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Painswick Rococo Garden Trust is seeking a Garden Director to take the charity forward into the next ten years and beyond. Managing all areas of the operation to ensure the smooth running of our stunning eighteenth-century garden as a visitor attraction, the successful candidate will be an experienced and skilled leader and manager. The Garden Director will be highly responsible, competent and capable and focused on enabling the charity and its trading company to thrive.
For more details and how to apply, please visit our website.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 27 May at 9am. First interviews will be held on Thursday 5 June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MSI UK's Digital, Marketing and Comms team at MSI UK is expanding, and we’re looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to support us in enhancing our digital presence.
This is a unique opportunity to use your digital marketing skills for good – delivering impactful activity that supports people to access NHS-funded abortion, contraception and vasectomy services (and feel informed every step of the way)!
Location: Hybrid (expectation to travel for team days/as business requires)
⌚ Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary:
- Starting from £30,321.51 - £33,505.27 for base locations outside of London, dependant on experience and location
- Starting from £33,505.27 - £36,689.03 for base locations inside of London, dependent on experience and location
What will you get up to?
Support on all digital marketing workstreams, including SEO, PPC and content marketing
Work with the wider team on engaging and SEO-optimised website content to support people accessing care with MSI UK
Manage our online clinic listings – keeping them up-to-date and engaging
Help build MSI UK’s digital presence, reaching people who are looking for reproductive healthcare services (or just interested in learning more about reproductive rights!)
Plus, you’ll be a brand guardian, ensuring the look and feel of our digital campaigns and content is consistent with the MSI Reproductive Choices global brand, while still relevant to the local (UK-based) audience.
We're looking for someone with experience in digital marketing roles, a strong knowledge of key SEO, PPC and content marketing principles and tools, and skills in creating content strategically designed for digital audiences.
If this sounds like you – and you’re looking to apply your skills and experience in the reproductive healthcare/rights space – we'd love to hear from you!
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.





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What will you do?
You will work with a highly motivated staff and volunteer team to deliver a quality outreach advice and support service for individuals with an acquired brain injury in Gloucestershire.
We value transferrable skills and are particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have experience of managing a client caseload and of working to empower and support vulnerable adults.
Under the direction of the CEO at Headway Gloucestershire, you will work alongside clients with complex needs to support their recovery, wellbeing, independence and autonomy, working towards agreed goals and recording key outputs and outcomes. This might include:-
1. Providing brain injury recovery information and advice, working with compensation situations and making referrals to clinicians and health providers.
2. Maintaining tenancies by assisting with paperwork, organising payment plans, negotiating with landlords or mortgage providers.
3. Form filling for welfare benefits, housing applications, blue badges and bus passes etc.
4. Supporting people to access resources in their local community including leisure, education, volunteering and employment opportunities.
5. Supporting people to attend appointments and meetings when relevant.
6. Working with other informal and formal support providers.
About us
Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1988 and since then has been working to make a positive difference to the lives of people with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through our centre-based Enablement Service and outreach support through our Community Links service.
Headway Gloucestershire is a busy, growing charity providing services to people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. Every year we are challenged to raise funds to help deliver our services.
Our centre-based Enablement Service is the heart of Headway Gloucestershire. Open every weekday, we offer activities that focus on the five elements of rehabilitation: emotional functioning; cognitive functioning; learning; social interaction and behaviour. Our Community Links Service offers outreach advice and support for people with an acquired brain injury in Gloucestershire and is often the first point of contact.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Portland
Location: HMP Portland
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16,964 per annum
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Portland. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award.
Interviews are planned for 13th June 2025.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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The successful candidate will be working with adults in a residential setting delivering assessments, group sessions and one-to-one therapy to those admitted to the service. The post-holder will offer an intensive, abstinent-based programme with high levels of group therapy and a strong emphasis on aftercare support. The role will include facilitating specialist psycho-educational groups, 12 step, relapse prevention therapeutic groups and individual counselling sessions.
You will work closely with our Supported Housing team and be required to participate in regular team meetings. You will also be required to liaise with external agencies and work creatively to provide the most appropriate treatment plans for clients with complex needs. You may be required to cover occasional evening Aftercare groups.
Main Responsibilities
• Undertake assessments of people entering the service through various referral sources.
• Develop, facilitate, and review a group work programme that meets the needs of our clients. These might include dual diagnosis, trauma, cross-addiction, criminal justice issues and various types of substance use.
• Provide a holistic package of care to people which meets their needs and includes working with colleagues across other teams to help residents with diversionary activities, employment, training, and education.
• Work with the Supported Housing team to ensure residents are safe, secure, and maintain their tenancies and are prepared to move onto independent living.
• Provide a range of one-to-one interventions that might include MI, person-centered care, CBT, DBT and trauma work.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with a wide spectrum of needs.
• Assist residents to understand the effects and benefits of any medication prescribed for them and the importance of complying with treatment regimes. This might include liaising with pharmacists, doctors, and psychiatrists for monitoring purposes.
• Provide psychoeducation to raise awareness and understanding of substances and their effects.
• Provide onward referral and liaison with wrap-around support within SCT to enable our residents to achieve social integration and personal development.
Client Management
•Coordinate and carry out assessments of new residents and the referral and acceptance process, ensuring that each client has a programme appropriate to their needs.
• Conduct joint 3 and 6-monthly reviews with Supported Housing team colleagues.
•Provide group and individual counselling as required by the service.
•Support residents from admission until completion of treatment.
Operational Support
•Comply with all monitoring and evaluation requirements.
General Responsibilities
•Engage with and inspire people in recovery.
•Ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, free from alcohol and drugs, and free from abusive behaviour and exploitation.
•Ensure that all SCT activities are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety legislation, SCT policies and procedures, as well as good practice.
•Work within the policies and procedures of SCT.
•Implement SCT’s Equal Opportunities Policy, understanding its implication in the development of services to clients.
•Attend regular supervision sessions, both internal and external.
•Attend meetings within and on behalf of SCT as appropriate.
•Undertake other tasks consistent with the post or as delegated by your line manager.
Strategic Excellence
•Be an effective role model, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
•Work collaboratively with the Recovery Hub team.
•Ensure you are kept up to date with developments within the sector, thus enhancing your knowledge and practice
•Capture the outcomes of the therapeutic programme with all monitoring and evaluation methods that are required by your line manager, to capture the impact of SCT work, whilst ensuring the voice of SCT clients are heard.
Qualifications and Experience
ESSENTIAL
• Educated to degree level or Diploma Level 4 in Counselling.
•Two years’ experience of therapeutic work with: people in recovery, people experiencing homelessness or people with significant trauma histories / adverse childhood experiences.
• One year’s experience of one-to-one counselling.
•A solid working understanding of CBT, MI, Relapse Prevention techniques and/or other interventions applicable to working with people in recovery.
•Experience in delivering therapeutic group work.
•Experience in encouraging individuals to reflect on their behaviour (consequences and risks), recognise the benefits and potential for change and provide support and encouragement to help residents achieve change positively within an abstinent community.
•Using effective support systems and networks to develop own knowledge and practice.
•Adhere to the principles of confidentiality of information.
•The ability to understand and work with others’ points of view, values and beliefs.
•The ability to change working techniques based on new information or evidence.
•Able to encourage others to express their views, feelings and wishes.
•Contributes positively to debate within the staff team.
•Promotes SCT by their own standards of conduct.
•Encourages, values and respects contributions from other team members.
•Possesses good written and oral communication and IT skills.
DESIRABLE
•Knowledge of local services and geography.
•Knowledge of the addiction, homelessness sector, social housing and the benefits system
•Experience of working with people with complex needs.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


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Housing Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Starting salary: £25,850 – 27,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Contractual base is our office in Chorley.
Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?
We’re looking for a capable and caring person to join Lancashire Mind’s existing Housing Team. Under the direction of the Housing Operations Lead, you will manage a caseload of tenants with enduring mental health conditions living in properties that are managed by Lancashire Mind.
Via home visits, you will work with each tenant to agree a support plan to enable them to maintain their tenancy and move towards independent living.
You will build strong working relationships with local services to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting tenants, whilst at the same time developing and maintaining good working relationships with other local services and organisations that provide support services to tenants.
You will complete and update records of interactions with tenants on the internal database and input data accurately onto monitoring spreadsheets.
Experience of delivering a housing/tenancy management service, including arrears management, tenancy management (help with budgeting, managing bills and claiming the correct benefits), antisocial behaviour, safeguarding, repairs and health and safety, would be beneficial, but is not essential.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be IT literate, and able to establish relationships based on trust with different people.
