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UK Reads is the UK-based charity of the global non-profit World Literacy Foundation, which works to eradicate illiteracy and promote equitable access to education. UK Reads specifically targets underserved children and communities across the UK, ensuring that every child has access to the literacy support they need to thrive academically and personally.

Our work focuses on closing the literacy gap for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. We partner with schools, libraries, and local organisations to deliver high-impact literacy programmes, distribute free books, and foster a love of reading.

We believe that literacy is the foundation of lifelong opportunity, and we are committed to ensuring no child is left behind because of where they were born or their personal circumstances.

UK Reads is seeking dynamic, passionate, and engaging Literacy Workshop Facilitators to join our team. As a Literacy Facilitator, you will be responsible for delivering inspiring and interactive literacy workshops to children and young people in schools and community settings across London, with a particular focus on East London.

Our workshops are designed to support key literacy skills including reading comprehension, vocabulary building, performance, creative thinking, imagination, communication, and - above all -the joy of reading. Sessions are child-centred, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of different schools and learners. Activities include interactive storytelling, games, drama-based literacy, and imaginative writing tasks that spark curiosity and build confidence.

Facilitators will also help deliver our whole-class or group Pen Pal Project—a volunteer-driven initiative that engages pupils in the power of letter writing. This project amplifies young voices, nurtures connection through communication, and encourages writing for authentic purposes. It is designed to help children fall in love with writing while developing empathy and self-expression and connecting them to peers in other countries.

This is a flexible freelance position with workshop opportunities varying monthly. Facilitators must reside in London and be available to travel across the city. A willingness to travel outside of London for special sessions or events is an advantage.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, energetic, confident, and able to independently lead engaging, creative, and inclusive sessions. The successful candidate will bring a strong literacy background, a passion for working with children, and the ability to adapt in diverse and dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver literacy workshops and writing sessions independently or as part of a small team to children and young people in schools, fostering a safe, collaborative, and productive learning environment.
• Utilise your expertise to lead workshops, ensuring that participants get the most out of the experience and actively engage in literacy activities.
• Support in the creation of student-centred workshops that cater to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the community.
• Offer encouragement and motivation to participants to enhance their literacy skills and confidence.
• Support the Delivery Lead to ensure the smooth running of workshop days, including setting up activities and managing logistics.
• Ensure that workshop activities are safely and effectively implemented in an organised and professional manner.
• Participate in the evaluation of workshop and sessions delivery, gathering feedback from schools and students, and providing input for ongoing development and improvement.
• Attend virtual check-ins and trainings with the Delivery Lead or Programme Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the Delivery Lead in developing and delivering targeted literacy workshops tailored to students' reading levels, interests, and compensation needs.
• Co-deliver Pen Pal Project writing workshops, engaging whole classes and supporting volunteers in the delivery of inclusive, creative writing sessions for children aged 5–16. Encourage writing enjoyment, fluency, and confidence in every session.
• Adapt workshop content to suit varying literacy levels and ensure accessibility and engagement for all participants.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience delivering educational or creative workshops to children and young people - particularly those focused on literacy, storytelling, drama, or performance.
• Strong literacy background and fluent command of English (written and spoken).
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SENDs).
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Current Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

Essential Skills:

• Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and age-appropriate content.
• Confident and enthusiastic presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organised and reliable with a professional approach.
• High energy, adaptable, and proactive in managing sessions.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with creative arts, storytelling, or drama as educational tools.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed or inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience working in diverse community settings or with EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for interactive learning.
• Experience working with parents and caregivers

If you are passionate about literacy education and making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate- Children & Young People (CYP IDVA) to join the Children & Young People team in Warwickshire, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is home-based with regular travel required throughout the region.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

About the role:

As a Children & Young People Domestic Violence Advocate you will:

• Provide one to one support to children and young people put in, and on occasions you may need to support with group work to children and young people.
• Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for children & young people.
• Play a vital role in ensuring we provide high quality, end-to-end support to children & young people to help them to recover from abuse.
• Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.

You will need:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills
• A good understanding of the impact of Domestic Abuse
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

We are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-known charity, who are seeking a Direct Marketing and Legacy Manager. This exciting opportunity begins in September on a 12-week contract, making it ideal for someone finishing a contract in August or looking to start a new role after the summer break. There is also the potential for this position to become permanent following the initial contract period.

