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Chief Financial Officer
£75,000 - £85,000
The Catholic Diocese of Northampton
Northampton with some flexible working
Full-time, permanent
The Catholic Diocese of Northampton covers the traditional counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, together with the town of Slough, a Unitary Authority within Berkshire.
The Diocese is involved in many different areas of life. Not just in parishes, but also in schools, hospitals, prisons and religious communities; working with people with disabilities, and with the young and the old; promoting the value of family and of marriage; caring for the poor, the homeless and those who live at the margins of society.
With its southern edge resting on the Thames and its northern tip in the East Midlands, it is by no means the smallest English diocese. There are 69 principal parishes with another 26 "satellite churches", chapels of ease, and a few more Mass centres in private schools and other institutions. They are served by 48 active diocesan priests, assisted by 12 active priests from other dioceses and 18 from religious orders.
The diocese has 29 schools at primary/infant/junior level, 6 secondary schools, one 4-19 VA through-school, one private primary school, a private prep school, and one private girls’ boarding through-school. Between them they educate some 20,700 pupils.
The diocese is a registered charity, The Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust, and is also a registered company. There is one active trading subsidiary, RCDN Property Services Ltd, which provides project management for school projects. There are separate Trustees' Property, Investment and Health and Safety Committees.
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations across the Diocese. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of the Diocese’s resources in support of its mission to advance the Roman Catholic faith, and the role is pivotal in safeguarding and enhancing the Diocese’s Mission and the supporting physical estate for current and future generations.
The opportunity available will see you playing a sigificant part within our mission supporting vulnerable adults in our community.
One of the many reasons people from our community come to the Oasis Centre is because they simply cannot either afford to cook a meal at home or struggle to even do so.
Job Purpose:
General kitchen duties as well as preparing and serving meals throughout the day at the Centre as well as supporting the Coordinator and the Next Step Volunteers.
What you will be doing:
· Preparing breakfast and lunch and drinks throughout the day.
· Work closely with the Kitchen Coordinator to support the Next Step volunteers.
· Meal planning and ordering in the absence of the Coordinator.
· Cleaning of the kitchen as well as a weekly deep clean.
· Any other work within the Centre that might be required.
Skills and Expeience Required:
GCSE Maths and English minimum 5 or above (High C and above).
A minimum of 2 years relevant experience (this can be from a wide variety of backgrounds).
Experience of working with disadvantaged people.
Experience of working within a small-medium charity.
Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about using your skills to make a tangible difference in the world? At Mercy Ships UK, we don’t just talk about impact, we deliver it. From our hospital ships serving coastal Africa, to training local medical professionals, every pound you help raise will directly transform lives.
As our new Philanthropy Project Officer, you’ll play a vital role in growing sustainable income to fund free, life-changing surgeries and healthcare training in nations where safe surgery is out of reach for 9 in 10 people. This is your chance to combine professional growth with purpose, helping us double our income and triple our volunteers.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, loves detail as much as big-picture impact, and wants to be part of a warm, values-driven team. You’ll be given real responsibility from day one, from supporting donor journeys, coordinating projects, and ensuring every supporter feels their generosity is valued.
If this is YOU, apply now!
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This role plays a key part in the day-to-day delivery of the work of Gateway Women's Centre. Working alongside the team you will carry out practical tasks to serve our clients as well as providing direct support and signposting on areas such as housing, welfare, local services and mental health.
As well as practical support and activities, you will take part in and lead activities that share the gospel with our clients and contribute to their social and spiritual wellbeing.
Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a woman in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Main duties:
· Preparation for, delivery of and pack down of drop-ins including cleaning, food and drink preparation and room layout.
· Creating a welcoming and judgement-free environment for our clients
· Planning and delivering activities for clients including art, wellbeing, games, Bible studies and other activities. Where required, liaising with external group facilitators.
· Completing relevant administrative tasks including writing case notes and sending reminders to women.
· To provide emotional (listening) support to women. This may take place within the context of group activities or one to one settings, including face-to-face appointments, phone calls, texts, emails, meetings in the community or home visits.
