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Overview
At Young Roots, we want to see a compassionate and welcoming society for young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power.
Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing a whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people.
The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of our youth development programme for young refugees and asylum seekers.
You will be focused on ensuring our programme activities achieve our outcomes, are in line with our strategy and identify areas for change and development under the direction of the Head of Services. An excellent communicator and skilled at working with partners, you will be key in the implementation and running all of our weekly youth activities, including a Youth Club and Advice and Support Hub working closely with the Youth Development Worker and having oversight of our weekly Young Women’s group.
As an experienced manager, you will lead our team of skilled youth workers, working alongside the Brent team to provide holistic support to young asylum seekers and refugees in Brent.
You will prioritise the participation of young people in all activities, ensuring excellent safeguarding by following our policy and protocols, and ensure that we collect excellent data for monitoring and evaluation and to aid our future planning. You will also assist with staff and volunteer recruitment and reporting to our funding partners.
The Youth Development Coordinator will hold a Designated Safeguarding Officer role at Young Roots for which they will receive full training.
Interview dates:
- First round interviews to take place on 20/05 and 22/05
- Second round interviews for successful candidates will take place on 27/05
To work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Summary
We are looking for a passionate and effective Autistic Lived Experience Trainer to support us to deliver an exciting new programme of work. We have been commissioned by an NHS organisation to deliver and support the roll out of autism-informed care training to all staff working in their mental health inpatient settings. This programme of work will run for 9 months, and will include the delivery of various half day and full day autism-informed training sessions both in-person and online. We will also be working closely with Experts by Experience to become skilled and confident in delivery of this training to support the organisational sustainability of this knowledge. The programme of work will also embed an evaluation of the training to demonstrate learning and impact.
The Autistic Lived Experience Trainer will be working closely alongside our Lived Experience Lead to deliver all aspects of the programme, with support from our wider staff team.
Role Description
- Co-facilitate training sessions both online and in-person to staff from various professions and in various roles across mental health in-patient settings.
- Deliver pre-prepared content and facilitate reflective conversations.
- Monitor feedback and adjust content and delivery as necessary.
- Collect and analyse feedback data, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Support Experts by Experience to become confident with delivery of content.
- Ensure training content remains relevant and includes the latest research, alongside lived experience insight.
- Use own lived experience insight to supplement content and support reflection and catalyse change.
- Liaise with NHS colleagues to support training session logistics
- To represent Neurodiverse Connection nationally, regionally and locally as appropriate and to promote the work that we do.
- To work alongside the Neurodiverse Connection staff and associate team to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
- Frequent travel within Norfolk and Suffolk to deliver in person training.
- Some national travel may also be required to support training and delivery on other projects.
Recruitment details
Recruitment Timeline
- Deadline for applications: Monday 7th July, 9am
- Applicants notified if shortlisted no later than: Friday 11th July, 5pm
- Dates of interviews: Friday 18th and Monday 21st July
- Interviewees notified if they have been appointed no later than: Monday 28th July, 5pm
Proposed start date for successful applicant: Start of September
How to apply
The application process is two stages.
Stage 1: download and complete application form.
- You will be asked to confirm you met some of the essential criteria.
- You will be asked to enter your contact details and details of previous work.
- You will then be asked to answer 4 questions.
- Email the completed form to our recruitment email address.
- You will also be asked to complete an equity and diversity form. This is optional.
Stage 2: If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend an online interview. You will be sent the interview questions 5 days ahead of the interview date.
As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a 15-minute virtual training session. We will share the training topic when we invite you to attend the interview.
About Neurodiverse Connection
Neurodiverse Connection is a neurodivergent led Community interest Company.
Our mission is to:
- Listen to and amplify neurodivergent views and voices.
- Give additional consideration to intersectionality and how we can support the amplification of views and voices that are often unseen and unheard.
- Support people from different neurologies to understand each other, facilitating solutions to the double empathy problem.
- Lead on changing understanding of sensory and social processing differences, particularly in relation to the built environment.
- Challenge the common misunderstandings and misconceptions of autism and support an improved understanding of neurodiversity within health and social care.
- Promote an improved understanding of neurodivergent culture and communication.
