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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role is part of our Facilities and Property team. The Facilities and Office Assistant will ensure our office is a well-maintained, welcoming and inclusive working environment for colleagues and visitors. They will support the Facilities and Property Manager with day-to-day office running, health and safety and will work closely with Teams across the organisation to create a safe, positive and inclusive workplace environment. The postholder will support staff onboarding and wellbeing and contribute to a high-quality employee experience in the office and working from home.
You should have good customer service skills and mindset, able to provide a welcoming experience for visitors and colleagues. You will enjoy relationship‑building and have a person-centre approach to supporting colleagues and an ability to communicate sensitively with older tenants. You should be highly organised with attention to detail and have an ability to switch between tasks and prioritise in a role which, by its nature, involves interruptions.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a part‑time position of 28 hours per week, usually worked over four days, though we’re happy to consider five shorter days. The role is mainly office‑based, with occasional hybrid working arranged with your line manager. Your working days will be agreed with the Facilities and Properties Manager (who also works part‑time) to ensure full office coverage across the working week.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A BASIC Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Thursday 14 May 2026, 11:59pm
1st Interview Dates: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May, via Microsoft Teams
2nd Interview Dates: Tuesday 2 June, at our London Office (Avonmore Road)
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Are you a programme manager who has experience of working on complex IT projects?
We’re looking for a Programme Manager to apply project management methodologies to our Dogs Trust Ireland transformation programme, which will involve migrating a legacy customer relationship management (CRM) system to Salesforce.
What does this role do?
As Programme Manager (Dogs Trust Ireland CRM Transformation), you will:
- apply standardised project management lifecycles, methodologies and governance to all activity in the Dogs Trust Ireland transformation programme, ensuring all work is aligned with wider programme objectives,
- work with key stakeholders to define and document the project scope, objectives and outcomes, and then deliver organisational change and embed new ways of working,
- work closely with the CRM implementation partner, Product Owner and Dogs Trust UK technical teams to shape the solution, coordinate and manage delivery, ensuring agreed objectives and timelines are met,
- manage and track dependencies throughout, and work with the Portfolio team to provide delivery assurance.
While this role will be based at our London office with hybrid working, the post holder will be expected to travel regularly to Dogs Trust Ireland offices in Dublin. This role is a fixed term contract until December 2027.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 28th and 29th May 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need experience of delivering complex IT transformation programmes, ideally with experience of CRM systems or Salesforce specifically. This will be underpinned by strong programme governance and delivery management expertise. You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, who works proactively and autonomously, and is able to influence stakeholders at all levels. A commitment and passion for the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Help people remember, celebrate and give in meaningful ways
At Trinity Hospice, we believe in providing compassionate care not only for patients, but also for the families and loved ones around them. For more than 40 years, we’ve supported communities across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, offering care, comfort and guidance at some of life’s most difficult times.
We are looking for a thoughtful and dedicated In Memory Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications Team. This is a deeply meaningful role, offering the opportunity to shape how we support people to remember and celebrate those who matter most to them, while helping to generate vital income for our hospice services.
In this role, you will lead the delivery and development of our in-memory fundraising programme, creating compassionate and engaging ways for supporters to honour loved ones. You will take ownership of key initiatives such as Light up a Life and Memory Meadow, while also exploring new opportunities for people to connect, remember and give. Alongside this, you will play a central role in shaping our bereavement communications, ensuring supporters receive thoughtful, timely and sensitive engagement throughout their journey.
This position brings together creativity, organisation and empathy. You will be confident managing multiple projects, using data and insight to inform your work, and delivering high-quality communications across a range of channels. Just as importantly, you will have the emotional intelligence and judgement needed to work in sensitive situations, ensuring every interaction reflects the care and compassion at the heart of Trinity Hospice.
Collaboration is key to success in this role. You will work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and clinical teams, as well as building relationships within the local community, including funeral directors and supporters. Together, you will help create a seamless and supportive experience for bereaved families while growing a sustainable and impactful in memory giving programme.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Through your work, you will help people remember loved ones in meaningful ways, while ensuring we can continue to provide compassionate care to those who need us most.
Create inspiring events that bring communities together
At Trinity Hospice, we provide compassionate care and support to thousands of patients and families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre each year. Our work is made possible by the incredible support of our community, and our events play a vital role in bringing people together, raising funds and building lasting connections.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraiser to join our Fundraising and Communications Team for a two-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse and engaging programme of events at a pivotal time for the charity, as we build towards our next large-scale art trail in 2028 following the success of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool.
In this role, you will support the development, planning and delivery of a wide range of fundraising events across the Fylde coast. You will take ownership of key events within the portfolio, managing everything from initial planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event evaluation. Your work will ensure that every event is safe, well organised and provides an exceptional experience for participants and supporters.
You will play an important role in engaging and supporting participants throughout their journey, helping them feel motivated, valued and connected to Trinity Hospice. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and communications, you will help deliver compelling campaigns that drive participation and maximise income. You will also use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate success and identify opportunities to improve and grow the events programme.
We are looking for someone with experience delivering mass participation events, who is confident managing multiple projects and working to targets. You will be highly organised, creative and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, partners and supporters.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than an events role, it is an opportunity to create meaningful experiences that inspire communities and help fund compassionate care for those who need it most.
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About the role
This role leads the day-to-day operational management and development of WGN’s Clinical Services, ensuring the delivery of innovative, safe, high-quality, survivor-centred, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support for survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG). You will provide clinical and operational leadership across counselling services, supporting therapists and practitioners to manage clinical risk and safeguarding concerns effectively, within a Black feminist, intersectional and Holistic Empowerment Recovery (HER) framework.
This role is offered on a part-time basis (28 hours per week worked over 4 days).
Job description
As the Clinical Manager, you will:
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Provide operational and clinical leadership across counselling services, overseeing therapeutic pathways, referrals, assessments, allocations, safeguarding and risk management, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support.
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Support therapists, High Intensity Therapists (HITs) and honorary counsellors through clinical guidance, recruitment, induction, reflective practice, wellbeing initiatives and ongoing professional development, embedding anti-oppressive, intersectional and survivor-centred practice.
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Lead on safeguarding and multi-agency working, supporting practitioners to respond effectively to risk, maintain safe practice and ensure consistent documentation and ethical information sharing.
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Oversee clinical governance and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to professional standards, robust data protection and confidentiality practices, and the development of clinical protocols and guidance.
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Support monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting, ensuring effective data collection and survivor involvement to inform ongoing service improvement and co-production.
For key responsibilities please see the attached job profile document.
Competencies
We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:
- Case Management
- Safeguarding Leadership
- Managing Senior Counsellors and High-Risk Work
Closing date and Interviews
This vacancy is open to applications on a rolling basis with interviews taking place on a rolling basis.
We encourage early applications, as the role may close before the advertised date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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.
Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contribution.
We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity and strength of the women and girls we serve, and we strongly encourage candidates from Black and Global Majority backgrounds with Lived Experience who may not meet all criteria to apply.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is home based position with requirement to travel across the East Midlands region. This would vary but could be 2-3 days a week
Are you passionate about supporting others to make positive changes in their lives? Do you want to make a difference by providing interventions to people impacted by gambling?
This is a great time to join GamCare as we are growing the reach of our services. We are looking a Gambling Support Practitioner with qualifications or experience in health or social care, and an empathic style to enable people to change their behaviour through skilled intervention.
Crucially, you will ensure that psychosocial, and recovery support interventions are delivered as part of a cohesive recovery plan while working collaboratively with external and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
There will be lots of opportunity to participate in service promotion, networking activities and events to support the visibility of the service, as well as developing relationships with local services and communities to strengthen pathways into the service.
We are looking for an individual to work full-time which will include a mix of 9-5pm and 12-8pm fixed shifts per week pending on service requirements, Monday to Friday, with potentially occasional Saturdays (9-2pm remotely) due to possible requirements of the service, however another day off would be agreed on during the week.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing face to face and online advice, assessment, brief and structured interventions to help clients achieve their recovery goals, using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural approaches
- Provide safe and effective support to individuals whilst managing safeguarding issues in line with safeguarding procedures and policies
- Development of collaborative working relationships with external agencies, professionals and groups to facilitate multi agency approach and holistic support
- Development and maintenance of relationships with local services and communities to support identification of gambling harms and pathways into service
- Participation in service promotion, networking activities and events to support visibility and ongoing development of the service, and to proactively respond to the needs identified within the region
About you
You should have significant experience in individual client work in the field of addictions, mental health or a social care setting with adults or young people.
You should be flexible in using a range of low and high-intensity interventions and modalities including Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) tools.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to work from home thereby having the space for a confidential setting whilst also being able to travel within the region to attend events and offer localised in person support as required.
If you would like to be part of a committed, dynamic, and highly supportive team, providing exceptional support, then we would love to hear from you!
Please note that due to the frequent travel and nature of the role only candidates based in the East Midlands can be considered for this job.
About Us
Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling and create awareness about treatment.
Benefits You Can Enjoy
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum including bank holidays which increases with service
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- We also have a vibrant and diverse event calendar full of monthly initiatives and webinars to support the ongoing physical and mental wellbeing of our people.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date for applications: 20th May 2026.
Interviews will take place online via video conference on 2nd & 3rd June 2026.
Please note that due to the frequent travel and nature of the role only candidates based in the East Midlands can be considered for this job.
This post requires a DBS check.
GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
Supporter Helpdesk Officer
Salary: Grade 1.2 - £26,227.50 per annum pro rata + excellent benefits including 30 days holiday and flexible working
Location: Sheffield- hybrid
Part time: 14 hours working Wednesday and Friday from 8.45 am to 4:30pm. Please note this working pattern is not negotiable owing to the needs of the service
Contract: Permanent
Do you have experience of working in customer service and a strong interest in housing issues? Then join Shelter as a Supporter Helpdesk Officer and you could soon be playing a key role in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
You will be the first point of contact for the organisation, supporters, potential supporters and people seeking information about Shelter’s work. You will provide information on our work and housing/homelessness to supporters and members of the public, act on supporter requests and take part in fundraising administration. Maintaining accurate supporter records, liaising with other departments when necessary and handle any complaints about services and fundraising activity will also be key parts of the role.
About you
With excellent communication and administration skills, gained working in a customer service environment, including handling complaints, you will have experience of reviewing, updating and relaying information from various databases. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and the internet and a strong attention to detail and accuracy are also required. An understanding of how the Helpdesk service impacts on the Shelter brand will also be important as well as having resilience dealing with enquiries that may be difficult in nature.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the Team
Following the appointment of this role, the Supporter Helpdesk will be made up of five people, a Team Leader and four part time Officers. We are based in Sheffield along with Shelter’s national housing advice helpline. While the team doesn’t provide housing advice we respond to a wide variety of enquiries about Shelter and its work including sign posting to our service where needed.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement with responses to the three points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the three behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We enable decision making
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
Please note, your application will not be accepted without a supporting statement.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim CEO
6 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Candidate Pack
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the role of Interim CEO for Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service (KSAAS). This is a 6-month fixed term post to cover maternity leave.
KSAAS (formerly East Kent Rape Crisis Centre) has offered sexual violence services in East Kent since 1993 and we offer ongoing practical support and therapeutic services for survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives of in Kent & Medway . KSAAS holds UKAS accreditation through The Survivors Trust and is Professionally Approved By Rape Crisis England & Wales, demonstrating the consistent, high-quality services that we offer to our survivors.
KSAAS operates Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) services and joint ISVA and Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) services for those experiencing sexual violence alongside domestic abuse. We also offer trauma focused therapeutic counselling services for children, adolescents and adults and these services are accessible through various hubs across Kent & Medway. Peer support groups and family advocacy services are available to support families when there has been an occurrence of sexual abuse experienced by one or more family members and our services are supported and informed by the ‘Kick Back’ group, who are survivors of sexual violence who offer help, support and advice to other survivors and inform our service development. We also have a range of volunteers who support us with various aspects of the service provision.
In addition to providing support and therapeutic services, a key function of the organisation is to robustly challenge the societal values, beliefs and behaviour which contribute to sexual violence, through proactive projects that aim to raise awareness, delivery of information sessions in educational institutions, delivery of NOCN accredited Rape and Sexual Abuse training, ongoing activism, challenging attitudes we encounter as part of our work with survivors, focused campaigns and participation in research focused on sexual violence.
In the last year, we worked with > 6000 survivors in our face-to-face services and specialist sexual violence Helpline service and in April 2026 we extended our provision and scope and have been commissioned to be the main provider of ISVA and Therapeutic Support services across Kent & Medway, funded by the Police & Crime Commissioner.
We are looking for an inspiring, motivated and innovative woman who is driven by feminist values to be the figurehead of our organisation, providing empowering leadership to the team, strategic oversight of the organisation and to ensure an outstanding service for all survivors of sexual violence. Note that this post is restricted to women under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Shauna McCusker
Chair of Trustees
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service
Role Details
Salary:
£50,000 (Pro Rata), 0.8 FTE Contract
Base:
Canterbury (Travel to Other Sites Will Be Required)
Contract:
0.8 FTE (30 Hours Per Week): 6 Months Fixed Term Contract On Occasion This Will Include Out Of Hours Meetings
Benefits:
3% Pension Contribution
Employee Discounts Scheme
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Working Negotiable
Requirements:
Right to work in the UK
An enhanced DBS Check (Carried out through KSAAS) Full UK Driving Licence & Use of Own Car
Responsible To: Chair of Trustees
Main Purpose of The Role
The CEO is the figurehead of KSAAS and has overall responsibility for the management and performance of the service and strategic development and growth of KSAAS in collaboration with the core team, key stakeholders, Board of Trustees and survivors. The overarching duties and responsibilities of the CEO is responsible for the following:
• Strategic feminist leadership of the organisation & staff
• Management of human resources and physical estate
• Direct and manage fundraising & finances
• Act as the primary public representative locally, regionally and nationally.
• Advocate for survivors of sexual assault or abuse and challenge societal attitudes that perpetuate sexual violence
• Line management of management team
• Working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees
At KSAAS, the CEO is supported by the ISVA Service Lead, the Therapeutic Service Lead, the Operations Manager, the Finance Manager and Board of Trustees.
About KSAAS
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is a feminist organisation that firmly believes that sexual violence against women and girls arises from the patriarchal social structure in our society. We believe this social structure causes and propagates gender inequality and that sexual violence is one tool that is used to control women and girls as part of this social dynamic. We recognise the sexual violence affects people of all genders and provides a safe space for all survivors of sexual violence across Kent & Medway, where they can access the high-quality trauma-informed specialist practical and therapeutic support they need to recover from the impact of sexual violence and rebuild their lives.
