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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This fantastic charity works with people from all backgrounds to support communities, strengthen families, and advocate for positive change. For well over a century, it has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of people around the world through a community-led approach to tackling poverty, injustice, and violence. What began as a simple idea has grown into a global network of members and supporters, creating lasting impact across many countries.
The Fundraising team is at the heart of powering this fantastic charity’s work across the globe. From supporting local fundraising initiatives across Britain and Ireland to helping drive income for life-changing international programmes, the team plays a key role in turning generosity into impact.
Working closely with colleagues across membership and communications, the team is always looking for fresh ways to connect with new audiences, inspire supporters, and grow a vibrant community of people who want to make a difference. As the organisation enters an exciting new chapter, there’s a real opportunity to build momentum, spark new ideas, and help expand the reach of a charity that continues to change lives around the world.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and deliver innovative multi-channel fundraising campaigns that grow income, engage new audiences, and maximise support across individual giving, community fundraising, legacy, and in-memory programmes.
- Champion a test-and-learn approach, using data, insight, and supporter feedback to enhance the supporter experience, strengthen engagement, and drive long-term value.
- Oversee the creation of compelling fundraising appeals, campaigns, and impact-led communications, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
- Develop and deliver integrated supporter and membership journeys that boost acquisition, retention, conversion, and regular giving.
- Lead, support, and develop fundraising team members while ensuring excellent supporter care and smooth operational processes that create a positive supporter experience.
- Use Microsoft Dynamics and performance reporting to inform decision-making, identify opportunities, and support sustainable fundraising growth.
About you:
- Proven experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, managing multi-product programmes, and overseeing budgets to achieve sustainable income growth.
- Extensive expertise in individual giving, supporter acquisition, and multi-channel fundraising, with a strong track record of creating engaging supporter journeys and growing fundraising performance across digital and traditional channels.
- Experience developing legacy, in-memory, and community fundraising programmes, supported by excellent supporter stewardship and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical and technical capability, including the use of CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics to deliver targeted campaigns, supporter segmentation, performance reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
- Good understanding of the opportunities and challenges of fundraising within complex organisations, including membership-based or geographically dispersed structures, with experience in the charity sector highly desirable.
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulation, compliance, and best practice, combined with proven people management skills and the ability to motivate, develop, and support high-performing teams.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Join GMWSA and help women build positive futures after prison
The Greater Manchester Women’s Support Alliance (GMWSA) is looking for a passionate and motivated Link Worker to support women who have experienced multiple recalls to custody and are preparing for release from HMP Styal.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist, women-centred organisation committed to delivering trauma-responsive, gender-specific support to women facing multiple disadvantage.
Working directly with women in custody, you will support them to overcome barriers to successful resettlement, reconnect with services in their local communities, and build the foundations for a more stable future.
About the Role
As the HMP Styal Link Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to women from Greater Manchester who have been recalled to custody. Many of the women you will work with will have experienced trauma, domestic abuse, poor mental health, homelessness, substance misuse, family separation, and other complex challenges.
You will:
- Build trusting relationships with women whilst they are in custody.
- Assess individual needs and develop person-centred support plans.
- Support women to prepare for release and reintegration into their communities.
- Link women into local Women’s Centres, housing providers, and specialist support services.
- Work closely with prison staff, probation, housing providers and community organisations.
- Provide practical and emotional support before and immediately after release where required.
- Advocate on behalf of women to ensure they can access the services and support they need.
This role requires someone who can combine empathy, resilience and strong professional boundaries while working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting women and understands the challenges faced by those involved in the criminal justice system.
You will ideally have:
- Experience of supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
- Experience in advocacy, support work, case management or related roles.
- An understanding of trauma-responsive and strengths-based approaches.
- Knowledge of issues affecting women involved in the criminal justice system.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from women with lived experience of the criminal justice system and will support successful candidates through the required vetting processes.
Why Join GMWSA?
GMWSA is a partnership of Women’s Centres and specialist organisations working across Greater Manchester to support women facing multiple disadvantage.
We believe in:
- Trauma-responsive and evidence-led practice
- Women’s voices shaping services
- Partnership and collaboration
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Empowerment, dignity and respect
You’ll be joining a team committed to helping women overcome barriers, reduce reoffending and create lasting positive change.
Important Information
This post is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (occupational requirement).
The successful candidate will be required to undertake:
- Enhanced DBS check
- BPSS clearance
- HMPPS prison vetting and barring processes (Enhanced Check Levels 1 and 2)
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
How to Apply
Please download and complete the application form and return it by 12 noon on Thursday 2nd July 2026.
The recruitment pack and application form can be accessed via our website by clicking the "Redirect to Recruiter" button.
Please note that we do not accept CVs or covering letters in place of an application form.
Application deadline: 12 noon, Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Support Mentor
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Job Title: Support Mentor (FTC)
Location: Luton. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £26,220
Shift Pattern: Fixed Term/Part time contract until 2029. 24hours a week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 20:00 You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including weekends and bank holidays.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated team to deliver person centred and bespoke trauma informed support to vulnerable women in Luton. This service will provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for women facing sexual exploitation and substance dependency – a place they can truly call home. Through stable, person-centred care, you'll play a vital role in empowering women to rebuild their lives and embrace brighter futures.
In this role, as a Support Mentor, you will work within a 24 hour service which provided person centred support to our residents, working to ensure the safety and wellbeing. Our residents have experienced multiple forms of exclusion, such as historical/ongoing abuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health challenges, drug and/or alcohol dependency and enduring high levels of violence and coercion. You will build trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins. Your role will focus on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
Responsibilities Include:
- Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to resident needs
- Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks
- Encourage residents to take part in activities and events both within the service and the community
- Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis
- Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary
- Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins.
- Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
About You
We are passionate about working in a supportive, solution focused and trauma informed way to support our residents and participants to make and sustain positive change. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver exceptional support to women at a particularly challenging time in their lives. We are looking for passionate, motivated and proactive individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- Experience working with, or thorough understanding of, domestic abuse and the systemic barriers faced by women.
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets