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The Rainy Day Trust is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our small but mighty charity as we enter an exciting new strategic planning cycle. If you’re an enthusiastic, dynamic leader ready to roll up your sleeves and drive real change for those who’ve worked in the home-improvement sector, this is your opportunity to steer an 182-year-old charity into its next decade.

About Us
The Rainy Day Trust provides practical, financial and emotional support to people who work - or have worked - in the home-improvement and enhancement industries (builders’ merchants, DIY, garden centres, tradespeople and related sectors). We deliver grants, debt relief, apprenticeship funding, fuel-poverty assistance, legal advice, counselling and e-learning, partnering with industry peers to tackle poverty through both direct intervention and prevention. We pride ourselves on punching above our weight to ensure every beneficiary lives with dignity.

The Role
As CEO, you will work in partnership with the Board to finalise and own our new five-year business plan, ensuring its successful delivery. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership. overseeing service delivery, fundraising, financial stewardship and regulatory compliance, while modelling our core values of transparency, fairness, energy, inclusivity and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Co-create, implement and evaluate the new five-year strategy, business plan and budgets.
• Operational Management: Lead a small core team and manage partner relationships (e.g. Maximus for casework). Ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery and robust risk controls.
• Income Generation: Devise and deliver a diversified fundraising strategy (corporate partnerships, events, digital campaigns) to secure financial stability in a demanding climate.
• Governance & Compliance: Act as Nominated Individual to the Charity Commission; support the Board in trustee recruitment, training and governance best practice.
• External Relations: Serve as chief spokesperson; build and sustain partnerships across the home-improvement sector to raise awareness and influence.
• Culture & Values: Foster an organisational culture of learning, innovation, professionalism and integrity that reflects our values at every level.

Key Details

• Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
• Salary: circa £70,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (evenings and occasional weekends; UK travel required)
• Location: Head office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, with travel across the UK

Person Specification

Essential

• Graduate or equivalent vocational qualification.
• At least 10 years’ senior-management experience in a comparable organisation (charity, social enterprise or commercial).
• Proven track record of income generation across varied channels.
• Experience of strategic planning, budget management and regulatory compliance (Charity Commission, SORP).
• Strong leadership skills: able to inspire small teams and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing; adept at presenting complex issues succinctly.
• Financially literate: able to interpret spreadsheets, set forecasts and manage risk.

Desirable

• Experience in the home-improvement, construction or retail sectors.
• Familiarity with mental-health or preventative-welfare work.
• Background in formal collaborations/joint ventures.

Attributes

• Values-driven, demonstrating integrity, empathy and inclusivity.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented, commercial mindset.
• Resilient under pressure, well organised and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Curious and innovative: open to new ideas and continuous learning.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 30th June 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

his role provides excellent administrative support across two departments in the Diocese of Coventry offices:

• The Ministry & Leadership team provides learning, training and development for volunteer Christian leaders across Coventry and Warwickshire. (The role holder is based in this team, and most of their working time is focussed there.)

• Website administration. (Half a day each week will be committed to this.)

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Lay Learning & Training Lead to administrate learning and training Programmes across Coventry Diocese.

• Administration of ‘Pathways’ training programmes:
  • booking, and liaising with, event venues
  • setting up Zoom meetings
  • administrating the annual programme
  • processing data re people’s training progress
  • point of contact for programme participants
  • supporting training deliverers
  • other administrative support
• Provide administrative support to the Ministry & Leadership team as and when required.

Keeping the diocesan website up to date.

• Website administration:
• updating information, text and images
• liaising with content providers

The Corporate Team at ARUK has just enjoyed a record-breaking year of fundraising by our corporate partners. We require a proactive and organised colleague to provide the team with vital administrative support. 

The successful candidate will support our partnerships with companies such as Dyson, The Perfume Shop, Cadbury, and Slimming World while building excellent relationships with supporters from within those organisations. This role will also support our new business team with their approaches to prospective companies. 

This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a secondment period. This role will be known internally as Partnership Development Executive – FTC.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Team administrative support

· Provide general administrative support for all members of the team.

· Manage invites and room bookings for Corporate Team meetings.

· Ensure accurate recording keeping through the use of our CRM system.

· Be the main internal point of contact for the Corporate Team.

· Respond to incoming team enquires promptly and professionally.

· Ensure accurate financial records are kept, by reconciling gifts across multiple donation platforms.

· Fundraising stock management and distribution.

· Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, raising purchase orders and booking equipment and ordering merchandise.

· Update the team intranet and website pages. 

· Post from the Partnership Development team Twitter accounts, monitor LinkedIn for activity by our partners and flag to appropriate team member. 

· Update internal group email distribution lists as required.

Securing new partnerships

· Fundraising data management: adding new companies and prospects to ensure accurate records of approaches made by the team. 

· Monitor supporter information on the database to generate new leads for the team.

· Generating reports for the New Business team and maintaining accurate records.

· Provide ad hoc support in the lead-up to high-value pitches and applications e.g. prepare materials, book couriers etc. 

Supporting our existing partnerships

· Provide a first-class stewardship journey for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity. Including making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise – preparing and sending information packs, wishing them good luck, drafting letters, and sending thank you messages.

· Work closely with the Central Fundraising Team to ensure a consistent stewardship journey across all audiences. 

· Manage online giving pages and our CRM system to make sure corporate supporters are identified and recorded correctly, and their income potential is maximised.

· Monitor the CRM system to make sure that all information about our corporate fundraisers is recorded correctly.

· Filter enquiries from our corporate supporters whilst the Partnership Development Officers are on annual leave to ensure a timely and helpful response. 

· Help support event delivery by sourcing volunteers, merchandise, and gifts in kind for events.

· Keep the Partnership Development Officers and Team Managers up to date on feedback from supporters. 

· Communicate key fundraising products and communications designed for our Corporate supporters with the Regional team. 

· Develop new fundraising idea packs to engage our Corporate supporters and seek appropriate sign off.

 

Working with others

· Work with our merchandising team for the development and production of event materials as required.

· Liaise with our distribution centre to organise mass mailings of materials needed for pitches and large partnership launches and events.

· Represent the Corporate Partnerships team on working groups for internal projects to ensure the team’s needs are met.

· Work closely with our Supporter Care Team, Central Fundraising Team and Insight & Development teams to make sure that the Corporate Partnership team is following processes correctly and is adopting improved practices where possible. 

 

What we are looking for:

· Confidence working with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Experience using databases.

· Experience working in a customer/client facing position.

· Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.

· Experience of building and managing relationships with colleagues.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Friendly and professional demeanour.

· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity among varied external contacts.

· Able to work as part of a wider team as well as being proactive and can work independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 22nd June 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

St Bride Foundation- About us

For over 130 years, our historic home at 14 Bride Lane has been more than just a building – it has been a beacon for creativity, learning, and community engagement, standing as a testament to London's rich printing heritage.

As the home of print and type design on Fleet Street, the Foundation cares for an internationally significant collection celebrating the history of print, graphic design and typography.

Our Grade II listed Victorian building is home to the Bridewell Theatre, a vibrant 130-seater fringe theatre and a hands-on print workshop. At the heart of our organisation, our unparalleled collection supports a broad educational programme of creative workshops, seminars, events and exhibitions. We welcome 42,000 visitors a year, including 15,500 theatre visitors and over 4,000 attendees to our library and cultural programme.

We are in an exciting period of organisational development working on robust plans and policies and creating a new strategic direction to develop our collections, cultural offer and to bring it to a wider, diverse audience. 

Our Collections

The Library holds over 60,000 catalogued items, including the largest collection of type specimens in the world. Alongside this it holds over 250 archival and special collections, including the physical objects of printing and type founding —many still being catalogued. The collection reflects both the process and product of printing and is a unique resource of national and international importance.

Used by students, academics, artists, and the public, the library supports learning and research into the history of print, graphic design and technology.

The Role

As part of the Library & Learning team, you will be closely involved in projects that, under our new vision and mission, aim to transform SBF into a contemporary institute serving the creative industries, researchers and the wider public. The role will suit someone with a passion to take on challenges with the aim of creating a cultural hub fit for the 21st century. 

Job title: Collections and Archives Manager

Job overview

St Bride Foundation (SBF) is seeking a Collections and Archives Manager with strong project management and collections management skills to support the development, preservation, and accessibility of our library and archive collections. Alongside this our preferred candidate will have excellent people management and engagement skills.

The Collections and Archives Manager will manage the smooth running of the Reading Room, library enquiry services and manage our library volunteers.

Working as part of a small team, the role will involve helping to develop and deliver aspects of the learning programme, especially those relating to engagement with the collections through activities including tours, talks and exhibitions.  

