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Future Dreams is a breast cancer charity with a simple but powerful mission:
Nobody should face breast cancer alone or without hope.

Future Dreams House in King’s Cross is our warm, welcoming support centre where people affected by breast cancer can access workshops, therapies, information, and community – both in person and online. It’s a busy, friendly, and deeply meaningful place to work.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive, practical and people-focused House Assistant to help keep Future Dreams House running smoothly day to day.

This role is a mix of front-of-house, operations, and sustainability. You’ll be making sure the building looks and feels like a 5* space, greeting and supporting visitors, coordinating volunteers, and helping us embed eco-conscious practices across everything we do.

You’ll work closely with the House Manager and wider team to ensure every visitor feels safe, welcome, and cared for – from the moment they step through the door.

Key Responsibilities

House Operations & Maintenance

• Open and close the House and carry out daily checks for security, safety, and presentation.
• Keep all spaces – including communal areas, toilets, kitchens and therapy rooms – tidy, clean and well-stocked.
• Regular trips to the supermarket and post office.
• Run errands (e.g. flowers, supplies), manage waste and recycling, and support laundry of towels and linens.
• Set up rooms for workshops and events (furniture, AV equipment, yoga mats, refreshments).
• Support minor maintenance tasks and contractor visits as needed.

Front of House & Visitor Support

• Provide a warm welcome to everyone arriving at Future Dreams House.
• Help visitors sign in, complete forms and find where they need to go.
• Offer refreshments, give House tours and help maintain a calm, supportive environment.
• Answer phone and email enquiries with empathy and efficiency.
• Support with bookings and keep systems and calendars accurate.

Administration & Communications

• Manage the main info@ inbox, responding promptly and professionally.
• Keep room and workshop booking calendars up to date.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, including packaging, labelling, post office runs and box recycling.
• Respond to information requests and send out materials such as leaflets and visitor information.

Volunteer Support

• Work alongside volunteers, guiding and supporting them through their tasks.
• Help coordinate volunteer activity, especially when the House Manager is away.
• Provide simple, on-the-job training around tasks such as front desk support, room set-up and kitchen duties.

Sustainability

• Act as the sustainability champion for Future Dreams House.
• Promote eco-friendly practices around energy use, recycling, waste reduction and sourcing.
• Help shape and track progress against our sustainability goals.
• Engage the wider team and volunteers in greener ways of working.

Health & Safety

• Act as a First Aider and Fire Marshal (full training provided).
• Support fire safety checks, drills and wider health & safety procedures.
• Help during evacuations and report any incidents or hazards promptly.

Organisational Support

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across programmes, fundraising, and operations.
• Support internal and external events as needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the role.

About You

Essential Experience

• Experience in a customer-facing or front-of-house role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Some experience with administration and record-keeping.
• Experience with basic maintenance or housekeeping duties.

Skills & Knowledge

• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Able to navigate online booking platforms and digital systems (training provided).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management; able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of health and safety principles (or willingness to learn).
• Calm, professional approach when under pressure or dealing with sensitive situations.

Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who:

• Embodies our values: Empathy, Inclusive, Collaborative, Honest, Adaptable.
• Is passionate about providing an exceptional visitor experience.
• Is proactive, hands-on and happy to “muck in” wherever needed.
• Has a professional yet warm and approachable manner.
• Is resilient and able to support visitors and colleagues in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in high standards.
• Is enthusiastic about sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in a charity making a real difference to people affected by breast cancer.
• A supportive, friendly team environment at our beautiful House in King’s Cross.
• Training for key responsibilities (including First Aid, Fire Marshal duties and systems training).
• Opportunities to grow your skills across operations, visitor services, events and sustainability.

Are you passionate about delivering inclusive education and empowering autistic young people with diverse needs? Join St John's College as an Integrated Studies Lecturer and contribute to the achievement of outstanding outcomes for our learners.

