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Job Title: Group and Family Support Facilitator
Location: Multi-site – including outreach and Playskill group locations across Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (18.5 hours per week – annualised, majority during term time)
About us
Playskill is a small, dedicated charity that provides specialist support for pre-school children with physical development delays and disabilities – and their families. Working through a therapeutic, play-based model, we help children build essential skills while offering practical and emotional support to parents and carers. Our multi-disciplinary team includes physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educators, and family support staff. We are passionate about creating a warm, inclusive space where children can thrive and families feel empowered.
About the role
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Group and Family Support Facilitator to lead our therapeutic group sessions and support families.
You will:
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Lead the day-to-day delivery of group sessions for children with SEND
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Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment
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Support families with emotional and practical guidance
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Liaise closely with therapists and specialist workers
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Build relationships with families, ensuring a holistic support approach
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to the ongoing development of services
This is a dynamic role requiring a strong balance of leadership, child-focused practice, and family advocacy.
Skills and Experience Required:
We are looking for someone with a Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Education, Social Care, or Health, with experience supporting children with SEND and their families. You will have strong communication, organisational, and IT skills (including Office 365 and MS Teams), and be confident leading a team in a multi-disciplinary setting. A solid understanding of child development and safeguarding is essential, along with the flexibility to work across multiple sites. Ideally, you will also have experience in outreach or family support work, knowledge of local services, training in Paediatric First Aid or Health & Safety, and familiarity with communication tools like Makaton. Experience supporting siblings of children with SEND is also desirable.
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: Thursday, 6th November 2025
Interview date: Thursday, 13th November 2025
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Position: Reception Administrator
Salary: Real Living Wage - £12.60 per hour
Hours: 15 hours p/w and 20 hours p/w contract, flexible and possible job share
Days of work: Mon – Fri 10am-4pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT
Benefits:
- 4% Pension contribution
- 6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays), with additional days with 2+ years of service
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Employee Life Cover
- Monthly independent therapeutic supervision
- Take your birthday off
- Salary sacrifice schemes- Holidays, Cycle to Work
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Direct reports: None
Collaborating with: Receptionist/Administrator
Closing date: Monday, 10th November 2025 5pm
Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted W/C 17th November
Start date: As soon as possible late November/early December 2025
Be part of something life-changing.
At Snowdrop Project, we support survivors of modern slavery to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We were the first UK charity to offer long-term, community-based support for survivors—and today, we continue to lead the way in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and reintegration.
Now, we are looking for a warm, adaptable Receptionist Administrator who can confidently handle a wide variety of tasks while being the welcoming face of the charity.
What we do:
We support survivors through personalised, one-to-one help from our amazing team of trained staff, volunteer caseworkers, and counsellors. We also connect people to local services, support networks, and community programmes, depending on what they need.
Our team helps turn houses into homes by decorating, painting, and finding essential furniture for those moving into council-provided housing.
We also share our knowledge through training and workshops with other charities, businesses, and organisations working in this field—helping to build a better understanding of trafficking and how to support survivors well.
To keep our work going, we raise money through events, donations, and sponsorships. We also contribute to national research and working groups so that survivors’ voices are heard and included in future policies and practices.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a kind, passionate, and forward-thinking organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Role:
We’re looking for someone who is warm, approachable, and highly organised — someone who enjoys being the first point of contact and can represent the charity with professionalism and compassion.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable juggling a wide variety of tasks, staying calm under pressure, and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
They’ll have excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, they’ll be someone who takes pride in supporting others and shares our commitment to making a positive difference.
What You’ll Be Doing:
This role is responsible for welcoming staff, clients, volunteers, tenants and visitors to Snowdrop by creating a safe and welcoming environment and supporting the wider team with administrative tasks.
Reception Duties:
This role is responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere for service users, visitors, volunteers and staff members. This role is responsible for maintaining front of house, welcoming visitors, clients and guests, answering enquiries over the phone, via email and in person.
Facilities Duties
Liaising with Facilities Manager and supporting with facilities duties such as scheduling and supporting with internal and external room bookings, coordinating scheduled works and ensuring access for maintenance and external contractors as required.
Administrative Duties:
This person will play a key role in administering certain financial duties and assisting the Head of Finance and Resource with their reporting duties, keeping the organisation running in a smooth and efficient manner.
Support the Wider Snowdrop Team:
To work with the team to coordinate excellent service delivery and support for volunteers and service users in line with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Snowdrop Project. This can include participating in team meetings, away days and supporting and promoting internal activities, creating content for internal and external activities as required.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a pioneering, survivor-focused charity making a real impact
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Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-led organization
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Have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and take ownership of your work
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Join a team that celebrates progress, values growth, and genuinely cares
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Receive a number of benefits including your birthday off and monthly therapeutic sessions
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work.
Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully- incomplete or irrelevant cover letters will be excluded) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.
Empowering survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and thrive



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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our central HR team. You’ll support a group of academies, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations and workforce initiatives, while contributing to projects that shape the future of education.
This is a dynamic generalist role requiring strong communication, analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be part of a pioneering multi-academy trust known for transforming schools and empowering communities. With access to outstanding CPD, a supportive team and a culture of excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a purpose-driven environment.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivery of a generalist HR advisory service to the Federation and our Academies, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems
- Providing professional advice and support to Federation and Academy leaders in all areas of HR practice and employee relations such as grievance, disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence management, escalating complex cases as appropriate to the Head of HR and HR Business Partners
- Supporting the HR Business Partner with organisation change programmes including redundancy, restructuring and TUPE transfers; preparing documents, supporting planning, due diligence completion etc.
- Participating in the development and delivery of HR policy skills workshops for line managers and academy HR
- Assisting with end-to-end employee lifecycle and payroll processes
- Preparing HR documents and create and maintain templates
- Producing management information reports
- Evaluating job descriptions and providing advice and guidance on salary bandings to ensure a consistent and fair approach
- Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
For a full job description, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience providing generalist HR advice on terms & conditions, application of policies and first line employee relations
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law & current HR practice
- Qualifications to degree level, or equivalent experience
- At least part qualification to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent by experience with a willingness to study
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Confidence and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels
- Discretion and diplomacy, with the ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
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Call for Expressions of Interest
Anticipated timeframe: November 2025 to mid-February 2026.
Title of Consultancy: Finance Consultant
Location: Sightsavers Bangladesh Country Office in Banani, Dhaka, operating during regular office hours (09:00 to 17:00, Sunday to Thursday), the consultant will require on occasion to travel within the country and abroad for supporting activities.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare periodical cash flow forecasts and monthly fund requests
- Review expenditures to ensure all supporting documents are attached to vouchers and correctly coded in SUN/UniFi
- Ensure month-end and project-end financial processes are completed on time
- Collect bank reconciliation certificates alongside financial reports from partners
- Finalise partner budgets, review periodic reports, and ensure accurate posting; monitor budget burn rates including partner projects
- Conduct financial monitoring of projects, including audits and oversight of partner organisations; carry out regular monitoring visits
- Support the Country Director and Finance & Support Services Manager (FSSM) in preparing project budgets and reforecasts as required
- Ensure timely preparation for project audits, including those involving partners
- Maintain finance records systematically in both hard and soft formats
- Conduct financial monitoring visits to partner organisations on a regular basis
- Verify partner project expenses against approved budgets and protocols
- Provide financial and logistical support as requested by partners or as needed
- Follow up on timely submission of financial reports from partners to Sightsavers
- Ensure proper financial monitoring of projects, including audits and financial management of partner organisations
- Support partners with budgetary control, revisions, and forecasts as needed
- Assist partners with regular budget variance analysis
Duration of the consultancy
The Finance Consultant will be engaged for a period of three and a half months, commencing in November 2025 and concluding in mid-February 2026. Any extension beyond this period will be subject to mutual agreement and dependent on project requirements.
Payment terms
The agreed budget for this consultancy will be discussed during the interview process. Consultants with a proven track record in the areas outlined will be engaged through an expression of interest process. Full details of the project, including the scope of work, expected outputs and deliverables, as well as budget information, are available in the attached Terms of Reference.