· To provide practical support, including supporting women with making phone calls and filling in forms, applying for grants, accompanying women to appointments and meetings, researching information, signposting and advocacy-style support.
· By drawing on your own Christian faith, to offer Christian support to women, within the Christian culture and ethos of OTF. This may take place in group or one-to-one settings.
· Providing goal based one-to-one support for clients and supporting with applications, referrals and other needs identified
· Meeting the practical needs of our clients by supporting with food and distribution of essential items
· Identifying any wellbeing or safeguarding needs that need further action or support
· Leading and participating in Bible studies, prayer time and other faith-based activities in the centre
Key attributes and experience required for the role:
· Ideally experience and knowledge of working with people with complex and multiple needs, or a demonstrable willingness to learn (training can be provided)
· Ideally experience and knowledge of local services, or a demonstrable willingness to learn (training can be provided)
· A passion for seeing women thrive and lives transformed – practically, emotionally and spiritually
· Strong alignment with the vision of Off the Fence, and a commitment to our organisational focus
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
· Proficient in Microsoft Office
· A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Please note that this post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010.
Vision and values
Off The Fence reaches out to break the cycle of poverty in Brighton & Hove, ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe in resisting poverty, empowering people, and restoring hope, and we work toward a future where social and spiritual poverty no longer exists.
By 1997, Off The Fence became a registered charity, allowing us to expand and tackle poverty in a deeper way, through compassion, excellence, unity, integrity, and a Christ-like approach to supporting the most vulnerable.
Poverty is complex—it’s not just about finances, but about housing, mental health, education, and belonging. To address these needs, Off The Fence now provides three core programmes, each offering a different form of practical and emotional support.
As poverty in Brighton & Hove has increased, so has our commitment. At the heart of our work is a belief that every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to rebuild their life.
The Gateway Programme at Off The Fence is dedicated to empowering women facing crisis, emotional hardship, or practical difficulties. Our Gateway Women’s Centre is a trauma-informed safe space where our support team offer confidential, one-to-one emotional, practical, and spiritual support. Through drop-ins, an essentials bank, and referrals, we equip women to confidently navigate life’s challenges.
Our goal-based workshops and wellness sessions provide opportunities for personal development while creating moments of joy and belonging. By breaking cycles of isolation, restoring self-agency, and connecting women to strong support networks,
Gateway empowers women to rebuild their lives. Whether through restorative care, discipleship sessions, or access to external services, women supported can step into a future of stability, community, and hope.
As a Christian organisation we seek to live and work by our values:
· Christ-like: we desire the best for others (Col 1:27, 1 John 3:16)
· Excellence: we aim for outstanding quality (1 Cor 12:31, Phil 4:8)
· Unity: we achieve more together (Ps 133, Eph 4:3)
· Compassion: we care for those who are suffering (Col 3:12, Matt 9:35)
· Integrity: we do what is right (Prov 10:9, Titus 2:7-8)
Working at Off the Fence
We are a small but highly dedicated team, passionate about seeing transformation across Brighton and Hove. Off the Fence employees are entitled to:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with extra days added for long service
- Up to 5 days of mission leave (pro rata)
- 7% employer pension contributions
Notes for applicants
If you’re applying for this role, we ask that you submit your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, as well as explaining why you want to be a part of Off the Fence.
If you’re applying for this role, we ask that you submit your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, as well as explaining why you want to be a part of Off the Fence.
Tackling social and spiritual poverty across Brighton and Hove
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Job Opportunity: Youth and Community Work Co-Ordinator
Location: Ashford, Kent
Contract: 1-year fixed term
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £18,000 – £20,000
Uprising Youth and Community is a growing Christian youth work charity with over 10 years of experience in Ashford. We are seeking a passionate and proactive Youth and Community Work Co-Ordinator to support the delivery of two key projects:
- Hang10 – Detached youth work across Ashford
- Community Action Teams (CAT) – A gardening-based community initiative
This role also includes developing an Employability Pathway to offer young people meaningful work experience and volunteering opportunities.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a heart for working with young people and the wider community
- Can build strong relationships and communicate effectively
- Is adaptable, reliable, and ready to contribute ideas
- Ideally holds a full UK driving licence
"Given the nature of this role, an occupational requirement has been established for the post-holder to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos and the values of a faith-based youth community. This requirement is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their career goals? We are developing our services, and seeking a dedicated and dynamic Employability Specialist to join our Refugee and Migrant Services team. You will work engage with a caseload of Resettled Refugees supporting individuals in overcoming barriers to employment and learning. You will play a key role in empowering clients with the skills, confidence, and tools they need to secure sustainable work or training opportunities.