At St John's College, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and motivating learning environment for learners of varying abilities. Based at our satellite provision at Brighton Metropolitan College, you will play a crucial role in the delivery, teaching, and course leadership to learners while ensuring that the service provided aligns with our values of respect, inclusion, and individual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching & Learning: Inspire and support learners of all abilities, teaching a broad range of subjects within the St John's College curriculum, including functional skills in literacy and numeracy. Tailor your teaching to suit the individual needs of students, ensuring they are motivated and supported in their educational journey.
• Student Support: Ensure the development of personal learning plans (ILPs) for students, conducting initial assessments and regular reviews to track progress. Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, ensuring every learner receives the service they need to succeed, both academically and in their future careers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the St John's Curriculum Management team and our co-located mainstream college partners to coordinate learners' access to mainstream learning opportunities. Collaborate with external partners, employers, and schools to enrich the learning experience and support work placements and community engagement.
• Administrative & Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate records, monitor learners' progress, and contribute to the preparation for internal and external inspections. Ensure compliance with College policies and safeguarding regulations, and participate in quality assurance processes.
• Inclusive Culture: Embrace and promote a culture of diversity, working alongside the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), EDI committee, and staff to implement and evaluate our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience in teaching students with a range of abilities and needs, including functional skills in literacy and numeracy.
• Commitment to Inclusion: A deep understanding of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate and value difference.
• Personal Attributes: Strong communication skills, an empathetic approach to teaching, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to mentor assistants and volunteers.
• Safeguarding: A clear understanding of safeguarding practices and a dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

Why Join Us?

At St John's College, we believe that every learner deserves the best possible education tailored to their unique needs. As part of our team, you will help shape the educational experience of autistic young people and support them to reach their full potential. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community that values difference and supports both students and staff in their growth.

We offer a supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, collaborate with dedicated colleagues, and make a real difference in the lives of young people with autism.

St John's College is part of the Ambitious about Autism network, where we share a core value of valuing difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that celebrates the unique abilities of all learners.

Closing Date: 09th January 2026

Candidates informed of outcome: 12th January 2026

Interview Date: 16th January 2026

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. We believe that every young person who attends Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy, and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Manager to join us at our West Thames Campus.  As Curriculum Manager, you will support quality monitoring and assurance and work with the curriculum team to continuously drive up the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• To effectively line manage 5 teachers and an Employment Specialist including manging sickness, holiday, and check-ins.
• To provide mentoring and support to trainee teachers to ensure that they can pass their accreditations and become outstanding teachers.
• To undertake quality monitoring and quality improvement. This will include observations of teaching and learning, moderation etc.
• To support the Assistant Principal for Curriculum with gathering of required information to inform the college self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement plan (QIP)
• As a member of the college leadership team, you will support the Head of College in developing and implementing Ambitious College's strategic and business plan. This will require monthly attendance at, and contribution to, leadership team meetings.

Why join Ambitious About Autism?

• Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity
• Autonomy in your role – You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom).
• Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• We are proud to be a ‘Good' Ofsted rated provision, awarded the Natspec 2020 award for ‘Wellbeing and mental health' and 'Home learning' award in 2021.You will be joining a passionate, dedicated and supportive team.

Please bear in mind, QTLS is mandatory for this role.

Start date: April 2026 or sooner

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: week beginning 12th january 2026

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Please only apply if you are local to Oxford as frequent travel to Bladon is an essential part of the job.

ZANE is a UK registered charity providing aid to some of the most destitute people in Zimbabwe. We seek a self-employed organised administrator with CRM experience to support the team in delivering outstanding stewardship to supporters.

