Employment advisors jobs
Circa £53,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Policy Adviser – Education.
The role provides strategic leadership on UK education policy across the organisation, with a current focus on early childhood learning and development. The role shapes and delivers rights-based policy influencing strategies, research, and analysis, working closely with colleagues in campaigns and political affairs to drive change for children in the UK.
The role requires expertise in UK education policy, clear experience leading advocacy-oriented research, and a history of influencing UK Government. You will bring a strong understanding of UK policy-making processes and a commitment to children’s rights.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 14 May 2026.
Interview date: Wednesday 27 May 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section below and complete it. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**
Position: Proposal Writer
Salary: £37,500 to £41,500 per annum based on experience
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover, up to 12 months.
Reports to: Senior Advisor, Private Philanthropy
Location: Shoreditch, East London (Hybrid Model)
Key internal relationships: Teams across Major donors, Trust & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, Comms, UNHCR global, CEO’s office
JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Writer. We are a small but high-performing team with big ambitions.
As a team player, you will work with colleagues across Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH), Communications and UNHCR global.
Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have prior experience of writing for philanthropic audiences.
This role is integral to the development of the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) programme. You will work collaboratively across the PPH team and with international colleagues drawing on a diverse range of content to develop high quality compelling assets which convey our organisational story and priority needs. These assets may be written tailored propositions, investment cases, impact reports, budgets and other creative materials.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
Role Responsibilities
The role operates primarily as an in-house writing and strategic support function, focused on the organisation’s highest-level donors and priority audiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Taking the lead on drafting and delivering a bi-annually Philanthropy newsletter for existing donors and selected prospects, strengthening stewardship and positioning UNHCR’s philanthropic offer.
- Supporting the cultivation and stewardship of priority relationships through the development of bespoke, high-quality and strategically aligned concept notes, proposals, cases for support, business cases, and stewardship/impact reports for Corporate partners, Major Donors, Trusts and Philanthropists.
- Producing high value external communications for philanthropists & corporate partners, including CEO comms and timely email updates sharing relevant news and insights.
- Acting as a trusted internal service, working with colleagues to shape clear, consistent, and donor-focused narratives
- Developing trusted relationships with internal stakeholders across Partnerships & Philanthropy and relevant international colleagues to ensure messaging is accurate, aligned consistent, and reflects the supporter’s motivations and interests.
- Remaining flexible and responsive to emergency situations, supporting the development of targeted materials for priority audiences as required.
- Maintaining a bank of high quality, ready-to-use fundraising and stewardship materials to enable rapid response to new opportunities, including summaries of core thematic areas and flagship initiatives.
- Working closely with Communications colleagues to help position UNHCR’s philanthropic ambitions across external channels, including digital and social platforms. This includes occasional content development, reactive writing, and updating sections of the Philanthropy and Partnerships webpage.
- Managing deadlines effectively by setting clear priorities and timelines for drafting, review, approval, and dissemination.
- Staying up to date on issues affecting displaced communities, key campaigns, international priorities, and field-based reporting to ensure credibility and relevance.
- Maintaining strong awareness of organisational priorities and key fundraising moments throughout the year to support donor progression.
- Continuously improving ways of working by reviewing and refining processes, coordination, and core materials.
- Supporting the development of additional fundraising and stewardship materials as required by the line manager.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Research skills and an ability to digest and distil technical information from a range of sources to produce donor-friendly, compelling, persuasive, and concise copy for a range of specific target audiences.
- Attention to detail and proofreading skills and an ability to give and receive clear and constructive feedback on creative and copy.
- Ability to create content that is well-written, well-designed, and factually reliable Ability to work at speed to respond to new opportunities as they emerge and prioritise accordingly.
- Knowledge of the principles of fundraising from philanthropists and high value donors.
- A flexible approach to managing and prioritising multiple tasks.
- Experience of taking initiative to ensure open and collaborative working.
- Experience of working across a busy team and managing a busy workload.
- Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and internally displaced people.
Personal Attributes and Experience
Essential Experience
- Experience of building effective and persuasive cases for support, collaborating with relevant internal teams
- Proven proficiency with design principles and tools (experience of Canva/Adobe suite desirable)
- Experience of developing inspiring and compelling proposals for HNWIs, corporates and/ or trusts.
- Demonstrable experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams
- Experience of delivering high quality work with minimum supervision, and the ability to be self-motivated.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience of, or a passionate interest in, the charity sector and the drive to mobilise supporters to stand with refugees
- Experience of working with Trustees and Development Boards
- Experience of using technology and other digital tools to support donor stewardship
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people; all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 8th May
Interviews date: Week commencing 18th May
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?

Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Implementation
Partner with the CEO to translate IMO’s strategic plan into a clear organisational roadmap with defined milestones, priorities and success measures. You will work collaboratively with the CEO to agree the order in which elements of the strategy should be prioritised, before turning this into the roadmap, milestones and delivery framework.