You will be flexible and adaptable with excellent time management and organisational skills. This is an exciting time as Lancashire Mind is growing and we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between Christmas and New Year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ - Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024.
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible

Are you a skilled leader with a drive for investment and sustainability in housing?
We're seeking a dedicated Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability to join the St Mungo’s Assets team. This role is crucial in driving forward our investment and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our properties are safe, well-maintained, and ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards.
Reporting to the Director of Property Services, you will lead multiple improvement projects across our diverse housing stock. Your strategic and operational leadership will be key in delivering high-quality properties and improving the lives of our residents. You will work closely with internal teams, residents, and external partners to drive innovation and collaboration within the Reinvestment and Sustainability function.
Additional responsibilities in the role of Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability:
- Lead reinvestment, disposal, energy efficiency, building safety, sustainability, and planned maintenance programmes.
- Prepare capital budgets, revenue forecasts, and programme schedules.
- Oversee the design, procurement, and delivery of construction proposals for planned maintenance programmes.
- Develop effective relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
- Manage projects and contracts for reinvestment and retrofit initiatives.
- Drive design excellence and contribute to policy development related to property design and sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory expectations in building and fire safety, landlord health and safety, and energy efficiency.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London or on site. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about enhancing housing standards and sustainability who has the ability to drive impactful reinvestment and retrofit programmes.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Proven success in managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes with significant budgets, preferably in social housing or local authorities.
- Advanced knowledge of construction, JCT contracts, Building Regulations, and key legislation.
- Expertise in PAS 2035, ECO funding, SHDF, and energy efficiency schemes.
- Hands-on experience collaborating with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers to ensure best practices.
- Exceptional team leadership and staff management skills.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Sharp project management, negotiation, and influencing talents.
- Strong financial appraisal and risk management capabilities with a focus on efficiency.
- Relevant qualification (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience in the built environment.
How to Apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply, please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 23 May 2025
Interview and assessments will be held on 4 - 5 June 2025
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Administrator/Receptionist
Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Office-based, Central London, WC1
Working pattern: Normal hours of work will be 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with an hour for lunch. Some flexibility in working hours may be required due to the nature of this post and the work of the team.
The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator/Receptionist to join the Front of House team of the Methodist Church in Great Britain as we settle into newly refurbished offices in Central London. Working as part of a small Front of House and Facilities team, the post-holder will provide a professional, customer-focused reception and administrative service, helping to promote a sense of community in line with the Church’s mission and values.
Reporting to the Front of House Manager, the main duties will include:
· Providing a professional and helpful switchboard, meeting room support and reception service;
· Answering enquiries and directing colleagues and visitors using knowledge of the Church’s aims and structures;
· Carrying out a range of administrative tasks;
· Supporting the running of the facilities function and helping to maintain the health and safety of everyone in the building.
About You
If you enjoy working in an office environment, meeting a variety of people and staying informed about ongoing events, you will thrive being part of the Connexional (support) team. Where no two days are the same, you will enjoy using your excellent communication skills and can-do approach to assist colleagues, visitors, and contractors. Your colleagues will feel comfortable seeking your help and will value your positive attitude and conscientious approach.
You have great organisational and administrative skills and take satisfaction in multitasking to meet the needs of your customers.
You like structure and clarity when it comes to your working hours, and you relish working in a vibrant part of Central London that offers good transport links, shopping, green spaces and eateries.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
Job share applications will be considered.
Closing Date: Monday, 26 May 2025.
Interview Date: 3 June 2025 in person in London.
N.B. 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.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

Herriot Hospice Homecare and Saint Michael’s Hospice
Location: Community and Harrogate or Thirsk Inpatient Unit (Harrogate until Herriot Hospice at the Lambert in Thirsk is operational)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Various - at least 45% in unsocial hours, including weekends, nights and bank holidays
Permanent contract
£26,699.31 (£14.63 per hour, rising to £14.91 following successful probation completion)
45p mileage (Community only)
Closing date: 4th June 2025 (the advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications)
Interviews will take place in Harrogate on a date to be confirmed.
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to be involved in providing an excellent standard of care to patients with palliative and end of life care needs? Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to our local communities? Our family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve. You can help make that a reality.
