Fundraising events assistant jobs

3 days a week (plus occasional Saturdays in the year)

Hybrid role (working from home and at the office in Morden)

The purpose of the role is to work with AT Legal & Policy Officer in providing administrative and human resources support to the organisation. Attention to detail, possessing a strong work ethic, discretion, and having the ability to work as part of a team are important elements of this role.

To be successful, you will need at least a year's experience as an HR Assistant, staffing officer or in a related position, along with working knowledge of HR functions.

Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.

Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.

No enquiries from agencies or media sales.

The Charity:

 Aphasia Support is a passionate, community-centred charity. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with Aphasia and their carers by providing tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support. We want to create a world where every person with Aphasia has access to support and can communicate with confidence. 

The charity currently has 4 staff members (Chief Executive, Fundraising & Communications Manager, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Administrator) and 8 Speech and Language Therapists working for the charity on a sessional basis. The sessional workers oversee our 1to1 support and aphasia cafes. The charity has over 60 volunteers who provide the 1to1 support and help run our aphasia cafes.

The Role:

Aphasia Support is looking to recruit a Community Engagement & Volunteer Officer who will work with the charity’s speech and language therapy team and volunteers in West Yorkshire, Harrogate and Barnsley to ensure our support reaches the people who need it most. 

We envisage this to be a split role: 

• 3 days focused on ensuring people in West Yorkshire, Harrogate and Barnsley receive timely support through the charity's community-based Aphasia Cafe's and at-home 1:1 speech and language therapy service.

• 2 days focused on overseeing the charity's volunteer recruitment and retention programme, ensuring Aphasia Support's valued volunteers receive the best possible experience, utilising their time and resource to create the biggest impact. 

What's essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care about your job, your colleagues, and our beneficiaries. If you think you can do an outstanding job for us, then we'd love to hear from you. We would be interested to hear from people who may have transferable skills from different sectors.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2026, however the charity is hopeful the position will continue beyond this point.

Main duties will include: 

·Processing of new referrals into the charity alongside the current SLT Assistant. Contacting new referrals and outlining the charity’s 1to1 support and aphasia café support offer and completing initial referral paperwork via phone and email.

· Gaining a thorough understanding of the speech and language therapy apps used by the charity and supported conversation techniques. You will work towards being the resident expert on the speech and language therapy apps used by the charity.

· Matching people with aphasia with volunteers for our 1to1 support service within West Yorkshire, Harrogate and Barnsley.

· Completing initial appointments in the client’s home alongside volunteers. Taking speech and language therapy assessments and turning them into clear therapy plans that can be delivered confidently by the volunteers.

· Provide ongoing advice and support to volunteers and clients.

· Provide home based 1to1 support for clients, if required.

• Leading on volunteer recruitment for all areas of the charity by liaising with the charity’s Fundraising & Communications Manager alongside branch committees, volunteer centres, universities, colleges and NHS volunteering teams.

· Screening of new volunteers and administering of reference and DBS checks.

· Leading on the charity’s quarterly volunteer inductions.

· On occasion supporting the charity’s event fundraising calendar which will require some evening work.

· If required, supporting the running of the charity’s aphasia cafes.

· Completing other tasks which are commensurate with the role

Person Specification

Essential

· Good general level of education or equivalent work-based experience

· Excellent organisational skills and time management skills.

· Good administrative and record keeping skills including strong attention to detail.

· Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully both verbally and in writing

· Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

· Experience working with CRM databases, and maintaining accurate records

· Highly confident user of technology, specifically iPads, with a willingness to learn about speech and language therapy apps.

· Good interpersonal skills including listening and display empathy

· Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships

· Demonstrates understanding and ability to manage self, and work with others at all levels

· Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for supporting people with aphasia and their carers.

· Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence

Desirable

· Experience of supervising volunteers or mentoring/coaching others

· Previous experience of working in the third sector and supporting people with disabilities and/or people who are socially isolated.

