Food policy officer jobs

As a local grant maker, Young Camden Foundation's grants processes and operations are key to our success. This role will suit an adaptable and organised team player, who is up for a challenge and keen to learn. 

You will lead and develop YCF’s significant grant-giving programmes, organising and improving the grants process, keeping donors in the loop, and communicating the impact of the small grants programmes, and coordinating support from the team to ensure this work is well supported. In this role you will oversee both YCF’s small grants programmes to members, and also YCF’s delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme, which together amount to around £900,000 per year in grants out to Camden’s youth sector.

You will lead on YCF’s operations, including clerking to the Board of Trustees, ensuring timely applications and reporting to funders, and overseeing all aspects of YCF’s operations. You will be supported by our Operations & Administrations Apprentice. You will support the CEO across YCF’s partnerships, cultivating our pipeline of funders, including Trusts & Foundations and corporate donors, and spotting and supporting opportunities wherever you can.  

As a natural team player working in a small team, you will spot opportunities to support  YCF’s membership (especially regarding grants) and the other functions of YCF’s work. As a place based organisation, you will ensure you are known in the local community, and amongst our key stakeholders, including grassroots VCS partners, Camden Council, and our key funders.

Along with the CEO and the Head of Membership & Impact, you will support YCF’s partnerships, including with business neighbours, spotting opportunities to amplify YCF’s work. In this important and dynamic role you will lead on both, working closely with the CEO to also support fundraising and partnerships.

Main Purpose of the Role

Grants management:

· Grants management: You will direct and lead the YCF small grants programmes (including Small & Mighty Fund, Holiday Opportunities Fund and Heads Up Mental Health Fund, of around £150,000 p.a.), including leading on design and guidelines, engagement with YCF’s grants committee structures, and reporting back to Trustees and funders. You will lead on grants decisions processes and communications, as part of YCF’s membership offer. You will oversee all due diligence processes as part of YCF’s grant giving offer, and ensure smooth reporting cycles with grantees

· Strategic oversight of HAF: Strategic leadership of the Camden HAF programme, overseeing the HAF Programme Manager in the stewardship of this DfE programme, and retaining oversight of key deliverables, together with the Heads of Children’s Commissioning at Camden Council

Fundraising and reporting:

· Fundraising: You will maintain our pipeline of supporters, including of our grants rounds, and lead reporting for YCF’s grants and core funding to funders, supported by the team. You will ensure timely funding applications submissions Together with the Head of Membership & Impact, you will support the CEO in all fundraising for YCF and our programmes, including identifying funding and partnership opportunities, drafting bids and pitches, and so on.

· Reporting: You will oversee and deliver timely reporting across YCF’s funders. You will manage and be supported by the Operations Apprentice to ensure smooth and timely processes. You will ensure YCF’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks are fit for purpose. You will work with the rest of the team to ensure this function is properly and efficiently supported, and will proactively identify ways to more efficiently record and report on information to funders, including effective use of our CRM.

 

Operations and governance:

· Operational leadership: You will be responsible for YCF’s operational running as an organisation, ensuring our processes are smooth and fit for purpose. In practice, this may include supporting the CEO in operational and strategic planning, supporting budget oversight (and leading in the areas of grants). Supported by the Operations Apprentice, you will oversee YCF’s HR processes for onboarding, recruitment and so on.

· Governance: You will support YCF’s governance processes, due diligence and compliance, ensuring YCF is compliant with our charitable obligations, and ensure our policies are up to date and we are compliant with them.

· Board minute taking: You will take minutes of YCF’s Board meetings, and ensure actions are followed up with, and oversee the Operations Apprentice in the setting up of meetings and logistics. You will support the CEO and Chair with the preparation of papers, as needed.

Management and leadership

· Management: You will manage two important roles for YCF, modelling leadership at YCF, alongside the CEO and the Head of Membership & Impact

· Representing YCF: You will represent the organisation at a senior level at external events, including via speaking opportunities 

Please download the job specification for full details of this role, as well as our essential and desirable criteria, against which applications will be reviewed.

A fairer and greener economy for Wales means a real Living Wage for everyone and support for the local businesses that help meet our everyday needs. We have already helped over 600 Welsh organisations guarantee 170,000 employees’ access to a real Living Wage, and we have supported local businesses pioneering food, energy, housing, transport, nature and health services. We want to do more – can you help us as our new Head of Fair Economy?