We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, help to improve quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen, whether that’s as a counsellor, nurse, receptionist, fundraiser or one of many other essential roles.
About the role
Working under the direction and supervision of the Community and IPU Service Managers; you will work in collaboration with the District Nurses and Specialist Palliative Care Team, our HOME team of experienced HCAs and the MDT of Medics, Nurses and HCAs on IPU. You will deliver personal cares, emotional support and a calming presence to people at the end of their lives, in both the home of our community patients throughout North Yorkshire, and the IPU at either Crimple House, Harrogate or The Lambert, Thirsk.
This role is a hybrid position; therefore, you must be willing to work between the community and IPU when required.
Visits in the Community will be variable times and lengths each day. Shifts on IPU will include Earlies, Lates, Twilights and Night shifts.
Candidates are required to hold a full driving license and have access to their own vehicle to travel between patients’ homes in the community.
What we’re looking for:
Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic people
Experienced in a care environment
Be motivated and passionate about developing your specialist palliative care knowledge and skills
Great communication and documentation skills
Someone who enjoys working within a team, but has the confidence of working independently
Knowledge of Infection Prevention, Safeguarding and Health and Safety will also be required
What we offer you:
Competitive salary
Generous 35 days of annual leave (pro rata)
8% employer pension contribution
Wide range of discounts on high street brands and local shops
Cycle to work scheme
Recommend a friend bonus
How we look after you
We put people first in all that we do, which includes our own team
Wellbeing and resilience support with a dedicated team by your side
Flexible and hybrid working for many roles
A supportive and caring environment
Opportunities to grow, develop and progress, with culture of lifelong learning
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Don’t quite meet the requirements for this role? We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch via [email protected] to discuss other opportunities across our family of services.
How to apply:
· Please click Apply and you will be forwarded to our website, where a full job description is available (via the ‘Document Available’ button at the top of the advert).
· Make sure you answer all supplementary questions as part of your application. If you don’t, we’ll have to automatically reject your application.
· Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.
Our values:
We put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do
We are caring and compassionate
We are personal and supportive in our approach
We engage positively
We are responsive
We are driven to do better
We are fair
We are professional
We work collaboratively
We are accountable
Living out our values
· Our behaviour framework puts our values in the context of our everyday work. See what this includes at saintmichaelshospice.org/behaviour-framework
· We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our communities.
· We believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Our safer recruitment and safeguarding processes help protect those accessing our services, please see our safeguarding statement on our website: https://saintmichaelshospice.org/safeguarding-statement/
· If you require any support or adjustments to be able to apply for this role, please let us know by emailing [email protected]
· We will need to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks before appointing you. These include but are not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. We will cover the cost of these.
For more information on the role, please contact us on [email protected] or on 01423 200 145 and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion with a member of the team.
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).
A family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s. We support people living with terminal illness and bereavement


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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!
PRIMARY OUTPUTS
To contribute to raising funds through high-quality bid and application processes which includes supporting the development of funding applications, stakeholder engagement. Evaluation reports and research underpinned by excellent communication skills.
To raise awareness of DMWS services through print, web and social media activity.
All the work must ensure that DMWS’ mission, values and aims are clearly articulated in a professional manner and that our vision for sustainability and growth to support our beneficiaries is successful.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments.Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which may occasionally be required for this role. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend interviews.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute to the writing of consistently high-quality funding applications and bid documents which are accurate, substantiated, and contain compelling content. Ensure these are submitted to deadline and in line with the funders criteria as well as DMWS aims.
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Write, edit and submit evaluation reports as required by the funder – working with the Grant Manager and operational colleagues for support.
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Develop, update, and maintain an electronic project bid library resource, including written templates and application responses.
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Maintain an up to date register of all grant and trust fund providers applied to for projects, submission deadlines, and other relevant information, including timeframes for re-applying.
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Research and assess potential opportunities to obtain funding from grant making trusts and foundations, organisations, in order to sustain and develop DMWS services against strategic aims.
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Contribute to the development and updating of DMWS Website
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Develop and promote content for DMWS Social Media channels and other communication mechanism including print and online.
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Identify and build strong internal and external relationships.
As and when required, attend at various meetings and events at headquarters or other locations.