We're looking for someone to be the regional representative for Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area, with specific responsibility for;

• Creation and delivery of local/county/regionally specific crime-based campaigns in partnership with law enforcement agencies, local committees and volunteers.
• Coordination of cross border and national activity in support of ROCU’S, the NCA and other bodies such as the GLAA.
• Identifying and maximising funding opportunities for our charity including RM post, campaign activity, Fearless workers and for Business Development.
• Enabling volunteer committees to develop so they can operate effectively and achieve their full potential.
• Act as Crimestoppers spokesperson for the region covered, regarding media interviews.

Criteria

Essential

• Project management i.e. scoping planning, implementation and delivery of projects
• Budget management experience
• Ability to spend time away from home to meet the needs of the role.
• Ability to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the role.
• Ability to work to tight timescales, and to work within pressurised time critical and decision-making scenarios.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the commercial/ statutory sector in relation to campaigns/ media.
• Experience of working with volunteers and the third sector.
• Ability to liaise with senior and junior management within organisations to delivered relevant outcomes.
• Basic knowledge of policing practice.
• Experience of lone working

Please submit a CV and covering letter expressing your interest in the role.

Café Supervisor

Location: Swinton, Rotherham

Salary: £25,864 - £29,180 per annum

Hours: 8am – 4pm, 5 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday

The Role

The Café Supervisor ensures that each hospice café is not only well-run but a haven of comfort and connection for patients, families, staff, and visitors. In this role, you lead by example, providing an exceptional hospitality experience while ensuring that food safety, sustainability, and inclusivity remain at the heart of what they do. With the Living Life’s Wishes strategy guiding us, you help create joyful, welcoming spaces that add more life to every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Café Operations & Leadership

• Take the lead in managing the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring a smooth and efficient service.
• Supervise and support Café Assistants and volunteers, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all customers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the café.
• Ensure all food and drinks are prepared and served in accordance with the Hospice’s policies and food hygiene regulations.
• Manage the cash register and card payments, ensuring accuracy and security.

Food Safety, Allergen Management & Compliance

• Ensure all café staff comply with Level 2 Food Safety in Catering standards.
• Act as the Allergen Champion, ensuring full compliance with allergen laws and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date allergen information for all food and drinks served in the café.
• Train and support Café Assistants and volunteers in allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ensure accurate allergen signage and information is available for customers.
• Implement and oversee HACCP procedures, temperature logs, and allergen records.
• Ensure all food is correctly stored, labelled, and handled to prevent contamination.
• Monitor and enforce cleaning schedules to meet environmental health standards.

Stock & Supplier Management

• Order stock and manage inventory to reduce waste while ensuring availability of key items.
• Liaise with suppliers and place orders in a timely manner.
• Support sustainability initiatives by reducing food waste and sourcing ethical suppliers where possible.
• Work closely with the Head of Cafe Operations to monitor stock costs and suggest efficiencies.

People Management & Training

• Support the induction and ongoing training of Café Assistants and volunteers.
• Provide clear guidance to staff on roles and responsibilities, including allergen awareness.
• Ensure volunteers are trained and supported in their café roles, fostering an inclusive and positive working environment.

Customer Engagement & Development

• Ensure high levels of customer service and responsiveness to feedback.
• Work with the Head of Cafe Operations to develop menus and pricing strategies.
• Support hospice fundraising events by aligning café operations with planned activities.
• Provide reassurance and guidance to customers with allergens or dietary concerns.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a similar café or hospitality role.
• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or willingness to obtain before starting).
• Knowledge and understanding of allergen regulations, with a commitment to ensuring compliance.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in cash handling and stock control.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• A commitment to ensuring the café is allergen-safe and inclusive for all customers.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by bipolar, including carers and families. We're launching an exciting new lottery-funded project in Northern Ireland to expand our peer support network.

As Senior Volunteer Co-ordinator, you’ll play a central role in growing and supporting our network of local support groups. You’ll recruit, onboard and induct volunteer co-facilitators, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive experience. You’ll supervise and support volunteers, helping them develop skills and confidence to deliver safe, effective peer support—whether online or in-person.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the set-up and running of new support groups across Northern Ireland.
• Providing ongoing training and practical assistance to volunteers.
• Collaborating on the promotion of groups and services with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and internal policies.
• Promoting Bipolar UK’s self-management courses and psychoeducation resources.
• Representing the charity within communities and building partnerships with local mental health services.