- Support neurodivergent people to have equal opportunities in life.
- Support neurodivergent people to have equal opportunities and outcomes in health.
- Support neurodivergent employment, including in leadership positions and facilitating change for the neurodivergent community.
How we work
Neurodiverse Connection is a new Community Interest Company. We are working to be a neurodiversity affirming and supportive organisation. We want to support you as an important team member to work on projects that you love, that align with your interests and skills and enable you to have a balanced and rewarding work and personal life. We welcome you working with us and providing gentle challenge if we don’t get this right, so we can learn together. We want to see neurodivergent people treated better, and that starts with us. We hope you’ll work with us to champion this approach for other people, too.
Our commitment to you
It’s part of our mission to be a great place to work and to demonstrate how to work in neurodivergent affirming ways. We believe this is beneficial to everyone, regardless of neurology.
We aim to:
- Enable you to shape your role to your strengths and interests.
- Offer flexibility in delivery hours, within agreed parameters.
- Work to make Neurodiverse Connection an organisation that you enjoy being part of, that supports you in your role, that recognises your contribution and that delivers great outcomes for the neurodivergent people we work to support.
- Support to develop in your role through access to training, shadowing and mentoring.
- Access to supervision and a reflective space to support you in a lived experience role.
- Involve you in shaping and directing the organisation.
- Listen when we don’t get it right, and welcome constructive feedback.
- Involve team members in development opportunities and spending the social value we’ve accumulated together.
- 35 hour working week (pro rata).
- 4% work place pension contribution.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Access to a wellbeing fund.
Application deadline: Monday 7th July, 9am
We are a neurodivergent-led Community Interest Company (CIC) created to improve support and outcomes for neurodivergent people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to drive Family Fund’s communications and marketing team, including strategic and operational activity.
Salary: £36,399 - £38,760 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - working from home with weekly visits to our offices in York
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 7 July
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person- to drive our communications and marketing work and directly benefit families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.
The role
As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Group Communications and Marketing to lead Family Fund’s communications and marketing function and team.
You’ll drive high performing strategies and campaigns, work with high profile supporters and lead successful brand channels, content and evaluations that make an impact every day. In this role you’ll drive our brand profile and awareness and ensure that all communications and marketing activities are integrated, inclusive, coherent and engaging, to drive our organisational strategy and objectives.
The person we’re looking for
About you
We’re looking for someone who is passionate and committed, to lead our dynamic communications and marketing team. You’ll need to be a brilliant writer and editor, be able to devise and deliver engaging, high impact content and campaigns that gain cut through for our brand with target audiences. You must be able to do this in line with our mission, vision and values. You’ll be comfortable briefing senior staff for media interviews, leading photography and videography shoots, managing a multitude of-channels, and coaching and developing a team.
We’re seeking someone who is results-driven, creative and innovative with a solid track record in increasing engagement across diverse channels, with segmented audiences.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in a communications and marketing role, with success in driving brand profile.
- Essential experience in managing a team and budget, with a hands-on, proactive approach.
- Excellent writing skills and an eye for close detail, with an ability to tailor impactful content for different audiences.
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing both digital and offline campaigns, with experience in data segmentation and audience targeting.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively and bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a meaningful cause and drive communications and marketing results which make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories on our website and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you are disabled and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description available on our website.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Flexible hybrid working, minimum 3 days in our office in Crayford
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 10am – 4pm)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 22nd June 2025
Make a lasting impact for the millions living with allergies.
At Allergy UK, we’re the leading national charity supporting people with allergic conditions. We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Officer to drive growth through our Endorsements Programme, helping connect people with products that support their health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales and relationship management background to join a growing team and contribute directly to our charitable mission.
What you’ll be doing:
·Identifying and engaging new clients for Allergy UK’s product Endorsements Programme
·Managing a pipeline of opportunities from initial enquiry through to signed agreements
·Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to ensure renewals and growth
·Promoting cross-organisational engagement opportunities such as fundraising and campaigns
·Working collaboratively with colleagues in Communications, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships
·Tracking market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth areas
·Ensuring accurate CRM records and high-quality client service throughout
What we’re looking for:
·Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally in a commercial or B2B setting
·Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
·Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate value propositions
·Experience managing targets, negotiating deals, and handling objections
·Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
·Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Experience in the charity, healthcare, or life sciences sectors is welcome but not essential.