Work with the CEO and trustees to:
- Define strategic workstreams
- Establish measurable organisational KPIs
- Identify capability gaps and development needs
- Develop a structured strategy implementation framework that enables effective delivery across the organisation
Operating Model Design
Partner with the CEO to co-design IMO’s future operating model. This is a collaborative process, you will work closely with the CEO from the outset to shape the vision, ensuring the model reflects organisational priorities and is set up for successful implementation.
This will include:
- Programme structure and service architecture
- Governance and decision-making frameworks
- Internal processes and ways of working
- Data, reporting and impact measurement systems
- Team structures and capability requirements
Ensure the model supports sustainable growth, stronger partnerships and improved impact outcomes.
Business Planning and Financial Modelling
Develop a clear strategic business case underpinning the new strategy. This will include:
- Financial projections
- Income pipeline modelling
- Investment requirements
- Scenario planning for growth and risk
Provide analysis and recommendations to support board-level decision making.
Programme & Transformation Management
Act as programme lead for key strategic initiatives, including:
- Scaling of youth employability programmes
- Strengthening organisational infrastructure
- Development of a standalone mental health service
Develop and manage a comprehensive implementation plan, ensuring:
- Clear timelines
- Resource alignment
- Risk management
- Delivery accountability
Maintain a live transformation risk register and ensure issues are addressed proactively.
Stakeholder Engagement & Organisational Change
Work closely with the CEO to support organisational alignment around the new strategy. Responsibilities include:
- Facilitating internal workshops and planning sessions
- Supporting senior staff to translate strategy into operational delivery
- Communicating progress to trustees and key partners
- Managing organisational change and maintaining momentum
Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the CEO throughout the transformation process.
Qualifications
Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent) - Desirable
Experience
Proven experience leading strategy implementation, organisational transformation or operating model design - Essential
Experience working in growing or evolving organisations where structures, systems or programmes needed to be developed or scaled - Essential
Demonstrated success managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and limited resources - Essential
Experience developing business cases, strategic plans or financial models to support organisational decision making - Essential
Strong track record of delivering initiatives from concept through to implementation - Essential
Experience working in the charity, social enterprise or public sector environment - Desirable
Experience working closely with CEOs, boards or senior leadership teams - Desirable
Understanding of youth services, employability, public health or community development sectors - Desirable
Skills/Attributes
Ability to translate high-level strategy into practical operational delivery - Essential
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Essential
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels - Essential
Highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously - Essential
Comfortable operating with high levels of autonomy and responsibility - Essential
A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset - Essential
Your CV should include the names and contact details of two referees. It should also include your notice required from an existing employer.
Please limit your CV to two sides of A4. Your cover note should also be limited to two sides of A4.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Co Production
Location: Working from home
SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
· Committed - focused on making a difference to people’s lives.
The role:
We’re looking for a senior leader to make co-production the way we work — not a project, not a principle, but embedded practice across the organisation.
This is a high-impact role shaping how lived experience drives strategy, design, delivery, and decision-making. You’ll lead a specialist team, but your influence will stretch internally and externally.
You’ll be responsible for turning ambition into action — building a clear roadmap, strengthening capability, and ensuring co-production is consistent, credible, and genuinely embedded into our work.
You’ll lead the development and delivery of new co-production products and partnerships, generating income and strengthening our position as a sector leader in co-production practice.
What we are looking for:
Example as below
• Embedding co-production across the organisation so it becomes business-as-usual.
• Developing and delivering co-production products internally and externally and generating new income streams.
• Leading a bold roadmap for culture change and continuous improvement
• Influencing partners across social care and beyond.
• Strengthening governance, accountability, and consistency of practice
If you can help shift co-production from aspiration to reality — we want to hear from you.
What we offer in return:
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
We reserve the right to close the advert at any point we are actively reviewing applications.
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Job Title: Careers Advisers (Schools Team)
Location: Kent and Medway
Salary: Term Time Only salary including annual leave is £27,802 - £30,097 (FTE £32,343 - £35,012)
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 22.2)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Reports to: Regional Manager
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
Young Peoples’ Careers Service
CXK is the lead provider of Personal Careers Guidance to young people in schools and specialist centres across Kent & Medway, where we provide independent Personal Careers Guidance, via our CXK Young Peoples’ Careers Service.
We provide this through a variety of creative and innovative approaches:
The Team
We are a diverse and welcoming team of advisers, who use a wide variety of creative methods to deliver personalised, client centred, personal careers guidance, ranging from one-to-one sessions through to group guidance, parents and options evenings, as well as focused talks and assemblies. We have minimal admin and keep our clients’ experience central to what we do, providing an inclusive service with individualised action plans, including the use of visual career maps, career cards and white boards, alongside more traditional approaches where appropriate.