Job description

Freelance Database and Supporter Liaison Assistant 

Role Focus Areas

Data Management and Reporting, Administration, Donor support

Details

Location: Home based but local to the Bladon area of Oxfordshire as frequent travel is required to this area

Salary: £21 per hour 

Hours: Part-time

Contract: Self employed

Start Date: February 2025

About us

ZANE is a UK registered charity providing aid to some of the most destitute people in Zimbabwe. ZANE’s core work is supporting pensioners who, as a result of Zimbabwe’s economic collapse, have been left entirely dependent on charity. ZANE also funds a children’s clubfoot correction programme and education project in impoverished communities in Zimbabwe.

Who we’re looking for

ZANE: Zimbabwe A National Emergency is seeking a self-employed organised administrator with CRM experience to support the team in delivering outstanding stewardship to supporters.

Someone who has excellent attention to detail, previous database experience and is able to work both independently and as part of a team is required to provide admin support to our existing small team. Must be able to work year-round. A key part of the role is to shadow the existing team member responsible for the ZANE database.

What’s required

• Shadow the existing team to learn all aspects of ZANE’s database system and administration processes relating to donor stewardship. ZANE does not have an office, so this will be a combination of online and in-person at the individual’s place of work (home).
• Handling new Direct Debit payments.
• Responsible for dealing with legacy administration.
• Assist with the processing of incoming post. This includes cheques, charity vouchers, debit and credit cards and Direct Debits.
• Recording donations and keeping accurate data records of engagement on Harlequin, the charity’s CRM system.
• Attending weekly online and occasional in-person meetings. Assisting at fundraising events – this will require occasional travel to London and other locations.
• Admin duties such as printing thank you letters, filing, shredding, scanning and updating/maintaining spreadsheets.
• Any other duties that working as part of small busy team requires.

Requirements

• Organised, excellent attention to detail. Flexibility regarding hours.
• Previous CRM experience essential. Previous experience of data processing for a charity desirable but not essential.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Commitment to ZANE’s mission of supporting impoverished communities in Zimbabwe.

This role is self-employed and it is the responsibility of the successful candidate to calculate and pay tax and National Insurance contributions.

Closing date 17.00 Friday 16th January 2026. Zoom interviews will take place on January 26th 2026 for shortlisted candidates.

Final interviews on January 28th in Bladon.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, clearly outlining your relevant experience.

We’re looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Partnerships & Philanthropy Assistant to join our small but mighty Partnerships & Philanthropy team. This is a vital role at the heart of our team, perfect for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, learning new skills and is interested in high value fundraising.

While you’ll provide essential administrative and logistical support, this role offers so much more — you’ll be trusted to manage your own projects, spot opportunities, and make a real contribution to our fundraising success.

You’ll be a natural self-starter with great attention to detail. You’ll play a key role in coordinating the team day to day, managing our shared inbox, keeping income and expenditure records accurate, and making sure our systems and processes work seamlessly. You’ll also help identify new donors and ensure our incredible supporters feel valued, inspired and well looked after, throughout their journey with Bowel Cancer UK.

As part of the role, you’ll gain valuable hands-on fundraising experience. You’ll support our Partnerships team deliver high-quality stewardship and have opportunities to complete prospect research and help write proposals to Trusts and Foundations.

This is a brilliant opportunity to build your confidence and skills in fundraising. You’ll make a visible impact, be an integral part of a supportive and ambitious team and play a key role in helping us reach our mission, to ensure no one dies from bowel cancer.

We are recruiting a Chief People and Transformation Officer. This newly created role involves leading the development of an effective and high performing People and Transformation team and is an opportunity to provide strategic vision for the Trust’s workforce development and is responsible for operational excellence across all people functions, talent management frameworks and employee engagement initiatives.

We are looking for someone who has experience translating organisational strategy into people strategy, implementing organisation-wide transformation initiatives and accountability frameworks as well as leading and embedding cultural change.

The Chief People and Transformation Officer is a member of the Executive Team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that the Trust is a high-performing, values-driven institution. The post provides strategic vision for the Trust’s workforce development and is responsible for operational excellence across all people functions, developing modern people systems, talent management frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives that attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent committed to Holocaust education. The postholder is also a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Board.