Consultant’s expertise
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Management, or Business Administration is desirable, though equivalent and relevant professional experience will be considered
- Experience working within reputable NGOs or INGOs
- Experience managing donor funds
- Experience in project accounting and working with partner organisations
- Strong skills in accounting data processing and financial report writing
- Knowledge of national tax and VAT regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication skills in both English and Bangla
Full details of the project, Scope of Work, Outputs/ Deliverables and budgets can be found within the Terms of Reference (TOR).
How to express your interest
To be considered for this consultancy, interested individuals must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) via our online system. We encourage early applications, as we will be reviewing submissions and contacting consultants while the advert remains live.
Closing Date
The deadline for applications is Friday 25 October 2025 at 5:00pm BDT.
Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a two-stage interview process. This will include a task and an in-person interview at our Bangladesh Country Office in Banani, Dhaka.
We are aiming to hold first-stage interviews on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October 2025. Please note that these dates are indicative and interviews may take place during the week commencing 3 November 2025.
Selection Criteria: Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. Bidder quotation responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria and Commercial Criteria. These criteria have been especially created to help us determine which bidder is able to offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet our needs and deliver the most effective programming to our beneficiaries.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a communications leader passionate about inspiring and connecting people?
We’re looking for an experienced communications expert to lead our Internal Communications team, delivering engaging content and communications that focus on storytelling to inspire and inform colleagues across the organisation. This role will lead the team and support a culture of collaboration where we celebrate success as we deliver our ambitious strategy to have the greatest impact for dogs.
What does this role do?
As an Internal Communications Lead, you will:
- lead the development and delivery of an exciting, clear, engaging internal communications strategy and plan that aligns with organisational priorities and operational plans whilst building a consistent brand experience across our touchpoints,
- lead and inspire a team of internal communications professionals, fostering creativity, storytelling and high performance,
- build strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders, ensuring consistent, effective messaging across the organisation that tells the story of our people and dogs, our plans and the ways we work,
- oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality, audience-focused inspiring and compelling content across a range of internal channels and formats,
- drive continuous improvement through effective measurement, insight and innovation,
- lead on internal communications during times of crisis or serious issues affecting our staff.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 12th November 2025.
Could this be you?
We are looking for an experienced internal communications leader with a proven track record in delivering impactful multi-channel campaigns, crisis and change communications. You will be a confident people manager with strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior leaders and lead high-performing teams while managing complex projects and budgets with creativity and resilience.
What does this team do?
Sitting in the wider Marketing and Communications Division, the Communications department plays a critical role in building the Dogs Trust brand and driving engagement with its mission to help dogs when they need us most. Communications is a dynamic team encompassing Brand, Content, and Internal Communications. The team bring together our organisational strategy and work, our people and our external communications behind one central brand idea.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: London (on-site)
Interviews: We will be holding an assessment centre in Islington, London EC1V 8DG on the 17th November 2025 (10am - 4pm) & interviews via Teams on the 18th November 2025.
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
The King’s Trust in London is currently going through an exciting period of development. We have ambitions to grow our offer to young people across the themes of Personal Development, Education, Employment and Enterprise. To help us on this journey, we are looking for two passionate and driven individuals to join our Management Team to lead and motivate our team of Youth Development Leads.
As part of the Management Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our Education and Employability programmes, which include Achieve, Get Hired, Get into and Get Ready programmes. Working collaboratively with Delivery Partners to develop and implement our delivery plan and ensure we meet targets.
- In our Employability role, we focus on developing and maintaining relationships with employers across London who have live job opportunities, while also supporting the employment of diverse talent and ensuring quality and compliance throughout.
- In our Education role, we focus on developing and maintaining relationships with delivery partners to deliver our programmes to a high standard, supporting young people within their provisions to gain qualifications, build confidence and prepare for their next steps.
As a Delivery Manager, you must lead the effective delivery by your team, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses with an appropriate pathway of learning and development and one-to-one support. You will be a role model for your team, demonstrating best practice in how we work with young people in a safe way to ensure we deliver maximum value for young people and partners.
