Head of engagement jobs

About the role

Northern Ireland has an amazingly rich heritage of church and chapel buildings that we want to see well maintained, valued and in use. We’re looking for a Support Officer – based in Northern Ireland – who can help us to complete the delivery of our pioneering The National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This role will support churches of all denominations with maintenance and tourism advice, training and events and be a key contact for churches looking for heritage support in Northern Ireland.

This is a fixed-term role until the end of April 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The role is full-time (35 hours per week); part-time will be considered for the right candidate. You will be home-based in Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to London.

About the National Churches Trust

As an integral part of the UK’s heritage, we want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations with the challenges and opportunities they face. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.

Our mission

• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming support

Our values

• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer

You can find out more about our pioneering Treasure Ireland project on our website.

To find out more about the role and apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
Interview dates: Monday, 11 / Tuesday, 12 / Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in person in Northern Ireland (date and venue TBC).

We are recruiting an energetic and enthusiastic officer to join our Activity Service to support the older people who attend our range of activities.

We are looking for a positive, dynamic individual; to join our busy and vibrant Activity Service, this is an exciting time to join the team as we develop and expand the service including the way we take bookings and deliver our activities. This role is the first point contact for people who contact our centre in person or over the phone, so we are looking for someone with exceptional customer service skills, who is warm and welcoming with good listening skills.

If you are interested in the role but aren’t sure you meet all of the person specifications, we would still like to hear from you and are especially keen to hear from people who have transferable skills which will complement this role.

The closing date for applications is the 13th of July. Interviews will be held in person on the 23rd of July in our centre in Mitcham.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic Diocese based in Westminster. The Diocese is a faith-based charity and one of the leading Catholic Dioceses in the country delivering their charitable mission through their network of 208 schools, 212 parishes and hundreds of social justice initiatives. An exciting opportunity exists for an Individual Giving Manager to join the team. As Individual Giving Manager, you will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of the charity’s three major annual appeals. The Cardinal’s Appeal, The Priest Training Fund Appeal and The Sick & Retired Priests Appeal. This is a multifaceted role that will require strong project management skills with strong Marketing and Communications skill set.

The postholder will organise and manage the events associated with these appeals, ensuring effective promotion, engagement, and delivery. You will also support and deliver additional ad hoc fundraising events as required. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid, based in Westminster.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have previous experience of delivering fundraising activities or alternatively previous experience of events management and marketing. With excellent project management skills, you will be able to deliver on marketing projects ensuring quality of output and under budgets and agreed timescales. You will be comfortable in using data sets and CRM systems as well as developing strong relationships with donors and prospects. Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills with the ability to listen and understand the needs of others is essential for this role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

​The Employment Advisor (Community) Midlands will support the following
​individuals in sourcing employment, training, vocational and/or educational opportunities:

• Early Service Leavers (ESLs) registered on CTP FHP
• Med Discharge requiring additional employment support.
• “At Risk”2 Employment Support Programme (ESP) Service Leavers (SLs).
• “At Risk” Core Resettlement Programme (CRP) Service Leavers (SLs).

The Employment Advisor (Community) will do this by providing employment & job finding support, access to wider support agencies and, when required, individual needs assessments.

​The Employment Advisor (Community) will do this by providing employment & job finding support,access to wider support agencies and, when required, individual needs assessments.

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity's Website

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Monday 7 July 2025 

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

​We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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Salary: London Living Wage £27,007.50 p.a. FTE

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract with the prospect of progression to a permanent Coordinator role

Location:  Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX.

We are seeking interns to work in London and North Kent

Reporting to: Programme Hub Manager

About the Role:

Here at Construction Youth Trust, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to learn and ready to dive into a supported internship. This is a fantastic chance to get a hands-on feel for what it's like to work in the charity sector. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the Trust e.g. participation in strategic working or Task & Finish groups.

We are particularly looking for individuals at the start of their career interested in working directly with young people within our Delivery Team

As a Delivery Team Intern, your key duties and responsibilities could include:

· Supporting the team to deliver fun and engaging programmes and activities for young people to get them ready for the working world by building on their skills and confidence.

· Supporting the team in the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools and referral partners.

· Supporting the team to enlist, manage and coordinate the support of local industry partners to connect young people with opportunities and employers that match their unique strengths and interests.

· Supporting the team with administrative tasks, helping to register, monitor, and evaluate the young people participating in programmes and activities.

· Please note that you will be required to travel across London regularly

About You

What we’re looking for in our new Intern(s) includes:

· Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.

· Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing significant barriers to work.

· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as our Intern you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities.