We follow the CDI code of ethics and best practice for Action Planning (which names and recognises CXKs innovative work in this area):
The team is led by Chris Targett RCDP, who alongside his work at CXK, is the current Chair of the Careers Writers Association and co-author of the recently released Career Development and Inclusive Practice book, published by Trotman Publishing in partnership with the CDI.
The team is small but impactful. Feedback from our young people, that tell us about what our students valued regards our services:
- Helping young people understand their next steps
- Helping young people understand the options and careers choices they have
- Helping young people to know where to access further help, information, or support
The Role
The Careers Advisers will cover one or more of the following regions: Medway, West Kent and Mid Kent to a broad range of school and college settings, delivering creative and inclusive Personal Careers Guidance, as well as assemblies and drop-in sessions as required.
Each student and each learning environment will be unique, so the opportunity lends itself well to candidates who enjoy traveling and working in varied locations, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and educating people of all abilities.
You will routinely liaise with Careers Leaders and senior school/ college staff to arrange and deliver activities for students during the school day. Whilst most delivery will take place between 8:30am and 4pm, travel before and after these times will be required and occasional attendance at parents’ and options evenings will also be required, but you will be given time off in lieu where this is applicable.
We would require you to work five days-a-week, term time only, with a pro rata holiday entitlement. If you would prefer part-time only employment (minimum of three days a week), this can be negotiated.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
- Level 6 qualification (or above) in Careers Guidance Qualification (or equivalent
- Knowledge of Post 16 and Post 18 education and training routes for young people with and without additional needs and disabilities
- In possession of a full, clean UK Drivers Licence with access to your own vehicle
Core Competencies
- Experience of delivering careers, education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) in schools / colleges and face-to-face with young people
- Events rebalanced via “time off in lieu”
- A willingness to deliver activities during school timetables; occasional evening
- Adept at juggling activities, travel and routine project admin; balancing school site work with homebased preparation
- Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work enabling you to fulfil your potential. This eclectic and exciting role within the CXK Young Peoples’ Careers team, provides the opportunity for you to travel from home to various education settings, networking with teachers and careers educators across the Kent and Medway area. You will hone specialised skills and knowledge relating to Post 16 and 18 career pathways, including 6th Forms, colleges, study programmes, gap-years, entrepreneurship, university and apprenticeship routes whilst being a positive influence on young people’s lives.
CXK employee benefits include:
- CDI and professional register membership (RCDP) paid for by CXK
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Training and development programmes and opportunities
- Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Ongoing
Application review date: Ongoing
Interviews dates: Ongoing
Useful Information
Should you wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact recruitment @ cxk . org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references before any offer of employment can be made.
All applications must be submitted online via our online portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an Interim Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Project Manager to lead the development of our EDI Strategy for 2026–2030 over a 6 month fixed-term contract. Building on strong foundations, you will create a practical, evidence‑based roadmap that embeds decolonisation principles, equitable partnerships, and best practice across the organisation. You will help deliver a clear, measurable framework that drives accountability and lasting impact, working closely with colleagues and senior leaders.
In this role you will report to the joint sponsors of the EDI Strategy, the Chief Strategy and People Officer, Cheryl King-McDowall (based in London) and Chief Programme and Impact Officer, Adam Weiss (based in Brussels).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the refresh of ClientEarth’s EDI Strategy for 2026–2030, building upon the organisation’s existing framework.
- Integrate decolonisation principles and equitable partnership models into the strategy design.
- Ensure all strategic plans are aligned with relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010, and best practice EDI standards.
- Conduct organisational diagnostics, including data and gap analyses, benchmarking, policy reviews, and stakeholder/staff network engagement
- Design and facilitate workshops, consultations, and engagement sessions with staff at all levels.
- Lead the development of ClientEarth’s submission to the UK based environmental NGO SOS UK! RACE report
- Manage delivery of the project within agreed budgets, including commissioning and working with external EDI advisors where required.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Extensive understanding of EDI legislation and regulatory requirements in the UK, particularly the Equality Act 2010.
- Experience in embedding EDI thinking into business planning, policies and processes, and direct service delivery.
- Knowledge of equitable partnership models and racialised dynamics and experience of designing and implementing EDI and decolonisation strategies.
- Demonstrable experience working with NGOs or within multistakeholder, mission-driven organisations.
- Experience of developing and applying KPIs and metrics related to EDI impact and performance management.
- Strong alignment with ClientEarth’s values and commitment to our vision, mission, and equity, diversity, and inclusion strategy objectives.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help launch a new initiative housing the homeless through the local church
Hope into Action is a national Christian charity enabling local churches to provide homes and support for people experiencing homelessness.