You will need to be passionate about building an economy that works for everyone, with the skills and experience to lead and build programmes and teams, work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in our areas of work, and to be proactive in identifying new opportunities for funding and impact.

You will be leading the Fair Economy team to deliver against impact targets in our annual business plan. This involves:

• Leading the Fair Economy team (30%) 
• Supporting the real Living Wage (rLW) Programme (30%) 
• Supporting the Foundational Economy (FE) Programme (40%) 

You'll play a key role in helping individuals and organisations benefit from our expertise, while growing our reach, income, and impact as a forward-thinking charity. This includes lifting individuals out of in-work poverty and supporting local businesses that provide our everyday needs.

We are a lively and progressive charity at an important stage in our development. If our mission resonates with you and you share our aims, we would love to hear from you.

Pennaeth Economi Deg

Mae Economi decach a gwyrddach i Gymru yn golygu Cyflog Byw Gwirioneddol i bawb a chefnogaeth i’r busnesau lleol sy’n ein helpu i fodloni ein hanghenion bob dydd. Rydym ni eisoes wedi helpu 600 a mwy o sefydliadau yng Nghymru i sicrhau bod 170,000 o weithwyr yn cael Cyflog Byw Gwirioneddol, ac rydym ni wedi cefnogi busnesau lleol sy’n arloesi ym maes bwyd, ynni, tai, trafnidiaeth, natur a gwasanaethau iechyd. Ond rydym ni eisiau gwneud mwy - allwch chi ein helpu ni fel Pennaeth newydd yr Economi Deg?

Bydd angen i chi fod yn frwd dros greu economi sy’n gweithio i bawb, a meddu ar y sgiliau a’r profiad i arwain ac adeiladu rhaglenni a thimau, gweithio mewn partneriaeth ag amrywiaeth eang o randdeiliaid yn ein meysydd gwaith, a bod yn rhagweithiol wrth fynd ati i ganfod cyfleoedd cyllido ac effaith newydd.

Byddwch yn arwain tîm yr Economi Deg wrth iddynt gyflawni targedau effaith ein cynllun busnes blynyddol. Bydd hyn yn golygu: 

• Arwain Tîm yr Economi Deg (30%) 
• Cefnogi’r Rhaglen Cyflog Byw Gwirioneddol (30%) 
• Cefnogi Rhaglen yr Economi Sylfaenol (40%) 

Byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol yn y gwaith o helpu unigolion a sefydliadau i elwa o'n harbenigedd — ar yr un pryd â chynyddu ein cyrhaeddiad, ein hincwm a'n heffaith fel elusen flaengar. Mae hyn yn cynnwys helpu unigolion allan o dlodi mewn gwaith, a chefnogi’r busnesau lleol sy’n bodloni ein hanghenion bob dydd.

Rydym ni’n elusen fywiog a blaengar ac rydym ni mewn cyfnod pwysig yn ein datblygiad ar hyn o bryd. Os yw ein cenhadaeth yn taro tant a’ch bod chi’n rhannu’r un nodau â ni, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych chi. 

As Charity Officer, you will directly support our venues based at Redlibbets Golf Club, Cobtree Manor Golf Club, and Warley Park Golf Club.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery:

• Plan, organise, and execute a range of community outreach and charity events, including (but not limited to) Fun, Food, and Golf, Community Cafes and School outreach.
• Collaborate with local schools, charities, and community groups to build strong relationships and drive participation in these programs.
• Ensure the successful delivery of events, including logistics, staffing, equipment, and communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Work as part of the leadership team at each assigned venue to ensure that charity delivery is an integral part of venue operations.

Partnership Management:

• Build and maintain partnerships with local schools, charities, and other organisations, working to enhance the visibility and impact of Get Golfing’s charity initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities for collaboration with local charities to create synergies and maximise the use of our venue spaces.
• Represent Get Golfing at community events, meetings, and partnerships, ensuring a positive and professional image of the charity.

Funding and Compliance:

• Familiarise with and navigate the local government Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape to secure funding for eligible programs where applicable.
• Ensure all programs are compliant with relevant local safeguarding requirements for working with young people and vulnerable adults.
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for funding applications and compliance checks.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing:

• Adhere to and enforce Get Golfing's safeguarding policies, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are adequately trained and supported.
• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of all participants during events, making sure all appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding protocols are followed.