Why Allergy UK?
We are a passionate, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans to grow our reach and impact. As part of our team, you’ll be helping millions of people access the allergy-aware products and services they need to live well. We offer:
·A supportive, flexible working environment
·Opportunities for development and progression
·A welcoming, inclusive culture that values your voice and ideas
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. If you’re excited about this role but not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just who we’re looking for.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at Springboard, a national charity that helps people overcome barriers and build thriving careers in hospitality and tourism.
As our new Head of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, sustainable fundraising strategy to support Springboard’s long-term goals. With a focus on relationship-led income generation, you will play a key role in diversifying income streams, securing high-value partnerships and driving innovation across our fundraising portfolio.
You’ll cultivate and manage meaningful relationships with a wide range of funders and supporters, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, major donors and philanthropic individuals. You’ll also be a confident spokesperson and ambassador for Springboard, actively engaging new funders, attending sector events and positioning the charity as a leading voice in hospitality employment, skills and social mobility.
This role offers significant scope to innovate, developing new income streams such as digital campaigns, legacy giving and donor engagement programmes. You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team and lead a dedicated fundraising team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an ambitious, long-term fundraising strategy to sustain and grow Springboard’s income across multiple streams.
- Lead and inspire the fundraising team, embedding a high-performance culture and supporting professional development.
- Secure and manage significant income from trusts, foundations, and public funders through proactive relationship-building and high-quality applications.
- Build and nurture long-term, high-value relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic supporters.
- Act as a senior ambassador for Springboard, representing the charity at events, networking proactively and raising our profile within the sector.
- Identify and implement new fundraising approaches, including digital campaigns, legacy giving and donor engagement programmes.
- Oversee compliance and reporting, ensuring that all fundraising activity adheres to best practice, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to align fundraising opportunities with programme delivery, organisational priorities, and impact goals.
- Use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate impact and continuously improve fundraising effectiveness.
This job is for you if you are:
- A strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading successful, multi-income stream fundraising programmes.
- A skilled relationship-builder who thrives on cultivating long-term, high-value partnerships with funders, donors and corporate supporters.
- An influential communicator, confident presenting to senior stakeholders, representing your organisation externally and advocating for a powerful mission.
- An experienced fundraiser, adept at securing significant grants and major gifts and managing a complex portfolio of income sources.
- A collaborative leader who inspires high-performing teams and works cross-functionally to deliver shared organisational goals.
- Insightful and data-informed, using evidence to drive decisions and improve performance.
- Motivated by making a difference, with a passion for social mobility, skills development and transforming lives through employment.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working opportunity
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Extra gifted days at Christmas
- Extensive private health care
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee benefits scheme
- Access to learning & development platform Mapal One
- Supportive work environment
About us
At Springboard, we
- Futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality and tourism.
- Nurture people into careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism by equipping them with the inspiration, knowledge, skills, advice and guidance they need.
- Help transform the lives of people and break down barriers to work, so they get sustained employment, whatever their age or background.
- Provide specialist careers information, advice and guidance to inform and guide young people, adults and key influencers about the industry and facilitate quality work experience opportunities.
- Promote hospitality and tourism as a great place to work, providing worthwhile and inspirational careers.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please let us know.
* Springboard is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are serious about our compliance with legislation and GDPR.
* Please note: By submitting your details in relation to this role you are giving us permission to retain your details on our database of job seeking professionals for future reference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be part of a life-saving mission.
We’re looking for a compassionate and strategic individual to join our Rail Team as the Regional Development Lead (RDL) for the North East & East Coast Main Line. This is a pivotal role, responsible for building strong, collaborative relationships across the rail industry and leading on local delivery of Samaritans’ suicide prevention activities within the region.
As RDL, you will work closely with industry partners such as Network Rail, train operating companies, and the British Transport Police, to drive forward meaningful change and support those impacted by suicide. From developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSPPs) to representing Samaritans at regional meetings and organising post-incident support, your work will help save lives and support communities.