We are launching a new Hope into Action franchise in Milton Keynes, and are looking for a Location Lead to help establish and grow the project from the ground up.
Working with churches, volunteers, and the Hope into Action national team, you will help create homes where people can rebuild their lives within a supportive Christian community.
About the role
As Location Lead, you will provide local leadership and coordination for the Milton Keynes project.
At launch the project will involve one house supporting up to three tenants, working in partnership with our first partner church, New Life Church Milton Keynes.
You will help:
- Build partnerships with churches across Milton Keynes
- Support and encourage church volunteers
- Ensure safeguarding and governance standards are maintained
- Develop relationships with local agencies, supporters, and investors
- Lay the foundations for future houses and growth
You will work closely with Hope into Action UK advisors, who provide established policies, safeguarding frameworks, systems, and ongoing support.
This means you are not building a housing project from scratch - you are helping implement and grow an established national model locally.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is motivated by their Christian faith and compassion for those experiencing homelessness
- Enjoys building relationships and connecting people around a shared vision
- Is organised, proactive, and comfortable coordinating people and systems
- Can work collaboratively with churches, volunteers, and community partners
- Has initiative and enjoys helping something new take shape
Experience in leadership, community work, housing, or charity management would be helpful, but we are equally interested in people with the right values, attitude, and relational skills.
A pioneering opportunity
This is an opportunity to help establish a project that could grow to support many more people across Milton Keynes in the years ahead.
As the project grows and additional houses are opened, hours and responsibilities are expected to increase accordingly.
For the right candidate this role could be combined with the Church & Tenant Empowerment Worker role (total hours to be agreed) which can be found on our website here..
To apply, please send your completed application form by 5pm, Friday 22nd May 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Across South West Surrey (initial focus) and Runnymede & Spelthorne (hybrid working available)
Lead advice services that make a real difference
We’re looking for an experienced leader to join us as Interim Head of Service Delivery, working across both Citizens Advice South West Surrey (CASWS) and Citizens Advice Runnymede and Spelthorne (CARS). This role will start focusing on CASWS, and then over the fixed term period also cover CARS.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and strengthen advice services across two local Citizens Advice organisations, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality support to people facing complex challenges.
Every year our services help thousands of people with issues such as housing, debt, benefits, employment and the cost of living. This role will help ensure that support remains high quality, well-led and focused on the needs of our communities.
About the role
As Interim Head of Service Delivery you will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for advice services across both organisations
- Lead and support a team of service managers, supervisors and advisers
- Ensure services meet quality standards, funder requirements and performance targets
- Lead improvements where service performance or advice quality falls below expected standards
- Support managers to develop their teams and deliver excellent client services
- Strengthen collaboration and shared learning between the two organisations
You’ll play a key role in ensuring our services remain effective, resilient and responsive to client needs during an important period of organisational development.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An experienced leader and people manager
- Confident supporting and developing managers and teams
- Skilled at improving service performance and quality
- Comfortable working in a complex operational environment
- A strong communicator who can build relationships and inspire teams
Experience in advice services, public services or the voluntary sector would be beneficial, but most important is your ability to lead people, support improvement and deliver high-quality services.
Why join us?
Working at Citizens Advice means being part of a service that:
- Helps people solve problems and move forward with their lives
- Stands up for fairness and improves systems through evidence and advocacy
- Is rooted in local communities and strengthened by staff and volunteers
You’ll be joining two collaborative organisations committed to providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to those who need it most.
Please read the Person Specification and more information about CASWS on our vacancy page via the apply button.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV and a Cover Letter, setting out your suitability for the role, including how you meet the first three essential criteria under the Person Specification to our recruitment email (available on our vacancy page via the apply button.
Deadline for this role is 9am Monday 27 April 2026
The Citizens Advice service values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
To take up this post you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that Citizens Advice South West Surrey does not hold a sponsor licence and, therefore, cannot issue certificates of sponsorship under the points-based system.
AI can be a useful tool to support your application; however, we ask that cover letters, interview answers and tasks are based on your own skills and experience.
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About Us
Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights. We deliver our work by building and maintaining open-data platforms, creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks, and accelerating accountability and action in the finance sector with nature-positive guidance to help achieve deforestation-free portfolios.
We work globally, with a focus on both forested regions (particularly across Latin America and South East Asia), and major consumer and financial markets (with a focus on Europe, the US, Singapore and China). We have a distributed team of around 70 people worldwide, with a main office in Oxford (UK). We work via close and deep partnerships, including with institutions like the Stockholm Environment Institute, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, UNEP Finance Initiative, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the Zoological Society of London, and many many others.
About the Role
As People and Culture Lead, reporting to the Director of Execution & Planning, you will be responsible for the delivery and development of the People function at Global Canopy. Providing advice and support to the Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead on people and culture initiatives that enable our team to maximise their potential, resulting in greater impact as an organisation.