 

Community Engagement and Impact:

• Engage with local communities to understand their needs and feedback, ensuring Get Golfing’s programs are accessible, relevant, and impactful.
• Promote Get Golfing’s charitable initiatives through local media, social media, and other communication channels, raising awareness of the charity’s work.
• Collect data and feedback to measure the success and impact of outreach programs, activations and initiatives- assisting with the preparation of reports for key stakeholders.

Administrative and Event Coordination:

• Maintain accurate records of events, funding applications, and partnerships.
• Coordinate with other departments and teams within Get Golfing to ensure effective event delivery and administrative support.
• Manage the budget for each project and event, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

 

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in community engagement, charity work, event management, or education, particularly in a role involving young people or vulnerable groups.
• Experience working with children and young people in an educational, sporting, or charitable setting.
• Understanding of fundraising strategies and the ability to secure financial support for charitable initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills

• (Desirable) Knowledge of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape and local government initiatives.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures for working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including schools, charities, and local authorities.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple events simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce reports and promotional content.

Attitude and Approach

• Passionate about sport and its potential to engage and benefit communities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid DBS check or the willingness to undergo one is required.
• A willingness to undertake the role of Welfare Officer for the purposes of safeguarding (relevant training will be provided).

As Charity Officer, you will directly support our venues based at Mill Green Golf Club, The Arkley 9 Golf Club, and Ansty Golf Club, with a main presence at Mill Green and The Arkley 9.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery:

• Plan, organise, and execute a range of community outreach and charity events, including (but not limited to) Fun, Food, and Golf, Community Cafes and School outreach.
• Collaborate with local schools, charities, and community groups to build strong relationships and drive participation in these programs.
• Ensure the successful delivery of events, including logistics, staffing, equipment, and communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Work as part of the leadership team at each assigned venue to ensure that charity delivery is an integral part of venue operations.

Partnership Management:

• Build and maintain partnerships with local schools, charities, and other organisations, working to enhance the visibility and impact of Get Golfing’s charity initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities for collaboration with local charities to create synergies and maximise the use of our venue spaces.
• Represent Get Golfing at community events, meetings, and partnerships, ensuring a positive and professional image of the charity.

Funding and Compliance:

• Familiarise with and navigate the local government Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape to secure funding for eligible programs where applicable.
• Ensure all programs are compliant with relevant local safeguarding requirements for working with young people and vulnerable adults.
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for funding applications and compliance checks.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing:

• Adhere to and enforce Get Golfing's safeguarding policies, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are adequately trained and supported.
• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of all participants during events, making sure all appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding protocols are followed.

Community Engagement and Impact:

• Engage with local communities to understand their needs and feedback, ensuring Get Golfing’s programs are accessible, relevant, and impactful.
• Promote Get Golfing’s charitable initiatives through local media, social media, and other communication channels, raising awareness of the charity’s work.
• Collect data and feedback to measure the success and impact of outreach programs, activations and initiatives- assisting with the preparation of reports for key stakeholders.

Administrative and Event Coordination:

• Maintain accurate records of events, funding applications, and partnerships.
• Coordinate with other departments and teams within Get Golfing to ensure effective event delivery and administrative support.
• Manage the budget for each project and event, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

 

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in community engagement, charity work, event management, or education, particularly in a role involving young people or vulnerable groups.
• Experience working with children and young people in an educational, sporting, or charitable setting.
• Understanding of fundraising strategies and the ability to secure financial support for charitable initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills

• (Desirable) Knowledge of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) funding landscape and local government initiatives.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures for working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including schools, charities, and local authorities.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple events simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce reports and promotional content.

Attitude and Approach

• Passionate about sport and its potential to engage and benefit communities.
•  A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid DBS check or the willingness to undergo one is required.
• A willingness to undertake the role of Welfare Officer for the purposes of safeguarding (relevant training will be provided).

This role will lead the delivery of Radnorshire Wildlife Trust’s new three-year Pentwyn Food, Farming & Nature Project, Cylch Bwyd, an initiative designed to strengthen the local food system while enhancing biodiversity and community resilience across Radnorshire.