Key Responsibilites:

• Organisational leadership, as a member of the Executive Team
• Strategic People Leadership
• Organisational Development and Transformation
• Talent Management and Employee Engagement
• Volunteering and Internship Strategy
• Learning, Development and Leadership
• HR Operations and Compliance
• Staff Management and Development

For the full Job Description, Person Specification, and details on how to apply, please follow the link to our website.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Join Young Enterprise to shape the future of thousands of young people. As our Alumni Community Manager, you’ll build a vibrant, inclusive network where young voices lead, inspire, and drive real impact.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make. As Alumni Community Manager, you’ll:

• Build a vibrant, inclusive network that keeps young people connected long after their YE experience
• Create pathways for alumni to grow, give back, and make an impact
• Champion Youth Voice, co-design opportunities with young people, and lead initiatives that inspire, engage, and energise the community
• Work across teams and with external partners to turn strategy into action and help shape the next generation

This is a varied, people-focused role with plenty of room for creativity, independence, and collaboration.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• passionate about shaping futures: Helping young people thrive and seeing real impact
• a champion of youth voice: Putting young people at the heart of decisions and strategy
• love building communities: Creating a vibrant, inclusive alumni network
• collaborative and driven: Working across teams and partners to make big ideas happen.
• a natural communicator: Representing YE, celebrating alumni, and elevating young voices nationally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Alumni Community: Build a network that connects, inspires, and supports alumni at every stage.
• Champion Youth Voice: Give young people a real say in shaping programmes, strategy, and decisions.
• Build partnerships & represent YE: Collaborate with external organisations and showcase alumni achievements
• Drive engagement: Create mentoring, volunteering, and recognition opportunities
• Collaborate across teams: Work with colleagues to deliver a seamless, high-impact alumni experience
• Turn strategy into action: Translate the Alumni and Youth Voice Strategy into practical plans with clear milestones
• Celebrate impact and share insights: Showcase alumni stories, track outcomes, and provide insights to inform decision-making.

A few practical things

· This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month

Keeping Young People Safe

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please send us a separate document answering the three questions below, up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Interviews will be held via Teams.  Applications must be received by 23:30 on 14 January 2026.  First round interviews earmarked for 22 January 2026.

1. Skills and Experience

Tell us about the skills and experience you would bring to this role. You may wish to include examples of community engagement, working with young people, partnership working, or project delivery.

2. Youth Voice and Co-design
Give an example of how you involved young people or other stakeholders in shaping a programme, project, or service. How did you ensure their ideas influenced decisions, and what difference did it make?

3. Collaboration
Describe a time when you worked with multiple colleagues, teams or partners to deliver a project or initiative. How did you build relationships, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results?

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective in your own words.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!

Our client is a family-founded charitable grant-making trust which aims to donate over £100 million a year to charities across the UK. Since it was established, it has donated over £1.7 billion. Last year, around 3,000 charities benefited from the grants awarded by the Foundation in sectors ranging from welfare and education to the arts and the environment. 
 
The Foundation is well known for flexibility, as its strategy is deliberately responsive and adapts to need. Its key belief is that those at the front line of providing charitable services are best placed to identify the needs and create the most effective solutions as they understand the sectors in which they work.  The Trustees aim to support talented people with practical ideas rather than to impose direction. They support quality and excellence in initiatives demonstrating clear outcomes and benefits. 

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client in its search for a talented and ambitious part-time Administrative  Assistant (3 days per week) to provide support to the team.

A valued member of a small Foundation team, the Administrative Assistant will provide organisational and administrative support , helping the team to operate most efficiently and ensuring the smooth running of our major grants programme. You must enjoy working within an environment that is mission focussed, results driven and with community at the heart of its activities.  You will be a team player, able to take direction when necessary and also with the ability to exercise good judgment and act on your initiative within agreed guidelines.  You will have excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, navigating many priorities at any one time. You must also be able to manage confidential matters with complete discretion.

