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Marketing and Communications Manager

Up to £40,000 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead and deliver marketing campaigns that will drive awareness of Rainbow Trust and support fundraising activity to strengthen our position as experts in children’s palliative care. This is a broad and exciting role which includes creating, developing and delivering the brand campaigns and communication strategies.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising and brand awareness campaigns that drive increased targeted engagement to showcase our work, build on our organisational strategy and deliver our fundraising ambition.

What we’re looking for:

An experienced marketing and communications manager – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others

Lively and enthusiastic – you are outgoing, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships

A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you work at a faster than average pace, delegating effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn

An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions. You will have experience in developing and delivering communication and media strategy

Applications will be particularly welcome from those in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a marketing, PR and communications background.

What we offer:

We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.

· A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times’ basic pay.

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.

· Time off in Lieu.

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack online.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.

Closing date: - 02 October 2026

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

For a detailed job description visit our website

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? 

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

To deliver a high-quality support and advocacy service to women subjected to 
domestic violence, who are involved in private family law proceedings
To work alongside court partners to help ensure women’s and children’s voices 
are heard through the proceedings and safety prioritised.

Experience required: 

- Providing emotional and practical support to Women & Children affected by domestic violence

- Of offering advice and information and advocating for service users
on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social
welfare issues etc.

-Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with 
external agencies

- Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults

- Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with 
external agencies

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) 

• Up to 6% matched pension contribution 

• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one 

• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy 

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.
 

Carer Support Team Lead

35 hours per week (5 days)

Actual salary £27,878

Office base: Harlow, Essex

Could you lead a team to achieve positive outcomes for family carers in West Essex?

We have an exciting management opportunity for a Carer Support Team Lead to join our team, supporting unpaid adult carers. This is a rewarding and varied role leading a team providing information, coaching and peer support for local carers, helping them navigate support systems, and to maintain their own health and wellbeing. You will mainly work in the community as well as from our offices or home.

You will have experience working with Carers, vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals, or working within health, social care, community or voluntary services. You will ideally have experience managing people to deliver high-quality services. Most importantly, you will be passionate about making a difference to the lives of local unpaid adult carers.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving Essex charity which for over 35 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid caring responsibilities for others. We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and hold the Excellence for Carers quality mark. We provide support including information, coaching, counselling, peer support, respite care, and Young Carer clubs across Essex, working within schools, GP practices and a variety of community settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

           Managing and leading an area team to achieve positive outcomes for carers

           Demonstrating the impact of the service through monitoring and evaluation

           Developing strong relationships with key local stakeholders

You will need to be:

   Proactive and solution focused

   Passionate about improving outcomes for local carer

   Strong team player with a collaborative approach to working

   An excellent communicator with empathy and active listening skills.

   Confident in the use of IT including Microsoft 365 and CRMs (databases).

   A driver with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across Essex.

We offer:

Full induction and relevant training

 Contributory pension scheme

 24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

 Closing date for completed applications: 5pm on 22 September 2026

 For an informal conversation about the role please contact Leesa McKay on 0300 770 80 90.

 Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No: 1127164

About Us 

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? 

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. 

Key Responsibilities -

To support and engage young women (and their children) in refuge and in the 
community, who have experienced abuse, through group and individual activities, 
involving them in the evaluation and development of the service. 

Experience Required -

Of developing and delivering creative ways of engaging with young women

Of organising and running one to one and group activities with young women and children.

Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies

Of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) 

• Up to 6% matched pension contribution 

• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one 

• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy 

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website.

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.

About Us

The Marfan Trust is a small, niche medical charity and the only one of its kind in the UK, dedicated to improving and saving the lives of people affected by Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes, which are inherited and life threatening due to heart involvement. We support patients and families through a personalised medical helpline, raise awareness and educate both the public and professionals through high-quality resources, webinars, and symposia, and fund cutting-edge research into improved treatments.

We are committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Fundraiser Job Description

Within a small, dynamic medical charity, the Fundraiser will play a pivotal role, engaging supporters through creative campaigns and cultivating strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.

