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Digital Fundraising Officer
Remote working
Permanent, full time
Salary: £35,000 per annum 40 hours per week
We are looking for a creative, data-driven and results orientated Digital Fundraising Officer to help us grow our income and supporter base through engaging and innovative digital campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate fundraising team, playing a vital role in delivering digital-first fundraising activity and supporter engagement across multiple digital channels. The successful candidate will work closely with fundraising, communications and digital teams. They will also work closely with the Fundraising Digital Marketing Lead to support with planning, implementing, optimising and reporting on World Horse Welfare’s digital fundraising and marketing campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering successful digital campaigns within a fundraising or non-profit context, with strong skills in delivering and optimising paid social campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta and TikTok. They should be proficient in using tools like Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Looker Studio and SEO platforms. The candidate must be highly organised, proactive, data-driven, a good collaborator, with the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced working environment. The ideal candidate will also enjoy the creative side of digital fundraising, with a passion for creating compelling content for the various digital campaigns.
This position is based remotely, although you will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation. You must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation.
Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
At the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) we are dedicated to helping the billions of people worldwide suffering from untreated caries. This suffering disproportionately affects people from disadvantaged population groups and costs the global economy an estimated $245 billion USD.
We work for better oral health for all through a number of interconnected programmes including advocating at global conferences and meetings, local groundwork throughout 28 volunteer Chapters, designing and recommending better oral health policies for national governments through our Policy Labs and more.
We are looking for a freelance Director of Operations and Finance to work for an average of 4 days a week for a total of 180 days a year. They will be part of the senior leadership team alongside the Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer and the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
● Deliver our Operations and Finance KPIs as outlined in the Charity’s strategy; as well as being jointly responsible for the successful implementation of the full strategy.
● Lead and shape the Operations department, making sure it’s fit for purpose and maximising resources.
● Work collaboratively with senior management to maximise the success of the charity.
● Work closely and liaise regularly with the Chief Strategy & Advocacy Officer
● Work closely with the Chair of Trustees to ensure sound charity governance and compliance with HMRC and OSCR regulations.
● Ensure sound risk management strategies are in place.
● Manage the finance and operations input to grant bids and negotiation meetings.
● Liaise with external solicitors for advice to the Board.
● Project and logistics management, e.g for events and meetings
Finance
● Set and manage the charity’s annual budgets, supporting senior management in the process
● Report regularly on the charity’s finances, tracking the charity’s income, expenditure and reserves, and liaising with the Board of Trustees.
● Oversee the Charity’s bookkeeping and payroll; input journals as needed and closely monitor cashflow.
● Manage the end of year accounts and audit process, liaising with the external accountants.
Operations, IT and Data
● Manage the office and future office needs
● Manage the technology and data strategy, keeping staff tech secure and up to date, and acting as key liaison with third parties
● Be responsible for upholding our data privacy obligations. Work in partnership with senior management and charity lawyers to ensure GDPR obligations are followed, data security and use of data for internal and external reporting
● Oversee the efficient usage of our database, systems and key platforms (including Xero, Wordpress, Microsoft Office Suite) ensuring we are collecting and analysing relevant data in line with our goals to grow income and impact, ensuring proportionate resourcing and training
● Leadership of ad hoc Operations as required.
People Management
● If needed, oversee the recruitment of new staff, coordinating the process managing the staff journey including inductions, staff surveys, annual reviews, and exits.
● Oversee the communication with and distribution of work with freelancer and contractor staff.
● Maintain our policies and staff handbook, researching and writing/updating policies as required.
About you
Essential Criteria
● Must have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant systems, processes, policies, and procedures involved in the effective management of not-for-profit organisations.
● Demonstrable experience of financial management including, but not limited to, budget creation and reprofiling, forecasting, financial strategy, payments and invoicing, reconciling cashbook and bank accounts, VAT submission, and working with accountants on annual accounts.
● Requires possession of, or ability to quickly acquire specialist or professional knowledge of dental caries, and engagement in appropriate professional activities to keep knowledge base and skills up to date and develop them further.
● Ability to communicate effectively with a global stakeholder base.
● Ability to influence the strategic direction of the organisation and collaborating on the development and implementation of global impact strategy.
● Able to decide own pattern of work, manage own workload and resources.
● Requires the ability to use own judgement, creativity and initiative to resolve complex problems (for which an immediate solution might not be clear).
● Able to take both collaborative and independent decisions that have implications on their own work and that of others and have global, complex and long-lasting impact.
● Ability to advise others on recommended actions, including the creation of guidance documents and training procedures as well as introduction of new policies.
● Able to act independently in order to adapt the service offered based on research and investigation of the needs and requirements of stakeholders
Desirable Criteria
● Have an understanding of international development and sensitivity for ensuring appropriate and effective relationships are built across cultural and geographic barriers.
● Experience running communications campaigns using social media.
● Experience with Xero finance management software.
● Experience with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Applications
Please apply by submitting a CV (no more than two A4 pages) and Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages) addressing your suitability against the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
Overview
High energy costs are a nightmare for millions of UK households, while huge profits are made at our expense. Poor housing and heating systems are a key part of the problem, along with dependence on polluting, climate-changing fossil fuels. FPA is a campaigning organisation that sets out to attack the root causes of fuel poverty along with the specific injustices facing people and communities. We want to see the UK’s energy system decarbonised as rapidly as possible, with a just transition for communities and workers.that includes affordability.
Working closely with pensioners groups, trades unions, disabled campaigners, tenants’ organisations and others on the frontline of fuel poverty, we’re using protest and direct action to fight for real, sustainable solutions to the cold homes crisis. We are looking for a committed senior organiser, who shares our passion and values, to bring energy and imagination to developing our base and supporting our members to build their power.
About the role
Fuel Poverty Action (FPA) was started in 2011 by climate activists who wanted to ensure that the green energy transition doesn’t happen at the expense of those with less social and economic power. Rather, they saw the break with fossil fuels as an opportunity to end the scourge of fuel poverty in the UK - a chance to rethink priorities and design inequality out of the energy system.
Immediately, they were drawn into community-based struggles for energy justice, against false, profit-driven solutions and maladministration of ‘green’ measures with no accountability to tenants and residents.
Over the years others joined the fight, growing FPA to a small membership-led organisation comprising people at the sharp end of fuel poverty - people of all ages and backgrounds, mainly located in London. Since 2022, funding has enabled us to employ a small, dispersed team who are accountable to directors and a membership that is now UK-wide.
We are now looking for an experienced, senior organiser to help FPA grow and evolve our membership network further. We want to reach more people and support members to be active within FPA so that we can build our political impact and remain meaningfully member-led.
We are seeking a flexible person with significant leadership experience who will be confident working as part of a small team, capable of outward facing work and internal management. You will have experience of organising in collective campaigns, including digitally, and a background in grassroots or community-based action, with a strong commitment to inclusive and anti-oppressive practice.
As the Organising Lead, you will join our Campaigns Lead and Operations Lead as the third pillar of our self-managing Coordination Team. While line-managing other colleagues and enabling the contributions of members who are unpaid, you will yourself be a member of FPA, and answerable to the group.
We use the digital platform Action Network to run campaigns and communicate with FPA supporters. Our ideal candidate would have the skills to incorporate ladders, tags and custom fields into our digital campaigns to maximise online to offline impact and convert list growth into membership. They would also actively maintain relationships with existing members who are not always confident with online communication tools.
There is a lot of scope to bring new ideas and perspectives to shape our work.
What you might find yourself doing:
Strategy development: Leading on creation of a new membership growth and retention strategy in collaboration with existing members
Growing our base: Boosting in-person recruitment and using Action Network to build a digital pipeline into membership
Communications: Ensuring members are connected and informed through one-to-one calls, emails, members’ section of the website, WhatsApp groups and other platforms.
Member development: Building one-to-one relationships with members, understanding their interests, linking them to opportunities and providing feedback and follow-up
Member activation: Supporting members to participate in our own and allies’ events, actions and mobilisations, digitally and on the ground
Speaker invitations: Representing FPA at events and in media as well as supporting members to do so
Capacity building and training: Providing tools, advice and training to members and supporters, including to FPA’s local groups in Glasgow, Manchester and London
Administration: Managing onboarding systems and securely maintaining records
Organisational management: As part of the self-managing Coordination Team
Line management: Providing light touch management for one or more colleagues
Online meetings: Including prospective member induction interviews and regular members’ meetings which you organise and facilitate
About You
Essential requirements. You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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are highly organised, comfortable self-managing and detail-oprientated in routine admin tasks
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have demonstrable skills in organisational and people management that are relevant for a remote team
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are instinctively collaborative and able to communicate warmly, openly and honestly with colleagues
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are self-motivated, flexible and positive about remote team working, ready to take responsibility for pacing yourself and maintaining your well-being at busy times
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have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, editing, IT skills, and listening
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are agile in your use of digital platforms to communicate with different audiences
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have a strong affinity with FPA’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, empathy and respect
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have a proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
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have excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and sensitively, and work effectively with diverse individuals, including those directly impacted by injustice and oppression
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are confident and creative in your approach to running online and in-person meetings
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have several years of experience in organising or campaigning on issues of poverty and/or the climate, housing or energy
It is also desirable (but not necessary) for you to have:
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experience of using Action Network or similar platforms to build an activist pipeline
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the skills to craft compelling calls to action and design digital content optimised for engagement
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experience of providing training tools, skills and hand-holding to those at the sharp end of the polycrisis
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links and ongoing relationships with networks and movements with similar aims or values to Fuel Poverty Action
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experience of horizontal organisations and ways to promote staff wellbeing and sustainable remote working
Compensation Policy
We’ll compensate team members on the following basis:
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All salaried team members are contracted on the same terms and conditions
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We have a 30 hour week maximum for all team members - most commonly worked as 4 x 7.5 hour days
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Team members are paid an equitable and sustainable compensation rate which is the pro rate equivalent to a full-time (5 day) salary of £40-45,000, regardless of role or level of experience
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Our compensation rates have been set following Platform’s best practice Social Justice Waging System:
Annual salary (30 hours per week):
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Band 1 - No dependents or children and inherited wealth: £32,000
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Band 2 - One or more children or dependents and inherited wealth OR No inherited wealth but no children or dependents: £34,000
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Band 3 - One or more more children or dependents and no inherited wealth: £36,000
Further details
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3% employer-matched pension
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Genuinely flexible working
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25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
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A progressive parental leave policy
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£15 / month working-from-home broadband stipend
We have no central office or workspace budget, so it is imperative that you are comfortable working from home
Some costs-paid travel and monthly evening and occasional weekend working will be required
We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past
The appointment will be for one year with a hope of extension, funding permitting, and a four month probationary period
We want warm, safe homes on a flourishing planet, where everyone has enough and resources are justly shared

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Location: Home based
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 – Full time 35hrs per week
Salary: £27,250 gross per annum
Closing Date: 26th May 2025
Interview: Interviews to be held 5th June 2025
Are you 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 Growth and Development Worker based in England to join our team. This is an externally funded post which will be focused on opening new provision and supporting existing provision in order to reduce waiting lists within specific funding areas. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, organised, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people. You need to be able to coach, empower and inspire our volunteers and cadets, both in person and remotely, to grow the Sea Cadets.
