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ID: 1542 Operational Manager – Central (West Midlands Northamptonshire and sorrounds)
Service: Central Region
Salary: Grade 4 Point 34 – 38: £42,140 - £46,240 FTE per annum (£33,712.00 - £36,992.00 per annum, pro rata)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home based with travel to various locations across Norfolk, Waveney, Suffolk and East Sussex.
Hours: Part time (29.6 hours per week).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic manager to provide operational leadership for services in the Central region of England. You will have overall responsibility for the safe, high-quality, and financially sound delivery of services across the west Midlands and Northamptonshire.
You will bring proven experience in managing services for children, young people, and families with complex needs - such as neurodiversity, special needs and disabilities, and family support concerns. You will also have a strong track record in leading, managing, and developing staff teams while maintaining high service standards.
In this role, you will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in the region and contribute to the development and growth of Family Action’s services and strategic ambitions.
Family Action are forward looking, ambitious and have a commitment to continuous improvement and development. We are a people-focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do, and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the necessary skills we want we look forward to hearing from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Line Management
· Provide leadership and line management to service managers and project leads.
· Oversee recruitment, supervision, and staff development in line with Family Action policies.
· Foster a high-performance culture and provide operational cover when needed.
Financial Oversight
· Manage service budgets to ensure sustainability and value for money.
· Identify financial risks and contribute to business planning and service development.
Operational Delivery & Quality Assurance
· Ensure services meet strategic goals and comply with quality, safeguarding, and data standards.
· Lead on new service setup, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
· Embed service user participation and report Social Value outcomes.
Strategic Growth & Business Development
· Support regional strategy delivery and contribute to tenders and funding bids.
· Build partnerships, promote services, and help coordinate events to share best practice.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Lead delivery of key projects and high-quality services.
- Manage teams, operations, and new service setups.
- Oversee and lead safeguarding and quality assurance within services
- Champion service user involvement and feedback.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Balance operations with strategy
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews - week commencing 15th September and 22nd September - dates to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Gabriel Hall (full address on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Do you have significant experience facilitating activities with young people, the ability to deliver exceptionally engaging team-challenge sessions to classes from KS2 to Sixth Form, and a commitment to professionalism and a big sense of fun? If so, read on...
Hours: Freelance - hired on a day-by-day basis
Location: London / South East
Pay: £150-200 p/day depending on level of responsibility, plus travel expenses
Closing date: Friday 5th September
Commencement: We run these days all year round, yet would be looking to get you along to watch one of our September days for both you and us to work out if it’s a good fit, and if possible, induct you!
What do we do, and what’s our impact?
We’re a small, creative, and fast-growing team who run team-challenges days in schools, usually for a whole year group. We work in both the maintained and independent sector across London and the South East.
Our days each bring numerous positive benefits to young people, such as developments in:
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Speaking confidence
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Collaborative skills
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Independent thinking
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Leadership
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Taking responsibility
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Sense of adventure
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Personal organisation
How do we do it? We deliver activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors, such as:
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Team-building
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Improv workshops
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Public speaking
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Orienteering
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Catapult creation
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Puzzle games
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Interview training
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Archery
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Axe-throwing
…that will develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem - both inside and beyond the classroom.
Head to our website to learn more.
Note: We also run a small number of other businesses that work with schools and young people. Each operates in distinct yet overlapping areas of education - so there may be opportunity for successful candidates to be offered work for these too.
Outspark provides the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition element at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The Philosophy Man delivers workshops and training to help schools embed philosophy, oracy and metacognition into their curriculum
P4HE provides online and in-person workshops in philosophy, debating, acting, writing and more, for home and mainstream educated children from 6 to 18. It also runs regular residential weekends in Kettering.
Our ambitions
Hidden Leaders currently works with 20 schools across London and the South East (and dozens more in our other organisations above). Word is spreading about us and we are growing in size, and we anticipate delivering even more sessions in schools in the coming years. And so we are looking to expand our small, trusted expert group of freelance facilitators to help us deliver this impact.
Opportunities we can offer you:
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Real impact: You’ll be on the frontline of our in-school days delivering a programme that makes a real difference to children’s confidence and skills
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Growth and development: We’re looking for people with existing significant experience in any of the activities listed above, but you’ll also receive full training and induction on all activities - and opportunities to attend further CPD events we put on to become even better at what you do
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A friendly and driven team: We are a collaborative, supportive, and flexible team that values innovation and achieving meaningful outcomes
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Choice: We have several set dates in schools each year, usually in Summer term and in late August into September - which you may be offered and can choose whether to take or not. We’re also looking to expand our work in the months in between.
