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Therapy Assistant
Hours: 22.5 per week (3 days)
Salary: £17,464.80 per year. Displayed salary has already been pro-rated to number of hours worked. Full time equivalent salary is £29,108.00.
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of colleagues to support a young person and their family for 22.5 hours per week virtually, at their home and in the community.
About the person:
- A smart, kind, gentle 11 year old girl who lives at home with her mum and cat.
- Currently not accessing a school but has a team of supporters supporting an Education Other Than School Package.
- School and education have been very tricky in the past and so it’s important to build up confidence and wellbeing and take time to recover and make connections.
- This person loves Taylor Swift, Melaine Martinez and K-Pop. Animals are very important to this person, especially their cat and dogs are a favourite too!
- This person is very skilled at video editing and technology.
- Current activities which are enjoyable are; shopping, crafts, lots of play, listening to music, gaming, making/watching videos, skateboarding and spending time with animals.
- This person is autistic and has ADHD. She has a positive self-identify around these diagnoses and celebrates being neurodivergent and being part of the neurodivergent community.
- This person has additional anxiety disorders that make her distressed by demands or feeling forced to do things, and this anxiety can lead to her not being able to communicate when she wants and needs to.
Under the direction from an advisory teacher with the input from the Psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy teams you will develop programmes of activity and provide these according to the young person's needs under the guidance of the team professionals.
You will provide advice, support and coaching for the young person and their family, under the guidance of the Therapy and Specialist Support (TSS) professionals. In addition you will attend meetings including MDT as required contributing to the young person's risk assessment and management plans ensuring that the young person is involved in their support planning wherever possible to facilitate their meaningful involvement in their progress.
About you:
- You have experience of supporting therapy programmes (as an assistant or other relevant role).
- You have experience of Continuing Professional Development.
- You have experience of working in specialist education.
- You have the ability to relate well to parents and carers.
- You are funny, energetic and have similar interests to this person.
- You like to be active and keep fit as a lot of the activities we do include running, jumping and climbing.
- You are understanding and accepting of people’s difference.
- You have patience and understanding when engagement is not possible.
- You are open to approaching things differently and taking the lead of the person.
- You are patient when it comes to building a connection, taking things slowly and learning from others in the team. This may take some time and that’s ok.
- You have Internet access skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- You can drive and have access to a vehicle so lots of activities can be accessed.
Added bonus if:
- You have experiences and training relevant to work with neurodivergent children who experience anxieties.
- You are good with technology including video editing, gaming and digital art.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
If you are interested in this position and want to help the Together Trust make a change please take a look at our full job description and apply for this rewarding role.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th August 2025.
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.
We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Currently, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
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We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.

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About the Role
The Learning Support Team provides targeted support to young people, helping them develop core practical and academic skills, broaden their existing interests, and explore new ideas. In this role, you will deliver both group and one-to-one sessions, including tailored Maths and English tuition based on individual needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure each young person has appropriate access to educational opportunities and engagement.
We believe that everyone has the right to learn in the way that suits them best—so there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in this role. Sessions can take place anywhere: from the beach to the kitchen, the garden, or even the gym. As with all our teams and services, the unexpected is part of everyday life—though with us, it can take many forms. A young person might be excluded from school, be in the middle of transitioning to a new placement, or arrive (or not) due to an emergency referral. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
If this sounds like the right role for you, feel free to contact us for an informal discussion.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
Applicants should have
- Evidence of degree ( BA, BSc in a related field, such as Linguistics, Psychology or Education ) or PGCE.
- Experience in identifying and assessing the needs of young people, setting clear goals and targets through collaborative discussions and the effective use of relevant data to inform assessments.
- Experience in supporting young people to achieve their learning goals, particularly those who are underachieving, disengaged, or facing social and emotional barriers to learning.
What you should expect from us
- Salary: £26,850 per annum
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading Training Programme including Access to Children’s Right and Participation, CSE, Empowerment, Mental Health and Social Pedagogy.
- Contributory Pension Scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in Service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Blue Light Card: discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to complete an online application form to ensure we gather all necessary information in line with legislation, best practice, and our vetting requirements.
Ideally, applicants will already be registered with the DBS Update Service. If not, a DBS (police) check will be carried out by St Christopher’s prior to the start date.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to help provide high quality financial data analysis, business intelligence and modelling for our Commercial Finance division.