This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with strong communication skills, experience supporting volunteers, and a passion for peer-led mental health support.

Applicants must be based in Northern Ireland due to the requirments of the role.

Salary: £28,000–£30,000 | Contract: 2-year fixed term (extension subject to funding)
Location: Home-based in Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to London. 
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Reporting to: Services Manager – Groups

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

The role

The Digital Media Officer role provides support to Crimestoppers and Crimestoppers’ youth service Fearless, in creating impactful content and campaigns that empower people to speak up about crime.

You will be responsible for filming, creating, and scheduling organic and paid social media content, and as the face of Fearless’ social media platforms, feature in the content yourself. You will play a key role in shaping and driving forward Fearless’ communications strategy to ensure Fearless’ social media platforms remain relevant, engaging and supportive of Crimestoppers overall aims.

You will contribute to the development of Crimestoppers and Fearless national and regional campaign ideas, content and messaging and manage the execution and reporting of multi-channel communication activities. You will use data from campaigns, as well as insights from focus groups, to inform future projects.

What you'll bring

• Ability to think creatively and to communicate creative ideas to others. (Essential)
• Experience in designing and creating engaging and innovative content (including featuring in videos/audio) and campaigns for social media platforms or websites. (Essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and a good eye for design / visuals, ideally with expertise in software applications like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva etc. (Essential)
• Experience managing social media accounts and analysing engagement data to inform future content and campaigns. (Desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present self professionally to internal colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. (Essential)
• Highly organised self-starter; persuasive, tenacious and perceptive. (Essential)
• Able to work effectively in a team and use initiative to manage and prioritise own workload. (Essential)
• Experience in communications or digital marketing/content creation. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of using web analytics. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of scheduling tools (Sprout Social, Hootsuite). (Desirable)

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled PR & Media Officer to join our team. This role requires a creative thinker with excellent communication skills who can manage media relations and promote our initiatives through various channels.

Responsibilities

Press

• Field enquiries from stakeholders including journalists and police forces
• Write press releases and media statements and share these when appropriate via digital & social
• Support the team with the rewards process and promotion
• Draft assets for press
• Be part of the on-call rota system currently 1 week in 7 (training and support provided)
• Effectively manage Vuelio to manage the daily tagging, produce media reports demonstrating PR coverage for all campaigns in a timely way.

Digital

• Develop and update content for website news pages and social media platforms
• Spot trends and advise the team regarding innovative new ideas for PR & Media to share with the team

PR and Publications

• Produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured
• Provide communications support for regional managers along with other internal staff and teams in addition to police and business development campaigns
• Manage external freelancers and agencies as needed to agreed deadlines and budgets
• To lead on editing, co-ordinating and organising the editorial, design and production of corporate publications
• Ensure all publications are in line with brand and changing needs of the charity and to be delivered in a timely via post and digitally.

Brand

• Ensure Crimestoppers consistent branding is used along with the style and tone of voice
• Manage on a weekly basis the brand inbox queries
• Extend the network of journalists both regionally and nationally
• Plan/create multi-media communications material

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working in media relations and PR or related fields (Essential)
• Client, journalist and/or supplier management (Essential)
• Experience of PR & Communications software (e.g. Vuelio) (Essential)
• Digital & Social Media experience (Essential)
• Excellent written communication skills online and offline (Essential)
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills (Essential)

If you are a motivated individual looking to make an impact through effective public relations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a PR & Media Officer. For full details, please see our website.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised, and confident communicator to join our small but ambitious team as Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator. This is a varied and rewarding role - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting the growth of a community-led charity.

As Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator you’ll play a central role in connecting our internal operations with the wider community. You’ll lead on delivering engaging marketing and communications to a range of stakeholders, including funders, corporate partners, community members, and volunteers. At the same time, you’ll manage and support our growing team of volunteers - helping to build a strong, committed network that powers our work.

It’s an exciting time to join Power to Connect as we expand our programmes and partnerships. You’ll help shape how we tell our story, grow our reach and strengthen our presence across Wandsworth and beyond.

We’re looking for a strategically-minded leader to take forward our work in schools, including managing our new ‘Creating Supportive Environments’ project over the next three years. With knowledge and experience of the secondary school context in particular, the Programme Manager will lead on the development, delivery, and evaluation of new interventions in schools to sit alongside our ongoing delivery of the Rainbow Flag Award in the East of England.

The Director of Finance & Governance is a key member of Helen Bamber Foundation’s Management Team and plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering the organisation’s strategy and approach. The role will lead the finance infrastructure of the organisation and prioritise enabling the organisation’s growth.  You will work in close collaboration with the CEO and other members of the Mangement Team to develop the capacity, capability and impetus of the organisation in achieving impact at scale through direct delivery, partnerships and systems change for survivors of torture and trafficking across the UK and globally.

Your priorities will include providing strategic leadership in developing and managing finance and leading on several governance systems and functions, as well as directly leading on specific strategic projects. You will contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy to secure the organisation’s  long-term financial health and growth, enabling us to deliver our vision and mission. Together with your Management Team colleagues, you will create an environment, culture, policies, processes and practices which ensure the Helen Bamber Foundation Group is an exemplary place to work.

The role of Director of Finance & Governance is critical to ensuring the Helen Bamber Foundation Group delivers its ambitious strategy to increase impact on all survivors of trafficking and torture.  It is an exciting time to be joining us and you will help ensure we build upon our success to date to increase impact and income.  We would like to hear from you, whatever your background. We do not believe that prior charity experience is necessary for this role, please do apply if you believe you have the skills, experience and confidence to make a financial and strategic contribution to our ambition to grow impact.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic leadership and management

Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the Management Team and the Board, the Director of Finance & Governance will have responsibilities to:

• Work collaboratively with Management Team colleagues to provide operational leadership and development for the whole organisation, building our capacity and capability to deliver our strategy. 
• Work with the CEO to develop robust governance systems and infrastructure that will strengthen accountability, and support growth and deliver impact.
• Lead, manage and develop the Finance Team supported by the Senior Finance Manager.

• Conduct strategic financial planning to support the decision making of the Management team, Board sub-committees and the Board, and report to the Board as appropriate working with the Executive Team Assistant in this regard.

• Oversee and regularly review and update the organisational risk register, including financial and governance risks..
• Act as strategic lead on processes, systems development and internal controls.

Finance oversight and leadership

• Oversee all aspects of finance to enable effective day-to-day running of the Helen Bamber Foundation group and to support the continuous improvement of employee experience.
• Finalise annual financial statements/periodic financial reports (where required), and provide them to the CEO, Board and Board subcommittees for consideration and approval.
• Lead on the Helen Bamber Foundation Group audit process, working with the external auditors.
• Ensuring all statutory and non-statutory reporting requirements are met.
• Lead on budgeting and reforecasting across the organisation, supporting and challenging other teams to predict income and expenditure and make sound financial decisions, presenting to the Board and Board subcommittees.
• Support organisational planning by developing the systems to enable teams to model potential future work - e.g. costs of expansion of an existing programme or modelling potential new programmes and projects.
• Oversee the production of management accounting information, including internal monthly management accounts, quarterly reports for the Board, and financial reports for funders. Develop, maintain and monitor the financial systems of the organisation to ensure the accurate & timely production of these reports.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and contracts in relation to banks and external service providers.
• Monitor and report on the overall funding status, and ensure the timely reporting on grants is well supported.

• Support the preparation of applications for fundraising. Conduct financial analysis and review of existing and proposed strategic programmes, projects, and campaigns, contributing to decision making in this area.

• Oversee staff payroll, handling of petty cash and banking of donations, management of activity fees and credit control process.

Governance

• Work with the CEO and Executive Team Assistant to ensure that governance arrangements are fit-for-purpose, compliant and embody the spirit of partnership which defines the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.
• Support the Board and Board sub-committees, producing papers, and monitoring actions.
• Manage the organisational risk register including updating and monitoring of actions and Board discussions.
• Work with the Board to continue the development of outstanding governance policies and practices.
• Work with the CEO to develop and evolve the induction and training schedules for Trustees.
• Act in the capacity of Company Secretary.

