Health promotion jobs
At Thrive, our Practitioners work with plants and people to improve an individual’s physical and psychological health, social interaction. skills and confidence.
We’re looking for a Specialist STH Practitioner with qualifications in Horticulture and a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement who can deliver, primarily, our City & Guild Level 1 Practical Horticulture Skills for our Pathways programme. There would be some flexibility required to provide other Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes for adults in our gardens in Battersea Park and outreach settings.
Working alongside volunteers this role will support people with learning disabilities, autism, long term health conditions or disabilities to move into their next step in their life whether is further training or employment.
Based at Thrive’s London Centre in Battersea Park. The role will involve some work undertaken off-site in London and occasional travel to the Thrive Centres in Reading and Birmingham.
Appointment to this post will be subject to receipt of 2 references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Aims
The Urban Partnership Group (UPG) is a community and regeneration organization situated in West London offering a wide range of activities at its bases at the Masbro Centre, Edward Woods Community Centre, Masbro Brook Green, and Flora Gardens Family Centre projects managed include those for older people, youth, children center services, volunteering and community champions. Through these projects UPG hopes to enhance the health, wealth and well-being of the centers’ users.
Role
To be responsible for the day-to-day provision of an efficient, welcoming and professional reception and administrative/business support service to the Masbro Community Centre.
The applicant will be the first person a visitor, client or customer meets or speaks to face to face or on the phone. The applicant will need to have a good rapport with people and make them feel welcome and at ease. UPG deliver a range different activities a week with a footfall of over 500 people a week.
Supporting providers and users of the Community Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
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As the receptionist and administrator, ensuring all users and visitors are dealt with promptly, professionally and courteously.
- Provide a warm, supportive and nurturing front-of-house presence, building positive relationships with service users, tenants, volunteers and partners.
- Develop and maintain effective clerical and administrative systems in line with UPG policies and procedures, reviewing and improving systems where necessary.
- Carry out general administrative duties including (but not limited to):
- Managing incoming and outgoing post
- Responding to written and verbal enquiries
- Coordinating bookings for workshops and classes
- Processing invoices and supporting basic financial record-keeping
- Assisting with room and hall hire bookings and issuing hire agreements
- Attending and minuting meetings as required
- Undertaking follow-up actions where necessary
- Assist with the reporting and monitoring of repair and maintenance issues and liaise with contractors where appropriate, escalating concerns to the Centre Manager / CEO.
- Support the scheduling of events, activities and services, including providing accurate information and assisting with room set-up and clear-down when required.
- Maintain clear and accurate records of Centre usage, including visitor logs, attendance registers and staff whereabouts for emergency purposes.
- Work collaboratively with reception and administrative colleagues across all UPG sites to ensure consistent systems, shared best practice and coordinated cover arrangements where required.
- Develop and maintain links with borough-wide support services to ensure effective signposting for residents and organisations.
- Undertake student enrolment, inductions, DBS checks and other relevant compliance procedures for volunteers, staff and external groups, ensuring records are securely maintained.
- Support the promotion and publicity of the Centre, including updating noticeboards, digital displays, website content and social media platforms in collaboration with the Family Services and Performance Manager and colleagues at other sites.
- Assist in gathering data and basic monitoring information required for reports to funders and stakeholders.
- Support room inspections and ensure spaces are prepared to a high standard before and after use.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, respect and community cohesion, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Work at all times in accordance with UPG policies, particularly regarding equal opportunities, safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessments and confidentiality.
- Assist with fire drills, emergency procedures, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
- Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
- Provide occasional administrative support to senior management, including diary coordination and document preparation where required.
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the CEO or Line Manager that contribute to achieving UPG’s aims and objectives.
Please see the attached Person Specification.
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and consultative status with the United Nations (UN).
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
The Event Coordinator (Programmes) will coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of event programmes and provide administrative support to volunteer Scientific Programme Committees (SPC), with a particular focus on our flagship biennial World Congress. This is a hands-on role, requiring an organised and diplomatic individual who can manage competing priorities to meet deadlines, adapt to last minute changes and requests, and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
- Closing Date for applications: Sunday 22nd March 11.30pm
- Interviews will take place as and when suitable candidates are identified.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
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Are you an organised, people focused administrator who loves making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy supporting others, coordinating moving parts, and being at the heart of meaningful work? If so, this could be the next step for you.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an enthusiastic Exams Engagement and Expansion Assistant to join our busy and welcoming Exams team. Exams are at the core of what we do, shaping the careers of clinical oncologists and radiologists across the world. This role puts you right at the centre of that mission.
You’ll play a key part in supporting our expert examiners and helping us deliver high-quality, well-run examinations. As we expand our exams provision, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in new projects, improved processes, and exciting initiatives aimed at increasing global access to our qualifications.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values relationship building, and wants to develop their skills in events, coordination, and stakeholder support.
What You’ll Do
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Be a friendly first point of contact for examiner applicants, supporting recruitment, inductions and training.
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Coordinate key logistics — travel, accommodation, examiner dinners and meetings.
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Support smooth-running committee meetings by scheduling, circulating papers and drafting action logs.
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Handle candidate queries and assist with the delivery of Part B (2B) exams.
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Maintain accurate examiner records and contribute to new examexpansion projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Need
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Strong organisational skills, great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Confident and approachable communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
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A proactive, positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new processes.
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Experience in administration is essential; experience in exams, education or committee support is a bonus (but not required).
If you think think this may be the opportunity for you, please see the candidate pack attached to this advert for more information on the role and instructions on how to apply.
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so in order to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team.
You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately.
You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date.
We are looking for some someone who has:
- A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience.
- Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
- Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice.
- Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
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We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Head of Fundraising and Development to join our team at Dalgarno Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about fundraising, communications, and making a real difference in the community.
Key Details:
- Salary: £38,500 for FTE (note this is a four-day role)
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Dalgarno Trust Community Centre,(hybrid TBC) North Kensington (with occasional off-site meetings)
- Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours), flexible by agreement
- Line management: Reports to the Chief Executive
- Deadline: 15th March
- Interviews: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly to arrange an interview
Based in North Kensington, Dalgarno Trust is a vibrant community centre supporting local residents of all ages through health, wellbeing, education, training, and youth programmes. As the only community centre in this part of the borough, we play a vital role in bringing people together, tackling inequality, and strengthening community resilience.
As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will be a key member of our Core Team, working closely with the Chief Executive to secure and manage the resources that enable our work. This is a varied and hands-on role combining fundraising, CRM management, marketing and communications, and organisational administration, offering the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.
You will lead on researching and writing funding bids, managing relationships with funders, and ensuring that monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements are met. You will oversee and develop our CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring high-quality data, producing reports, and supporting colleagues through training. You will also play a central role in diversifying income through donations, sponsorships, commercial activity, and use of our assets.
Alongside fundraising, you will lead our marketing, communications, and promotion, keeping our website, social media, and noticeboards up to date, and ensuring our work is clearly and effectively communicated to the wider community. The role also includes administrative and HR support, such as assisting with recruitment processes, timesheets, training coordination, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
We are looking for someone highly organised, administratively confident, and comfortable working independently, while also enjoying collaboration with colleagues, partners, and community members. You will bring experience of community-based work, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and positive social change.
This role offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive team environment, with the chance to shape and grow the organisation’s income and profile at an exciting time for Dalgarno Trust.
Ad close date: Sunday 15 March
Interviews: 24 March
Note: Previous applicants need not apply
Please read the full Job Description before applying. To apply, complete the screening questions and submit your CV and cover letter. We may contact candidates to request further information if needed.
A safe and happy Community Centre for the people of North Kensington, London



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SURVIVE-MIVA, a well-respected and trusted Catholic charity with a proud history spanning 50 years, is seeking a dynamic Director to lead our mission of providing essential vehicles for medical and pastoral work. The successful candidate will deliver strategic leadership, championing the charity’s ongoing development and inspiring both staff and volunteers, while furthering our positive impact within the Catholic community and wider society.
Ideal candidates will offer substantial leadership experience within the charity sector, preferably with organisations active in the developing world. They should demonstrate a proven record in organisational leadership, team building, and compliance within regulated environments, as well as a strong commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture and upholding our long-standing Catholic mission.
- Job Title: Director – SURVIVE-MIVA
- Contract: Part-time (30 hours per week)
- Pay: £55,000 pro rata
- Location: Liverpool (Bootle)
- Reporting to: Board of Trustees
- Responsible for: All staff and volunteers
- Main Purpose: Leadership and long-term development of SURVIVE-MIVA
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2nd March2026
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting career opportunity for an enthusiastic and initiative-taking health promoter to work as part of THT South’s dynamic Brighton based health promotion team. You will be delivering health promotion interventions, supporting, and advising individuals from at-risk communities with the aim of reducing HIV risk and maximising sexual health.
The focus of your work will be the delivery of HIV and STI testing via our central Brighton clinic to group most impacted by poor sexual health. You will receive full training to deliver testing, but any previous clinical experience is welcome.