The role is currently home-based in the UK, with remote staff communications.  Attendance at events across the UK is required, so the ability to travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Monitor and track fundraising income in collaboration with the accountant
• Forecast income targets and plan campaign budgets and expenses
• Draft fundraising budgets and coordinate payment processing
• Analyse income trends and adapt activity during quieter periods
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in all fundraising finances

Sponsorship & Donor Relations

• Identify, approach, and secure new sponsors and major donors
• Develop compelling funding bids and sponsorship packages
• Maintain strong relationships with existing donors, demonstrating the impact of their support
• Act as a consistent point of contact for sponsors and supporters
• Acknowledge and steward donations appropriately

Marketing, Campaigns & Communications

• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns to support fundraising activity
• Create engaging content such as blogs, newsletters, brochures, videos, and appeals
• Write persuasive copy for donation pages and fundraising materials
• Maintain and update fundraising content on the website
• Coordinate with external designers, printers, and agencies as needed

Social Media & Digital Fundraising

• Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with fundraising goals
• Create, schedule, and manage content across multiple platforms
• Promote campaigns, appeals, and events online
• Engage with supporters and monitor online conversations
• Track and report on engagement and fundraising performance
• Design and deliver online donation drives, Giving Days, and email campaigns
• Support paid advertising and collaborations with partners or influencers

Supporter Engagement & Community Building

• Share impact stories and donor recognition (with consent)
• Encourage peer-to-peer fundraising
• Foster an engaged and supportive online community

PR & Media Relations

• Forge relationships with local and national media
• Draft press releases and pitch fundraising stories
• Manage publicity for fundraising events
• Coordinate media opportunities, photo calls, and branded event materials

About You

You will be based in the UK.

You will have experience in marketing, ideally within charity fundraising, with a proven ability to deliver successful campaigns and grow income across multiple channels. You are confident writing persuasive copy, using data to inform decisions, and managing campaigns from inception to completion.

You are well organised, take initiative, and communicate easily with others. You work collaboratively, bring creativity to what you do, and pay close attention to detail. Confidence using Microsoft Office is essential. Most importantly, you care about the mission of a charity, and an interest in healthcare and medicine would be a welcome addition

Ataxia UK Research Manager

This is a part-time 12 month fixed term maternity cover post 

Salary: £44,000 pa pro-rata 

Conditions: 25 days annual leave pa pro-rata (not including Bank Holidays)

5% employer contribution to a personal pension plan. 

Hours: 21 hours pw with provision for flexible working in line with Ataxia UK’s policy.  Some out of hours work may be required for which time off in lieu will be granted. 

Location: Hybrid working between home and office: Ataxia UK Office, 12 Broadbent Close, London N6 5JW.

Reporting to: Director of Research 

About Ataxia UK 

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team,  and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping people affected by ataxia across the UK live well with their condition. Our Helpline and Advocacy services provide information, and one-to-one support on a range of issues, while our Community Engagement services deliver activities, events and volunteering opportunities that bring the ataxia community together and help reduce isolation. 

Job Description 

Research:  

The post-holder is expected to gain an understanding of the ataxias, keep updated with developments in the ataxia research area, and liaise effectively with researchers and other stakeholders. 

Research Grants Programme:

• To support the Director of Research in implementing Ataxia UK’s research strategy 

• To manage the Research Communications Officer in implementing the peer review process (e.g. by identifying/ liaising with peer reviewers and keeping a database of potential peer reviewers) 

• To support the Scientific Advisory Committee by attending meetings, and manage the Research Communications Officer providing papers and writing minutes 

• To liaise with researchers funded by Ataxia UK

Global collaborations: 

• To represent Ataxia UK or stand in for the Director of Research on research projects (eg: representing the patient perspective) 

• To manage the meetings of the Pharma Strategy Advisory Group 

• To support the Director of Research in working with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to advance ataxia research 

• To assist the Director of Research in other research related-initiatives where required 

Research communication: 

• To manage the Research Communications officer in communications to people affected by ataxia (via Ataxia UK’s magazine, e-newsletter and website) 

• To represent Ataxia UK at ataxia meetings/conferences, write reports and do oral presentations 

• To assist in the organisation of Ataxia UK’s Research conferences 

• To make presentations to communicate research advances to people with ataxia and their families at Ataxia UK’s conferences

Support for people with ataxia: 

• To support Ataxia UK’s Helpline team to respond to research enquiries from people with ataxia 

• To manage Ataxia UK’s Internal Ethics Committee 

Improving healthcare:

• To coordinate annual reviews of current Ataxia Centres, and accreditation reviews of new Ataxia Centres 

• To coordinate the Ataxia Grand Rounds programme 

• To manage the updating of Ataxia UK’s Medical Guidelines and similar publications 