· IT literate and digitally savvy

· Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.

· A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.

About Us

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.

Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.

We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.

The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is well-organised, detail-oriented and will be proactive in finding effective solutions. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a willingness to learn.

At the Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to this commitment. All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

What we offer:

As one of our interns, you'll gain valuable skills to kickstart your career, with the prospect of progressing into a Coordinator role with us. Plus, you'll have an internal buddy to support you and help you settle in throughout your internship.

You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus an additional “Day for You”, (pro rata for part-time or any period less than 1 year) which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year

· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service

· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%

· All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.

· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)

· Opportunity to Work from Home

· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities

· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the application form and include a supporting statement (max. 500 words) explaining why you're interested in this role and how you meet the person specification.

Previous applicants need not apply. CV's alone are not considered a full application and si will not be considered.

Closing date: 25th July 2025. However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for these roles ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

A second interview may also be required.

You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role using the linked document on this site.

This new role is an exciting opportunity to further develop robust and proportionate approaches to managing security and travel risk across our global operations. The postholder will act as the expert within the organisation on this topic, developing and implementing new tools globally to support colleagues in managing security and risk as our programme portfolio grows. Acting as Chair of the Security Review Group, the role will play a pivotal role in organisation wide security and risk management.

Criteria

In order to excel in this role, you will have significant experience of managing security risk in an NGO environment at a global level, communicating clearly to staff at different levels and influencing senior stakeholders. Awareness of global developments in current political and security trends is crucial, ensuring that Brooke’s security policies, travel risk frameworks and crisis management plans are addressing the needs and aspirations of the organisation, whilst applying best practice from within the sector.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.

If this is something that interest you, we would love to hear from you.

Interview dates: 

• 1st round interview – 23-24 July
• 2nd round interviews - 31 July

An exciting Part-Time opportunity at CPSL Mind.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Perinatal Services Project Worker
Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week – Term Time Only
Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,549.00 per annum FTE, £8,545.24 per annum actual
Salary scale point: 12
Based at: Cambridge Office – covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

About CPSL Mind

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

About the Role and the Project

CPSL Mind’s Perinatal service delivers one to one and group support to pregnant women and new mums and dads who are at risk of, or are experiencing, a mental health challenge in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We have recently secured new funding to increase our support across Cambridgeshire and therefore this role will predominately be based in the Cambridgeshire area.

The new funding will include launching our successful Perinatal support into the Cambridge area. As we have team and support spread across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough there may be occasions for the successful candidate to travel across both areas.

The main purpose of this role is to deliver the support we offer to new parents in our area by providing a collection of tools and techniques to promote positive mental wellbeing through our groups and one to one sessions.

The successful candidates will have demonstrable awareness and understanding of how perinatal mental health problems affect women and men and their families and a positive approach to mental health, wellbeing and tackling stigma.

Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interviews will be held on: 22nd and 23rd July 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.

No agencies please.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Perinatal Services Dads Project Worker
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,549.00 per annum FTE
Salary scale point: 12
Based at: Cambridge Office – covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

About CPSL Mind

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

About the Role and the Project

CPSL Mind’s Perinatal service delivers one to one and group support to pregnant women and new mums and dads who are at risk of, or are experiencing, a mental health challenge in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough.

We have recently secured new funding to increase our support across Cambridgeshire. As part of that funding, we will be setting up a substantial support package for Dads across Cambridgeshire. The support will include group support, one to one support and working with partners, businesses and employers to better support dads. We also have a funding to launch support for dads in Peterborough which will include group and one to one support. This is an exciting new role which will be instrumental in setting up the service as well as delivering the support across both areas.

The main purpose of this role is to deliver the support we offer to new parents in our area by providing a collection of tools and techniques to promote positive mental wellbeing through our groups and one to one sessions.

The successful candidate will have the skills to of time management and adaptability, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to be able to support dads as well as network and build service connections with other professionals, partners and businesses.

Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interviews will be held on: 22nd and 23rd July 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.

No agencies please.

An exciting Part-Time opportunity at CPSL Mind.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Perinatal Services Muslim Project Worker
Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Part-Time, 15 hours per week – Term Time Only
Salary: £25,549.00 per annum FTE, £8,545.24 per annum actual
Salary scale point: 12
Based at: Cambridge Office – covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

About CPSL Mind

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

About the Role and the Project

CPSL Mind’s Perinatal service delivers one to one and group support to pregnant women and new mums and dads who are at risk of, or are experiencing, a mental health challenge in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We have recently secured new funding to increase our support across Cambridgeshire and therefore this role will predominately be based in the Cambridgeshire area.

The new funding will include launching our successful Muslim Mum support into the Cambridge area. The successful candidate therefore will need to be from the Muslim community and have knowledge of the Muslim community in Cambridge. As we have team and support spread across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough there may be occasions for the successful candidate to travel across both areas.

The main purpose of this role is to deliver the support we offer to new parents in our area by providing a collection of tools and techniques to promote positive mental wellbeing through our groups and one to one sessions.

The successful candidates will have demonstrable awareness and understanding of how perinatal mental health problems affect women and men and their families and a positive approach to mental health, wellbeing and tackling stigma.

Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interviews will be held on: 22nd and 23rd July 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.

No agencies please.

Philanthropy Manager (Mid-level)

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager for our client a Christian Faith based Charity to join the team in this hybrid working role.

This is an exciting time to join the Partnerships Team and the organisation as they seek to expand their reach and impact.

Position: Philanthropy Manager (Mid-level)
Location: Fleet, Hampshire / Hybrid (minimum 40% in-office)
Salary: £39,900 per annum
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 10am on 14 July 2025

Interviews:

First round Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 21 July

Second Round Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 28 July

The Job:

You will co-lead the mid-level donor fundraising programme, building meaningful relationships that inspire increased giving and long-term engagement. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, you will help shape a strategy that ensures gold-standard stewardship and long-term growth.

• Co-lead the cultivation and retention of mid-level donors using email, phone, meetings and events.
• Shape and deliver strategies to acquire and engage donors, generating sustainable income.
• Ensure exceptional donor stewardship with accurate record keeping and tailored communications.
• Develop compelling content including thank-you letters, newsletters, and proofing impact reports.
• Collaborate across departments, including Marketing and Finance, to deliver donor-focused initiatives.
• Represent the Philanthropy team in cross-functional working and advocate for mid-level giving.
• Maintain an understanding of sector trends, applying insight to refine fundraising approaches.

About You

This Charity are seeking a passionate and relational fundraiser, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and grow donor portfolios effectively.

• Experience building trusted relationships with donors or customers in a fundraising or business development context.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and manage a donor caseload effectively.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud) and Microsoft Office tools.
• A proactive and empathetic approach, with high emotional intelligence and resilience.
• A genuine commitment to the mission of releasing children from poverty
• A personal Christian faith, and willingness to uphold The Charity’s UK’s Christian ethos, values and Statement of Faith.

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working (office closed Fridays)
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Staff wellbeing time
• Professional and spiritual development support
• Meaningful work that changes lives

About the organisation

This Charity is a Christ-centred, child-focused charity

Please note: The charity can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. #INDNFP

This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Your Role in Our Vision
As a Community Fundraiser, you'll play a vital role in our mission by empowering supporters in your local area to raise essential funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you'll collaborate with talented fundraising professionals to inspire individuals and groups to achieve their goals, ensuring their efforts make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture a network of fundraising groups and volunteers
- Deliver local elements of national campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal
- Grow community involvement and financial support through outreach
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with fundraising policies and maintain accurate records
- Ese of social media to promote local work
What You'll Need
- Proven experience in volunteer or community engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong organisational and budget management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
- A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including evenings and weekends
Please see the full job description here.
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: Sunday 6th July 2025
Salary: £26,370.00 - £29,297.00
Contract: Full time, Contract Role 12 month cover
Based: Hybrid working / Hampshire Community Based
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Location: North London base

About Us

For over 40 years, CB Plus (formally CommUNITY Barnet) has been at the heart of communities, supporting residents, businesses and voluntary organisations across multiple boroughs. As an award-winning charity, we're driven by our vision of building an inclusive society where everyone can reach their full potential.

Now we're looking for an exceptional leader to take us into our next exciting chapter.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a dynamic Chief Executive who will build on our proud history and strong foundations while driving innovation and growth. You'll lead our talented team and work closely with our committed Board of Trustees to deliver transformational change across communities.

What you will bring

Essential Experience

• Proven leadership: Successfully led a high-quality service organisation through periods of change and growth
• Sector knowledge: Broad understanding of the voluntary and community sector landscape, including current challenges and opportunities
• Collaborative expertise: Experience of working effectively with professional teams and within rigorous governance structures, including Boards of Trustees

Personal qualities we are looking for

• Strong leadership: Visionary thinking with the ability to inspire teams around a shared purpose, coupled with excellent operational management ability
• Exceptional communicator: Outstanding advocacy skills to engage with funders, partners, and stakeholders at all levels
• Values-driven: Unwavering commitment to voluntary sector principles and the highest standards of integrity

 What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to communities across London
• A supportive and highly experienced, diverse Board of Trustees
• A dedicated professional team passionate about our mission

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're an inspiring leader ready to contribute to shaping the future of community services, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: Applications should be submitted by Friday 4th July.