The Collections and Archives Manager will work closely with the Foundation Librarian to oversee library and archival operations, and develop policies to improve storage, accessibility, and preservation.

As part of our wider strategic plans this role is pivotal in ensuring the safe relocation of collection materials, implementing best practices in storage and conservation, and enhancing the long-term sustainability of our holdings.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of our collections, research services and related learning programme during a period of change for the organisation that will ensure our building is fit for purpose and our programmes of work are relevant and engaging to our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Access, Research & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support public and internal access to collection materials by providing research services and developing user-friendly finding aids.
• Collaborate with researchers, educators and community groups to enhance the impact of the collections.
• Improve discovery and accessibility of collections through database enhancements and digitisation efforts.

Project Management – Collection

• Manage the care, storage, and documentation of the Foundations collection, including developing and implementing policies and procedures for such projects as inventory audits, collection moves, exhibitions, loans and rationalisation projects.
•  Liaise with contractors, partners and internal teams to ensure the security of collections materials.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement improvements for future collection projects.

Collections Management & Preservation

• Develop the collections in line with the Foundations collections policy, reflecting SBFs audiences.
• Work closely with conservation specialists to develop and implement storage strategies that align with best practice standards, improving environmental controls and storage solutions.
• Oversee cataloging, metadata creation, and collections documentation.
•  Manage digital preservation strategies and support digitisation projects to increase access to collections.
•  Develop risk management strategies for collection security, environmental conditions, and disaster preparedness.

Outreach, Engagement & Advocacy

• Contribute to learning and engagement programs, including talks, tours, workshops, exhibitions, and digital content—that promote engagement with the collections across diverse audiences.
•  Collaborate with institutions, community partners, and funding bodies to support and develop collections-based projects such as research projects, youth programmes and oral histories.
•  Work with the wider team to share stories from the collections to support advocacy, fundraising, and awareness campaigns.
• Ensure all outreach activity aligns with the organisation’s mission and values, with a commitment to access, inclusion, and engagement with communities and content.

Policy & Funding

• Assist in policy development regarding collections management.
•  Work with the Foundation Librarian and Fundraising Manager to identify and pursue funding opportunities to support the collections.
•  Advocate for the value and significance of the collections within the organisation and to external stakeholders, including funders, partner institutions, and policymakers.

Team Leadership & Administration

• Supervise, support and manage library staff,volunteer and placement workloads and ensure efficient allocation of resources for ongoing projects.
• Represent the Foundation at professional conferences, meetings, and collaborations with external organisations.

Required Skills & Experience:

Essential

• A post graduate qualification in Archives and Records Management.
•  Significant experience of working in an archive setting.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with collections management systems.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and risk assessment skills for managing large projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and external partners.

Desirable

• Familiarity with heritage or museum-sector projects.
• Knowledge of funding application processes and grant writing.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys engaging with different stakeholders.
• Passionate about preserving and improving access to library and archive collections.

Location: St Bride Foundation

Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 pa (Band 3)

Reports to: Foundation Librarian

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.

Are you looking for a meaningful and substantial role, where your research will save lives? How about the opportunity to ensure a respected, heritage charity with a strong voice in Parliament and excellent stakeholder networks can deliver real change in both the political and public arenas? 

For over 100 years The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, (RoSPA), has consistently led the way in promoting safety at home, work, leisure, and on the road. From our road safety origins in the First World War, we’ve grown into a uniquely well-rounded charity covering safety everywhere from factory floors and building sites, to at sea, on the road, and in the playground. While our roots remain firmly in the UK, we increasingly use our influence to save lives across the globe.

As a registered charity, we exist to stop the needless loss and devastation caused by accidents, as we strive for our vision of Life, free from serious accidental injury.  Now is an exciting time to join, as it is more important than ever that our voice is heard, and our messages resonate. From offices to ocean, roads to restaurants, and transport to toys our policy and research work is far ranging and impactful. Last year, RoSPA research led to more than 30 meetings with members of Government, 2 changes to UK policy, and was covered by over 4,000 press pieces with an estimated 133,620,000 views.

We are currently recruiting for a Research Manager to oversee the development of RoSPA’s research, ensuring that our policy work is driven by a robust evidence base.  As Research Manager you will be responsible developing, delivering, and leading RoSPA’s research programme. From setting out strategy to collating, analysing and delivering wide-ranging, novel and robust research which drives RoSPA’s policy, public health, and campaigning agenda.   In return we will offer you real scope to make the position and research agenda your own. 