- Permanent Contract
- £32,850 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences
- Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail offices. Significant travel throughout the Route. The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the route. Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.
About the Role:
You’ll represent Samaritans Rail Programme at a regional and local level, attending regular suicide prevention meetings and providing guidance and support both within and external to the rail industry, focusing on industry specific priorities. Your role will be to:
- Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.
- Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.
- Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.
- Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.
Full role description available here.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.
- Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
- Aproactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.
Why Join Us?
At Samaritans, we believe fewer people should die by suicide. You’ll be at the heart of a nationally recognised programme, working in a supportive team committed to evidence-based, compassionate change. Your work will directly contribute to saving lives and supporting people in crisis.
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application. Applications close 17th June 2025, with video interviews taking place over 24/25/26 June 2025.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Lottery Community Fund in a pivotal role in which you’ll shape the future of funding policy and practice across the organisation. Having a suite of effective funding policies is essential to the Fund, guiding our funding practice, enabling a consistent customer experience and alignment with relevant statutory frameworks. As Head of Funding Policy and Practice you will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the Fund’s suite of funding policies, playing a critical part in shaping the future of funding. The role offers an energising mix of strategic leadership, policy development, stakeholder engagement and cross-organisational collaboration, with the impact of your work being felt right across the organisation.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and important programme of work that is critical to the success of the Fund. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Lead and oversee the Funding Policy and Practice programme, ensuring that adequate resources, expertise, and capacity are in place to achieve successful outcomes.
- Develop a strategic roadmap for the programme, identifying key priorities and creating a plan to update existing policies and develop new ones as necessary.
- Gather insights from both internal and external sources to assess the current funding landscape and guide decision-making in policy development and support for good funding practice.
- Act as an ambassador for the programme, advocating for it at senior leadership levels, with the Board and across the organisation to ensure alignment with broader goals.
- Establish and maintain clear governance frameworks to manage decision-making processes and prioritise policy development.
- Foster collaboration across various teams to ensure seamless implementation of policies and initiatives.
Your day will be a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and practical execution, with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, influence, and drive change across the Fund.
We’re looking for someone with the expertise and passion to drive policy development and ensure our funding practices remain top-notch. You’ll bring a strong background in funding policy work in a grant-making environment. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills will be essential in building relationships at all levels, from senior management to external stakeholders and funding colleagues across the Fund. You’ll have a keen understanding of the funding landscape, the nuances of working within a public body, and a deep commitment to delivering policies that make a tangible difference. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in an important organisation and have a genuine passion for supporting communities, this is the role for you.
Interview Date: Week Commencing 14th and 21st July - Virtual
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
Briefing sessions: We will hold two briefing session to further outline the role and answer questions on the following dates:
- 10 June, 2-3pm
- 12 June, 10-11am
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria:
- Experience in leading the development and delivery of effective funding policy for a funding body or function.
- Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear vision and set direction for a programme of work, drawing on evidence and engaging others to shape a direction of travel.
- Strong engagement and collaboration skills, able to work with a range of people both internally and externally, at all levels of seniority.
- Excellent analytical skills, able to draw on data and qualitative evidence from a variety of sources to shape priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare informative, engaging and succinct policy on complex topics.
- Ability to translate corporate plans and strategies into tangible policies while balancing operational challenges.
- A strong understanding of the funding environment for civil society organisations and ability to understand the implications of developments in the wider environment for your work.
Desirable criteria:
- Good understanding of the implications of the Fund’s status as a public body for policy and practice
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Database Officer to support our Public Fundraising team.
Deadline: 9am on Monday 16th June (interviews on a rolling basis, may close early)
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £31,350 rising to £35,381, plus £3,285 London Weighting (subject to change following pay review)
Hours: Full time – 32 hours per week as part of our adjusted working week pilot. This may revert to 35 hours from July 2025.
Contract type: This is a fixed-term role for 9-12 months
This exciting Database Officer role will support the data team with data imports, data selections and processing of income.