The Role
We’re looking for experienced, energetic and confident freelance facilitators to help us deliver our tried-and-tested activities — from team-building and orienteering to improv games, problem-solving challenges, debates, archery, and axe throwing. We don’t expect anyone to be experienced in all of these - every member of our team of freelancers has their own areas of expertise and choose to be deployed on particular activities that most suit their skills and experience.
You’ll be working with a diverse range of schools, from primary and prep schools, right through secondary to sixth forms, facilitating sessions to inspire teamwork, communication, resilience, and leadership.
You’ll always be working on a day under the guidance of one of our Founder Directors, Tom and Alex.
Important to know
We are looking for freelancers who may be available for work and who fit our ethos, values and activities to whom we can offer as and when it comes in.
We couldn’t do what we do without our core team of trusted freelancers. We look after those we work with by offering regular training and observation opportunities so they can expand their repertoire.
However, joining our pool of freelancers will not involve a fixed contract of employment or a guarantee of regular work. Our existing freelancers work with us anywhere between 3 - 15 days per/year. Such work offers very useful supplementary income alongside other roles at other organisations (or their own) rather than a core income. Our busiest times of year are:
September — where we deliver team building/bonding days for new year groups
May, June and July — where we deliver similar days but usually as part of school activity weeks
We anticipate further growth at these times, and also are looking to expand our offer to more indoor/lower cost days in the Autumn/Spring term. And to deliver these we will need more staff!
Responsibilities
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Facilitate pre-designed Hidden Leaders sessions and activities in schools
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Engage and motivate participants, creating an inclusive and supportive environment
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Brief, instruct, and ensure safety during practical activities
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Encourage reflection and discussion to link activities to personal and team development
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Adapt delivery style to suit different audiences, group sizes, and abilities
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Take care of activity equipment and ensure activity areas are safe and ready to use
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Represent Hidden Leaders professionally in schools
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Adhere to our high delivery standards and health safety and our strict safeguarding obligations at all time
We need you to have…
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Significant experience facilitating group activities with young people (e.g. classroom teaching, team-building, outdoor education, public-speaking training, drama/improv, youth work)
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Confident communicator and able to deliver exceptionally engaging sessions to groups of up to 30 to all ages from KS2 to Sixth Form
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Reliable, punctual, and comfortable arriving at a school to help us set up at 8am, and be packing down with us afterwards
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A big sense of fun and joy in what you do - we don’t do dry
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The ability to relate to young people in a way that isn’t “teacherly” but at the same time firm and in-command
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Strong situational awareness and ability to manage group safety effectively
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Flexible, adaptable, and able to think on your feet to differentiate activities in the moment
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Willingness and ability to travel to different locations across the South East
A bonus if you have…
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(For outdoor education experts): Outdoor activity instruction qualifications (e.g., Archery GB Leader / Outdoor First Aid / Lowland Leader)
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Have any experience leading or co-leading events or expeditions and so be able to step into the shoes of Day Director if we need you to (and obviously be remunerated accordingly)
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Any experience running activities not listed above, but that you’d think schools would love as part of our Team Challenge days
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Are confident speaking in front of larger groups such as school assemblies or full year-group briefings
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Clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
We will not accept any application which:
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does not contain significant experience (4+ years) working with young people in an official role (e.g. teacher, youth-leader, outdoor educator)
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was created through AI
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isn’t from inside, or within, easy travelling distance of the South East
If you’ve read this far down, do show it in your application by telling us your favourite TV show from your childhood, and why.
Application process
To apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role via CharityJob Apply. If you have any questions, please contact us via our website.
Shortlisting will happen as applications come in, and interviews will be held online at times convenient to both yourself and us.
All application letters will be filtered through an A.I detector. Sorry if we sound old fashioned, but we're humans, looking to recruit a human, who will be working with other humans!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Pool Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Kensington.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role provides person-centered support to service users, focusing on increasing independence, maintaining accommodation, and improving quality of life. Responsibilities include creating and reviewing SMART support plans, delivering home or community-based support, facilitating access to medical and community services, and minimizing hospital admissions for mental health. The role also involves working with external agencies, developing interventions for hard-to-engage users, and promoting ongoing engagement with support networks.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also v
alue lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with mental ill health and complex needs, particularly within community or outreach settings. They should be skilled in helping service users achieve their goals using person-centred, recovery-focused planning.