This role is crucial in supporting the strategic direction and operational plans for individual giving programmes, including appeals, regular giving, and legacies, with the aim of maximising net income from both new and existing streams. The Direct Marketing and Legacy Manager will play a key part in reigniting the legacy programme and growing overall Individual Giving income to ensure long-term support for their service users. 

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of department to plan and oversee retention and acquisition campaigns, ensuring they meet income and expenditure targets.

• Create KPIs and income targets, measuring and reporting on progress against the Individual Giving and Legacy strategy, making data-driven decisions.

• Further the Digital Strategy, optimising digital response as a primary opportunity.

• Develop and implement a multi-year legacy strategy to build a strong legacy pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding annual income targets.

• Develop and manage new Retention and Acquisition initiatives.

• Manage existing activities, review, evaluate, and report on them in a timely manner to optimise and expand income goals.

• Ensure close working across the organisation to demonstrate impact and build collaborative funding approaches.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on sector and market trends and the legal environment impacting legacy fundraising.

• Create a legacy stewardship plan and manage the portfolio of legacy supporters and prospects.

• Create clear supporter journeys for new and existing supporters, legacy donors, and prospects.

• Write and coordinate the delivery of persuasive legacy marketing, cultivation, and stewardship materials.

• Maintain meticulous records on the CRM and work closely with the Legacy Administrator to ensure income is properly received, recorded, and reported.

• Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and key partners.

• Work with other members of the team to create a long-term strategy to improve joint communications.

• Work with the communication team to build a bank of personal stories for compelling appeals.

• Manage expenditure and work with the Head of department on budget management and pipeline reporting.

• Contribute to a supportive, high-performing, and collaborative working culture.

Person Specifications:

• Excellent organisation, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with a passion for delighting supporters.

• Knowledge of fundraising laws and regulations in relation to data protection and compliance.

• Extensive knowledge of the Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice.

• Experience of managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment and direct experience of overseeing a legacy strategy to build or re-invigorate a legacy pipeline.

• Experience of managing external agencies and suppliers.

• Experience of detailed analysis and evaluation of activities.

• Experience of developing digital communications.

• Strong experience of legacy fundraising with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding six or seven-figure annual legacy income targets.

• An outstanding track record and aptitude for creating meaningful connections with high-value prospects and partners.

• Experience planning and executing annual stewardship activities and events.

• Extensive experience working with non-fundraising colleagues to strengthen fundraising activity.

• Management or mentorship of staff and/or volunteers.

• Previous budget and KPI management experience, including preparation of annual fundraising strategies, plans, and reports.

• A proactive, self-starter who is comfortable working alone but can also be a team player.

• Ability to take a hands-on approach in a rapidly changing environment, adapting as necessary.

What’s on Offer:

• £181.74 daily rate + £27.26 daily holiday pay (£209.00 total PAYE) 
• Hybrid working, one a day per week in central London 
• Full-time opportunity or 0.8 considered 
• 12 week contract 
• 15th September start date 

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Our client has chosen to partner with us exclusively on this recruitment, so any speculative CVs received directly will be forwarded to us.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from. 

Your role in our mission….. 

To ensure we can continue our important work, our Fundraising team are incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of our activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in.

What you will be doing

• Be the primary contact for supporters, patients, and families and offer excellent service to supporters through various communication channels. 
• Develop strong internal relationships to enhance fundraising efforts and support Marie Curie activities. Help identify and engage new supporters.
• Record, bank, and process supporter income in line with Marie Curie policies. Maintain accurate financial and supporter records.
• Provide stewardship for Fundraising My Way participants, local fundraising groups, volunteers, and third-party eventers.
• Manage collection site bookings and permits, contact volunteers, dispatch materials, and ensure proper follow-up and record-keeping for collections. 

What you will need 

• Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach 
• Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases 
• Excellent people and customer service skills. 
• Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities. 

Please see the full job description here

Application Process 

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  Please cite your preferred location. 

Close date for applications: Monday 21st July 2025

Salary: £22,222 – £24,350

Contract: Full Time, Permanent  

Based: Penarth Hospice 

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Caseworker to join the team in Blackpool, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based at Accrington. Once your probation period is completed you will be eligible to apply for hybrid working. All travel costs to and from appointments from your office base will be reimbursed.