Interview dates: To be finalised, but aiming for mid-July.

All applications will be handled with strictest confidence,

Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.

We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

We are looking for a self-organised person with a keen interest in supporting mental health to join us as a Sector Development Officer. This role will facilitate, coordinate, and encourage collaboration between and across the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector, specifically across youth and adult mental health provision. This is done through the sharing of information and opportunities, gathering sector insights and the provision of tailored guidance and signposting. 

Our preferred candidate will be committed to developing a strong understanding of the VCFSE and Health sectors in Cheshire East. They will be confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes, and have a commitment to fostering collaboration. They will be able to present information in a variety of formats, and be able to manage and prioritise their own workload. 

About Us

As the Local Infrastructure Organisation for Cheshire East, CVSCE are an independent organisation which acts as a connector, enabler, advisor and advocate for VCFSE organisations across the county. We support networks and partnership working and we have an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.

We provide resources and advice to enable capacity building and the support of volunteers in local organisations of all sizes, from grass roots to the local branches of large national charities, from those just starting up, to organisations that are already well established. We are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant, accessible and inclusive for all, supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector across Cheshire East.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of stakeholder management is preferred 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the VCFSE Sector 

• Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the Health Sector 

• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office 

• Ability to convey information in a variety of formats, including verbally in meetings 

• Ability to self-organise and prioritise work 

• Confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes 

Values and Behaviours

• Commitment to CVS Cheshire East’s vision and values. 

• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Commitment to collaboration 

• A keen interest in supporting mental health 

Please click the link to view the recruitment pack and to complete our application form.

Location: London – Nightingale House & Hammerson House

Salary: 40k-43k (Depends on experience)

Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week Reports to: HEAD OF THERAPIES

Sector: Charity / Care / Therapy

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At Nightingale Hammerson, we are proud to provide exceptional residential and nursing care to the Jewish community in London. With a history spanning over 180 years, our values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork underpin everything we do.

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Moving and Handling advisor, with an interest in working with older people, to join our established and well-regarded in-house Therapy team at Nightingale Hammerson. We’re a diverse, friendly team who are passionate about delivering exceptional services for our Jewish Residents across a full spectrum of needs through a relationship-centred care framework and within a palliative care model.

What makes this job special? Simply, our Residents inspire us every day.

Your role will be split between delivering moving and handling training to our care teams, supporting teams on the households with moving and handling activities, carrying out complex moving and handling assessments, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and introducing service development initiatives and innovation. You’ll work holistically with a keen interest in our equipment and establish effective relationships with our external stakeholders.

You’ll have time to get to know and work collaboratively with our Residents implementing rehabilitation programmes and optimising functional ability to improve quality of life. Put simply, you will make a difference.

Our ideal candidate will be skilled in facilitating learning, supporting residents with complex needs using a range of skills and techniques, using advanced communication skills and strategies to support engagement and being confident with supporting Residents who may be frail and living with a range of medical conditions until the end of their lives. We particularly also welcome candidates with an interest in 24 hour postural support and MDT working around seating and positioning.  This role offers a mix of leadership opportunities including delivering training as well as hands on face-to-face time 

�� What We’re Looking For

If you:

· Have a passion for working with older people

· Want time to truly get to know our Residents and follow through your interventions using a wide range of clinical skills

· Want to work in a supportive team with plenty of opportunities to develop

· Be part of an organisation that hosts an annual, international care home research forum and has a REACH platform 

  to support people to live at home well and has recently co-published articles on proportionate care

· Lives to the values of compassion, respect, excellence, dignity, integrity and teamwork

Education and Qualification:

1. Appropriate teaching qualification and/ or significant experience in being a manual handling trainer. 

2. Higher Level of training in Manual Handling, for example, RoSPA’s Level 3 award in Manual Handling Trainers. (Completing a train-the-trainer qualification will not be enough on its own.)

3. Liability insurance, e.g. membership of a professional body

Experience

1. Experience of working with older people living in a care setting

2. Experience of working with people with dementia

3. Significant experience of manual handling practice and training others in manual handling

4. Experience of working within the U.K. Healthcare or social care system

5. Experience of teaching in clinical practice

�� What We Offer

· A meaningful role within a respected care charity

· The chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of older people

· Supportive working culture grounded in Jewish traditions and inclusive values

· Professional development and training opportunities

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Access to staff wellbeing initiatives, including Perkbox