As one of our Delivery Managers, you need to have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Effective data analysis skills
- A track record of operational management
- The ability to support and motivate a high-performing team
The Delivery Manager role is multi-faceted, and we are looking for an individual with a broad skill set. We work with young people from every background, so we’re passionate about building a diverse workforce that represents the young people we support. We, therefore, welcome applications from everyone who meets the essential criteria for the role.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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About Us
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five.
We work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and we support their families throughout their journey.
Our children’s hospices, based in Coventry and Middlesbrough, offer respite, palliative and end of life care for children, as well as support for the whole family. With a range of play therapies and fun activities, our team of specialists work together to make every moment of childhood count.
As a charity, we provide our services free of charge to families who need us, relying on donations from the public.
About Our Role
We’re currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our successful corporate team. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting new business income. You’ll work closely with our Senior Corporate Fundraiser & Corporate Fundraiser, providing excellent stewardship to our partners and delivering a remarkable supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Use our fundraising CRM to accurately record stewardship and maintain GDPR compliance.
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Support financial forecasting and monitor the income pipeline, identifying and mitigating risks.
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Collaborate with staff across the charity to maximise engagement with high-value audiences.
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Account manage low and medium value corporate relationships, ensuring each partnership reaches its full potential.
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Plan and execute events to steward current supporters and engage new ones.
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Meet and exceed agreed fundraising targets for both existing and new corporate supporters.
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Identify opportunities to grow partnerships and develop tailored proposals and pitches.
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Undertake research to re-engage past corporate supporters and implement engagement plans.
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Represent Zoe’s Place at external corporate functions and networking events to promote the Hospice.
Benefits
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Salary of circa £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.
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5% salary employer pension contribution p/a.
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27 days annual leave plus all statutory English bank holidays.
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Hospice closure between Christmas and New Year (annual leave allowance must be used).
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Mileage paid at 45p per mile for business miles.
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Free, on-site parking.
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Employee assistance programme and free counselling for employees and their family members (limited availability).
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Death in service benefit after six months of service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alumni Engagement Assistant (2 posts)
Goldsmiths, University of London is recruiting two posts:
- Full-time Alumni Engagement Assistant (35 hours/week)
- Part-time Alumni Engagement Assistant (14 hours/week)
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths' values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence. The Alumni Engagement and Alumni Giving programmes aim to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through volunteering, donations and gifts in Wills.
About the Role
Goldsmiths has an alumni community of 93,500 former students and staff in 160 countries around the world, who offer a unique set of skills and experience. This vital role at Goldsmiths will assist the Alumni Engagement and Alumni Giving team with building and maintaining relationships with alumni through impactful communications, volunteering, events and giving initiatives, which seek the engagement and support of our alumni community.
About the Candidate
We are looking to recruit two exceptional candidates to the role of Alumni Engagement Assistant. This vital role will be the first point of contact for alumni, as well as having responsibility for alumni communications, engaging alumni with volunteering, and assisting with events.
The role would suit a highly creative individual with the ability to write compelling copy for external audiences, build strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals internal and external to the organisation, and with good initiative and problem-solving skills. You will bring relevant work experience or volunteering experience, which may be from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector, or from a communications or customer service role.
The role offers an attractive range of responsibilities and learning and career development opportunities for an individual who is looking to develop their career in a successful team.
We offer a space for self-discovery, delivering world-leading research and progressive teaching from our single-site campus in the heart of South East



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The Initiatives and Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the Trust’s Initiatives and Partnerships Team. The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Trust’s projects, manage team members and on occasion support external and partnership projects. Our work is varied, ranging from early-stage feasibility planning, partnership development, fundraising, business planning and design development, as well as supporting our conservation team who lead construction phase oversight.
This role builds on the successes of the Trust’s longstanding Regeneration programme, which has undertaken pioneering Regeneration projects addressing some of our most pressing conservation needs, as well as developing new operating models for some of the churches in our care. The job will support our regional teams in developing and implementing projects to deliver a range of conservation, social and regeneration benefits; with the balance of each responding to local need, demand and opportunity.
In addition, it encompasses the work undertaken to develop new commercial income opportunities. Examples are our groundbreaking Champing™ initiative, as well as others such as filming, and other commercial partnerships.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Professional Learning & Development Administrator
Job Type: 6-12month fixed term contract (maternity leave cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Education & Training (E&T)
Salary: £27,327.96 FTE
Reports to: Head of Professional Learning & Development
Location: Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working.