You will bring excellent relationship-building and influencing skills as well as strong technical expertise to ensure that we can recruit, retain, develop, support and engage the people we rely on to deliver our vital work for forests, nature and human rights. You will manage all aspects of team members’ journey with the organisation, including recruitment, performance and development, employee relations and pay and benefits.
This is a great role for an experienced People professional who believes in the power of a people-centred organisation, has had previous success in delivering people and culture change projects and working in a business-partnering role. You will be comfortable managing upwards, acting as a trusted advisor, and confident being the face of People and Culture at an organisational level. You will thrive in a dynamic non-profit environment, delivering on complex and impactful projects around the world. We are looking for someone who leads with empathy and wisdom, putting individuals at the heart of their work.
Responsibilities
Employee life cycle management
- Be responsible for the creation, maintenance, evolution and operation of all HR policies, processes and systems
- Work closely with the leadership team and internal boards on areas such as recruitment, performance, learning and development, absence, salaries/benefits, job grading and employee engagement
- Ensure the ongoing development of our P&C offering is aligned with our culture
Support & advice to leaders and managers
- Build strong working relationships with senior team leaders in order to support them directly
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to people managers ensuring that our people are supported to thrive and develop
- Advise on people issues and managing cases, to ensure that processes are followed in line with Global Canopy’s policy, best practice and employment legislation
Support delivery of Global Canopy’s People plan
- Alongside the Director of Execution & Planning, drive the implementation of people initiatives and be responsible for the successful embedding of changes
- Lead on connection and collaboration initiatives to build a cohesive, highly motivated team in line with Global Canopy’s culture and in the context of hybrid working
- Provide and present reports and maintain KPIs related to our people.
Management
- Line management of People and Recruitment Advisor, supporting them in their management of recruitment for Global Canopy, and providing coaching and mentoring to support their ongoing development
- Manage the relationship with our EOR providers
- Alongside the Director of Execution & Planning and Operations Coordinator, provide leadership on data protection across the organisation
About You
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:
- People-first and positive approach to HR management
- Broad experience of managing human resources work across organisations, with a good understanding of HR procedures and legislation in the UK
- Alignment with our values and our mission and a commitment to collaboration and a passion for developing an organisational culture in which people thrive
Essential behavioural competencies:
- Leading with warmth
- Demonstrates credibility and emotional intelligence
- Structured and effective in communications
- Able to handle difficult situations sensitively and confidentially
- Initiative and ability to manage and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines
- Creativity
Skills and experience:
Required:
- CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience
- Experience managing all aspects of employee lifecycle
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice
- Experience and expertise to support in the areas of diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and employee wellbeing and engagement in a hybrid context
- Experience of working in an advisory capacity and regularly reporting to senior leaders
- Experience of working across different departments/functions in a matrixed and int’l organisation
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Ability to take a leadership role in change projects
- Experience of working internationally with employees based outside the UK – and covered by non-UK law
- Experience or understanding of the context for a charity / not for profit organisation
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £55,000- £60,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.
Nature of contract: Full time or 0.8 FTE. Permanent. This is a hybrid role working from home and our office in Oxford. There is a requirement to attend the office once a week and for other meetings/work as required.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please follow the instructions and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter. The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).
Right-to-work in the UK is required for this role.
All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.
The closing date for applications is 27 April 2026 at 9 am GMT. We will be conducting rolling interviews after the Easter bank holidays. Early application is encouraged, as we may close the position early if suitable candidates are identified.
First-round interviews will be held online. We plan to conduct second-round interviews in Oxford when possible (we will reimburse reasonable travel expenses for candidates). A written task and key colleague meeting will also form part of the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The Senior Integration Officer will provide team leadership for longer-term integration casework for refugee households—including both adults and children—resettling in Hampshire under the UK Government Resettlement Programme. This includes the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP), the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Community Sponsorship, and other eligible schemes. The role focuses on households in their second year onwards of engagement with the service (following completion of the initial resettlement period).
The Senior Integration Officer line manages two Integration Officers and holds a 50% capacity caseload (including complex integration cases), providing reflective supervision, case direction and oversight of safeguarding cases. The postholder will maintain oversight of case management standards, support planning and Outcomes Star use, data quality, and performance reporting in line with contractual requirements.
Key Working Relationships
This position will work closely with all staff involved in the delivery of the Hampshire Resettlement and Integration Support Service. This will include the Programme Manager (Resettlement and Integration), Senior Resettlement Officer, Integration Officers, Bilingual Integration Officer, Bilingual Resettlement Officers, Refugee Employability Caseworker, ESOL Coordinator and Senior Community and Engagement Officer.