The Foundation has just started using a new CRM after undergoing a CRM migration from Raiser’s Edge, a very exciting time to be joining the Foundation! This role, alongside with other members of the data team, will liaise with the CRM Project Teams to support and ensure the successful outcome of the project and get us up to BAU.
What does the role involve?
- Manage data processes, imports and exports of all fundraising data including direct debits, new donors, email sign ups etc.in accordance with agreed protocols and in agreement with Database Manager.
- Ensure that the use of the Fundraising database and the capture of all data from supporters or prospects conforms to data protection guidelines including GDPR in particular relating to supporter preferences and consent.
- Support training for colleagues using the new CRM (Beacon) and help ensure all members are trained and kept up to date on new features and enhancements as they require to do their job effectively.
- Support the reconciliation of the bank statement with Beacon and ensure the Finance team know where to find information to enable accurate coding for management accounts.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Demonstrable relevant experience working in Fundraising, or a Charity database team role using Beacon, Raiser’s Edge or any database similar, with experience of CRMs in general.
- Evidenced experience of managing high volumes of personal data using a large and complex supporter/CRM database.
- Evidenced ability to think analytically and deliver the most effective and accurate solutions for data capture, manipulation and reporting.
About us
Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.
Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.
The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Apply via Website'. Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs alone will not be accepted. Applications will close at 9am on Monday 16th June, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We will be carrying out interviews on a rolling basis for suitably strong candidates, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home for full time staff, pro rata for part time staff.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is good mental health for all.

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Job Title: A level Group Tutor Contractor across various subjects
Salary: £35 per tutorial
Reporting to: Group Tuition Manager
Contract: For the 2025/26 academic year with the option to renew at the end of the year
Job Location: UK (nationwide, remote)
Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the time employment commences
Interview Date: May - July
Start Date: Between September and November depending on student demand for tuition subject
We are actively looking for tutors in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Politics.
About the Role
Are you an experienced A level tutor? Can you support under-resourced young people to reach their full academic potential?
We are looking for passionate and qualified A level tutors to deliver high quality group tuition to our cohort of almost 1,000 students. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors with a love of learning to help bright students overcome barriers to academic achievement. Tutorials are delivered online to groups of up to 4 students via our bespoke online learning platform.
Tutorials generally take place between the hours of 3pm and 8pm on weekday evenings, with flexibility around the schedules of our tutors and students.
We are running a series of Candidate Coffee Chats across April, May and June. Come along if you would like to learn more about the role and organisation, meet the team or ask any questions. The remaining sessions will be taking place on:
- Tuesday 17th June at 12:00-12:30
- Wednesday 18th June at 17:00-17:30
You can find the sign-up link through clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'. (Non-coffee drinkers are of course very welcome!)
About the Organisation
We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We are passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are 50% more likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead weekly hour-long tutorials with your tutor group(s), via The Access Project’s online learning platform
- Responsively plan and deliver stimulating, high quality tuition in line with our Quality Assurance Framework
- Effectively monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback when requested
- Complete weekly attendance forms, supply monthly invoices, and complete other administrative duties as required
- Participate in our observation and feedback process, taking advantage of continuous professional development opportunities
- Follow The Access Project’s safeguarding policies, supporting the wellbeing of your students at all times
Person Specification
- At least two years A level teaching and/or tutoring experience
- Positive, engaging and flexible teaching style
- Familiarity with and strong knowledge of relevant exam boards and specifications
- Evidence of ability to tutor one or more of the following subjects to A level standard: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Politics
- Ability to commit to weekly hour-long tutorials at the same time each week over the academic year
- UK based, with the right to work in the UK
- Passionate about The Access Project’s mission
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Why Work at The Access Project?
People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from under-resourced backgrounds access top universities.
We engaged with staff across our organisation and co-created the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives. Our work on this is ongoing to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.
We value every individual who works at The Access Project, and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they are proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.
Our Values
Empowerment
We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
Courage
We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative, and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.
Impact
We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.
Inclusion
We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
Ownership
We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask, “What can I do to improve my results?”
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.
We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or Most Recent Employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address, and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.