Our Purpose:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
Can you help us?
We are seeking an experienced administrator to join the team to support of the effective delivery of the PLD portfolio including the administration of the PLD Board of Council and several committees. As part of the team the postholder will work closely with the E&T Team, CoSRH members as well as wider clinical experts and stakeholders.
The role:
- Committee Administration: Organising meetings, diary management, preparing agendas, distributing documents, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
- Communication: Managing and resolving escalated member support queries, emails, phone calls, and acting as a liaison between team members and other departments.
- Processing applications for advanced qualifications and trainer registrations.
- Maintaining standard operating procedures documentation and updating when required
- Document management: Organising and maintaining digital and physical files, including educational materials and administrative documents.
- Data entry: Inputting and updating information in databases or spreadsheets related to content, projects, or team performance etc.
- Supporting course arrangements: Booking transportation, accommodations, sourcing, invoicing, equipment etc.
- Administrative reports: Compiling and formatting reports on team activities, progress, and performance metrics.
- Any other duties considered necessary for the role.
You will be:
An experienced and effective administrator
Organised with a logical approach to workload planning and delivering and reporting on actions.
Willing to learn about the SRH and a proactive, effective team member.
You will have:
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills in particular knowledge of Office 365
- Experienced in using a variety of digital solutions including databases.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, multitask and work flexibly.
- High standards of numeracy and literacy.
- Good stakeholder and interpersonal skills across a range of professionals and levels of an organisation.
- Previous experience working with committees including agenda setting, minute taking and tracking actions.
Experience of the following is advantageous but not essential:
- Website editing
- Working in a project-based environment using project and planning systems
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
- 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave day
- Annual Volunteering Day
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- Training and development
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
To Apply
To apply, please visit: Professional Learning & Development Administrator (6-12 month FTC Mat leave cover) job - Hybrid - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Deadline for applications is Monday 3 November 2025
Interviews will take place on 12 & 13 November 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.




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Senior Fundraising Manager (New Business)
Salary£51,100 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (New Business)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £51,100 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1149337
We have an outstanding opportunity to drive new revenue streams to help young people.
YMCA England & Wales is seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead the development of new high-value corporate partnerships. This role offers a unique career opportunity to shape and deliver the next phase of our national corporate fundraising ambition, building on a strong foundation of award-winning work.
Our Corporate Partnerships team has recently been recognised at the Corporate Engagement Awards:
Gold – Best Educational Programme with Cadent Gas, for the Safe and Well Communities Project, supporting vulnerable people with energy efficiency, safety, and healthy living.
Silver – Best Alignment of Brand Values through Sponsorship with Vestey Holdings, for the Youth Ambassador Programme, giving young people a voice in policy and change.
As Senior Fundraising Manager, you will play a leading role in securing new partnerships of similar scale and impact. You will bring a strong track record in new business development—identifying, cultivating, and closing significant corporate relationships. You will design compelling partnership propositions, manage high-level external engagement, and ensure alignment with YMCA’s mission and strategic priorities.
This is a senior position with scope to influence both the direction of YMCA’s corporate fundraising strategy and the culture of the wider team. Managing a Senior Fundraising Officer, you will provide leadership and guidance, while also contributing to a collaborative and ambitious environment across the fundraising team.
The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable results in winning new corporate partnerships. You are probably the top performer at your current charity, can evidence multiple six figure successes and are eager to take the next step in your career by moving to a more strategic, senior role. You will be motivated by the chance to shape a growing programme, work with high-profile brands, and create opportunities that deliver lasting change for young people and communities across England and Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Organisational Development Practitioner
Cheadle / Hybrid | £41,490 starting salary | Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours)
Join Together Trust – Together We Thrive
At Together Trust, every day is different, but our mission stays the same: to champion the rights, needs, and ambitions of the people we support. We make a difference, learn and grow together, and support one another every step of the way.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping culture, unlocking potential, and driving meaningful change? As our new Organisational Development (OD) Practitioner, you’ll help us build an inclusive, compassionate workplace where people can grow, thrive, and feel valued.