As a Domestic Abuse Caseworker, you will be:

• Focusing on victims of domestic abuse and will provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
• This will include supporting victims either face to face or over the telephone to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their family safe. It will involve developing individual safety plans to meet client's needs as identified in the needs and risk assessment.
• You will provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including
• exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance and support clients through the criminal justice system.
• You will participate fully in multi-agency meetings by being the voice of the client and follow up actions agreed in meetings keeping the client's safety at the forefront of proceedings.

You will need to:

• Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Understand Safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
• Have theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework
• Experience of managing a complex caseload, to prioritise work and deal with competing demands demonstrating an organised and methodical approach to work
• Have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
• Demonstrate the ability to use IT applications competently including, Microsoft Word, Excel etc. and Case Management systems in order to keep accurate records and monitoring your performance.
• This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with the a well renowned institute for the prevention of blindness in their search for a Head of Fundraising and Partnerships - a pivotal role that will lead the development and delivery of a crucial fundraising programme, with a strong focus on Trusts and Foundations and collaborative funding opportunities.

"Over 1 billion people, live with vision loss that could have been avoided or treated.

Public health challenges at this scale, require collective action by governments, private sector, civil society and the public.

We hold the collective power and influence to work with leaders, funders and governments around the world to ensure eye health gets the political, health and development priority it needs. Eye health is not an optional extra. It is vital to ensuring people reach their full potential at school, at work and beyond.​

We have significantly increased our income, reach and impact over the last 5 years - and we have big plans to continue to accelerate action to end avoidable sight loss by 2030. As our new Head of Fundraising and Partnerships your experience, expertise and relationship building approach will be key to us achieving our income goals."

Nick Parker Director of Development and Operations at the charity

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation that brings together a powerful network of over 250 member organisations working to end avoidable sight loss worldwide. As the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you'll play a key role in supporting the institution's global advocacy, campaigns, and knowledge workstreams by building strategic partnerships to secure new philanthropic income streams.

The Role

• Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Location: UK (with London HQ)
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday entitlement and benefits package (30 days annual leave)
• Opportunity to travel overseas for key international events
• Interviews scheduled for 24th and 25th July

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a global philanthropic campaign. You'll work closely with the institution's member organisations to identify and deliver joint funding opportunities, while cultivating high-value relationships with institutional funders and high net worth individuals. Your work will directly support the institution's strategic priorities and help drive meaningful change in global eye health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy and delivery of new philanthropic income streams to support our core work.
• Develop and launch a new global fundraising campaign, to reach new donors and supporters.
• Undertake the research needed to identify potential donors, networks and synergies to our work and that of our members.
• Develop strong and impactful cases of support and funding applications.
• Build effective partnerships with the institution's member organisations to unlock joint funding opportunities.
• Cultivate and steward high-value relationships with institutional funders and high net worth individuals.

Top 3 priorities for the first 6 months

• Develop and launch a new global fundraising campaign.
• Build effective partnerships with member organisations to unlock new joint funding opportunities to support our regional and global activities.
• Review and update our cases for support, prospect identification and cultivation approaches.

About You

We're looking for a visionary and experienced fundraiser who can:

• Demonstrate a strong track record of securing major gifts from Trusts, Foundations or other sources.
• Build and maintain trusted strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with clarity and impact, both in writing and in person.
• Navigate complex organisational relationships and manage multiple priorities with professionalism.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to lead a new global philanthropic campaign.
• A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative global working culture.
• Access to networks and resources that support your personal and professional wellbeing.

If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with Kevin at Charity People to find out more about how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 21st July

Interview Date: 24th/25th July

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Looking to lead impactful work with a passionate, high-performing charity team? Join Cosmic to shape and deliver life-changing family support.

Based across two world-renowned London hospitals, this role puts you at the heart of vital projects supporting NHS staff, families, children and babies in intensive care. You’ll lead our pioneering post-discharge service, work closely with clinical teams, and ensure Cosmic’s work continues to deliver measurable and meaningful impact. If you're a confident project manager with a head for data, a heart for people, and a drive to improve services where it matters most - we’d love to hear from you.