Education, Qualifications and Training
- Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification
- Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed
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At The National Lottery Community Fund, we are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fund as we expand the UK Portfolio to meet our ambitions in delivering the strategy. We're looking for two people to join the UK Portfolio Team as Heads of Funding, leading a team of just under 40.
The UK Portfolio supports the ambitions and potential of communities across the UK.We focus on scaling projects with a UK-wide benefit, through significant investments, which enable systems-level change for communities. Our funding is intended to complement the work of other country portfolios: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As one of four Heads of Funding in UK Portfolio you will oversee all aspects of our work and ensure the team is resourced and able to deliver operationally. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring our programmes are designed and delivered to the scope, standard and deadlines required and will lead on specific strategic areas and relationships inside and outside the Fund. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring an understanding of the external policy, practice and funding context from across the UK is reflected in our delivery. You will provide leadership for the team, supporting the work of the Portfolio Managers.
We are currently evolving our UK Portfolio funding offers and programmes in response to the strategy, developing a partnerships offer, and how we are more than a funder through our support to communities across the UK.
All Heads of will lead on a combination of strategic and operational priorities and the roles will involve a variety of responsibilities including:
- Overseeing up to £50m of grant commitments each year ensuring compliance with our operational and governance policies and requirements
- Lead one of the community-led missions in relation to the UK Portfolio’s funding offer
- Lead the strategic development and direction of a combination of our funding programmes and partnership approach
- Responsible for stakeholder management, both internally and externally
- Ensure learning and impact of our work is shared appropriately and informs our practice
- Lead engagement with our decision making Panels, Committees and Board
- Team leadership including culture, resource planning and team development
- Fund wide leadership either relating to one of the missions or as part of cross Fund priorities
You will need to work closely with the other Heads of Funding and each day will be a blend of operational and strategic work, stakeholder engagement, team leadership with lots of opportunities to collaborate with others across the Fund.
We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people with experience of the funding environment and brokering partnerships. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills will be essential in building relationships at all levels, from senior management to external stakeholders and funding colleagues across the Fund. You’ll have a keen understanding of the nuances of working within a public body, and a deep commitment to ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in an important organisation and have a genuine passion for supporting communities, this is the role for you.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and welcoming geographically dispersed team, working with hugely important and fascinating projects that are responding to and addressing a wide range of topics across the Fund’s four community-led missions.
Due to our dispersed nature as a team, it is expected that there will be occasional travel in order to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and projects. This is likely to be one to two occasions per month.
Interview Dates: 22 and 24 July
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Please note that only one of these roles could be based in London.
Any questions about the recruitment process or if you’re interested in learning more about the role, we’ll be hosting an online briefing webinar on Monday 16 June at 10am. To reserve a spot, please contact recruitment (the email address can be found on the advert on our website)
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Experience and understanding of grant making and the funding environment, including partnership working
- Proven ability to translate strategy to operational development, including problem solving, organisational and decision-making skills and ability to manage a complex workload
- Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund, including working with Boards and Committees
- Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to analyse and review complex ideas and information and tailor clear messaging to a range of audiences
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and experience of applying this throughout all aspects of work
Desirable criteria
- A passion for, experience in and an understanding of one or more of our community led missions and our commitment to equity
- Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects and therefore has multiple fixed term roles available to support our project work and business as usual.
By joining our team as an Learning Design and Assessment Manager, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by supporting teacher professional learning and accreditation. You will be an experienced teacher or leader, with an interest in teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment. You may also have experience designing or delivering teacher professional development within an education setting or via an education-focused organisation.
Job title: Learning Design and Assessment Manager
Reports To: Associate Director, Professional Learning and Accreditation
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 pa (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026.
Hours: A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options; we are open to candidates on a payroll basis or freelance contractors on a day rate
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: As soon as possible
Deadline: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter.
We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The opportunity
As Learning Design and Assessment Manager you will play a key role in developing curriculum and content for our online courses, drawing on your experience and knowledge of teaching and learning to provide a coherent learning experience, ensuring that all content is of a very high quality and informed by the latest research and evidence. You will also support our accreditation function, designing assessments and supporting internal assessment and moderation processes.