The project focuses on two interconnected priorities:

1. Increasing education on food growing, with a strong emphasis on environmental impact, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

2. Supporting, connecting and promoting the local food economy.

Working from Pentwyn, the Project Manager will oversee the creation of a community growing space, enhancement of habitat demonstrating nature-friendly food production, and delivery of an ambitious programme of school visits, workshops, and outreach activities. The role will build strong relationships between farmers, growers, schools, local food businesses and community members, helping to bridge divides and create long-term collaboration.

This position requires a confident leader with experience in community engagement, and partnership working - particularly within a farming context in Wales. The successful candidate will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring measurable ecological gains alongside meaningful educational and social impact. As part of the role, the Project Manager will also take on responsibility for managing other RWT community projects, and be expected to contribute to the long term ambition of the site, and that will include contributing to fundraising and generating ideas for future projects.

Job Title: Faith and Communities Engagement Officer (Westminster) 

Hours: 35 per week (full time) 

Location: Home working with regular travel across Westminster to faith and community venues in the borough 

Contract: Fixed term (until September 2027) 

Salary: £40,535 per annum 

About us 

Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments. 

  

About you 

We are looking for someone with a depth of knowledge and experience of the faith and community homelessness sector (existing connections within Westminster would be a benefit). The successful applicant will feel confident to speak to anyone and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote and develop the existing work of the homelessness sector in Westminster.
 
About the role 

The Faith and Communities Engagement Officer role is designed to enhance and strengthen the infrastructure of homelessness services across Westminster by mobilising and supporting faith and community-based initiatives and groups. The intention is to facilitate effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services and promote sustainable, community-led responses to homelessness and rough sleeping. 

Key responsibilities will include engagement and partnership development, capacity building and support, infrastructure and sustainability and advocacy. The role will play a vital part in bridging gaps between grassroots faith and community initiatives and formal homelessness systems, ensuring coordinated and compassionate support for those experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping. 

Benefits 

• 29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time. 

• After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time. 

• We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10 – 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager. 

• As this role is offered as Home Working, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment. 

• We offer an employee assistance programme through Spectrum Life, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support. 

• We offer a cycle-to-work scheme.  

The Humane League UK is a high-impact charity dedicated to ending the abuse of animals raised for food, combining strategic campaigning with a strong commitment to impact, innovation, and accountability.

As part of The Humane League’s global network, we drive change through influencing the policies of the world’s biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action, improving the lives of millions of animals every year. 

The organisation is now at a pivotal moment. With a strong foundation of success and a growing movement for animal welfare, we are entering a new strategic period, scaling our impact, strengthening our operations, and expanding our influence across the UK and beyond. 

We are now seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead our dedicated team and help shape the next stage of our journey.

Managing Director 
Remote, UK Based 
Starting Salary of £84,078 or £92,486 for Inner London Weighting. This salary is for 30 hours per week over Monday to Thursday.

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a strategic and dedicated individual to lead The Humane League UK’s operations – setting direction, delivering ambitious campaigns, and ensuring alignment with global priorities, while working with our high-performing, mission-driven team.

As a visible and influential leader, you will represent The Humane League UK externally, building partnerships, influencing corporate and public policy, and strengthening our reputation as a leader in animal advocacy. 

You will also work closely with the global leadership team, Board, staff, and partners. The Managing Director will be the driving force behind The Humane League UK’s strategy and impact. 

You will lead an organisation that is bold, strategic, and outcomes-focused, capable of driving systemic change and accelerating progress towards a more humane food system.
 

About You 

We are looking for an inspirational and strategic leader who brings: 

• Proven experience as a senior visionary strategic leader with an understanding of animal protection and/or food systems. 

• A strong track record of senior leadership, with experience delivering organisational strategy and impact. 

• The ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility and experience in campaigning and influencing across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors.

• Strategic thinking combined with operational rigour, able to translate vision into action. 

• A strong alignment with our mission and values, and a passion for creating meaningful change.

How to Apply 

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained advisors Erica Ritchie or Anna Gardet via email with a copy of your CV.

Further information can be found at the Prospectus website. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19th April 
First stage interviews: 5th – 6th May 
Second stage interviews and presentation: 18th – 19th May 

Final stage interviews: 26th – 28th May 

We are looking for our next Chief Executive,  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a small organisation where they can combine strategic leadership with practical delivery. 

Feeding Coventry is a small but ambitious charity dedicated to providing relief to people in need in Coventry and Warwickshire, specifically providing new and alternative ways to support people with the complex issues behind their reasons for experiencing hardship.

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who can work closely with our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and partners to deliver meaningful impact for the communities we serve. The role is part-time and can be worked flexibly over 5 days.The role will be primarily based in Foleshill Community Centre but with an opportunity for some hybrid working. 

Job purpose

This role serves as a liaison for the BDA’s specialist group, sub-group and branch volunteer communities. Working closely with colleagues across the BDA, the role ensures a high level of support, maintenance and development of the organisation’s member led networks.

The role supports the work of the membership, marketing and communications team to coordinate activity and projects that promote the work of member volunteers and the wider volunteer programme.

In collaboration with the Volunteer Manager, the role supports and coordinates volunteer activity, providing advice, training and guidance to member volunteers as required. It is also responsible for developing, maintaining and managing strong relationships with stakeholders to drive engagement and enhance services for members.

The role acts as essential support to colleagues and works effectively across the MMC team and the wider organisation.

 Job context

 The British Dietetic Association, founded in 1936, is the professional association and trade union for registered dietitians in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is the largest organisation of food and nutrition professionals with almost 10,000 members.

The Membership, Marketing and Communications Team delivers and maintains responsive

member services and excellent communications to engage with our membership community in person and through both digital and print media. The organisation has a motivated and engaged network of high-performing member volunteers within our specialist groups and branches and a well-established volunteer programme, which we wish to continue to grow and develop.

All staff uphold the values of the Association (Professional, Dynamic, and Innovative) and represent the profession and the Association to stakeholders

 Key areas of responsibility

Volunteer support and coordination

• Act as an internal contact for BDA specialist groups, sub-groups and branches, liaising with colleagues across the BDA to ensure the effective delivery of volunteer services.
• Serve as a main point of contact for the BDA’s regional branch network, which provides CPD and networking opportunities for members and other attendees at a local level.
• Provide advice, support and guidance to BDA specialist group and branch volunteers as required.
• Work with the events team to support the delivery of group and branch meetings and events (in-person and virtual), ensuring appropriate technical support and platforms are in place.
• Work collaboratively across BDA staff teams, specialist groups and branches to ensure members receive high-quality services, resources, events and information through appropriate communication channels.
• Support volunteer recruitment activity and deliver inductions for volunteers.
• Maintain regular and proactive engagement with committee leaders to strengthen links between volunteers, the BDA office team and other groups or branches.
• Attend group and branch meetings and events as required, representing the BDA.
• Build strong internal relationships to stay informed of policy, practice, education developments and key organisational priorities, helping to align volunteer activity with wider BDA work.
• Work with the Volunteer Team to ensure groups and branches operate within BDA policies, governance, financial and legal frameworks, and are supported to meet governance requirements.
• Support groups and branches to develop relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Resource, governance and development

• Work with the Volunteer Team and wider BDA team to develop and deliver new services, benefits and resources for the group and branch network.
• Support the identification, development and delivery of education and continuing professional development opportunities for member volunteers.
• Apply volunteering best practice to develop, review and maintain policies, guidance and tools related to volunteering.
• Support the Events and Volunteer Teams to deliver the BDA’s annual volunteer support day.
• Assist the Volunteer Team in providing governance advice and support to member volunteers, including developing and maintaining effective processes.

Communications

• Manage, and support the wider membership, marketing and communication team, to deliver volunteer communications channels by:
  • Developing and coordinating content, opportunities and contributions for our regular Volunteer Ezine.
  • Facilitate regular volunteer networking.
  • Update content and develop content for the volunteer hub.
  • Develop and coordinate content relating to volunteers, groups and branches for social media.
  • Support internal communications and updates.
  • Manage the volunteer inbox and responding to member queries as required.

 General

·       Act as an effective member of the Membership, Marketing and Communications team, contributing to team-wide campaigns and projects.

· Contribute to BDA office projects that support the organisation’s strategic and business plans.

· Travel as required to meet members, volunteers and other stakeholders.