Our Vision
KSAAS’s vision is to create a community where everyone is free from all forms of sexual violence and to achieve this within a feminist, equalities and human rights framework. We aim to provide help, hope and healing to all those impacted by sexual violence and cultivate a safe, non-violent community.
Our Mission
It is our mission to:
• Respond to and promote the needs of those who have suffered sexual violence through the empowerment feminist model of work
• Reduce the impact of sexual violence by supporting, educating, informing and advocating for all survivors
• Challenge oppression in all forms
• Challenge societal attitudes that condone and collude with sexual violence
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Responsible To: Board of Trustees
Main Responsibilities of Post:
Strategic Leadership
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the issues faced by women and girls who are subjected violence and the staff who support them within the service
• Develop an in-depth understanding of local, regional and national agendas regarding sexual violence against women and girls within the service
• Review the aims, vision and mission of the organisation in collaboration with our survivors, staff, board of trustees, business partners & umbrella organisations
• Work collaboratively with the board of trustees, business partners, staff and service users to develop evidence based strategic priorities for the service and a rigorous business plan that addresses key priorities
• Lead, motivate and encourage the KSAAS staff team to provide excellent services in support of the strategic plan
• Be the leading voice of KSAAS locally, regionally and nationally, ensuring that KSAAS and its mission, campaigns, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image for the benefit of survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
• Consult widely and draw on expertise within the organisation and externally to KSAAS for the visioning of evidence based and innovative sexual violence services for children, young people and adults across Kent & Medway
Finance and Funding
• Manage the KSAAS fundraising strategy in collaboration with the management team and board of trustees
• Oversee fundraisers to identify, diversify and secure fundraising opportunities to ensure the financial health of the organisation
• Sit on the finance committee to ensure effective financial management and reporting
• Manage relationships with key funders and ensure that all contractual obligations to funders are met
• Provide effective oversight and reporting of the finances and budgets to the board of trustees and funders and ensure the financial sustainability of theorganisation
Partnership and Communication
• Represent the voices of survivors of sexual violence at key strategic meetings
• Ensure effective communication of information from KSAAS to all key internal and external partners
• Develop and broker regional and local partnerships to ensure KSAAS pushes boundaries, maintains excellent working partnerships and ultimately improves services for victims of sexual violence and abuse in Kent
• Promote public awareness about sexual violence through social media and deliver talks and presentations and broadcasts as necessary.
• Keep up to date and informed about local, regional and national agendas, ensuring that KSAAS can respond to trends effectively as they emerge.
• Maintain a high quality collaborative working partnership with Rape Crisis England and Wales and work with other rape crisis centres as necessary.
• To be an effective public speaker with the ability to influence.
Management, Resources and Policy
• Empower staff within the organisation through proactive and inspiring line management processes, catering for diversity through a range of different approaches.
• Develop the leadership team within KSAAS and work collaboratively with them to meet the vision and mission of the service.
• Have overall responsibility for the fair recruitment, management and development of employees and volunteers and the effective management of external contractors and service providers.
• Be the key point of contact for our Human Resources Provider and ensure that all policies and procedures are up to date and appropriately communicated and implemented throughout KSAAS.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place that reflect best practice across all aspects of the organisation’s operation enabling review and development ofservices.
Legality and Governance
• Accountable for organisational compliance with general legal obligations, Charity Commission regulations, membership obligations & safeguarding responsibilities.
• Responsible for keeping the Board of Trustees up to date with accurate information to enable them to fulfil their roles.
• Provision of appropriate and timely reports to the Board ofTrustees.
• Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all staff, volunteers and service users within KSAAS.
• Engage with own line management, supervision, training, personal development & wellbeing, using opportunities provided by KSAAS to do so.
• To carry out any further work that is reasonably in line with thisposition.
To be eligible for this role, you need to evidence the following knowledge, skills and experience, at least in part:
• A successful track record of leadership within an organisation of comparable complexity or across a significant area of work, including strategic, financial and operational planning.
• Experience of successful financial management of a complex budget and oversight of income generation from a variety of sources.
• A track record of successfully managing and leading people who work across a range of sites and an understanding of the challenges faced by staff working with sexual violence survivors
• Ability to think innovatively, take measured risks and manage an organisation and staff through period of significant change
• Experience of developing & maintaining effective networks with local government, statutory and other voluntary organisations.
• Experience of successful partnership working, such as developing and maintaining relationships with a range of organisations and funders.
• Experience at senior level of successful financial management, including responsibility for significant complex budgets.
• Experience of working with a variety of media to successfully promote an organisation or issue.
• An understanding of the gendered nature of sexual violence and abuse, its causes and consequences and commitment to challenging injustice, violence and abuse, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias in a non-confrontational way, aligned to the values of the organisation.
• Experience of managing support services and a clear understanding of trauma and vicarious trauma and appropriate wellbeing strategies.
• Sound knowledge of the charitable sector and working collaboratively with a Board of Trustees
• An understanding of trauma informed care / service provision and the challenges associated with such services
• Excellent communication skills and experience of communicating complex information in a range of ways to a range of audiences
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Commitment to self-development, self-reflection and personal wellbeing
• Able to travel & work between sites across Kent when needed
• Formal qualifications, such as university level qualifications, professional qualifications, therapeutic qualifications and / or leadership / management / coaching qualifications would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently, in close teams and across services
• Demonstrates resilience, courage and bravery when facing challenges • Demonstrates excellent communication skills and public presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
How To Apply
KSAAS values diversity and welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community, especially from minoritised groups. To apply for this role, please email a detailed CV along with a supporting statement to the Chair of Trustees Shauna McCusker. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 3rd May 2026. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the candidate profile and should be no more the 4 A4 pages. All applications will be acknowledged and responded to by 2pm on Mon 4th May 2026 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th May 2026 in person in Canterbury (reasonable adjustments can be made on request). If you have any questions or require support with any part of the process, please contact Shauna McCusker. We value every application, thank you for your time, effort and interest. Good luck.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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ABOUT CITY HARVEST
Est. 2014, City Harvest London food charity rescues nutritious surplus food from farms,
manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, and delivers it, for free, to over 130,000 people a
week via organisations feeding those facing food poverty. Our HQ depot is in Acton, with a
satellite site at New Covent Garden Market. City Harvest rescues food, people, and the
planet by diverting food waste and providing life-changing support to communities across
London.
Distributing free food for more than 1.3 million meals a month, our fleet of vans deliver to
food banks, homeless shelters, hostels, soup kitchens, mental health charities, projects
supporting the elderly and socially isolated, social pantries, community kitchens, refugee
hostels, schools and nurseries, family centres and domestic abuse refuges. Join our passionate mission to reduce waste and feed London, with opportunities to grow while
making a real difference.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The lead and deliver integrated communications that build the charity’s profile, deepen engagement and support income generation. This role will develop compelling narratives, manage key channels, and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across all audiences.
Key stakeholder comms
- Brand management - responsible for all branded marketing communications, across socials, website, marketing materials, event presentations, media, and partner comms.
- Campaigns - creating content for various annual fundraising, volunteer, and food-sourcing campaigns.
- Digital campaign marketing.
- Content creation - design trusted content to achieve organic reach, with broad messaging to support department KPIs, volunteer and donor engagement
- Website management.
- Press coverage - reactive press office management, press release writing, image archiving.
- Run GDPR compliant email marketing campaigns.
- Internal comms – responsible for the staff newsletter.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Brand management
- Social media management
- Campaign management
- Newsletters - Mailchimp
- Content creation/ archiving
- Press office
- Creation of marketing materials
- Managing budget
- Website updating/editorial
- Managing third-party website support & SEO specialist
KEY DELIVERABLES
Collaboration
- Internal comms: Ensuring consistency in appearance, accuracy, and tone across all
- communications between departments.
- Newsletter management for internal comms and external stakeholders.
- External comms: Ensure CH is recognisable by partners and stakeholders, with a quality
- brand consistently applied across all materials, including its use by partner organisations.
- Manage stakeholder partnerships: PR, press releases, event materials, branding.
Support
- Cultivate good working relationships with all teams to ensure alignment with our core marketing and communication strategies.
- Assist all departments in their internal and external communications needs
- Ensure consistency and timely delivery of events and communications plans
- Orchestrate digital content strategies across all online platforms to drive traffic and engagement that translates to brand promotion and donor acquisition.
- Oversee the editorial calendar, including internal and external teams, supporting all department KPIs and campaigns.
Fundraising focus
- Assist in the delivery of the City Harvest fundraising strategy, including corporate partnerships involving charity of the year’s programmes and cause-related marketing campaigns.
- Showcase corporate partnerships across the website and socials to attract new business.
- Promote challenge events, individual giving campaigns and corporate volunteering.
- Work with the fundraising team on large annual campaigns such as The Big Give
- Understand and create impactful supporter journeys across awareness, engagement, donation and retention.
- Ability to tie communications directly to impact & income.
- External newsletter highlighting fundraising.
Campaigns
- Clear and compelling content creation to meet the needs of the organisation’s targets.
- Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight and assess against goals.
- Balance short-term campaigns with long-term brand building.
- Plan timelines and content calendars.
- Deliver to deadlines often with last-minute changes.
- Ability to use data insights to inform decision-making and future approach/design.
Financial responsibility
You will be responsible for managing the digital marketing budget, in line with the organisation’s scheme of delegation and financial procedures.
Organisation-wide responsibility
- Comply with relevant equality and diversity policies, promoting a healthy working environment where all individuals are valued.
