messaging
- A track record in setting and meeting income targets
- Excellent project management skills, with evidence of having successfully delivered concurrent projects
An understanding and knowledge of the art forms is not essential but the ability to learn and communicate effectively and persuasively about opera, ballet, music and dance to supporters is critical for this role.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and our aim is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpin all that we do. We want our people to be representative of the diversity in the UK. We understand the creativity and innovation that diversity can bring and strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.
We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are actively working to ensure that candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will endeavour to offer an interview to candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role, though sometimes due to the volume of qualified candidates with declarations this is not possible.
The RBO is also committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and adults and we implement robust safer recruitment practices. Due to our safeguarding promise, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check before commencing employment with us, which will be indicated in the advertising.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 22nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held over two stages. The 1st stage will be online via Microsoft Teams w/c 2nd March 2026. The 2nd stage will be in person at ROH Covent Garden w/c 9th March 2026.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies.



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The Head of Advocacy, Awareness and External Relations is a senior leadership role within AtaLoss, working closely with and reporting directly to the CEO. The post-holder will lead work across the public, bereavement and commercial sectors to deliver AtaLoss’ strategic outcomes by:
- providing national leadership in bereavement awareness, advocacy and policy influence, including through Parliament, the APPG and the media
- strengthening the website as the UK’s trusted gateway for bereavement support, ensuring accessible, high-quality content and effective signposting
- enabling holistic bereavement support in communities and workplaces through partnership development, training and the growth of Bereavement Friendly Communities
- contributing to organisational sustainability through income-generating training, cross-sector partnerships and effective external engagement.
The role sits at the heart of AtaLoss’ mission to ensure that every bereaved person can access the right support at the right time, and to position bereavement as a public health issue requiring timely, coordinated and understanding response.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose: To support the development of a new heritage-themed community project and the delivery of our ongoing programme of community-led services, activities, events across Nottingham. The postholder will play a key role in identifying local needs, building relationships and empowering residents and local groups to engage with, and shape the services in their local area.
We’re advanceNG, a small but vibrant charity based in Nottingham. We are a trusted, values-driven organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of local people. For many years we’ve been known as the Castle Cavendish Foundation and although we’ve changed our name, our commitment to the community remains steadfast.
Why Work with Us?
Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At advanceNG, we work in partnership with local communities and other like-minded organisations - big and small - to pool our strengths and resources, share expertise and create meaningful, lasting social impact in Nottingham.
Our Vision
We are working towards “A better Nottingham, where places and spaces thrive, local people reach their full potential, and communities are stronger, more connected, and more resilient than ever before.” We turn this vision into reality through our mission:
Our Mission
“advanceNG will lead a community program and manage a property portfolio that delivers urban renewal in an ethical, inclusive, and sustainable way.”
Our Core Values
Our core values are the foundation of everything we do, guiding our actions and shaping our identity:
· Be kind, welcoming, and friendly
- Embrace partnership and collaboration
- Promote respect and equity
- Celebrate diversity in all its forms
- Uphold high ethical standards
- Act with fairness and transparency
- Champion environmental sustainability
- Strive for excellence in everything we do
Exciting Opportunities Ahead!
We are embarking on an exciting new chapter, shifting from primarily distributing community grants to actively delivering services and managing community assets. Our dedicated team is ready for this challenge, but we need a passionate Community Development Worker to help us achieve our mission.
Could That Be You?
If you are motivated to make a difference and share our vision, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)
Reporting To: Director of Fundraising
Line Management: This post has no line management responsibilities
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 (FTE), pro-rata for part time hours
Hours: 28 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed
Contract: 14 months
Location: Currently one day in the office in Kings Cross N1 9LG (Tuesdays)
DBS: This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Context of Job
AFK is a national charity creating opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face. Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodivergent.
As part of this we offer bespoke employment skills training and organise work experience across North London. At a national level, we provide mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25.
Overall Job Purpose
As part of the Fundraising and Communications Department this role is responsible for creating bold, inspiring new ideas for the charity across digital, marketing and communications, PR, campaigns and internal communications.
You will be passionate about telling stories to inspire action from external supporters and will have responsibility for executing the marketing plan to support events, partnerships, and campaigns. You’ll also collaborate with the Fundraising and Services Teams to identify our target audiences and make suggestions on how to communicate across multiple channels to best drive engagement.
Your creativity and passion will deliver tailored marketing and communications campaigns and you will work closely with colleagues and external agencies/freelancers as required to influence and engage external stakeholders. You will help to bring our brand promise and our mission to life for colleagues, supporters and the young people we support.
This role will provide practical support to produce videos, social media, and materials to help raise funds, increase our profile and support the wider charity.
Working Conditions
The post is 28 hours a week, split flexibly across the working week (working pattern to be agreed). The post holder may be expected to work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.
28 days annual leave pro rated will be given in addition to public holidays.
There is a TOIL policy.
Working Relationships
This role is all about building strong relationships across the organisation to align marketing and communications with our priorities, juggling income generation, service promotion, and leadership communications.
You'll be the central communications hub, turning organisational goals into engaging content that resonates with our audiences.
You'll work closely with the Fundraising team to create compelling campaigns that engage donors and boost income. You'll partner with our Service Delivery teams to capture great impact stories and share what we do with stakeholders. Regular collaboration with the CEO is key for managing organisational messaging, supporting strategic communications, and keeping our brand consistent.
Principal Responsibilities
· Implement the Marketing and Communications strategy and plan, including tracking progress against KPIs
· Undertake a full and routine evaluation of all marcomms activity including preparing reports for colleagues and the leadership team
· Write briefs for external agencies/freelance support as required
· Oversee the maintenance of a comprehensive suite of marketing collateral that meets needs across the organisation, ensuring there is a cost-effective process in place for commissioning new materials
· Support internal communications by maintaining the Sharepoint hub front page
· Produce design and copy for inclusive and accessible marketing content including off and online for fundraising appeals, service delivery programmes and organisational brand messaging
· Maintain the AFK website, built on Wordpress, and manage the external web hosts and developers to ensure updates are successful and the website reflects brand guidelines and AFK’s tone of voice
· Produce a regular e-newsletter and increase subscribers by promoting the e-news across owned channels
· Manage the AFK social media accounts, working closely with the wider organisation to ensure brand alignment across all social channels
· Oversee the appropriate and consistent use of our brand across all communications touch points by ensuring all internal and external stakeholders have the resources and support required to work within the brand guidelines
· This post currently has no direct reports
Please submit a CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification. The letter should not be longer than 2 sides of A4.
Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are looking for an exceptional, value-driven candidate who can hit the ground running as our Legal Education Officer, working closely with the Director and the rest of our small and dynamic Right to Remain team.
The person must be someone who understands the Right to Remain ethos and is prepared to bring their whole self to our organisation. Needless to say, the role requires an impeccable grasp of the asylum and immigration system and its operation on the ground, including how it impacts our community of people seeking asylum, refugees, migrants, their families, friends and allies. It requires an ability to help and guide our community to navigate the complex and hostile asylum and immigration system.
You will be working closely with the Director and the rest of our small and dynamic Right to Remain staff team: another Legal Education Officer based in Leeds (generally) covering the North, the Organiser based in Manchester leading our mighty These Walls Must Fall, and the Engagement Officer based in London. In particular, the post holder will be closely coordinating their work with another Legal Education Officer in Leeds. The post holder is also expected to be already embedded in the local and regional asylum and migration field, familiar with its dynamics and able to tap into their existing relationships and connections with local groups and actors.
We are proud of Right to Remain’s unique and bold approach that really believes in collective power. We are focused on building knowledge, radical solidarity and the power of our community. We show up authentically at work and for our community, always giving our 100%. We are determined and calm amidst the crisis and chaos of the world. We know that now is not a ‘business as usual’ time, and we need to meet the moment as the anchor organisation for the migration justice movement. That comes with a lot of responsibility but we also carry it with lightness. We want our new team members to be similarly passionate, ambitious and compassionate.
With the rest of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and increasing usage of our highly popular and accessible resources about the asylum and immigration system, most notably the Right to Remain Toolkit. You will deliver interactive workshops on the legal system for people navigating that system as well as professionals and volunteers. You will engage with our network of community groups to ensure that we are apprised of developments on the ground and we are communicating important changes to these support groups. You will also work with the Director and other colleagues to develop and deliver specific public legal education projects, when necessary. You must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences, in a manner that reflects Right to Remain’s mission and values.
Right to Remain is a national migration justice organisation, creating a world where everyone can exercise their right to remain where they need to be
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are an award winning charity, regiestered with the Charities commission, 1159007, and thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are seeking a person to coordinate, promote, and support the events and activities of Let’s Grow Preston through high-quality communications and practical logistics.
We’re looking for someone calm, sociable, enthusiastic, confident, creative, and well-organised, with the ability to produce engaging content across a range of media channels and build strong relationships with stakeholders to boost community engagement and fundraising.
You’ll also provide hands-on support: loading equipment, preparing event packs, collecting and distributing food, and gathering information for funding applications and reports to the Board of Trustees.
While the role is primarily focused on communications and general administration on behalf of the charity, it’s varied and active; you’ll regularly support events and be willing to get stuck in wherever needed.
Regular evening and weekend work will be required as part of the LGP events and community support.
A full, clean driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving the charity van. Although exceptional candidates without one may still be considered based on other strengths.
Key Responsibilities
· Act as the first point of contact for all visitors and for general enquiries - managing the everyday admin — phone calls, emails, and unexpected (sometimes bizarre!) requests — with sensitivity and efficiency, filtering out what doesn’t need to reach senior staff.
· Communicate regularly with LGP’s network of community groups, schools, partners, and stakeholders across the PR postcode.
· Maintain friendly, professional communication with internal and external contacts in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.
· Support staff to ensure all communications reflect LGP’s tone, values, and visual identity.
· Ensure all volunteers have access to the volunteer handbook, and communicate policy updates in a timely and clear manner.
· Oversee LGP’s calendars to coordinate activities, sessions, equipment, van use, and resource availability — ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
· Promote and support the delivery of key events such as the Spring and Christmas Fairs, including marketing, logistics, and on-the-day coordination.
· Uphold health and safety standards and maintain accurate records related to activities, equipment, and participant engagement.
·Collate and format reports and presentations for funders and the board, using content provided by the team — ensuring they are visually engaging and aligned with our brand.
·Support team leads in building relationships with local businesses to increase community engagement and secure corporate support.
·Produce regular newsletters and updates for LGP’s website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), using tools like Canva to create engaging, on-brand content.
·Contribute to the creation and delivery of a wider communications and publicity strategy.
·Embody and promote the spirit, culture, and values of Let’s Grow Preston in everything you do.
·Any other duties reasonably required as part of the role.
Essential Qualities
•Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade A–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths
•At least 2 years’ experience in community engagement, project coordination, or similar roles
•Experience working with a diverse range of people — from those in crisis to professionals and politicians
•High level of IT competency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to be social with a variety of different people.
•Strong time management and ability to prioritise a varied workload
•Experience using social media and promotional tools (e.g. Canva)
•Confident writing, editing, and presenting skills
•Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a small team
•Proactive and reliable — you take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through
•Able to respond positively to challenges, feedback, and shifting priorities
•Committed to learning and personal development, including undertaking relevant training such as safeguarding and EDI
•Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and the ability to handle pressure and competing deadlines
•Empathy and sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and communities
•A positive, can-do attitude and belief in the power of community and environmental action
•Commitment to inclusive working, with a clear understanding of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
•Comfortable working alone and trusted to represent the charity with professionalism and care
•Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people
•Able to stay calm, use tact and diplomacy, and find constructive solutions to problems
•Willing and able to contribute to the charity’s development, including strategy work, board reports, and cross-team collaboration
•Understanding and commitment to upholding all relevant policies, including Safeguarding, EDI, and the Code of Behaviour
Desirable Qualities
• RHS (or equivalent) Level 2 in Horticulture, or currently working towards it
• Experience of successfully applying for grant funding (£1,000+)
• Experience in developing new activities or projects aligned with charitable aims
• Knowledge of local communities within Preston and the wider PR postcode
Safeguarding and Inclusion
Let’s Grow Preston is a welcoming, inclusive charity that values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. All staff are expected to uphold our Safeguarding, EDI and Code of Behaviour policies as a core part of their role.
General terms and conditions
Salary: £16900
Contract This post is funded until 2027
Hours: 25 hours per week with weekend and evening work. TOIL is available
Pension: Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension
Probationary Period: The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, in which time the employee is expected to demonstrate their suitability for the post.
Holidays: 25 days p.a. plus 3 occasional days ( taken between25th December and 1st January) and statutory bank holidays
Place of work: Based at Ashton Walled Garden and travel across the PR postcode
Other: A full driving licence and access to your own or public transport is essential for this position. An enhanced DBS check is essential
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role.
Please include contact details for two referees and indicate whether we may contact them prior to interview.
Deadline for applications is 17.00hours 2nd February 2026
Improve and maintain green spaces and physical and mental wellbeing through social therapy in horticulture



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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!
Role details: Located in our office in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, three days per week.
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Hours per week: 18 hours (3 days), 9.30am - 4.30pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch break). Office days: To be agreed.
Terms: Permanent
We’re seeking a dedicated Community & Events Co-ordinator to support delivery of inspiring events; support the growth of our community using digital tools; and to help grow and nurture our vibrant network of volunteers.
Key responsibilities:
· Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement:
o Use digital tactics and initiatives to drive volunteer recruitment, manage our volunteer recruitment onboarding process and inspire a new community of volunteers to join CPRE Hertfordshire.
o Attend volunteering fairs in Hertfordshire to recruit new volunteers.
· Event Co-ordination:
o Organise and manage community events from conception to execution including our annual Countryside Day.
o Utilise strong project management skills, including digital project management tools, working closely with the Chief Executive where appropriate, to oversee logistics, budgets, and outcomes.
o Attend and support community events on behalf of CPRE Hertfordshire including using our contactless machine for merchandise sales.
o Grow the number of community talks CPRE Hertfordshire delivers across Hertfordshire to increase awareness of our charity and its mission.
· Digital Membership Communications:
o Use our digital CRM, MS Dynamics, to set up automated membership renewals campaigns to retain our members.
o Support the Chief Executive with digital membership updates and communications as and when needed.
o Support Chief Executive with supporter to membership digital conversion campaigns.
· Online merchandise sales:
o Take responsibility for our e-commerce including copywriting for digital communications and finding new digital channels to sell our merchandise through.
· Performance Monitoring:
o Track and report on community engagement initiatives, including events, using digital data, online analytics and feedback to refine strategies and ensure ongoing success.
· Administrative Support:
o Maintain up-to-date digital volunteer records in our CRM and ensure compliance with GDPR.
o Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive as and when required.
o Manage various tasks related to the upkeep of the office.
Role requirements:
· Strong digital skills including proven success using a digital CRM, email software, and a working knowledge of various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
· Strong project management and organisational skills including using digital tools to juggle multiple projects, track progress and meet deadlines.
· A natural people person with proven experience in coordinating community-based activities including digital and in-person events.
· Willingness to travel regularly across Hertfordshire to attend events which may sometimes be at weekends.
· Experience as a volunteer; or working with, recruiting or coordinating volunteers.
· Proven ability to build partnerships and networks within local communities.
· Passion for environmental causes, particularly in protecting the countryside.
· A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
· A full UK driving license.
Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close at midnight on Saturday 7th February. First stage interviews will be held online on Thursday 12th February.
What We Offer:
CPRE Hertfordshire campaigns to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone.
CPRE Hertfordshire was founded in 1928 and is well respected particularly for our expertise in working within the planning system to help protect Hertfordshire’s countryside from inappropriate development.In recent years our countryside including protected areas such as the Green Belt and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have been under unprecedented pressure as successive governments prioritise housebuilding.At the same time the climate emergency has made clear the need for greener approaches for transportation, energy generation and water use.And there is widespread recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of the countryside and of local green spaces.These factors all play into our desire to connect people with the countryside, and thus drive much of our charity’s work.
Our vision - A beautiful and thriving countryside that enriches all our lives.
Our mission - To protect, promote and enhance the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone to value and enjoy.
Our charity works to
- Support communities to have their say on developments and changes in Hertfordshire.
- Protect Hertfordshire’s Green Belt and the wider countryside from inappropriate development.
- Promote the benefits of the countryside and our natural environment to everyone, wherever they live.
- Work with local government, community groups and other organisations to promote planning policies that make the best use of land.
- Advocate for Hertfordshire’s designated areas including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation.
- Raise awareness of the Hertfordshire countryside as a vital space for health and wellbeing.
- Encourage care of our chalk streams, woodlands, fields and hedgerows to help protect landscapes and wildlife.
- Call for homes that local people can afford to be built in the right places across the county.
- Recognise local groups and individuals that work to improve their environment and their communities.
- Advocate for action to mitigate the climate emergency so as to protect the Hertfordshire countryside and the wider environment both now and in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your outstanding delivery of communications for the Woodland Heritage Skills project means you are a core part of how Woodland Heritage is achieving its mission which should make for an incredibly rewarding and varied experience!
Your work with the charity will be as part of a small, dedicated team of staff and a wider group of passionate trustees. Everyone will want you to succeed and will support you along the way.
Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy. We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow.
About the role
- The role is 22.5 hours per week for a fixed term of two years with a salary of £15,000 PA
- We can offer flexible working and hybrid working. You may wish to work at Whitney Sawmills, Herefordshire, for example for a day per week, though this is not required.
- Planned evening and weekend working as required.
- 25 days plus Bank/Public holidays as paid leave pro rata
- Your line manager will be the Woodland Heritage Skills Project Manager
- Employer contribution from nest pensions
All other terms and conditions will be as per your contract. More details are available via our staff handbook which can be provided to shortlisted candidates.
This role is part of a £238,442 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create ‘Woodland Heritage Skills’; two years of educational workshops, digital educational assets and collaboration with its members and partners to deliver the charity’s new Open Woods & Workshops initiative.
A tremendous £13,547 of this grant is matched funding from the outdoor furniture B-Corp Gaze Burvill, a corporate member of Woodland Heritage, alongside fellow personal and corporate members of the charity.
About you
You will have a committment to the vision and values of Woodland Heritage and a desire to bring about positive change in the relationship between people and woodlands. You will have demonstrable experience of communications delivery and a willingness to learn and to be flexible.
You will join a small, dedicated team of staff and a wider group of passionate trustees. Everyone will want you to succeed and will support you along the way.
Visit our website to download the job specification and learn how to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy.
This is an exciting position for an exceptional person with a strong campaigning background to work for one of the UK’s leading rights NGOs. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to devise high-impact campaigns to achieve real change, co-ordinating a multi-disciplinary high-performing team to further privacy, free expression and data protection rights. Ideally, you’ll also be a key Big Brother Watch spokesperson in the media.
You’ll have both people and project management responsibilities, leading our campaigns on key civil liberty issues such as digital ID, free speech and protest rights, facial recognition, AI and mass surveillance.
You’ll plan, execute and evaluate campaigns across all areas of our work.
Big Brother Watch
Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.
We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect the public’s rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.
We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of seven full-time staff and five volunteers.
Job description
Campaigns
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Develop and execute quarterly campaigns plans to manage and schedule relevant advocacy, policy and research work to further our strategic aims
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Co-ordinate a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to pursue campaign goals
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Identify advocacy and press opportunities to further campaign aims
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Strategise/oversee development of campaign materials & engaging supporter actions
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Promote Big Brother Watch’s campaigns in the media, writing articles and giving quotes/live interviews to press and for our social media channels
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Uphold Big Brother Watch’s reputational excellence in public fora
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Work with Director to periodically set campaign priorities in our organisational strategy
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Communicate complex issues to varied audiences, whether parliament, press or public; whether through traditional means (e.g. print media) or public stunts and actions
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Build strong relationships with parliamentarians and advisors across all parties
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Identify opportunities to further our strategic aims in parliament through committees, parliamentary questions and other activities; as well as regional assemblies and on occasion local government
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Work with stakeholders and pursue collaborative campaigns/coalitions on key issues
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Develop and advance Big Brother Watch’s relationships with allies across Government, legislative bodies, international organisations & NGOs in a strictly cross-party manner
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Reflect, evaluate and implement learning from Big Brother Watch’s campaigns
Events
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Organise Big Brother Watch’s party conference fringe events annually
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Seek other opportunities to organise Big Brother Watch events at appropriate times, including report/campaign launch events, public events and stakeholder roundtables
Management
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Oversee the organisation’s execution of campaigns, ensuring appropriate delegation
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Ensure the highest level of quality of all campaigns output
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Line management responsibilities for the advocacy team (currently two Legal and Policy Officers)
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Manage staff performance and development, and ensure wellbeing
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Help foster a positive, supportive and high-performance work environment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ready to build a career in fundraising that’s both steeped in purpose and will tangibly change the lives of young people?
For over 40 years, a national children’s charity has supported families through the toughest moments of their lives. From funding vital research, to providing intimate care and wellbeing support to families and children, they’re an organisation which knows why they exist.
As their Fundraising Officer, you will bring energy curiosity, ideas, and a passion for building on previous successes. Operating across multiple, dynamic income streams and both offline and online channels, this is a chance to join a high performing team and become a key player who will help fuel their revenue generating efforts.
Working closely with an experienced Fundraising Manager, you’ll help plan, deliver and evaluate supporter-led fundraising campaigns that will do more than just inspire the public, they will attract and help build a growing community of dedicated supporters.
You will:
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Support the delivery of multi-channel fundraising campaigns from idea to evaluation
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Craft and produce engaging, emotive supporter communications
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Collaborate closely with teams across Marketing, Supporter Care, Data, and the wider Fundraising team.
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Track campaign performance and learn from results to inform and improve future campaigns
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Ensure that campaigns meet fundraising, data protection and compliance standards
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Play an active role in busy periods and flagship fundraising events (such as the London Marathon)!
If you have some background in marketing, communications, and/or fundraising, this position could be the perfect platform to propel your purposeful career.
You’ll be trusted to contribute and learn quickly, and most of all, supported to continuously challenge yourself to grow.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across:
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Building campaigns alongside an experience Marketing & Fundraising team·
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Digital acquisition across both organic and paid social channels
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Supporter journeys, stewardship, and donor development
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In-memory, gaming, and legacy revenue streams
Not only will your ideas be welcome and listened to but you’ll be able to turn them into actual revenue generating campaigns, as you further developing your skills as a results-driven Fundraiser.
If you are a passionate and personable individual with a flair for writing and communications, adept at managing multiple priorities and will thrive working collaboratively with others, we want to hear from you!
Please upload your CV at your earliest convenience.
Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis throughout January.
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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We uphold equal opportunity principles and challenge bias at every stage, partnering only with organisations that share our commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Please express your interest in this opportunity by submitting an up to date CV.
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Reporting to Director, Supporter Engagement
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Akshaya Patra UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
We are seeking an enterprising, organised individual to join Akshaya Patra UK as our Supporter Engagement Officer. The role is a joyfully versatile one which requires planning, coordination, and a strong 'make it happen' attitude. As the first point of contact for supporters, community groups, and partners, the candidate will ensure every interaction, whether by phone, email, social media, or in-person, is positive, timely, and professional.
A key part of the role will be to build and grow volunteer chapters across the UK, developing local champions who increase awareness and funds for Akshaya Patra. Even as the candidate will invite new supporters to join our mission, managing supporter relationships with a defined portfolio of donors, monitoring income, and contributing to data analysis related to supporter engagement and projects is a key part of the role. In addition, maintaining the inventory of supporter engagement tools and merchandise, ensuring materials are organised, available, and effectively used to inspire supporters.
Knowledge of British culture and geography is welcome, while familiarity with India, its regions, and Indian languages is an added advantage. You will attend meetings and events in London and other parts of the UK as required, with the flexibility to work remotely at other times. The role will play an important part in shaping our future plans and helping us grow our income and impact in the years ahead.
Key responsibilities
- Manage supporter enquiries, building strong relationships and offering excellent stewardship at every stage.
- Adopt an enterprising, creative mindset to engage a wide variety of donors and community groups across the UK, thinking innovatively about supporter involvement.
- Send timely thank-you messages, acknowledgements, and fulfilment communications, ensuring supporters feel valued and informed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records, monitor income received, and support data analysis to track trends and project future income.
- Assist with events, appeals, and seasonal campaigns, contributing to planning, logistics and delivery, and ensuring all activities reflect Akshaya Patra’s mission and priorities.
- Manage the inventory of supporter-care tools, and place orders for new and innovative engagement tools.
- Develop and produce bespoke supporter and volunteer packs, tailored to motivate and equip individuals and groups to champion our cause.
- Work collaboratively with the Supporter Engagement and wider fundraising teams, ensuring a cohesive, collaborative, and mission-driven supporter journey.
- The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve as the organisation develops. Flexibility and collaborative spirit are essential in a growing charity environment.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, engage and inspire a wide range of supporters and volunteers.
- Strong administrative and digital skills, including confident use of databases, spreadsheets, emails, and online communication tools.
- A hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to problem-solve, adapt quickly, and take initiative to make things happen.
- A positive, collaborative, and team-focused attitude, with a willingness to contribute to shared goals.
- A genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children facing disadvantage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Kids Network, London’s award-winning mentoring charity for children aged 8-11, is looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful fundraising team.
· Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
· Salary: £28,000 p/a
· Location: London-based
· Some evening and weekend work may be required, which can be claimed as TOIL
· Reporting to Fundraising and Development Lead
Application open: Mon 19th Jan – Sun 15th Feb
We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 16th February, with the second round interviews taking place 19th-20th February.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kids Network are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful team to help take our community fundraising to the next level, as we grow to deliver life-changing mentoring for more Little Londoners. This role will oversee our growing Community Fundraising programme, building on the processes, engagement and successes we’ve nurtured over two years, keeping our wonderful supporters motivated, committed and happy, while increasing the income they raise.
As our Community Fundraising Officer, you will be the first point of contact for supporters taking on challenge events and raising money for TKN in the community. You will ensure our different supporters have a fantastic experience at every step, and feel committed to supporting the charity’s work and furthering our impact for Little Londoners. Working closely with our two other fundraisers, you will learn about all aspects of fundraising, and support the team with maintaining meticulous records, delivering strong supporter stewardship, and writing lower-level funding applications and reports.
This role supports The Kids Network by securing the income and public support required to deliver and scale our transformative mentoring programme.
BENEFITS
· Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
· 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
· Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
· Birthdays off
· Two Mental Health “Me Days”
· Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
· Personal development budget
· Team socials
· Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING
· Oversee onboarding and stewardship journeys for event fundraisers
· Recruit and support people fundraising in their community (schools, businesses, faith groups, etc)
· Maintain our Community Fundraising platforms and keep event listings up-to-date
· Maintain meticulous donation and supporter records on Salesforce and liaise with Finance team
· Oversee administration and stewardship for Friends of TKN supporters club, and developing offer for committed supporters
TRUST FUNDRAISING
· Collate information for, proofread and write lower level funding applications and reports
· Maintain supporter records on Salesforce (reporting schedules, receipting and recognition)
· Support team with researching and identifying Trust prospects
GENERAL
· Work closely with our Marketing Team to deliver consistent, persuasive fundraising messages in our social media posts and newsletters, as well as maintain up-to-date website content
· Maintain our Case For Support, ensuring it’s up-to-date and compelling to attract partners and donors
· Support general stewardship with supporters, funders and corporate partners
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a motivated, personable, confident communicator who is passionate telling stories and keeping our supporters engaged to join our small but mighty team. To be successful, you will be organised, detail-focused, creative, and proactive.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
· Passionate about making society more just, protecting children’s futures, and the power of mentoring
· Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, able to tell a story and inspire supporters
· Excellent interpersonal skills, confident building relationships with different supporters
· Strong organisational skills, following processes and managing competing deadlines
· Excellent administration skills, able to keep meticulous records with an eye for detail
· Strong research skills
· A creative thinker who has ideas and is keen to share them
· Self-motivated, pro-active and confident finding solutions
· Excellent IT skills and proficient using email and Microsoft Office suite
DESIRABLE
· Experience of fundraising
· Experience using Salesforce CRM
· Experience working hybrid
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, digitally confident person to join our growing charity and create content for a new online resource hub, currently in development. We have big plans for this hub and want to pack it with expertise from brilliant chefs, leading educators and celebrities passionate about school food.
Our charity is growing again - this time we’re transforming online learning for school food. You’ll help shape and create resources for our new online hub. This hub will become a central point for schools, kitchen teams and caterers to seek inspiration. You’ll be creative and confident enough to work with busy chefs, celebrities and educators who all care deeply about feeding children brilliant school food. This role will sit in our communications team and focus on creating clear, engaging and practical resources that help people take action, whether that is a headteacher looking to improve their whole school to food or a school chef looking to transform their school meals.
You will help turn complex ideas, research and on the ground practice into user friendly content, in a range of formats, that reflects our brand, showcases the work of our chefs, schools, patrons and partners, and puts the wellbeing of children and young people at its heart.
This is a hands-on creative role, well suited to someone starting out in content creation or design who wants to build their skills while helping future generations thrive.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. We believe every child has the right to eat and learn about good food in school.
We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality.
We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This role will initially support the set up and roll out of a national school food resource hub, supporting the creation of resources for the platform, working closely with internal teams and external partners. With the hub still in development, you will be joining at a crucial point to help shape what goes live, how it looks and sounds, and how useful it is for the people we most want to reach.
Our aim is that schools and the wider school food community can quickly find practical, trusted resources that help them improve food in schools. That might be a headteacher looking for a simple starting point, a school chef wanting a clear guide to implement new practices, or a teacher looking to introduce food education.
Your role will focus on creating and maintaining high quality resources for the hub. You will turn ideas, evidence, and stories into clear content in different formats, including short one to two pagers, multi-page guides, videos, photographs and interactive resources. You will adapt your writing and framing to different audiences, keeping content aligned with brand guidelines.
This role sits within our comms team but works closely with our school transformation and membership teams. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and develop content, including supporting interviews and capturing case studies. You will also help manage the day to day flow of content into the hub, keeping resources organised, up to date and easy to navigate, while bringing a curious, practical mindset that helps us keep improving what we publish. You’ll identify any resources that could be a wider engagement tool to draw more people to the hub.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Work with internal teams and external partners to develop and produce resources for the resource hub, aligned with project priorities and timelines.
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Turn existing programme materials, case studies and evidence into clear, attractive resources for different audiences (e.g. school leaders, kitchen teams, young people, parents, funders, policymakers).
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Write and edit copy for 1–2 pagers, multi page guides, slide decks, toolkits and the resource hub’s webpages.
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Work with colleagues to storyboard, script and produce short films for the resource hub. Where the resources could appeal to a wider audience, you will link up with the comms team to promote the hub.
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Create and maintain website content for the resource hub, writing clear copy for landing pages, navigation and resource descriptions, and working with the CMS to keep content up to date and well-organised
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Create short videos and films on your phone and capture photography in schools and at events.
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Work with the programme teams to build simple infographics, charts or visuals that explain impact and evidence.
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Ensure all content follows our brand guidelines, tone of voice and accessibility standards.
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including teachers, chefs, young people and partner organisations, to gather information, quotes and approvals.
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Support interviews with pupils, school staff, chefs and partners, including preparing questions, note taking and transcribing.
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Support the management of content on the resource hub content management system, including tagging, links and basic SEO.
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Help maintain a content calendar for the resource hub and keep track of versions, approvals and review dates.
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Support testing of resources with users (e.g. short surveys, feedback sessions with teachers or pupils) and feed learning into future content.
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Contribute to wider communications activity, including newsletters, social media and events, as needed.
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Ensure all resources comply with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Help to maintain basic documentation for resource creation, such as user guides and internal process notes.
Essential skills & experience:
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A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to centring the voices of lived experience and the school chef workforce in our work.
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You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools
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Experience of creating content or resources, through work, volunteering, study or personal projects.
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Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain ideas in clear, simple and engaging language for different audiences.
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An eye for good design and layout, and confidence using basic design tools (for example Canva, PowerPoint or similar).
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Some experience of filming and photography, for example on a smartphone or basic camera, and an interest in improving these skills.
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Awareness of brand, tone of voice and visual identity, and the ability to apply agreed guidelines consistently.
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Confident interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, schools, young people and external partners.
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Curious and proactive, willing to ask questions, gather information and turn it into practical, user focused resources.
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Good organisational skills, able to manage your time, juggle several pieces of work and keep clear records of versions and approvals.
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Comfortable working as part of a small, busy team, taking feedback on board and working collaboratively to improve content.