The team is small and forward thinking: it is passionate about the impact its support provides to charities across the UK.You will play an essential role in supporting the organisation and its operations, so that we can work efficiently and effectively and provide excellent experience for all applicants.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a wide range of office skills through on-the-job training, getting  superb exposure to the management of a busy Foundation and an overview of all aspects of the operation of a grant-making organisation.

Ideal for a recent graduate or someone with equivalent work experience, who is interested in building a career in the not-for-profit sector through developing transferable organisational skills. If you are someone who wants the chance to work in a dedicated team with the potential to make a real difference, who enjoys helping people and would be keen to understand the challenges facing the charity sector and to develop your knowledge of grant-making, please get in touch.

Deadline: Monday 19th January 2026 at 9am.  Interviews of selected candidates will take place in Central London W1 in January 2026.

Location: Homebased or Southwest Area Office, BS3 2NS

Contract:  Part time, two days/14 hours per week, fixed term until 31 December 2026

Salary: £10,600 per annum, pro rata (£26,500 full time equivalent)

Closing Date: 18 January 2026

Interview: w/c 26 January 2026

Are you a Training Support Officer looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Training Support Officer to join our team.

About the role

This role provides tactical and targeted support to our District teams as we seek to enable our volunteers to deliver training to both cadets and volunteers in line with the Sea Cadets Learning Strategy.  This post is responsible for supporting the delivery of the district training, including Royal Marine Cadet (RMC) training activity at Troop level. The work location can be flexible (home or office-based) requiring regular evening and weekend working supporting our volunteers by attending virtual meetings and delivering online training.

Responsibilities

• To provide functional support to our area Training Managers and District and RMC Troop Teams, ensure the district training plans are delivered, amended as necessary throughout the year, to the training plan and in line with identified training needed to best support the delivery of the Sea Cadet Experience.
• To support specific District Teams including the District Training Officer (DTO), District Recreational Officer/ Deputy District Officer (DRO/DDO), District Staff Officers (DSO), and RMC Troop Commanders (Trp Cdr) identified as requiring support under our change management process.
• To work closely with all District Officers to increase the number of certificated, current and competent instructors, and develop the capability and capacity of District Instructors to deliver training to cadets and volunteers across all Districts.
• To support the ATOs/DTOs/RMC Troops in all training matters (including uniformed and unit management teams) with a specific focus on Districts/Troops that need support.
• Support our Programmes and Virtual Training Manager with the co-ordination the of delivery of appropriate MSSC and other approved training packages (including BTEC, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award) appropriate to the age and experience of cadets across the organisation.
• Work under the leadership of our Assistant Director Sea Cadet Learning monitor performance against set targets set by the National Support Centre to ensure equitable access for cadets and adults to the Sea Cadet Experience.

Requirements

• • Experience in working with youth groups and awareness and understanding on the challenges young people face.
  • Experience in coordinating and supporting a programme of training activity.
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring volunteers.
  • Experience of drawing data to create support plans for delivery of activity.
  • Experienced trainer with the ability to deliver engaging and impactful training.

Benefits

• • 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
  • Hybrid working for many roles
  • Volunteering Leave
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
  • Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
  • Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Summary

• Diary and meeting planning and management
• Manage correspondence correspondence including triaging of emails and letters and drafting responses or responding appropriately on behalf of the Bishop.
• Oversight and support of clergy HR processes including
• Office Management
• Finance

• Flexibility to work at the Bishop's Office when required.
• Occasional hybrid working will be considered.
• 35 hours per week hours exclusive of an hour unpaid lunch break, to be taken at a time agreed with the Bishop, but some flexibility will be required from time to time.
• Based onsite at Flourish House, Cathedral Park, Wells, Somerset BA5 1FD

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Friday 8nd January 2026.

Interviews will take place on Friday 16th January 2025 at The Bishop's Office, The Bishop's Palace, Wells, BA5 2PD.