So, are you …?

• Able to lead a research programme across a broad range of policy areas and issues?
• A skilled programme manager who can create, define and deliver to an agreed workplan?
• Able to see the big picture, horizon scan and spot and align opportunities?
• Experienced in building relationships with partners based on mutually beneficial sharing of effort?
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing?
• Able to engage proactively with the media and political stakeholders in Government and the civil service?

Do you have …?

• A degree (or equivalent)?
• Demonstrable experience of researching, data gathering and analysis, reviewing and writing reports, research papers, etc?
• Knowledge of quantitative & qualitative evaluation techniques?
• The ability to present information clearly and concisely?

If so, we can offer you:

• Stable and long-term employment, with a leading name in the safety sector, enjoying an unrivalled reach and reputation
• A meaningful role with a globally impactful organisation.
• The opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and committed team, and to contribute to a life-changing charitable mission.
• Opportunities for training and professional development to help build your career.
• Salary sacrifice benefits (including pension scheme, holiday purchase, Bikes2Work, car leasing scheme and Workplace Nursery scheme).
• Other staff benefits include GP line, Health Cash Plan (including Employee Assistance Programme and gym/spa discounts), hybrid working, 25 days leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Interactive staff days and free parking in a central Birmingham location.

The post holder will be required to work flexible hours and travel/work away from home on occasion (some overnight stays will be necessary).  The ability to attend evening events in Westminster would be a benefit but not essential.   A post graduate qualification or a qualification would be preferred but is not essential for the role. 

Closing date:  close of business on Tuesday 26th June 2025.

The RoSPA values:

• Respectful
• Open and Independent
• Staff Empowerment
• Prevention in Proportion
• Able and Ambitious

We believe in these qualities and hope that you will identify with them.

Applicants should be aware that RoSPA may undertake searches on relevant social media websites as part of the selection process.

RoSPA is committed to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion towards all applicants, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

As an Employment Advisor, you will sit within the Employment & Careers team, supporting the direct delivery of our employment service by recruiting beneficiaries through outreach and supporting them to secure or progress in employment.
 
Reporting to Head of Employment & Careers you will be required to manage and support a varied and challenging caseload into employment by providing high quality information and guidance. You will be expected to conduct in depth and comprehensive initial assessments in order to produce SMART and tailored action plans. 

Your role will also require meaningful weekly contact with beneficiaries, conducting regular reviews of agreed actions and setting revised actions where applicable. It is imperative that you are able to demonstrate and encourage a positive mind-set among beneficiaries by adopting a strengths based approach to their journey into employment. 

As an Employment Advisor, you will be expected to conduct employer engagement activity for the service, as well as support the delivery of job fairs and sector specific workshops. The role will also require you to ensure the service is at capacity levels by establishing and maintaining a network of referral partners and attending outreach events. 

You will have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar post supporting disadvantaged groups back to work and/or training and education. You will have experience of working in an evidenced based practice and working to set targets. You will be equipped with influencing and persuasion skills. 

You will also be responsible for conducting caseload reviews weekly/monthly and maintaining up to date beneficiary records on our internal systems.

Benefits of working at High Trees

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Support Line
• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
• Annual Staff away day
• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? We have an opportunity to expand our South West prisons peer project. We are looking for a self-motivated individual that can work on their own and as part of a prison healthcare team, who can engage with stakeholders and has a desire to make a difference.

Do you have experience of working within Criminal Justice, Prisons or Drug Services, have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

Do you have experience of delivering workshops and training sessions to service users and staff?

We have the opportunity for you.

You will have great engagement skills, an outgoing personality, be solution focused and able to communicate effectively. We are a patient led organisation – you will have experience of working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do

Ability to access prisons and clear prison security is an essential requirement for this role.

This post will require occasional travel so a driving licence would be helpful, although not essential if you live local to Bristol.

Location: Rye Harbour

Salary: £18,385.50 (£30,642.50 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 21 pw

Closing Date: 23rd June 2025
Interview Date: 9th July 2025
 
To deliver heir new strategic plan – they need people with bold and innovative ideas to help them to achieve their ambitions for local wildlife and wild places.
 
They are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.
 
They are looking for the best and most talented people to join their team and help them deliver this exciting and ambitious strategy. They are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into a role.
 
So, if you are someone who is determined to see a Sussex rich in wildlife and you have drive, energy and commitment to their values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join their great team, working together to deliver their new strategic plan.
 
In order to encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, they particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas
 
The Role
 
Our client is a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Primarily an office-based role within the incredible building at Rye Harbour. The Volunteer Coordinator oversees recruitment and retention of volunteers at Rye Harbour ensuring safeguarding requirements are met including DBS checks and references where appropriate. Developing new and innovative approaches to volunteering to attract new volunteers, keeping existing volunteers engaged and promoting diversity in the organisation. Managing volunteer rotas, providing volunteer support and ensuring effective delivery of all volunteer activities. Planning and implementing a range of activities and events to acknowledge and thank volunteers for their contribution. Maintaining and updating existing volunteer data base. Ensuring data retained is relevant and up to date.
 
The Person
 
They’re looking for a volunteer coordinator who’s able to engage with a wide range of people. You will use imagination, resourcefulness, and diplomacy to effectively communicate verbally and in writing using a range of different media. You can build great working relationships with other staff members, volunteers and partners; navigating challenging conversations in a calm and pleasant way. To be successful in this role you will need a high level of commitment, enthusiasm and self-motivation with a flexible and professional approach to work. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and readiness to support colleagues across the organisation where appropriate. Exceptional time management & organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a high volume of work across many areas.
 
Benefits
 

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3%
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Flexible working policy
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Employee discounts
• Informal car share arrangements

 
They will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.
 
The Volunteer Coordinator oversees recruitment and retention of volunteers ensuring safeguarding requirements are met including DBS checks and references where appropriate.
 
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FTE £25207.00, salary for part time (3 days per week) for a 6 month period £7562.00

Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.  

About the Role:

The Trust Fundraising Intern will work in collaboration with the Senior Trust and Foundations Manager to be responsible for securing critical funding that sustains our life-changing programs worldwide. As part of your internship, you’ll have the chance to contribute meaningfully to fundraising efforts, gaining hands-on experience in trust fundraising and developing skills that will help you kick-start your career in the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Support

• Assist in managing a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters, focusing on smaller funders to build relationships and secure gifts.
• Support the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager in maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records on the CRM database.
• Help with stewardship activities, including preparing thank-you communications, reports, and updates to funders.

2. Research and Prospect Development

• Conduct research into new funding prospects and support the development of bespoke, compelling proposals tailored to potential donors.
• Track emerging trends in trust and foundation fundraising to identify growth opportunities.

3. Proposal and Report Writing

• Assist in drafting high-quality communications such as funding proposals, applications and impact reports that reflect our projects and inspire support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather relevant information for use in proposals and stewardship materials.

4. Administrative Support

• Support the team’s transition to a new CRM system, ensuring trust and foundation data is accurately maintained.
• Help manage the team’s administrative processes, including monitoring deadlines for applications and reporting.

What You’ll Gain:

• First-hand experience in trust and foundation fundraising at a global charity.
• Skills in donor research, proposal writing, relationship management, and CRM system usage.
• Insight into the broader charity sector, including strategy development and program impact reporting.
• The opportunity to make a contribution to Mothers’ Union’s mission to support families and communities worldwide.

About You:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to write persuasively and clearly, with good attention to detail.
• Organisation skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• A team player who thrives on working across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to identify new prospects and analyse data to support fundraising strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new CRM systems.
• A commitment to Mothers’ Union’s mission and a desire to contribute to global change.​

Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern:

This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter  via Charity Job. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 23 June 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees. 

The Role

Support the Finance Department by processing income to the HTB Group and processing the expenditure for one or more HTBG entity.

The majority of work is processing income to the HTB Group but a portion is dedicated to expenditure processing, giving the job holder valuable experience in both areas.

The Key Responsibilities

Income Controller – HTB Group

• Raising invoices, credit notes for all entities across HTB Group
• Recording sales and customer receipts
• Processing BACS, cash, cheque, and card payments for all entities
• Running Aged Debtors reports quarterly and sending balance sheet to all departments.
• Maintaining and updating customer accounts.
• Monitoring credit control
• Running quarterly internal audits to car park book receipts
• Download Bank Statement weekly.
• Processing Income Forms - Cash, Cheques, cards payments
• Processing weekly Carpark cash reports. Offering and Income.
• Processing occasional reimbursements of unauthorised expenses/expenditure from staff
• Investigating unknown bank transactions across all entities
• Recording banked cheques on weekly basis
• Being point of contact for all things income, liaising with event organisers and head of teams for income related queries.
• Income reconciliations each month for the different stripe and square accounts.