Additional duties

• Act at all times as an ambassador for the Helen Bamber Foundation Group representing us at internal and external events.
• Perform any other task assigned by the CEO or Board.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Experience

• A relevant professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or substantial relevant finance experience.
• Track record of achievement in a senior strategic-level financial management role.
• Demonstrable financial leadership and a thorough understanding of best practices in setting and managing budgets and oversight of day-to-day financial management.
• Experience of preparing financial statements, consolidated accounts and seeing through the audit process from start to finish, including dealing with external auditors.
• Proven track record of building, developing and managing teams.
• Demonstrable experience in working successfully as part of a senior leadership team.
• Experience of managing change and growth.
• Knowledge and experience of charity finance would be an advantage.
• Experience of operating at a senior level within a role which requires an organisation-wide, cross-functional perspective on issues, challenges and opportunities would be an advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build trust and respect internally and externally, including with trustees, partners and clients.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work at pace and across multiple projects whilst maintaining exemplary accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic management capability.
• Strong collaborative approach to team working and ability to lead and motivate staff teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high quality communications for a range of stakeholders including representing the charity as needed.
• Ability to think laterally and develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrable commitment to the Helen Bamber Foundations Group’s core values.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9am on Monday 23rd June 2025

The website form will asked you to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
2. Upload your current CV.
3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

Longlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to a short introductory online interview of 15 minutes on Monday 30th June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to interview on the 11th July 2025 and will be conducted either in person at our office or where needed via Zoom. 

About Us
At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well-being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.

The Role
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial leadership?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation, driving growth, and ensuring financial stability.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified senior finance professional with:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role

• Strong technical understanding of charity finance and compliance

• Excellent relationship-building skills with staff, auditors, trustees, and other stakeholders

• The ability to lead and mentor a high-performing finance team

• A values-led approach aligned with YMCA’s purpose and ethos

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO and Board on financial direction and policy

• Lead the organisation’s budgeting, planning and reporting processes

• Ensure legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance across all financial activities

• Manage and develop the Finance Team, embedding strong processes and financial controls

• Produce annual operating plans and oversee financial KPIs

• Act as Company Secretary for YMCA Trinity Group and its subsidiaries

• Lead relationships with external auditors and financial specialists (e.g. tax, VAT, payroll)

• Maintain strong engagement with the Trustees, the FRaC Committee, and the Executive Team

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)

• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme)

• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Interview Dates
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July 2025 in Peterborough.

Contact Us
For an informal discussion on the role, contact Jonathan Martin (contact details can be found on LinkedIn). 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Programme Officer to work as part of our National Programmes Team.

This is a 25 hour a week fixed term position until July 2026

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

Mental Health UK brings together the heritage and experience of four charities from across the country who’ve been supporting people with their mental health for nearly 50 years.

With our local service delivery and national expertise in supporting people whose lives are affected by mental health problems, we have been able to mark a significant footprint in the areas that deeply challenge our mental health and stability.

We provide support and services for some of the biggest societal challenges that pose a threat to people’s mental health, including money problems, navigating through the system to get the right support, understanding mental health, loneliness and isolation, and resilience in young people.

The Mental Health UK programmes team is responsible for the delivery of high-quality programmes and projects that: meet the aims and objectives of Mental Health UK’s 2025-2030 Strategy, strategically align with the needs and expectations of our four founding charities, deliver for all stakeholders including funding partners and beneficiaries.

We design, deliver and measure the impact of our projects and services, ensuring that they meet the needs of people living with mental health problems and have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities across the UK.

One in four people in the UK have experienced a mental health problem. At Mental Health UK, we won’t stop until everyone has the tools they need to live their best possible life.

How you will make a difference

As Senior Programme Officer, I will support the Head of Commercial Insight & Development to ensure Mental Health UK delivers high quality projects and programmes that:

• Meet the aims and objectives of our 2025-30 strategy.
• Are strategically aligned with the needs and expectations of our four founding charities.
• Deliver for all stakeholders, including funding partners and beneficiaries.

In this role, I will support the Head of Commercial Insight & Development to identify opportunities to grow and expand our existing programmes. I will work with the Communications and Marketing Team to identify opportunities throughout our programmes to demonstrate our impact as an organisation.

I will oversee the day-to-day delivery of projects within Mental Health UK’s portfolio, supporting colleagues across Mental Health UK and the four founding charities to ensure outputs are delivered on time and to budget, and outcomes are achieved as planned.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

Location: Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, Waterloo, L22 1RR

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000 gross per annum

Closing Date: 11th July 2025. We may close the position early if the right candidate comes forward.

Are you a Watersports Manager looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for a Boat Station Manager to join our team.

About the role

The manager is instrumental in facilitating and delivering life changing, positive on the water experiences for young people. As an expert practitioner, they will provide leadership, development and mentoring to their team of instructors. The post will require strong organisational skills.

The Manager is an employee of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets based at our Crosby Boat Station. The post holder is required to hold and maintain the following qualifications as a condition of employment: RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor and RYA Powerboat Instructor.

The primary purpose of the role is to manage a water-sports training facility in the Liverpool area for all Sea Cadet Units and other affiliates to the Boat Station.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day running of the Boat Station.
• Ensure that all visiting groups and their staff are fully briefed on the Boat Station’s policies and procedures and that there is adequate supervision of Cadets and young people at the facility, so as to discharge their duty of care for them.
• Oversee the Chief Instructor and all other sessional Instructors using the Boat Station.
• Manage the Boat Station’s accounts in liaison with the Regional Finance Manager including day to day fees.
• Ensure that best practise in accordance with the NGB guidelines and requirements following our Inshore Boating Operating Standard.

Requirements

• RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor
• RYA Powerboat Instructor
• Leading outdoor activities with a wide range of groups, individuals and abilities
• Developing and implementing training programmes and strategies
• Budget/financial management
• Experience and knowledge of boat routine maintenance and repair
• Experience delivering afloat instruction/training

Desirable

• Experience/knowledge of uniformed and/or youth organisations
• RYA Advanced Dinghy Instructor

For further information about the role, please download our Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 51 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
• National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.

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Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

You will offer compassionate, confidential, support to CYP of all genders, who have been subjected to sexual violence and abuse. Some of the work will be providing specialised wrap around support to children and their families where the child has been, or is currently being sexually exploited (CSE support). You will provide information about reporting processes; support CYP who have reported to the police; provide emotional support to CYP when they give their evidence in court and provide information about other options, such as civil action and Criminal Injuries Compensation.

12 month fixed-term contract with opportunities for extension (funding dependent)

An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is preferable for this post, and will start at the accredited salary rate. However, candidates who demonstrate and live RSVP’s values (bold-believing-big hearted), and have a willingness to work towards ISVA accreditation will also be considered.

Salary

Untrained ISVA: £31,067 (NJC 19) full time equivalent plus 3% employer pension contribution

Accredited ISVA: £32,654 (NJC 22) full time equivalent plus 3% employer pension contribution

Hours of work

Part-time | 22 hours per week (Weds to Fri) | Working hours pattern: 11am-7pm, 9am-5pm, 9am-3pm | 1 day working from home a week

Standard office hours (9am-5pm) with a requirement to work late one evening a week. You may occasionally be require to work outside of hours.

Location:

Mainly in our Birmingham City Centre offices with some remote working

Purpose of post:

To provide a high quality and victim/survivor-focused advocacy service to CYP who have been subjected to sexual violence, abuse, sexual exploitation and/or coercion, in order to:

• Provide emotional and practical support, at every stage of the victim/survivor journey
• Pro-actively and assertively advocate for those who have reported to the Police, are thinking of doing so, or choose not to report (safeguarding guidelines will be followed at all times).
• Ensure that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of children and young people are heard, understood and acted upon by all individuals and organisations.
• Following safeguarding assessments and reduce risk to keep children and young people (and others) safe
• Ensure that victims/survivors can access the health and other support services that they need.
• Support the work of the CYP ISVA Team, and the wider ISVA Team (Adult, LGBT, Sex Worker and Race and Equality ISVAs) which may include working within Umbrella sexual health settings and other appropriate services as required.
• Work closely with our Counselling and Wellbeing Services Teams.