You will have a good understanding of the issues relating to HIV and poor sexual health and knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of higher risk adults in relation to HIV and sexual health promotion.
You will also lead on our local social media activity, promoting the service and our campaigns consulting with our digital team and working within the charity’s guidelines.
Applications from people with lived experience and / or diverse backgrounds are particularly welcome.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Charity
Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.
We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.
We’re a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won’t and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration – both within our teams and with the local community – to achieve the best outcomes.
Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.
The Role
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and thrive?
We’re looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to people experiencing mental ill health. Your role will focus on helping people build the skills and confidence they need to maintain their accommodation and improve their quality of life.
You’ll work closely with local councils, mental health services, and other agencies to advocate for those you support. Using a person centred, strength-based approach, you’ll carry out needs assessments, coproduce support and safety plans, and guide individuals toward their personal goals. Your work will be grounded in empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to safeguarding.
We’re looking for someone who can build respectful, honest relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. You’ll help people understand and manage their wellbeing, monitor progress, and ensure all support is delivered to high standards.
What We Offer
Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to mental health and wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
Paycare health cash plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
Team initiatives – this may include team away days, P3’s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.
Discounts – including the Blue Light Card, Bike2Work Scheme, Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
Personal development opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
Colleague Volunteering Programme –one day paid leave per year
Enhanced sickness pay – based on your length of service.
Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
Additional equipment provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
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This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and expanding the organisation’s events portfolio, driving sustainable growth in existing income streams while identifying new opportunities for revenue generation. The postholder will contribute strategically to the delivery of an agreed income growth plan, leading the development and management of high-quality mass participation events designed to increase both fundraising income and participant engagement.
If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the Northwest, this role could be for you.
The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. This is an exciting time to join The Christie Charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.
We are an independent charity and everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.
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Join Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind and play a vital role in growing the support that makes life-changing mental health services possible. This is a unique opportunity to use your fundraising skills to make a genuine difference in local communities.
We are looking for a motivated and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. In this role, you will help generate sustainable income to support our mission of ensuring that nobody has to face a mental health problem alone. You will work closely with supporters, partners, and the wider community to develop and deliver engaging fundraising activities that inspire long-term support.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, delivering creative campaigns, and seeing the tangible impact of their work.
What you will be doing:
You will plan and deliver a range of fundraising activities, including community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and trust and foundation applications. You will help develop campaigns, support fundraising events, and identify new income opportunities to help us grow and diversify our funding.
You will build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and inspired to continue supporting our work. You will also support fundraising events, maintain accurate records on our CRM system, and help track and report on fundraising performance.
Why join Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind?
You will be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation making a real difference to people experiencing mental health challenges. Your work will directly contribute to sustaining and expanding services that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
We offer a flexible, part-time role with the opportunity to shape fundraising activity, develop your skills, and work alongside a passionate and collaborative team.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking someone who is proactive, organised, and confident in building relationships. You will have experience in fundraising or income generation and a genuine passion for supporting mental health and community wellbeing.
You will be a strong communicator, able to engage supporters and partners effectively, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, lasting impact.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.



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Role Overview
The Dementia Service Co-ordinator is a newly created role responsible for coordinating and developing Age UK Croydon’s Dementia Service. A varied role with development, supervisory, and facilitation responsibilities, it offers an exciting opportunity to join the team and help shape the service to support people living with dementia, their carers, and the wider community. The Dementia Service sits within the Healthier Lifestyles Team and currently offers six monthly Memory Tree Cafés for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers, alongside co-located support groups for carers. Cafes are delivered at our Brigstock Road Community Hall and across the borough in local community venues.
The role has two main areas of responsibility: coordinating, facilitating and expanding the existing café and carers’ group; developing a new preventative strand of the service focused on providing information and advice to residents aged 50+ on raising awareness of dementia, promoting brain health and reducing the risk of developing dementia.
The post holder will ensure the effective delivery, monitoring and evaluation of our dementia-related services across the borough. You will supervise and work with the staff and volunteer team to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment within our Memory Tree Cafes and carers’ support groups which promotes interaction, stimulation and wellbeing. You will build and maintain positive working relationships across Age UK Croydon and with external partners, referrers and stakeholders, including health professionals and voluntary organisations, to develop and promote the service.
Age UK Croydon is currently reviewing its Dementia Service, and in this role the post holder will work closely with the Healthier Lifestyles Service Manager to put the review’s recommendations into practice, ensuring improvements and new monitoring systems are embedded across the service.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 4th March 2026 (Extended until 11th March 2026)
Interview Dates: 17th March 2026
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
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At Ambitious about Autism, we're looking for a People Advisory Manager to join our team.
You'll lead and manage the team of People Advisors, as well as the Onboarding team, to deliver a customer and quality focused service to managers and staff on all matters relating to the employment lifecycle for all employees. You'll coordinate and manage employee relations casework and lead on people support queries, advising managers and staff on ways of working and implementing employment policies.
You'll provide guidance on safer recruitment, safeguarding and vetting policies in line with Ofsted, CQC and Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, as well as managing and reporting on Occupational Health service usage.
We are looking for some who has:
- Demonstrable experience of providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
- Experience of applying and managing pre-employment checks inclusive of DBS, Right to Work and other associated compliance
- Experience and desire in delivering a customer focused advisory and onboarding service.
- CIPD qualified level 5 or above or demonstrable equivalent Employee Relations and HR Management experience.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
The Events Assistant will support our Engagement Officers in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the events and outreach, such as our Fellas’ Forums and Fellas’ Fairs. Working alongside the Engagement Officer, Engagement Manager, Office Administrator, and wider team, they will assist in the promotion, organisation, facilitation, and evaluation of events and engagement activities, including large-scale events.
They will support a range of administrative and practical tasks, demonstrating strong organisational skills, the ability to multitask, and confidence in completing delegated responsibilities. This role will require travel across Essex and occasionally beyond. Please note some events will take place during evenings and weekends.
The Events Assistant will also contribute to wider engagement initiatives, including both traditional and innovative outreach methods, such as digital engagement or film-based activities, supporting project outcomes and community participation.
Working as part of the HWE team, the Events Assistant will help ensure that events, projects, and activities are well-coordinated, inclusive, and delivered in line with the principles and standards outlined in the HWE Strategic Plan.
To work with HWE staff, and especially the Business Planning Team, to support the delivery of high-quality and well-organised HWE ongoing forums and events. This includes:
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project planning, to ensure that the aims, objectives, and outcome plans are in place and that the intended activity is likely to achieve those outcomes; that suitable milestones and monitoring are in place; that budgets are realistic and represent best value; and that risks have been assessed.
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project delivery, including working with and coordinating HWE ambassadors and staff, as well as external partners/stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, to ensure that HWE projects and events are delivered according to plan;
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ensuring that project delivery is on time and on budget, and that risk mitigations are in place;
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working with the HWE communications team to ensure that there is a PR and communications plan in place, and that it is implemented as appropriate;
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ensuring that projects/events are evaluated appropriately, that outcomes are monitored, and that feedback is captured and provided to stakeholders.
Key accountabilities
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Demonstrable experience of working on projects and/or events.
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing a potentially unpredictable workload.
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Knowledge and experience of using IT systems.
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Experience and knowledge of social media and its applications.
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Experience of community outreach and engagement.
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Ability to carry out events in evenings / weekends as required.
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To conduct other tasks and duties as considered reasonable by the CEO.
This role involves a Level 3 Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute.
We use your voice to improve health and care in Essex.
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At Sight Support Derbyshire, we believe that everyone deserves to live with independence, dignity and confidence, no matter their level of sight.
As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you’ll have a truly life‑changing impact. You’ll work one‑to‑one with people adjusting to sight loss — helping them rebuild skills, regain confidence and reconnect with their world. This is meaningful, relationship‑centred work where your expertise genuinely transforms lives.
We are flexible about how many hours the post holder will work. We can offer flexibility in work patterns. Please telephone if you wish to discuss options before applying.
It is essential that you are a qualified rehabilitation worker, holding one of the profession-based qualifications available through national training establishments. You should be registered or willing to register with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network.
What you’ll do
As part of our dedicated rehabilitation team, you will:
- Carry out specialist, holistic assessments
- Provide personalised mobility, orientation and independent living skills training
- Teach people to use aids, equipment and digital tools
- Support people to navigate work, home and the community with confidence
- Work closely with carers, colleagues and partner organisations
- Mentor Sight Support Derbyshire’s Rehabilitation Support Workers
- Contribute to information events and community outreach
- Record outcomes that demonstrate the impact of your work
Every day will bring variety, purpose and the chance to make real, lasting change for people with sight loss.
What you’ll bring
- A recognised visual impairment rehabilitation qualification
- Experience delivering mobility and independent living skills training
- A calm, person‑centred and empowering approach
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel across Derbyshire
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.