Purchase Ledger Controller for one or more of the HTBG entities
• Managing the Purchase Ledger
• Managing the Pay Run
• Ensure all invoices are correctly coded and authorised.
• Ensure all staff expenses are correctly coded and authorised.
• Ensure all staff expenses fall in the staff expense policy.
• Process invoices and expense claims in Access Dimensions
• Ensure all batch payments are accurate and match to payment information.
• Processing Bankline payment runs twice a month.
• Processing urgent payments
• Send out supplier and Staff remittances.
• Deal with supplier and staff enquires/queries.

Miscellaneous
• Help with Cash count when required.
• Support other team members in their duties when required.
• Contributes fully to the day to day operation of the team or area, always seeking to be flexible and with an attitude of service
• Able to deliver routine tasks and resolve straightforward issues

The Ideal Candidate

• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Good knowledge of software packages like Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent numeracy skills. Attention to details.
• Ability to work to fortnightly deadlines.
• Good Team working skills.
• Bookkeeping experience would be an advantage.
• Well organised and confident

The purpose of the Employability Programme Facilitator role is to deliver FSSW’s FareChance programme, including employability learning and practical logistics sessions alongside support and collaboration with the Employability lead. The FareChance programme works with young people aged between 18 – 25 who experience additional barriers to accessing education, training or employment.  The young people are supported to learn new skills, build confidence and realise their full potential. Farechance provides a unique combination of two parts: the first is working alongside other volunteers and staff learning key warehouse and logistics skills, getting firsthand practical experience; the second is tailored employability sessions in small groups with 1-1 specialist support.

The facilitator will lead on running the employability and logistics sessions, with co-facilitation from volunteers or the employability lead where needed. This role will provide 1-1 support for young people where required and provide signposting and referrals to other specialist services. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting people to thrive and be sensitive to the inequality and power imbalance faced by young people today. They will have experience of supporting young people to achieve their goals and can bring these skills to deliver FareChance. This role will coach as well as co-ordinate the programme whilst supporting the growth of an innovative, supportive, and caring employability pathway for people to overcome barriers and move closer to the future they deserve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programme Delivery

· Lead the delivery of the FareChance Programme on site with the Vale Lane warehouse team, working flexibly to ensure success

• • Running sessions with four to ten young people three times a week
  • Lead facilitating Employability Sessions e.g. CV, Job Search, Interview Practice
  • Working with the Operations Teams in facilitating Logistics/Warehouse sessions

· Provide tailored motivational coaching/mentoring to:

• • Onboard and engage participants throughout
  • Provide advice and guidance and support young people with suitable interventions and accessing resources into training/volunteering/work placements
  • Provide 1-1 support sessions for those with higher needs

· Work with the Employability Lead to build an individualised plan and set of goals for each young person

· Support young people to engage with internships within FSSW

· Identify specific needs and risks and creating assessments for young people if required

· Ensure young people access other specialist support where required

· Work alongside the Employability Lead and the safeguarding team around any incidents or safeguarding concerns

· Work with the young people around coproduction opportunities that impact on the delivery, development and evaluation of the programme

· Support the Employability Lead to recruit for the programme

· Support the Employability Lead to design next step plans for the young people

External partnerships and relationship building

· Work alongside the employability lead to engage referrers

· On occasion attend events or appointments to support recruitment/represent FSSW

· Attend a range of career away days as part of the FareChance programme

· On occasion work alongside the Employability Lead to broaden ‘Next Step’ relationships

 

Reporting and Administration

· Create records and maintain processes in line with FSSW policies and procedures, both using online data bases and hard copy record systems

· Maintain quality records of all interventions with project participants and that such data is stored within the requirements of the Data Protection Act

General

· Respond to any enquiries/communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems

· Be an excellent ambassador for FSSW

· Undertake administrative duties as required to support the effective functioning of FSSW

· Work within FSSW’s policies and procedures and adhere to legal frameworks.

Person Specification

It is not expected that a successful candidate will necessarily have all the following criteria. FareShare South West is committed to helping individuals develop professionally and personally, and your application is encouraged.  