As a Finance Analyst at Age UK, you will support our FP&A Manager by creating insightful analysis and reporting, business intelligence and financial performance and risk reports. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to gain experience within the charity sector, working for a national charity in an accomplished FP&A team.
If you have passion for the mission and values of Age UK, combined with a desire to contribute to positive social impact, this role may be for you. For an more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office around once a month for team days and more often if necessary.
In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the criteria below.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T
Experience
Experience of working to deadlines. I
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. A
Skills and knowledge
High proficiency in financial modelling techniques. A & T
Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions. T
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support. T
Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. I
Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy. A, I, T
Personal attributes
Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team and support others to achieve shared goals. I
Communication: Ability to build relationships with others and present findings to stakeholders I
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. A, I
Systems: Aptitude for learning new IT systems. A, I
Great to haves:
1-2 years of business finance or other relevant experience is advantageous but not essential. A
Experience of building detailed models within Power BI advantageous but not essential. A, I
What we offer in return
Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
Blue Light Card Scheme
You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
Supporting statements and anonymisation process
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement alongside their CV that explains how they meet the 'must have' competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description. This will be used to assess your suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges that you may use AI to produce your supporting statement and whilst this is acceptable, we do expect candidates to address the must have criteria by personalising your experience, knowledge and skills. Where candidates rely solely on AI content, Age UK reserves the right to reject the application.
Please note that all CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements, and we would therefore ask that you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process more inclusive. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a person's disability. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs. If you require reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
About the Role
Advice Giving
- Deliver a multi-channel advice service, including home visits, to clients regarding their energy needs and income maximisation support, ensuring advice provided meets the requirements of Citizens Advice quality standards.
- Ensure all case recording and other record keeping is completed within agreed timescales and conforms to the Office Manual and the Advice Quality Standards
- Use sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and to identify the next course of action.
- Use a range of information sources to find relevant information, then interpret and communicate this to clients, enabling them to tackle fuel poverty and financial hardship for the long-term.
- Assist clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case and refer internally or to other specialist agencies as appropriate.
- Meet the individual performance targets set as part of this project.
Research & Campaigning
- Take an active role in the research and campaigns process by identifying trends and social policy issues and communicating these to the Project Supervisor and Research & Campaigns Co-ordinator.
- Keep up to date with current research and campaigns priorities, initiatives and plans.
Administration
- Collect and record all relevant information given during interviews on to Casebook to meet the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project.
- Be self-administering and undertake general administration tasks e.g. taking messages; photocopying, collating, filing; processing post etc.
Professional development
- Pass the City and Guilds NEA Level Energy Awareness exam within 2 months of starting the role.
- Keep up to date with relevant energy advice issues and maintain an up to date working knowledge of all new relevant legislation through:
- Attending training opportunities.
- Reading monthly subscriptions, relevant publications and Citizens Advice Updates
- Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings/forums, as appropriate.
- Identify and implement your own learning and development needs.
Other duties and responsibilities
- If required, work from a variety of Citizens Advice Liverpool outlets across the city as required over the course of the week.
- Promote the aims, policies, and membership requirements of the Citizens Advice service.
- Ensure all processes and procedures that relate to the responsibilities of the role are delivered with a high level of awareness of the organisation’s equality and diversity ethos and policies.
- Be a positive ambassador for Citizens Advice Liverpool.
- Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
Requirements
Desirable
1. One year’s experience of delivering generalist advice within Citizens Advice or another quality assured environment such as AQS.
Essential
2. Experience of using interpersonal skills, including sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, especially in the context of telephony.
3. Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills, with good IT knowledge to support delivery of service
5. Ability and willingness to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
6. Willingness to learn and develop skills and be flexible with service delivery.
7. A good understanding of fuel poverty issues and the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.
8. Ability to assist with research and campaigns works by providing information about clients’ circumstances
9. Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equal opportunities policies.
10. Ability to pass City and Guilds NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness exam within the first 2 months of starting the role.
About us
This role is part of a brand-new service which is being delivered across Liverpool and will provide dedicated energy and welfare support to individuals who are vulnerable and in or at risk of fuel poverty.
As Energy Adviser, you will provide a multi-channel advice service, including home visits, to fuel poor and vulnerable consumers who are struggling to pay their bills or require better deals on energy. That advice will include:
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guidance on the most appropriate payment methods.