- Comply with relevant data protection policies, ensuring General Data Protection
- Regulations (GDPR) are considered when making plans and decisions.
- Work as part of a wider team, undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate for the role that may be required by the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
- Sympathetic to and aligned with City Harvest’s mission.
- Emotional intelligence often involves working with sensitive topics, internal pressure and competing priorities
- All-rounder and self-starter.
- Creative and able to create content with ease.
- Ability to push back diplomatically and maintain boundaries even with leadership.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong time-management and organisational skills
- Experience with online community building
- Proficient with Canva
- Brand management experience
- Content marketing with GA knowledge
- Experience across a range of roles across the communications and marketing mix
- Strong copy writer and attention to detail
- Great ethical storytelling for supporter engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build healthy work relationships
- Ability to cope and work well with high work volumes, conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
- Problem-solving skills and positive, proactive "can-do" attitude
- Technological proficiency in relevant software – e.g. proficiency in Microsoft Office,
- Experience working with Outlook, and Google products etc.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Communications & marketing experience gained within the third sector
- Fundraising communications experience or working alongside fundraising teams
- Experience of public relations
- Ability to interpret data analysis and evaluate campaigns
- Ability to assess and advise on any reputational risk, including sensitive stories and issues
QUALITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS AT CITY HARVEST
- Charitable
- Compassionate
- Community-focused
- Aspiring
- Trustworthy
- Collaborative team player
JOB DETAILS
- Job Type: Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday
- Hours of Work: 9-5pm / 40 hours per week (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
- Salary: £37,500 per annum
- Place of Work: Hybrid, 2 days in the office (Unit 8, Acton Park Industrial Estate, London, W3 7QE)
City Harvest London is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe in treating all employees, volunteers, candidates, and stakeholders with fairness and respect. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from different backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we strive to foster an environment that promotes equal opportunities for all.
We adhere to the Equality Act 2010, and our policy is to be fair and consistent in all aspects of our organisation. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to select candidates based on their abilities and merits to perform the tasks required. All applications received will be dealt with confidentially and subject to our company's recruitment and selection processes. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and eligibility to live and work in the UK.
At City Harvest London, we embrace equality as part of our ways of working because we believe it is the right thing to do for our people, our community, and our success. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Head of Digital Products and User Experience, you will lead the Digital Products and User Experience team in the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of digital platforms and products that drive engagement with our cause. You will be accountable for the performance, compliance and accessibility of all digital products and services, including the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association website. Working with colleagues across the organisation, the Head of Digital Products and User Experience will plan confidently, collaborate well, and contribute to a digital function that can respond to changing needs and growing demand.
This is an exciting time to join the MND Association, following the launch of our new brand in January and with a new CRM scheduled for implementation. Strengthening our digital platforms and products will ensure people affected by MND, our supporters and volunteers, experience digital services that are clearer and more accessible.
This opportunity is for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Digital Products and User Experience team, including 4 direct reports, setting clear direction and high standards
- Own the delivery, performance and accessibility of all digital products and platforms
- Champion excellent user experience across websites, microsites and digital services
- Embed product-based ways of working to deliver high standards of performance and user experience
- Set and champion content and product standards across the organisation
- Work with senior stakeholders to agree priorities, dependencies and delivery plans
- Support projects, advising on impact, budget, resource, and risks to ensure inclusion of digital requirements
- Contribute to organisation-wide technology strategy and leadership activity
About You
- Proven experience leading digital products and user experience at scale
- Proven ability to set and deliver a digital strategy
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team
- Experience supporting and developing cross organisational project teams and managing stakeholder relationships
- Broad knowledge and awareness of best practice and emerging trends in digital technologies
- Excellent working knowledge of digital accessibility tools and principles and inclusive design
- Experience using insight and analytics to improve user experience
- Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels
Hybrid working expectations: office attendance in our Northampton office one day per week
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits
South West Care Team - Gloucestershire and Swindon area
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on the Gloucestershire and Swindon area.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· 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
· Company car for front line care posts
· 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 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· 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
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· 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
· 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 website.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
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:
Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. 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.
If you have experience planning, creating and delivering email marketing campaigns and understand the importance of impact and purpose, this is a role where your work will be seen and valued.
As an Email Marketing Officer, you will shape how thousands of people connect with vital information, fundraising appeals and services through timely, accessible and relevant email communications. This is a practical, hands-on role for an Email Marketing Officer who enjoys collaboration, testing ideas and improving results through insight and learning.