· Undertake other duties as required.

· Comply with all relevant BDA policies and procedures.

Role Dimensions

Knowledge

This role requires specialist, advanced experience and knowledge, with a thorough understanding of volunteer management, governance and engagement, all of which are essential to the successful delivery of the role. It also requires advanced knowledge of BDA policies, governance and financial frameworks, alongside a strong understanding of the legal frameworks relating to volunteering.

Work Complexity and Judgement

This role supports the delivery of work across multiple business functions by communicating group and branch activity and initiatives. The work requires discretion, tact, strong interpersonal skills and effective stakeholder engagement. The role often involves managing complex situations and exercising sound judgement, frequently at short notice and in the presence of members, with issues and queries escalated to the Volunteer Manager as appropriate.

 

Impact on reputational risk

This role involves working closely with volunteers, members and internal stakeholders, representing the BDA in a professional manner. The postholder is expected to build and maintain appropriate internal relationships at all levels, managing the organisation’s reputation and exercising sound judgement in assessing and mitigating risk.

People management and leadership

This role is responsible for coordinating and supervising volunteers and plays a pivotal role in managing staff engagement with the volunteer network.

Colours of Redbridge is an award-winning programme of community-led arts and culture in Redbridge, East London. It is part of the pioneering Creative People and Places (CPP) programme from Arts Council England, empowering local people to decide what culture happens in their area. We are reaching new audiences through high-quality work and making a real difference to people’s lives through our projects which include South Asian truck art, a cultural food festival and a disability-led street carnival.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Officer to work with local communities who may be facing barriers in the area (e.g. people who have retired, are D/deaf, neurodivergent, disabled, access mental health services, or support someone who does). You will facilitate community empowerment and decision-making processes in order to realise the community’s artistic ambitions and work with a group of Community Producers to develop projects in the area. Additionally, you will sustain engagement with our target communities via regular events and maintaining networks with local community groups and organisations.

See our 2025 highlights video here.

Title: Policy and Social Change Manager
Contract: Full time, 12 months FTC, possibility to extend subject to mutual agreement
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel to our London offices
Reporting to: Partnerships & Impact Director
Direct report/s: None
Salary: £47,000-£50,000 per annum
Deadline: Midday, Tuesday 7th April 2026

About In Kind Direct

For 30 years, In Kind Direct has been at the forefront of product distribution in the UK, ensuring that no one misses out on life’s essentials. Think toiletries, period products, clothes, toys, and technology, donated by leading brands and retailers. Founded by HM The King, we are a practical response to the widening gap in society, alleviating immediate need and pushing for systemic change through new research and advocacy. We work with a UK network of over 9,000 local charities and community groups. Together, we reach 930,000 people with essentials every week and unlock almost £30m in savings for the charitable sector each year. 

Our mission and values

We know long before people go without food or heating, they forfeit feeling clean. This has a huge impact on confidence, wellbeing, and engaging with learning or work. By 2030, we are on a mission to double our impact, to meet the growing need in communities. Increasing our voice and influence is a key pillar in our new strategy. In all things, we live our values of kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation.

The role

We are looking for a passionate change-maker to be our Policy & Social Change Manager, building the roadmap for strategic programmes that raise awareness, reduce stigma, and generate systemic change. The role will involve movement building and close collaboration, working with our charitable network to raise our collective voice at a national level. You will represent us in the policy and advocacy environment, holding relationships with government departments, civil servants and cross-sector alliances.

Your efforts will particularly focus on our End Hygiene Poverty campaign, working in partnership with The Hygiene Bank, and our coordinating role for the Period Equity Alliance. We believe no one should have to face the choice to heat, eat or feel clean. These two programmes tackle different parts of the systems that keep too many people going without or feeling ashamed. The scale of poverty in the UK is simply too big for any one organisation to solve. You will develop a coordinated advocacy approach to build alliances for change.