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information on how to access help from energy suppliers.
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energy efficiency measures and ways to save on bills.
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information about Smart Meters.
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maximising benefit and other income.
You will also need to have passed the City and Guilds NEA Level Energy Awareness exam within 2 months of starting the role.
You will have excellent communication skills, be confident, motivated and willing to try new things. We’re not looking for the finished article, if you have the right attitude then we can help to develop your skills.
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: Unqualified: £28,255 - £29,913 per annum
Qualified: £29,923 - £32,623 per annum (Dependent on qualifications/experience)
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 28th August 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Tower Hamlets Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) provides advocacy and support to survivors of DVA with the aim to reduce risk and harm. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced IDVA to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, working with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
As an IDVA you are responsible for carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing support and intervention to victim/survivors of domestic violence identified at Poplar jobcentre. In addition to this you will build relationships with, and provide advice, guidance and training to external professionals.
About You
You will need a passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Advocacy Lead (Maternity Cover)
Depaul International oversees a group of leading homelessness charities working around the world to end homelessness. Depaul International is seeking a confident and strategic Global Advocacy Lead to champion our international advocacy work and strengthen the global response to homelessness.
Position: Global Advocacy Lead (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £47,000 pro rata, plus pension and benefits
Location: Hybrid, 2 Days from Home, Central London Office + Travel
Hours: Full-time (5 days), open to 4 days/part-time
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months from October 2025
Closing Date: Friday 5th September
About the Role
This leadership role will focus on driving forward Depaul International’s global advocacy strategy during a period of maternity cover. Homelessness is a growing international challenge, yet lacks a unified global response. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our advocacy strategy continues to progress, positioning Depaul as a trusted partner and expert voice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of our global advocacy strategy in line with the Depaul Group Strategy
- Building and managing strategic relationships with international stakeholders such as the UN, EU, multilateral banks and global NGO networks
- Representing Depaul International at advocacy forums, government and global policy events
- Supporting national members to strengthen their advocacy capacity and share best practice
- Commissioning and overseeing research that underpins advocacy and policy work
- Monitoring international policy developments and influencing responses to global homelessness
About You
We are looking for a skilled leader with experience in advocacy, policy or research, ideally within an international NGO, development or humanitarian setting. You will bring:
- A strong track record of developing and implementing international advocacy strategies
- Experience influencing policy at global and regional levels
- Confidence in engaging with global institutions such as the UN, EU, World Bank, G20 or COP
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, able to represent Depaul International as a credible and authoritative voice
- Strong analytical, project management and strategic planning skills
- A personal commitment to Depaul’s values and mission to end homelessness
In return for working here, you will receive:
- A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
- Flexible working model for suitable roles.
- 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
- Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
- Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
- Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
- Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
- Death in service (4x Base salary)
- Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
The Depaul Group – made up internationally of seven charities and overseen by Depaul International – exists because we believe everyone deserves the dignity and security of a place to call home. We are locally governed and locally run and committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the people affected by it. The Depaul Group also has a key strategic relationship with the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) and the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA).
Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Group, ensuring the highest standards of service provision, governance, finance and helping develop capacity in areas including fundraising, communications and safeguarding. DPI currently consists of a team of 14.
We are currently based in seven countries across Europe and North America, (Croatia, France, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States of America) providing a range of urgent accommodation and services for people in great need.
The Group also has a key strategic relationship with the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness, which focuses on ending homelessness globally by bridging research, policy, and practice and the Famvin Homeless Alliance – mobilising the Vincentian Family across the world to develop new housing and other projects. Both strategic partnerships were born out of our shared values and commitment to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
Ever since Depaul’s inception over three decades ago, our values have helped to create a unique approach to supporting people that come to us for help.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Policy, International Advocacy Manager, Global Policy Lead, External Affairs Director, Head of Research and Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Lead
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Age UK's Information & Advice Line team as a Benefits Adviser. With living costs rising and the need for financial support ever growing, we are building a dedicated team of Advisers to guide and advise older people on the relevant benefits available to them. We are looking for motivated individuals to join us!
As a Benefits Adviser, you will provide information and advice to/for older people relating to benefits, conduct benefits entitlement checks, complete benefit application forms, and support older people with their claims. In doing so you will be utilising your experience and excellent communication skills to provide a vital service to older people across the UK.
If you have a knowledge of the issues affecting older people and a passion for helping others, then this may be the role for you!
This role offers hybrid working between home and our offices in either Blackpool or Ashburton (a robust home broadband connection is essential). The team work from the office at least 1 day a week, although this can be more if you prefer. You will need to live within an easily commutable distance of the office either by car or public transport, we suggest up to an hour's commute. During the probation and training period you will be required to come into the office 2 days a week. We are currently trialling fortnightly office attendance, but this could be subject to change in future.
Please note that our Benefits Service is operational Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Last date for applications Friday 29th August.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application (A), Interview (I), Test (T), Presentation (P)
Experience
- Experience of computer-based systems and keyboard skills. A, I, T
- Experience of working to set timescales. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Accurate data entry skills. A, T
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a professional and approachable manner. I
- Good numeracy and literacy skills. A, T
- Ability to handle confidential, sensitive information and personal details professionally and in line with current legislation. I
- Confident, professional telephone manner. I
- Ability to handle and present clearly and concisely, large amounts of complex benefits information. A, I
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to customer care and equal opportunities. A, I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application (A), Interview (I), Test (T), Presentation (P)
Experience
- Previous experience of working in an information and advice services role. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the benefits system and benefits. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone to lead our home energy retrofit services, instilling a culture of high performance and outstanding results. You will have retrofit experience which will help to build our paid-for whole-house retrofit services, secure funding through publicly funded programmes and identify wider funding opportunities. Working with the Director of Household Energy Services (HES) and as a member of the HES Leadership Team, you will deliver a clear vision and strategic direction for the retrofit team. You will also participate as a member of the wider Senior Management Team (SMT).
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) however, we are prepared to be flexible and will accept offers from those who would prefer part time work of 30 hours.
- The salary will be £48,726 to £58,365.
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Oversee key aspects of retrofit delivery in the HES portfolio, including resource utilisation and workload planning, project monitoring and evaluation.
- Ensure retrofit staff in the HES team remain utilised by other departments and are sufficiently supported to deliver their work and reach their potential.
- Ensure that organisational planning systems are up to date and provide an accurate report to the Director of HES and the SMT.
- To work with retrofit project managers to help maintain effective financial controls of our retrofit projects, and provide the Directors of HES and Development with up-to-date projections of spend and expenditure.
- To take responsibility for the quality of outputs of the HES team’s retrofit work, including timely reporting to project partners and funders.
- To oversee line management and professional development of all retrofit staff.
- To work with the Director of HES to identify and create new opportunities for CSE to deliver our strategic objectives in relation to retrofit.
- To provide strategic direction to all large retrofit projects and contribute to the delivery of specific projects as relevant, and to enable the provision of retrofit expertise to other projects across CSE..
- To provide input to the organisation’s business plan with respect to retrofit opportunities and services for the year ahead, forecasting staffing needs and helping to establish the 3-year budget for the team.
- To share with other Heads of Team collective responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organisation, representing the HES team’s retrofit work as a member of the SMT.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Minimum Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of energy efficiency and low carbon technologies.
- Knowledge of the policy framework and funding landscape for retrofit programmes
- Extensive experience of delivering retrofit project services or programmes.
- Experience of working with installers of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
- Experience of developing new projects and services that offer energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies to householders or businesses.
- Line management experience.
- Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of writing effective technical or non-technical summaries of complex issues.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website and send it to our Jobs email. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
To be considered for this role an application form must be sent via the email address in the 'Information for Applicants'.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12 September 2025.
If you have not heard from us by Monday 15 September, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Wednesday 17 September 2025, though subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role
The Policy Coordinator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, intersectional policy analysis and supporting Imkaan’s strategic advocacy. Grounded in Black feminist and anti-racist values, the role ensures our work reflects the lived experiences of Black and Minoritised women and girls.
The postholder will draft policy positions, respond to consultations, produce briefings, and monitor political and sector developments.
Working closely with the Policy and Research Manager and wider team, they will help shape national debates and influence government and stakeholder engagement.
This role requires creativity, analytical strength, and commitment to social justice. The desired candidate will be politically engaged, detail-oriented, and passionate about using policy to shift power and drive change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Research, Analysis, and Development
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Monitor and assess political, legislative, and social developments relevant to violence against women and girls (VAWG), with a particular focus on the experiences and needs of Black and Minoritised women and girls.