Externally, the position will build and maintain strong working relationships with our partners, Citizens Advice Rushmoor, statutory services, commissioned providers, and voluntary and community sector partners across Hampshire. The Senior Integration Officer will represent the service at multi-agency forums, strengthening referral and escalation pathways (including for safeguarding and complex needs), and will work with partners to highlight systemic and individual barriers to independence and longer-term integration outcomes for resettled households.
This role is line managed by the Programme Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship with the UK Safeguarding Advisor on safeguarding matters.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Support to Households (50% caseload capacity)
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Hold a 50% capacity caseload, including complex or high-need integration cases, providing direct one-to-one support and modelling best practice.
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Provide tailored strengths -based casework support to refugee households in years 2 onwards, supporting progression towards independence and reduced reliance on intensive services.
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Where applicable, provide bilingual support and where not possible work effectively with interpreters to ensure clear, accurate and culturally appropriate communication.
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Deliver and/or lead group-based integration sessions and workshops that support access to information, peer learning and opportunities related to longer-term settlement in the UK.
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Lead on partnership development and maintenance (including with Citizens Advice Rushmoor and other local partners), strengthening referral and signposting pathways and coordinating access to services and resources that enable clients to meet their short- and long-term goals.
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Support the completion and regular review of individual Support Plans using the Outcomes Star tool, with a focus on progression, goal-setting and exit planning.
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Advocate, verbally and in written form, on behalf of clients with service providers and statutory agencies, and support escalation and problem-solving where required.
Team support and quality assurance (40%)
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Line manage two Integration Officers, including setting objectives, providing regular reflective supervision, supporting wellbeing and professional development, and completing performance review processes.
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Provide case management support and oversight, including reviewing Individual Support Plans/Outcomes Star use, ensuring timely case notes, and embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed practice.
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Support team coordination and consistency, including agreeing priorities, balancing workload, supporting cover arrangements, and promoting learning and continuous improvement.
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Provide coaching/training and on-the-job support to strengthen delivery.
Safeguarding
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Serve as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and record all incidents promptly and confidentially in the CRM.
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Complete initial risk assessments using the matrix and manage low/medium-risk cases in line with the IRC UK Safeguarding SOP, escalating to the Project Manager for supervision and closure.
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Escalate high-risk concerns immediately to the UK Safeguarding Advisor and seek guidance on complex or unclear cases.
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Oversee programme safeguarding across delivery: track actions/outcomes, participate in weekly case reviews, engage partners, and promote staff understanding of reporting procedures.
Key administrative tasks and ways of working (10%)
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Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all reporting requirements, including oversight of database management, case noting and file maintenance, with a focus on evidencing client progress and outcomes in line with data protection and contractual requirements.
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Monitor data quality across the team, implementing checks, addressing gaps promptly and supporting the Integration Officers to maintain consistently high documentation standards.
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Coordinate and support project logistics (as needed), such as arranging venues, preparing materials for group sessions, and ensuring accessible delivery across partner sites.
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Provide flexible administrative support to meet project needs, including contributing to internal reporting and contract performance monitoring.
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Attend and contribute to multi-agency coordination meetings and service development discussions, bringing operational insight to improve longer-term integration support.
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Regularly gather and act on client and partner feedback to improve service quality, accessibility and responsiveness, and support continuous improvement across the team.
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Carry out all duties in accordance with the aims, values and policies of the International Rescue Committee, in particular in relation to safeguarding, confidentiality, impartiality and equal opportunities, relevant legislation and contractual/donor requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
Essential
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Demonstrated ability to lead on longer-term integration delivery, supporting clients to move towards independence, providing operational guidance, coaching and support to staff members to ensure consistent, high-quality, outcomes-focused casework.**
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English.
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Sound understanding of safeguarding principles and risk management processes, with the ability to exercise professional judgement and provide appropriate guidance in complex or sensitive situations. **
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Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to navigate and maintain a wide range of internal and external partnerships.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
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Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience leading meetings or trainings via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
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Ability to work flexibly both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area and, where required, to attend partner locations and multi-agency meetings.
Desirable
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Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto or another relevant community language, enhancing culturally responsive engagement and reducing reliance on interpretation where appropriate.
Experience:
Essential
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Significant experience supporting refugees, asylum seekers or other vulnerable populations through structured integration pathways, including progression in employment, education, financial stability and community participation. **
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Proven line management, supervision or team leadership experience for diverse staff within a casework, social care or integration-focused environment, including responsibility for case oversight, performance support and professional development. **
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Strong working knowledge of UK statutory and voluntary sector systems and services.
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Significant experience using Client Management Relationship systems and leading data quality assurance processes. This includes implementing routine checks and controls across case records and client management systems, ensuring timely corrective action and maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.
The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.



PURPOSE OF POST:
To provide structured housing related support to tenants of Mind in Gwent Supported Housing, and floating tenancy support to people experiencing mental health difficulties.