Note: Due to the requirements of the job to undertake home visits, the successful applicant will hold a full UK Driving Licence, and have access to a car to use for work purposes.
Key Responsibilities
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Conducting employment advice sessions.
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Support clients with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and career planning.
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Build strong relationships with local employers, training providers, and referral partners.
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Track client progress and outcomes, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
- Contribute to the development of innovative employability programmes and resources.
About You
- Proven experience in employability, careers advice, coaching, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Ability to motivate and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the local labour market and employment support services.
- A relevant qualification (e.g., IAG Level 3 or above) is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in people’s lives.
- Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Flexible working arrangements and a positive work-life balance
Our team say; "KAP is an amazing place to work, and management are really supportive. I appreciate being able to work flexibly and being trusted to do my job correctly, and the other team members are all lovely."
Come join us!
To tackle homelessness, displacement and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to thrive and have a home.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Ark Gedling
The Ark Gedling is a Christian charity that exists for the prevention and relief of poverty and hardship; it is a UK registered charity and a member of Advice UK. It provides a community café, with a range of activities to support community development and mutual support, which operate in conjunction with benefits advice sessions, so that local people receive expert advice alongside compassionate community support and empowerment. It works in close partnership with other charities and with local churches. We are excited to announce that we are looking to recruit a new welfare rights adviser to join our team.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking an individual who is experienced in charity sector and advice work and is enthusiastic about building community and assisting people in hardship and poverty. The ideal candidate will have had some experience in supporting vulnerable people
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, dynamic and enjoy working with people. They will have a high level of English language skills both written and oral and will be a good listener able to empathize with people in distress.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Racial Justice Coordinator
We are seeking a Racial Justice Co-ordinator to lead and support the delivery of the racial justice strategy at the Diocese.
Position: Racial Justice Coordinator
Salary: £36,050 pa for full time or £28,840 for 30 hours per week
Location: Hybrid/Hove
Hours: Full or Part-time, (37.5 hours) or 0.8 (30 hours per week) - Flexitime
Contract: 3-year fixed term contract
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Interview Date: Hove on 25th September 2025
About the Role
We are looking for a lay or ordained co-ordinator to be a passionate advocate for racial justice. Candidates will have a good understanding of the complexities and barriers for UKME/GMH people within the diocese and the ability to reflect on these from a theological perspective.
This is a key role in the life of the Diocese, and you will act as advocate for racial justice, develop and deliver training in parishes and church schools and recruit and equip deanery Racial Justice Advocates. You will work collaboratively with the Racial Justice Officer, the Racial Justice Committee and diocesan leadership team to support the Diocese to hold its racial justice vision and help to inspire, challenge, and empower churches and schools to collectively achieve this vision.
The principal duties include:
- Raising awareness of all aspects of racial justice work in the Diocese and supporting the Diocese to hold its racial justice vision
- Planning, facilitating and oversight of racial justice training and events for clergy, lay leaders and schools
- Recruiting, training, and equipping deanery Racial Justice Advocates and providing ongoing support
- Supporting UKME/GMH vocations to lay and ordained ministry
- Monitoring and collecting data on the progress, impact, and outcomes of racial justice projects
The role is made possible because of funding from the National Church of England and will be appointed on a 3-year fixed term contract.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of the framework for racial justice and the ability to reflect on the issues from a theological perspective
- Be passionate about the place of UKME/GMH people in God’s mission with the ability to inspire, encourage and support others to advocate for racial justice
- Have experience in project planning and strong organisational skills
- Be able to plan and deliver training and build, develop and support networks
For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply.
The organisation wants its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff and are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.