• To support the Director of Research in the development of new projects and policy work aimed at improving the healthcare of people with ataxia as required

Other: 

• Participate in supervision, and staff meetings as required 

• Undertake professional development and training 

• To manage the Research Communications Officer

• Comply with the data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients, supporters, employees and volunteers remains confidential

• Implement Ataxia UK’s health and safety policy and procedures, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with a healthy and safe working environment and that all staff and volunteers for whom you may be responsible are aware of their responsibilities in respect of their role, monitoring data and recommending action as required 

• Administer and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets quality targets, agreed deadlines and reporting requirements 

• Take responsibility for personal learning, training and development, and support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation 

• Work to embed a culture of inclusion and collaboration, within and beyond Ataxia UK 

Note: This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes. 

Person specification 

Qualifications and experience 

• Degree and higher degree in a relevant biological science or in medicine (PhD desirable) 

• Experience of working in a research environment, in a hospital or for a medical research charity

Essential Skills  

• Ability to write clear, concise, accurate English

• Ability to communicate effectively with both researchers and lay people 

• Ability to do oral presentations to large audiences

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent organisational skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages

• Ability to maintain databases and generate reports

Perspectives  

• Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research 

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability 

Personal qualities 

• Flexible approach to work 

• Adaptable to changing working hours to support work with international partners

• Willing to travel nationally and internationally with overnight stays 

Benefits of working for us 

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service) 

• Extra holiday day for your birthday 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline 

• Flexible hybrid working 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Training and development opportunities 

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Team Leader - Stand Alone- Homelessness

Part Time - 21 Hours   

Portsmouth   

Starting £16,981, progressing to £17,985   

Enhanced DBS Required   

Drivers Licence:  Yes   

Lone Working:  Yes   

Night Working:  No   

Weekend Working:  Occasional On Call   

At Two Saints, we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure, and ready to take their next steps.

We’re seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Portsmouth service as a Team Leader. You’ll bring a passion for supporting people to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive, meaningful interactions.

As the ideal candidate, your ability to connect with people experiencing homelessness and care leavers will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You’ll understand safeguarding, work proactively within our policies, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team environment.

Our Team Leader roles are support‑based, focused on guidance, encouragement, and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging, but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive, values‑driven team you’ll be part of.

Team Leader Essentials:

• A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
• Ability to positively contribute to and lead a team
• Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner
• Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Confident with lone working

Team Leader Desirables: 

• Experience of managing a caseload of clients
• Experience in managing a housing management team
• Experience in health annd safety, benefits, managing licence conditions and frameworks alongside client safety and  behaviour management would be beneficial
• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
• Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system 

Could this be you? If yes, apply for this exciting Team Leader opportunity with Two Saints

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment, using pre-employment checks such as Enhanced DBS, Overseas Police Checks (where appropriate), Reference Checks and CV gap querying upon appointment to the role.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to providing a fair, inclusive recruitment process that provide equal employment opportunities for everyone

The young people, children and families that we support are at the heart of everything we do at Mermaids.  The work that we do has significantly expanded and we now need a highly effective and experienced Support Line Manager to join the organisation. The role is a core part of the our management team and will lead and manage our support line services.

Mermaids is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us and shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from BPOC (black and people of colour) and/or disabled and trans candidates.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role that combines operational management, people leadership, and business development. You'll play a key part in growing our impact by developing new partnerships, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and expanding both our on-site and outreach programmes.

To succeed in this role, you'll be a confident and adaptable manager who can balance day-to-day operational demands with strategic thinking and creativity. You'll enjoy problem-solving, prioritising competing demands, and managing a diverse workload where no two days are the same.

We're looking for someone who:
• Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
• Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
• Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors

We're looking for someone who:
• Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
• Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
• Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors

In return, Thrive offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, working with a values-driven charity that transforms lives through gardening and nature. In addition, you’ll be working in a collaborative and supportive organisation at our National Office, set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role helping local people to improve their health and wellbeing, as part of a supportive and award-winning team, then you’re in luck! 

We’re hiring for several roles at Live Well Wakefield, a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence. We’re looking for dynamic, compassionate and motivated people to join the team.

About the roles

As a Social Prescriber, you’ll support people one-to-one to identify their needs, set wellbeing goals, and access community-based solutions.