There will be some flexibility in the role, meaning that we can tailor the work you will be involved with to suit your skillset. Working closely with colleagues in our Professional Learning and Accreditation Team, we expect that the Learning Design and Assessment Manager will:
- develop the curriculum and write and commission course content and materials for teachers and school leaders
- design training materials and, where relevant, directly deliver training and CPD to teachers and school leaders
- engage with education research to ensure the content and delivery of courses is informed by the best available evidence of effective practice
- design and develop assessments to support teacher certification and accreditation
- assess and moderate submissions; contribute to the ongoing development of robust assessment policies and processes
- develop assessment training and guidance for assessors, teachers, schools and delivery partners, as appropriate
- work with schools and organisations to support ongoing engagement in courses and programmes
- develop and implement robust content and delivery plans, overseeing projects and course development activity to ensure that courses are delivered on time, within budget and fulfil project requirements
- be provided with the time and support to engage in your own professional development.
Reasons why this role could be great for you:
- You will be passionate about teacher professional development, using your strong knowledge of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment to design high-quality professional learning and assessments for teachers and school leaders.
- You will play a leading role in shaping the design of our courses, helping teachers and school leaders to engage with research and evidence, bridging the gap between research and practice
- You will continually build your skills in supporting teachers’ professional learning and development, with the opportunity to work alongside expert colleagues on the design and delivery of the Chartered College of Teaching’s courses and content
- You will be helping to grow the professional membership organisation for the teaching profession and be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College
About you
We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission and passionate about delivering high-quality teacher professional development. The person specification below outlines the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in this role. However, you do not need to have expertise in all areas; let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply.
Essential knowledge and experience
- Educated to at least degree standard, with QTS / higher degree desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning, curriculum design and assessment
- A critical understanding of key topics in education research and their potential impact on practice
- Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally
Desirable knowledge and experience
- Knowledge and understanding of effective professional development methodologies
- Experience of designing and/or delivering teacher professional development
- Experience producing content for a range of audiences including teachers
- Experience of designing or delivering online learning
- Knowledge and/or experience of teacher assessment or teacher accreditation
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please go to our website or the application pack.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch a short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO) on our website (join the team page).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Please refer to the full application pack
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.


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Help us make churches more Single Friendly!
Single Friendly Church Network is a young charity which encourages churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life and of all types of singleness. Our work and influence are growing across a wide range of denominations. We want to reach more churches across the UK who could benefit from our resources and training, with the vision that all single Christians will be able to find a welcoming Single Friendly Church in their local area where they can flourish.
We achieved charitable status in 2023 (before that we were a Community Interest Company) and have a newly refined purpose and identity set out in a new website and other digital media (including in our promotional film ‘Inspiring Change’ available on YouTube). We have developed ‘5 Steps‘ towards becoming a Single Friendly Church.
We now aim to expand our impact across the UK and deepen our engagement with churches from a wide range of Christian denominations, in accordance with our strategy.
After 3 years our existing Executive Director is stepping down from the role and we are seeking a new person to take the next steps forward.
The role
- Leading a review of the Charity’s operational strategy in accordance with our agreed Mission and identity
- Setting operational objectives and targets for the team in accordance with Board directives
- Leading the Fundraising initiatives of the charity and developing productive relationships with funders
- Developing impact measures for internal monitoring and to evidence our work to funders
- Managing the team (including one-to-one meetings, setting targets and annual reviews)
- Working with the Board of Trustees and managing Board meetings, producing necessary documentation
- Building networks with churches, Christian groups, key influencers and a visible presence
- Delivering webinars and presenting at speaking engagements
- Keeping aware of issues around singleness and other relevant Christian topics
- Managing governance for the CIO
- Oversee budgeting and finance functions
Skills
- Experience of leading an organisation or campaign
- An understanding of Christian culture and the different Christian traditions
- Able to provide evidence of positive interaction with Christians from different traditions
- Good experience of working with and inspiring a small team
- Evidence of significant achievements in fundraising
The successful applicant does not have to be single – but does need to show awareness and understanding of the challenges facing single people in both Church and Society as a whole.