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Conduct horizon scanning to track emerging policy trends, legislation, consultations, and other developments affecting the Black and Minoritised women’s sector.
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Analyse national and regional policy environments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for strategic influence and sector sustainability.
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Produce clear, timely, and well-structured policy briefings, consultation responses, and position papers on VAWG, racial justice, and structural inequality.
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Lead or contribute to consultation responses, parliamentary inquiries, and government engagement opportunities to ensure Imkaan’s voice and expertise inform relevant policy processes.
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Conduct desk-based research and support analysis of member experiences, service data, and lived experience evidence to strengthen the evidence base for advocacy.
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Maintain a library of policy resources and an up-to-date bank of statistics and evidence to support internal and external use.
2. Advocacy and External Sector Engagement
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Use policy analysis to inform and shape advocacy strategies, campaigns, and public engagement work.
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Develop and maintain relationships with policy makers, researchers, academics, and allied organisations.
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Represent Imkaan in relevant external meetings, networks, roundtables, and events.
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Contribute to debates and dialogue by articulating well-evidenced, feminist-informed policy perspectives.
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Deliver policy briefings, workshops, and training sessions for Imkaan members and partners.
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Support the development of collective policy knowledge and exchange across the sector.
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Feed into internal planning to align the work of the policy of the Imkaan with wider organisational objectives and timelines.
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Support the coordination of engagement with policymakers, local and national government representatives
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Help prepare for external meetings, briefings, and parliamentary engagement – including drafting agendas, notes, and follow-up materials
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Assist with convening policy roundtables, strategic influencing meetings, and cross-sector collaborations
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Contribute to the development of Imkaan’s policy influencing calendar and contact management system.
3. Project Planning, Coordination and Organisational Contribution
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Contribute to the overarching workplan of the Policy Unit, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met.
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Engage in internal monitoring and evaluation as required to assess impact and inform future strategy.
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Maintain effective systems for documentation, reporting, and communication within the team and with stakeholders.
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Actively participate in the team supervision system, internal meetings, and organisational development initiatives.
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Support positive team dynamics and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented working culture.
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Ensure alignment with Imkaan’s ethical principles and values in all aspects of policy work.
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Participate in personal development planning and engage with training opportunities.
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Work with the Membership Coordinator to gather insight from members on emerging policy issues
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Support members to participate in influencing opportunities (e.g. consultations, submissions, meetings)
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Help translate policy developments into accessible updates and communications for members and stakeholders.
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Support internal reporting and evaluation of policy and influencing work, tracking outputs and impacts
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Ensure Imkaan’s policy work reflects the organisation’s values and the expertise of Black and Minoritised women and girls
Person Specification
Essential Experience
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This post is open to Black and Minoritised women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Occupational Requirement)
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Substantial experience working in policy, public affairs, or advocacy within the VAWG sector or closely related fields.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and analyse policy using a feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional lens.
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Experience drafting policy positions, briefings, consultation responses, and research summaries.
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Familiarity with policy issues related to migration, housing and criminal justice, particularly as they affect Black and Minoritised women.
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Strong understanding of how policy change happens in the UK including government structures, legislation, and public policy processes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex information for different audiences.
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Research and analytical skills, with experience gathering evidence and synthesising findings into clear policy messaging.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
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Commitment to the values of Black feminism, anti-racism, and the rights of Black and Minoritised women and girls
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex issues into accessible, impactful policy positions.
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Knowledge of methods and frameworks for policy research and analysis.
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Ability to support policy engagement across a range of stakeholder groups, including grassroots organisations and government bodies.
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Strong planning, organisational, and project coordination skills.
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Confident in convening and facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, and producing follow-up documentation.
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Deep commitment to intersectional Black feminist values and social justice.
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Demonstrable understanding of the specific experiences and needs of Black and Minoritised women.
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Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and across dynamic partnerships and networks.
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Commitment to ethical, participatory, and survivor-centred approaches to policy work.
Desirable Experience
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Knowledge of devolved governments and regional political structures in the UK.
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Experience in monitoring and evaluating policy impact.
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Ability to design and deliver policy-related training or capacity-building for grassroots organisations.
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Understanding of international frameworks on women’s rights, migration, and racial justice (e.g., CEDAW, Istanbul Convention, UN conventions).
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Experience in drafting speeches, op-eds, or articles for advocacy purposes.
What we offer:
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30 days annual leave + public holidays (pro rata)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Pension contribution
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Private Health Care (BUPA)
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Meeting Free Fridays
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Supportive, feminist working environment
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Opportunities for learning and development
Imkaan is a feminist organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Individual Giving Coordinator, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. This is a full-time, permanent position. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,305 per annum.
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.
The Individual Giving Coordinator role:
Coeliac UK is looking for a passionate and organised Individual Giving Coordinator to support our Fundraising team to raise funds to support the charity’s work. The Individual Giving Coordinator will focus on growing our individual giving programme, ensuring a positive experience for existing donors, and attracting new supporters. Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, this role will support managing projects and work closely with data to deliver an outstanding supporter experience.
The fundraising team at Coeliac UK plays a crucial role in raising funds to support the charity’s work. The focus will be on growing our individual giving programme, ensuring a positive experience for existing donors and attracting new supporters. Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, you will support the delivery of newsletters, appeals and our raffles and weekly lottery. Responsible for increasing the number of regular donors, maintaining and upgrading relationships with existing supporters, and contributing to Coeliac UK’s overall fundraising goals.
Key responsibilities of the Individual Giving Coordinator:
- Coordinate the regular giving programme, ensuring smooth processes for donor sign-ups, payments, and communications
- Develop and deliver plans to increase the number of regular donors and meet fundraising goals
- Track and review programme performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth
- Support the Individual giving manager to plan and execute fundraising campaigns to attract new regular givers and engage current supporters, including newsletters, appeals, raffle and lottery communications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required for the Individual Giving Coordinator:
We’re looking for a positive and confident person with excellent organisation and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong knowledge and passion for building excellent supporter and customer relationships
- Knowledge and experience of working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
- Understanding of regular giving and fundraising practices
Closing Date: 17th August 2025
If you would like to be considered as our Individual Giving Coordinator, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!
Are you able to listen? Do you have the experience, maturity and empathy to support people who have concerns about their workplace ? Could you help someone decide their next steps, without stepping over the line? You will be covering the trusts in Chester & Wirral Area so you will need to live not too far from this area and drive and have access to a car.
This role is remote but you will be visiting the trusts when needed in Chester & Wirral.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills to support contacting employees to find a self-determined resolution to their concerns for independent and confidential staff liaison service.
The Role
To provide independent, confidential liaison for all staff
To support contacting employees to find a self-determined resolution to their concerns by telephone and/or in person
Escalate issues of concern promptly in accordance with agreed timescales
Surface issues for the organisation which might otherwise be unknown
Promote an environment of Freedom To Speak Up
Provide support for staff who feel unable to raise issues internally or without support
The Candidate
Proven management and organisational skills at a midmanagement or higher level
Demonstrable experience of interaction with mid-level and senior Executives, Directors and Non-Executive Directors in addressing concerns and issues.
Proven experience of dealing sensitively with difficult issues, to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality as appropriate
Experience in giving presentations to small and large groups
Strong report writing skills
Experience in communicating at all levels of staff from all disciplines and/or grades.
Experience of planning and prioritising own workload, and working on own initiative
Basic knowledge of Employment Law, the Equality Act and data protection
Knowledge of HR policy and proven experience of staff management desirable
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 and your details will not be held further 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.
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to maximizing the potential of Gift Aid in our retail operations. Our mission is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our retail Gift Aid processes, ensuring that we can continue to support our charitable initiatives.
As the Retail Gift Aid Manager, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to optimise Gift Aid claims and processes. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Gift Aid process, from donor engagement to claim submission. Your role will involve working closely with our retail teams to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and maximising the financial benefits of Gift Aid.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the entire retail Gift Aid process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Collaborating with retail teams to train and support staff in Gift Aid procedures.
- Developing and implementing strategies to increase Gift Aid sign-ups and claims.
- Monitoring and analysing Gift Aid performance, providing regular reports to senior management.
- Liaising with donors to ensure accurate and timely Gift Aid declarations.
- Staying up-to-date with changes in Gift Aid legislation and best practices.
About you
We are looking for someone highly organised and detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of Gift Aid regulations and compliance requirements. You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with donors, HMRC, and internal teams.
This is a great opportunity for someone with the ability to identify and implement improvements to existing systems.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the retail or charity sector.
- A strong understanding of Gift Aid regulations and HMRC compliance.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate insights.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in either our Birmingham, London or Northampton office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
1st stage interviews are due to take place w/c 8th September. These will be held via MS Teams. 2nd stage interviews are due to take place w/c 15th September and will be held in person.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Introduction
Iswe is a social impact foundation dedicated to finding ways to put people at the heart of social and political decision-making to solve some of society’s greatest challenges.
We are seeking a motivated, resourceful and conscientious Front-End Developer to join our small digital product team, working on Assemblis - a hugely ambitious global platform to strengthen community-led decision-making - as it moves from a working prototype to a fully fledged product used by community groups worldwide. We are looking for some eager to have an impact, both on the product they are building and on the world.
The period from 2025 to 2026 presents a unique opportunity to scale the use and impact of Assemblis around the COP30 UN Climate Conference—set to take place in the Amazon at the end of 2025—by leveraging strategic relationships, including key support from the Brazilian government.
About Assemblis
Assemblis will support communities across the world to run community gatherings, deliberate on shared challenges, and make collective decisions. The platform combines step-by-step guidance, storytelling features and data aggregation, enabling community groups to deliberate meaningfully, share their insights and connect with each other. Our vision:
A world of resilient local communities that have the tools and confidence to make fair, effective decisions, through community assemblies that facilitate learning, build solidarity and have clear pathways to local and global action.
Assemblis will support people to deliberate on challenges and act together in their communities, whilst building a global picture of citizen needs, actions and solutions, which will inform global decision making. One of the ways it will do this is through the Global Citizens’ Assembly - a permanent institution that Iswe and partners are building.
A Global Citizens’ Assembly for COP30 to be launched in Brazil in November is the key opportunity to pilot Assemblis. We are currently testing a minimum viable product (functional prototype) with small sets of global users, and are looking for someone who can lead the iteration process, with the goal of an alpha launch in Climate Week in September.
Assemblis’s vision - A world of resilient local communities that have the tools and confidence to make fair, effective decisions, through community assemblies that facilitate learning, build solidarity and have clear pathways to local and global action.
Main duties
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Work directly on the web frontend application for using Typescript, Svelte.js, and Tailwinds CSS
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Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability using coding best practices that prioritise high code quality
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Produce performant web solutions to allow the platform to be used effectively in global regions with low-bandwidth, or limited access to consumer technology
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Build features and applications with a mobile-first approach to responsive design
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Work with a close focus on accessibility, compatibility with screen-readers, and adherence to WCAG Guidelines
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Write effective tests to cover functionality and support future development
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Contribute to product decisions to help prioritise the most important features and solutions for our users world-wide
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Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely resolutions and maintaining the stability of the application
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Support other Iswe websites, built using Craft CMS
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Collaborate via Slack, Trello, documents, and frequent video conferences
Your skills and experience
Essential skills and experience
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Previous experience in front end development
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Deep understanding of Javascript, preferably with a strong grip on Typescript
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Deep understanding of modern web standards, CSS, and cross-browser compatibility
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Experience using source control, agile methodologies and other collaborative workflows
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Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Experience working with UI design systems, and from Figma design files
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Experience integrating with RESTful APIs
Desirable skills and experience
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Pro-active attitude, with the ability to work both autonomously and to collaborate remotely
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Experience working in a small team, ideally having worked in agency or start-up environments
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PHP experience
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Experience building isomorphic web applications and SSR
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Experience with security and data protection best practices
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Experience with data visualisation libraries such as D3.js
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Understanding of front-end state management
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Experience with Agile methodologies: capability to work in an Agile environment, delivering in sprints, responding to change, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Prior involvement in projects related to citizen engagement, deliberative democracy, or civic-tech platforms
A note on representation
We know that building a team representative of wider society fosters creativity and innovation. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences and are committed to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled, Black, Asian or from other minority ethnic backgrounds, who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, or identify as from a lower or disadvantaged socioeconomic background as these groups are currently under-represented on our staff team.
About Iswe
We believe that many of the crises we face today - health, climate, the cost of living etc - are symptoms of failing governance structures, and that putting people in the driving seat of decision-making will transform our futures for the better.
Our team has decades of experience in democratic innovation. Projects include Global Assembly for COP26, Good Help and The Future Armenian. Iswe is a fast-growing foundation, dedicated to empowering citizens to play a leading role in the decision-making that affects their lives.
Our work is founded on strong values, including openness, transparency and humility. We believe that when ‘I’ (an individual) becomes ‘we’ (part of the collective), the results are transformational. We are actively working to build a healthy culture, rooted in care and characterised by being self-organising and self-reflective. We are committed to addressing the dynamics of oppression in ourselves and our work.
Wilder Communities Officer (Isle of Wight)
Part Time – 14 Hours per Week
Salary: £28,000 to £29,000 pro rata gross per annum depending on skills and experience with a review when probation is complete
Fixed Term Contract for 3 Years
Location: Little Duxmore Farm, Rowlands Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DF
Closing date: 07 September 2025
Interviews: 18 September 2025
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking a Wilder Communities Officer (Isle of Wight) to join our cause.
We need to create a wilder Hampshire and a wilder Isle of Wight. Wildlife is in freefall both locally and nationally and we need many, many more people on nature’s side if we are to tip the balance in favour of nature’s recovery. We need a talented community organiser to work with us on an exciting project to help wildlife flourish in urban areas across the Isle of Wight and bring people together to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, as part of Team Wilder.
This person will be working with and supporting communities, individuals, local groups and volunteers across the Isle of Wight. The role will focus on catalysing and supporting self-sustaining community led initiatives to support wildlife –this could be anything from greening community spaces or streets, improving areas for particular wildlife such as pollinators, bats, swifts or hedgehogs to setting up groups to tackle problems such as litter or household pollution or influencing others, including local government and businesses, to take action.
This role will also require key partnership engagement and the ability to see opportunities to link Wilder to existing and emerging third party initiatives. This role sits within the Advocacy and Engagement team and will work with others in the team and across the Trust to help build Team Wilder as a key strand of the Trust’s strategy.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing us.
To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must:
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Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial*, long term** adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and;
(*Substantial is more than minor or trivial **Long-term means 12 months or more)
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Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme.
We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at our office in Ryde, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Join our Online Information Session! We are hosting an Online Information Session with the CEO and existing Director of Brand and Communications (Supporter Mobilisation) to give candidates an opportunity to learn more about the role and to ask any questions.
The session will last no longer than 45 minutes and will be held at 15:30 on Monday 1st September.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced, visionary leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Executive Director of Supporter Mobilisation. This is a newly refocused position, shaped with the future in mind, and designed to deepen the public’s relationship with trees and woods. We are fighting for the health of people and the planet with every tree.
You will be at the helm of our strategy to engage millions-inspiring action, growing income, and strengthening our brand. Leading a talented and passionate team, you’ll develop bold, integrated campaigns that move hearts and minds. You’ll oversee communications, digital and community fundraising, membership, and our high-profile campaigns and Trees for All programme that builds public awareness and inspires a mass movement of support for our cause.
Working closely with the CEO and fellow Executive Directors, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Trust and ensuring alignment across our work, people, and values. Helping the Trust protect and restore woodlands that have stood for centuries - the crown jewels of the natural world in the UK - and create the woods of the future, means this role will leave a legacy which will last for generations. It’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, engage and inspire others, and literally change the nature of the UK landscape for the better.
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for a senior leader with a track record in large-scale communications, supporter engagement and mobilisation, or fundraising. You’ll have a strong understanding of how to use inspiring stories, quality data, and digital innovation to move people to action-and how to build momentum around a mission.
You’ll bring strategic insight and a collaborative spirit, with the gravitas to influence at the highest levels and the heart to connect with people from all walks of life - helping us to bring trees and woods to all.
Just as important as your skills is your alignment with our cause. You’ll be values-led - passionate about our cause and excited by the potential of this pivotal role to shape lasting change.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
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Enhanced Employer Pension
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Life Assurance
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Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
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Generous Annual Leave (25 days + bank holidays)
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Annual leave buy and sell
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Enhanced Parental Pay
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Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count-are what matter most.
To maintain fairness and reduce bias during shortlisting, we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from hiring managers, please help us to maintain your anonymity by removing personal details from your CV prior to submission.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
1st Interviews will be held via Teams on Monday 6 October 2025
2nd Stage Interviews will be held in-person at our Grantham Office on Tuesday 14 October 2025
Details of both events will be shared with shortlisted candidates prior to each stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.