Work with other head office and operational colleagues to share intelligence and contribute to the delivery of DMWS Strategy and organisational sustainability.
General Support Tasks
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Promote the vision, mission and values of DMWS
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Contribute creative thinking, ideas and support to colleagues to help facilitate the promotion of a positive organisational environment.
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Represent and promote DMWS and its services, working with and supporting other staff, maintaining a positive and professional approach with all contacts both internal and external.
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Engage in, and undertake with enthusiasm, all opportunities for training and professional development in order to achieve additional skills as the role and organisation develops.
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Adhere to the terms and conditions of employment working within the policies and procedures of DMWS.
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Be responsible for own safety and others affected by your activities and to ensure adherence to DMWS’ policies and procedures regarding Health & Safety, GDPR, Data Protection, and confidentiality.
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Develop and maintain effective communications within DMWS to optimise outcomes.
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To establish and maintain links to other organisations relevant to the post, and to ensure that those links are shared as appropriate.
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To be aware of, and work to, safeguarding principles, practice and procedures.
The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other duties and requirements associated with the role and, in addition, as a term of employment you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required
Person Specification
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Demonstrable experience of securing or involvement in funding through bid writing and funding applications.
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Demonstrable ability to communicate compelling messages in written form.
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Experience of coordinating and updating a knowledgebase system.
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Experience in organising, prioritising, and managing your time effectively.
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Creative instinct and ability to think laterally about new business opportunities.
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Collaborative and adaptive working.
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Experience of raising funds within the third sector.
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Experience of research and data analysis.
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Experience of working within the health, social care, wellbeing, or military third sector is desirable but not essential.
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Experience of working within project delivery or project development is desirable but not essential.
Skills
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Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate internally and externally, and the ability to engage clearly with people at all levels.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Accuracy and management of deadlines.
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Team working skills and the ability to work independently with little direction to prioritise work areas.
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Excellent IT skills including use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Packages.
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Confident, self- motivated, target driven, strong team player.
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Ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines, delivering objectives to agreed timescales.
Personal Qualities
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The ability to deal positively within deadlines and presenting information with accuracy
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A flexible approach to work.
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Willingness to travel to DMWS HQ and other locations as required, with some overnight stays, and occasional weekend work.
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Proactive, committed, and forward thinking.
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Engaging manner and personality with the ability to forge effective working relationships with a range of staff and other stakeholders.
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Personal sensitivity, empathy, and flexibility to operate within the distinctive ethos and structure of DMWS.
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Strong commitment to DMWS’ aims of providing medical welfare services to those in need.
BENEFITS
We offer employees the following benefits: -
• Annual Leave: We give employees 30 days a year annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata'd for part-time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. You will make a minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match. Contributions will be matched up to 6% by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries - subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered - many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home.
• Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage: For those who pay to park at their work-base, fees are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
• Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards.
• Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training.
• Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
• Great training opportunities
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses. (As long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our community team is expanding, and we are looking for an energetic individual to us.
Do you love meeting people and building relationships? Are you energetic, positive and organised?
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who has these key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity. You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals. This role will also involve delivering a number of fundraising events so being organised and creative is key and having a marketing focus to ensure maximum success. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.
You will be based at our purpose built children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, which provides support to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the money that we need to make these services available to all families who need them.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme as well as private medical insurance and life assurance. You will also have free on-site parking and will benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our core values are key to who we are. We are looking for individuals who are committed to reflecting our core values in all that they do - Determined, Empowering, Valuing others, Integrity, Nurture, Empathy.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire




As Portsmouth Cathedral continues its journey of growth and expansion, we seek a CFO who will not only ensure financial oversight and compliance but also drive strategic initiatives to foster financial sustainability. Your expertise will be instrumental in solidifying the Cathedral’s financial position, optimising its resources, and advancing our service to the community.
Following the implementation of the Cathedrals’ Measure 2021, and the registration of Portsmouth Cathedral as a charity in March 2024, the new role of Chief Finance Officer, funded by the Cathedrals Sustainability Fund, will support Chapter, the Cathedral’s governing body, in offering strategic financial leadership. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the CFO will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will manage a small team and will oversee the operational processes and functions, and communicate the necessary assurances, information and reports to the Senior Management Team, Chapter and the Board of our to be established trading company periodically. This will involve communicating complex financial ideas and information to a range of stakeholders (mostly non-financial).