Essential Criteria

· Knowledge and experience of delivering 1:1 motivational mentoring, coaching or support work

· Knowledge of barriers to Education, Training and Employment (ETE)

· Experience of facilitating training, education and/or youth programmes

· Experience of working with a diverse range of young people

· Experience of working successfully within groups/teams

· Knowledge and experience of support needs, risks and safeguarding

· Excellent interpersonal and listening skills

· Commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion

· Ability to work flexibly, respond positively to project changes and meet challenging targets

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Good IT skills

· Strong organisational skills including planning, prioritising and time management

Desirable

· Successful experience of supporting people back into work or training

· Understanding and/or experience of a logistics or warehouse environment

· Experience of working in an educational setting

· Mentoring or coaching qualification

· Experience of monitoring, evaluation and report writing

· Influencing, motivational and negotiating skills

· Lived experience of barriers to ETE

Financial Controller (a charity committed to community transformation) 

Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week (1 FTE), inclusive of breaks 

Salary:  £54,669 per annum (including London Weighting)

Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.

Financial Controller – Oasis Group

Oasis exists to transform communities, so they are healthy, inclusive, and thriving. Through our network of global Hubs, we work holistically to tackle inequality and build strong local ecosystems that serve everyone. To support this vital mission, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to join our national leadership team. Based in our London Waterloo office, the Financial Controller will oversee the finance function for our UK operations, ensuring excellence in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and controls.

Why might you consider Oasis?

We are proud of why we exist and what we bring to the communities in which we operate. Our story is told through a multi-faceted organisation that extends across support for homelessness and housing (Oasis Community Housing), secure education for young people (Oasis Restore), community hubs (Oasis Community Partnerships) and disrupting human trafficking (STOP THE TRAFFIK) and of course our network of 55 Oasis Academies (Oasis Community Learning). We are proud that we don’t just talk a good game – we actively engage and change lives for the better.

What will you do?

This newly formed leadership role will manage the financial operations across specific subsidiaries of Oasis. It will ensure financial accuracy, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of timely financial information to support decision-making across the group.

To be successful in this role, applicants will require:

· A recognised professional accounting qualification or part-qualification, together with a thorough practical understanding of financial and management accounting principles and techniques.

· Advanced working knowledge/experience of Excel and computerised accounting systems (preferably PS Financials) with the ability to interpret and extract relevant financial information.

· Ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide audience with varying financial backgrounds, both internally and externally

· Excellent inter-personal and people management experience

What will you get in return?

· A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included.

· A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme and cash benefit health plan.

· Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.

· A competitive salary and workplace flexibility.

As this is a newly created role, expect an evolving position that requires your insightful input, leadership and at the same time, provides incredible opportunities for the right person.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages). Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. 

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 4th July 2025.

Interviews will take place in London on Friday 18th July 2025.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

" Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace. 

 

Supported Internship Job Coach

Location: The role will be based between 2 locations

Sodexo, 310 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UE & Gulliver’s World Warrington WA5 9YZ

 Salary: £27,814.31 (FTE: £29,108.00)

 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time (43 weeks per year)

About the Role

As a Supported Internship Job Coach, you’ll play a vital role in the success of student interns with learning disabilities. Working closely with the Supported Internship Lead, you will help integrate interns into the workplace, providing the training and support necessary for them to develop marketable skills and succeed in a competitive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized on-site support to interns in the host business environment.
• Provide systematic instruction and develop task analyses to ensure interns meet quality and productivity standards.
• Work collaboratively with host business staff and SI instructors to identify and implement effective training strategies.
• Advise business mentors and staff on best practices for supporting interns.
• Maintain effective communication with the SI Coordinator, families, host business departments, and all stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and organized individual with a passion for empowering others.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with individuals with disabilities in a community-based work setting (preferred).
• Skills and experience in coaching/training, task analysis, and systematic instruction.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to self-direct, take initiative, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in a team environment.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

This role will expire 22nd June 2025

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.

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Team Administrator (Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial)

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our Income Generation team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. In addition, we are embarking on a transformative journey with our Launchpad Programme – a major cross-organisational initiative to consolidate all customer and animal data into one integrated system. As part of this ambitious project, we are creating new roles to ensure that our Income Generation operations are fully represented and embedded in the design of the future system.

This is a new role working across Battersea’s Income Generation department, in particular, Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial (PP&C). This new role will provide effective EA support to the Head of PP&C, and to the Senior Corporate & Commercial Manager and the Senior Philanthropy & Trusts Manager). This role will manage external and internal communication to and from the Head of PP&C and the senior managers. You will also provide a range of administrative and co-ordination support to the wider PP&C team.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 17th June 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.