Reporting to the Head of Learning & OD, you’ll design and deliver strategies that align people, culture, and processes with our organisational goals. You’ll act as a trusted partner and change ambassador – supporting leaders, engaging teams, and embedding our values across everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive impactful OD, culture, and engagement initiatives.
- Shape leadership and management development.
- Coach and support managers to lead through change.
- Use data and feedback to inform organisational improvements.
- Support talent, succession, and workforce planning.
- Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in everyday practice.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced OD professional with:
- Degree-level education + OD qualifications (e.g., MBTI, Coaching, Leadership Development).
- Experience in designing and delivering development programmes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching, and change management skills.
- A passion for embedding values and supporting cultural change.
Above all, you’ll embrace and champion our values: Positive, Professional, Passionate, Supportive.
What We Offer
- 27 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
- Hybrid working & supportive environment
- Generous pension + life assurance
- Enhanced family leave & occupational sick pay
- Blue Light Card & discounts platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Wellbeing support & free yoga sessions
- Long service awards & refer a friend scheme
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support every candidate. We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience.
Apply today and help us build a brighter future for the people and communities we support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Find out more about working with us: https://youtu.be/SEnw2o00T6E
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.

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UK People Support Team Lead
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary:£57,415 - £60,436 per annum with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK.
UK hybrid working – at least 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).
The 40% equates to 2 days per week for a full-time employee, one of those days must be a Thursday when the entire UK People Team are office based.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The UK People Team play a critical role in helping WaterAid realise its goals. We lead on the development, deployment and application of strategies, policies and guidance that ensure that WaterAiders are aligned and engaged, and that they have the skills and opportunities to maximise the impact they can make to our mission. A small, impactful team, at the forefront of our delivery is the service we give to the organisation and central to that is our employee experience to support WaterAiders and the maintenance of a high-performing environment.
About the role
A key leadership position in the UK, responsible for leading a dynamic and talented team who delivers the highest standards of operational support to WaterAiders in country. The role will need to plan, prioritise, and deliver to a high standard what we promise in order to deliver our ambitious mission.
Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of UK payroll, pension, and the annual reward process. You will support and coach your team for the development, review and application of UK policies and procedures and be a key stakeholder to our people system Administrator.
You will be working in a matrix environment across the UK People Team and the wider People and Organisational Development function.
In this role, you will:
Team Leadership
- Manage, coach and build the capabilities of the People Support Team, their performance and development in line with our values and people promise.
- Expertise and ownership of UK People Team policies, processes and procedures, ensuring that they meet legislative requirements, are fit for purpose and in line with best practice and organisational priorities under the umbrella of our employee value proposition.
- Lead the delivery of the programme of work so that service standards at met, solutions are pragmatic and driven by our values, minimising risk.
Payroll, Pension and Reward
- Accountable for the delivery of the UK monthly payroll and pension processes, providing oversight and support to the work of the in-house Payroll Officer and being a back-up to their role, to ensure payroll is run accurately each month.
- Implement the annual pay award operationally ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payment to all UK based staff.
- Implementation of a new payroll system for the UK.
Systems and Reporting
- Primary super user in the UK of HR Information System, PeoplePlace, ensuring effective and efficient use of the system. Responsible that the country's employee data is correct and in compliance with data protection.
- Drive the importance of data and people analytics and create a culture of data-based decision-making and insight across the team.
- Ownership of maintaining the monthly UK headcount establishment data with key stakeholders in Finance.
- Annual analysis and statutory reporting of the Pay Gap in the UK.
Compliance and Contract Management
- Act as the UK Team specialist on areas of HR compliance, working with 3rd parties and specialist advisors, to ensure that our policies, processes and practices are compliant and meet legal requirements.
- Responsible for data protection in the People Team, provide senior expertise and build capability across the wider people function.
Other
- Ownership of salary calculations in the event of employee termination and/or redundancy.
- Monthly payroll and pension sign off.
- Budget management and invoice approval.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
Functional skills
- Proven experience in leading, managing and developing a high-performing people operations team in a matrix, fast-paced organisation.
- Proven experience in managing and running in-house payroll for at least 250 staff or more.