• A salary of £30,307 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

JOB TITLE: Lead Youth Services Worker (Northern Ireland)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Northern Ireland

HOURS OF WORK: 25 hours a week (flexible with some evenings)

LOCATION: Office based, with travel across Northern Ireland.

DURATION: Fixed Term – 5 Years 

SALARY / GRADE: Grade 5 (£30,738 - £33,921 FTE)

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

•Adopted Young People in Northern Ireland

•  Director Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland staff

•  Wider AUK youth staff

 •Representative staff from educational establishments.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To develop, implement and evaluate the Banter Project youth service in partnership with adopted young people in Northern Ireland.  These young people range in age from 14-25 years and live throughout Northern Ireland.  The role will primarily work with the project participants, but has additional relationships with community organisations, educational establishments and employers to ensure that all project goals and outcomes are efficiently and effectively met.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead the development and delivery of all elements of the Banter Project adopted young people’s service within Northern Ireland in a fun, interactive, interesting and an ability appropriate manner.

• To support the project participants to play an active role in the design and implementation of a programme of monthly activities for adopted young people. Sustaining and developing a monthly social hub, supporting the development of basic life-skills, and preparation for opportunities in further education, training, employment.

• To support a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) in its role to enable adopted young people to steer the Banter Project while developing skills which promote independence, personal development, social and life skills, leadership, and community involvement.

• To organise and supervise the work of the Youth Services Support Worker to deliver the Banter Project. 

• To provide opportunities to connect with, and signpost to, relevant services, particularly those who work with care experienced young people.

• To develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation to review individual goals, track progress and impact, via data and analysis of outcomes to assess effectiveness and areas for improvement.

• To record service activity using the electronic data management systems to collate in preparation for reporting and learning opportunities.

• To gather output and outcome data from the Banter Project service in accordance with the quality assurance systems within AUK. 

• Work with other staff members to deliver a high-quality project for our adopted young people and their adoptive parents.  Work as part of a team to contribute to a positive work environment and shared goals. 

• To attend internal and external training/meetings as appropriate, to remain connected with broader adoption issues, relevant policies, working practices, and network with other youth work providers in Northern Ireland.

• To engage in supervision and professional development.

Philanthropy Officer

We are seeking a motivated and detail focused individual to support major donor and legacy fundraising activity, ensuring exceptional stewardship and first class supporter care.

Position: Philanthropy Officer
Salary: £29,000
Location: Hybrid with regular office working in London SE11
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 10am, Monday 19 January 2026

About the Role
This is a key opportunity for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy and stewardship. You will provide vital administrative and coordination support to relationship fundraising, ensuring donor records are accurate, communications are high quality and supporter journeys are handled with professionalism and warmth.

Your work will support a range of major donor activities including prospect research, event logistics, data management, producing communications and coordinating stewardship tasks. You will manage donor information on CRM systems, support Gift Aid and reporting, prepare briefing materials and help deliver well organised fundraising events from invites to follow up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update donor data and records, ensuring accurate logging of communication and donations
• Process and record pledges, support finance reconciliation and enable Gift Aid processes
• Research prospects and prepare concise background notes and profiles
• Support donor communications including emails, letters, and reports
• Assist with logistics for donor events including invitations, RSVP tracking, materials and delivery
• Respond professionally to supporter enquiries and support legacy stewardship
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Produce mailing lists, segmented data and supporter reporting

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and pride in administrative accuracy
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining quality
• Confident using CRM systems and digital tools
• Professional written communication skills with the ability to draft compelling supporter content
• Comfortable supporting events and managing logistics
• Proactive, reliable and motivated by delivering high standards
• Knowledge or experience in donor stewardship or charity administration is desirable
• A collaborative team player who can work independently and with initiative