Responsibilities
- Delivering a variety of training sessions on, for example, recruitment of cadets and volunteers
- Developing new growth and recruitment tools and ideas
- Promoting flexible volunteering and the volunteer strategy
- Assisting with running our social media accounts
- Working with and empowering our volunteers to develop plans for growth
- Planning and setting up Juniors Sections in new and existing locations/units
- Delivering assemblies in schools
- Forming part of various working groups with colleagues to develop the tools, resources and processes needed to increase the positive impact of the Growth and Development team.
- Supporting the delivery of funded outreach projects
Requirements
- Previous experience of working with volunteers
- Experience delivering on multiple project plans simultaneously
- Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a variety of stakeholders remotely and face-to-face
- Experience delivering workshops and/or training
- Self-motivated and able to manage your time and workload effectively
- Flexible and enthusiastic
- Able to work as a team player with creative ideas and solutions who will empower our volunteers to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack attached.
Benefits
- Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture
- Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- 25 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.
If you are interested in this Growth and Development vacancy, please apply now!
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.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.




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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health Money Advisor to work as part of our Mental Health & Money Advice Services Team.
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.
The Mental Health and Money Advice Service is the first UK-wide service to address mental and financial health together. We aim to stop the spiral of debt and mental health issues by providing online information and advice and casework provided by telephone. The service launched in November 2017, commissioned by Mental Health UK and delivered by Rethink Mental Illness in England, Hafal in Wales, Support in Mind in Scotland and Mindwise in Northern Ireland.
How you will make a difference
I use my existing knowledge and expertise to identify and address a range of issues and provide debt and financial capability advice to people with mental health issues. I take on case work within our remit on debt (including enhanced income maximisation), welfare benefits, mental health and financial capability issues. I develop my knowledge and experience of mental health and social care to set my advice in a meaningful context. I help clients identify the barriers that are hindering progress in dealing with their money worries and I provide help, support and advice to overcome these barriers.
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.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Big Green Heart is looking for a trainer to help expand our practitioner base. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with teaching experience to use their professional skills in the charity sector in the vitally important area of mental health. Accredited practitioners may charge for their own practice, working with individuals or in partnership with schools, churches, and community projects. They will practice under license from Big Green Heart.
The role of the trainer is to teach and train practitioners in the methodology of Big Green Heart and to bring individuals through to accreditation. This will be done regionally and online.
It is hoped that the trainer will continue to oversee the developing work of the practitioners in a mentoring role, either individually or in groups, whether in person or online. This will be an evolving role developed in partnership with the Founder/CEO.
Key information
FT / PT: Part time
Salary: £30,000 - £35000/ year, pro rata depending on experience
Hours: Circa 16 hours per week; the hours will be flexible and may include evenings and weekends
Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata
Application Process: Applications should be made via the application form by midnight on 30 May 2025. Interviews will be held either the first or second week of June.
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
Start Date: Negotiable
Location: Remote and flexible. Please note, the charity is based in North Yorkshire and some face-to-face meetings will be required at our office. Training will take place around the country. So far this year, we have hosted workshops all over the UK, from Sussex to the Isle of Skye. Travel will be required, as will the ability to train online. All travel expenses will be covered.
About you
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Have experience in teaching or training
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Have trauma-informed training
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Be happy to work one-on-one and in groups
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Be comfortable working online and in person
Over time, the trainer will be expected to develop a network from which new practitioners will be recruited. Prior knowledge of Big Green Heart methodology is not expected. Big Green Heart will provide your training, and there will be a probationary period for you and Big Green Heart to assess your suitability for communicating this vital practice of forgiving.
Information about Big Green Heart methodology can be found on our website.
Core Skills
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Strong Communication Skills on a One-to-One Basis and in Groups: Ability to build rapport, actively listen, and clearly articulate ideas and instructions to individuals and groups, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
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Empathy: Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the feelings and experiences of others, creating a safe and supportive space for learning and personal growth.
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Organisational Skills: Effectively manage time, resources, and workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines, ensuring efficient and well-structured training sessions.
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ICT Skills: Proficient in using computers, relevant software, and online tools to deliver and manage online training, communicate effectively, and maintain records.
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Commitment to the Mission and Values of Big Green Heart: Align with and actively promote Big Green Heart's mission of improving people's lives, demonstrating a genuine passion for the cause and upholding our values in all interactions.
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Adaptability: Able to adjust teaching style and methods to suit different learning environments (online and in-person) and individual needs.
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Tech Savvy: Proficient in using online learning platforms, video conferencing tools, and other relevant technology for online training.
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Facilitation: Skilled in managing group dynamics, encouraging participation, and creating a positive online and offline learning environment.
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Time Management: Ability to effectively manage workload, meet deadlines, and balance in-person and online training commitments.
Additional Skills
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Platform Management: Experience with learning management systems (LMS) to track learner progress and manage online course content.
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Community Building: Able to foster community and connection among learners online and in person.
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Curriculum Development: Experience designing and developing training materials and adapting them for online delivery.
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Presentation Skills: Able to deliver engaging and informative presentations in both live and virtual settings.
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Active Listening: Attentive to participant needs and questions and able to respond effectively in online and in-person interactions.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, especially in online environments where participants may come from different regions and cultures.
The trainer will report to the Founder/CEO and their Line Manager. They will work with the operational team.
Though this practice is accessible for people of all faiths or none, there is an occupational requirement that the jobholder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding
Big Green Heart recognises the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safeguarding policy, we will require any successful applicant to complete disclosure checks and obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.
Though this practice is accessible for people of all faiths or none, there is an occupational requirement that the jobholder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates with the legal right to work in the UK.
The purpose of Big Green Heart is to educate and empower people to experience the positive change that comes through forgiving.
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Job Title: Community Engagement Officer
Location: Remote with frequent travel (must be UK-based)
Reporting To: Advice and Support Lead
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
Metabolic Support UK (MSUK) are the leading organisation for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs), supporting thousands of people worldwide through providing individual support, building communities, and continually advocating for and empowering those living with IMDs.
We are a small but mighty team providing individual support, advice and connection to the over 40,000 living with an IMD in the UK and more across the world. We have a strong interest in rare disease policy and campaign for the rights of our rare disease community for better healthcare services, access to treatment and to be able to live well everyday.
Role Overview
MSUK are seeking a passionate and proactive Community Engagement Officer to strengthen and grow our patient and family community. There are over 1500 IMDs and many of our community use social media, other patient groups and in-person events to connect and learn. This role is central to how we engage with the people we support — through social media, community groups, events, and collaborative partnerships. You’ll be the bridge between our charity and the people we serve, helping to build a supportive, inclusive, and informed community.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement & Social Media
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Manage and monitor all online patient communities responding to community messages and comments with empathy and timeliness
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Moderate relevant support online community groups, ensuring they are safe, active, and welcoming spaces
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Identify themes and areas of interest to advocate internally for MSUK response to meeting community need
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Signpost our Individual Support service, identify and flag individual enquiries to the Individual Support Lead
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Working with our Campaign & Comms Lead, grow the charity’s presence across social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok)
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Develop content that resonates with patients, families, and supporters, amplifying community stories and voices
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Build and manage our lived experience co-production group ‘Metabolic Advisory Council’
Community Insight & Advocacy
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Functioning as the ‘internal expert’ on IMD communities for all MSUK team members
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Using our Contact Record Management system to log and manage community database to provide timely, relevant insight to team members when required
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Work with Head of Insight & Advocacy to engage and support communities in relation to timelines for insight work
Events & Campaigns
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Plan, organise, and execute online and in-person community events (support groups, awareness days, family meetups, annual conference)
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Collaborate with the team to deliver campaigns around awareness, fundraising, and education
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Work with Virtual Support Assistant to coordinate speakers, logistics, communications, and follow-ups for all events with
Relationship & Partnership Management
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Build and maintain relationships with other patient advocacy groups, charities, and health organisations
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Represent the charity at external events, meetings, and forums relevant to the rare disease space
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Seek opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives
Community Fundraising
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Work with Fundraising lead on community support for individual and events fundraising including event research, donor journey support and online promotion
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience managing online communities and/or social media platforms in a professional or volunteer capacity
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organisational skills and event planning experience
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Empathetic and sensitive to the lived experiences of patients and carers
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Ability to work independently, from home, and as part of a small, dynamic team
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Confident, keen to travel and enjoys in-person events and networking
Desirable
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Personal or professional experience within the rare disease, health, or charity sectors
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Experience managing partnerships or external relationships
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Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, or similar
What We Offer
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A supportive and flexible working environment.
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Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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The chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of people affected by rare diseases.
Parkinson’s UK is seeking a Clinical Lead for Therapy for the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network national Clinical Leadership Team
We’re recruiting a Parkinson’s specialist therapist to join the Network’s national Clinical Leadership Team on a consultancy basis. The Clinical Leadership Team provides strategic guidance and clinical expertise to Parkinson’s UK and the members of the team are ambassadors for the Excellence Network.
You would be joining a group of experts from different backgrounds: doctors, specialist nurses, and members of the Parkinson’s community, all actively working towards the vision of high quality multidisciplinary care for everyone with Parkinson's.
You can find out more about the Clinical Leadership Team on our website.
Who can apply?
Any experienced UK-based Parkinson’s specialist therapist, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills.
You’ll have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.
Time commitment: 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.
Remuneration: monthly rate based on skills and experience.