Strong knowledge of mental health conditions—including symptoms, treatments, and crisis responses—is essential, as is an understanding of relevant health and safety practices when working in the community.
The role also requires a solid understanding of equality, diversity, and the importance of upholding service users' rights, privacy, dignity, and choice. Knowledge of welfare benefits relevant to the client group and a clear understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures are also essential.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency
based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Do you have an entrepreneurial approach and a proven record of securing major gifts from philanthropic individuals? Would you like the opportunity to be part of something truly impactful, helping to grow our reach and deepen our relationships with donors to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia?
We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.
This is a home-based role, though you will be required to travel to attend donor meetings and some team-based meetings and training, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and able to travel to our London flagship office when required.
This is a hugely exciting time to work for the UK’s leading dementia charity. The Major Donor team is growing fast, doubling their income target last year to fund even more critical dementia support services and research. As Philanthropy Manager you will help us to reach our goal of securing £5+ million a year from Major Donors by 2027.
At the heart of our ambition is forging powerful partnerships with philanthropic supporters across all communities and regions. As part of our team, you’ll help unlock funding for a pipeline of groundbreaking research and transformational projects that are set to change lives. From pioneering clinical trials and cutting-edge scientific discoveries to tackling health inequalities and delivering vital, on-the-ground support for people affected by dementia—our work is bold, far-reaching, and deeply needed. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something truly impactful, helping to grow our reach and deepen our relationships with donors who share our vision for a better future.
In this role, you will work with the Major Donor Lead to forge new relationships, grow our prospect pipeline and build connections with sector specialists (such as wealth managers). We are committed to ensuring our work reaches and reflects every community. We are especially keen to deepen our engagement with South Asian communities, where we have dedicated support programmes and a growing base of supporters. This role will give you the chance to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th September.
About you
Joining us, you will have a proven record of securing major gifts from philanthropic individuals. You will have an entrepreneurial approach and be able to demonstrate how you have secured new opportunities and built lasting relationships and long-term income.
You will be a confident and engaging communicator, adept at collaborating with stakeholders internally and externally. You must understand the motivations of social impact investing for supporters and be curious and highly motivated about ending the devastation caused by dementia.
This role provides a great opportunity for an established fundraiser to grow our pipeline, an area that we know has huge potential for growth. You will get the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and vital programmes of work that provide help and hope for everyone affected by dementia.
You will have either be able to build or have pre-existing (personal or professional) links to South Asian communities. You will be able to develop a cultural insight, or experience working within these networks, you will play a vital role in helping us build trust, broaden our reach, and connect new prospects to the Society’s ambitious vision.
What you’ll focus on:
- Forging close relationships with philanthropists, with a focus on engaging the South Asian community with our work.
- Managing a portfolio of donors, to provide our supporters with best in sector stewardship.
- Building networks with philanthropic ‘intermediaries’, such as private wealth managers and family offices.
- Cross-team working with our Insurance United Against Dementia and Sport United Against Dementia development boards, to grow our philanthropic networks.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
AREA EVENTS MANAGER
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Divisional Events Manager (Division 3)
Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Midlands (successful candidate should ideally be based within this area)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025, 23:55*
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
*Please also note that we may close this role early should we receive enough interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
Do you want to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, celebrate and educate by producing top class events for the UK's largest charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Area Event Manager and become part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working together to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.
You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including our flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conference and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
What will I be doing?
Recruiting, planning, organising, delivering, reviewing and maximising income for an agreed number of complex and large scale events ensuring participants have a positively memorable, enjoyable and safe event experience
Planning, organising and delivering regional marketing activity including: flyer and poster distribution, regional PR, launch activities and promo days, liaising with press and media and using social media platforms to recruit event participants
Ownership for ensuring events fill to capacity, altering plans and prioritising to achieve success
Producing detailed planning documentation, and accurate event budgets within set deadlines
Building knowledge of and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influencers in the communities where events are held
Managing local and national suppliers for each event, negotiating to ensure quality of service whilst keeping costs to a minimum
Recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers to support the delivery of regional marketing activity and event day delivery
Recruiting and supervising seasonal casual paid-for staff
Being the first point of contact for any issues relating to the welfare of our participants or spectators at events, which includes looking after lost or found children.
What skills are you looking for?
Knowledge and experience of marketing strategies, practice and execution of activity (including promotional activity)
Experience of event planning, management and delivery - preferably mass participation e.g. over 1000 people
A solid understanding of Health & Safety guidelines and practice
Experience of working with budgets and monitoring and reporting on expenditure
Experience of setting up new events or delivering event trials and test events
An understanding of the principles of volunteer recruitment and management
Comfortable with physically challenging activity i.e. lifting and moving event equipment
Strong time management and prioritisation skills with experience of meeting tight deadlines
Excellent administration skills including accuracy and attention to detail (with documentation, processes, procedures)
Full clean driving licence and confident to drive a long wheel-based van.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic professional membership body to find their Press Officer.
The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working, and an expectation to work from their London office 2 days per week.
Reporting into the Media Manager, the Press Officer will raise awareness of the organisation and increase national media coverage. You will proactively promote their work and respond to media enquiries to enhance the standing and influence of the organisation nationally, regionally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
· To draw up proactive communications plans around priorities, incorporating print, broadcast, online and social media.
· Producing articles, statements and press releases to significantly raise the RCGP’s profile in the mainstream national media, in line with the policy and campaign priorities and strategic plan.
· To respond quickly and sensitively to negative or critical news stories, limiting potential damage to the reputation of the College.
· To write and edit material for internal and external audiences, including the College’s membership magazine, GP Frontline.
· To provide strategic advice and briefings to the Chair, Officers, and Chief Executive, identifying and promoting key College policies, highlighting risks and ensuring consistent messages.
· To work with the Web Content Editor and Social Media team to ensure that web and social media activities are joined up.
· To provide a 24/7 out of hours media rota, including weekends and public holidays, with other colleagues in the team.
· To take a lead role in monitoring and evaluating media coverage, producing weekly updates and monthly reports.
Person Specification:
· Previous experience in journalism, press office or a media environment. Ideally in a national membership organization, charity or in a health-based environment.
· Proven experience of proactive public relations campaigns and crisis management.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills (articles, speeches, reports and other material aimed at a wide range of target audiences)
· Ability to work authoritatively, knowledgeably and confidently with journalists and senior College spokespeople and College members.
· Excellent news sense and ability to identify pro-active stories.
· Demonstrable experience of crisis management.
· Resilience and ability to use own initiative, manage competing demands, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
· Creativity and ability to manage projects from ideas stage to implementation.
· Good team player.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Thorough understanding of current affairs and health agenda.
· Approachable and able to deal with people at all levels.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Are you results driven, commercially aware and passionate about building meaningful relationships and making a real impact? Samaritans is looking for a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive to help us secure new corporate partners and nurture and develop our existing corporate supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in building a career in corporate fundraising to join a talented and ambitious team.
In this job, you’ll work closely with the New Partnerships Manager and wider corporate partnerships team to drive forward new business by seeking and securing innovative new partnerships with high-value companies. You’ll also deliver excellent account management by providing our partners with an inspiring supporter experience.
You’ll be instrumental in helping our team to reach our ambitious fundraising goals to support Samaritans’ life-saving work.
Contract terms:
- Permanent
- £30,000 - £33,000 per annum with Benefits
- Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
- Hybrid: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with home and office working.
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month
What you’ll do:
- Manage and steward a portfolio of corporate partners, providing both reactive and proactive support.
- Develop and implement fundraising initiatives, creating resources that drive engagement.
- Achieve personal income targets from existing and new corporate partnerships and new business activity KPIs.
- Research and cultivate new corporate prospects to grow our supporter base.
- Create impactful communications including reports, presentations, and proposals.
- Provide administrative support including income coding, inbox management, and volunteer coordination.
What you’ll bring:
- Previous experience within Account Management, Sales, Event Management or Marketing.
- Ability to generate creative and imaginative proposals and take the initiative to develop new relationships with prospective partners.
- You’ll be an excellent communicator, someone who can build relationships easily and able to provide expert customer care.
- You’ll be familiar with working to achieve income targets and some experience gained within a Charity fundraising or third sector role is desirable.