Desirable skills & experience:
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Knowledge of basic SEO
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Experience in education, charity or public sector comms
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Experience working with children
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Experience of using google drive and trello
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Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut)
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online 30-minute interview to take place on the 26th or 27th February.
Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person second interview to be held at our office in Brixton, London on March 10th. The interview overall will take a maximum of one hour.
The deadline for applications is 23.30 on Fri 6th Feb.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: SEND Engagement and Participation Officer
LOCATION: Slough
HOST ORGANISATION: Together As One
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Manager – Together As One
Purpose of the Role:
To work across Slough to develop and embed processes that enable the participation of children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in decision-making and service planning, delivery, and evaluation.
This role involves empowering CYP with SEND to make a difference, helping them develop their skills, abilities, and confidence to contribute positively to outcomes for other children and young people. The postholder will work collaboratively with partners across education, health, social care, and the voluntary sector to ensure best practice in participation, and that SEND CYP have a strong voice in shaping local services.
This is a specialist role requiring a senior participation officer with knowledge of reasonable adjustments, safeguarding, service design, and co-production, as well as experience of working with CYP with SEND. Creative, enthusiastic candidates with a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.
The post links directly to Slough’s SEND improvement outcomes, particularly empowering CYP with SEND to influence local policy, service design, and review services to better meet their needs.
Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation or lead a short activity with a small group of young people with SEND as part of the interview process. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the afternoon and early evening of Wednesday 11th February.
Key Tasks
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Work collaboratively with relevant partners (education, health, social care, voluntary sector, parents/carers) to promote an ethos of inclusive participation.
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Build and coordinate a network of participation and co-production across Slough to enable CYP with SEND to give their views and contribute meaningfully to service development.
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Co-produce a range of additional participation opportunities with CYP and partners to ensure their input informs services, policy, and decision-making.
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Apply a range of participation and engagement methodologies, including face-to-face, digital, and social media, to engage CYP with SEND.
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Identify and support CYP with SEND to participate, providing appropriate mechanisms and support for diverse communication needs.
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Collaborate with other ‘Youth Voice’ workers and youth participation initiatives to share best practice and develop training/resources for authentic inclusion.
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Act as an advocate for SEND CYP’s rights to be heard in decision-making, recruitment, training, and policy development.
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Promote accessibility and inclusivity, championing diversity across age, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, socio-economic status, and disability.
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Promote understanding of inclusive participation practices, challenging under-representation and unconscious bias.
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Establish processes to report findings strategically and via diverse communication channels.
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Engage in regional or national youth participation projects as required.
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Demonstrate understanding of inclusion, diversity, and equality in all aspects of work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
(assessed at application and interview stage)
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Strong understanding of the needs of CYP with SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs, demonstrated through professional experience in a variety of settings.
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Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, different communication needs, including non-verbal communication and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and the ability to make reasonable adjustments to enable meaningful participation.
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Ability to plan, design, and deliver fun, creative, and inclusive sessions for CYP with SEND that actively engage participants, build confidence and skills, and meet pre-identified objectives.
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Direct experience supporting CYP to engage in social action, youth forums, consultations, campaigns, or other participation initiatives.
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Confidence in applying a range of engagement techniques for both face-to-face and digital settings, including creative use of social media to reach CYP with SEND.
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Demonstrated empathy and understanding when working with CYP, parents, and carers.
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Ability to inspire and build positive relationships with CYP, recognising potential barriers and difficulties they may face in participation.
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Positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion, with experience of embedding equality of opportunity into daily practice.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and frameworks relating to CYP and participation (e.g., Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, UNCRC, Children Act 1989, safeguarding procedures).
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Experience of producing engaging reports and communications for different audiences, including CYP, parents/carers, commissioners, and partner organisations.
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Flexible and able to manage priorities across a fast-moving workload, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the role and availability to work evenings and occasionally weekends.
Desirable Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
(assessed at application and interview stage)
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Knowledge of the role of key services (education, health, and social care) in the lives of CYP with SEND.
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Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects or events with/for CYP, on time and within budget.
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Experience of empowering young people to develop their own projects and articulate their views to decision-makers.
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Experience in planning and facilitating engaging training or group work with young people and/or professionals.
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Experience in service user evaluation programmes or youth consultation initiatives.
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Knowledge of relevant social media channels and creative methods for engaging CYP with SEND.
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Experience of innovative methods to promote participation and co-production with CYP, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
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Qualifications or experience relating to youth engagement, youth work, social work, teaching, volunteering, or similar professional settings.
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Professional qualification in Youth Work, or working towards one.
Reasonable Adjustments and Accessibility
Together As One is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.
If you require any support or adjustments, such as accessible formats, additional time, alternative ways to complete assessments, or assistance at the interview, please contact Rob Deeks (details below). We will work with you to ensure the process is accessible and allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience fully.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