In return:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 additional privilege days
- 15.1% employer pension contribution (0–6% employee contribution)
- Free parking, eye tests, cycle to work scheme and development opportunities
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and completion of a Confidential Declaration Form.
This is a post to which a Genuine Occupational Requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 apples, the requirement being that the post holder is a practising Christian.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Racial Justice Coordinator, Advocate, Advocacy, Training Coordinator, Racial Justice Advocate. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Regionally based post from Autumn 2025
Part-time, 28 hours per week (including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally)
Home based within the geographical area covered by this role: Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the eastern edge of Hampshire
We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what Spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.
As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming, and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.
We invite applications from people who are:
- Good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision
- Familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation
- Organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities
- Creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation
- Digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Interviews: Wednesday, 25 September 2025 at Friends House Euston.
Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
You’re in the right place.
In Gateshead, Resurgo is partnering with Alive Church – Spear Gateshead is a key part of Alive Church’s mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people.
Whilst the North-East is an amazing place to live, there are still challenges, with large disparities between Gateshead’s wealthier and poorer areas, and 23,600 people live in areas described as having deep deprivation. With this comes all the associated issues that poverty causes, including 1 in 4 children growing up in poverty and one of the worst levels of social mobility in the country.
Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society.
The important stuff
Salary: £27,000, pro rata
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday –Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Contract: Maternity Cover; September Start
Location: Alive Church Gateshead
Closing date: Friday 12th September (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Role start date: Monday 3rd November
Download the application pack for more information.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
Personal qualities we’re looking for
- An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader
- A dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
- An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity
- Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Key Responsibilities
Oversight of the Spear Programme
- As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Coach
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Establish the primary local referral agencies and steward relationships with these, overseeing and building a strategy to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective
- Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network
Line Management and training
- Manage the Spear Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development
- Be line managed by Resurgo on Spear Programme performance and ongoing operations of the centre, and report back on KPIs
Church Community
- The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
- You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members and help the Spear Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme
- Ensure the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services
Site management
- Work with the Church to coordinate the training room and any infrastructure needs for the Spear Centre
- Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
With young people, with organisations, for society.




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WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, talented, resourceful, emotionally intelligent and hardworking Senior Finance Manager to manage finance and governance across our international office in London and our Retreat Centre based in Bonnevaux. Working with the Executive Director and Trustees, and with the support of a small, dedicated team, you will lead on WCCM’s financial strategy and planning, ensuring compliance with statutory and non-statutory bodies, working to maximise income and automate processes. You will also have responsibility for core organisational support functions such as HR, GDPR and Health and Safety. You will have significant experience in finance roles, with knowledge and experience of UK charity finance, and operational support functions. Occasional trips to France. Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.
Application is by submission of your CV and a full detailed cover letter setting out how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.
We will not consider CVs that do not have an accompanying cover letter.
The Catholic Diocese of Northampton covers the traditional counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, together with the town of Slough, a Unitary Authority within Berkshire.
The Diocese is involved in many different areas of life. Not just in parishes, but also in schools, hospitals, prisons and religious communities; working with people with disabilities, and with the young and the old; promoting the value of family and of marriage; caring for the poor, the homeless and those who live at the margins of society.
With its southern edge resting on the Thames and its northern tip in the East Midlands, it is by no means the smallest English diocese. There are 69 principal parishes with another 26 "satellite churches", chapels of ease, and a few more Mass centres in private schools and other institutions. They are served by 48 active diocesan priests, assisted by 12 active priests from other dioceses and 18 from religious orders.
The diocese has 29 schools at primary/infant/junior level, 6 secondary schools, one 4-19 VA through-school, one private primary school, a private prep school, and one private girls’ boarding through-school. Between them they educate some 20,700 pupils.
The diocese is a registered charity, The Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust, and is also a registered company. The Chief Operating Officer will be the Honorary Secretary to that corporation. There is one active trading subsidiary, RCDN Property Services Ltd, which provides project management for school projects. There are separate Trustees' Property, Investment and Health and Safety Committees.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Diocese, with a particular focus on the effective management of property, land, and other physical assets. The COO will ensure that Diocesan operations support the mission of the Church, are financially sustainable, and are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in safeguarding and enhancing the Diocese’s Mission and the supporting physical estate for current and future generations.