Term of consultancy services: 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend for a further 3 years.
How to apply
Your application will be by a CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the role description above. Please state the geographical area you’re based in when you apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a 1-hour virtual interview.
Closing date for applications: 13 June 2025
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

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Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.
Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing.
To create lasting, sustainable change, we work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester.
Why now? After nearly five years in the role, our Head of Fundraising is moving on. Over the past two consecutive financial years, we have raised approximately £1 million – primarily through trusts and foundations, corporate donors, and individual supporters. As the successful candidate, you and the team you lead will play a pivotal role in maintaining this level of fundraising success, ensuring our vital work with young people continues to flourish.
The Role: We are looking for someone with a strong track record in fundraising and grant management, who is particularly motivated to join Khulisa because of a deep commitment to our mission – supporting the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.
To apply: Application is through Charity Jobs. To apply, please submit a CV and a Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4), clearly demonstrating how your skills, experience and potential meet each of the criteria listed under ‘Abilities/Experience’ and ‘Knowledge/Skills’ in the person specification. Shortlisting will be based on how well you meet these criteria, so please provide specific examples wherever possible.
Please download the attached job pack to read more. We look forward to recieving your application!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential
Cover Letter (no more than two
sides of A4) should clearly demonstrate how your skills,
experience and potential meet each of the criteria
listed under ‘Abilities/Experience’ and
‘Knowledge/Skills’ in the person specification (see attached job pack).
Shortlisting will be based on how well you meet these
criteria, so please provide specific examples wherever
possible.
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Pro Bono Community is seeking a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us achieve greater access to justice.
Pro Bono Community is a registered charity that has developed specialised training programmes for students, trainees and lawyers covering the practical skills involved in delivering free legal advice and areas of social welfare law. In conjunction with the training, the charity arranges and manages volunteering placements at Law Centres and other advice agencies. The charity’s activities include a number of grant-funded projects which the coordinator will be heavily involved in.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who share our aims and mission and are driven to make them a reality.
About the role
Pro Bono Community is looking for a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us run programmes aimed at improving the amount and quality of access to justice by training law students and others and then placing them to work as volunteers at advice agencies.
The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will report to and work alongside the Director to undertake work supporting the charity’s activities with a focus on recruiting and training students and lawyers and then coordinating volunteering placements for them at Law Centres and advice agencies. The role also includes administrative work relating to a pioneering digital advice clinic the charity runs in conjunction with a Citizens Advice agency in London.
This is a full-time role with a salary of £30-33,000 depending on experience and the charity is seeking to appoint someone with knowledge of training and the legal/advice sectors and/or experience in a similar role. Occasional weekend work may be required. The role will involve working from home with some travel involved to London and elsewhere in support of the charity’s activities. The role includes annual leave of 25 days and a workplace pension scheme.
Responsibilities
Training and General Administration
· Producing and printing publicity and training materials
· Maintaining databases, content management systems, websites, social media and other tools
· Dealing with enquiries, including those made via the PBC mailbox and telephone line
· Organising the location and timetabling of training programmes
· Liaising with trainers and others to facilitate training
· Attending training programmes and assessments where necessary
· Keeping attendance records
· Monitoring development of the training content and facilitating discussions between stakeholders/authors
Volunteer coordination
· Arranging volunteer placements with advice agencies
· Designing and implementing rotas for volunteering
· Managing PBC’s online volunteer portal and volunteer activity logs
· Monitoring attendance and feedback
· Reacting to problems arising from attendance and other issues
· Dealing with volunteer enquiries
· Liaising with advice agencies on volunteers’ performance
· Dealing with enquiries from advice agencies
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Assisting advice agencies to evaluate volunteers’ impact through focus groups, surveys and other research tools
· Collating and analysing data
· Coordinating monitoring and evaluation reporting
· Designing and implementing monitoring and feedback tools
· Reviewing and revising monitoring and evaluation processes
Partnership management
· Working with the Director to:
o Develop and maintain productive relationships with Law Centres, advice agencies, universities, law firms and other stakeholders
o Identify and source partnership opportunities
o Explore new ways of working with partners
Competencies
Essential
· Administrative experience in the legal, educational or voluntary sectors
· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Attention to detail
· IT skills
· Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
· Very good internal and external stakeholder management skills
· Problem solving
· Ability to identify areas for improvement in processes and policies
· Ability to be flexible and assist with different aspects of the project as necessary
· Use of initiative
Desirable
· Legal background
· Knowledge of or experience in the free legal advice sector
· Knowledge of or experience in the training/HE sector
· Experience of working with volunteers
· Knowledge of digital training and communications tools
Summary
The Education and Growing Faith department is looking to hire a Senior Programme Officer to support the church schools and the wider education sector. Working in the Operations Team, you'll be directly supporting the Head of Operations with project work and the wider NSE with system and process support. The role will offer the post-holder the opportunity to work across a range of areas such as communications, HR, grant management, reporting and governance. There will be a mix of longer strategic project work, and shorter task-based work.
About the Department/Role
The National Society for Education (NSE) is both an NCI and a Royal-charter charity. It's aims are to support Church schools and the wider education sector by developing leaders, shaping policy and growing faith.
The NSE leads the Church of England's national work in education in partnership with 41 Diocesan Boards of Education and approximately 4,700 Church of England schools. We also support the national education work of the Church in Wales, which includes around 150 schools. Our presence extends to work with community schools and academy trusts, as well as higher and further education through numerous chaplaincies, providing spiritual support and guidance to children and young people, and to adults.
We are a dynamic team, working remotely from our homes around the country. We gather regularly online, and fairly regularly in person.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this role is to:
- Support the Head of Operations with policy development and reviews.
- Take responsibility for the continued development and management of the online Office Manual.
- Support the Head of Operations with due diligence tasks around new areas of work, taking ownership of discrete projects.
- Project manage areas of work as delegated by the Head of Operations, creating work plans, managing stakeholders, providing project reports regularly.
- Take responsibility for certain HR policy implementation such as designing and rolling out appropriate induction processes.
- Alongside the marketing staff, support the Head of Operations with the management of our internal and external comms.
- Lead the development of Asana (an online project management tool) use across the Operations Team.
- Provide Executive level support to the CEO, including diary management with high profile external stakeholders.
- Manage internal team days and residentials with the Events Manager.
- Work with the Head of Operations to manage the annual planning and reporting cycle.
About You
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Experience of working within multi-faceted and complex projects
- Experience of summarising and reporting on data to stakeholders.
- Experience of organising and storing information securely and systematically.
- Experience of writing training manuals to simply communicate policy and process.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills.
- Customer service skills and able to take responsibility for progressing stakeholder queries.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organisation skills, ability to keep track of key priorities
- Proactive and able to work under own initiative to suggest solutions to problems.
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to solve problems.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Key Attributes: Takes personal Responsibility, Organised methodical approach, Pride and commitment to high standards, Collaboration and team support.
Desirable
- Experience of project management of complex projects from start to end
- Experience of co-ordinating virtual events
- Advanced statistical analysis and Excel skills
- Proficiency in using survey technology, for example, Form Assembly
- Experience in using Project Management Software (Eg. Asana)
- Experience in marketing and comms work
Circumstances
Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:
- National Society Team Days (3 per year)
- National Society Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
- Ops Team Days (approx 3 per year)
- Other events where support is required
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
What we offer
Your Salary
- A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
Your Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
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We’re looking for a creative and dynamic person who can manage the day-to-day communications, social channels, website and content, but who can also see the potential for growth and the long-term picture. We’re a growing and changing organisation so the post will suit someone who can work independently and likes a high degree of autonomy in their work.
This post will be part of a small but dedicated core staff team at DSUK. We work across the UK from the mountains in Scotland to Hemel Hempstead, and the communications officer will work with colleagues across a wide variety of locations and will be part of the fundraising team on a day-to-day basis.
You can work remotely or hybrid office/home from our base at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore or Chill Factore, Manchester.
DSUK seeks to engage with disabled people, and in particular young disabled people who want to be active and take part in something that’s fun. This will also mean reaching out to parents, allied health professionals and organisations that work with disabled people.
We also work with the snowsport and travel industries to increase the number of disabled people taking part in snowsport.
We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who are disabled or who have other experience of life with a disability or long-term condition. Applications from people who would like to work on a freelance basis are welcome too.
Disability Snowsport UK's mission to make snowsport accessible for everyone; regardless of disability, injury or experience.
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The Community Engagement Officer is an essential role in fostering strong relationships with current and prospective members of the School Library Association community. The postholder will provide frontline support, drive online and in person engagement through outreach initiatives, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the membership base. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about school libraries, education, and community-building.
With a particular focus on coordinating and supporting our Branch network, you will collaborate on initiatives for development, delivery and new projects as they come online. You will be the first port of call for advice and expertise relating to school libraries and enabling our members to more effectively support their school communities. Supporting the delivery of online and in-person networking events and workshops for members, you will work with your SLA colleagues, in particular the Training and Events Officer, to deliver a high-quality member offer and to ensure member needs are reflected in all offerings. The ability to travel to training and events across the UK is essential. Duties include:
Branch network and member support
- Work with the CEO to develop the SLA Branch Network and accompanying strategies
- Identify opportunities for developing initiatives to grow and develop the Branch network community, that will deliver on the SLA mission
- Develop strong relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders to support network growth and enable members to take full advantage of all relevant opportunities available to them
- Provide advice for SLA members on all aspects of school libraries, ensuring they are supported and can be as effective as possible in their school communities
- Drive engagement and development of online communities as part of the branch network
Training and events
- Work with the Training and Events Coordinator to support and deliver a calendar of exciting, engaging and informative events
- Support the delivery of online and in-person networking events and workshops with a focus on the Branch network community
- Represent the association at relevant events and for programmes (e.g., conferences, webinars, book awards) to promote membership and services
- Support training and event delivery (online and in-person), engaging and inspiring audiences as needed
- Support development of training programmes, toolkits and resources using member insight to inform
Outreach and communications
- Coordinate the mentoring scheme and ensure it is promoted effectively, with necessary support and development available to mentees and training for mentors
- Use your sector insight to identify opportunities for development of research and other initiatives, maintaining links and horizon scanning
- Provide SLA consultancy aligned with strategic approaches, supporting schools with development of their libraries, reading and information literacy provision to help children and young people reach their full potential
- Contribute to SLA communications such as TSL, newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
- Oversee the book review process in support of TSL, our quarterly journal
- Supporting management of the SLA resource library, working with colleagues to ensure alignment
- Support outreach to new audiences
Building relationships and an ability to foster collaboration and community engagement will be an important part of this role. All team members contribute to office admin, maintaining member data and general office support.