- Excellent understanding of HR policy development; and proven experience in developing and embedding HR policies, processes and procedures that are fit for purpose.
- A qualified and robust HR Practitioner who has sound and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, tax and legislative requirements affecting a wide spectrum of HR policies and practice, i.e. payroll, pension, reward and benefits, together with their application in the context of the employee experience.
- Working knowledge and experience of HR and Payroll systems, to maximise the functionality and create efficiencies.
- Demonstrate project management capability.
- Proven experience in contract management and managing a wide range of third-party service providers.
Personal qualities
- A self-starter who is focused on delivery and execution: proactive in bringing solutions and recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve HR practices.
- Able to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity: comfortable working at pace. Resilient and able to work under pressure.
Desirable capabilities
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Associate (or higher) membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent work experience.
- An interest in and/or knowledge of development issues and the work of INGOs.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 28 October 2025. Availability for the First interview (online) is required for 10 November 2025, and the second interviews will take place in person at Canary Wharf on 19 November 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and a short one-pager Cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) - Please refer to the note below for clarification
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of X days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Location: HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, East Cornwall, PL11 2PD
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £26,500 gross per annum
Closing Date: 3 November 2025
Are you a Training Support Officer looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Training Support Officer to join our team at HMS RALEIGH.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to support the Centre Manager in managing the facility known as SCTC Raleigh which is hosted at HMS Raleigh. We operate within and as part of HMS Raleigh, this requires significant co-ordination and liaison across the wider team at HMS Raleigh. The purpose of SCTC Raleigh is to facilitate and support the delivery of cadet training for all organisations of the Royal Navy Cadet Forces. This role is responsible for facilities management and health and safety reporting to the Centre Manager.
Responsibilities
· To support the Centre Manager to facilitate all activity hosted at the centre
· Lead on arranging all logistics in support of the centre’s activities
· Ensure the centres facilities are maintained appropriately
· Manage the routine health and safety records and actions for the Centre Manager
Requirements
· Strong administrative and organisational skills.
· Experience/knowledge of uniformed and/or youth organisations
· Experience working within the Military environment preferably Royal Navy.
· Can demonstrate ability to form and maintaining collaborative relationships.
· Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role and would like to arrange an informal chat you can contact the Centre Manager by email.
Benefits
- 51 days annual leave per annum
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Volunteering Leave
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- 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.
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 pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a new Grants Officer to join their collaborative team.
The organisation is an independent charitable foundation that aims to build partnerships and invest in communities to make lasting change so local residents can access the wealth of opportunities that surround them. For 35 years they have been supporting communities and local charities in the East End of London.
This Grants Officer role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis (35 hours a week). This is a hybrid role, where the foundation would like the postholder to attend the Isle of Dogs office two days a week in East London, with Wednesday being a core office day. The salary banding for this role is £28,000-£32,000 (dependent on level of experience).
In this role, you will report to the Head of Grants and Programmes and support the development, management, and promotion of the foundation's grants programmes. You will manage a portfolio of grants, provide guidance to applicants and grantees, assess grant applications, and conduct due diligence to inform funding recommendations.
You will monitor funded projects, ensure timely reporting and validate project delivery. You will maintain accurate records on Salesforce. You will support donor engagement, ensure reporting aligns with CSR goals, review end-of-grant reports, and contribute to annual programme reporting. You will help deliver funding workshops and community events. You will assist with developing systems, policies, and communication tools for grant making. You will stay up to date on best practices in grant making and contribute to continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of the grant making process. You could be a trust and foundations fundraiser wanting to make the transition to grants officer, or a grants administrator or officer seeking to progress further in your career. While training and support will be provided you must understand what makes a good funding application, and an ability to critically review proposals, in order to make appropriate recommendations.
You will have experience or understanding of working within the voluntary sector and needs of communities in the East-End of London. You will have a strong eye for detail and experience gathering, recording information, and presenting to audiences.
You will be a strong communicator, who can develop relationships with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences. You will be able to work on your own initiative and within a small team. You will have excellent IT literacy and administrative skills.
Desirably, you will have experience using Salesforce CRM, managing budgets, knowledge of participatory grant making, and public speaking.