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
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Applications close: 27 August 2025
Interviews: w/c 1 September 2025
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role involves empowering clients to manage their health, wellbeing, and independence by identifying strengths and achieving goals in partnership with subcontractors. You'll support their engagement with community professionals, clearly explain service pathways, and co-produce group activities and peer networks. Responsibilities include promoting client safety and participation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring confidentiality. You'll assist with tenancy management, including rent collection, arrears, and voids, while helping clients build independent living skills. Working flexibly within the team, you'll also support health and safety, property maintenance, budgeting, and efficient use of resources under the Team Leader's direction.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as
match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs in an accommodation-based setting, with a solid understanding of health and safety requirements. They should be able to monitor and maintain the safety and security of the service, reporting maintenance and repair issues as needed.
Basic knowledge of housing management, including upkeep and repairs, is essential. The candidate should also possess strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to produce clear written communication and documentation. A sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to respond appropriately is also required.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve t
he right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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About Equally Ours:
We’re the UK charity that brings together people and organisations working across equality, human rights and social justice to make a reality of these in everyone’s lives. Our vision is a just and compassionate society, where we are free from harm and can all contribute and flourish, whoever we are, whatever we believe in, and whatever we do and don’t have. A society that is equally ours.
About the role:
We are seeking a Membership and Communications Officer to support our Policy and Public Affairs team and lead on engaging our members.
You will be the main point of contact for our members and support our Policy team in building relationships within and mobilising the collective voice of our membership to influence public policy and drive long-lasting, systemic change.
The successful candidate will have a passion for human rights, equality and social justice, and strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Why Equally Ours?
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Generous benefits including enhanced pension, 26 days of annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and more.
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Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
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A collaborative culture that values lived experience alongside professional expertise.
If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills to drive meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please read through the full job pack and then submit your CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria. Please ensure that you address all the criteria, providing sufficient relevant evidence, including examples, to show how your skills and experience match those required in the person specification. Applications without cover letters will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 7 Sept 2025, midnight
We are looking for a Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser to be responsible for the delivery of core elements of the Supporter Acquisition programme, developing engaging communications / products and activity across multiple channels, such as paid search and social, email, telemarketing and offline channels.
This is a Hybrid role with two days a week in the office, you can be based either in the Chelsea or Sutton office.
The Charity
An incredible health charity passionate about delivering world leading care and research to provide the very best life-saving treatments.
You will be joining an organisation with a supportive work culture and an ambitious Individual Giving team, while receiving employees benefits that include
- Competitive salaries benchmarked against the market with annual increases.
- Auto- enrolment in our Aviva pension scheme from day one, with Up to 6% employer contributions.
- 27 days annual leave per annum plus UK bank holidays
- Access to an employee assistance programme designed to save you money and improve your physical, financial, and mental health and wellbeing.... as well as much more!
The Role
Lead in the development and delivery of Supporter Acquisition campaigns/activity/products across a range of media, with a specific focus on digital channels.
Work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to plan, manage and deliver the annual operating plan, including end-to-end project management,
Be responsible for the briefing and the day-to-day management of internal and external suppliers including copy and artwork development through to production, broadcast and final print.
Deliver draft budget and reforecasting figures as part of the planning and budgeting process.
The Candidate
Previous experience with Individual Giving / Direct Marketing within a multi-channel, multi-discipline environment, especially through supporter acquisition channels.
Good project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising direct marketing campaigns.
Knowledge of best practice digital fundraising, with particular experience of running Search, Social and online campaigns to increase supporters and gather data for future marketing opportunities.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Role description and core responsibilities
The Office and IT Assistant plays a key role in the Foundation supporting a busy office, as well as providing hands on support to IT function.
This role goes beyond simply checking off tasks - It is about being confident, approachable, and unafraid to speak up when needed (yes, even with a lighthearted “Hey! Who left their mug in the sink?”).
Office Administration
· Act as first point of contact for general operational enquiries
· Manage post, deliveries and couriers for the Foundation
· Ensure that the office facilities are maintained to the highest of standards and any issues identified are escalated promptly and resolved
· Responsible for ensuring office supplies are maintained and ordered as required
· Responsible for reporting and following up with all office faults/issues to the Facilities Management Helpdesk
· Support office health and safety, including undertaking first aid and fire warden training
· Support Director of Finance and Operations and the Finance team with occasional ad hoc administration tasks as required
· Other general administrative support as required
IT Support
· Liaise with outsourced IT Support for devices setup for new and existing users
· Manage mobile phones for the Foundation
· Manage IT equipment (including Photocopier contract, AV Equipment) at the office and raise any faults with the relevant stakeholder
· Support the Business and Governance Manager with any other IT management as required
· Support Salesforce CRM Administrator with basic Salesforce administrative tasks
· Assist in the coordination of daily operational tasks and processes
· Maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing of orders, invoices, and inventory management
· Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth communication and operations
Relevant knowledge, experience and personal qualities
Knowledge & experience:
· Significant office administration experience ideally with broader experience in at facilities management and IT
· Demonstrable experience dealing with stakeholders at all levels
· Strong IT skills are essential, particularly with Microsoft Office 365, Windows, macOS
· Salesforce CRM experience is desirable.
· Interest in environmental sustainability
· Charity sector experience
Personal qualities:
· A team player, flexible and able to respond positively to an ever-changing environment, prioritising work effectively
· Attention to detail with the ability to maintain an excellent level of accuracy
· Highly organised and able to help organise those around them
· A people person, able to work closely with multiple stakeholders
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Willingness to learn and develop new skills
· Self-starter and independent thinker; able to solve problems and instigate solutions.
· Shows initiative and takes responsibility for own workload
· Absolute discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary
CAAS provides an Autism and ADHD Support Service across the 8 boroughs of NW London from our base in Eastcote and offices around London. We offer information, advice, and support to ADHD/Autistic people, their families, and professionals, with the aim of improving quality of life and building neurodivergent-aware communities.
In this role, you will join the established CAAS adult team to support, educate, and empower ADHD/Autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identified) across NW London.
You will:
· Provide one-to-one information, advice, and practical task-based support.
· Facilitate online and in-person peer groups, courses and workshops sessions.
· Help develop resources that increase understanding of ADHD/Autism and pathways to support.
· Signpost to local and national services, community groups, and specialist support.
· Work with professionals to share good practice and promote reasonable adjustments so services are more accessible to ADHD/Autistic adults including delivering short training sessions to professionals.
The role requires:
· A strong commitment to supporting ADHD/Autistic adults to improve quality of life and self-advocacy.
· Excellent communication and active listening skills, including the ability to adapt to different communication preferences.
· Excellent organisation and record-keeping.
· Confidence in group facilitation and delivering training.
· Ability to collaborate across health, social care, education, and community settings.
· Strong keyworker/caseworker skills
· Ability to self-manage diary skills, case load and accurate record keeping.
Key Responsibilities – Supporting ADHD/ Autistic Adults
Providing individualised task-based support
· Provide one-to-one ad hoc, tailored support for pre-and post-diagnosis (with the support to be co-produced by the service user). This support may include, but is not limited to:
· Practical support with communication or executive functioning tasks and activities such as making calls, form filling, applying for benefits, and planning their week.
· Working within a “help you to do it” model, encouraging skill building and self-advocacy.
· Support with applications for further education and employment
· Maintain and update our public-facing ADHD Resource Board, and foster relationships with other support organisations to strengthen our signposting and referral pathways.
Facilitate Support Groups
· Facilitate twice-monthly ADHD Groups.
· Facilitate Parent and Carers Support group.
· Facilitate monthly pre-diagnosis support group.
· Facilitate Coffee Connect social group for ADHD and autistic adults.
· Facilitate quarterly Professional Connect Forum.
· When agreed in advance with manager provide cover for other colleagues’ projects.
Facilitate Courses and Workshops
· Deliver a 6-week Understanding my ADHD Course for newly diagnosed ADHD adults.
Front of house support and referrals process
The Specialist Adult ADHD/Autism Advisor (SAAA) will be expected to answer both written and telephone enquiries from members of the public about CAAS services, with a warm and welcoming style, so clients feel comfortable to attend our services.
SAAA will be expected to welcome visitors to the centre and provide information about CAAS and The SAAA will provide front-of-house support, welcoming visitors, answering queries, and managing the referrals process, including CRM updates, triage, and liaising with referrers.
CAAS offers a wide range of adult services, so SAAA will be expected to proactively support clients in accessing the appropriate services and provide consistent follow-up and communication.