To be successful in this role you should ideally be able to demonstrate:
· experience of working in school libraries, the education sector and a strong understanding of the education landscape
· clear understanding of the curriculum and teaching and learning outcomes
· knowledge of children and young people’s literature
· experience developing and delivering inspirational training, to small and large groups, both online and in person
· experience creating training resources, toolkits and teaching and learning resources
· ability to galvanise and inspire others with flair and creativity
· the ability to manage own workload, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
· the ability to work hours flexibly around event and training delivery
An expert communicator, you will be experienced in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. Experience of consultancy, schools’ engagement and outreach would be advantage.
The salary for this position is £19, 594.59 (FTE £29,000) for 25 hours per week, and comes with a 6% employer pension contribution.
We are open to discussing flexible working patterns, condensed hours or other arrangements we may not yet have thought of. This is a remote working role, with monthly all team meetings which you will be required to attend, in addition to training and events across the UK. Working patterns can be negotiated. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.
Why work for the School Library Association?
We are in an exciting period of growth in the history of the SLA, with a new CEO, coinciding with the opportunity to influence a new government. Plans to redevelop our offer are in progress and you will have the opportunity to influence new approaches and ways of working. We are a small, friendly team who support each other to deliver an excellent service to our members and passionately believe in the power of school libraries to transform children and young people’s personal, social and educational outcomes.
Annual Leave is 25 days plus bank holidays. We offer free mental health support and counselling sessions and brilliant discounts with a variety of retailers including up to 40% off Vue cinema tickets through our HR partner.
About the School Library Association
The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent charity and membership organisation that believes every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision. The SLA supports all those working in school libraries. We have been representing the school library sector for more than eighty-five years, with membership to the Association thought of as essential to all those who work in and around school libraries. Membership to the SLA provides training, support in advocating with senior leadership teams, incredible discounts and collegiate networking opportunities for everybody working in and with school libraries.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) detailing the experience you have in relation to the job description, that you can bring to this role, and how your skills align with what we are looking for. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We truly appreciate all applications, but due to the volume we receive, we will not be able to provide individual feedback. No agencies please
Deadline: Monday 2nd June, 9am. Please note we will be actively interviewing for this role; if you are interested apply as soon as possible as we may close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About: All Ways Network (AWN) is a second-tier support organisation dedicated to empowering charities/not-for-profits (NFPs) that work with Muslim communities across the UK to become more fundable. We aim to enhance their capacity, sustainability, and impact through tailored support, resources, and strategic partnerships.
Position Overview: The Funder & Engagement Officer will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between funders and the charities we support. This position is responsible for enhancing funding awareness, establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships, and providing comprehensive support to our network of organisations. As this is a new position at AWN, we encourage applications from individuals who are confident in navigating new ground and keen to help define the role’s impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Support:
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Provide personalised consultations to charities/NFPs we work with to develop and refine their grants and trusts strategies.
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Assist charities in identifying funding opportunities and preparing compelling grant applications.
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Organise and conduct workshops and training sessions on fundraising best practices, funder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and grant writing.
Relationship Building:
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Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of grant funders
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Facilitate strategic partnerships between member charities, infrastructure groups, and funders.
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Represent AWN at relevant networking events, conferences, and meetings to promote the interests of our member organisations.
Resource Development:
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Create and disseminate practical resources, toolkits, and guides to support charities.
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Develop materials that highlight successful case studies and best practices within the sector.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
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Implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and support provided.
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Collect and analyse data to track progress and make informed recommendations for improvement.
Communication and Reporting:
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Prepare regular reports on activities, outcomes, and impacts for internal and external stakeholders.
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Maintain clear and consistent communication with a network of service users/charities to ensure their needs are met and feedback is integrated.
Any other duties reasonably expected within the scope of the role
Qualifications and Experience:
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At least 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, grant management or not-for-profit management.
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Proven track record or strong knowledge of successful grant writing and fundraising initiatives.
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Strong understanding of the funding landscape and the unique challenges faced by charities serving Muslim communities.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training and capacity-building programs.
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Proficiency in using digital tools for remote work and virtual collaboration.
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Commitment to AWN’s mission and values, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
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Excellent written skills.
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Comfortable in public speaking.
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Proactive in creating and developing this role. Can confidently work independently.
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Ideally the person should live in or the surrounding areas of London. We currently don't have an office space but we are forming a London team.
Benefits: Pension + 30 days holidays (including bank holidays and x2 days for Eid)
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience by Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm.
Interviews to be held in-person on Thursday 19th June 2025 in Central London. Successful candidates will be notified.
If you have any queries about the role, salary, remote work etc, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Charity and The Vision.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Scotty’s is seeking an experienced bereavement counsellor to join our small but effective team. The role involves supporting children and young people affected by bereavement, which may include death in service, illness, or suicide.
We want every bereaved military child and young person to have:
- Access to the very best emotional health and wellbeing support.
- Outstanding development opportunities.
- The chance to smile again.
We call these our Promises. Our promises align with our three programmes: SMILES, STRIDES and SUPPORT.
· The SMILES Programme provides children with the chance to smile again
· The STRIDES Programme provides children with outstanding development opportunities
· The SUPPORT Programme provides the very best emotional health and wellbeing support to children who are struggling to cope following a bereavement.
Our Bereavement Counsellor will be a valuable member of the SUPPORT Programme, delivering online 1:1 and group support to those who need it most. But all three programmes work closely together (we call this the Families team).
Role Mission:
The Scotty’s Bereavement Counsellor will work with our families who are struggling with their grief to help them understand their feelings, develop coping skills and build their new life.
This role will be accountable for:
Providing emotional support, counselling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families coping with grief and loss. The role involves working compassionately and ethically with families affected by bereavement, helping them process their emotions and find ways to adjust to life after a loss.
The Bereavement Counsellor will work collaboratively with the SUPPORT team and the wider Families team to ensure that all work undertaken by Scotty’s is delivered in a supportive and sensitive manner and that Scotty families receive exemplary care.
What are the 3-month goals for this role:
· Within three months the Counsellor will have developed their knowledge of the range of services that Scotty’s offers to our families so that they can advise and support families in their case load.
· Will have begun to learn and understand the Scotty Values and the Scotty Way (we do things a little differently and our culture is very important to us and our families!).
· Would have begun supporting the families assigned to their caseload by the Head of SUPPORT. This will predominantly if not entirely be online 1:1 delivery.
· Will have completed all necessary safeguarding training and be part of the Scotty’s Safeguarding team.
· Begun attending peer supervision sessions with the SUPPORT team.
What are the 6-month goals for this role:
· Will have established a caseload as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT which is likely to include 1:1 online sessions, and may also include online group sessions, drop ins or workshops.
· Will have begun to support the wider Families team by attending Scotty events. At Scotty events, a SUPPORT team member often attends to provide support to any families in distress (this may require occasional weekend or evening work).
· Will be working cohesively with the Families team and the wider Scotty team to share your knowledge and skills. Scotty’s values a culture of learning and strives to ensure team members can learn from one another’s expertise.
· Will be contributing to peer supervision sessions to ensure all SUPPORT team members are able to give the best support to families.
· Regularly meeting with your selected external supervisor.
What are the 9-month goals for this role:
· Will be supporting a caseload as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT, with emerging impact data showing the success of your support. Scotty’s uses the Child Bereavement Service Questionnaire (CBSQ) developed by the CBN to monitor the impact of 1:1 support and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for pre-bereavement support.
· Will be a valuable member of the SUPPORT programme, Families and wider Scotty team. Providing first rate bereavement counselling and support directly to families but also indirectly helping families by working collaboratively with other team members.
What are the key responsibilities of this role:
· Managing a caseload and delivering one to one counselling sessions as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT. This will predominantly be online delivery using Teams video calling but also other formats as needed by families.
· Facilitate group therapy or support groups when appropriate.
· Conduct initial assessment to determine clients’ needs and suitability for counselling.
· Maintaining accurate and confidential case notes in a timely fashion using our Salesforce based system in accordance with data protection and organisational policies.
· Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and operating as part of the Scotty Safeguarding team to maintain the highest standards across the charity.
· Supporting the development of resources and materials as needed.
· Working collaboratively within the SUPPORT team, including peer supervision.
· Working collaboratively and effectively within the Families team to ensure that families are directed to the appropriate services in a timely fashion. This could include directing families you are working with towards our educational grants, our respite breaks, our events, our school support or our advocacy.
· Liaise with healthcare and mental health professionals such as GPs, CAMHS and social workers or other professionals where appropriate to ensure holistic care and management of risk.
· Attending at least six (mandatory) face to face team days, normally located in the East of England.
· Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
Skillset and Experiences Required:
Essential
· Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). We may consider applications from practitioners with HCPC or NCS membership too.
· Level 4 Counselling / Psychotherapy Diploma or above.
· Significant experience (post qualification) providing bereavement counselling, to children or young people (0-25yrs).
· Experience and training with NICE-approved talking therapies.
· Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding bereavement.
· Ability to manage caseload effectively.
· Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate children’s needs (this may include evening work to avoid school hours at times).
· Excellent computer literacy.
· Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with families.
· Ability to engage with peer supervision and Scotty’s funded external supervision effectively.
· Ability to engage with a culture of continuous learning and support the learning of others.
· Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently to meet the needs of the service.
· Commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.
Desirable
· Accredited member of BACP.
· Knowledge or experience of or with the military community.
· Experience of online counselling.
· Experience (post qualification) providing pre-bereavement counselling or support.
· Experience of supporting those bereaved by suicide.
· Knowledge of or experience using assessment tools such as SDQs or CBSQs.
· Knowledge of statutory mental health provision and systems including CAMHS and EHCPs.
· Experience of providing counselling or support to young people with SEND or additional needs.
· Ability to drive with access to own transport is an advantage as some team meetings can take place away from public transport routes.
· Experience working within a hospice, NHS or charitable setting.
Additional Information
- The role may require evening or weekend work
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
1. Families Come First
2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
3. Love What You Do
4. Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Embrace Change and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.