About the Organisation
This role sits within a forward thinking mission driven organisation focused on supporting access and progression in music education and widening participation. You will join a collaborative and supportive team environment committed to delivering excellence and positive impact across fundraising, programmes and partnerships.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Development Officer, Fundraising Administrator, Donor Relations Assistant, Legacy Coordinator, Events and Stewardship Officer, Supporter Care Coordinator, Assistant Development Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Community Fundraising Assistant, Individual Giving Assistant, Corporate Partnerships Assistant, Trusts and Foundations Assistant, Supporter Engagement Assistant, Prospect Research Assistant, Grants and Bid Writing Assistant, Events and Fundraising Assistant, Supporter Services Assistant, Income Generation Assistant, Stewardship Assistant, Philanthropy Assistant and Relationship Fundraising Assistant. #INDNFP

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

About the Anne Robson Trust

The Anne Robson Trust exists to improve the experience of dying for patients and those close to them. We help people talk more openly about death, and we work with healthcare organisations to provide companionship and comfort in the final days of life.

About the Role

This role provides essential administrative and organisational support to our Healthcare team - with a particular focus on supporting the Head of Healthcare Partnerships and Development in her day-to-day work. You’ll keep things running smoothly: organising meetings, preparing documents, managing follow-ups, coordinating data, and helping ensure our volunteer services and those across our NHS and community partners are consistent, engaged, and well supported. It’s a busy, varied role that suits someone who enjoys structure, detail, data analysis and engaging with stakeholders. As the charity grows, there may be opportunities to take on more project coordination responsibilities. 

Key Responsibilities

PA & Team Support

• Proactive support for the Head of Healthcare Partnerships and Development: diary planning, follow-up, inbox and document creation and organisation
• Track actions and deadlines; keep information well-structured
• Prepare agendas, papers and notes for internal/external meetings

Coordination & Partner Support

• First-line administrative support for coordinators and partner teams
• Schedule and attend coordinator calls; maintain partner timelines and updates
• Administer volunteer records, onboarding and general service coordination
• Keep digital records accurate and up to date

Data, Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect, check and collate monthly service data
• Maintain spreadsheets, logs and worksheets
• Support data analysis and prepare summaries and dashboards

Training & Induction Support

• Organise logistics for online and in-person training sessions
• Keep training materials up to date, support evaluation and follow-up
• Prepare resources and assist facilitators during sessions

Research & Project Support

• Support with development and completion of project management tools
• Desk based research on local context and partner information
• Support planning and coordination for pilot projects: schedules, trackers, documentation Provide project support and help during the development of new services

Communications & Materials

• Produce clear documents, visuals and slide decks (Word, PowerPoint, Canva)
• Draft concise written updates for partners and internal use
• Maintain organised shared files and resources

Person Specification

• Essential Strong administrative and project support experience
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• High digital confidence (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, online systems)
• Experience maintaining data and spreadsheets
• Clear written communication and ability to create simple visuals
• Calm, supportive communication style with partners and colleagues
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Solution focussed approach to challenges
• Team player with the ability and initiative to work unsupervised

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity, statutory or health sector
• Experience supporting training or adult learning sessions
• Familiarity with volunteer-involving services
• Understanding of end-of-life care, or a willingness to learn

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
• Takes ownership of practical tasks and contributes positively to the team dynamic
• Practical, proactive and solutions-focused
• Reliable, organised, and steady under pressure
• Collaborative, grounded and aligned with our mission

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Anne Robson Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within the charity sector. We’re committed to ensuring that everyone’s contribution is valued and that our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.

Location: Onsite at 47 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AJ (Thursday & Friday), and online (majority of Mondays)

Reports to: Luminary Senior Programme Manager

Hours: 20 hours per week- Monday (1pm-5pm), Thursday (9am-5pm) and Friday (9am-5pm) with 30-minute paid lunch. There will be occasions where evenings or weekends are required, but these are not often

Contract: Permanent. Term-time only contract (working 39 weeks per year)

Who we are
We are a women-led charity offering a bold, innovative response to the needs of women in London who face multiple disadvantage, including gender-based violence. We use baking as a tool to guide women on a journey towards empowerment, employability and independence.

Who we are looking for

***The training and supervision elements of this role include a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is female, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This requirement reflects the needs of the women we serve, many of whom are survivors of gender-based violence and disadvantage.

We’re looking for a professional baker with experience teaching cake, bread, and pastry classes to join our team. The role will involve teaching two cohorts of 7 trainees each week, facilitating their learning in baking, food hygiene standards, and professionalism for the working world as part of Luminary’s Employability and Independence Programme.

The programme sets high standards of professionalism and expectation alongside holistic support in a trauma-informed environment. It is essential that you are personable, approachable and able to adapt your teaching style to each individual's needs. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of supporting women, and experience working with this demographic is helpful.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teaching

● Teaching the baking and food hygiene elements of the Luminary training curriculum to a high standard
● Taking responsibility for trainee learning and skill development – in collaboration with the Training Coordinator and Teaching Assistant
● Managing expectations, behaviour and dynamics of the training cohort in a trauma- informed way.
● Maintaining a professional & focused learning environment at all times, with an end goal of employability
● Facilitating community amongst women on the programme, investing in each woman as a whole individual and supporting them to build confidence
● Running interventions for women who are struggling in the group or with the learning
● Tracking & documenting trainee progress in order to evaluate services and support fundraising proposals
● Delegating appropriate jobs to the Teaching Assistant and upskilling them to cover teaching sessions when needed 
● Responsible for facilitating the learning of Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course and supporting trainees to complete their online qualification

● Keeping the training kitchen clean to a professional standard and having high
expectations of cleanliness and food hygiene practices from the trainees to prepare
them for a real working environment
● Ensuring a trauma-informed approach to training and championing our trainees at all times.

Programme and Training Management
● Liaising with the second Baking Teacher to coordinate and arrange external masterclass teachers and extra curricular opportunities
● Coordinating with the second Baking Teacher to ensure that all baking ingredients, lunch and equipment are ordered for the week according to the set budget
● Ensuring all recipes are documented according to set guidelines
● Responsible for ensuring Health & Safety standards are followed at all times within the training kitchen
● Following & implementing Luminary Safeguarding Procedures
● Working closely with the Training and Progression Support Team to ensure targets are met, and implementing reflective practice to ensure trainees are receiving the best support and opportunities possible

Other
● Taking part in the appropriate training for the role as suggested by your line manager
● Supporting with coordinating Bake Along sessions for corporate and private clients to raise money for Luminary Ltd
● Support with graduation events (one evening once or twice per year)
● Fulfilling any appropriate roles assigned by your line manager, for example: assisting with trainee recruitment, monitoring and evaluation, and speaking publicly to raise awareness and secure funding.

Job Requirements and Abilities
Necessary:
● Highly skilled professional baker competent in bread, pastry and cakes
● Skilled and experienced in teaching others how to bake in a group setting
● Confident in managing a classroom setting and skilled at managing complex interpersonal dynamics whilst championing the principles of trauma-informed practice
● Copes well in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt well to changing priorities

● Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
● Personable and patient
● Motivated and proactive with the ability to multitask and manage competing demands
● A champion of Luminary’s organisational values of hope, empowerment, collaboration and empathy, with the ability to embody these in the learning environment
● Supportive of the Luminary Faith Policy, championing the role that faith can play in women’s recovery
● It is a requirement of this job role that the applicant is female under the Equality Act 2010.
● Confident in using IT systems, including Google Suite, Slack, Airtable

Desirable:
● Educated to Patisserie Level 3 or higher
● Adult teaching qualification (College or Further Education)
● Experience in a charity or social enterprise
● Experienced in working with women and/or girls from disadvantaged backgrounds
● Experience of facilitating learning for those with additional learning needs or ESOL