To act as keyworker providing practical and emotional support, advice, information and advocacy towards the goal of achieving greater independence in the community.
To liaise with a range of statutory and voluntary professionals and organisations to maximise resources for the client.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver person-centred housing related intervention to clients which promotes their mental wellbeing and independence whilst supporting to progress toward a life without the need for support. To work with clients in a manner which promotes autonomy to assess their own needs and develop and create individual personal support and plans to achieve their identified goals.
To network effectively with voluntary and statutory agencies to promote the needs of the clients.
Working with clients so that they have the knowledge, understanding and skills to access services and support with the aim to improve their mental wellbeing and resilience.
Provide support to clients in accessing benefits and housing-related assistance, when applicable, to enhance their income and housing opportunities. Stay informed about current Social Security policies and housing legislation, ensuring clients are referred to specialist advisors when necessary.
Focus on client involvement ensuring that clients have their views heard and that the needs and wishes, individually and collectively, are respected in the services and support provided.
Work as part of the Housing and Tenancy Support Team and the wider Mind in Gwent Team to develop and deliver activities that achieve positive outcomes for Mind in Gwent tenants or clients receiving tenancy support.
Ensure all work is recorded and monitored to achieve outcomes and contribute to performance management on an individual, team and organisational basis.
Ensure that anti-racism, equality and diversity are central to your work addressing disadvantage, inequalities, stigma and discrimination, making sure that you act to reach people from marginalised or disadvantaged groups and that the services you provide match their needs.
Work in accordance with best practice, legal requirements, the policies of Mind in Gwent, and the policies prescribed by the funders and to contribute in the development of such policies.
Support service development through researching models including, but not restricted to, good practice, sharing good practice guidelines, developing and leading on partnerships and initiating new services.
To contribute to the work of other projects and teams of Mind in Gwent as when required or directed to provide cover or to develop new skills or take on new opportunities.
A full job description can be found in the attachments.
Interviews will be held on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th May
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Details
Position:Head of Community Support and Operations
Location:Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Hours:30 hours to be taken flexibly over Monday – Friday; 1 day wfh allowance
Salary: £50,562 FTE (£40,996 pro rata)
Contract type:Permanent
Reportable to: CEO
Direct reports: Volunteer Development Co-ordinator, Charity Advisor and Partnership Coordinator and any relevant roles that develop
Job Purpose
The Head of Community Support and Operations is a pivotal new role being introduced to the executive team at Barnsley CVS. This person will be a key role in the growth and development of the executive team. You will play an exciting part in the delivery and development of the recently developed 4-year strategy and theory of change. Your role will drive intention and focus on developing our support to the sector in a meaningful way to high standards, whilst ensuring our own internal operations reflect best practice. You will need a strong knowledge of charity set up, management and governance along with a passion for what the VCSE sector does. You will be confident in people management and development; have the ability to work inclusively with a wide range of people and backgrounds and the skill to see gaps and opportunities for service development.
You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to identify gaps and opportunities to develop our offer of support to the sector whether through direct services, training, brokerage agreements or membership offers. As you identify these opportunities, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Business Development to explore commercial income options that are also in line with our mission and vision.
Using your excellent people skills, you will act as the first point of contact for HR matters within the charity, overseeing the general management of our online HR system, policies and procedures. You will work in collaboration with the CEO in any areas that need significant development or management.
You will keep up to date with new initiatives and ideas in the wider infrastructure sector, relevant legislation and modern thinking in relation to charity management best practice.
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave increasing with years of service + annual leave given between Christmas and New Year that doesn't count against your annual leave
- Sick leave entitlement increases with years of service
- 5% pension contribution
- Paid leave to complete voluntary activity for up to 5 days pro rata
- Discount on local gym membership
- Flexible working with TOIL given for any additional hours worked
We provide leadership, support and coordination to the vibrant VCSE sector in Barnsley to create a positive drive that impacts communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity that supports people affected by Huntington's disease across England and Wales. We provide information, advice and support to families, friends, and healthcare professionals.
We are looking for three new team members to join our team of Specialist Huntington's Disease Advisers to support people affected by Huntington’s disease.
The roles available are:
• Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire, North & East Devon, Weston Supermare & Wiltshire Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser (part-time, 28 hours)
• East and South Yorkshire Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser (part-time, 21 hours)
• Surrey and South London Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser (part-time, 21 hours)
All roles available are home-based, but must be living in the area specified in the job title, as the job involves extensive travel within the region and occasional travel across England and Wales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is dedicated and committed to the welfare of families affected by Huntington’s disease, developing and improving the quality of care that they receive. You will need to have skills gained within a Health and Social Care profession. Your main responsibilities will be to offer help, information, advice, support and education to everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and professionals involved in supporting them.