Other Responsibilities - Wider support
The SAAA will be expected to contribute to the support and empowerment of ADHD and autistic adults and their families in a range of other ways, such as:
· Build and maintain strong relationships with local statutory and voluntary services, particularly within health, social care, and social prescribing teams.
· Represent CAAS by attending relevant meetings to ensure active links with local authority and voluntary sector partners.
· Stay informed about national and local developments related to ADHD/autistic adults, identifying opportunities to raise awareness and influence the development of appropriate services and support.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of training for professionals and the community by:
· Using inclusive, evidence-based language and approaches
· Tailoring content to meet the needs of different audiences
· Supporting outreach and promotion of CAAS’s training offer related to ADHD and autism in adults
Other Responsibilities - Organisational
· To create resources and content to be used within our adult services by clients and colleagues.
· To provide written reports as required by professional agencies and CAAS.
· Assist in promoting the organisation’s services.
· Attend regular supervision and training sessions.
· Ensure project monitoring and reporting requirements are met.
· Provide regular progress reports to the Adult Service Manager/Lead.
· To comply with such policies/procedures, guidelines and codes of practice as laid down by CAAS and the Law.
Other Responsibilities
· To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the Adult Service Manager.
· To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.
Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.
Person Specification - Essential
Knowledge & Experience
· Experience/knowledge of working with ADHD and autistic people (adults).
· Experience/knowledge of the challenges facing ADHD and autistic people (adults).
· Knowledge/awareness of reasonable adjustments, strategies, and coping mechanisms to support ADHD and autistic people’s needs.
· Qualified facilitator / demonstratable experience in facilitating groups and delivering training.
· Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults, data protection, equal opportunities, diversity legislation, and best practice.
Values & Approach
· Understanding of inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming language and approaches when working with ADHD/autistic adults.
· Commitment to person-centred support and promoting autonomy for neurodivergent adults.
· Willingness to reflect on practice, take on feedback, and engage in ongoing professional development.
· Able to manage emotionally sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and personal resilience.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence representing CAAS in a range of settings.
· Ability to develop relationships with relevant statutory and voluntary sector bodies.
· Able to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues.
Organisation & Time Management
· Strong organisational skills with great time management. There is a heavy demand for the personal organisation of your workload and managing appointments, and you will need to be able to manage a diverse workload with competing demands.
· Prompt response to competing demands from clients, professionals, and colleagues.
Record Keeping & Monitoring
· Maintains accurate and timely records in line with CAAS procedures, including CRM monitoring requirements and deadlines.
· Ability to monitor work.
Flexibility & Technical Skills
· Flexible and willing to facilitate groups, courses, and workshops outside their normal pattern of work where appropriate to ensure smooth running of team.
· Computer Software Skilled (much of the work is managed via technology and computers)
Person Specification - Desirable
· Voluntary Sector Experience.
· Counselling or coaching skills.
· Knowledge of SEN / Adult Social Care Legislation.
Equal Opportunities
CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.
We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.
CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Details:
Salary: £36,548 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. We would like this role to come into the office in London one day a week, when most of the team are likely to be in. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, either in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We also encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based
Benefits:
- 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to Apply: CV and supporting statement
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025
Interview dates: Tuesday 2 and /or Wednesday 3 September 2025. In person at our London office, or virtual.
We’ll send some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information:
Oversee the success of our Networks and Groups for staff from hospices across the UK, ensuring they remain coordinated, consistent and informed by experts and evidence.
Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across the charity, to help deliver plan and deliver these virtual groups, which involve multiple hospice staff and external stakeholders across different subject areas.
Deliver and grow our integral Big Conversations series, which brings the hospice sector together on the biggest issues of the day.
We’re looking for someone who takes a consistent project management approach to leading virtual networks and large online meetings/webinars. Building strong internal and external relationships will be vital.
You might be working in the charity sector already, or bring strong technical experience delivering virtual events or online membership networks from other sectors. You don’t need to have a background in healthcare.
You’ll join a close, 16-strong Programmes Team at Hospice UK, made up of experienced clinicians, sector-leading project and event managers, and specialists in evidence and research. We work together and alongside external experts, to design and deliver evidence-based programmes, projects and events, which help hospices provide the very best care in their communities.
At Hospice UK the job title for this role is Network Manager. In other organisations this role might be called Virtual Events Manager or Membership Events Manager.