The successful candidate will be CAEW, ACCA or CIMA Qualified or similar and be able to show continued professional and personal development . They will have:
- Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development.
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Strong knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices.
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Excellent verbal and written communicator with an enthusiastic can-do approach and the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively.
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Experience of dealing with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders.
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Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Familiarity with a multi-fund accounting software
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Empathy with the ethos of the Church of England.
They will be:
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Commited to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice.
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Commited to equal opportunties and inclusivity and at ease when working at all levels.
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Self-motivated.
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Highly collaborative and have excellent interpersonal skills including warmth, tact, diplomacy, discretion and imagination.
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Meet the standards required to pass a Fit and Proper Persons test.
Safeguarding
The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese applicable to this role.
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays
- Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
- Commitment to professional development and training
- Cash health plan
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to complete an application form as part of our Safer Recruitment procedure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OTR is a charity committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the young people in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). Our current five-year strategy seeks to strengthen the reach of OTR with those young people that need us most. We know there are barriers for young people engaging in the support they need, and that we have a responsibility to address those barriers and ensure the young people that need our support – get it.
OTR is at a pivotal moment, with significant opportunities for growth and innovation. We seek a dynamic, mission-driven leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on engagement to be our next CEO.
With a strong foundation, a dedicated team, and an engaged board, this is a compelling leadership opportunity to shape the future for young people’s support in BANES.
As CEO, you will drive our mission of empowering young people and transforming lives and lead a values-driven, people-first organisation, ensuring our person-centred services continue to provide life-changing support to those in need.
You will be a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader with senior leadership experience in the voluntary sector. You will demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
A key objective for our new CEO will be to lead our strategy on income generation, therefore we’re looking for someone who can bring this experience to our organisation.
This is an exciting and pivotal leadership role with opportunities to expand, build new partnerships, and strengthen collaboration across our partnerships and locality. You will embody inclusive leadership, empowering people to feel valued, respected, and able to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Mental health and wellbeing charity providing free, confidential, independent support to young people aged 10-25 across Bath and North East Somerset
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We’re growing our fundraising team! Here at Keech Hospice we know that raising more funds enables us to reach many more people in our community and we’re delighted that this has been recognised with a substantial investment into the team structure. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time for the team and the organisation, with a recent re-brand, a deep-dive into fundraising and the build of a new strategic plan for raising income - you could join a brilliant existing team to help us transform the way we fundraise and help us, help more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute fully to development and delivery of the Trusts and Grants income line
- Prepare and submit grant funding applications
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with grant making bodies and foundations
- Identify new and innovative grant making opportunities
- Work with fundraising team to develop new ideas to improve donor retention
What We're Looking For:
- Excellent written skills with a high level of accuracy and presentation standards
- Experience liaising with a wide range of people
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Some understanding of budgets
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
What we offer:
- A competitive salary and generous annual leave
- Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A caring, supportive and inclusive environment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 30 May 2025
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
across both sites, Selly Park and Erdington
Hours: 37.5
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Corporate Band F - £29,887 – £34,893 per year
DBS: Basic
“Happy to talk about flexible working”
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Birmingham Hospice has exciting plans for the future, while investing in income generation, our events and our retail offerings over the next few years.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to join our Income Generation Team.
Are you an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building long lasting relationships with charity supporters and wanting to make a difference through multiple activities?
If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as our Community Fundraiser.
Working to support the Birmingham Hospice brand, this varied role will support on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Community Campaigns and events. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy speaking to charity supporters face to face, over the phone and via email.
Reporting directly to the Senior Community and Corporate Manager this role will grow our Community Impact by recruiting and managing community supporters and volunteers to drive our fundraising efforts across our key areas, lead and motivate individuals to take part in fundraising activities, turning conversations into lasting relationships that support our mission. Work closely with our community fundraising team to build new opportunities and continue to develop existing fundraising products.
Every donation you help bring in directly contributes to the care we provide to those in need. Your efforts will shape the future of Birmingham Hospice.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us create a community of passionate supporters that will shape the future of Birmingham Hospice. Your efforts will help us provide comfort and care for those who need it most.
Together, we can make every moment count.
To view the full job description for this role and to apply for this vacancy please visit our jobs portal on our website.
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.