You will work closely with our marketing team to develop our voice, and our impact team to maximise our strong evidence base. Ideally you would have experience of narrative change, political advocacy and systemic thinking, but if you’re passionate about ending poverty and have led successful collaborations, delivered social change or run brilliant campaigns then we would love to hear from you. You will work closely with the Partnerships & Impact Director and CEO, with the autonomy to help shape our direction. 
The role is based out of our London Bridge office. We operate a hybrid working practice and expect the individual to be in the office for two days each week, and working remotely, usually from home for up to three days a week. This role is subject to DBS checking.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of a fully integrated advocacy strategy, aligning key objectives of more influence, more products and more impact. 
• End Hygiene Poverty campaign - utilise and support delivery of new research to develop our activity roadmap, build a cross-sector coalition for change, and unlock new funding.
• Period Equity Alliance – provide coordination including drafting letters, chairing meetings and efforts to grow the wider membership. Lead delivery of funded events that embed lived experience in developing resources and policy positioning.
• Keep a watching brief on relevant areas such as child poverty, women’s health, devolution, and the VCSE sector. Create and share regular internal and external briefings, and lead on submissions to government calls for evidence.
• Develop our position on relevant advocacy issues, understanding where In Kind Direct is best placed to lead, and where we can ally and amplify the work of others.
• Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders, representing us in the policy environment and potentially with media, to grow our voice and visibility. 
• Work with colleagues to shape organisational messaging and inform funding proposals. 
• Maximise the value of our existing evidence base and commissioned research.

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: 

• Experience of developing effective influencing strategies that deliver real change.
• Experience leading complex projects or campaigns across multiple teams and partners, able to balance priorities, manage stakeholders and make decisions.
• Strong facilitation and convening skills, adaptable to diverse backgrounds, expertise and seniority. Comfortable speaking and presenting to different audiences. 
• Experience of successful collaborations; engaging, influencing and mobilising senior external stakeholders, ideally including corporate partners.
• A natural curiosity, able to connect information and identify gaps and trends. 
• An alignment with IKD values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. 
• An interest in the charity sector, corporate responsibility, and In Kind Direct’s area of work 
• An understanding or experience of systems change practices is desirable, for example systems mapping and storytelling.

In Kind Direct is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who join us and are interested in applications from people from all backgrounds.

Working at In Kind Direct

As well as having the chance to work in a charity that helps thousands of people each year, our team benefits include volunteering days, 28 days holiday each year (including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, excluding public holidays), an interest-free travel loan, and a generous pension scheme entitlement. We are an equal opportunity employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, access to our Employee Assistance Platform, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. 

We are an accredited Great Place to Work – and have additionally been recognised as a Great Place to Work amongst small Charities and a Great Place to work for Women. 

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. 

We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on a low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. 

We will meet all reasonable expenses that will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate. If there's anything such as a disability or other circumstance that might affect your ability to take part in any stage of the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We’ll do our best to provide any support or adjustments you may need to take part fully and comfortably. Sharing this information will not affect your application in any way.

How to apply
The deadline for application is midday, Tuesday 7th April. We ask all applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, available on our website.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief supporting statement (max. 600 words), through our online applications portal. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. 

Interview dates: first interviews Tuesday 14th April, second interviews Tuesday 21st April.

REF-227 512

Vacancy: Day Care Officer – Age UK Camden Day Care Centres

Are you passionate about supporting older people and making a meaningful difference every day? At Age UK Camden, we believe in kindness, courage, justice and hope, and we are looking for compassionate individuals to join our Day Care Centre teams.

Current Opportunities

Role 1: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time – Kings Cross)
25 hours per week (5 × 5-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)

Role 2: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time – Hampstead)
25 hours per week (5 × 5-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)

Role 3: Day Care Officer (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, Part-Time – Kings Cross)
15 hours per week (3 × 5-hour shifts), Wednesday–Friday
Salary: £11,544 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)

About the Role

Our Day Care Centres – Great Croft (Kings Cross) and Henderson Court (Hampstead) – support older people with complex needs, including those living with dementia.

As a Day Care Officer you will:

• Support group activities such as arts, music, quizzes and gentle exercise

• Assist with personal care and mobility

• Support clients living with dementia using person-centred approaches

• Help with daily centre activities including serving meals and preparing activity spaces

• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Friendly, caring and empathetic

• Reliable and flexible team players

• Good communicators who enjoy working with older people

• Patient, calm and supportive

No formal experience is required as full training will be provided.

Staff may occasionally be required to work across both centres, so the ability to travel to Kings Cross and Hampstead is essential.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the attached application forms.

Please indicate which role(s) you are applying for.