More information about the role and team can be found in the candidate information pack (available on our website to download)
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents by 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
- Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
- A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download
- A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for applications: by 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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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!
About SOFT UK
SOFT UK is a national charity supporting families affected by Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome). We provide emotional support, information, advocacy, and community connections to ensure no family faces this journey alone.
Purpose of the Role
The Regional Engagement Officer (REO) for Northern Ireland will build and strengthen SOFT UK’s presence in the region. This includes supporting families, developing local community networks, enhancing relationships with healthcare professionals, and coordinating volunteer and fundraising activities to reduce isolation and improve support access for families affected by Trisomy 13 and 18.
Key Responsibilities
1. Community Engagement and Support
- Build meaningful relationships with families affected by Trisomy 13 and 18 across Northern Ireland.
- Develop and facilitate local support meetings, coffee mornings, and family gatherings.
- Provide emotional support, signposting, and information in line with SOFT UK’s values and safeguarding policies.
2. Volunteer Support
- Identify, recruit, and train new volunteers within the region.
- Provide ongoing guidance, resources, and encouragement to existing volunteers to strengthen their impact.
3. Healthcare Professional Engagement
- Develop and maintain relationships with regional healthcare providers to increase awareness of SOFT UK’s services.
- Encourage and facilitate referrals of families to SOFT UK by healthcare professionals.
- Share resources and information to improve understanding of Trisomy 13 and 18 among professionals.
4. Event Coordination
- Organise and deliver regional events such as awareness campaigns, remembrance gatherings, and local fundraising events.
- Support national SOFT UK events by promoting and representing the charity locally.
5. Fundraising and Awareness
- Assist with regional fundraising activities by promoting events, supporting local fundraisers, and identifying new funding opportunities.
- Raise awareness of SOFT UK’s mission through local networks, media, and community engagement.
6. Administration and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of activities, contacts, and outcomes to report impact effectively.
- Work collaboratively with the national SOFT UK team, contributing to meetings, strategic development, and evaluation.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or support roles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with empathy and understanding for families experiencing complex medical and bereavement journeys.
- Ability to work independently and organise time effectively.
- Experience in planning and delivering community events.
- Confidence in engaging with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
- Basic IT skills, including email, social media, and Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to SOFT UK’s mission and values.
- Willingness to travel regionally and work flexible hours where required (some evening or weekend meetings).
Desirable:
- Experience working within the charity or health support sector.
- Knowledge of the healthcare and perinatal loss support systems within Northern Ireland.
Additional Information
This role requires occasional travel across Northern Ireland. Mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with SOFT UK policies. The postholder will be expected to work from home and maintain confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection standards at all times.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Practitioner to play a pivotal role in our Enfield VCS service in Enfield.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this role, the individual will work as part of a multidisciplinary team—alongside clinicians, social workers, and community partners—to support adults with moderate to severe mental illness. They will hold a caseload of service users, acting as the key contact and contributing to care planning, progress monitoring, and discharge support using the clinical records system. A key focus will be the collaborative development of person-centred recovery plans that emphasise social goals and community integration. Using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, they will build strong therapeutic relationships to support individuals in achieving their personal recovery goals. The role involves helping service users access local resources, attend appointments, and engage in wellbeing activities, peer support, or psychoeducational groups. They will promote recovery-focused, jargon-free communication, advocate for co-production and integrated care, and liaise with statutory and voluntary sector organisations to ensure smooth service navigation and warm handovers. Attendance at relevant clinical meetings and community events is expected, representing both Hestia and the Community Mental Health Team. Accurate and timely documentation of support activities, risk assessments, and user progress is essential, along with maintaining safe and ethical practice in line with safeguarding protocols, health and safety procedures, and quality standards. The role also includes active participation in ongoing supervision, training, professional development, annual appraisals, and clinical oversight.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience in a mental health setting, with a strong understanding of mental health, recovery, and co-production principles. They will be skilled in care planning, risk assessment, and group facilitation, with knowledge of the Mental Health Act and experience working collaboratively across services and communities. Excellent communication, IT proficiency (including electronic case management tools), and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential. The candidate should be resilient, adaptable, and committed to trauma-informed, person-centred practice, with clear professional boundaries. Desirable qualities include lived experience, peer support training, familiarity with local resources, and additional skills such as mentoring, report writing, or multilingual ability.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