You will join the Motor Neurone Disease Association, supporting people with motor neurone disease (MND) through effective digital engagement. As part of the Digital Engagement team, the Email Marketing Officer will help ensure email remains a trusted, engaging and consistent channel across the MND Association.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver targeted email campaigns with teams across the MND Association
- Manage day-to-day use of the email marketing platform, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
- Write, design and build emails that follow brand, tone of voice and best practice
- Support automated email journeys and stewardship communications
- Work with data colleagues to use audience data responsibly and in line with GDPR
- Analyse performance and produce clear reports with practical recommendations
- Test subject lines, content and send times to improve engagement
- Ensure all emails meet accessibility standards and work well across devices
About You
- Experience planning and delivering email marketing campaigns using an email service provider
- Strong knowledge of email marketing principles including segmentation, A/B testing, deliverability and GDPR
- Clear digital copywriting and editing skills with good attention to detail
- Confidence using data to evaluate performance and improve outcomes
- Understanding of digital accessibility in email content and design
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities
- Experience using design tools or working closely with designers
- Awareness of current email marketing trends and platform developments
Hybrid working expectations: office attendance one day per week
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Research Communications Manager, you will set the direction for research communications, developing new ways to creatively showcase the breadth and impact of the research we fund to inform and engage diverse audiences.
You will lead how research is communicated beyond the Motor Neurone Disease Association, using owned and earned platforms, ensuring it is accurate, accessible and relevant. As Research Communications Manager, you will identify opportunities and develop new ways to strengthen understanding of MND research among stakeholders and the public. This is a new role which will rely on collaboration and building strong relationships particularly with research, communications and digital engagement colleagues.
Your work as Research Communications Manager will help people understand motor neurone disease research updates and initiatives, deepening engagement across communities and supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of external research communications across owned and earned channels
- Develop research messages, content and use of channels based on audience needs
- Champion the involvement of people affected by MND in how we communicate about research
- Create engaging content that highlights the impact of MND research funded by the MND Association and others
- Work with press and research colleagues on media enquiries and proactive coverage
- Build strong partnerships with the Research and Innovation Directorate
- Develop clear processes to support consistent, high quality and inspiring research content
- Support media training and briefing of research spokespeople
- Line manage a Communications Officer (Research) and support ongoing development
About You
- Experience translating complex scientific or research information for non-specialist audiences
- Professional writing or journalism with understanding of media and public relations processes
- Degree-level knowledge or equivalent experience in a scientific field
- Experience managing a Communications function and delivering research communications, ideally within a health charity or similar setting
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and relationship building experience across internal and external teams
- Excellent organisation skills and confidence managing priorities
Hybrid working expectations: Attend Northampton office one day per week
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a Domestic Abuse Specialist working for Aurora New Dawn, you will work to strengthen the police response to domestic abuse by providing independent, specialist expertise within police control rooms.
Based in a local police control room you will work alongside call handlers, dispatchers, and officers to:
- assess risk and ensure no opportunities for safeguarding are missed
- quality assure police responses to domestic abuse calls
- review incident logs, DASH/DARA risk assessments, and Body Worn Video (BWV) footage
- provide operational advice to officers deploying to incidents
- identify and facilitate referrals into specialist domestic abuse support services
- improve victim safety from the very first point of contact
Working under the direction of a Senior member of staff you will work independently but collaboratively with Thames Valley police, and in line with our organisational values.
This role involves supporting and developing police staff within police centres. There may also be occasions in the future where you attend callouts alongside officers to observe their engagement with victims, to provide feedback that supports risk assessment and safeguarding processes.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an on-site role which requires you to be co-located within police control rooms and/or call centres during your shifts.
MAIN DUTIES
- Call Review and Quality Assurance
- Listen to live or recently recorded 101/999 calls to assess victim engagement and identify missed domestic abuse indicators.
- Provide constructive, specialist feedback to call handlers to strengthen practice.
- Review selected calls or conduct sampling to identify domestic abuse calls that may have been missed.
- Review body-worn video (BWV) footage as required.
- Risk Assessment and Escalation
- Review DASH/DARA risk assessments, police logs, and intelligence systems to identify concerns.
- Escalate cases requiring regrading or altered response times to the Force Control Room (FCR) Inspector, documenting all recommendations.
- Identify risk patterns and ensure timely action to safeguard victims.
- Operational Advice for Officers and Control Room Staff
- Provide attending officers with relevant operational advice and background information via manual intelligence checks, such as:
Ø protective order status
Ø history of prior callouts
Ø known risk indicators
Ø relevant vulnerabilities or perpetrator patterns
- Add safeguarding information to dispatch logs as appropriate.
- Multi‑Agency Work and Referrals
- Work closely with the local Victims First Hub, other specialist services and relevant ‘By and For’ organisations to facilitate appropriate onward referrals.
- Provide guidance on appropriate pathways for victims based on risk, identity, and need.
- Support the development of posters, guidance, and resources for FCR staff relating to out‑of‑hours support.
- Learning, Development and Culture Change
- Support, inform, and where appropriate deliver training for call handlers and new recruits.
- Contribute to identifying themes, patterns, and learning for organisational improvement.
- Participate in review meetings with TVP, OPCC, and the Aurora Management Team.
- Independence, Governance and Data
- Maintain strict independence while collaborating constructively with police colleagues.
- Work within data protection legislation and information sharing policies, including in relation to police data.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case and activity records.
- Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain up‑to‑date specialist knowledge of domestic abuse practice.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, case/workload reviews and line management supervision.
- Work flexibly to meet demand and support resilience across all FCR locations.
- Uphold Aurora New Dawn’s values, ethos and confidentiality standards at all times
- Complete any other duties. appropriate to the role and level.
Corporate Responsibilities
- The above range of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive: post holders will be expected to perform work of a similar level and responsibility when requested to do so.
- Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
- Observe duty to all Heath and Safety rules and take all reasonable care to promote the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Act in a way that supports and promotes Aurora New Dawn’s Equal Opportunities Policy, which aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
- Contribute to Best value by working in an effective, efficient, and economic way, and to suggest and implement improved ways of working wherever possible.
IT Security
All staff must strictly adhere to current Aurora New Dawn policy on IT security as instructed by Chief Executive. Any breach of this policy could invoke the Aurora New Dawn disciplinary procedures, which could result in dismissal.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment
DOMESTIC ABUSE SPECIALIST
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable, direct experience of supporting victims of domestic abuse.
- Strong understanding of:
- domestic abuse typologies
- risk assessment and safety planning
- dynamics of coercive control
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice principles, and their application to policing
- Ability to analyse risk quickly and accurately, including during crisis situations.
- Experience reviewing domestic abuse cases, quality assurance/audit and DIP sampling
- Knowledge of local specialist services, including By and For providers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including providing clear, constructive feedback and written reports
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and act with independence.
- Strong IT skills and ability to use case management or intelligence systems.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment.
- Confidence in representing the organisation at local meetings, training sessions and within multi-agency groups as required.
- Commitment to feminist ethos, equality, and anti‑discriminatory practice.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desirable
- IDVA qualification via a recognised provider.
- Experience working with police or within a control room setting.
- Experience delivering training or workshops.
- Experience reviewing Body Worn Video (BWV), police logs, or intelligence systems.
- Experience working in a crisis-response environment (e.g., helplines, emergency services).
Personal Qualities
- Compassionate, empathetic, and victim/survivor‑centred.
- Non‑judgemental, empowering approach.
- Ability to challenge constructively and maintain independence.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands.
- Reliable, professional, and trustworthy.
- Reflective, with commitment to continuous improvement.
Other Requirements
- Enhanced DBS
- Full Police Vetting is an essential requirement of the post and will be required on acceptance of employment. If full Level 3 Police vetting is not obtained your employment can be terminated.
- Ability to travel across Thames Valley locations.
- Access to a vehicle and valid UK driving
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We encourage applications from women of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is diverse in terms of skills, experiences, and abilities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Aurora New Dawn is a registered charity giving safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Production Manager (Creative, Marketing, Digital, Content and Channels)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, Maternity Cover
Location: Office-based in London N4 with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a proactive Production Manager to drive the planning, coordination and delivery of digital, creative and content projects that support our engagement goals.
This is a key delivery role within our Digital delivery and planning team as part of the Engagement department. You will help to traffic and coordinate a wide range of small‑to‑medium projects, ensuring work is well‑planned, on track and clearly communicated.
You’ll play an important role in stakeholder management, keeping projects within agreed timeframes and resourcing constraints, while supporting the smooth flow of work across our department.
You’ll work closely with digital project managers and specialists within our team and stakeholders across the organisation, helping turn ideas into high‑quality output.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to develop our ways of working and deliver an ambitious engagement roadmap. We are a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
What you will do
You’ll be responsible for:
- Reviewing incoming briefs and leading an effective triage process to ensure work is prioritised, scoped and resourced appropriately
- Working closely with people across the team to ensure we communicate effectively with teams who commission work with us, from across the organisation
- Account management and monitoring of progress, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders at every stage
- Managing the day‑to‑day traffic, our production inbox and updates, scheduling and coordination of projects, working together with people across our department and external suppliers
- Supporting the digital project managers and senior leads by:
- Developing and maintaining project plans and scope of work outlines
- Writing up meeting notes and actions
- Undertaking basic risk assessments and reporting
- End‑to‑end coordination and management of smaller projects where relevant
- Effective resource management, reporting and evaluation to inform better planning
- Driving continuous improvement in production workflows, helping to embed consistent, efficient and scalable processes across the team
- Supporting with the running of the quarterly planning cycle, including team coordination and communications to all relevant stakeholders across the organisation
- Monitoring and reporting on progress
Who we are looking for
- Experience coordinating or managing digital, content or creative projects
- Confidence juggling multiple workstreams and keeping projects on track
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with project management or workflow tools
- Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working collaboratively with creatives and stakeholders
- An interest in digital delivery, planning, content production and continuous improvement
Please note this is a 12-month fixed term Maternity cover contact.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 11th May 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 20th and 21st May 2026.
You may currently be working in roles such as Digital Production Manager, Creative Producer, Junior Project Manager, Content Project Manager or Traffic Manager, particularly within digital, content, marketing or charity environments.
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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