About Cosmic

Cosmic is a small but mighty children’s charity dedicated to supporting the incredible work of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, Hammersmith. We provide vital funding for life-saving equipment, specialist staff training, and pioneering research. We also deliver our own emotional and practical family support services - making a real difference for children and families when they need it most.

The Role

This role will be pivotal in connecting Cosmic with the families we support and our NHS units across both hospital sites, by managing service delivery and fostering continuous engagement. The postholder will lead and coordinate our new Post-Discharge Support service, working closely with families, the NHS Family Liaison Team, and counsellors. They will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of service delivery projects - focusing on the experiences and impact on both NHS staff and families - while ensuring efficiency and value for money through careful cost assessment.

NHS Engagement & Relationship Management

▪ Build strong partnerships with PICU and NICU teams to embed Cosmic’s presence, raise awareness, and identify areas for support.

▪ Collaborate with clinical teams to develop and deliver projects that improve patient, family and staff experiences - maintaining an up-to-date pipeline of funding needs.

▪ Liaise directly with families on the units to understand their needs and explore how Cosmic can offer practical and emotional support, helping to build trusted relationships and inform future service development.

▪ Organise engagement activities and events to promote Cosmic across the units, ensuring consistent branding and visibility.

▪ Represent Cosmic at senior staff hospital meetings, forums and working groups, sharing feedback and opportunities with the wider team.

▪ Manage project timelines, budgets, KPIs and reporting to senior management and funders.

Engagement Campaigns

▪ Create, promote and mobilise staff on our units to deliver a yearly schedule of engagement campaigns. Work with staff to develop new and existing campaigns; creating and implementing the plans as appropriate.

▪ To keep abreast of any key or newsworthy/trending national developments and topics relating to PICU & NICU care and the NHS and develop campaigns as appropriate.

Post Discharge Support Project

▪ Manage development and delivery of Cosmic’s new pioneering family support service after intensive care.

▪ Develop, in partnership with the units, service delivery models that include services provided, and their impact.

▪ Develop project budgets with the COO, monitoring and evaluating them to ensure projects are delivered on budget.

▪ Oversee ongoing evaluation and development of the service to ensure it meets targets and desired outcomes.

▪ Work with our supporters and past patients and families in the development of projects and services.

▪ Work closely with the Family Liaison Nurse, who will interact directly with families benefiting from the service, to ensure their needs and experiences inform the ongoing development of the project.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

▪ Develop and implement data metrics and gathering points to measure and analyse the impact of Cosmic’s services, supporting outcomes reporting and strategic decision-making.

▪ Utilise strong IT skills for database modelling and data interpretation, ensuring timely data capture in collaboration with clinical staff to enhance service delivery and promote awareness.

▪ Monitor and report on the impact of Cosmic’s work to support funding efforts and improve overall effectiveness.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident and organised professional who can manage high-impact projects, work effectively with NHS colleagues, and deliver meaningful services for families and staff. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling multiple priorities while keeping a clear focus on outcomes and relationships.

You’ll bring:

• Strong project management skills, with experience of engaging with stakeholders and reporting on services.

• Proven ability to develop and use data metrics to measure programme impact, support service improvement, and meet external reporting needs.

• Confidence in working with clinical teams to gather data, track progress, and interpret complex information for strategic use.

• Experience developing end-to-end processes - from identifying needs and prioritising projects to delivery and evaluation.

• Excellent communication skills and an authoritative, professional manner when representing the charity.

• A collaborative approach to teamwork, including chairing meetings and motivating others.

• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure and communicate them clearly and constructively.

• An understanding of paediatric or neonatal care environments is desirable but not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Cosmic, we’re a small team with a big heart. Every day, we’re privileged to support families and NHS staff when they need it most - often during the most difficult and vulnerable moments of their lives. This role offers the opportunity to be a vital part of that support, making a tangible difference where it truly matters.

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• £200 professional development budget annually

• Hybrid working opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm

We're looking for a Head of Fundraising with a focus on Trusts and Foundations to help take our income generation to the next level. The person in this role will lead and grow our income from major trusts and foundations, overseeing our existing portfolio while actively developing new, strategic opportunities.

This is a key leadership role in a small but ambitious fundraising team, with a focus on securing large-scale, multi-year grants. You'll write compelling bids and proposals, steward relationships with funders and senior stakeholders, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to shape exciting, fundable projects.

You’ll line manage our Trusts and Reporting Officer and help create a clear, sustainable pathway for future growth – with a particular emphasis on building our capacity to operate at a medium-sized charity level.

You’ll report to the Director of Fundraising and play a vital part in a team that fuels the mission and vision of XLP.

Are you excited to make a real difference in the local community?  Our role of Foodbank Manager has overall responsibility for the operation of the foodbank, ensuring that we are able to meet the needs of clients facing food poverty crisis.

About Slough Foodbank

Slough Foodbank is a charity whose object is the prevention or relief of poverty in the United Kingdom, mainly in Slough and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need, as motivated by the principles of the Christian Faith.

Slough Foodbank believes that no one in the community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced, emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. In 2024, we gave out 12,147 food parcels.  Sadly, this is almost double the number in given out in 2020.  In addition to providing food and basic toiletries, we try to understand the situation of the people referred to us so that we can signpost them to other organisations where appropriate, in order to give a helping hand through a crisis.

Job purpose

We’re seeking someone who is called to lead through great teamwork, enabling us to continue serving our clients well, and fostering an environment of ‘can do’ and care.  Our reach is culturally diverse and you’ll work with people who have varied experiences. You will have an eye for detail and be keen to see improvement across all areas of our work whilst recognising and embracing that the Foodbank is coordinated by a small team of employees and key volunteers who are supported by more than 100 volunteers.  Are you the person we're looking for?

Main duties & Responsibilities

The manager has overall responsibility for the operation of the foodbank, ensuring that we are able to meet the needs of clients facing food poverty crisis. The role is wide-ranging and varied and responsibilities include:

· Primary contact for our parent organisation, Trussell

· Accountable to the Trustees, who have ultimate accountability for the Foodbank

· Volunteer and employee management

· Ensuring there are sufficient donations of food, toiletries, etc, and also financial donations

· Meeting clients’ needs through managing distribution of food parcels including oversight of the warehouse, distribution centres & signposting

· Recruiting and developing volunteers (and any approved employees)

· Building key external relationships with key referral agencies, local forums and networks

· PR & Communications – representing the foodbank externally, raising the profile of food poverty and lobbying for those in need

· Quality assurance & compliance

· Strategic leadership and process improvement

For more details, download the Manager Job Description in PDF.

Slough Foodbank is a faith-based charity but applicants of all faiths and none will be considered. The charity is motivated by Christian principles and has strong associations with local churches.

Please note that all applicants must already have permission to work in the UK, as we are not in a position to sponsor for work visas.

The Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM) is an open-access music education programme with a vision that all young people should have the opportunity to learn and grow through high-quality engagement with music. PAM works toward this vision by offering local children low-cost classical music instrumental instruction, providing opportunities for them to perform and enjoy music and supporting their personal development through music. PAM includes:

• Weekly instrument tuition in either violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, guitar, clarinet, or flute; 

• Weekly in-depth music-making sessions in ensemble work, musicianship, music theory, and biweekly composition lessons; 

• Termly solo and ensemble performance opportunities in the Walworth community; 

• Collaborative music projects with our local music organisations such as: Youthsayers Music, Orpheus Sinfonia, Brixton Chamber Orchestra. 

• Travel to Cambridge and participate in music workshops with the Pembroke College Chapel Choir

• Trinity Board Music Examinations. 

The role of the PAM Project Manager is to oversee all aspects of the delivery of PAM, with the support of the PAM Administrator. The PAM Project Manager also ensures PAM works within our overall statement of purpose for arts programmes at Pembroke House: 

• Creating space for local people to learn arts disciplines, create art together and share various forms of creative expression with each other and the wider society 

• Using the arts as a way to connect people to each other and strengthen the community

• Nurturing the creative life of the Walworth community by supporting local artists and art making that comes from the local community

• Exploring the role of the arts in bringing about social change 

Bring your environmental passion for rivers to life!

Are you an enthusiastic finance professional who prides themselves on their attention to detail and excellence?  Would you like to work with the finance team for a charity who is invested in improving and making a real difference to our rivers here within the South East of England, which hosts some of the rarest Chalk streams on the planet?

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the south east are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;

• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you, please visit our website for more information.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the South East Rivers Trust's Finance and Operations Team.  We are a small dynamic team, sitting at the heart of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Finance Manager and will provide support in administering all financial controls and processing for the organisation.  The successful applicant will come from a financial background with a strong understanding of financial principles, an accounting qualification and proficiency in Excel.  They will have experience in bookkeeping, reconciling accounts as well as dealing with banking, grant applications and expenses. 

The role would suit an individual, who is approachable and organised, with excellent attention to detail, able to work on their own or as part of a team.  The role involves liaising and following up with all teams to ensure the data provided is accurate and timely, to support grant applications, payments and audit requirements.

To be successful, they will need to be able to multitask, be proactive and have excellent communication skills, following up and advising staff across all teams.  They will need to have a positive attitude, and willingness to assist the whole team with other administrative tasks as and when required.  This role is predominantly working from home, with at least one day per week, (on a Thursday), working in the office in Leatherhead.

This is a part time position, to include Monday and Thursday (this being our in office day).  There may be a requirement to pick up additional hours to support with busy periods.

To apply for this position please complete an application form and send this together with your CV to us; further details can be found on our website.

Support Dogs is going through a period of exceptional growth including the development of a new centre of excellence in Sheffield. To truly be able to take the next step in our development, we are looking for a senior lead to oversee our puppy team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part in transforming the lives of adults affected by epilepsy, physical disabilities and children with autism. 

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Puppy Co-ordinator to join our forward-thinking training department.  The role will involve overseeing and supporting our puppy co-ordinators, ensuring that all our puppies and volunteers are being trained to the highest possible standards.

Recruitment, educating and supporting of new staff to ensure they can lone work both confidently and effectively are an essential part of this role, alongside ensuring the continued development of existing staff.  In addition to this, the ability to support staff when difficult conversations or situations arise is also essential.  The senior lead must have relevant qualifications and experience in training and behaviour as advising on training and behavioural issues will be required, with the ability to support individuals on writing and implementing suitable behaviour modification plans. 

As senior lead you will be expected to oversee and ensure targets are being reached on a yearly basis, ability to review success rates and how we can increase this, provide relevant reports to the Training Manager and can consider and propose new procedures which improves both our training standards and success rates further. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, making a meaningful impact on the lives of assistance dogs and the people who rely on them.

This role is a full-time position and will require flexibility in working hours, please note some evenings and occasional weekend work will be required. 

Please note interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply and this is a two-stage process.

Are you flexible and highly motivated? Do you enjoy working in a busy, ever-changing environment? Do you want to make a real and vital difference to the lives of individuals and families and work within a dedicated team who have a passion to serve others?

Our Services

St Catherine’s Church Centre is a vibrant church and community centre situated in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. A Christian Charity, St Catherine's runs a wide range of community services, activities, projects and groups including an Elderly Day Care Centre, a Meals on Wheels Service, Community Café, Emergency Food Store and a range of activities for people affected by mental ill-health.

Who are we looking for?

This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet, communicate well with others and be adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will need to be enthusiastic and flexible in your approach to work. Your role will include working with older people who are often very vulnerable, working with clients accessing our emergency food provision and members of our local community.  You will need a caring disposition and must be able to remain calm in all circumstances. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential for this post. A sincere acceptance and understanding of the Christian ethos of the charity are required part of the role. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Maintenance Team Member interested in being part of a vital team helping to support the day to day running of our properties for vulnerable families accessing our children’s hospice care, who has experience of working within maintenance environment. Ideally the successful candidate will possess some form of maintenance skill/qualification/experience (Painting & Decorating/Carpentry /Plumbing skills etc).

There is an out of hours “On Call” element to this position whereby the successful candidate will be required to go onto the “On Call” rota shared among other members of the maintenance team.

A full UK driving licence is essential as some work will take place at satellite sites.

Opportunity to:

· Work within a proactive and skilled maintenance team, providing the skills necessary to support the organisation’s estate

· Work as part of an overall team supporting the delivery of excellent services to our families and Children

· Help to maintain a safe environment for families and children within our care.

· Gain a real sense of achievement knowing that your actions are directly and positively affecting the wellbeing and care given to the families we support.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

In addition, an enhanced/standard disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.