In addition to the statutory and legal and governance responsibilities attached to the role, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for all the core business functions or finance, facilities, including IT, and HR.
Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ. This new role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a range of communications skills and experience in a small friendly team in a mission organisation context.
We are looking for a confident and creative communicator with a shared passion for mission, as well as at least 1 year relevant experience in a communications role.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to prioritise tasks and present information in front of groups of people.
The role includes;
· Assisting in the creation of Interserve’s regular internal and external email communications;
· Creating and sharing social media content in line with Interserve’s strategy and values;
· Representing Interserve at events, both locally and nationally;
· Working with Interserve supporters to give a high level of supporter care;
· Assisting in the planning and implementation of fundraising events.
The role is hybrid, with a mix of time spent in our Birmingham National Office and working from home, with up to 5 days per month of national travel. The salary is £25,046 for full time hours. This role has an occupational requirement. All applicants should have the right to work permenantly in the UK and should be aware that a DBS check will be undertaken at offer of employment.
Further details can be found on our website:
Interview date: Wednesday24th September
Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This innovative and exciting safeguarding officer role will build on our current provision to collaborate on safeguarding across several church denominations to ensure a safe, relevant and caring Church safeguarding environment for all. You would be working for Churches Alive in Mann (CAiM) as part of their ecumenical partnership, providing safeguarding support and services for the four denominations who are the lead contributing partners in this initiative (Roman Catholic Church, Church of England, Methodist Church and the Living Hope Community Church).
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant professional qualification or the equivalent (for example, in social care or criminal justice), with current professional registration where applicable.
- The ability to transfer good safeguarding practice to a non-statutory organisation, working with colleagues from a non-safeguarding background and achieve good safeguarding outcomes in that context.
- Experience in developing effective new ways of working for an organisation.
- Experience in cases involving the protection and safeguarding of children and/or adults, with at least some of that experience gained in a statutory agency.
- Experience of working with victims, survivors and perpetrators of abuse.
- Experience of assessing risk.
- The ability to be self-reflective, welcoming feedback from others.
- A strong commitment to equality and diversity.
- A personal commitment to the values and beliefs of the Christian community
A full job description and application form can be received from: hr @sodorandman.im
In line with current safer recruitment practices CVs are not accepted and an application form must be competed.
Completed applications should be returned to: hr @sodorandman.im
The closing date for this vacancy is 5th September, 2025. Short listing is scheduled for w/c 8th September 2025 and short listed candidates will be invited for an introductory visit to the island on 30th September 2025, with interviews the following day, 1st October 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant | £35,000 - £38,000 + benefits | London | Hybrid | Permanent
On behalf of a nationwide faith-based charity based in London, we are recruiting a permanent Executive Assistant to support the Company Secretary and other Executives. The Executive Assistant with work with a wider executive support team to provide PA support and to ensure the smooth-running of the day-to-day administration, dairy management and travel bookings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as first point of contact for the Company Secretary
- Manage the Executive's diary, in confidence, including appointments and travel
- Act on behalf of the Company Secretary, interpreting and prioritising requests via email, written correspondence and by telephone
- Provide documentation and schedules are required
- Organise and execute key events and meetings and arrange bookings of venues, overseeing arrangements with support colleagues - act as host for meetings as appropriate
- Provide support for the wider senior management group, arranging arrangements for regular meetings including booking meeting rooms, preparing agendas and supporting documents, liaising with guests and taking notes
- Supporting the work of the Conference Office
- Managing the processing of expenses and invoices against budget codes
- Compliance and data protection legislation and associated regulations
What you'll offer us:
- Proven experience of providing EA / PA and diary support to senior executives
- Able to juggle the requests from competing deadlines and senior executives
- Experience of managing and organising a wide-ranging workload
- Ability to read budget spreadsheets and prioritise invoices
- Ability to manage complex diaries
- Experience of dairy management and travel booking systems
What we'll offer you:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus three extra closure days over Christmas
- Contributory pension scheme
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- Desirable Central London office
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.