Why Age UK Camden?

• London Living Wage Employer

• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Health cash plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training and development opportunities

Join our team and help make a real difference to the lives of older people in Camden.

Job Title:                     Impact and Evaluation Manager   
 

Reporting To:              Senior Impact and Insights Manager  
 

Salary Range:             £37,000 - £39,000
 

Contract Type:           Permanent 
 

Location:                  London/ Sheffield Hybrid Working 
 

Working days/hours per week:   35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm                     

 

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

 The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry. 

The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives. 

The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK. 

Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.

Purpose of the Job 
The Impact and Evaluation Manager plays a key role in ensuring (FELIX) can robustly measure, evaluate and communicate the social and environmental impact of its work. The role supports an evidence-based culture across the organisation, embedding evaluation and learning into service development and delivery.

Working with colleagues across (FELIX) and its network, you will lead qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation projects, generating insights that inform service improvement, fundraising and public affairs. You will ensure that impact evidence is translated into clear, engaging outputs for internal and external audiences, helping to build compelling narratives about the difference FareShare makes. Ultimately, this work supports FareShare’s mission to deliver more food to charities and community groups across the UK.
 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of FareShare’s Theory of Change and Impact & Evaluation frameworks, ensuring they remain relevant and are embedded in impact measurement and evaluation activity

• Design and deliver impact measurement tools and evaluation projects that generate robust evidence on [Felix’s] social and environmental impact, including surveys, research studies and external evaluations.

• Analyse and interpret impact data and research findings, producing clear, accessible reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders, including producing the Annual Impact Report and Internal Stats House.

• Work collaboratively across FareShare teams and with Regional Partners to implement impact measurement approaches, support evidence-informed decision making, and strengthen the organisation’s approach to measuring and communicating impact.

• Manage research activity and partnerships, including coordinating external evaluations, engaging academic partners, supporting evidence for policy and public affairs work, and line managing the Impact and Insights Officer.

Corporate New Business Officer

If you’re motivated by purpose, eager to make a tangible difference, and excited to help us reach ambitious fundraising goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid with offices in London, Manchester & North East

Salary: £28,288 - £31,788 per annum

Closing Date: 5th April, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

Depaul UK is on a mission to give every young person facing homelessness a safe place to call home, and as our Corporate New Business Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of building partnerships that make this possible. You’ll drive new corporate relationships, create engaging pitches, support high‑value bids and help shape standout supporter experiences that inspire organisations across the UK to get involved.

In this fast‑moving, relationship‑focused role, you’ll grow our corporate pipeline, spot opportunities, and confidently lead meetings with partners of all sizes. Your communication skills, fundraising experience and proactive approach will directly fuel our ability to reach ambitious goals and strengthen our impact nationwide.

This role offers a Hybrid work arrangement (Offices in London, Manchester & North East); hence, applicants in different UK locations are encouraged to apply.

Key deliverables:

• Grow new corporate partnerships through smart prospecting, confident networking and strong relationship‑building.

• Create compelling proposals, pitches and sponsorship packages that inspire businesses to support Depaul UK.

• Support high‑value partnership bids by preparing tailored materials and engaging senior stakeholders.

• Strengthen supporter journeys through excellent stewardship and innovative engagement approaches.

• Manage an active corporate pipeline using strong research, organisation and CRM reporting skills.

• Represent Depaul UK in meetings, events and project visits, communicating our mission with clarity and impact.

What we are looking for from you (Person Specification)

When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising

• Understanding of income channels that could be utilised within a corporate and community fundraising setting.

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience of researching potential donors and building a pipeline

• Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders, briefing service staff and negotiating partnerships

• Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work on own initiative and to effectively manage and prioritise workload.

• Knowledge of CSR trends and how UN Sustainability Goals feed into corporate ESG objectives (Desirable)

• Experience of writing grant applications (Desirable)

• Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice and Data Protection legislation (Desirable)

• Previous experience of using Raisers Edge (Desirable)

Other requirements

• Willingness to work variable hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Flexibility to travel to meetings as required within the UK.

• A willingness to work within the ‘Vincentian Values’ of Depaul, for example, doing what we say and being innovative in our approach.

You believe in people — their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution‑focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast‑moving environment. You’re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role.

What You’ll Receive

• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.