All three vacancies are on a part-time permanent contract. Due to team-wide commitments, you must be available to work on Tuesdays. All other working days (in line with contracted hours) may be flexible around your individual needs and the needs of the role. Regular working pattern will be agreed with your line manager upon successful appointment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to our organisation.
Learn more about the role in the job pack included.
We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. Providing this information is voluntary.
The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.
Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.
Click on 'apply' to begin your application. To ensure your consideration, you must upload both a CV and cover letter (make sure to press 'upload' for both documents before completing the application process!).
Your application must include which of the 3 vacancies you are applying for. You must be located within the areas the role covers. Your cover letter should also include why you are applying for the role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The job description and person specification can be found within the job vacancy pack.
Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 17 May, 5pm.
First round interviews will be held online Thursday 4 - Friday 5 June. Second round interviews will be held in-person in London Thursday 11 - Friday 12 June.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
* 1 additional cultural or wellbeing leave day (pro rata for part-time staff)
* A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Medicash scheme
* Travel-to-work scheme
* Flexible working approach
* Family forward policies
* Supportive and positive working environment
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities
We improve care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease, educate families and professionals, and champion people’s rights.



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Walk alongside people rebuilding their lives
Hope into Action is a national Christian charity that enables local churches to house people experiencing homelessness.
We are launching a new Hope into Action project in Milton Keynes, and are looking for a Church & Tenant Empowerment Worker to support tenants and church volunteers as the project begins.
This role focuses on relationship, encouragement, and practical support as people rebuild stability and independence.
About the role
At launch the project will involve one house with up to three tenants, supported by church volunteers and the Hope into Action network.
As Church & Tenant Empowerment Worker you will:
- Walk alongside tenants as they settle into their new home
- Support them in developing independence and life skills
- Help them access relevant services and appointments
- Encourage positive relationships within the house
- Support church volunteers who build friendships with tenants
- Maintain simple casework records and communication with the team
You will be supported by:
- a Location Lead
- Hope into Action UK systems and advisors
- trained church volunteers
- partner agencies
This means the role focuses primarily on people and relationships, rather than large caseloads or complex housing management.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is motivated by their Christian faith
- Has compassion for people facing difficult life circumstances
- Builds trust easily and listens well
- Is organised and able to maintain clear boundaries
- Enjoys working collaboratively with volunteers and churches
Experience working with vulnerable adults, homelessness services, or community work would be helpful, but the most important qualities are empathy, resilience, and relational skills.
A role that can grow
As the Milton Keynes project grows and additional houses are opened, hours and responsibilities are expected to increase in line with the number of tenants supported.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Copywriter
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £41,783 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £46,666 per year for London (including London allowance)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Communications and Content Lead, the Copywriter will inspire audiences to give, act and pray with Christian Aid, so everyone can live a full life, free from poverty and injustice.
The post-holder will generate compelling creative copy and make impactful decisions around writing, editing, proofing and reviewing copy to the highest quality standard and supporting freelancers and agencies to do the same. Their output uses their creativity, expertise and passion for copy to create and oversee exemplary content for both print and digital media.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Copywriter include:
- Provide copy leadership within the Communications Division and ensures high quality copy aligns with Christian Aid’s tone of voice and brand.
- Review written content to ensure it supports fundraising and advocacy goals to the highest standard.
- Undertake a range of ad-hoc and planned copy-based and creative services or projects delivered to internal clients including creative consultations, pre-brief scoping sessions, and sanctioning exemptions to specific brand messaging.
- Manage freelance copywriters on the roster, ensuring they are trained and advised on how to apply the brand tone of voice and messaging through various types of content, in addition agencies are given feedback and direction to maximise our impact.
- Collaborate with teams across Christian Aid, enabling colleagues to write and edit content through advice, training and inductions.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Highly developed copywriting, editing, proofing and creative concepting skills. An authoritative and inspiring writer, able to create stand-out copy and adapt writing style to meet audience needs.
- Significant experience in a relevant field e.g. Creative Writing, Marketing, Communications, or Content Creation.
- Significant experience of developing, managing, and applying brand guidelines.
- Significant experience of championing a brand and brand values to colleagues, freelancers and agencies.
- Highly developed time, creative and project management skills.
- Developed ability to work autonomously in a creative, fast-paced environment, across a wide range of print and digital projects including, direct mailings, awareness campaigns, magazines and social media assets.
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Confident in pitching to and influencing internal clients.
- Significant experience of collaborative creative work, particularly with colleagues and freelancers.
- Highly developed ability to interrogate briefs and suggest creative solutions, adapting written style to need.
- Highly developed eye for detail with ability to spot errors, unethical nuances and potential legal issues.
- Understanding of the latest trends in copywriting, including knowledge of writing for the web.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the charity/not-for-profit sector.
- Understanding of communications and ethics within international development.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