Terms
There is an office in central London. We are looking for someone who can commit up to 3 days per week on average, on a freelance basis. The successful candidate would likely be in the office one day a week. The hourly rate offered would be between £35 and £45 depending on experience.
Application procedure
Please send your current CV and a covering letter addressing the role description, demonstrating your interest in our mission and that you are the right person for this role (up to two pages). Please apply via CharityJob.
Shortlisted candidates would have an interview online with final stage of interviewing being in person at our office in London.
We may do some of the preliminary online interviews before the closing date so we do encourage early applications.
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We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with a proven track record of developing supporter acquisition campaigns across multiple channels such as paid search and social, email, telemarketing and offline channels.
Working for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to change the lives of those living with cancer.
The Individual Giving Senior Executive - Supporter Acquisition will be instrumental in the success of the Individual Giving team during ambitious growth plans, aimed at increasing income by over 60% in the next 5 years. You will be responsible for the delivery of core elements of the Supporter Acquisition programme, developing engaging communications / products and activity across multiple channels, such as paid search and social, email, telemarketing and offline channels. You will lead and deliver projects for the recruitment of new supporters to identify new audiences, optimise response, grow the supporter base and contribute to the lifetime value of supporters.
Please see full details in the job description.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities? Are you committed to working with volunteers and offering compassionate support to people living with or affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?
As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering and integrating our Community Support Volunteer service. You'll work closely with volunteers, health and social care professionals, and local partners to ensure people living with and affected by MND receive high-quality, accessible, and inclusive support.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Community Support Co-ordinator, you will:
- Lead a team of Community Support Volunteers, recruiting, supporting, and developing them to provide a high-quality service.
- Ensure that support is needs-led, inclusive, and enables personal choice and control.
- Offer guidance to volunteers handling complex care and support issues.
- Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing relevant information and signposting to appropriate services.
- Build strong relationships with care centres, networks, and local partners to integrate community support effectively.
- Support and develop volunteer branches and groups, ensuring they meet local needs and follow organisational policies.
- Identify gaps in care and support services and contribute to plans for improvement.
- Promote collaboration between volunteers, professionals, and people affected by MND to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitate learning and networking opportunities for volunteers.
- Support fundraising and awareness activities alongside colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
About You:
In this role as a Community Support Co-ordinator, you will need experience in managing and supporting volunteers and an understanding of care and support services. You will be committed to delivering inclusive and person-centred support.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience leading, managing, or coordinating volunteers, ideally in a not-for-profit setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- The ability to assess and respond to support needs in a person-centred way.
- Knowledge of care and support services across different sectors.
- Experience working with individuals at risk of harm and their families.
- An understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and partner organisations.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices.
- The ability to prioritise tasks, plan effectively, and make autonomous decisions.
- Proficiency in using IT systems and applications.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
- A full driving licence.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of leading, managing and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers, ideally in a not-for-profit setting.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Demonstrable understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
This is a home-based role covering the Thames Valley region. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact as a Community Support Coordinator and work with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!
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Are you passionate about communities, and the local organisations that help them thrive?
Do you love bringing people together to make things happen?
Are you organised, thoughtful, and excited to work at the heart of local infrastructure?
We’re looking for a Projects Officer to join our small team at NAVCA.
This is a role that sits at the heart of local and national - supporting infrastructure organisations across the country to build capacity, deliver impact and drive change. From shaping local delivery to supporting national projects, you’ll play a key role in making sure communities can take action on the things that matter to them.
About the role
You’ll be part of the team delivering NAVCA’s projects – from grant-funded initiatives to responsive support. You’ll work directly with our members, and make sure everything runs smoothly and is properly reported.
In particular, the post-holder will lead delivery of projects to build capacity in communities – identifying members to deliver capacity building support to local voluntary sector organisations. They will also work closely with the wider team to ensure timely and effective delivery of responsive project activity and NAVCA’s core member services.
This is a brilliant opportunity if you enjoy project management and working with people, and want to make a real difference to social action across England.
About you
We are looking for someone proactive, curious and highly organised – with great communication skills. You’ll bring experience of delivering projects and working with partners, ideally in a grant or contract-funded environment.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Having experience in the VCSE sector is ideal, but not essential.
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