The Social Prescriber roles we have available are:

• Within the Primary Care Network
• Within our Trailblazer work (employment support)
• Within our Healthy Working Life project (employment support)

All roles are fixed term until 31 March 2027 or 30 June 2027. Please review the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for information related to each role.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for people who:

• Have experience working with Primary Care and/or have experience supporting individuals around employment
• Have experience in supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing, including those with complex needs, or from diverse communities
• Are confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
• Are good listeners with strong communication and organisational skills
• Are committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all
• Have a strong understanding of health inequalities and employment issues
• Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Secondment opportunity

We welcome applications from people who may wish to undertake this role on a secondment basis, and would be happy to have conversations about arrangements with your employer. Please get in touch to discuss.

What do we offer?

“I love my job and am inspired by the people I work with to continually do my best” - from our 2026 staff survey

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Access to Occupational Health
• Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
• A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Competitive salary and annual pay reviews

Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks.

We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.

How to apply

If you’re ready to support us in achieving our goal of creating healthier, more connected communities across Wakefield District, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note these posts requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out.

To apply, visit our website and complete the online application form.

Closes: Sunday 20 September at 5pm
Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District on Tuesday 29 September

About the role 

The Community Education and Prevention Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) Community Education and Prevention work, shaping how we deliver prevention, engagement and survivor participation across London in response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

As Community Education and Prevention Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team working across community outreach, prevention education and survivor involvement. You will ensure all work is grounded in Black feminist, intersectional, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice, and that survivor experience is central to how programmes are designed, delivered and developed.

You will oversee a portfolio of work delivered across key partnerships, including initiatives focused on Black and Global Majority young women, pan-London sexual violence prevention collaboration, and WGN’s wider survivor participation and engagement activity.

This role brings together strategic leadership, team management, service development and external collaboration to strengthen WGN’s impact, reach and influence within the sector.

This role is offered on a part-time basis (3 days / 21 hours per week). 

Job description 

As the Community Education and Prevention Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for community education and prevention work, ensuring programmes are high-quality, coherent and grounded in WGN’s feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist and intersectional values.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering reflective practice, collective care, accountability and a supportive, learning-focused working culture.

• Hold responsibility for safeguarding across community education and prevention activity, ensuring safe, consistent and survivor-centred practice across all delivery.

• Drive programme development and improvement using survivor voice, community insight, data and sector learning to strengthen impact and innovation.

• Build and sustain strong partnerships and external relationships across community organisations, statutory services, education settings and VAWG sector networks, while representing WGN externally and contributing to income generation and sustainability.

Closing date and interviews

This vacancy will close at 9am on Monday 14 September 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, and shortlisted candidates will be notified of the arrangements.

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applications or identify a suitable candidate.

The selection process will consist of two interview stages and a role-related assessment task. Interviews may be conducted either in person or remotely, depending on panel availability and logistical requirements, and may involve a combination of both formats throughout the process. Candidates invited to participate will receive full details of each stage, including the assessment task and interview arrangements, in advance.

About us 

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We are deeply committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity, resilience and strength of the women and girls we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Global Majority women and applicants with Lived Experience, including those who may not meet every criterion.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

Exemption

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Job Title: Services Co-ordinator
• Location: Hybrid - Minimum two days per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
• Salary: £27,000
• Permanent, 35 hours per week (permanent)
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum, incrementally increasing to 30 days with long service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Looking to improve life after brain injury for the 150,000 people and their families admitted to hospital each year with a brain injury? Then why not join Headway as our Services Co-ordinator? In this role you will take the lead on vital Headway UK projects and work alongside colleagues in the wider Services Department to help support our key front-line services.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As Services Coordinator, you will take the lead on three of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and accommodation grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.

You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases. 

You will support the delivery of Headway UK’s training programme through effective administrative support, including managing the training mailbox, responding to enquiries, distributing certificates, and liaising with delegates and associate trainers.

You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional administrative support

On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.

ABOUT YOU

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:

• Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
• Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
• Have exceptional administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
• Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture

BENEFITS

As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 3 – 6% dependant on your contributions  
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
• Opportunity to work from abroad, for up to four weeks a year (subject to approval)

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.  

ABOUT US 

Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

SAFEGUARDING
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 16 September.

Shortlisting date: Thursday 17 September. 

Interviews: thursday 24 September. 

Please click the links below to view the job description, person specification and notes of guidance. 

Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.

• Location: Preference for Midlands based, either home based or in Headway UK’s office in Nottingham.
• Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro rata for 21 hours per week) (days are flexible)

Brief overview

Are you a professional with experience supporting brain injury survivors?

Are you passionate about improving standards or care, for brain injury survivors?

Would you be good at conducting assessments and supporting residentials care units to improve the care that they provide?

Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.

By participating in the scheme Approved Provider units affirm their dedication to excellent care, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The accreditation of units is then published for families, individuals and professionals to help inform their choices when identifying suitable provision for brain injury survivors. Our accreditation process is designed to be collaborative and supportive, guiding units through every step towards achieving and maintaining exemplary service standards.

The role will involve, conducting and writing assessments and working with the Approved Provider and Training Manager to manage Lead Assessors, who are based around the UK and the Service User Perspective Assessors, who are either brain injury survivors, or family members/ carers.

Embrace Headway’s mission of Improving Life After Brain Injury. Join us to ensure the highest quality care for ABI survivors throughout their journey to recovery.

What you will do:

• Conduct Approved Provider assessments, which includes going into brain injury residential units and assessing the services they provide and making recommendations, to improve practice against the framework.
• Writing and reviewing reports for Approved Provider units, following assessments, that clearly highlight strengths and areas for development.
• Contributing to the development and growth of Headway UK’s Approved Provider scheme, by continuing to drive forward standards and onboarding new units.
• Working with freelance Lead Assessors and Service User Perspective Assessors (who are brain injury survivors or family members) who are based around the UK, to organise assessments and ensure the schemes standards are upheld.

About you

We’re open-minded and welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will have:

• Prior experience of working in the field of acquired brain injury.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, social work).
• Ability to write and moderate written reports of high quality and clarity, to provide accurate and accessible feedback.
• Very good IT skills, including be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).
• Ability to gain the trust, confidence, and respect at all levels within external organisations and staff groups.
• Be an excellent communicator, with new and existing Approved Provider units.

Benefits

As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security 

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the Pensions People with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
• Birthday leave

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.

About us

Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

Safeguarding

At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a criminal background check and two satisfactory references.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!

Help create a workplace where GamCare’s people can thrive.

At GamCare, supporting people is at the heart of what we do – and that includes our own colleagues. We’re looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to lead and continuously improve our approach to colleague wellbeing, workplace experience and health and safety. It’s an opportunity to shape how people experience working at GamCare, helping to create a safe, healthy, inclusive and supportive environment where colleagues can do their best work.

You’ll develop wellbeing initiatives, use workforce insight and colleague feedback to identify priorities, support managers with practical advice, and help strengthen psychological safety, resilience and healthy ways of working across our workforce.

You’ll also take the lead on health and safety across GamCare, ensuring effective governance, compliance and safe working practices. This includes overseeing risk assessment frameworks, policies, training, incident reporting and investigations, alongside contributing to GamCare’s environmental sustainability activity.

About you

You’ll bring strong health and safety expertise alongside a genuine interest in colleague wellbeing and employee experience. You’ll be confident working with people at different levels, able to handle sensitive issues professionally and compassionately, and comfortable turning data, feedback and best practice into practical improvements.

You’ll need a recognised health and safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, together with experience of developing or delivering organisational wellbeing initiatives and supporting health and safety across hybrid, remote or office-based environments. You should also have experience in developing policies, guidance, frameworks or toolkits and be able to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers and external partners.

Experience of delivering training or facilitated sessions would be valuable, while experience within a charity, health or social care environment, organisational culture and change, or environmental sustainability would be advantageous.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to bring together health, safety, and wellbeing and to make a tangible difference to how people experience working at GamCare – we’d be delighted to hear from you.

About GamCare

Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, deliver free treatment services across multiple regions of Great Britain and raise awareness of gambling harms through prevention programmes.

What we offer

We want colleagues to feel supported, valued and able to balance their work with life outside work. Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time colleagues and increasing to a maximum of 38 days with service
• A generous pension scheme, with 6% employer contribution
• Discretionary company sick pay after six months’ service
• A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Premium access to the CALM app for you and up to five dependants

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 13 September 2026.

Interviews will take place in person, during the week commencing 28 September 2026.

This post requires a Basic DBS check.

GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms and welcomes applications from candidates with lived experience.

GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identity, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as GamCare is only able to provide visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances.